48 OG - F-15E MQT Syllabus.pdf

Mar 09 (Change 1, 1 Sep 10)

48th OPERATIONS GROUP

F-15E MISSION QUALIFICATION

TRAINING (MQT) SYLLABUS

OPR: 48 OSS/OSK

48 OG F-15E MISSION QUALIFICATION TRAINING SYLLABUS 2

This syllabus provides the guidance for upgrading F-15E operational aircrew to Combat Mission

Ready (CMR) or Basic Mission Capable (BMC) status. AFI 11-2F-15E Vol. 1 provides the source information for this guidance. The F-15E RAP tasking program provides additional guidance.

IAW AFI 11-2F-15E Vol. 1, paragraph 3.1, Squadron Commanders are the approval authority for deviations to this syllabus with the exception of Local Area Orientation (LAO) training and any required Form 8 EPEs and/or Check rides. Squadron Commanders will annotate deviations via signature on AF form 2519, locally developed Upgrade Checklists, or subsequent MFR. See the ―MQT Administration Specifics‖ section of this syllabus for deviation examples.

48 OG Specific Guidance:

Updates to the F-15E RAP tasking message can be located on the 48 OSS/OSO/OSOT website.

Squadron training officers are required to input the current AEF RAP Tasking Message below as

USAFE updates.

AEF RAP Message Date

F-15E Ready Aircrew Program (RAP) Tasking -- AEF Cycle 7/8 Jul 2008

Sq/CCs may approve combined upgrades in conjunction with this syllabus (i.e. TX course graduate accomplishing combined, modified MQT/FLUG/IN flow). The upgradee’s experience and previous qualification will be taken into consideration and modified flow will be annotated clearly on the Upgrade Letter.

Scheduling MQT students to align with INST upgrade sorties (e.g. IWUG BFM student teaching

MQ BFM student with Instructor supervision) is highly encouraged to streamline upgrades.

All applicable provisions of AFI 11-202 Vol. 1 and AFI 11-2F-15E Vol. 1 must be met in accomplishment of this syllabus.

//signed, jtq, 15 Apr 09//

JOHN T. QUINTAS, Col, USAF

Commander, 48th Operations Group

Change 1 to this syllabus provides squadron leadership with the option of conducting MQ-4

DCA upgrades in the MTC. See MQ-4 DCA syllabus pages for specifics.

Change 1 Certified by:

DANIEL J. ORCUTT, Colonel, USAF

Commander,48 th

Operations Group

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

MQT ADMINISTRATION SPECIFICS

MQT SYLLABUS FLOW AND PREREQUISITES DIAGRAM

MQA-1: SQUADRON ORIENTATION ACADEMICS

MQA-2: COMMANDER-DIRECTED ACADEMICS

MQA-3: BFM / 1V1 WVR MANEUVERING (HABFM)

MQA-4: TACTICAL INTERCEPTS (TI)

MQA-5: 2V1 AIR COMBAT MANEUVERS (ACM)

MQA-6: DEFENSIVE COUNTER AIR (DCA)

MQA-7: DYNAMIC TARGETING & CLOSE AIR SUPPORT (DT/CAS)

MQA-8: INERTIALLY AIDED MUNITIONS (IAM OR SMART WPN)

MQA-9: PAVEWAY III

MQA-10: SPECIALIZED WEAPONS

MQS-1: COMMANDER-DIRECTED SIMULATOR / LAO

MQS-2: LAUNCH-AND-DECIDE TACTICAL INTERCEPTS

MQS-3: DEFENSIVE COUNTER AIR

MQS-4: DYNAMIC TARGETING & CLOSE AIR SUPPORT

MQS-5: AIRBORNE INTERDICTION

MQS-6: BASIC SURFACE ATTACK (NIGHT)

MQS-7: MISSION / EMERGENCY PROCEDURES EVALUATION

MQ-1: LOCAL AREA ORIENTATION

MQ-2: 1V1 WVR MANEUVERING (HABFM)

MQ-3: 2V1 AIR COMBAT MANEUVERS (ACM)

MQ-4: DEFENSIVE COUNTER AIR (DCA)

MQ-5: DAY TF / BASIC SURFACE ATTACK

MQ-6: DYNAMIC TARGETING & CLOSE AIR SUPPORT (DT/CAS)

MQ-7: AIRBORNE INTERDICTION

MQ-8: AIRBORNE INTERDICTION (NIGHT)

MQ-9: MISSION QUALIFICATION CHECK

APPENDIX A: AIRCREW DEFENSE ENSEMBLE TRAINING

APPENDIX B: FIGHTER AIRCREW NUCLEAR QUALIFICATION TRAINING

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MQT ADMINISTRATION SPECIFICS

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR PROGRAM ENTRY

SQ/CCs will approve program entry via locally approved Upgrade Checklists. Students will demonstrate progress through the program via locally approved gradesheets and unaccomplished task logs.

48 OG Specific Guidance:

o Upgrade Plan Flow will be IAW 48 OSS/OSOT F-15E MQT Plan Flow o Gradesheets will be accomplished via 48 OG standard gradesheets maintained by

48 OSS/OSOT

o Unaccomplished Task log will be accomplished via USAFE Form 191

REGULATION COMPLIANCE FOR BMC/CMR CERTIFICATION:

AFI 11-2F-15E Vol. 1, Section 3 states the requirements for BMC/CMR certification. This syllabus adheres to the simulator and flight requirements. Squadrons will develop local processes to meet the following AFI requirements not addressed by syllabus completion:

1. MQT will be completed within 90 calendar days of member’s start date, 2 weeks after arriving at RAF Lakenheath.

2. Aircrew must complete LASDT CAT I training prior to BMC/CMR certification. If incomplete from IQT, MQT flow will include LOWAT CAT I training.

3. Aircrew must receive initial QUAL in CMR-required weapons events prior to CMR/BMC status. Students may leave IQT with a weapons qualification waiver for specific QUALs. If so, MQT flow will allot sorties to gain QUAL status.

4. IAW AFI 11-2F-15E Vol. 1, AAR must be accomplished within 90 calendar days of MQT completion (unless accomplished in IQT). AAR accomplished in IQT may fulfill MQT requirements as determined by the SQ/CC.

5. Aircrew Chemical Defense Training (ACDT) must be accomplished within 90 calendar days of MQT completion.

6. Night Training (MQ-8 in this syllabus) must be accomplished within 180 days from MQT completion. IAW AFI 11-2F-15E Vol. 1, Night MQT will satisfy any unaccomplished night training requirement from IQT. If night training was accomplished in IQT, the SQ/CC may certify aircrew to BMC/CMR without night MQT. Completion of the MQT syllabus satisfies the requirements of 48 OG Night Step Down training.

7. Initial Certification or Verification must be accomplished NLT 90 calendar days from MQT completion.

8. MQT WSOs must complete Standardization and Evaluation testing and the Instrument

Refresher Course (IRC) prior to flying their Mission Check.

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SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS:

Key to supervision requirements:

I = Instructor U = Upgrading aircrew

P = Pilot W = WSO

MQT Sorties require I supervision. LAO sorties require an IP in the UP’s RCP. Each mission description contains specific crew pairing requirements. MQT sorties will be schedule with a minimum of one I in the element. An upgrading instructor (IPUG/IWUG) may qualify as supervision provided proper supervision for the IPUG/IWUG is present. Boeing contract instructors fulfill the Instructor, Flight Lead, or additional aircrew requirement for all simulators.

