Which element is included in the sortie SAP but not the SMC SAP?

• A. Pattern information (full bright)
• B. POS reports
• C. Case Narrative
• D. Pattern(s) snapshot with particles

Answer: (A)

The thing being tested is what data a sortie plan includes that a more general management plan does not. For a specific mission sortie, you need the most actionable, immediate visual references to guide search actions. Pattern information shown in full bright provides a complete, unambiguous view of how the search patterns should look under optimal lighting, which helps the operator interpret sensor outputs, plan movement, and ensure comprehensive coverage during the actual mission. That level of detail is essential for execution on the ground, so it appears in the sortie SAP.

The other items—POS reports, Case Narrative, and pattern snapshots with particles—cover broader or different kinds of information and may be present in various SAPs, but they don’t on their own deliver the live, mission-critical pattern visualization that full-bright pattern information does for a sortie.