Presentation - P-12730019

Introduction to Tactical Formation--Section Turns

T-45C TS, ADV & IUT TFFP-02

PRESENTATION

Combat spread formation 5.7.1.3.1.3

Sg 1, fr 2

Lesson Organization

A. Purpose: to provide mutual support 5.7.1.3.2.1

INTRODUCTION TO TACTICAL

FORMATION -- SECTION TURNS

Lookout: provides early detection of the enemy

through a coordinated search pattern within the

* Combat spread

formation

section

* Cruise turns

* Engaging turns

Communications: optimizes the section's aware-

ness while carrying out their mission with clear

concise radio calls of tactical, directive, and

Sg 1, fr 4, 8

descriptive nature

Combat Spread

(Video)

Psychological: provides comfort factor knowing

another section member available to employ

coordinated tactics in support of each other

Aircraft positioning: provides, through a selected

formation, a tactical doctrine that exploits the

following

Maneuverability against air-to-air or surface-to-

air threats

Early forced commitment by an enemy threat

Effective employment of weapons carried

B. Position: a section spread apart laterally and vertically

5.7.1.3.1.3

Bearing: 90 degrees abeam from the lead

Sg 1, fr 12

(henceforth the abeam position)

Fig 1: Combat Spread

Position

Distance: 3/4 to 1 nm abeam depending upon

Visibility

Weapon system envelopes

Periods of frequent hard maneuvering

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