Once cleared crew solo, upgrading aircrew may fly with any CMR/BMC aircrew.

SORTIE EFFECTIVENESS AND GRADING CRITERIA:

I will grade sortie effectiveness with the following annotation:

GRADE EXPLANATION OF GRADE

Effective Complete Proceed with next sortie. All sortie events accomplished.

Effective

Incomplete

Proceed with next sortie. One or more sortie events not accomplished;

Unaccomplished items will be annotated on the Unaccomplished Task Log.

NE-SNP

Re-fly the sortie. Given the opportunity, student fails to achieve proficiency in one or more demo-pro items, basic airmanship, or situational awareness.

Student may regress on a previously demo-pro’d item once, but subsequent regressions require an SNP.

NE-OTH

Re-fly sortie. Various reasons (such as WX, MX, or lack of adversaries), preclude accomplishment of one or more major mission elements and syllabus will not allow them to be accomplished on a later syllabus sortie.

AFI 11-202, AFI 11-2F-15E, and their supplements no longer define proficiency standards for individual mission elements/events. I will use the following criteria:

GRADE* EXPLANATION OF GRADE

UNKNOWN Performance was not observed or the element was not performed.

DANGEROUS

Performance was unsafe (one element marked ―DANGEROUS‖ will require an overall grade of ―ZERO‖).

GRADE 0 Performance indicates a lack of ability or knowledge.

GRADE 1

Performance is safe, but indicates limited proficiency. Student makes errors of omission or commission.

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.

*Note: I will never use ―Half Grades,‖ but will always evaluate student performance in individual events with the above nomenclature.

I will annotate grades for individual mission elements on unit-derived gradesheets. Each sortie description contains a list of major mission elements in which the upgrading aircrew must display proficiency (Demo-Pro). Failure to Demo-Pro in specified element(s) may not require re-flying the sortie if the upgrading aircrew can accomplish the element(s) to standards on future missions without sacrificing training.

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MQ student regressing in an event after Demo-Pro must re-accomplish the event to standards on the next available sortie. One time regression does not necessarily constitute grounds for NE-

SNP. I will annotate subsequent failure to Demo-Pro with NE-SNP.

I can recommend proficiency advancement based on MQT student progression. Place this recommendation on the gradesheet, along with concurrence block write-ins for the FLT/CC, SQ/DO, and SQ/CC. The FLT/CC, SQ/DO, and SQ/CC must approve proficiency advancement.

Overall grade for the sortie will not be the average of individual mission elements or Demo-Pro events. I will assess the overall grade for the sortie with their best evaluation of student performance compared to Demo-Pro items, basic airmanship, situational awareness, and subsequent ability/opportunity to Demo-Pro.

IAW AFI 11-2F-15E Vol. 1 Para 3.4: Non-effective student non-progression ―X‖ sorties are limited to 2 per phase and 4 total for MQT; continued MQT requires SQ/CC written approval in the training records.

I will annotate unaccomplished tasks on unit-derived gradesheets. Students will annotate unaccomplished tasks on the Unaccomplished Task Log and inform the next I of unaccomplished tasks prior to the next MQ sortie.

CONTINUITY:

IAW AFI 11-2F-15E Vol. 1 Paragraph 3.4.2, if more than 14 calendar days elapse between sorties then an additional proficiency sortie (MQ-A) will be flown before continuing in the program.

MQ Students may fly additional sorties or simulators if available/directed by squadron supervision. MQ-A profiles will be limited to profiles planned on previous MQ sorties, but I should strive to clean up any unaccomplished tasks. MQ-A profiles may be flown as Red Air after successful completion of MQ-3 (ACM) and SQ/DO or TOP-3 authorization. MQ Students may accomplish additional simulator training unsupervised. MQ-A sorties require I supervision in the element or in the aircraft for students not cleared to Crew Solo. Proper ORM should be considered for any crew-solo MQ-A sorties.

I may recommend additional training at any time in the form of academics, simulator, or flight training. I will annotate the reason for any MQ-A sortie on a student gradesheet.

Any MQ-A sortie required for continuity or due to I recommended additional training will be annotated via gradesheet. Overall grade for the sortie/simulator will be a No Grade (NG) unless student regresses IAW the prescribed grading criteria. MQ-A sorties or MQS-A simulators of opportunities do not require a gradesheet but will be annotated on the students flying or simulator activity log.

WEATHER CATEGORY:

The MQT pilot’s weather category will be established IAW AFI 11-202 Vol. 3 USAFE Sup. An

MQT pilot from the B-course is normally weather category D upon entering training. When appropriate, accomplish Pilot Weather Category (PWC) upgrades in conjunction with Mission

Qualification Training (MQT) sorties. IP will evaluate student for PWC upgrade and document recommended upgrade on gradesheet. SQ/CC concurrence on gradesheet is sufficient for upgrading MQT student’s PWC. Training will document the upgrade on SQ/CC memorandum in aircrew gradebook and on Letter of X’s.

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MQT SYLLABUS FLOW AND PREREQUISITES DIAGRAM

FIRST FLIGHT

CHECKLIST

COMPLETE

FTU/TX

Complete

TACTICAL INTERCEPTS

BFM/1V1 WVR MANEUVERING

SQ/CC may certify CMR/BMC

Within 90 Days of

MQT completion or regress to Non-

CMR/BMC

Certification

Verification

COMMANDER-DIRECTED

SQUADRON ORIENTATION

2V1 AIR COMBAT

MANEUVERS

DYNAMIC TARGETING &

CLOSE AIR SUPPORT

INERTIALLY AIDED

MUNITIONS

PAVEWAY III

7 6

COMMANDER-DIRECTED / LAO

LAUNCH-AND-DECIDE

TACTICAL INTERCEPTS

AIRBORNE

INTERDICTION

MISSION/EMERGENCY

PROCEDURES EVALUATION BASIC SURFACE

ATTACK (NIGHT)

LOCAL AREA

ORIENATION

1V1 WVR

MANEUVERING

DEFENSIVE

COUNTER AIR

DAY TF / BASIC

SURFACE ATTACK

DYNAMIC TARGETING &

CLOSE AIR SUPPORT

AIRBORNE

INTERDICTION

AIRBORNE

INTERDICTION

(NIGHT)

Weapons Qual

Simulator

Single Ship

Flight

Night Flight

Academics

Crew Solo

SPECIALIAZED WEAPONS

2V1 AIR COMBAT

MANEUVERS

MISSION QUALIFICATION CHECK

DEFENSIVE COUNTER AIR

Simulator

2-Ship

Simulator

Night

CW

CW

DEFENSIVE COUNTER AIR

DYNAMIC TARGETING &

CLOSE AIR SUPPORT

Alternate Flow with

No A/A for AEF prep

TI ACADEMICS

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MQA-1: SQUADRON ORIENTATION ACADEMICS

SCHEDULING NOTES: Schedule the maximum number of MQ Students for these Academics

(and all subsequent Academics) to avoid I repetition. If possible schedule FLTCC/DO/CC interviews in sequence following MQA-1.

