48 OG - F-15C Flying Training Syllabus.pdf

493 FS

FLYING TRAINING SYLLABUS

February 2009 i

This syllabus revises and updates all 48 FW F-15C Upgrade Training Syllabi. Direct any questions to 493 FS/DOW at DSN 314-226-4493.

JOHN T. QUINTAS, Colonel, USAF

Commander, 48th Operations Group ii

SYLLABUS GUIDANCE

The 493 FS Flying Training Syllabus gives the requirements for Mission Qualification

Training, all Flight Lead Training, Mission Commander Training, and Instructor Pilot Training.

Additionally, the Night Vision Goggle and Joint Helmet-Mounted Cueing System upgrades are included as annexes and can be combined with any upgrade. Ground or flight training requirements or tasks may be modified at the discretion of the Squadron Commander; however, as a minimum, the MQT program in this syllabus will be followed as written for B-course graduates. For TX-course graduates, the Squadron Commander may alter this program to accommodate the background, experience, and demonstrated capabilities of the individual pilots.

Any changes from this syllabus must be approved by the Squadron Commander and posted in the individual’s gradebook until completion of the program.

The intent of the 493 FS Flying Training Syllabus is to give basic guidance for upgrade requirements. The 493 FS has the freedom to build on or expand the outlines within the syllabus to meet the changing threat and tactics. The 493 FS Flying Training Syllabus will be reviewed on a yearly basis. Any changes or amendments that add or delete specific training or requirements will be added or deleted and approved by 48 OG/CC.

The missions and events required for successful upgrade meet or exceed HHQ requirements.

SCHEDULING GUIDANCE

The force ratio numbers, including blue and red force requirements, are to be used for scheduling purposes only. When scheduling upgrade sorties, the requirements stated in this syllabus are the desired numbers which will provide the upgrading pilot with a challenging, yet manageable, tactical scenario. If these numbers are unachievable for any reason (maintenance non-delivery, ground aborts, scheduling limitations, etc), whether in the mission planning phase or actual execution, the instructor of record will determine the effectiveness of the sortie, if applicable.

TRAINING DOCUMENTATION

Gradebooks will be maintained on all pilots in an upgrade program. Gradebooks will contain the following items: a signed/approved upgrade program plan & flow, syllabus events log, flying training summary (MQT only), gradesheets, gradebook review sheet, and any letters or waivers addressing changes to the normal upgrade training flow. MQT students will also have a theater indoctrination checklist in their training folder that will be completed prior to any flying events.

GRADESHEETS

Gradesheets will be accomplished immediately after completion of upgrade training and made available for the next IP’s review. Gradesheets should reflect the student’s progression and should be addressed and tailored to the next IP, not the student. Non-effective missions will be graded as “NG” (No Grade) with an explanation on the respective gradesheet. Missions that are non-effective for the student’s performance will be graded as a “1” or less overall with an explanation in the remarks section and the following mission will be flown as an “X” ride (i.e., MQT-6X). There is no limit to the number of X missions in any upgrade.

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Alternate mission profiles are limited to maneuvers, mission events and mission profiles that have been flown to a 2-level or higher on a previous syllabus training sortie. Supervisors will evaluate the need for removal of a student from any upgrade program where several X rides are required.

Grades will be assigned to the overall mission and to each task within the mission.

Overall mission grades are as follows:

0 Unsatisfactory performance due to lack of ability. Overall performance indicates that corrective action is required.

1 Marginal performance. Does not meet standards for all tasks requiring proficiency, or does not warrant progression.

2 Satisfactory performance. Performs in essentially correct manner. Recognizes and corrects errors. Performance meets standards for all tasks requiring proficiency.

3 Excellent performance. Performs correctly, efficiently, skillfully, and without hesitation. Performance exceeds standards.

4 Performance reflects an unusually high degree of ability.

Any grade that is not a “2” requires amplifying remarks on the gradesheet. The overall mission grade reflects the IP’s evaluation of overall performance for that stage of the upgrade program. Individual task grades are as follows:

U Performance was not observed or task was not performed.

D Performance was unsafe. One element marked "dangerous" on the gradesheet will be recorded as an overall grade of zero (failure).

0 Performance indicated a lack of ability or knowledge required to accomplish the event.

1 Performance is safe, but indicates limited proficiency. Makes errors of omissions or commission. Performance does not meet standards.

2 Performance is essentially correct. Recognizes and corrects errors.

Performance meets standards.

3 Performance is correct, efficient, skillful, and without hesitation.

Performance exceeds standards.

4 Performance reflects an unusually high degree of ability.

Individual tasks that are graded as a “1” do not require an overall mission grade of “1” if proficiency was not required to be demonstrated on that ride. Any specific mission events that are not accomplished (i.e., Practice Min fuel recovery) will be graded as U and annotated on the gradesheet as incomplete with the specific reason. The event will also be left incomplete on the

Syllabus Events log. All mission tasks will be accomplished before the end of any upgrade program, else the final ride will be annotated as incomplete and the task will be accomplished as soon as possible. Questions regarding grading should be discussed with the Weapons Officer, Operations Officer, or Squadron Commander.

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Table of Contents

MISSION QUALIFICATION TRAINING

2-SHIP FLIGHT LEAD UPGRADE

4-SHIP FLIGHT LEAD UPGRADE

MISSION COMMANDER UPGRADE

INSTRUCTOR PILOT UPGRADE

JOINT HELMET-MOUNTED CUEING SYSTEM UPGRADE

NIGHT VISION GOGGLE UPGRADE

Mission Qualification Training

Mission Scenario Lineup Pre-req’s

TI ACAD Theater Indoctrination Academics Boeing Rep, UP None

JHMCSA JHMCS Academics JHMCS IP, UP None

MQT SIM-1 LAO / Theater Indoctrination / EPs SIM IP, UP JHMCSA

MQT SIM-2 EP / Tactical Employment SIM IP, UP MQT SIM-1

MQT-1 Local Area/AHC IP, UP MQT SIM-2/TI Acad

MQT-2 Offensive BFM IP*, UP MQT-1

MQT-3 Defensive BFM IP*, UP MQT-2

MQT-4 Hi-Aspect BFM IP, UP MQT-3

MQT-5 Perch / All-Aspect ACM IP, UP MQT-4

MQT-6 2 v X Tactical Intercepts IP, UP MQT-5

MQT SIM-3 Tactical Employment (Launch & Leave) SIM IP, UP MQT-6

MQT-7 2 v X + X

Defensive Counter-Air

IP, UP MQT SIM-3

MQT SIM-4 Offensive Counter Air SIM IP, UP MQT SIM-3

MQT SIM-5 Mission Check/EPE FE, UP MQT SIM-4/MQT-7

MQT-8 2 v X + X

Defensive Counter-Air Mission Check

(Certification)

FE,UP MQT-7

MQT-9 2 v X Night TI IP, UP MQT SIM-3

MQT-10 2v X LOWAT UP / IP CAT I Qual/MQT SIM-3

MQT-11 #4 in a 4-Ship P, P, IP, UP MQT-8

MQT SIM-

CW

Chemical Warfare / Tactical

Employment

SIM IP, UP MQT-6

MQT-12 Chemical Warfare Familiarization IP** / UP MQT-SIM CW

MQT-13 Live Gun Employment IP, UP MQT-5

* At least one Perch BFM sortie should be flown with a WIC graduate, if possible.

** A qualified squadron supervisor may fly MQT-12

Notes:

1. All MQT sorties should be accomplished with JHMCS/NVGs if equipment availability allows.

2. AGSM will be evaluated on all sorties. Any deficiencies noted will be documented on the associated

MQT gradesheet and brought to the attention of the Squadron DO prior to the UP’s next flight.

3. If more than 14 calendar days have elapsed between sorties, an additional review sortie will be flown prior to continuing the MQT program (AFI 11-2F-15 Vol. I).

