48 OG - F-15E Instructor Syllabus.pdf

48 FW F-15E Instructor Upgrade Training Syllabus Jan 05 (Change 1, 1 Sep 10)

48 FW F-15E

INSTRUCTOR UPGRADE

SYLLABUS

48 OSS/OSOT 1 Jan 05 (Change 1, 1 Sep 10)

This syllabus revises and updates the 48 th Fighter Wing Instructor Training Syllabus, dated December

1996: in addition to numerous administrative changes, the night transition (pilot only) ride has been removed. Also, the IBSAN requirement for RCP qualification has been removed, and an Instructor CAS ride has been added. The syllabus provides 48FW guidance for upgrading F-15E Instructor Pilots (IP) and Instructor Weapons System Officers (IWSO) and is in line with AFI 11-2F-15E Volume 1 (dated 22

Aug 03).

Certified by:

//signed// 1 Jan 05

RONALD K. LAUGHBAUM, Colonel, USAF

Commander, 48 th Operations Group

Change 1 to this syllabus provides squadron leadership with the option of conducting specific upgrades in the MTC. See IACT, IBSAN, and ISAT-2 syllabus pages for specifics.

Change 1 Certified by:

DANIEL J. ORCUTT, Colonel, USAF

Commander, 48 th Operations Group

TH

FIGHTER WING

INSTRUCTOR UPGRADE TRAINING SYLLABUS

-- 1 JAN 05 --

This syllabus defines the 48 Fighter Wing training/standards necessary to upgrade an F-15E Instructor

Pilot (IP) or Instructor Weapon Systems Officer (IWSO). Deviations are not authorized unless specifically noted and approved.

NUMBER AND CHECK PAGES

CHAPTER 1 – GENERAL GUIDANCE

Regulation Compliance 1-1

Waiver Authority 1-1

Training Certification Objectives 1-1

Program Flow 1-1

Front/Rear Cockpit Certification 1-2

Supervision 1-2

Grading Criteria 1-3

CHAPTER 2 -- ACADEMICS

Instructor Academic Training 2-1

CHAPTER 3 - SIMULATORS

IN – 1 Cockpit Familiarization - Air-to-Air 3-1

IN – 2 Cockpit Familiarization - Air-to-Surface 3-2

CHAPTER 4 -- SORTIES

ITR (P) Transition 4-1

IBFM Basic Fighter Maneuvers 4-3

IACM Air Combat Maneuvering 4-5

IACT Air Combat Tactics 4-7

IBSA Basic Surface Attack 4-9

IBSAN Basic Surface Attack Night 4-11

ISAT 1 Surface Attack Tactics 1 4-13

ISAT 2 Surface Attack Tactics 2 4-15

ICAS Close Air Support 4-17

IEVAL Instructor Evaluation 4-19

Attachment: Instructor Plan/Flow

CHAPTER 1 - GENERAL GUIDANCE

REGULATION COMPLIANCE:

1. This syllabus adheres to all guidance published in AFI 11-2F-15E Vol 1. (22 Aug 03).

2. The squadron commander (SQ/CC) will determine entry into the instructor upgrade program. The following minimum flying hours are required prior to entering the instructor program

a. Pilot: Must be 4-ship flight lead with 1000 hours IP/MP/FP time of which 300 hours are Primary

Aircraft Inventory (PAI), or

700 IP/MP/FP hours in an 11Fxx AFSC of which 100 hours are PAI, or

600 IP/MP/FP hours in an 11Fxx AFSC of which 200 hours are PAI, or

500 IP/MP/FP hours in an 11Fxx AFSC of which 300 hours are PAI.

b. WSO: 700 total hours of which 100 hours is PAI, or

600 total hours of which 200 hours is PAI, or

500 total hours of which 300 hours is PAI

WAIVER AUTHORITY:

Squadrons should tailor upgrade programs to fit the individual’s experience and qualification. Ops Group

(OG) CC may waive selected missions based on previous experience/qualifications. Failure to complete specific training events (i.e., AAR) need not delay certification. In such cases the SQ/CC will certify instructors with appropriate limitations until the training is complete.