SUPERVISION: I, preferably a FLT/CC

TIME ALLOTTED: 4.0

PREREQUISITES: None

STUDENT PREPARATION:

Bring gradebook for initial gradebook check. Have First Flight checklist ready for sign-off in various shops.

AFI 11-2F-15E Vol. 3, Lakenheath Supplement

LAKI 13-201

Squadron Standard Operating Procedures and local in-flight guide

UK Low Fly Handbook

In-flight Pubs

RAF In-flight Handbook

LAKENHEATHI11-2F-15EV3

OBJECTIVE: Learn squadron history, mission, and day-to-day operations. Complete as much of First Flight Checklist as available personnel allow.

FLOW:

1) Squadron History, including common room tour

2) Squadron Mission

a) DOC Statement

b) Tasked OPLANS

c) Upcoming TDY / AEF flow

3) CC/DO and FLT/CC office location/ROE

4) Duty Desk operations / 1CO office

a) Daily schedule/information boards

b) Upgrade tracker

c) Pubs checker

d) Currencies

e) SARF/SEPT/FCIF/PUBS/Safety Readfiles

f) Go/NoGo/Top Gun Bomb Tracking computer

g) Line-up cards/CC narratives

h) Told/Configuration sheets

i) Stereo flight plan/DD-1801 filing

j) Aircraft signout procedures

5) Life Support Shop

6) Scheduling/Training

a) MQ stud Scheduling/Training ROE including gradebook/gradesheet ROE

b) Weekly inputs

c) Schedule distribution procedures

d) 1522 procedures

e) Currencies/Qualifications

f) RAP Message

g) 75-6, 11-2-F15E Vol 1

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h) PEX procedures

7) Mobility

8) Plans

9) ASM

a) Vault combos/security procedures

10) Weapons/Intel

a) Classified Squadron Standards

b) Other publications (WIC papers, AFTTP 3-1, etc.)

c) Fighting Edge

d) SIPRNET computers

e) Intel-mensurated capabilities/

f) Threat folders/briefings

g) COMSEC, OPSEC, ISOPREP, etc. review of procedures

11) DOMP / MPC

a) Vault combos/security procedures

b) WDO Media signout

c) FLIP

d) Weather

e) NOTAMS, PINS, ALFENS, Royal Flights, BIRDTAMs

f) Local flying area charts

g) JMPS

h) Target folders/offset chits

i) Standard routes

j) Flight planning computers/programs

k) Classified copier/shredder

l) Jet track boards/Bad actor book

12) Briefing Rooms

a) Publications and briefing guides

b) Briefing boards

c) TV/Video procedures

d) Computer access

13) Ground Operations and Takeoff

a) Step procedures

b) Entry control points/line badges

c) HUD title-in/title-out

d) Radio drill

e) Taxi flow/arming area procedures

f) Runway lineup/ takeoff procedure

g) Emergency procedures

14) Departure procedures

a) SIDs

b) IFG

15) Area Procedures

a) Special Use Airspace (MDAs, MTAs, AIAAs, Restrictions, Ranges, etc)

b) Divert procedures

c) Divert bases (runway configuration, cables, approaches, hazards, etc)

d) Fuel considerations

16) Recovery Procedures and Landings

a) VFR recoveries/VFR pattern and landings

b) De-arm/taxi back

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c) Hot Pit Refueling (-1CL)

17) Debrief

a) Maintenance debrief

b) Delivery/event recording

c) Post-flight paperwork/AFORMS/120s/CC Narrative

d) Squadron Maintenance Tracking

e) Air-to-Air and Air-to-Ground Event/Score Tracking

18) Special Subjects/Basic Airmanship

a) Transition to instruments/instrument approach transition to land

b) Overhead pattern conflicts (Charlie, RAF Mildenhall pattern)

c) Spatial disorientation/visual illusions

19) Divert Servicing Procedures (Using and IFG, and with the assistance of an Instructor or Crew

Chief, accomplish a ―hands-on‖ review of the following)

a) All ground safety pins

b) Normal and alternate boarding/canopy operation

c) Post Flight Procedures: JOAPS, JFS, AMAD, PC/UTIL, MSOGS, aircraft status panel, pins, refueling, intakes/exhaust, panels, tires, arresting hook, aircraft Forms 781

d) Aircraft security procedures

20) PAS Academics

INSTRUCTOR NOTES: MQT students should be taken out to a PAS at the completion of this academic block to finish the lesson.

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MQA-2: COMMANDER-DIRECTED ACADEMICS

SCHEDULING NOTES: This Academic block is reserved for squadron-specific Academics.

The squadron Training Shop will annotate the topic of the block on the student’s upgrade checklist. An example topic for this block is jet modification academics.

TIME ALLOTTED: As required.

PREREQUISITES: None—MQ Academics may be taught in any order

STUDENT PREPARATION: As briefed by the squadron Weapons Officer(s).

OBJECTIVE: As required.

FLOW: As required.

INSTRUCTOR NOTES: Instructors should provide feedback to the Squadron Weapons Officer and DO to continually update this Academic block to the most relevant topic(s).

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MQA-3: BFM / 1V1 WVR MANEUVERING (HABFM)

SCHEDULING NOTES: None.

SUPERVISION: I, preferably the Chief of Weapons if available

TIME ALLOTTED: 2.0-2.5

PREREQUISITES: None—MQ Academics may be taught in any order

STUDENT PREPARATION:

T.O. 1F-15E, section VI

Local Area Procedures review (if required): OG Standards/IFG

AFTTP 3-1.General Planning, Shot / Kill criteria for AIM -9, -120, and 20mm

AFTTP 3-3.F-15E Chapter 4

AFTTP 3-1.F-15E Chapter 16

―High AOA Maneuvering Applied to BFM in the F-15E.‖ Capt Steve Hughes, WS Paper 98

―High Aspect BFM in the Strike Eagle.‖ Capt David Piffarerio. Weapons School Paper 00.

OBJECTIVE: Reinforce Perch BFM basics taught in FTU and prepare for MQ-2 with AAMD /

HABFM instruction/discussion.

1) Engine -229 vs -220 highlights

a) Operating Limits

b) Ground operations

c) Performance Characteristics

2) Aircraft Handling Review

a) Effective flight controls at various flight regimes

b) Flight leading to departure / out-of-control and subsequent fixes

3) Perch BFM Review

a) Offensive BFM

i) Offensive BFM Tools and how they tie together

ii) Outside the bandit’s Control Zone (―9k’‖)

iii) In the Bandit’s Control Zone (6k’‖)

iv) Inside the Bandit’s Control Zone (―3k’‖)

b) Defensive BFM

i) Defensive BFM Tools and how they tie together

ii) Bandit outside Control Zone (―9k’‖)

iii) Bandit in Control Zone (6k’‖)

iv) Bandit inside Control Zone (―3k’‖)

4) Transition from BVR to WVR

a) AAMD / notch mech

b) High aspect merge preparation

c) Lead turn mechanics

d) Two-circle fights / follow-on lead turns

e) One-circle fights / follow-on lead turns

f) Vertical and oblique fighting

INSTRUCTOR NOTES: None.