4. MQT-1 through MQT-SIM 3 (TI Launch and Leave) will be flown in order.

5. It is desired to complete MQT SIM-5 prior to the MQT-8 certification, but not required.

6. AAR accomplished in Initial Qualification Training (IQT) may fulfill MQT requirements as determined by the SQ/CC.

7. Minimum numbers required on all rides are for fallout situations, not for minimum scheduling.

Mission Qualification Training Flow

MQT SIM-5

EP Eval

DCA

** MQT-12CW must be accomplished within 30 days of SIM-CW.

MQT-9

NIGHT

MQT-13

GUN

MQT-12

CW**

MQT SIM-CW

MQT-

LOWAT

MQT SIM-1

LAO/EPs

MQT SIM-2

JHMCS /EPs

MQT

SIM-3

TI L&L

JHMCS

Academics

MQT-2

OBFM

MQT-1

LAO

MQT-6

TI

MQT-5

ACM

MQT-4

HABFM

MQT-3

DBFM

MQT

SIM-4

OCA

MQT-11

4-Ship

MQT-8

DCA/

CERT

MQT-7

Theater

Indoctrination

JHMCS ACADEMICS

Familiarization and Capabilities

MISSION OBJECTIVES

Understand JHMCS Ground Operations

Understand JHMCS Capabilities and Limitations

MISSION TASKS

JHMCS Ground Operations

JHMCS HOTAS

JHMCS Capabilities

BFM

JHMCS Limitations

Pre-req’s

None

Scheduling Requirements

JHMCS IP, UP

1. Academics will be taught by a JHMCS qualified IP.

2. UP will understand fundamentals of JHMCS tactical employment and WEZ opportunities.

3. UP will understand JHMCS special subjects including the potential for display fixation, task management / saturation, employment in low-light conditions (i.e., under an overcast), low altitude considerations, emergency ground egress and ejection risks

4. Academics will be accomplished within 60 days prior to accomplishing MQT SIM-1. If more than 60 days elapse prior to MQT SIM-1, pilots must review the academics. If more than 180 days elapse between completion of JHMCS academics and MQT SIM-1, pilots must re-accomplish JHMCS academics.

Mission Preparation:

1. Read T.O. 1F-15A-1, 1F-15C-34-1-3, & 1F-15A-34-1-1-4 (S/NF) regarding JHMCS and

AIM-9X employment.

Local Area / Theater Indoctrination

Introduction to local area procedures

Introduction to Scramble Operations

Familiarize UP with UK ATC / IFR procedures

Introduction to basic employment in the local area

Introduction to JHMCS preflight, ground operations, and system limitations

Introduction to divert / approach at UK base

Introduction to normal and emergency patterns and instrument approaches at Lakenheath

Ground Operations (Rwy 24)

JHMCS Ground Ops / Alignments / Basic Operation

Scramble Ops

Intercepts - basic employment

Low/High Fast intercepts, stern conversions, no-lock intercept, UK

GCI procedures, radar search techniques, ID compliance, etc.

Unusual Attitude Recoveries

Departure Recognition/Recovery

Recovery to UK base

Precision approach (PAR if able)

Recovery to Lakenheath, Fix-to-Fix, Holding

Lost Comm procedures

Non-precision approach

Emergency divert

After Landing procedures

JHMCS Academics

Theater Indoctrination

SIM IP at console, UP

Notes:

1. MQT SIM-1 will focus on Lakenheath-specific equipment that may be different from other F-15C bases and FTU aircraft: APG-63V1, ICS, FDL, -220 engines, 56C, JHMCS, AIM-9X, EGI, etc.

Items listed above are minimums only.

2. Accomplish at least 2 EP’s in each phase of flight.

3. JHMCS is highly desired but not required to complete the sim if equipment is unavailable.

1. Read T.O. 1F-15A-1, 1F-15C-34-1-3, 1F-15A-34-1-1-4 (S/NF), and F-15C TEWS Handbook regarding the equipment listed in Note 1 above.

2. Read LAKI 11-2F-15/EV3 & LAKI 13-201 Local Area Procedures

3. Read 48 th

OG Admin Standards & 493 rd

Squadron Admin Standards

4. Read 48 th

FW In-flight Guide.

5. Read T.O. 1F-15A-1 Chapter 2 “Scramble” & Chapters 3, 5 and 6.

6. Read AFTTP 3-3.F-15C Chapter 4 “Basic Intercepts” and Chapters 10 & 11.

EP / Tactical Employment

Demonstrate Proficiency in Scramble operations

Practice local area procedures, UK ATC / IFR procedures

Practice JHMCS with two ship

Introduce tactical employment in local area

Practice normal and emergency patterns and instrument approaches at Lakenheath

Scramble Operations – 3 External Fuel Tanks (Rwy 06)

Instrument Trail Departure – MAX power T/O

RAS / RIS / Radar control

Systems Check with JHMCS

Lost Wingman

Tactical Employment

GCI procedures, wartime ROE compliance, radar search/sort mechanics

Weapons employment vs. multiples with EA (launch and decide)

TEWS and EWWS use

SAM defense

Combat EPs

Recovery to Lakenheath, Fix-to-Fix, Holding

Precision / Non-precision approaches

After landing procedures

Boeing provided FL or Sq FL

1. MQT SIM-2 will focus on tactical employment using local area operations.

2. Accomplish at least 2 EPs in each phase of flight.

3. JHMCS is highly desired but not required to complete the sim if equipment is unavailable.

1. Review mission preparation items listed for MQT SIM-1.

2. Read 493 rd

FS Tactical Standards

1. 3. Read AFTTP 3-1.F-15 (S/NF) Chapter 16 “Sensors During the Intercept” thru “Multi-targeting.”

LAO/AHC

Introduce local area procedures

Introduction to JHMCS preflight, ground operations, and system limitations

Demonstrate Proficiency in Instrument Trail Departure

Familiarize UP with UK ATC / IFR procedures

Demonstrate Proficiency in AHC

Practice approach at a UK base

Demonstrate Proficiency in precision, non-precision, normal and emergency patterns

Flight Planning

Ground Operations

JHMCS Ground Ops / Basic Operation

Instrument Trail Departure

Practice Lost Wingman

G-Awareness Exercise

AHC

Recovery to strange field UK base, Practice Instrument approach

Recovery to Lakenheath

Normal / SSE Instrument approaches

Normal / No-Flap Emergency Patterns

Pattern References

Debrief

IP, UP

Notes:

1. Both a precision and non precision approach will be accomplished during the mission.

2. A minimum of one approach will be accomplished at a UK airfield (not RAF

Lakenheath/Mildenhall).

3. IP will chase UP through one approach to update Weather Category “C” Requirements. IP will annotate cleared WX Cat “C” on gradesheet if performance is satisfactory.