Except where specified, the supervising instructor may modify briefing items and mission elements to suit a particular mission or upgradee.

TRAINING CERTIFICATION OBJECTIVES

Course completion certifies aircrew as a qualified Instructor Pilot or Instructor Weapon Systems Officer in all phases of flying the F-15E. The goal of the 48 FW is to complete training within 90 days of program entry.

PROGRAM FLOW

Unless waived, academics must be conducted prior to IN-1. A minimum of one simulator must be conducted prior to the first flight, which will be ITR for pilots. The recommended flow is shown in

Figure 1; however, missions may be conducted in any order. IBSAN will be flown after completion of

IBSA. AAR may be completed on any mission. The upgrading instructor will write a minimum of two gradesheets during the upgrade. The instructor of record will evaluate each gradesheet for content, standardization, student assessment and evaluation. Previous fighter aircraft instructors will write only one gradesheet to be evaluated by the instructor

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I - EVAL

ISAT-1

ISA

ICAS ISAT-2 ISAN

IACT

IACM

IBFM ITR (P) IN-2 IN-1

Figure 1:

Recommended

Program Flow ACADEMICS

FRONT/REAR COCKPIT CERTIFICATION

Before the upgrade begins, the SQ/CC or DO will determine whether a pilot will upgrade as rear cockpit

(RCP) certified, or front cockpit (FCP) only instructor. A minimum of one RCP simulator will be accomplished to familiarize the upgrader with RCP switchology and avionics.

REAR COCKPIT CERTIFICATION: Fly IBSA and IBSAN in the RCP with an IP in the FCP. A RCP qualification check is required.

FRONT COCKPIT ONLY CHECKOUT: IBSA still must be flown in the RCP with an IP in the FCP.

Upgrading IPs are still responsible for RCP HOTAS so they can supervise WSO upgrades. AAR does not have to be flown from the RCP.

SUPERVISION

Pilots: All upgrade sorties will be supervised by an IP or OG/CC approved IWSO in the element. An IP must be in the front cockpit when the upgrading instructor pilot flies in the RCP. IWSOs should instruct simulator events.

WSOs: All upgrade sorties will be supervised by an IP or an IWSO in the element. IPs should instruct simulator events.

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GRADING CRITERIA

1. Syllabus objectives identify each event requiring demonstrated proficiency (grade 2) during a given sortie. Use the following grading criteria:

UNKN: Unknown, Performance was not observed or the element was not performed.

DANG: Dangerous. Performance was unsafe.

Grade 0: Performance indicated a lack of ability and/or knowledge.

Grade 1: Performance is safe, but indicates limited proficiency. Makes errors of commission or omission.

Grade 2: Performance is essentially correct. Recognizes and corrects errors.

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

Grade 4: Performance reflects an unusually high degree of ability.

2. Demonstrated proficiency guidance is provided for each sortie. This guidance is provided as a standardized measure of performance for both instructors and upgrading instructors. The instructor of record has full latitude to define proficiency as that which he deems appropriate.

3. Regression below a grade of two (2) in any specific item, which previously called for demonstrated proficiency, requires re-accomplishment of that item at a grade level of two (2) or higher before flying the instructor evaluation sortie.

4. The instructor of record will declare a sortie as follows-

Effective Complete - When the upgradee accomplishes all required events to the level required by the stated objectives and by previous mission objectives.

Effective/Incomplete - When the upgradee does not accomplish all required events to the level required, but can accomplish the remaining events on a subsequent sortie.

Non-effective - When the upgradee does not accomplish all required events to the level required, and cannot accomplish the remaining events on a subsequent sortie. Non-effective missions are ―Non-effective/Student Non-progression‖ or ―Non-effective/Other‖. When the instructor of record grades one or more mission elements/events ―Dangerous‖, the overall grade will be a zero (0), and the mission declared ―Non-effective/Student Non-progression‖. ―Non-effective/Other‖ will have an overall ―NG‖, with individual mission elements/events grades as required.

