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Status updates for Tasks

Fixed Wing Platforms – All attack types

Status	Description
Pushing to IP	Shows at the task execution
IP Inbound	Shows at the time plane reaches IP
In	Shows few seconds before reaching the release point
Cleared Hot	If ‘Cleared Hot’ is ticked before weapon release
Engaging	If ‘Cleared Hot’ is ticked at weapon release
Egressing	Shows after firing the last weapon
Completed	Once the last projectile hits, the task status changes to completed

Rotary Wing Platforms – Non static attacks

Status	Description
Pushing to BP	Shows at the task execution
BP Inbound	Shows at the time plane reaches BP
In	Shows few seconds before reaching the release point
Cleared Hot	If ‘Cleared Hot’ is ticked before weapon release
Engaging/Rifle	If ‘Cleared Hot’ is ticked at weapon release Note: ‘Rifle’ is only for missiles
Egressing	Shows after firing the last weapon
Completed	Once the last projectile hits, the task status changes to completed

Rotary Wing – Static attacks

Status	Description
Pushing to BP	Shows at the task execution
Established in BP	When the helicopter enters the battle position
Breaking cover	Hovering up to obtain LOS
Engaging/Rifle	If ‘Cleared Hot’ is ticked at weapon release Note: ‘Rifle’ is only for missiles
Moving in BP	After weapon release
Completed	Once the last projectile hits, the task status changes to completed

AC130-Orbit attacks

Status	Description
Pushing to Overhead	Shows at the task execution
Established in Overhead	When Aircraft enters the orbit over the target
Cleared Hot	If ‘Cleared Hot’ is ticked after entering the orbit attack path
Engaging	Very first time the aircraft attacks from its weapon
Established at <location>	After firing the weapons
Completed	Once the last projectile hits, the task status changes to completed

Other status changes in Tasks table for both Rotary/Fixed platforms

Manually Controlled	Shows when a task is manually controlled
Not Commenced Yet	Shows when the task has not yet commenced (Pending task)
Aborted	Shows when a task is aborted
Correcting	Shows at each adjustment