Advanced TAC form (misc)

Question 1

Offensive combat spread position

Answer 1

1.2-1.5 NM abeam

+/- 3,000 ft off Lead’s altitude

Question 2

How is a check turn in OCS different from DCS?

Answer 2

• The check turn is executed the same way

- Magnitude of corrections are greater due to larger down range travel

Question 3

How is a tac turn in OCS different from DCS?

Answer 3

• Timing is different

- Wait until Lead is at the 5-7 o’clock position, instead of intakes on, to start the 14 unit pull

Question 4

How is an in-place turn in OCS different from DCS?

Answer 4

There is no difference

Question 5

How are shackles in OCS different from DCS?

Answer 5

• Longer timing is required after the pass, before reversing to the flow heading, to achieve the proper abeam distance
• Corrections in shackles are the same between DCS and OCS

Question 6

How are cross-turn in OCS different from DCS?

Answer 6

Cross turns started from OCS will end up 1.0 NM abeam vice wider

Question 7

What are the possible comm-out turns?

Answer 7

• Tac turns

- In-place turns

Question 8

How is a comm out turn initiated?

Answer 8

• Lead will give an exaggerated wing flash in the direction of the turn
• When Lead’s wings are level, the turn will be initiated

Question 9

If you are unable to discern which way Lead gave the wing flash, what should you assume?

Answer 9

• Tac turn away from you

- If you are wrong, just reverse to where you need be

Question 10

Why do you not want to assume an uncalled turn is into you?

Answer 10

If you are wrong, you may go blind

Question 11

In what direction may an uncalled in-place turn be performed?

Answer 11

Only away from wingman

Question 12

In what direction may an uncalled tac-turn be performed?

Answer 12

Either away or into Wing

Question 13

What type of turn should you assume uncalled turns away from Wing to be?

Answer 13

• Tac turns

- If you roll out and Lead keeps turning, turn it into an in-place turn