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CHAPTER 2 - ACADEMICS

INSTRUCTOR ACADEMICS

The Squadron Chief of Weapons/Tactics or designated representative will teach instructor academics prior to the upgradee’s first mission. Academics may be waived if the upgrading instructor was a previously qualified F-15E simulator or flight instructor. The upgrading instructor will demonstrate proficiency in briefing offensive BFM during instructor academics. The following topics, as a minimum, must be covered:

1) Principles of Instruction:

a) Learning Objectives

b) Instructor Responsibilities

c) Instructor/Upgrade crew Relationship

d) Training Facilities

e) Publications

2) Techniques of Flight Instruction:

a) Training Objectives and Environment

b) Maneuver Demonstration

c) Performance and Review

d) Recognition, and Analysis of Common Aircrew Errors

3) Conduct of Flight Briefing/Debriefing:

a) Training Objectives

b) Order of Presentation

c) Training Rules

d) Use of Briefing Guides and Audiovisual Aids

e) Debriefing Techniques

4) Conduct of Phase Briefings

a) Techniques for Briefing

b) Use of Visual Aids

c) Review of Applicable Briefings

5) AGSM Techniques

a) Briefing, debriefing, and VTRS assessment

b) Review AGSM video

6) Student Evaluations

a) Grading Systems

b) Preparation and use of Gradesheets

7) Review 48 FW Instructor Training Program

OFFENSIVE BFM BRIEFING

The Squadron Chief of Weapons/Tactics or designated representative will evaluate this student brief.

This briefing may be waived if the upgrading instructor was a previously qualified F-15E instructor. The upgrading instructor will demonstrate proficiency in briefing offensive BFM prior to the IBFM sortie

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CHAPTER 3 - SIMULATORS

IN-1 COCKPIT FAMILIARIZATION (Air-to-Air)

PREREQUISITE: Instructor Academics

OBJECTIVES:

1. Practice rear cockpit operations (UIP)

2. Practice front cockpit operations (UIW)

3. Practice normal systems operations.

4. Practice air-to-air switchology.

5. Practice basic/multi-bogey intercept procedures.

6. Practice missile employment.

SUGGESTED PROFILE:

1. Ground Operations

a. Engine Start

b. Aircraft System Checks

c. Combat Jettison/PACS Programming

2. Takeoff and Departure

3. Air-to-Air Systems Employment

a. A/A Radar HOTAS

b. AAI/EID/NCTR operations

c. Weapons employment (MRM, SRM, Gun)

d. TEWS operations

4. Intercept Procedures

a. Target detection

b. SST and TWS lock-ons

c. Controlling intercept geometry

d. No-lock intercepts

e. Stern conversion to a VID

f. MRM/SRM/Gun Employment

g. Multi-bogey attack assessment

5. Approaches and Landings

6. After Landing Checks

INSTRUCTOR NOTES:

1. Supervision: UIP – IWSO (IWSO on console, Pilot in FCP—desired)

UIWSO – IP (IP on console, WSO in RCP—desired)

2. This simulator mission is intended to familiarize upgrading aircrew with opposite cockpit, systems, HOTAS, displays, and avionics (Air-to-Air).

3. IN-1 and IN-2 may be done simultaneously.

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IN-2 COCKPIT FAMILIARIZATION (Air-to-Ground)

PREREQUISITE: IN-1

1. Practice switchology in the opposite cockpit.

2. Practice single-ship low level navigation.

3. Practice range procedures and flight operations.

4. Practice TF operations.

5. Practice LGB delivery procedures and employment.

6. Practice mission reconstruction.

1. Ground Operations

a. Abnormal/Emergency Procedures

b. Air-to-Ground System Checks

c. PPKS selection

2. Takeoff and Departure

a. Low level route entry

b. TF check (unarmed manual)

c. LANTIRN system and confidence check

d. Fence Check

3. Low Level

a. Navigation

b. TF operations

c. NAV FLIR operations

d. HUD interpretation

e. Threat reactions and RWR interpretation

f. A/G Radar Employment

g. MN PVU

h. Update procedures

i. Targeting Pod procedures

4. Air-to-Ground Systems Employment

a. Target designations

b. Weapons deliveries

5. Approaches and Landings

6. After Landing Procedures

1. Supervision: UIP – IWSO (IWSO on console, any Pilot in FCP—desired)

UIWSO – IP (IP on console, any WSO in RCP—desired)

