0 - MINIMUM BRIEF

Items in italics may be considered standard if not briefed.

GENERAL

Mission Data:
1.    Time Hack ( for r/w zulu )
2.    EP / Threat of the Day
3.    Mission Objective(s)
4.3.    Mission Data Card
  a.    Mission CC / Deputy Lead
  b.    Joker / Bingo Fuel
  c.    Takeoff and Landing Data
  d.    Working Area
5.    Weather / Sunrise / Sunset / Moon
6.    Illumination
7.    NOTAMs
Ground Procedures:
1.    Pre-Flight
   a.    Aircraft ( Tails - spots)
   b.    Armament
2.    FLIR Tuning / Boresight
3.    Check-In
4.    Taxi / Marshalling / Arming
5.    Spare Procedures
Takeoff:
1.    Runway Lineup
2.    Formation Takeoff
3.    Takeoff Interval
4.    Abort
5.    Jettison Procedures
6.    Low Altitude Ejection
7.    Landing Immediately After Takeoff
Departure/En Route:
1. Routing
2.    Trail   Departure
3. Join-Uptype / Formation
4.    Systems / Ops ChecksRouting
Recovery:
1.    Type Recovery
2.    Emergency / Alternate Airfields

 

 

AHCIF SPECIFICS:AHC:

Airwork:
1.    Airspace Restrictions
2.    Area Orientation
3.    Instructor Responsibilities
4.    Maneuvers
Approaches:
1.    FrequenciesHolding
2.    HoldingPenetration
3.    Penetration
4.    Missed Approach / Climb Out
Special Subjects:
1.    G-Awareness
2.    Fuel Awareness / AB Use / Consumption Rates

3.
2.    Maneuvering Limitations
  a.    Airspeed and G
  b.    Recognition / Prevention Recovery From Out of Control
  c.    Maneuvering at Heavyweight / High Angles of Attack / Asymmetrical Configuration
  d.    Effects of CG Throughout the Flight
  e.    Time to Ground Impact (Low Altitude)
1.
IF Wings Level
2.    Overbank / Under G
4. Human Factors Considerations (i.e., Channelized Attention, Task Saturation / Prioritization and Complacency)

AAR SPECIFICS:AAR:
General:
1.    Tanker Call Sign(s) / Receiver Assignments
2.    Refueling Track(s)
  a.    Altitude
  b.    Airspeed
  c.    Airspace Restrictions
3.    ARIPs, ARCPs, ARCTs
4.    Radio Frequencies
Buddy Procedures:
1.    Departure
2.    Join-Up
En Route:
1.    Route of Flight
2.    Formation
3.    Ops Checks
Rendezvous:
1.    Type Rendezvous
2.    Holding Procedures / Formation
3.    Ground Radar Assistance
4.    Tanker Identification - TACAN / Radar / Visual
5.    Radar Procedures / Techniques
6.    Wingman / Deputy Lead Responsibilities
7.    Receiver Formation / Join-Up Procedures
8.    Rendezvous Overrun
Refueling:
1.    Checklist Procedures
2.    Radio Calls
3.    Refueling Order
4.    Techniques
  a.    EMCON Level
  b.    Visual Signals
5.    Fuel Off-Load
6.4.    Bingo Fuel (Abort Points / Abort Bases)
7.    Drop-Off Procedures
8.    Wake Turbulence
Reform and Exit:
1.    Formation
2.    Clearance

Emergency Procedures:
1.    Breakaway Procedures
2.    Systems Malfunctions
3.    Damaged Receptacle
IMC/Night Considerations:
1. Lost Wingman Procedures
2. Aircraft Lighting
Special Subjects:
1.    Fuel Awareness / AB Use / Consumption Rates
2.    Flight Path Deconfliction / Other Receiver Considerations
3. HumanNVG Factors Considerations (i.e., Channelized Attention, Task Saturation / Prioritization and Complacency)

SPECIAL SUBJECTS ( As applicable)

1.    General Roles & Responsibilities (IP, Flight Lead, Wingman)
  a.    Formation Specific Responib. and Priorities
  b.    Flight Member Mission Priorities
  c.    Sensor Prioritization
  d.    Deconfliction Contracts

2.    Chase Procedures
3.    IFF Procedures

4.    Collision Avoidance
  a.    Radar / Vis Search Responsib.

5.    Departure / En Route / Recovery

6.    High Density Traffic Areas

Midair Collision Avoidance
7.    From Other Military Aircraft
8.    From Civilian Aircraft
9.    Dissimilar Formationsuse