Progress Check (cont)

ACM 1 v 1 Defensive Maneuvering

T-45C TS, ADV & IUT ACMFP-03

PROGRESS CHECK

Question 17 — 6.7.3.6.1

Identify at least three general defensive disengagement

factors.

ANSWER:

1. Disengage at maximum TCA, minimum lateral separation,

and then lower the nose and extend.

2. Unload immediately with 5-10 units AOA.

3. Attempt to keep the bandit in sight at all times.

4. Be aware of your altitude.

5. If unable to avoid bandit’s weapons envelope, make a

pitchback or hard turn to reengage with sufficient energy.

6. Seek a low-altitude, high-speed regime.

7. Remain unpredictable by performing belly checks in random

direction every four seconds.

Question 18 — 6.7.3.6.1

What is the procedure for extending for bugout or to regain

energy?

ANSWER:

1. Execute a maximum performance turn away from the bandit

placing the bandit at the aft visual limit.

2. Accelerate to maximum speed using 5-10 units AOA.

3. Fly as straight a line as possible until no longer threatened.

4. If necessary to maintain sight or change extension direction

after it has begun, keep the bandit near aft visibility limit, and

make a series of small hard turns until the desired heading is

attained.

Question 19 — 6.7.3.6.3

What are the disengagement follow-on options?

ANSWER: Pitchback or nose-high reversal

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