True or False: Ground forces' location must be identified by aircrews after receiving an attack aviation call for fire.

The assertion is that ground forces' location must be identified by aircrews after receiving an attack aviation call for fire. The correct response is that this is false because while it is critical for aircrews to have situational awareness about friendly unit locations to prevent fratricide (friendly fire), it is not the sole responsibility of the aircrews to identify the locations of ground forces with every attack aviation call. Typically, ground forces provide their current position and other relevant information to the supporting fire elements or aircrews.

The effective coordination and communication protocols are established to ensure that ground units relay their position clearly to avoid confusion and potential risks during an attack. The responsibilities for identifying friendly locations may also vary based on the standard operating procedures and the operational environment, allowing for other assets or units (like forward observers or command post personnel) to relay this information.

Therefore, aircrews will often rely on the information provided by ground forces and other coordination assets to confirm locations rather than independently verifying them after an attack aviation call for fire.