2. This simulator mission is intended to familiarize upgrading aircrew with opposite cockpit, systems, HOTAS, displays, and avionics (Air-to-Ground).

3. IN-1 and IN-2 may be done simultaneously.

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CHAPTER 4 - SORTIES

ITR - TRANSITION (PILOT ONLY)

PREREQUISITES: Instructor Academics, IN-1

1. Practice aircraft handling, approaches, patterns and landings from the rear cockpit.

2. Demonstrate Proficiency in briefing and instructing aerobatics, confidence and handling maneuvers.

3. Demonstrate Proficiency in briefing min fuel recovery, emergency patterns and associated procedures.

4. Demonstrate Proficiency in debriefing confidence and handling maneuvers.

5. Demonstrate Proficiency in debriefing emergency patterns.

1. Mission Preparation/Instruction

a. Flight planning

b. Scheduling airspace

c. Checking royals and NOTAMs

2. Briefing

a. Performance capabilities

b. Maneuvering limitations

c. Aircraft handling maneuvers

d. Instrument flight procedures

e. Emergency pattern parameters/procedures

3. Ground Operations

4. Takeoff and Departure

5. Enroute Exercises

a. Navigation

b. Instrument Flight

c. Systems Operation

Area Work

a. G-Awareness exercise

b. Approach to Stall and recovery

c. Confidence/advanced handling maneuvers

d. Vertical recoveries

e. Sub 150 knot maneuvering

6. Instrument Approaches

a. Precision

b. Non-precision

7. Visual Patterns and Landings

a. No flap touch and go

b. Simulated single engine touch and go

c. Closed pattern

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8. Debrief

a. Mission reconstruction

b. Error analysis/instruction

1. The upgrading IP will give instruction during the mission planning portion. This can include, but is not limited to flight planning, scheduling airspace, and checking royals and NOTAMs.

2. The IP will designate selected confidence and handling maneuvers for the upgrading pilot. AHC tasks will be flown IAW AFTTP 3-3, Vol. XVII, Chapter 9.

3. The IP will stress over-G potential/avoidance.

SCHEDULER NOTES:

1. This mission can be flown as single-ship.

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IBFM - BASIC FIGHTER MANEUVERS

PREREQUISITES: ITR (P), IN-1

1. Demonstrate proficiency in briefing and instructing defensive BFM

2. Demonstrate proficiency in debriefing defensive BFM

a. Maneuvering limitations

b. Mission data load

c. UK divert bases

2. Briefing

a. Performance capabilities for aircraft configuration

b. Maneuvering limitations / AOA

c. Weapons Employment Zones (WEZ)

d. Rate versus radius fights

e. Systems usage

f. Crew Coordination

g. Training Rules

3. Ground Operations

4. Formation Takeoff (lead)

5. Enroute

a. Weapon systems check

b. Ranging exercise

6. Area Work

a. G-Awareness exercise

b. Radar-Heat-Guns exercise

c. 9000’ perch BFM setup

d. 6000’ perch BFM setup

e. 3000’ perch BFM setup (fuel permitting)

7. Recovery

8. Formation Approach and Landing

9. Debrief

a. Mission reconstruction

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1. The upgrading instructor will give instruction during the mission planning portion. This can include, but is not limited to maneuvering limitations, mission data load, and UK divert bases

2. Upgrading instructors should focus instructional briefing on aircraft performance capabilities, weapons employment, energy management, and timely BFM maneuvers.

