Figure 6-10 Standard Shackle Turn

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Shackle turns will be executed as follows:

1. Lead will initiate a shackle turn with an

exaggerated wing flash if pre-briefed or with

a UHF radio call if required.

2. The wingman will respond by starting a

turn into the lead.

3. As lead sees the wingman start his turn,

lead will then commence a turn into wingman

for 45 and then roll wings level.

4. As the wingman observes lead roll

wings level, the wingman will stop his turn.

As the aircraft cross, the wingman will

always pass above the lead. (Wingman

ensures deconfliction).

5. The 45 headings are maintained until

the two aircraft are nearing the 5000' abeam

position. Both aircraft then perform a turn

toward each other until the initial heading is

reached and an appropriate combat spread

formation is attained.

The above shackle turn procedures will result

in proper formation bearing if both aircraft

were in proper formation initially.

Figure 6-10 Standard Shackle Turn

Shackle turn to "Redress" the section

In cases where a shackle turn is used to redress a section out of position, the aircraft will be

maneuvered such that the sucked aircraft will be able to regain proper bearing (Figure 6-11).

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