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INTERCEPT PROCEDURES TEXTBOOK

Figure 1

This method is useful for visualization of the intercept. However, the timing of the intercept

does not make it practical to use when completing an intercept. Therefore, it is highly

discouraged for use in the simulator or during intercept flights.

Displacement Turn

Once target aspect has been determined and the intercept is under control (i.e. the bogey has

stopped drifting), the fighter needs to execute a displacement turn at the appropriate range.

For illustration purposes, assume that target aspect is 20R and the fighter is on a collision

heading of 350. At 12 nm, all collision course corrections will stop, and at 10 nm the bogey will

be displaced to 30R AO. The fighter needs to turn until the bogey bearing call is 30 right of the

nose. Using the heading bug will help because it will stay on the last commanded position to

give a visual cue of where 30 right is located. Use of the 45 fiducial is another guide for the

weapons officer.

The "steady up" call should be led by a few degrees, just as in a normal DT. The task is to

place the bogey bearing call in a certain position on the top portion of the BDHI, exactly as

would be done if the bogey were on the scope.