Last-ditch maneuvers

ACM 1 v 1 Defensive Maneuvering

T-45C TS, ADV & IUT ACMFP-03

PROGRESS CHECK

Question 20 — 6.7.3.3.5

How does a lufbery develop?

ANSWER: The lufbery is a stalemate resulting from a neutral

situation, or from a defensive situation against a similarly

performing bandit.

Sg 3, fr 2

Lesson Organization

III. Last-ditch maneuvers

ACM 1 v 1 DEFENSIVE

NOTE: Last-ditch maneuvers should only be employed as a

Maneuvering

last resort to defeat a shot by the bandit.

* Defensive concepts/

tactics

* Defensive maneuvers

A. Defensive diving spiral 6.7.3.3.6

* Last ditch

maneuvers

* Integration

NOTE: A diving spiral is essentially a tight two-circle fight

Sg 13, fr 3

extremely nose-low. (Two-circle fights are explained in

Fig 7: Diving Spiral

neutral starts.)

Purpose

Counter in-close, medium-to-low angle off gun

attack while retaining maneuvering potential

Offers escape opportunity

Drive bandit into deck

Application

Setup: bandit nears gun employment position

and fighter’s hard or break turn proves

ineffective

Conditions

(1) Sufficient altitude (10,000 ft above deck)

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