Formation

Question 1

Non-standard formation is:

Answer 1

Outside 1 NM and 100’ of lead

Question 2

Minimum takeoff spacing is ___ sec i MIL and ___ sec in AB.

Answer 2

10 sec and 15 sec

Question 3

(Fuel checks) All wingmen will notify the flight lead when “___”, “___” and “___”.

Answer 3

Tanks dry, Joker and Bingo

Question 4

Route formations is:

Answer 4

2 ship widths (66’) to 500’

Question 5

A “standard rejoin” from route is to ___ formation. From any other formation, rejoin to ___

Answer 5

Fingertip / Route

Question 6

Safety chase is:

Answer 6

30-60 degrees and 300-1000’

Question 7

Line Abreast is:

Answer 7

0-30 degrees and 4000’-18,000 (6000’-9000’) with altitude seperation. Wingmen will strive for 0 degrees.

Question 8

Fighting Wing is:

Answer 8

30-70 degrees and 500-3000’

Question 9

Extended fighting wing is:

Answer 9

30-70 degrees and 3000’-6000’

Question 10

Wedge is:

Answer 10

30-70 degrees and 6000’-18,000’ (6000’-9000’)

Question 11

Sensor formation is:

Answer 11

2-5 NM from flight lead

Question 12

In no case should formation collapse inside ___ NM without visual

Answer 12

2 NM

Question 13

(AFTTP 3-3) In order to allow for 90-degree Tac Turns while in Sensor LAB in IMC, the wingman must maintain ___ to ___ NM separation.

Answer 13

3-5 NM