CNATRAINST 1542.155A
22 April 2004
FORMATION
BEHAVIOR STATEMENT
STANDARDS
58. Taxi and Marshal
● Perform taxi and
● Performs IAW FTI.
marshal flight.
● Lead monitors wingman's position.
59. Formation Takeoff
● Perform section,
● Performs IAW FTI.
interval takeoff.
● Lead:
► Monitors wingman.
► Directs appropriate type of
takeoff for weather conditions.
● Wing: Advises IP of airspeeds,
fuel caps, engine and gear status.
● Effectively
● Performs IAW FTI.
communicate mission
61. Wingman Communication
● Safely and effectively ● Performs IAW FTI to 90% accuracy.
communicate with
wingman using
radio/visual/aircraft.
62. In-Flight Planning/Area Management
● Plan and execute a
● Efficiently sequences maneuvers.
sequence of maneuvers
● Adjusts mission profile for
or actions.
external factors (weather,
● Understand current and
traffic, etc.).
required position.
● Maintains positional awareness
using ground references,
navigational aids, or FLIP
publications.
63. Fuel Management
● Monitor fuel status
● Lead:
for formation to allow
► Conducts fuel checks as required
for safety of flight
by FTI or every 20 minutes.
and mission
► Guarantees that flight is
accomplishment.
completed IAW SOP/NATOPS/FTI
fuel requirements.
● Lead/Wing: Recognizes and calls
JOKER/BINGO fuel as necessary with
100% accuracy.
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