4. JHMCS is highly desired but not required to complete the sortie if equipment is unavailable.

5. The UP/IP may execute the sortie in a D-model if 2xC-models are unavailable.

1. Review mission preparation items listed for MQT SIM-1.

2. Read AFTTP 3-3.F-15C Chapters 2 & 3 and Chapter 4 “Aircraft Handling Characteristics.”

3. Read AFI 11-214 Chapters 3&4 & Review ACE Manual 75-2-1 “Fighting Edge.”

Offensive BFM

Practice local area procedures

Demonstrate Proficiency in Formation Takeoff

Demonstrate Proficiency in Offensive BFM

Demonstrate Proficiency in Daytime AAR, if available

Demonstrate Proficiency in Formation Landing

Formation Takeoff

G-Awareness Exercise

DAAR, if available

High Angle Gun Snap Exercise

Offensive BFM for UP – 3K’, 6K’, 9K’

Formation Landing

Debrief (non-URITS/ICADS desired)

BLUE SPINS RED

0 x 4 Mod AIM-9 x G ORD 0 x 4 Mod AIM-9 x G

2 Missiles or 3-1 Gun

Track

KILL

2 Missiles or 3-1 Gun

Track

KIO REL KIO

Rule of 9’s SEP Rule of 9’s

5K AWL/AGL FLOOR 5K AWL/AGL

Notes:

1. MQT-2 or MQT-3 should be flown with a WIC graduate, if possible.

2. Brief will focus on Turn Circle (TC)/Control Zone (CZ) BFM with the Modified AIM-9X/M WEZ.

3. JHMCS will be turned off before tactical maneuvering begins

4. If unable DAAR, mission will be graded as “EFFECTIVE (Incomplete for DAAR)”.

5. JHMCS is not required to complete the sortie if equipment is unavailable.

1. Read AFTTP 3-3.F-15C Chapter 4 “Basic Fighter Maneuvers” thru “Offensive Basic Fighter Maneuvers.”

2. Read AFTTP 3-3.F-15C Chapter 6.

3. Read Weapons School Papers:

- Max Performing the Eagle, Capt. Hinds (03A)

- Applying the Control Zone in Offensive BFM, Capt. Davis (04A)

- Rudder Use During BFM and High AOA Maneuvering, Capt Corcoran (98B)

- Departure Analysis in the Eagle, Capt. Percy (04B)

Defensive BFM

Practice local area procedures

Demonstrate Proficiency in Defensive BFM

G-Awareness Exercise

Defensive BFM for UP – 9K’, 6K’, 3K’

Debrief (non-URITS/ICADS desired)

BLUE SPINS RED

0 x 4 Mod AIM-9 x G ORD 0 x 4 Mod AIM-9 x G

2 Missiles or 3-1 Gun

Track

KILL

2 Missiles or 3-1 Gun

Track

KIO REL KIO

Rule of 9’s SEP Rule of 9’s

5K AWL/AGL FLOOR 5K AWL/AGL

Notes:

1. MQT-2 or MQT-3 should be flown with a WIC graduate, if possible.

2. Brief will focus on TC/CZ BFM with the Modified AIM-9X/M WEZ.

3. JHMCS will be turned off before tactical maneuvering begins

4. JHMCS is not required to complete the sortie if equipment is unavailable.

1. Read AFTTP 3-3.F-15C Chapter 4 “Defensive Basic Fighter Maneuvers”

2. Review Weapons School Papers:

- Max Performing the Eagle, Capt. Hinds (03A)

- Rudder Use During BFM and High AOA Maneuvering, Capt Corcoran (98B)

High-Aspect BFM

Demonstrate Proficiency in High Aspect BFM and BVR AAMD

Practice employment with JHMCS

Ground Operations

G-Awareness Exercise

High Aspect BFM - Butterfly Setup

BVR AAMD Exercise – UP flies as Defender

Instrument Trail Recovery

Debrief URITS/ICADS (if available)

BLUE SPINS RED

4-120C x 4-9X x G ORD 4-120C x 4-9X x G //

(AA-10A)

3 Missiles (1 per merge) or 3-1 Gun Track

KILL

3 Missiles (1 per merge) or 3-1 Gun Track

KIO REL KIO

Rule of 12’s <2K’ of Floor SEP Rule of 12’s <2K’ of Floor

5K AWL/AGL FLOOR 5K AWL/AGL

Defender low block for

Exercises

ADDT’LS N/A

Notes:

1. The brief will focus on basic HABFM skills vs a HOBS threat, front quarter WEZ(s), and effective high off-boresight JHMCS use.

2. Only one AIM-9X shot counts towards a kill per engagement.

3. Every effort should be made to accomplish this ride with JHMCS. If equipment is unavailable the ride can still be considered effective/complete, however the UP will have to complete a separate JHMCS syllabus program in conjunction with or post MQT.

1. Read AFTTP 3-3.F-15C Chapter 4 “High Aspect Basic Fighter Maneuvers.”

2. Read AFTTP 3-1.General Planning (S/NF) Chapter 10 “Shot / Kill Criteria.”

3. Read Weapons School Papers:

- Vertical Maneuvering in High Aspect BFM, Capt. Reedy (04A)

- F-15C Single Circle High Aspect BFM, Capt. Abba (03B)

- All-Aspect Missile Defense Versus Emerging Threats (S/NF), Maj Yao, (05A)

2 v 1 (+1) Perch / All-Aspect ACM

Demonstrate Proficiency in Perch and All Aspect ACM

Demonstrate Proficiency in JHMCS employment

SSTO

All Aspect ACM – Cap and Tap

Perch ACM Setup(s)

2 F-15s v 2 RED

2: IP, UP MIN REQ 1: P

4 x 2 x G ORD Cap & Tap: 4 x 4 x G

Perch: 0 x 4 x G

8-16 BLOCKS ≤ 7, ≥ 17

[LOF + NCTI] or VID ID BVR

3-1 KILL 3-1

Permanent REM 90º to Flow

KIO REL Regen

KIO REG > 15 NM (>20 desired)

5K AWL/AGL FLOOR 5K AWL/AGL

A/R EA Only 1 Player

Perch Set-Ups:

Blue:16-18K, 1.5-2.0

LAB, 440kts(±10)

Red: 16-18K, 6-9K trail

A/S A/R

ADDT’LS - Flares Defeat AA-11

- Missiles >5” from F/O

- Hold lock > 5 NM

- One passive intercept

Red Ordnance Cap & Tap: 4xAA-10C + 4xAA-11 + G Perch: 4xAA-11 + G

1. One perch setup required, two desired.

2. Incorporate Red Tally One ROE for block adherence/block exit

3. With GCI/AWACS, Link-16 surveillance tracks will be decluttered.

4. GCI/AWACS radio calls will be limited to spike response calls only.

5. Effective completion qualifies the UP to fly with JHMCS during any mission except LOWAT.

6. If MQT-4 was accomplished without JHMCS, this ride will not be flown with JHMCS.

The ride can still be considered effective/complete, however the UP will have to complete a separate JHMCS syllabus program in conjunction with or post MQT.

1. Read AFTTP 3-1.F-15 (S/NF), Chapter 16 “Premerge Defensive Responses” thru “Postmerge Element Air Combat Maneuvering.”

2. Read Weapons School Paper: Element Deconfliction, Capt. Snowden (02AIN)

3. Read 493 rd

URITS Debriefing Standards.

2 v X Tactical Intercepts

Demonstrate proficiency in Launch and Decide (L&D) Tactical

Intercepts

Demonstrate Proficiency in Simulated Min Fuel Recovery

Tactical Intercepts (L&D)

Simulated Min fuel recovery – UP Leads

2 F-15s v 4 RED

2: IP, UP MIN REQ 2: P, P

SCL ORD 4 x 4 x G

0-4 BLOCKS 5-9

LOF ID BVR

3-1 KILL 3-1

Permanent REM Permanent

KIO REL KIO

KIO REG KIO

1K AWL/AGL FLOOR 1K AWL/AGL

LIMITED MANE’VR LIMITED

A/R EA 50%

As Briefed ADDT’LS

- 3 sortable groups MAX

- Picture set at Fight’s On

- No pre-planned maneuvers

> 30 NM

- ≤ 30 NM defensively react as desired with spike only

- No drags/postholes

Notes:

1. Orchestrated via “Fights On”, “KIO” for each intercept (3x L&D intercepts desired).

2. Merge/Post-merge operations will be briefed and executed with KIOs occurring shortly after post-merge flow begins.

3. Link-16 will not be used on the first intercept.

4. If no Red Air are spiked <30NM, up to 2 bandits may maneuver to facilitate maneuvering bandit work for Blue Air.

1. Read AFTTP 3-1.F-15 (S/NF) Chapter 16:

“Combat Air Patrol” thru “Targeting Plan Communication,”

“Sensors During the Intercept” thru “Drop Execution,” &

“Two-ship Intercept Considerations” thru “Two-Ship Post Merge Ops.”

