Bandit reaction to rolling scissors

T-45C TS, ADV & IUT ACMFP-02

ACM 1 v 1 Offensive Maneuvering

Keeps fighter predictable

ii)

Limits shot opportunities

Bandit reaction to rolling scissors: bandit attempts

disengagement

Objective: prevent disengagement and

maneuver for weapons employment

Options

(1) Maneuver 1: fighter rolls off his vertical

move early and pulls for shot

(a) Advantage

Reduces AOT and minimizes

nose-to-tail separation

ii)

Keeps bandit from regaining his

energy

iii) Provides possible quick-kill on

bandit

(b) Disadvantage: maintains continuous

engagement

(2) Maneuver 2: fighter attempts

disengagement in opposite direction

(a) Advantage: creates maximum

separation for fighter’s bugout if not

observed

(b) Disadvantage: allows bandit to escape

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