T-45A UJPT, ADV, & IUT ACMFP-01
Introduction to ACM
NOTE: Upon hearing "Knock it off," both aircraft should return to combat
spread.
4.
The minimum altitude (deck) for ACM is 10,000 ft AGL. The engagement
shall automatically cease when any aircraft descends below 10,000 ft, and
that aircraft shall be considered a "kill."
5.
An aircraft pursuing another aircraft in a descent shall monitor the
defensive aircraft's altitude/attitude and break off the attack with a turn
away prior to either aircraft descending through the hard deck.
6.
Aircraft configuration changes are limited to use of speed brakes.
7.
a.
Two-way radio communication lost
(1) Terminate maneuvering
(2) Rock wings
(3) Set up 30-degree AOB rendezvous turn
b.
Lost ICS with good radio
(1) Terminate maneuvering
(2) Transmit "Call sign" and "Knock it off"
(3) Set up 30-degree AOB rendezvous turn
8.
If lost sight, perform the following procedure 6.7.1.1.1
a.
Transmit "Lost sight"
b.
Other aircraft in flight will transmit further instructions
9.
During horizontal scissors or weave, nose-high aircraft shall go high and
nose-low aircraft shall go low. The low aircraft has the responsibility for
maintaining flight separation. Always transmit "[Call sign]" and intent.
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