STERN ATTACK THEORY (CF-7)

Question 1

STERN DISADVANTAGES

Answer 1

Allows deeper airspace penetration by the target

Sterns require the fighter to have a speed advantage on the target, so it may not be a viable option on a high speed target.

Question 2

TYPES OF STERN INTX

Answer 2

HORIZONTAL / COMBINATION / VERTICAL

Question 3

Hot Aspect Stern Intercepts (H-16AA)

Answer 3

If your initial cutoff vector has not established proper offset by 40 miles, hot aspect sterns may require aggressive maneuvering to achieve offset and avoid a cutoff-like position directly in front of the target

Question 4

155 RULE

Answer 4

To simplify the chart and to determine the turn required at 30nm—remember the 155 rule. Just subtract the AA from 155 and you get the ATA required to hit the turn point.

Question 5

145 RULE

Answer 5

For flank aspect (12-15), utilize the 145 rule at 20nm, which works just like the 155 rule, if you failed to convert to stern geometry at 30nm.