2. Review 493

URITS Debriefing Standards.

MQT SIM-3

Tactical Intercepts (Launch and Leave)

Demonstrate Proficiency in local area procedures, UK ATC / IFR procedures

Demonstrate Proficiency in Launch and Leave employment in the local area

Demonstrate Proficiency in normal and emergency instrument approaches at Lakenheath

Ground Operations

Departure – MIL T/O

RAS / RIS / Radar control

Unusual Attitude Recoveries

Tactical Employment (TI L&L)

EA Intercepts

Recovery to Lakenheath

Precision / Non-precision approaches (TACAN A)

Emergency divert

Emergency procedures in all phases of flight

After Landing procedures

1. Launch and leave portion should be outnumbered versus an AA-10C threat.

2. Accomplish at least 2 EP’s in each phase of flight.

1. Review T.O.1F-15A-1 Chapter 3.

2. Read AFTTP 3-1.F-15 (S/NF) Chapter 16 “Skate Intercept Tactics” thru “Communicating

Untargeted Groups.”

2 v X +X Defensive Counter-Air

Practice Mission Planning, JMPS programming

Practice Defensive Counter Air

UP programs JMPS according to planning with IP

DCA Scenario

Debrief URITS/ICADS, (if available)

SCL ORD

A/A: 4 x 2 x 4 x G

A/G: 0 x 2 x G x B

5-9 BLOCKS 0-4

LOF + PEI or VID ID BVR

3-1 KILL 3-1

Permanent REM 90º to Flow

KIO REL Regen

KIO REG

2 min Cold (No closer than

30NM to Target)

1K AWL/AGL FLOOR 1K AWL/AGL

A/R EA 50%

As Briefed ADDT’LS

- Realistic 3-1 OCA tactic

- 5 min TOT window w/in vul

4xAA-10C + 2xAA-10D+4xAA-11 + G

1. Mission will be flown using a 15-25 min VUL window.

1. Read AFTTP 3-1.F-15 (S/NF) Chapter 20 “Defensive Counterair Planning and Employment.”

MQT SIM-4

2 + X v X Force Protection / Sweep (OCA)

Demonstrate proficiency in OCA Employment

Demonstrate proficiency in Emergency Procedures

Set-up in CAP behind Marshall Limit Line

Execute OCA profile at IP’s discretion

SCL ORD 4 x 2 x 4 x G

[LOF + PEI (NCTI /

POO)] or VID

ID N/A

3-1 KILL 3-1

N/A REM PERMANENT

N/A REG IAW SIM Profile

A/R EA 50% of Forces

TC/TL: 5NM of route, and 1000’of striker altitude. NCTI overrides

TC/TL.

ADDT’LS

Valid 3-1 Tactic

1. IP will determine profile and scenario. Strikers will simulate realistic tactic

(Route/Timing/Ord/Jettison criteria) for the target.

2. EP’s logically throughout sim. Next Sim will be a Mission Check.

3. Discuss and execute SAM defense options.

1. Read AFTTP 3-1.F-15 (S/NF) Chapter 18 “Threat and Mission Contingency Planning” and

Chapter 21 “Offensive Counterair Planning and Employment.”

MQT SIM-5

Mission Check/EP Evaluation (DCA)

Satisfy all requirements for a Mission checkride IAW 48OG/OGV policy

IAW Mission Check profile provided by the SEFE IAW USAFE and

Unit Directives.

MQT SIM-4 & MQT-7

Console Operator

SEFE, UP

1. This mission will be flown IAW a 48OG/OGV check ride profile.

2. Scenario and SPINS as determined by the SEFE.

1. Review Mission Preparation items for MQT SIM-1 for systems knowledge and all MQT prep items for tactical knowledge/execution.

2. Talk to SEFE for specifics at least one day prior.

2 v X +X Defensive Counter-Air

CMR Certification

Demonstrate proficiency as an MR Wingman

Satisfy all requirements for a Mission Checkride IAW 48OG/OGV

UP programs JMPS according to planning with SEFE

Mission specifics as determined by the SEFE

1. Reference SPINS from MQT-7. SEFE may adjust SPINS as required.

2. Scenario will simulate a current real world tasking – OPLAN / SUPPLAN

3. Mission will be flown using a 15-25 min VUL window.

4. SQ/CC or designated SEFE will fly as the certifying official

5. It is desired, but not required, to complete MQT SIM-5 prior to MQT-8.

6. Upon successful completion of MQT-8 and MQT SIM-5, UP will be certified as a CMR Wingman.

1. Review AFTTP 3-1.F-15 (S/NF) Chapter 20 “Defensive Counterair Planning and Employment.”

2. Read 48FW Flight Examiner Guide.

MQT-9

2 v X Night Intercepts

Demonstrate proficiency in Night operations and tactical intercepts w/ NVGs

Demonstrate proficiency in NAAR

Night Operations

NAAR

Night Tactical Intercepts w/ NVGs

SCL ORD 4 x 4 x G

0-4 BLOCKS 5-9

LOF + PEI ID BVR

3-1 KILL 3-1

Permanent REM Permanent

KIO REL KIO

KIO REG KIO

Per Night TRs FLOOR Per Night TRs

LIMITED MANE’VR LIMITED

A/R EA 50%

As Briefed ADDT’LS

- 3 Groups MAX

- Picture set at Fight’s On

- No maneuvers > 30 NM

- ≤ 30 NM defensively react as desired with spike

- 1 aircraft can drag once per engagement (60” max)

Notes:

1. Brief will emphasize night Limitations and Hazards (spatial disorientation, task saturation, etc)

2. MQT-9 may be flown before the MQT-8 Certification.

3. A UIP may lead this mission on an IPUG-10 upgrade with the IP observing the brief and debrief. The IP may fly in any position, including the backseat of a D-model or Red Air.

4. If the UP did not complete NVG training in IQT the UP will not fly this sortie with NVGs and will have to complete a separate NVG syllabus program in conjunction with or post MQT.

1. Read AFTTP 3-1.F-15 (S/NF), Chapter 17 “Night/Instrument Meteorological Condition Ops.”

2. Read AFTTP 3-3.F-15C, Chapter 8 “Night/Instrument Meteorological Condition Operations.”

3. Review 493

FS Admin Standards specifically for night operations.

MQT-10

2 v X LOWAT

Demonstrate proficiency in tactical formation flying and ridge crossings at low altitude.

Demonstrate proficiency in offensive and defensive maneuvering in the low altitude environment.

Demonstrate proficiency in low altitude tactical intercepts and stern conversions.

Low altitude mission planning, UK Low Fly system

G-Awareness Exercise

LOWAT Exercises w/ JHMCS (if available)

Tactical Letdown

LOWAT Tactical Formation / Ridge Crossings at 500’ AGL

Route Abort Exercise

Offensive / Defensive Maneuvering

2v2 Tactical Intercepts

FTU/TX LOWAT Qual

2 F-15’s v 2 RED

2: LOWAT IP, UP MIN REQ 1: LOWAT P

SCL-1 ORD 4 x 4 x G

As Briefed BLOCKS As Briefed

LOF or VID ID BVR

3-1 KILL 3-1

Permanent REM Permanent

KIO REL KIO

KIO REG KIO

500’ AGL FLOOR 500’ AGL

LIMITED < 5K’AGL MANE’VR LIMITED < 5K’ AGL

A/R EA 50%

As Briefed ADDT’LS Def React <25NM w/ Spike

Notes:

1. IF MQT-5 was flown w/o JHMCS this sortie will not be flown w/ JHMCS, unless the UP has completed the separate JHMCS syllabus sorties 1 & 3. The UP will not be cleared LOWAT with JHMCS if equipment is unavailable for this sortie.