3. Upgrading instructor will brief and fly defensive BFM.

4. As a minimum, upgrading instructor will debrief ½ of engagements via traditional methods (―Chalk‖ or Dry Erase Pens). URITS may be used for additional engagements at the discretion of the instructor of record.

1. Compatible with MQT upgrades at discretion of Squadron CC/DO.

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IACM AIR COMBAT MANEUVERING

1. Demonstrate proficiency in briefing and instructing offensive and defensive ACM from visual and

BVR engagements.

2. Demonstrate proficiency in debriefing offensive and defensive ACM.

a. Airspace restrictions

b. Threat capability

c. Weapons deconfliction

2. Briefing

a. Adversary coordination

b. Training rules

c. Engaged/supporting fighter responsibilities

d. Radio discipline

e. Radar/visual lookout

f. 2 v 1 + 1 Intercepts to ACM merge considerations

g. Perch ACM

h. Cap-n-tap ACM

i. Shot deconfliction

j. Best 1v1 BFM

3. Ground Operations

4. Takeoff and Departure

5. Enroute Exercises

a. Weapon systems check

b. G-Awareness exercise

6. Area Work

a. Intercepts (2 v 1 + 1)

- VID

- Live bandit to the merge

b. ACM Perch setups

c. Cap-and-Tap

7. Recovery

8. Approach and Landing

9. Debrief

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1. The upgrading instructor will give instruction during the mission planning portion. This can include, but is not limited to airspace restrictions, threat capability and weapons deconfliction

2. The briefing should emphasize positive control of flight, radar/visual lookout, engaged/supporting fighter responsibilities, 3-1 communications and shot deconfliction.

3. Execution briefing should include initial moves, directive/descriptive commentary, element maneuvering, weapons employment, mutual support, separations.

4. Upgrading instructor will conduct a coordination briefing with element and adversaries. Brief bandit(s) as to their role in each engagement.

5. Upgrading instructor should brief and fly two of the three (2 v 1 + 1, Perch, Cap-and-Tap) ACM profiles.

6. As a minimum, upgrading instructor will debrief ½ of engagements via traditional methods (―Chalk‖ or Dry Erase Pens). URITS may be used for additional engagements at the discretion of the instructor

2. Dissimilar adversaries are highly encouraged.

3. The mission is desired to be flown 2 v 1 + 1, but may be flown 2 v 1, similar or dissimilar.

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IACT: AIR COMBAT TACTICS

1. Demonstrate proficiency in briefing and instructing an ACT mission.

2. Demonstrate proficiency in debriefing an ACT mission.

1. Mission preparation / Instruction

a. Airspace restrictions

b. Threat capability

c. AIM-120 Employment

2. Briefing

a. CAP procedures

b. Commit criteria

c. Radar/Visual lookout

d. Search/sort responsibilities

e. Targeting gameplan

f. Shot doctrine

g. Crank procedures

h. Picture Labels

i. Visual maneuvering at the merge

j. Mutual support considerations

k. Radio discipline

l. FDL integration

3. Ground Operations

4. Takeoff

5. Area Work

a. G-Awareness exercise

b. Tactical Intercepts

6. Recovery and Landing

7. Formation Approach & Landing

8. Debrief

a. Mission reconstruction

b. Adversary debriefing / utilization

c. Error analysis/instruction

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1. The upgrading instructor will give instruction during the mission planning portion. This can include, but is not limited to airspace restrictions, threat capability and AIM-120 employment.

2. The briefing should emphasize a realistic scenario, ROE adherence, threat capability and effective tactical employment, GCI/AWACS procedures, visual/radar lookout, search/sort responsibilities, radio discipline, desired learning objectives, crew coordination, directive/descriptive comm, and training rules.

3. Tactical intercept instructional briefing topics should include CAP procedures, commit criteria, intercept flow, weapons employment, mutual support, separations, and rejoins.