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MQA-4: TACTICAL INTERCEPTS (TI)

SUPERVISION: I

TIME ALLOTTED: 1.5-2.0

PREREQUISITES: None—MQ Academics may be taught in any order

STUDENT PREPARATION:

T.O. 1F-15E-34-1-2, A/A Radar, AIM-120 employment, AIM-9 employment

AFTTP 3-1.F-15E Chapters 15 and 16

―F-15E Advanced Air-to-Air Threat Countertactics,‖ Maj Nathan Mead WS paper Dec 07

OBJECTIVE: Reinforce BVR Intercept Basics taught in FTU and prepare for MQS-2 and MQ-

3 with advanced 2vX TI instruction/discussion.

1) Air-to-Air mission planning

a) Typical F-15E A/A missions & squadron DOC statement

b) Loadouts / ROE

c) Specific threats and countertactics

d) A/A avionics setup / contracts

2) BVR intercepts vs. a high-tech radar threat

a) Long-Range radar mechanics

b) Commit criteria

c) Geometry decision-making / timeline

d) Picture building / peek & sample concepts/contracts

e) 3-1 targeting, sorting, multi-targeting

f) AIM-120 long-range employment considerations

g) Crank / Notch execution

h) Assessing bandit maneuvers & countertactics

i) Winning / losing decisions and actions

3) Cold Ops

4) Recommit mechanics

a) 2-ship

b) Staggerback

5) Short range radar and popup targeting

6) Night considerations

7) TI considerations vs. jamming threat

8) Contingencies:

a) Low missile loadout

b) Degraded radar

c) Weather

INSTRUCTOR NOTES: These academics prepare the student for MQS-2, launch and decide

TI. Focus should be A/A mechanics and contracts to reinforce habit patterns, and in-depth discussion of multi-targeting principles and actions.

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MQA-5: 2V1 AIR COMBAT MANEUVERS (ACM)

TIME ALLOTTED: 1.5-2.0

PREREQUISITES: None—MQ Academics may be taught in any order

STUDENT PREPARATION:

AFTTP 3-3.F-15E Chapter 4

AFTTP 3-1.F-15E Chapter 16

OBJECTIVE: Reinforce Perch ACM Basics taught in FTU and prepare for MQ-3 with advanced 2v1 ACM instruction/discussion.

1) ACM Tools and contracts

a) Roles / Role establishment and supporting comm

b) Objectives of engaged / supporting fighters pre- and post- VID

c) Visual lookout contracts / techniques

d) Shot deconfliction

2) BVR ACM vs. a heat-only or unaware threat

3) SRR mechanics

4) Geometry decision-making / timeline

a) Bracket

i) Engaged/Supporting Fighter Responsibilities

ii) Mutual support and bandit switch contingencies

b) Single Side Offset or ―Shooter-Eye‖

i) Engaged/Supporting Fighter Responsibilities

ii) Mutual support contingencies

5) BVR ACM vs. a radar missile threat

a) RWR interpretation

b) Far, medium and near responses

i) Perch ACM Review

ii) Exiting / Reentry mechanics

iii) In-plane vs. out-of-plane advantages/disadvantages

c) Offensive geometry and contracts at and inside NR

d) Staggerback geometry and contracts

INSTRUCTOR NOTES: The fight flow for MQ-3 reinforces 2v1 offensive ACM and

Cap’N’Tap principles against an aware threat. MQA-4 is the last academic block for discussion of perch ACM and flanking, unaware bandit. Student should demonstrate acceptable knowledge levels of perch ACM and visual shooter-eye prior to Academic block completion.

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MQA-6: DEFENSIVE COUNTER AIR

SCHEDULING NOTES:

TIME ALLOTTED: 1.5-2.0

PREREQUISITES: None—MQ Academics may be taught in any order

STUDENT PREPARATION:

AFTTP 3-1.F-15E Chapters 15, 16, 18

―Capabilities and Limitations of F-15E Suite 5E in an EA environment,‖ Capt John Orchard

WS paper Jun 06

OBJECTIVE: Learn 4-Ship DCA operations against the F-15E baseline threat.

FLOW:

1) F-15E considerations vs. baseline threat

2) DCA and the F-15E DOC

a) Likely DCA scenarios for F-15Es

b) Likely loadout / threat

3) DCA risk levels and tactical gameplan

a) Building a DEZ based on threat / geography

b) DEZ definitions / corresponding tactic

4) DCA Flow

a) CAP Mechanics / Avionics / Comm

i) 4-ship wall

ii) Counter-rotating

b) Commits

i) Commit contracts

ii) Aborted commits

c) Primary DEZ targeting

i) Azimuth flow / contracts (Wall)

ii) Defense-in-depth flow / contracts (Grind)

d) Secondary DEZ targeting

i) F-15E Cold Ops and recommit geometry / targeting

ii) Reform considerations / flow / targeting

iii) Changes to targeting based on DEZ

e) Inside the DEZ

i) Changes to Cold Ops and recommit geometry / targeting

ii) Reset CAP considerations

iii) 3D geometry vs. strikers

f) Contingencies

i) 3-ship and 2-ship DCA

ii) Low missile loadouts

iii) Low fuel states

INSTRUCTOR NOTES: The MQ-4 ride will focus on contracts and geometry, not A/A basics/mechanics. Ensure students can properly describe radar mech/targeting IAW 3-1 at the beginning of Academics and teach advanced WEZ / DEZ management geometry principles to prepare studs for MQ-4.

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MQA-7: DYNAMIC TARGETING & CLOSE AIR SUPPORT (DT/CAS)

TIME ALLOTTED: 1.5-2.0

PREREQUISITES: None—MQ Academics may be taught in any order

STUDENT PREPARATION:

TO 1-1M-34, Dumb Weapons / PWII / 20mm / GBU-31 / GBU-38

TO 1F-15E-34-1-2, A/G bombing / A/G Gun employment

JPUB 3-09.3 and JFIRE joint integration manuals

AFTTP 3-3.F-15E Chapters 5,7,8

AFTTP 3-1.F-15E Chapters 3,4,5

―F-15E Sensor Planning and Management in the Dynamic Targeting Role,‖ Capt Michael

Ebner WS paper Jun 06

―F-15E Air-to-Ground Positive Identification Operations,‖ Capt Eric Artzer WS paper Dec

―Combat Strafe Applications in the F-15E,‖ Capt Eric Schmidt WS paper Dec 07

OBJECTIVE: Learn F-15E DT/CAS concepts/contracts in preparation for MQS-4 and MQ-6.

Produce a CAS card and an attack card sufficient to execute MQS-4

1) History and spectrum of F-15E DT

a) OAF

b) OEF/OIF

2) DT in a killbox environment (3-1.F-15E DT review)

a) JIPTL

b) Killbox definitions

c) Tasking sources / types / authentication

d) Sensor management contracts

e) Patterns vs. formations

f) Attack types

3) DT in a CAS environment (3-1.F-15E CAS review)

a) Joint expectations of F-15E in a CAS environment

b) Ftr-to-FAC check-in / authentication

c) AO update

d) Friendly position contracts

e) 9-line and readbacks

f) Talk-on and target area search contracts

g) CDE / RED analysis

4) Attack types

a) LGB, including movers (Jedi knight)

b) IAM (TLE considerations)

c) Strafe

INSTRUCTOR NOTES: This academic block should prepare studs for DT / CAS comm and flow. Students should leave the block with a DT/CAS card / attack card sufficient to execute

PWII diving deliveries and strafe. The studs will receive detailed IAM Academics in MQA-8.