2. A qualified JHMCS IP must lead this sortie in order for the UP to execute with JHMCS at low alt.

3. If fallout occurs airborne, the sortie may be effective down to a 1V1.

4. This sortie may be flown with two (JHMCS) UPs and two (JHMCS) LOWAT IPs.

5. Reference AFTTP 3-3.F-15C, Chapter 9.5 for further LOWAT exercise SPINS.

1. Read AFTTP 3-3.F-15C Chapter 7 “Low Altitude Operations.”

MQT-11

#2/4 in a 4-Ship

Observe 4-ship mission planning

Demonstrate proficiency in executing briefed plan as a wingman in a 4-ship

Observe mission planning and execute given tasks from #1

4-ship employment

4 F-15’s v 4+ RED

Minimum:

Blue – 3: IP, UP, P

Red – 3: P, P, P

1. This sortie may be accomplished with any of the IPUG syllabus 4-Ship sorties.

2. The UP will plan to fly as the IP’s Wingman.

3. Mission and SPINS will be determined by the IP.

1. Read AFTTP 3-1.F-15 (S/NF) Chapter 16 “Four-Ship Launch and Leave Tactics” thru

“Four-Ship Launch and Decide Tactics”.

2. Mission preparation as determined by the 4-Ship Flight Lead.

Chemical Warfare / Tactical Employment

Familiarize UP with CW procedures and protective ensemble

(capabilities and limitations)

Practice flying in CW ensemble

Pre flight donning of AERPS

SID – MAX A/B T/O

Tactical Employment

EPs

Recovery to Lakenheath

Precision or Non-precision approach

After Landing Procedures

1. Scenario and SPINS as determined by SIM IP.

1. UP will fit AERPS equipment with life support and be familiar with operation.

MQT-12

Chemical Warfare Familiarization

Familiarize UP with CW ensemble procedures

Practice flying in CW ensemble

Familiarize UP with CW decontamination procedures

Life support demonstration of CW donning procedures

G-Awareness Exercise

Mission will be flown as a BFM or 2 v X day intercepts

Additional restrictions IAW 11-2F15, Vol. 1, Chapter 3

IP (or Sq Sup), UP

Minimum:

1 x F-15D, UP / IP

(or Sqdn Supervisor)

1. Reference AFI 11-2F-15 v1, Chapter 3.5.

2. IP will determine specific mission and SPINS for this flight.

3. MQT SIM CW will be accomplished no earlier than 30 days prior to MQT-12. If greater than

30 days have elapsed, a refresher MQT SIM CW will be accomplished.

4. Full procedures should be introduced IAW Life Support TO 14P3-1-151 AERPS Buddy Dress procedures, but only the mask, filter pack, and gloves will be worn in-flight.

5. UP will preflight the Chem ensemble and review all procedures with Life Support technicians a minimum of one hour prior to the mission briefing.

6. UP must complete Initial CW Flight no later than 90 days from completion of MQT-8.

1. Reference AFI 11-2F-15 v1, Chapter 3.5.

MQT-13

Live Gun Employment

Demonstrate proficiency in air-to-air gunnery

Live-fire

Perch/butterfly setups or intercept to live gun employment

2 F-15’s v 1 Tow

Notes:

1. The IP must be a qualified live gun employment IP.

2. Mission may be combined with any other CT or upgrade training according to UP’s capability and Sq CC’s discretion.

3. A hit or a VTR assessment of valid RATR on a hot pass is required for initial gun employment qualification.

1. Read AFI 11-214, Attachment 5.

2. Read Weapons School Paper: Combat Banner Operations, Maj. Lynch (02BIN)

2-Ship Flight Lead Upgrade

MISSION SCENARIO LINEUP PRE-REQ’S

2 FLA-1 Responsibilities and Standards IP*, UP Pre-req’s IAW 11-2F-15V1

2 FLA-2 Perch BFM Academics IP*, UP 2 FLA -1

2 FL-1 Offensive BFM UP, IP* 2 FLA-2

2 FL-2 Defensive BFM UP, IP* 2 FL-1

2 FLA-3 HABFM Academics IP*, UP 2 FLA -2

2 FL-3 Hi-Aspect BFM UP, IP 2 FLA-3 / 2 FL-2

2 FLA-4 ACM Academics IP*, UP 2 FLA-3

2 FL-4

2 v 1 (+1)

Perch / All-Aspect ACM

UP, IP

2 FLA-4

2 FL-3

2 FLA-5 TI/SRR Academics IP*, UP 2 FLA-4, 2 FL-4

2 FL SIM -1 Short Range Recommits UP, IP 2 FLA-5

2 FL-5

2 v X

Tactical Intercepts

UP / IP 2 FLA-5

2 FL SIM -2 Launch and Leave TI UP, IP 2 FL SIM-1

2 FLA-6 DCA / OCA Academics IP*, UP 2-FL SIM-2

2 FL SIM -3 Offensive Counter-Air UP, IP 2 FLA-6

2 FL-6

2 + X v X

Defensive Counter-Air /

Certification

UP, CC**

2 FLA-6 / 2FL SIM -2

2 FL-5

2 FLA-7 LOWAT Academics IP*, UP 2 FL-5

2 FL-7 2 v X LOWAT UP, IP 2 FLA-7

2 FLA-8 Night Academics IP*, UP 2 FL SIM-2 / 2 FL-5

2 FL-8 2 v X Night UP, IP 2 FLA-8

2 FL-9 #3 in a 4-ship P, P, UP, IP 2 FL-6

2 FLA-9 Live Gun Employment Acad. IP*, UP 2 FL-4

2 FL-10 Live Gun Employment UP, IP 2 FLA-9

* Desired to be accomplished with a WIC graduate, if possible (an IP is required on all missions).

** The Squadron CC or designated representative will certify the UP as a flight lead.

Notes:

1. The Squadron Commander may alter this program to accommodate the background, experience, and demonstrated capabilities of individual pilots. 2 FLUG sorties should be combined with NVG/

JHMCS, and may be incorporated into other upgrade sorties where applicable.

1. The G-Awareness Exercise will be evaluated on 2 FL-1 and 2 FL-2 at a minimum.

2. The Anti-G Straining Maneuver will be evaluated on all rides during tactical maneuvering.

3. Missions may be flown out of order at the discretion of the squadron commander provided day training precedes similar night training events.

4. UP must lead a Day and Night tanker rejoin and AAR with an IP. Per 11-F-15V1 DAAR will be accomplished before NAAR.

5. UP will lead a minimum of two formation takeoffs and landings and lead an instrument trail departure and recovery during the program IAW 11-2F-15V1.

6. 4-ship admin should be accomplished to the maximum extent possible when applicable.

7. During FLUG, once an administrative item has been briefed to standards, the UP may rely on SQ standards and written guidance in future briefs.

8. JHMCS Qualified UPs will brief JHMCS considerations after 2 FL-2.

9. Minimum numbers required on all rides are for fallout situations, not for minimum scheduling.

2-Ship Flight Lead Flow

2 FL-5

2 FLA-6

ACT

2 FL-9

#3 of 4

2 FL-6

2 FLA-1

INTRO

2 FL-2

2 FL-1

2 FL-4

2 FL-3

2 FLA-2

BFM

2 FLA-4

2 FLA-3

2 FLA-5

TI/SRR

2FL

SIM-1

SRR

2FL

SIM-2

TI L/L

2FL

SIM-3

2 FLA-9

LIVE

GUN

2 FL-10

2 FLA-7

2 FL-7

2 FLA-8

2 FL-8

2FLA - 1

2-Ship FL Responsibilities and Standards

Understand flight lead role, responsibilities, and duties

Understand expectations of flight lead brief, execution, and debrief

Understand F-15 AHC, Chase procedures, AAR procedures

Understand Training Rules

Flight Lead Role – Difference from wingman

Flight Lead Responsibilities/Duties – Mission Prep, Syllabus

Briefing – Board/Room setup, Use of various Media

Scenario development

Mission and Tactical Objectives

Debriefing

AGSM review

F-15 AHC

Chase procedures

AAR procedures – Day/Night

Training Rules – Day, Night, LOWAT

IAW 11-2F15V1, Ch.6

Time – 2.0 hour

1. It is desired that the Squadron Weapons Officer teach 2 FLA-1.

MISSION PREPARATION:

1. Read AFTTP 3-3.F-15C Chapters 2 & 3, Chapter 4 “Aircraft Handling Characteristics,” and

Chapter 6.

