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5.14    Error Analysis. Once established on downwind, with SA on the aircraft in front of you, assess your last pass relative to the plan. Both pilot-induced errors and wind can cause deviations. Many pilot-induced errors can be fixed by returning to and rein...

5.15    High-Angle Strafe (HAS). HAS is defined as any strafe pass planned with 15° of dive or greater. Currently, each fighter MDS executes HAS slightly differently. For example, F-15Es typically use 20°; F-16s use 25°; and A-10s use 30° or greater. The mini...

5.16    Low Angle Strafe (LAS). LAS is defined as any strafe pass planned with less than 15° of dive and is normally planned for 10°. The minimum recovery altitude is 75 feet AGL. The minimum cease fire slant range is 2,000 feet. 5.16.1    Pattern. LAS can ...

6.1    Overview. Although several definitions of SAT exist throughout the CAF, for the purposes of this chapter, SAT will be the bridge between BSA sorties and close air support (CAS). This mirrors the A-10 community’s use of the acronym and purpose of the so...

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...

6.3    Ground Ops. The majority of the changes to your avionics and UFCP can and should be made on the ground. The EGI steer-point plan should match your flight lead (the card) in order to avoid confusion in the air when discussing different targets. Most sce...

6.4    Departure. Flight plans to and from the range will be standard. A low level that can lend itself to low-altitude ingress may also be used. Expect to fly only a few legs of the low-level to save gas for the SAT. Flying a stereo and canceling early enoug...

6.5    Mutual Support. The reason fighters fly in formation is to provide one another with mutual support. Mutual support in its basic form is visual lookout, communication, and firepower. Everything we do in IFF is a building block to get to this point. You ...

6.6    Theater Air Control System. The TACS provides the commander the capability to plan and conduct joint air operations. The purpose of this document is to provide an introduction to TACS for the pilot and not to build a complete command and control (C2) s...

6.7    Medium-Altitude Tactics. There are several reasons why one would choose medium altitude tactics. Oftentimes, flight leads are forced into medium-altitude tactics due to constraints from higher headquarters. In these cases, the threat is generally low, ...

6.8    Low Altitude. There are two main reasons why one would be forced into low-altitude tactics. It is usually derived from threats in the AO or from weather. These tactics demand a much higher level of SA and attention to detail than medium-altitude tactic...

Training Folder - How it works etc. Briefing / Debriefing - see https://wiki.455aew.com/books/the-art-of-the-briefing-and-debriefing - focus on culture and etiquette.  3. Lineup card - tools of the trade - how to fill one out etc. 4. Safety / Flight dis...

1.5 Hrs  IFF Syllabus introduction IFF Overview and Hyperlinks Course Description Modules Formation (FM) / Advanced Handling (A-H) Basic Fighter Maneuvers (OB/DB/HB) Surface Attack (SA) WSO Training Track-E (Consolidated Course) Course Training Sta...

1. FCP / RCP differences4. Interior inspection (RCP)

1.0 Hrs 1. Crew / wingman coordination examples2. Crew / wingman coordination standards3. Crew / wingman responsibilities

1. OBFM Procedures2. Review Training rules in AFI 11-2143. Local procedures, 3-3.AT38C

1. DBFM Procedures2. Review Training rules in AFI 11-2143. Local procedures, 3-3.AT38C

1. HABFM Procedures2. Review Training rules in AFI 11-2143. Local procedures, 3-3.AT38C