Which statement about BOT as an attack method is true?

• A. BOT is used for laser handoff and talk-on
• B. BOT is only used for ground operations
• C. BOT stands for Battle Of Targets
• D. BOT is a color code for marking smoke

Answer: (A)

BOT as an attack method centers on designating the target with a laser and then handing that designation to the attacking platform, with a talk-on used to verbally guide the pilot to the target. The laser handoff lets the aircraft lock onto the laser designator’s spot on the target, enabling precise use of laser-guided munitions, while the talk-on provides the radio cues to align timing and aiming for a successful hit. This combination—laser designation plus vocal guidance—is what makes BOT effective as an attack method.

It’s not restricted to ground operations, and it isn’t a phrase meaning Battle Of Targets, nor a color code for smoke marking.