2. Review AFI 11-2F-15V3, F-15 Operations Procedures

3. Review LAKI 11-2F-15/EV3 & LAKI 13-201 Local Area Procedures

4. Review 48 th

OG Admin Standards & 493 rd

Squadron Admin Standards

5. Review AFI 11-205, Aircraft Cockpit and Formation Signals

6. Review AFI 11-202V3, General Flight Rules

7. Review AFI 11-214 & ACE Manual 75-2-1 “Fighting Edge.”

BFM Academics

Understand how to brief, execute, and debrief Perch BFM

Flight Lead Responsibilities/Duties – Mission Prep, Board/Room setup, Mission and Tactical Objectives, Execution

Briefing

Admin

High Angle Gun Attack Exercise

Offensive – 3K’, 6K’, 9K’ Setups

Defensive – 9K’, 6K’, 3K’ Setups

Maneuvering with Rudder (when and how)

Debriefing

Engagement reconstruction with/without URITS/ICADS

Tape review, Analysis

2 FLA-1

Time – 3.0 hours

1. Focus on basic Turn Circle, Control Zone BFM with modified AIM-9/Gun WEZs.

2. These academics may be split into two sessions to address OBFM and DBFM separately.

1. Read AFTTP 3-3.F-15C Chapter 4 “Basic Fighter Maneuvers” thru “Defensive Basic

Fighter Maneuvers.”

2. Read Weapons School Papers:

- Max Performing the Eagle, Capt. Hinds (03A)

- Applying the Control Zone in Offensive BFM, Capt. Davis (04A)

- Rudder Use During BFM and High AOA Maneuvering, Capt Corcoran (98B)

- Methodology of the Debrief, Capt Brown (06A)

2 FL-1

Offensive BFM

Demonstrate Proficiency in leading a Formation Takeoff

Demonstrate proficiency in briefing Offensive BFM

Demonstrate proficiency in area management and setups

Demonstrate proficiency leading DAAR

Demonstrate proficiency in Defensive BFM

Demonstrate proficiency in leading a Formation Landing

Practice engagement reconstruction and debriefing without

URITS/ICADS

Offensive BFM brief

Formation Takeoff

DAAR

G-Awareness Exercise

High Angle Gun Snap Exercise as target and shooter

Defensive BFM for UP – 3K’, 6K’, 9K’

Formation Landing

Debrief (chalk/whiteboard)

Engagement reconstruction

Tape review, analysis

DFP development

2 FLA - 2

UP, IP

0 x 4 Mod AIM-9 x G ORD 0 x 4 Mod AIM-9 x G

2 Missiles or 3-1 Gun

Track

KILL

2 Missiles or 3-1 Gun

Track

KIO REL KIO

Rule of 9’s SEP Rule of 9’s

5K AWL/AGL FLOOR 5K AWL/AGL

Notes:

1. The brief will be 60 +/- 5 minutes

2. It is desired that either 2FL-1 or 2FL-2 be flown with a WIC graduate, if possible.

3. UP will brief formation takeoff and formation landing procedures.

4. UP will brief Day AAR procedures if tanker assets are available

5. If unable DAAR, mission will be graded as “EFFECTIVE (Incomplete for DAAR)”.

2 FL-2

Defensive BFM

Demonstrate proficiency in briefing Defensive BFM

Demonstrate proficiency in Offensive BFM

Demonstrate proficiency in engagement reconstruction and debriefing without URITS/ICADS

Defensive BFM brief

Formation Takeoff

G-Awareness Exercise

Offensive BFM for UIP – 9K’, 6K’, 3K’

Formation Landing

Debrief (chalk)

Engagement reconstruction

2 FL - 1

0 x 4 Mod AIM-9 x G ORD 0 x 4 Mod AIM-9 x G

2 Missiles or 3-1 Gun

Track

KILL

2 Missiles or 3-1 Gun

Track

KIO REL KIO

Rule of 9’s SEP Rule of 9’s

5K AWL/AGL FLOOR 5K AWL/AGL

Notes:

1. The brief will be 55 +/- 5 minutes (If an exercise is briefed the UP may add 5 minutes).

2. It is desired that either 2FL-1 or 2FL-2 should be flown with a WIC graduate, if possible.

HABFM Academics

Understand how to brief, execute, and debrief High Aspect BFM with JHMCS setup, Mission and Tactical Objectives, Execution w/ and w/o

JHMCS

Briefing

Hi-Aspect BFM and BVR AAMD Exercise w/ JHMCS vs a HOBS threat

Debriefing

Engagement reconstruction with/without URITS/ICADS

Tape review, Analysis

Time – 2.5 hours

1. Focus on one and two circle mechanics to transition to control zone BFM vs a high off- boresight threat.

Mission Preparation:

1. Read AFTTP 3-3.F-15C Chapter 4 “High Aspect Basic Fighter Maneuvers.”

2. Review AFTTP 3-1.General Planning (S/NF) Chapter 10 “Shot / Kill Criteria.”

3. Read Weapons School Papers:

- Vertical Maneuvering in High Aspect BFM, Capt. Reedy (04A)

- F-15C Single Circle High Aspect BFM, Capt. Abba (03B)

- All-Aspect Missile Defense Versus Emerging Threats (S/NF), Maj Yao, (05A)

2 FL-3

High-Aspect BFM

Demonstrate proficiency in briefing High Aspect BFM and BVR

AAMD

Demonstrate proficiency leading an instrument trail departure

Demonstrate proficiency in High Aspect BFM and BVR AAMD

Demonstrate proficiency leading an instrument trail recovery debriefing with URITS/ICADS

High Aspect BFM and BVR AAMD brief

Instrument trail departure

G-Awareness Exercise

High Aspect BFM - Butterfly Setup

BVR AAMD Exercise - UP flies as Defender minimum

Instrument trail recovery

Debrief URITS/ICADS

Engagement reconstruction

2 FLA – 3

2 FL – 2

4-120C x 4-9X x G ORD 4-120C x 4-9X x G //

(AA-10A)

3 Missiles (1 per merge) or 3-1 Gun Track

KILL

3 Missiles (1 per merge) or 3-1 Gun Track

KIO REL KIO

Rule of 12’s <2K’ of Floor SEP Rule of 12’s <2K’ of Floor

5K AWL/AGL FLOOR 5K AWL/AGL

Defender low block for

Exercises

BLOCKS

Notes:

1. The brief will be 60 +/- 5 minutes. The brief will focus on basic HABFM skills and front quarter WEZ(s) vs a HOBS threat.