4. Element roles with specific objectives will be established for each engagement.

5. As a minimum, upgrading instructor will debrief ½ of engagements via traditional methods (―Chalk‖ or Dry Erase Pens). URITS may be used for additional engagements at the discretion of the instructor

2. Dissimilar adversaries are highly encouraged.

3. Four-ship is desired, a minimum of two ship is required. Four-ship of dedicated adversaries are desired, a minimum of two are required.

4. ACT BRIEFING-- The Squadron Chief of Weapons/Tactics or designated representative will evaluate this student brief. This briefing may be waived if the upgrading instructor was a previously qualified F-15E instructor. The upgrading instructor will demonstrate proficiency in briefing ACT prior to the IACT sortie. Debriefing techniques and flow should be discussed as well.

5. Squadron leadership now has the OPTION to conduct this upgrade in the MTC or LIVE. If flown in the MTC, the upgrading pilot or WSO and the instructor must fly in the crew stations. With only two crew stations in the Lakenheath MTC, there are two options for executing 4-ship ACT. The additional element may be flown as direct support from the MCS (Boeing PCATDs) or via DMO from another

F-15E base. The baseline ACT scenario will be developed by the 48 OSS/OSQ and OSK.

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IBSA: BASIC SURFACE ATTACK

PREREQUISITE: ITR (P), IN-2

1. Demonstrate proficiency in briefing and instructing a surface attack mission to a controlled range.

2. Demonstrate proficiency in briefing and instructing a low-altitude step-down (LASDT) mission.

3. Demonstrate proficiency in debriefing a surface attack mission to a controlled range.

4. Demonstrate proficiency in debriefing a LASDT mission.

a. Range procedures and restrictions

b. Low fly/ALFENS booking procedures

c. UK low fly procedures

2. Briefing

a. Low level with LASDT events

b. 2 v 2 Low Altitude Intercepts

c. Range procedures and patterns

d. Systems use

e. Crew Coordination

3. Ground Operations

4. Takeoff and Departure

5. Low Level

a. G-Awareness exercise

b. LASDT / LOWAT AHC

i. Low-altitude handling/flying qualities

ii. Vertical awareness exercise

iii. Climb/dive/slice maneuvers

iv. Nose-low recoveries

v. Altitude awareness maneuvers

c. 2-ship low altitude threat reactions

d. Low Altitude Intercepts and weapons employment

i. High-to-low VID

ii. Low-to-low launch and defend

6. Range Events

a. AUTO deliveries (climbing and level)

b. CDIP deliveries

c. Pop-up attacks

7. Battle damage check

8. Recovery & Landing

9. Backseat Landing (UIP only)

10. Debrief

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1. The upgrading instructor will give instruction during the mission planning portion. This can include, but is not limited to range procedures and restrictions, low fly/ALFENS booking procedures, and UK low fly procedures.

2. This mission should be planned to emphasize LASDT and range events/procedures. Low altitude intercepts are required (500’ AGL minimum).

2. Four aircraft desired (2 v 2), minimum of three aircraft required (2 v 1).

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IBSAN: BASIC SURFACE ATTACK NIGHT

PREREQUISITES: ITR (P), IN-2

1. Demonstrate proficiency in briefing and instructing a night surface attack mission on a controlled range.

2. Demonstrate proficiency in briefing and instructing night low-level TF operations and threat reactions.

3. Demonstrate proficiency in briefing and instructing medium altitude employment of PGMs.

4. Demonstrate proficiency in debriefing a night surface attack mission on a controlled range.

5. Demonstrate proficiency in debriefing night low-level TF operations and threat reactions.

6. Demonstrate proficiency in debriefing medium altitude employment of PGMs.

a. Night procedures / ground operations

b. Night range operations

2. Briefing

a. Night lighting/ground operations

b. Night AAR

c. Night range operations

d. Low level route with a medium risk scenario

e. Low level navigation - Auto and Manual TF procedures

f. Threat considerations

g. Target Attack

h. Night range procedures

i. Weapons deliveries

3. Ground Operations

4. Trail Departure

5. Enroute

a. TF checks

b. Weapon Systems Checks

c. Tanker Rendezvous rejoin

d. In-flight refueling

6. Low Level

a. TF descent checks

b. Auto and Manual TF (System trail)

c. Ingress

d. Threat Reactions

e. Attack

f. Egress

7. Battle Damage Check

8. Range Events

a. Level deliveries

b. Loft deliveries (Loft Recovery and LGB designator turn)

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9. Trail Recovery

10. Debrief

1. This mission will emphasize night LANTIRN procedures, range operations, weapons deliveries, threat reactions, and medium altitude LGB employment.

