What type of control is used when the JTAC/FAC (A) requires control of individual attacks but cannot visually acquire the attacking aircraft or the target?

Type 2 Control is the correct answer because it is specifically designed for situations where the Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) or Forward Air Controller (Airborne) (FAC(A)) cannot visually acquire the attacking aircraft or the target but requires control over individual attacks. This type of control allows the controller to maintain the ability to provide targets and restrict the attacks to specific circumstances, ensuring safety and minimizing the risk of fratricide, while still managing the air support effectively.

In this context, Type 2 Control is utilized when the controller is unable to see the aircraft but is still able to visually acquire the target, which allows for safer engagement of targets while exercising sufficient control over the engagement parameters. This contrasts with other types of control:

Type 1 Control is used when the controller can see the attacking aircraft and the target, allowing for the most stringent control due to direct visual confirmation.

Type 3 Control involves the ability to engage multiple targets in a single pass and does not require the controller to have eyes on the target, however, it does not allow for detailed control of individual attacks.

Type 4 Control is not standard in the context of air-to-ground control procedures and generally pertains to specific operational circumstances outside typical engagement types covered by Type 1