2. Fuel permitting - UP may swap roles for AAMD exercise.

3. Only one AIM-9X shot counts towards a kill per engagement.

4. If URITS/ICADS is unavailable this ride can still be effective/complete with a chalk debrief.

ACM Academics

Understand how to brief, execute, and debrief Perch and All-aspect

ACM (Cap and Tap) setup, Mission and Tactical Objectives, Execution

4-ship Admin – Instrument Trail Departure & Recovery/Systems

Checks/Battle Damage Check

Briefing

Mass Coordination

Engaged/Support Roles, Priorities, Comm

Perch ACM w/ and w/o JHMCS

All-Aspect, Cap and Tap – Visual/Radar/RWR Pickups w/ and w/o

JHMCS / Defensive Response Actions

Debriefing

Pre-Mass

Mass - Engagement reconstruction with/without URITS/ICADS

Element - Tape review, Analysis

Time – 2.5 hours

1. Review AFTTP 3-3.F-15C Chapter 3 “Formations” for 4-Ship Admin Specifics

2. Read AFTTP 3-1.F-15 (S/NF), Chapter 16 “Premerge Defensive Responses” thru “Postmerge Element Air Combat Maneuvering.”

3. Read Weapons School Paper: Element Deconfliction, Capt. Snowden (02AIN)

2 v 1 (+ 1) Perch / All-Aspect ACM

Demonstrate proficiency in briefing Perch and All Aspect ACM

Demonstrate proficiency in Perch and All Aspect ACM

Mass Coordination brief, Perch and All Aspect ACM brief

4-Ship Instrument Trail Departure/Systems check

G-Awareness Exercise

Perch ACM Setup

All Aspect ACM – Cap and Tap

4-Ship Battle Damage Check/Instrument Trail Recovery

Debrief (chalk)

Pre-mass

Mass Debrief

Flight Debrief - Tape review, DFP Development

2 FLA – 4

2 FL - 3

2: IP, UP MIN REQ 1: P

4 x 2 x G ORD Cap & Tap: 4 x 4 x G

Perch: 0 x 4 x G

8-16 BLOCKS ≤ 7, ≥ 17

[LOF + NCTI] or VID ID BVR

3-1 KILL 3-1

Permanent REM 90º to Flow

KIO REL Regen

KIO REG > 15 NM (>20 desired)

5K AWL/AGL FLOOR 5K AWL/AGL

A/R EA Only 1 Player

Perch Set-Ups:

Blue:16-18K, 1.5-2.0

LAB, 440kts(±10)

Red: 16-18K, 6-9K trail

A/S A/R

ADDT’LS - Flares Defeat AA-11

- Missiles >5” from F/O

- Hold lock > 5 NM

- One passive intercept

Cap & Tap: 4xAA-10C + 4xAA-11 + G Perch: 4xAA-11 + G

1. Brief will be 60 +/- 5 minutes (including the coordination brief).

2. Incorporate Red Tally One ROE for block adherence/block exit

3. If available, GCI will provide spike response calls only.

4. With GCI/AWACS, Link-16 surveillance tracks will be decluttered.

5. Two perch set-ups desired, one required.

2 FLA-5

Tactical Intercept / Short Range Radar Academics

Understand how to brief, execute, and debrief Tactical

Intercepts/SRR setup, Mission and Tactical Objectives, Execution

Briefing (2-ship)

Mass Coordination - RED / C2

CAP management, Radar work, Search/Sanitize/Sample

Commit, Picture Building/Std Comm Formats

L&D, L&L Intercepts and Targeting

Weapons Employment

Maneuvering Bandits

Short Range Radar, Merge Execution

AOR Targeting

Degraded Operations

Debriefing

Pre-Mass

Mass - Engagement reconstruction without URITS/ICADS

SIM Debrief techniques

Element - Tape review, Analysis

1. Read AFTTP 3-1.F-15 (S/NF) Chapter 16:

“Combat Air Patrol” thru “Targeting Plan Communication,”

“Sensors During the Intercept” thru “Drop Execution,”

“Two-ship Intercept Considerations” thru “Two-Ship Post Merge Ops,” &

“Skate Intercept Tactics” thru “Communicating Untargeted Groups.”

2. Read AFTTP 3-1.1 General Planning and Employment, Attachment 1 “Air to Air Communication

Standards.”

3. Read Weapons School Papers:

- Tactical Intercept Priorities, Capt Bradley (05A)

2 FL SIM - 1

2 v X Short Range Recommits

Demonstrate proficiency in briefing Short Range Recommits

Demonstrate proficiency in SRR

SRR Brief

2 v X Short Range Recommits

Simulator Debrief

Mass Debrief (fight run-through via sim playback)

2 FLA – 5

SCL ORD 4 x 4 x G

LOF or VID ID N/A

Simulator Replication KILL Simulator Replication

KIO REL KIO

KIO REG KIO

A/R EA 50%

As Briefed ADDT’LS - 3 Bandits Total

Notes:

1. Brief will be 45 ± 5 minutes (no coordination brief).

2. See 493 DOW for SPINS Specifics.

2. Emphasis will be placed on RADAR mechanics, AAMD, VMS, and cold priorities.

3. Blue Air “Shields” will remain on during the intercepts to facilitate flow. Any valid

Red Air Kills will be noted (“Flashed Red”) and addressed in the debrief.

4. If simulators are unavailable, this ride may be executed as an actual sortie with a scheduled 2 vs 3 min.

2 v X Tactical Intercepts

Demonstrate proficiency in briefing 2-ship Launch and Decide

(L&D) Tactical Intercepts

Demonstrate proficiency in 2-ship L&D Tactical Intercepts

Demonstrate proficiency in leading a simulated min fuel recovery

Mass Coordination brief

Tactical Intercept brief (L&D)

G-Awareness Exercise

Tactical Intercepts (L&D)

Simulated Min Fuel Recovery

Debrief (chalk)

Pre-mass

2 FLA – 5

2: UP, IP MIN REQ 2: P, P

SCL ORD 4 x 4 x G

0-4 BLOCKS 5-9

LOF or VID ID BVR

3-1 KILL 3-1

Permanent REM Permanent

KIO REL KIO

KIO REG KIO

1K AWL/AGL FLOOR 1K AWL/AGL

LIMITED MANE’VR LIMITED

A/R EA 50%

As Briefed ADDT’LS

- 3 sortable groups MAX

- Picture set at Fight’s On

- No pre-planned maneuvers

> 30 NM

- ≤ 30 NM defensively react as desired with spike only

- No drags/postholes

Notes:

1. Brief will be 60 ± 5 minutes (including the coordination brief).

2. Merge/Post-merge ops will be briefed and executed. KIO shortly after post-merge flow.

3. Orchestrated via “Fights On”, “KIO” for each intercept.

4. Link-16 will not be used on the first intercept.

5. If no Red Air are spiked <30NM, up to 2 bandits may maneuver to facilitate maneuvering bandit work for Blue Air.

2 FL SIM - 2

2 v X Launch and Leave (L&L) Tactical Intercepts

Demonstrate proficiency in briefing 2-Ship L&LTactical Intercepts

Demonstrate proficiency in 2-Ship L&L Tactical intercpets

Tactical Intercept brief (L&L)

Tactical Intercepts (L&L)

Simulator Debrief

2 FL SIM - 1

LOF or VID ID N/A

Simulator Replication KILL Simulator Replication

KIO REL Regen

KIO REG N/A

A/R EA 50%

As Briefed ADDT’LS - 4 Groups

-Min of 6 Sim Bandits

1. Complete 2 FL-5 before this ride, if possible.

2. Brief will be 45 ± 5 minutes (no coordination brief)

3. Merge/Post-merge will be briefed and executed. KIO shortly after post-merge flow.

4. Orchestrated via “Fights On”, “KIO” for each intercept. Console operators will position next picture after each KIO

5. Blue Air “Shields” will remain on during the intercepts to facilitate flow. Any valid Red Air kills will be noted (“Flashed Red”) and addressed in the debrief.

