Table A.1.1. Standard Formation Signals for Daytime Communication (See Notes) - Cont'd

APPENDIX A

AIR FORCE T-38 TRACK INTERMEDIATES

Oxygen Check:

Cup hand over oxygen mask,

followed by query in the form

Note: If the response is not an

of an OK sign (circle formed by

OK, use the radios or appropriate

touching ends of thumb and

HEFOE signal.

forefinger,

other

fingers

extended).

Pitchout:

Make a circular motion with

vertically extended index finger.

Radio Frequency Change:

Tap helmet near ear with fingers Extend finger(s) vertically for

extended.

digits 1 through 5, horizontally

for digits 6 through 9, pulling

hand down out of sight between

digits.

Signal zero with a

clenched fist. Ensure signals

are made against a visible

background. For example:

a. Present channel change -- tap

helmet, extend appropriate

number of fingers for channel

desired, pulling hand down out

of sight between digits.

b. Prebriefed manual frequency

-- tap helmet, hold up clenched

fist next to helmet.

c. Manual frequency not

prebriefed --tap helmet, hold up

clenched fist next to the helmet,

extend appropriate number of

fingers for frequency desired,

pulling hand down out of sight

between digits.

Ready for Takeoff:

After runup, the leader looks at Wingman nods head yes or no.

the Wingman.

Reform or Tighten Formation:

Rock wings slowly.

Runup Engine for Takeoff:

Make a circular motion with

vertically

extended

index

finger.

*Speed Brake(s) in or out:

Biting motion with hand; fingers Nod head.

and thumb opening and closing.

Start Engines:

Extend arm over head and make

a circular motion with the hand.

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