Figure 3-6 In-Place Turn

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number of degrees in the direction specified in the command at 30 AOB. At the same time, they

maintain their position relative to each other. To initiate large turns, aircrews simultaneously

turn in the specified direction. As the flight continues its turn through 90 of heading change,

the wingman will automatically change sides from the lead aircraft.

Figure 3-6 In-Place Turn

Split Turns

Split turns can be performed from either the combat cruise or combat spread formation. They

involve making heading changes of 120 240 degrees. With the command, Split turn, 180 of

change is understood. If a different heading change is desired, the new heading will be specified

in the command (for example, (Call sign), Split turn, roll out 145). When aircrews receive the

command, they turn away from each other while maintaining power until rollout in the new

direction.

Figure 3-7 Split Turn

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