the air campaigns communications and intelligence. Not directly related to combat, but nevertheless essential, is the infrastructure that supports these combat systems – ammunition, fuel, airfields and aircraft servicing areas. Attacks on some or most of these target systems may be necessary to achieve air superiority. INTELLIGENCE Intelligence is a vital input for planning and executing OCA operations. During peacetime, targets need to be prioritised depending on how vulnerable the enemy would be to their individual and/or collective destruction. Prior to commencement of hostilities intelligence agencies should be clearly aware of the intelligence required by the operational air commander and his intent, so that information gathering systems are put in place. An additional requirement during war would relate to Bomb Damage Assessment (BDA). ROLES OF OCA Successful OCA operations require:  Suppression/Destruction of Enemy Air Defences (SEAD/DEAD).  Airfield attacks.  Fighter sweeps.  Escorts.  Helicopter and Transport aircraft. Offensive Counter Air Operations Suppression of Enemy Air Defences (SEAD) Airfield Attacks Fighter Sweeps Escorts Helicopters & Transport Aircraft Fig. 2: OCA Operations 43