Unit 3: Aspectand CCCS

INTERCEPT PROCEDURES TEXTBOOK

UNIT 3: ASPECT AND CCCS

IP-7: TARGET ASPECT FORMULA AND COLLISION COURSE

CORRECTIONS

The Importance of Target Aspect

To successfully control the intercept, careful attention must be paid to target aspect and

aspect angle. These angles are the key to successful forward quarter missile employment and

allowing the aircrew to arrive at the merge with an angular advantage to defeat the enemy with

basic fighter maneuvers.

Target Aspect Visualization

Target aspect is the angle by which the bogey sees the fighter

It is the angle formed by the intersection of the bogey's flight path and the magnetic bearing

line between both aircraft. Target aspect is always expressed in degrees with a direction.

Figure 1

Relationship of Fighter Heading to Target Aspect

During an intercept, the fighter must maneuver in space relative to the bogey to employ

weapons. Since the fighter must change heading to intercept the bogey, all angles of the

intercept associated with the fighter's heading are also subject to change. These angles include: