Figure 10-3 Crew Lookout Responsibilities

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Figure 10-3 Crew Lookout Responsibilities

Some "Rules of Thumb" for lookout doctrine:

Always look in the direction of a turn, aft of the wing-line.

2. Remember, ACM is three-dimensional. You must scan more than just the horizon (look

high and low.)

Do not fixate on the wingman.

If your neck does not hurt, you are not looking far enough aft.

If you need to wear glasses (or contacts), wear them!

1004. ENGAGING TURNS

Overview

Upon entry into the assigned working area, the lead IP will put the section into combat spread as

previously discussed. With the wingman in position, the lead student will initiate the engaging

turns without IP prompting. Upon completion of the 1st set of engaging turns, the OUIs will

report the aircraft fuel state to their respective IP over the ICS. The lead IP will direct a lead

change over the UHF and once the section is in position the second set of engaging turns will be

executed without prompting. The engaging turns will be flown in a combat spread formation:

P - Abeam

A - Lead: 12,000 feet; Wing: 13,500 feet

D - 1 NM

S - 250 KIAS

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