The Continuous SEAD Timeline covers which time window relative to a CAS TOT?

• A. -1 through +1
• B. -30 to -1
• C. 0 to +5
• D. -5 to +5

Answer: (A)

Maintaining SEAD coverage in a tight window around the CAS Time On Target ensures the aircraft can approach, deliver, and depart without enemy air defenses interrupting the mission. The most vulnerable moment is the approach and the moment of on-target effect, plus a brief moment after, so having continuous suppression from one minute before TOT to one minute after TOT keeps the area protected exactly when threats are most likely to attempt a shot.

That window is centered on TOT, providing coverage during the critical pre-attack phase, the weapon release, and the immediate post-attack maneuver. Extending the window further (either earlier or later) isn’t necessary for the standard CAS flow and can unnecessarily tie up SEAD resources, while a window that misses the pre-TOT or post-TOT period leaves a gap in protection.