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MQA-8: INERTIALLY AIDED MUNITIONS (IAM OR SMART WPN)

SCHEDULING NOTES: Location of this Academics block should be the PCATD if available.

TIME ALLOTTED: 1.5-2.0

PREREQUISITES: None—MQ Academics may be taught in any order

STUDENT PREPARATION:

TO 1-1M-34, GBU-31 / GBU-38

TO 1F-15E-34-1-2, Smart Weapons / JDAM Employment

AFTTP 3-1.F-15E Chapters 4,5

―Managing Target Location Error (TLE) in the Suite 5E F-15E,‖ Capt Donald Sandberg WS paper Dec 06

OBJECTIVE: Demonstrate baseline knowledge of F-15E IAMs, PACS loading, designation and delivery. Develop a basic IAM attack card for use in MQS-4 and MQS-5

1) GBU-31/38 Overview

a) Typical target sets / number of weapons / employment LARs

b) Weapon description / types / fuzing

c) Mission Planning & crypto requirements

d) Preflight

e) PACS Setup

f) SW Page setup

g) Targeting

i) CC MEM / WPN MEM / TOO

ii) BOC vs. REL TGT

iii) onboard targeting capability

h) VTRS procedures

2) IAM contingencies

a) Hung ordnance

b) EGI considerations (PPKS vs. TXA)

c) BDA / BHA

3) Build GBU-31V3 medium altitude attack card

4) Build GBU-38 attack card

INSTRUCTOR NOTES: If possible, teach this Academic block at the PCATD to facilitate SW page learning. Show students basic principles of IAM attack card building to set them up for success on MQS-4 and 5.

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MQA-9: PAVEWAY III

SCHEDULING NOTES: None

TIME ALLOTTED: 1.5-2.0

PREREQUISITES: None—MQ Academics may be taught in any order

STUDENT PREPARATION:

TO 1-1M-34, PAVEWAY III

TO 1F-15E-34-1-2, GBU-24 / GBU-28 employment

AFTTP 3-1.F-15E Chapters 4,5

OBJECTIVE: Demonstrate baseline knowledge of F-15E PWIII models, modes, PACS loading, designation and delivery. Develop a basic PWIII attack card for use in MQS-5

1) PWIII differences from PWII

a) Flight profiles / laser logic

b) Mode shaping / AOA dampening

2) GBU-24 Specifics

a) Weapon description / bomb body differences / fuzing

b) Available mission planning software and textbook data

c) Preflight

d) PACS Setup

e) Mode 1/2/3/4 flight profiles

i) Med altitude: typical release ranges / impact angles

ii) Low altitude: typical release ranges / impact angles

f) Laser considerations

i) Continuous vs. delay lase

ii) Laser-on spot motion concerns

iii) Fast track

3) GBU-28 Specifics

a) Weapon description / bomb body differences / fuzing

b) Available mission planning software and textbook data

c) Preflight

d) PACS Setup

e) Weapon flight profile: typical release parameters / TOF

f) Laser considerations

i) ORP vs. BRP

ii) LANTIRN restrictions

g) EGBU-28 overview

4) Build GBU-24 attack card

INSTRUCTOR NOTES: Show students the processes and pitfalls of GBU-24 mission planning / attack card building to set them up for success on MQS-5.

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MQA-10: SPECIALIZED WEAPONS

SCHEDULING NOTES: Location of this Academics block should be the PCATD if available.

TIME ALLOTTED: 1.5-2.0

PREREQUISITES: None—MQ Academics may be taught in any order

STUDENT PREPARATION:

TO 1-1M-34, GBU-39, WCMD, GBU-54

TO 1F-15E-34-1-2, Smart Weapons / SDB/WCMD/LJDAM Employment /

―CBU-103 Planning and Employment Considerations in the Strike Eagle,‖ Capt Nikolas

Stengle WS paper Dec 04

―GBU-39 Weaponeering and Mission Planning Considerations,‖ Capt Matthew Hund WS paper Jun 06

OBJECTIVE: Demonstrate baseline knowledge of F-15E specialized weapons, including mission planning, PACS loading, designation and delivery

1) GBU-39 Overview

a) Typical target sets / number of weapons / employment LARs

b) Weapon description / types / fuzing

c) Mission Planning & crypto requirements

d) Preflight

e) PACS Setup

f) SW Page setup

g) Targeting

i) CC MEM / WPN MEM / TOO

ii) BOC vs. REL TGT

iii) Onboard targeting capability

h) VTRS procedures

2) WCMD Overview

a) Flow same as GBU-39

3) GBU-54 Overview

a) Flow same as GBU-39

INSTRUCTOR NOTES: If possible, teach this Academic block at the PCATD to facilitate SW page learning.

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MQS-1: COMMANDER-DIRECTED SIMULATOR / LAO

SCHEDULING NOTES: Schedule this as a single-ship MTC unless otherwise directed.

SUPERVISION: IP or IW in Simulator or on console

TIME ALLOTTED: 1.5

PREREQUISITES: MQA-3 and Theater Indoctrination (TI) academics

STUDENT PREPARATION:

LAKI 13-201

LAKI 11-2F-15E

USAFE 11-201

Squadron Standard Operating Procedures and local in-flight guide

3AFPAM 11-202, Flying in the UK

In-flight Pubs

LAKENHEATHI11-2F-15EV3

AIM-120, TO 1-1M-34, Section IV, TO 1F-15E-34-1-1, Sections I and II

TO 1F-15E-34-1-1-1, Section I

3-1 Vol F15E

OBJECTIVE: Practice ground operations, emergency condition recognition, analysis, and reaction, unusual attitude recoveries, Min Fuel Recovery, takeoff/departure procedures, in-flight checks, UK FDL procedures, 1V1 tactical intercepts, divert field procedures, recovery procedures at RAF Lakenheath, after landing procedures, 48 OG and squadron Standard

Operating Procedures, and local area procedures.

FLOW: Reference AFI 11-2F-15E Vol. 1 for LAO requirements.

1) Ground Ops

a) Checklists

b) Engine start(s)

c) Avionics

d) UK FDL Procedures

e) Local UHF/VHF frequencies and procedures

2) Takeoff and Departure

a) Weapon systems checks

3) Out-of-Control / Spin recoveries

a) Unusual attitude recoveries

4) Air-to-Air Singe-Ship Tactical Intercepts

a) RWR awareness

b) Intercepts (multiple bandits and maneuvering bandits desired if proficiency allows)

c) Fence check

d) Comm flow with AWACS / GCI

e) AAI / EID / EWWS / NCTR / Targeting pod use

f) Stern conversion

5) UK Divert Operations

6) Emergency Recovery

a) instrument approach and landing

INSTRUCTOR NOTES: None.

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MQS-2: LAUNCH-AND-DECIDE TACTICAL INTERCEPTS

SCHEDULING NOTES: Schedule this as a two-ship MTC, single-ship if required. If two-ship, do not schedule 2 Crew-Solo MQ crews. Qualified aircrew may act as flight lead (TAC sim RAP square) with instructor supervision of MQ students. Allow time for a full rally, brief and debrief. PCATD should be scheduled to supplement MTC for an OFP mismatch.

