6.2 Mission Planning.

Detailed mission planning is the key to success in the SAT phase. In addition to the standard BSA mission planning tasks, you and your IP will discuss a kill container type scenario. You will need to provide copies of target area maps (1:50,000) and/or imagery (1:5m). Learning as much as possible about the target area, lead-in features, and environmental and target descriptions will reduce your workload during the target ID stage of the sortie. Typically, a 1:50,000 scale map, with military grid reference system (MGRS) grids clearly depicted will be most handy in the air. Target imagery can be helpful in the brief more than in flight, but having it on hand in the air could prove useful. In addition, SAT mission planning is the first opportunity to understand how combat weapons delivery software can assist in computing attack parameters. The SAT brief will consist of target area discussions, weapons delivery, your flight lead’s contracts, and attack geometry. Know the range regulations and the A/S training rules.