2. The upgrading instructor will give instruction during the mission planning portion. This can include, but is not limited to night range procedures and ground operations.

2. Four ship is desired, a minimum of two ship is required

3. Squadron leadership now has the OPTION to re-fly non-effective I BSAN sorties (MX, WX, SNP, etc.) in the MTC if desired. If flown in the MTC, the upgrading flight lead and instructor must fly in the crew stations.

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ISAT-1: SURFACE ATTACK TACTICS 1

1. Demonstrate Proficiency in briefing and instructing a surface attack tactics mission in a low/medium threat scenario.

2. Demonstrate Proficiency in debriefing a surface attack tactics mission in a low/medium threat scenario.

a. PW-II mission planning

b. Target analysis

c. DMPI considerations

d. Target size and laser spot size

e. Collateral damage

2. Briefing

a. Threat avoidance/reactions (SAM, AAA, & AI)

b. Low level route

c. Tactical attack

3. Ground Operations

4. Departure

5. Enroute

6. Low/Medium Altitude Ingress

a. Tactical formation

b. Threat reactions

c. Target attack

7. Egress/Recovery

a. Battle damage check

b. Fence check

c. In-flight report

8. Initial

9. Debrief

1. The upgrading instructor will give instruction during the mission planning portion. This can include, but is not limited to PW-II mission planning, target analysis, DMPI considerations, target size and laser spot size, and collateral damage.

2. The instructional briefing should emphasize threat reactions and tactical attack procedures, considerations, and deliveries.

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3. Threat emitters and adversaries are highly recommended.

4. Emphasize medium altitude employment/tactics, and crew coordination in a realistic scenario.

5. Deliver PGMs on pin-point targets.

2. Adversary air threats and ground emitters (Spadeadam) are desired.

3. Four ship is desired, a minimum of two ship is required

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ISAT-2: SURFACE ATTACK TACTICS 2

1. Demonstrate Proficiency in briefing and instructing a surface attack tactics mission in a medium/high threat scenario.

2. Demonstrate Proficiency in debriefing a surface attack tactics mission in a medium/high threat

a. JDAM/WCMD mission planning

b. Target analysis

c. Smart Weapons AFMSS procedures

d. Collateral damage

2. Briefing

a. Threat avoidance/reactions (SAM, AAA, & AI)

b. Low level route

c. Tactical attack

d. Air-to-air employment

3. Ground Operations

4. Departure

5. Enroute

a. Weapon systems check

b. Fence check

6. Low/Medium Altitude Ingress

a. Tactical formation

b. Threat reactions

c. Target attack

7. Egress/Recovery

a. Battle damage check

c. In-flight report

8. Recovery

9. Debrief

1. The instructional briefing should emphasize threat reactions and tactical attack procedures, considerations, deliveries and air-to-air execution.

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2. The upgrading instructor will give instruction during the mission planning portion. This can include, but is not limited to JDAM/WCMD mission planning, target analysis, smart weapons AFMSS procedures, and collateral damage.