SUPERVISION: One I per MQ crew. I can fly in MTC, fly the MCS, or sit the console. If only 1 MTC available, studs should fly single-ship Crew Solo.

TIME ALLOTTED: 1.5

PREREQUISITES: MQA-4, MQS-1

STUDENT PREPARATION: Same as MQA-4

OBJECTIVES:

Practice 2vX or 1vX intercepts, FILL-INS:

1) Risk level: Med

2) Threat: F-15E Baseline Threat

3) Ord: 6x-120C, 2x-9M, Gun (reload per engagement)

4) ROE: BVR, Instructor discretion

1) Abbreviated Ground Ops—15 minutes :

a) Start EPs / Ground EPs

b) Avionics Setup for TI / TF BITS

2) Admin—15 minutes:

a) 20‖ SSABTO

b) A/A systems check

c) RJ to TAC LAB, climb to commit, FENCE in

3) Intercepts—45 minutes:

a) 1 or 2vX Launch and Decide, Share and Sort (if able)

i) Single group presentations / no maneuvers

ii) Single group presentations / bandit maneuvers

b) 1 or 2vX Launch and Decide, Multitarget

i) Single groups

ii) Groups in azimuth

iii) Groups in range

iv) Single group with maneuvers

v) Jamming groups

2) Airborne EP—15 minutes

a) Unusual attitudes / inadvertent weather entry

b) Instructor discretion

INSTRUCTOR NOTES: I will give a full brief and debrief IAW the above flow and include jamming considerations. Ensure students accomplish multitargeting prior to MTC completion in preparation for MQS-3.

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MQS-3: DEFENSIVE COUNTER-AIR

sim RAP square) with instructor supervision of MQ students. Allow time for a full rally, brief and debrief. PCATD should be scheduled to supplement MTC for an OFP mismatch.

SUPERVISION: One I per MQ crew. I can fly in MTC, fly the MCS, or sit the console. If only 1 MTC available, studs should fly single-ship Crew Solo.

TIME ALLOTTED: 1.5

PREREQUISITES: MQA-6, MQS-2

STUDENT PREPARATION: Same as MQA-6

Demonstrate Proficiency in 2-ship DCA.

Demonstrate Proficiency in Mutual Support, Targeting, and Timeline Adherence.

1) Risk Level: High

2) Threat: F-15E Baseline Threat

3) Loadout: 2x wing tanks, 6x-120C, 2x-9M, Gun (reload in between VULs or for tactical terminates)

4) ROE: BVR, Instructor Discretion

a) Start EPs / Ground EPs

b) Avionics Setup for DCA / TF BITS

2) Admin—15 minutes:

a) 20‖ SSABTO

b) A/A systems check

c) RJ to TAC LAB, FENCE in, climb to commit

3) DCA—2 x 20-minute VUL periods with 5 minutes debrief in between

a) First Vul:

i) Max 2 groups non-maneuvering for 1 st two leaves

ii) Max 2 groups maneuvering for subsequent leaves

b) Second Vul—I discretion; consider:

i) AWACS Midnight

ii) Significant EA

iii) Groups in azimuth outnumbering to force geometry problem

iv) No FDL

4) Airborne EP—15 minutes

INSTRUCTOR NOTES: I will give a full brief and debrief IAW the above flow, including jamming considerations.

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MQS-4: DYNAMIC TARGETING & CLOSE AIR SUPPORT

SCHEDULING NOTES: Schedule this as a single-ship MTC. Allow time for a full rally, brief and debrief. PCATD may be used if MTC is unavailable.

SUPERVISION: One I per MQ crew. I can fly in MTC or sit the console.

TIME ALLOTTED: 1.5

PREREQUISITES: MQA-7, MQA-8

STUDENT PREPARATION:

Bring the Attack Card completed in MQA-7/8

Review Reading prescribed for MQA-7/8

Demonstrate Proficiency in F-15E DT/CAS.

Specifically, Demonstrate Proficiency in DWE and ROE adherence.

FILL-INS:

1) Risk Level: Low to F-15E, I discretion for friendly forces

2) Loadout: 2x wing tanks, 4xGBU-12C, 3xGBU-38, 1xGBU-31, PGU-28

3) ROE: Instructor Discretion—define CDE and RED for CAS at a minimum

1) Abbreviated Ground Ops—10 minutes :

a) Start EPs / Ground EPs

b) Avionics Setup for DT / TF BITS

2) Admin—15 minutes:

a) 20‖ SSABTO

b) A/A systems check + TF check

c) TF letdown + TF turns to extend currency (if required)

d) RJ to TAC LAB, climb to threat area, FENCE in

3) Killbox DT—20-minute VUL

a) Check-in / C2 Coordination / Authentication

b) Investigate tasking

c) Target Tasking

d) Smack Tasking (GBU-31)

4) CAS—30-minute VUL

a) JTAC Check-in / Ftr-to-FAC / Authentication

b) AO Update

c) 9-line / readback / talk-on / target attacks as required:

i) GBU-12 level

ii) GBU-12 dive x 2

iii) Strafe x 3

d) 1 x GBU-12 mover attack

5) Airborne EP—15 minutes

INSTRUCTOR NOTES: I will give a full brief and debrief IAW the above flow. Focus on

Demo Pro Items, GBU-12 diving deliveries and strafe.

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MQS-5: AIRBORNE INTERDICTION

sim) with instructor supervision of MQ students. Allow time for a full rally, brief and debrief.

SUPERVISION: One I per MQ crew. I can fly in MTC, fly the MCS, or sit the console. If only 1 MTC available, studs should fly single-ship Crew Solo.

TIME ALLOTTED: 1.5

PREREQUISITES: MQA-8, MQA-9

STUDENT PREPARATION:

Bring the Attack Cards completed in MQA-8/9

Review Reading prescribed for MQA-8/9

Demonstrate Proficiency in F-15E AI operations.

Specifically, Demonstrate Proficiency in low alt. navigation to target area, D/T/I/K or negate any factor groups, achieving DWE with PWIII and JDAM, and 100% survival with valid 3-1 threat reactions.

FILL-INS:

1) Risk Level: Med

2) Threat: Instructor discretion

3) Loadout: 2x wing tanks, 2xGBU-24A/B, 1xGBU-31V3, 3x-120C, 1x-9M, PGU-28

4) ROE: Instructor Discretion

a) Start EPs / Ground EPs

b) Avionics setup—focus on PWIII / SW loading and tactical avionics setup

2) Admin—15 minutes

a) 20‖ SSABTO

b) A/A & A/G systems checks, RJ to TAC LAB and FENCE in

3) AI Sortie—45 minutes

a) Marshal / Push / TF Letdown (re-hack TF currency)

b) Low altitude threat reactions vs. low-tech threat

c) Climb to commit

d) Med alt PWIII delivery vs. primary target

e) Med alt threat reactions vs. low-tech threat

f) Med alt JDAM vs. dump target

g) Egress

4) If time allows, GBU-24 and JDAM Re-attack for proficiency

5) Airborne EP—15 minutes

b) Wounded Bird / Associated EPs

INSTRUCTOR NOTES: I will give a full brief and debrief IAW the above flow. Sortie feel should mirror Studs’ upcoming EPE but with re-attacks as required for PWIII / JDAM proficiency. If required, set up multiple threat runs (low and medium altitude) vs. MTC SAM threats to work visual lookout / last ditch mechanics.

