En Route Procedures
Weapons
EN ROUTE PROCEDURES
After takeoff, the flight will normally rendezvous in parade at 250 KIAS unless otherwise briefed. The
lead will place the flight in a pre-briefed formation, usually division cruise. The flight will adhere to
VFR cruising altitudes and will obtain clearance into the target area in accordance with local proce-
dures.
When within radio range, flight lead confirms availability of the target, passes flight information to
range control, and receives clearance into the target area. Flight information includes flight call sign,
number and type of aircraft in the flight, side numbers of all aircraft, and type and quantity of
ordnance carried.
This is a sample transmission:
Lead:
“Loom Lobby, [Call sign] 234 checking in for the 10:30 target time.”
Target: “[Call sign] 234, go ahead with your line up.”
Lead:
“[Call sign] 234 four T-45s, wingmen 238, 242, and 222, each aircraft with eight
Mk 76s.”
COMBAT CHECKLIST
Approaching the target, complete the combat checklist:
1.
MFD
a.
A/G STRS display — select
b.
Weapon/Station select - (RKT, GUN or BOMB)—as briefed
c.
MAN, CCIP - as briefed
d.
Target data—entered
2.
Master Arm—as briefed
3.
VCR - ON or AUTO
4.
BARO altimeter setting—update
5.
LAW—set for briefed pattern
6.
Loose gear - stowed
7.
Configure MFDs for range—as briefed (Recommend: set Left MFD to ADI and Right MFD to
STORES A/G)
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