3. Threat emitters and adversaries are highly recommended.

4. Emphasize employment/tactics and crew coordination in a realistic scenario. Deliver PGMs on pin-point targets.

2. Adversary air threats and ground emitters (Spadeadam) are desired.

3. Four ship is desired, a minimum of two ship is required.

4. It is highly desired to conduct this upgrade in the MTC; however, squadron leadership still has the option to conduct the upgrade LIVE if necessary. If flown in the MTC, the upgrading pilot or WSO and the instructor must fly in the crew stations. ISAT-2 may be flown as a 4-ship (desired) or as a 2-ship. With only two crew stations in the Lakenheath MTC, there are two options for executing 4-ship

SAT. The additional element may be flown as direct support from the MCS (Boeing PCATDs) or via

DMO from another F-15E base. A baseline SAT scenario will be developed by 48 OSS/OSQ and

OSK; With instructor of record pre-coordination, the upgrading student may also choose to develop a unique HIGH/MEDIUM threat scenario to meet individual training objectives. The upgrading student is responsible for leading the mission planning and product development effort.

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ICAS: INSTRUCTOR CLOSE AIR SUPPORT

1. Demonstrate Proficiency in briefing and instructing a close air support mission in a low threat

2. Demonstrate Proficiency in debriefing a close air support mission in a low threat scenario.

1. Mission Preparation

a. All crews should have a map that includes the Target area. The target should be known only to the crewmember that will act as the FAC.

b. Plan a minimum of 3 targets.

2. Briefing

a. FTR-to-FAC check-in/procedures

b. FAC-to-FTR Brief Procedures

c. Update Procedures and Target Reference Points (TRPs)

d. 9-Line procedures

e. MGRS coordinate entry and conversion

f. Station Keeping Procedures/Techniques

g. Formation Considerations

h. TGT IR Capture Procedures

i. FAC-to-FTR and FTR-to-FTR Comm Procedures

j. Strafe Procedures (30 degree HAS)

k. Contingencies/Considerations—Moving Targets, Troops in Contact, Danger Close, Weather

3. Ground operations, with emphasis on

a. Mixed load of GBU-12/31/38 (or Instructor Discretion)

b. Offset Entry

4. Departure

5. Enroute

a. Weapon systems check

b. Fence check

6. Suggested Profile

a. TARGET 1

1) Perform station keeping from a wheel

2) Deliver ordnance from HUD designation only

3) Perform 30 degree HAS pass

b. TARGET 2

1) Initially cue TGT-IR pod to area of interest with a HUD designation

2) Complete targeting with TGT-IR pod

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c. TARGET 3

1) Utilize a Roving CAP with differing attack axes

7. Recovery

a. Battle Damage Assessment

b. Battle Damage Check

8. Debrief

1. The upgrading instructor will give instruction during the mission planning portion. This can include, but is not limited to UTM entry procedures, MGRS, visual search techniques, CAS procedures, collateral damage estimates, and risk estimate distances.

2. The instructional briefing should emphasize Comm procedures/flow, formation considerations, target marking techniques, tactical attack procedures, and crew coordination.

3. CAS qualified Flight Lead/aircrew/instructor may act as an FAC(A).

4. 30 degree HAS strafe abort altitude should keep aircraft above low fly structure.

1. Compatible with MRT upgrade at discretion of Squadron CC/DO.

2. This CAS sortie can be accomplished with qualified JTAC, FAC(A), or Flight lead control.

3. Sortie should be accomplished with qualified JTAC or FAC(A), if available.

4. Two ship is required (Can be done single ship if instructor in cockpit and qualified JTAC utilized)

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IEVAL - INSTRUCTOR EVALUATION

PREREQUISITES:

All instructor sorties and unaccomplished tasks completed. ISAN and ICAS are not required for IEVAL.

The upgrading instructor will be precluded from performing instructor duties at night and during CAS operations until ISAN & ICAS, respectively, are completed after the IEVAL.

SUGGESTED PROFILES:

1. Surface Attack Tactics Mission with Range Events

2. ACT

3. Night Surface Attack Tactics

SEFE NOTES:

1. The SEFE may establish or have the upgradee establish a medium-threat scenario. Adversary air threats and ground emitters are desired. Bandit aircraft will simulate an all-aspect radar/IR missile and gun threat.

2. Integration of intelligence resources is required.

2. Adversary air threats and ground emitters are desired.

3. Can be flown day or night.

4. Four ship is desired, a minimum of two ship is required

5. SQ/CC SEFE desired

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