Which line in a 9-line format is used to convey a target description?

• A. Description
• B. Distance
• C. Elevation
• D. Friendlies

Answer: (A)

In a nine-line target brief, the line that conveys what the target is and how to recognize it on the ground is the target description line. This line communicates the target’s identity, size or type, and any distinguishing features or characteristics so aircrew can correctly identify it and avoid misidentification. The other lines serve different purposes: distance tells how far away the target is from the reference point, elevation gives the target’s height or the terrain height at the target, and the friendlies line notes nearby friendly forces. So describing the target itself in clear terms is what this line is for.