Evasive maneuvers

Question 1

Actions on Contact:

Reference:

Answer 1

1) Conduct Evasive Maneuvers as required based on the type of enemy contact (see below)
2) Immediate Suppression if able
3) Deploy to Cover or Maneuver out of Contact
4) Develop the Situation and Decide on a Course of Action
5) Report Rapidly and Accurately

Reference: Army Aviation SOP and Supplement Merge Ch. 5

Question 2

EVMs consist of a combination of classified and unclassified TTP used to defeat enemy ________ (_____) and ______ threats.

Answer 2

EVMs consist of a combination of classified and unclassified TTP used to defeat enemy surface-to-
air fire (SAFIRE) and aircraft threats.

Question 3

If the enemy cannot be avoided through tactical flight procedures, then ____ are used to _____ or _____ _____ in the enemy’s ________ _______ _______
(___).

Answer 3

If the enemy cannot be avoided through tactical flight procedures, then EVMs are used to avoid or minimize exposure in the enemy’s weapon engagement zone
(WEZ).

Question 4

______ and ______ communication during a SAFIRE or air attack event are critical in performing EVM in a timely manner.

Answer 4

Intra-cockpit and inter-flight communication during a SAFIRE or air attack event are critical in performing EVM in a timely manner.

Question 5

Unguided weapons types

Answer 5

small arms, unguided rockets, tanks

Question 6

The two basic strategies of defeating unguided weapons are

Answer 6

The two basic strategies of defeating unguided weapons are to present the most difficult targeting (ballistic) solution possible and then to change the enemy’s ballistic solution as often as possible.

Question 7

Maneuvers

Answer 7

● Unguided weapons
● Automatic anti-aircraft guns.
● SACLOS missiles:
● Radar guided weapons:
● Heat seeking (IR) missiles:
● Fixed wing:
● Helicopters:

Question 8

Unguided Weapons Maneuvers

Answer 8

○ Countering aimed fire
○ Countering barrage fire
○ Countering curtain fire
○ Tanks
○ Artillery countermeasures procedure

Question 9

Countering aimed fire:

Answer 9

When encountering accurate aimed fire, the crew should immediately alert the flight, jink until the aircraft exits the enemy WEZ, while suppressing with organic weapons if feasible. Jinking is defined as deliberate,
controlled changes of multiple axes in order to elude effective enemy fire.

Question 10

Countering barrage fire:

Answer 10

Countering barrage fire: If engaged by accurate barrage fire, depart the area of fire as quickly as possible via the most direct path.

Question 11

Countering curtain fire:

Answer 11

Countering curtain fire: Turn to avoid flying into curtain fire when possible. When engaged by accurate curtain fire, depart the area of fire as quickly as possible via the most direct path.

Question 12

Tanks:

Answer 12

Tanks: Generally the unguided weapons countermeasures listed above are appropriate defenses against tank fire. Tank gunners are particularly vulnerable to aircraft displacing in the vertical plane.

Question 13

Artillery countermeasures procedure:

Answer 13

Artillery countermeasures procedure: If two or more unexplained explosions occur within 500 meters of the aircraft, suspect enemy artillery and proceed as
follows:

Depart the impact area by 500 meters, Reposition every 20 seconds to avoid enemy adjusting (shifting) fire onto your new location, and report receiving enemy artillery/mortar fire to facilitate timely counter battery fire.

Question 14

Automatic anti-aircraft guns:

Answer 14

Automatic anti-aircraft guns. The crew should use the unguided weapons countermeasures above to defeat the guns/projectiles themselves. For radar
aided/directed AAA systems, use the radar countermeasures listed below.

Question 15

SACLOS missiles:

Answer 15

SACLOS weapon systems includes ATGM and certain anti-aircraft missiles, and may use wires, radio or LASER for the command link. These systems are
countered by departing the missile engagement zone or WEZ prior to weapons impact.

Regardless of the type of SACLOS missile, the weakest part of the guidance system is the
enemy gunner.

Question 16

Fixed wing:

Answer 16

Fixed wing: Fighter aircraft are characterized by their high performance with high attack speeds. If one is detected, expect another enemy aircraft nearby. Be predictable to friendly fighters by being on the air tasking order and squawk the appropriate
transponder codes/modes to avoid fratricide. Be unpredictable to enemy fighters by using night and/or adverse Wx to avoid detection when possible. In daylight, avoid flying over areas of high contrast such as bodies of water or open fields if possible. Refer to
classified Army aviation TTP for further crew procedures.

Question 17

Helicopters:

Answer 17

Helicopters: Due to their limited performance differential and inability to accelerate out
of enemy weapons range, once engaged it is impractical for helicopters to break contact from one another. Consequently, the success of helicopter evasive maneuvers will likely depend on seeing the enemy aircraft first and avoiding its WEZ.

Question 18

Reference:

Answer 18

Reference: ATM Task 2040 Perform Evasive Maneuvers