The ground-attack aircraft of the USAF are designed to attack targets on the ground and are often deployed as close air support for, and in proximity to, U.S. ground forces. The proximity to friendly forces require precision strikes from these aircraft that are not possible with bomber aircraft listed below. They are typically deployed as close air support to ground forces, their role is tactical rather than strategic, operating at the front of the battle rather than against targets deeper in the enemy's rear. COUNT 4
QSN1 What are the ground-attack aircraft in the USAF usually deployed in support for?  ANS1 U.S. ground forces QSN2 What does the closeness to friendly troops require of these US Air Force aircraft? ANS2 precision strikes QSN3 What part of a battle line are the precision strike aircraft of the USAF deployed? ANS3 front of the battle QSN4 What type of aircraft is not appropriate to be used in close proximity of US ground troops?  ANS4 bomber aircraft