6. If simulators are unavailable, this ride may be executed as an actual sortie, 2 vs 4 min.

ACT Academics

Understand how to brief, execute, and debrief DCA/OCA missions setup, Mission and Tactical Objectives, Execution

Briefing (2-Ship)

Mass Coordination

Striker / SEAD / C2 / SAM Coordination

Marshall/Push/Commit

Intercept Options (DEZ Management)

Skates / Cold Ops / AOR Targeting / Short Skates

Force Protection / Sweep (OCA)

Reset Flow/CAPs, Target Area Ops, Get Well

SAM Considerations

Degraded Operations

Debriefing

Pre-Mass

Mass - Engagement reconstruction with/without URITS/ICADS

Element - Tape review, DFP development

2 FL SIM-2

1. These academics may be split into two sessions to address DCA and OCA separately.

Mission Preparation:

1. Read AFTTP 3-1.F-15 (S/NF):

Chapter 15 “Air-to-Air Mission Planning Considerations.”

Chapter 18 “Threat and Mission Contingency Planning”

Chapter 20 “Defensive Counterair Planning and Employment.”

Chapter 21 “Offensive Counterair Planning and Employment.”

2. Read 493 rd

URITS Debriefing Standards.

3. Read Weapons School Paper:

- DCA DEZ Fundamentals, Capt Kent (05A)

2 FL SIM - 3

2+X v X Offensive Counter-Air

Demonstrate proficiency in briefing missionized 2-Ship OCA

Demonstrate proficiency in leading a 2-Ship OCA mission

Striker Coordination Brief

OCA Brief

2+X v X OCA Scenario

Simulator Debrief

2 FLA - 6

Console Operator, N/A BLOCKS N/A

LOF + PEI or VID ID N/A

Simulator Replication KILL Simulator Replication

KIO REL KIO

KIO REG KIO

A/R EA 50%

-TL/TC: +/- 5NM of route, and +/- 1000’ striker altitude.

NCTI overrides TL/TC.

- A/G: Simulator entities

- 4 Groups MAX

- Min 6 Red Air

1. Brief will be 45 ± 5 minutes (UP will brief striker coordination to IP but no admin/red air coordination).

2. Scenario will simulate Flag type scenario or current real-world tasking.

3. Blue Air “Shields” will remain on during the intercepts to facilitate flow. Any valid Red Air kills will be noted (“Flashed Red”) and addressed in the debrief.

4. If simulators are unavailable, this ride may be executed as an actual sortie with a scheduled 2+1 vs 4 min.

2 FL-6

2 v X +X Defensive Counter-Air/Certification

Demonstrate proficiency in briefing missionized 2-Ship DCA

Demonstrate proficiency in leading a 2-Ship DCA mission

Demonstrate proficiency in conducting a URITS/ICADS debrief for a DCA mission

Mass Coordination Brief

DCA Brief

DCA scenario

Debrief URITS/ICADS, (if available)

Pre-mass

2 FL – 5

2 FL SIM – 2

2: UP, IP MIN REQ 2(A/A): P, P

SCL ORD

A/A: 4 x 2 x 4 x G

A/G: 0 x 2 x G x B

5-9 BLOCKS 0-4

LOF + PEI or VID ID BVR

3-1 KILL 3-1

Permanent REM 90º to Flow

KIO REL Regen

KIO REG

- 2 min Cold

(> 30NM from target min)

1K AWL/ 500 AGL* FLOOR 1K AWL/ 500 AGL*

A/R EA 50%

As Briefed ADDT’LS

- Realistic OCA tactic

- 5 min TOT window within vul

* 500’ AGL Floor if 2 FL – 7 LOWAT complete.

1. Brief will be 60 ± 5 minutes (including the coordination brief).

2. Scenario will simulate a current real world tasking – OPLAN / SUPPLAN.

3. Mission will be flown using a 15-25 min VUL period.

4. SQ/CC or designated IP will fly as Certifying Official.

5. UP is a qualified 2-Ship Flight Lead upon successful completion of mission.

2 FLA-7

LOWAT Academics

Understand how to brief, execute, and debrief LOWAT missions

LOWAT (2-ship)

UK Low-level requirements

Training Rules

EP’s, Emergency Dive Recovery

Vertical Awareness Exercises

Ridge Crossings

Conversions

Offensive/Defensive Maneuvering

2 v X LOWAT tactics

Targeting / intercept considerations

WEZ considerations

AAMD considerations

Time – 2.0 hours

1. A LOWAT qualified instructor is required.

1. Read AFTTP 3-3.F-15C Chapter 7 “Low Altitude Operations.”

2. Reference AFTTP 3-3.F-15C, Chapter 9.5 for further LOWAT exercise SPINS.

2 FL-7

2 v X LOWAT INTERCEPTS

Demonstrate proficiency in mission planning and leading a 2-ship in the low altitude environment

Demonstrate proficiency in briefing LOWAT exercises and tactics

Demonstrate proficiency in LOWAT exercises and tactics

Demonstrate proficiency in LOWAT engagement reconstruction and debrief with URITS/ICADS

LOWAT Brief

LOWAT Exercises

Vertical Awareness Maneuvers

Defensive Response Maneuvers

LOWAT Tactical Intercepts

Debrief URITS/ICADS, (if available)

Pre-mass

2 FLA - 7

2: UP, LOWAT IP MIN REQ 1: LOWAT P

SCL ORD 4 x 4 x G

500’ – 2000’ AGL BLOCKS > 2500’ AGL

LOF + PEI or VID ID BVR

3-1 KILL 3-1

Permanent REM Permanent

KIO REL REG

KIO REG As Briefed

500’ AGL FLOOR 500’ AGL

LIMITED < 5K’ AGL MANE’VR LIMITED < 5K’ AGL

A/R EA 50%

As Briefed ADDT’LS Def React <25NM w/ Spike

Notes:

1. The brief will be 60 +/- 5 minutes. Scenario will ensure low altitude maneuvering occurs and UP is able to employ correctly while leading a 2-ship element down to 500’ AGL.

2. LOWAT Exercises will be tailored to UP’s LOWAT currency in order to regain currency or demonstrate proficiency in single/two-ship LOWAT maneuvering before conducting LOWAT tactics at the IP’s discretion.

3. Reference AFTTP 3-3.F-15C, Chapter 9.5 for further LOWAT exercise SPINS.

4. 2 FL-7 may be flown before 2 FL-6 Certification.

2 FLA-8

Night Academics

Understand how to brief, execute, and debrief 2-Ship Night

Intercept missions and NAAR

Night (2-ship)

Training Rules

EP’s

Admin – Equipment, Ground Ops, Lighting, Rejoins, Formations, NAAR

Tactics – Tactical Formations, Deconfliction, Intercept options with and w/o FDL, Potential targeting differences, NVG use, and communications

2 FL -5

2 FL SIM-2

Time – 1.5 hours

2. Read AFTTP 3-3.F-15C, Chapter 8 “Night/Instrument Meteorological Condition Operations.”

3. Review 493

FS Admin Standards specifically for night operations.

2 FL-8

2 v X Night Intercepts

Demonstrate proficiency in mission planning and briefing 2-ship

Night operations and tactical employment

Demonstrate proficiency in Night admin and tactical employment

Demonstrate proficiency in Night AAR debriefing with URITS/ICADS

Mass Coordination brief

Night Operations and Tactical brief

Night AAR

Night Tactical Intercepts

Debrief URITS/ICADS, (if available)

Pre-mass

2 FLA - 8

Sceduling Requirements

2: UP, Night IP MIN REQ 2: P, P

SCL ORD 4 x 2 x 4 x G

0-4 BLOCKS 5-9

LOF + PEI or VID ID BVR

3-1 KILL 3-1

Permanent REM Permanent

KIO REL KIO

KIO REG KIO

Per Night TRs FLOOR Per Night TRs

LIMITED MANE’VR LIMITED

A/R EA 50%

As Briefed ADDT’LS

- 3 Groups MAX

- Picture set at Fight’s On

- No maneuvers > 30 NM

- ≤ 30 NM defensively react…