TD 93 Flashcards
When selecting an ABF/SBF/BP the nature of the target is the first consideration. What factors are considered?
- primary target
- target vulnerability
- target signatures
- target passive defenses
- target active defenses
How do obstacles influence ABF/SBF/BP selection?
- physical obstacles to the attack
- man-made structures such as power lines
- air tasking order
- civilian population/ collateral damage
- environmental restrictions
ABF should support mutual coverage between aircraft within a team while still allowing for sufficient distance for individual maneuvering to avoid the possibility of
becoming a single target for the enemy.
The kill zone should be within the _____________________ for aircraft survivability. Range must be within the minimum and maximum effective range of the selected weapon system, and should be outside the enemy’s maximum effective range.
last one-third of the weapon’s range
Air Mission Commander is responsible for weapon release and weapon system status, and can delegate authority to each Pilot-In-Command in accordance with the established rules of engagement as well as directed engagement and bypass criteria. None of these
supersede the right to self defense.
Weapons control status will be briefed by the AMC during the AOPORD. Define each.
WEAPONS HOLD - do not fire except in self defense
WEAPONS TIGHT - PC fires only at targets positively identified as hostile
WEAPONS FREE - PC may engage any target not positively identified as friendly
Actions on contact are as briefed and/or per appropriate ATM including the following minimum considerations:
A. Conduct evasive maneuvers as required
B. Immediate suppression if able
C. Deploy to cover or maneuver out of contact
D. Develop the situation and decide on a course of action
E. Report rapidly and accurately
OBSERVING FIRE
enemy ground fire observed, not immediate threat to formation
TAKING FIRE
enemy ground fire observed, is immediate threat to formation
SUPPRESSING
immediate suppressive fire to protect the aircraft and crew
ENGAGING
effective fire with the intent of killing the enemy
BREAK
immediate action command to perform a maneuver to deviate from present ground track
A flight go-around will occur when flight lead or AMC determines that the formation approach must be aborted and announces:
“flight go-around” on flight internal. All aircraft will follow lead.
An individual Aircraft go-around can occur if an individual aircrew determines it is unsafe to continue approach. The individual aircrew will announce
“Chalk # go-around and direction”
FLIR
forward looking infrared
