ACM training rules - P-12760029

T-45C TS, ADV & IUT ACMFP-01

Introduction to ACM

V. ACM training rules 6.7.1.1

Sg 6, fr 2

Lesson Organization

A. General

INTRODUCTION

NOTE: The following ACM training rules apply to all

TO ACM

ACM training and shall be strictly observed. These rules

* Overview

include those found in OPNAVINST 3710.7; however,

* ACM considerations

pilots are responsible for knowing that directive.

* ACM analysis

* ACM terminology

ACM training shall be conducted only in designated

and symbology

areas.

* ACM training rules

* ACM use of HUD

All ACM participants shall attend face-to-face

briefings and debriefings for each flight. Brief items

shall include.

Conduct of flight

CNATRA training rules

Selected safety of flight aspects

Maneuvers flown

Spin avoidance and recovery procedures

Termination of maneuvering shall be signaled by

“Call sign” and “Knock it off.”

NOTE: Upon hearing “Knock it off,” both aircraft

should return to combat spread.

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.”

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.

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