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MQS-6: BASIC SURFACE ATTACK (NIGHT)

sim) with instructor supervision of MQ students. Allow time for a full rally, brief and debrief.

SUPERVISION: One I per MQ crew. I can fly in MTC or sit the console.

TIME ALLOTTED: 1.5

PREREQUISITES: MQS-5

STUDENT PREPARATION:

TO 1F-15E-1, Section III

AFTTP 3-3.F-15E, Chapter 10

AFTTP 3-1 Volume 1, Chapters 3 and 4

AFTTP 3-1.F-15E, Chapters 3-6 ―General Mission Planning‖.

T.O. 1-1M-34, Attack planning o Section 1- Weapons- PW II/CBU-87 o Section 2- Fuzes- 904/905/-139/FZU-39 o Section 6- Safe Escape/Safe Separation o Section 8- Mission Planning

Demonstrate Proficiency night TF Operations o TF planning checks – TF confidence checks o Single-ship TF low-level navigation o TF loft recoveries

Practice night Surface to Air threat reactions, night strafe, and emergency procedures

FLOW: Once single-ship TF operations satisfactorily complete, low-fly using NVG procedures.

1) Takeoff and Departure / TF checks

2) Unusual attitude recoveries

3) Low level

a) Navigation and timing control

b) TFR operations (Auto / Manual) – Inadvertent weather entry.

c) TF Threats reactions / jettison

d) RBM / HRM radar procedures and techniques

e) INS / MN updates, target designations

2) Range

a) Fence check and range entry / FRA

b) Level, loft, diving deliveries

c) TF Loft Recovery

d) Medium altitude deliveries

e) Night strafe

f) Threat reactions / jettison

g) Range exit

3) Recovery / Approach

INSTRUCTOR NOTES: I will give a full brief and debrief IAW the above flow. Focus on

Demo Pro Items, night threat reactions, and night deliveries and strafe.

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MQS-7: MISSION/EMERGENGY PROCEDURES EVALUATION

SCHEDULING NOTES: Schedule this as a single-ship MTC with a SEFE on the console.

Showtime should be 45 min prior to container time.

SUPERVISION: SEFE

TIME ALLOTTED: 1.5

PREREQUISITES: MQS-5

STUDENT PREPARATION:

Coordinate day prior with SEFE

IAW AFI 11-202 Vol. 2 and 11-2F15E Vol. 2

FILL-INS: Risk Level, threat, loadout and target will all be SEFE discretion.

1) IAW 48 OGV mission profile

2) Pubs Check

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MQ-1: LOCAL AREA ORIENTATION

SCHEDULING NOTES: Check the upgradee’s MQT flow and first flight checklist status before scheduling this sortie. If attempting to schedule this sortie to align it with an Instructor

Upgrade Perch BFM, it may either be scheduled as MQ-1 (LAO + Perch BFM) or as an MQ-A sortie. If scheduled as an MQ-A sortie, supervision required is I in aircraft.

CONFIGURATION: 2-ship desired, 1 required

A/A clean required for AHC/BFM

Tanker desired (sortie may be incomplete without tanker ops)

SUPERVISION: IP in a/c

PREREQUISITES: First Flight Checklist complete, MQA-3, MQS-1

STUDENT PREPARATION:

Local Area Supplements, OG Standards, OG IFG

As directed

Accomplish Local Area Familiarization (AFI 11-2F-15E Vol. 1)

Accomplish Weather Cat C certification

Demonstrate Proficiency in the following events:

o Trail Departure o Lost Wingman o Route Abort o Precision / Non-Precision Instrument Approach o Approach at unit’s primary divert base o Radar Trail Arrival

Accomplish Simulated IFE coordination with SOF

Demonstrate Proficiency in PW -229 Operations (if required)

Practice F-15E AHC, specifically low-speed high AOA maneuvering

Practice Perch BFM

(if required & assets allow) Demonstrate Proficiency in AAR

SUGGESTED FLOW:

1) 20‖ SSABTO

2) LAO as airspace and weather allow

3) AAR as assets allow

4) AHC per I discretion

a) Slow-speed handling exercises preferred

5) Perch BFM per I discretion

a) 6k’ offensive and defensive perch BFM

6) Recovery to multiple patterns and landing

a) As required to see local area operations

INSTRUCTOR NOTES: Focus of the sortie is LAO operations and -229 operations. If attempting to combine MQ-1 with an Instructor Perch BFM upgrade sortie, only allow if able to accomplish sufficient LAO and BFM—otherwise, schedule separately.

―Accomplish‖ items are required for CMR/BMC certification. Sortie will be Effective-

Incomplete if the Accomplish items are not completed.

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MQ-2: 1V1 WVR MANEUVERING (HABFM)

CONFIGURATION: 2-ship required

A/A clean required

Dissimilar encouraged, not required

SUPERVISION: I in a/c

PREREQUISITES: MQ-1

STUDENT PREPARATION: Same as MQA-3

Demonstrate Proficiency in 1v1 WVR

Demonstrate Proficiency in formation takeoff and landing

1) Threat: F-15E baseline threat

2) Loadout: OG Std BFM

1) Brief:

a) AAMD / notch mech

b) High aspect merge preparation

c) Lead turn mechanics

d) Two-circle fights / follow-on lead turns

e) One-circle fights / follow-on lead turns

f) Vertical and oblique fighting

2) Form takeoff

3) AAMD to HABFM

4) OG standard HABFM butterfly sets

5) RTT on RTB (if fuel permits)

6) Form landing

INSTRUCTOR NOTES: This sortie is designed for the student to show proficiency in handling the most likely F-15E visual engagement scenario. Setups should be 20+NM 1v1 AAMD to

High Aspect BFM, followed by HABFM butterfly setups to maximize fuel. Instructors will cuff bandits to allow merges to ensue after AAMD. Instructors should attempt to show student two-circle, one-circle, and oblique/vertical concepts. Consider the following criteria for Demo Pro:

Can student execute timely, effective AAMD IAW 3-1?

Can student quickly acquire tally / prepare for HABFM after notch exit?

Does student execute timely / appropriate lead turn?

Does student display sufficient ability in: Managing energy, POM control, WEZ recognition?

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MQ-3: 2V1 AIR COMBAT MANEUVERS (ACM)

SCHEDULING NOTES: Schedule as 4-ship if convenient.

CONFIGURATION: 2v2 desired, 2v1 required.

A/A clean desired, not required. No bombs for blue;

SUU-20N okay for red but not desired.

