Appendix E Combat Entry/Exit Checklist and Tactical Manuevers

APPENDIX E

COMBAT ENTRY/EXIT CHECKLISTS AND TACTICAL MANUEVERS

E100. INTRODUCTION

The objectives covered in this Appendix can be incorporated at the discretion of the IP on a low-

level event or Mission Commander on a Tactical Formation event.

E101. COMBAT ENTRY (HOSTILE FIRE ENTRY)

Ensure the following checklist is completed prior to entering the threat environment (designate a

combat entry point prior to the mission).

Crew briefing-"Complete" (P) Review airspeed, altitude, threat locations, aircraft

configuration, and approach requirements.

Survival Equipment-"Secured" (P, CP) Ensure flight gloves, flak vests/armor, chemical

defense ensemble and oxygen are immediately available as required. (If protective equipment is

to be worn, don at this time.)

Internal and External Lights-"Set" (CP) Set interior lighting to a minimum and turn off

all nonessential exterior lights.

IFF-"Set" (CP) As required.

Radios-"Set" (CP) Turn off all nonessential radios to reduce emissions.

Radar-"Set" (CP) Turn off radar if not required to reduce emissions.

Radio Altimeter-"Set" (P).

Loose Items-"Secured" (P, CP).

Observers-"Clear to Position" (P). (You will typically not have an observer in the

training syllabus.

10.

Combat Entry Checklist-"Complete" (CP).

E102. COMBAT EXIT

This checklist returns the aircraft to normal cruise configuration upon departing the threat

environment (designate a combat exit point prior to the mission).

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