.3 Flashcards
Tactical Formations
Combat Cruise and Combat Spread
Combat Cruise
- Wing can fly anywhere on rearward arc extending 10degrees ahead on either side of lead 2. Preferred Position: 30-45degrees off Lead Tail with a min 3-5 rotor diameter separation
a. 10’ = beanie on Horizon b. 45degree = near main gear splits; nose and other main 3. Prolonged flight within 15degree of Lead’s tail should be avoided
What defines TERF flight?
intent to fly below 200’AGL
Types of TERF profiles:
Low-Level and Contour
Low-Level characterized by
Constant airspeed and altitude
Contour characterized by:
vary altitude and airspeed as dictated by obstacles
Tactical Formation Maneuvers: all 9
- Tac Turns 2. Center turns 3. in-place turns 4. split turns 5. cross turns 6. break turns 7. Dig 8. Pinch 9. Cover
Tac turn 1. HDG change 2. Command
- Used to change heading 60-120 degrees. 90degrees is understood 2. Command “TAC Left/Right”
3 fundamentals to a TAC turn
- outside a/c will always turn first 2. Tac Wing will always change sides
TAC turn away from wing
Lead maintains hdg and wing immediately turns. As Wing passes 5 or 7oc Lead Turns
TAC Turns into Wing
Wing maintains heading until Lead passes 5 to 7oc position and then Wing turns.
Center Turns
Center turns are turns of 120 to 240 degrees of heading change. When the aircrew receive the command “CALL SIGN FLIGHT, CENTER,” both aircraft turn toward each other while maintaining power. Wingman should delay turning momentarily until abeam the position in space in which lead commenced the turn IOT remain DASH 2
In-place Turns 1. When to use 2. Command 3. Procedure
- They can be used for small heading changes of 60 degrees or less or for large course changes of 120 to 240 degrees. 2.Command, “In-place left/right.” A heading change of 180 is understood 3. During turns of 60 degrees or less aircraft will maintain position relative to one another. Large Turns Wing will be placed on the opposite side of Lead
Split Turn 1. HDG Change 2. Command 3. Procedure
- HDG change of 120 to 240 2. “SPLIT”. 180degrees is understood. 3. Recieve command turn away from each other while maintaining power
Cross Turn 1. HDG Change 2. Command 3. Procedure
- 120 to 240 2. “x flight, cross.” understood lead will go inside unless announced. 3. a/c are turning toward one another. Initial separation determines AOB needed to establish a/c on new heading with the desired separation
Break Turns 1. HDG Change 2. Command 3. Procedure
Max a/c performance maneuvers 2. “Break Left/Right.” 90 degrees is understood 3. Both a/c immediately conduct max performance turn to quickly orient the flight in the new direction.
Dig and Pinch
Tactical lead uses to adjust the separation of the flight. 1. Dig = both a/c turn 30 to 45 degrees away from center of the flight 2. Pinch = both a/c turn inward 30 to 45 degrees. 3. Resume = a/c return to their original heading
Cover
added to any formation maneuver to tell wing to break horizontal plane with tactical lead by either increasing or decreasing altitude
HAC
Ultimately responsible for mission accomplishment. A HAC must demonstrate leadership qualities and traits that enable an aircraft to be flown with minimal guidance, as well as utilize and employ the crew and weapons system to facilitate mission accomplishment.
What does METT-TC stand for?
Mission Enemy Terrain and weather Troops and support Time available Civil considerations
Go Criteria
Prerequisites that need to be met. Based on friendly disposition. Should be developed to support essential tasks.
No-Go
Prevent the mission from happening. Based on enemy disposition and weather
5 Contingencies that must always be considered:
TRAP CASEVAC Immediate Reembark Emergency extract Asset attrition
What are the responsibilities of a HAC?
- Ultimately responsible for Mission accomplishment 2. Must demonstrate leadership qualities and traits that enable an aircraft to be flown w/ minimal guidance.
Responsiblities of the MACO?
- Accountability of GCE personnel 2. Ensuring the correct sticks board the correct aircraft. 3. Executing bump plan if less than planned number of aircraft executes the mission.
2 type of Missions are categorized as?
- Preplanned 2. Immediate
2 types of preplanned missions
scheduled or on call
What is a scheduled preplanned mission?
to be executed at a predetermined time.
What is a on-call preplanned mission?
to be executed upon request and have no set time for commencement.