Dissimilar encouraged, not required

SUPERVISION: I in a/c

PREREQUISITES: MQA-5, MQS-2, MQ-2

STUDENT PREPARATION: Same as MQA-5

OBJECTIVES:

Demonstrate Proficiency in 2v1 ACM

FILL-INS:

1) Threat: F-15E baseline threat

2) Risk: High

3) Loadout: 2x-120C, 2x-9M, Gun

4) ROE: VID

SUGGESTED FLOW:

1) Brief:

a) ACM Tools and contracts

b) 2v1 offensive ACM vs. a heat-only or unaware threat (hot aspect)

c) 2v1 offensive ACM vs. a radar missile threat

d) 2v1 perch Defensive ACM vs. a radar missile threat

e) 2v1 ACM vs. unknown threat axis (Cap’N’Tap)

i) Radar pickups

ii) Visual Pickups

iii) RWR Pickups, including Staggerback geometry and contracts

2) Standard Admin Out

3) 2v1 ACM—>25NM setups:

a) #1: Radar threat (unaware), hot aspect bandit

b) #2: Radar threat: lock and stick to #1, switch if tally #2

c) #3: Radar threat: lock and stick to #2, switch if tally #1

4) Perch Defensive ACM:

a) Minimum of 2 setups to evaluate student BFM and re-entry mechanics

5) Cap’n’Tap (as fuel and student proficiency allow)

6) Standard Admin Home + RTT (if fuel permits)

INSTRUCTOR NOTES: Limit discussion of Single-Side-Offset intercept geometry to the debrief. Brief flow should limit ACM Academic discussion and chairfly students through roles/responsibilities in all phases/contingencies of ACM. Consider the following criteria for

Demo Pro:

Can student quickly set formation spacing / maintain VMS in an ACM bracket or notch/press environment?

Does student help establish roles and execute ACM contracts?

Does student contribute to each phase of ACM (Detect / Engage / Separate) with proactive formation work / sensor use / comm?

Demonstrating Proficiency in ACM clears the student to fly Crew Solo for DCA and subsequent

A/A operations. If not confident in student’s ability to tactically operate Crew Solo, consider

NE-SNP or NE-other.

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MQ-4: DEFENSIVE COUNTER AIR (DCA)

SCHEDULING NOTES: Schedule this sortie as Crew Solo. Squadron leadership now has the

OPTION to conduct this upgrade in the MTC or LIVE. If flown in the MTC, the student 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.

CONFIGURATION: 4v4 desired, 2v2 required.

A/A clean desired, not required. No bombs for blue;

SUU-20N okay for red but not desired.

AWACS/GCI desired, not required

Dissimilar encouraged, not required

SUPERVISION: I in element

PREREQUISITES: MQS-3, MQ-3

Demonstrate Proficiency in DCA

1) Threat: F-15E baseline threat

2) Risk: High

3) Loadout: 6x-120C, 2x-9M, Gun

4) ROE: BVR—instructor discretion

a) Sensor Setup for DCA

b) CAP Mechanics / Avionics / Comm

c) Commits

d) Primary DEZ targeting

i) Azimuth flow / contracts (Wall)

ii) Defense-in-depth flow / contracts (Grind)

e) Secondary DEZ targeting

i) F-15E Cold Ops and recommit geometry / targeting

ii) Reform considerations / flow / targeting

iii) Changes to targeting based on DEZ

f) Inside the DEZ

g) Contingencies

2) Standard Admin Out

3) 4vX DCA—25 minute Vul

4) Standard Admin Home + RTT (if fuel permits)

INSTRUCTOR NOTES: Permanent kill removal encouraged for any blue air CT participants.

Consider the following criteria for Demo Pro:

Does student adhere to prescribed timeline for targeting / defensive response?

Does student use sensors effectively to D/T/I/K assigned group?

Does student maintain VMS?

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MQ-5: DAY TF / BASIC SURFACE ATTACK

SCHEDULING NOTES: Check syllabus flow, student LOWAT CAT and weapons qualifications before scheduling this sortie.

CONFIGURATION: 2-ship or 4-ship desired, 1 required

BDU-33s, heavyweights and/or 20mm desired

SUPERVISION: I in a/c

PREREQUISITES: MQ-1

STUDENT PREPARATION:

AFI 11-214, Chapter 3,4,5 (Air to Ground Training Rules)

UK Low Fly Handbook

TO 1-1F-15E-34-1-2, 1-387 (TF system review)

AFTTP 3-3.F-15E, Chapters 5,7 (LOWAT & BSA review)

Demonstrate Proficiency in day TF operations

Demonstrate Proficiency in UK low fly procedures

Demonstrate Proficiency in UK range procedures

Demonstrate Proficiency in Paveway II procedures

Earn Initial Weapons Qualification (if not accomplished in IQT)

Earn Clearance to LOWAT Category I (if not accomplished in IQT)

Practice low altitude navigation and threat reactions

Practice radar and visual deliveries on a controlled range

a) TF / LOWAT review

b) Low altitude navigational / LANTIRN operations

i) UK low fly procedures

c) Low altitude threat reactions

d) Range operations

i) UK range procedures

ii) Radar deliveries

iii) Visual deliveries

2) Standard Admin Out

3) Low altitude TF operations / threat reactions

4) Range deliveries

5) Standard Admin Home + RTT (medium altitude Paveway II)

INSTRUCTOR NOTES: This sortie should provide maximum flexibility to the MQ program.

It exists for students to finalize weapons QUALS and LOWAT certification to satisfy AFI 11-

2F-15E Vol. 1 requirements. Additionally, it serves to update TF currency prior to MQ-8.

Tailor this sortie to the needs of the student based on qualifications.

Students should receive a full Academic LASDT brief if not LOWAT CAT I certified.

Students should receive an instructional TF review prior to day TF re-hack.

Students should receive Fighting Edge academics as part of this sortie.

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MQ-6: DYNAMIC TARGETING & CLOSE AIR SUPPORT (DT/CAS)

SCHEDULING NOTES: Schedule the UW as #1B to max extent possible

CONFIGURATION: 2-ship desired, 1 required.

Schedule JTAC to max extent possible.

Schedule airspace/configuration to match JTAC requirements

SUPERVISION: I in element (no MQT crew solo)

PREREQUISITES: MQS-4, MQ-5

Demonstrate Proficiency in DT/CAS operations

1) Threat, Risk Level & ROE per instructor discretion

2) Loadout: Simulated loadout should include GBU-12, GBU38/31, gun, and other at instructor discretion

a) 3-1.F-15E DT review

b) DT killbox or CAS sortie flow

c) Attack types

2) Standard Admin Out

3) DT or CAS in designated airspace

4) Standard Admin Home + RTT

INSTRUCTOR NOTES: Instructors will flow this sortie to represent the most current DT combat operations conducted by F-15Es in AEF. Consider the following criteria for Demo Pro:

Does student adhere to all prescribed ROE?

Does student use sensors effectively to accomplish DT/CAS objectives in a timely fashion?

Can student safely, expeditiously achieve DWE in a DT/CAS environment?

Demonstrating Proficiency in DT/CAS clears the student to fly Crew Solo for subsequent A/G operations. If not confident in student’s ability to tactically operate Crew Solo, consider NE-

SNP or NE-other.

48 OG F-15E MISSION QUALIFICATION TRAINING SYLLABUS 33

MQ-7: AIRBORNE INTERDICTION

SCHEDULING NOTES: Schedule this sortie as Crew Solo.

CONFIGURATION: 4v2 or 2v2 desired, single-ship required.

Jet Configuration / airspace should align for SAT sortie.

Follow-on mission (BSA/CAS) encouraged

Dissimilar encouraged, not required

AWACS / GCI…