Engage ground targets with laser-guided munitions

• Positively identify the target before engagement.
• Confirm a continuous laser designation is available.
• Align the aircraft and release the munition within the correct engagement envelope.
• Maintain laser designation until weapon impact.
• Assess observed effects following weapons release.

Employment Techniques

• FM/BS-1742 - Execute level bombing procedures (Primary)
  • Conduct a level attack profile while releasing the munition within the required guidance parameters.
• FM/BS-1740 - Execute dive attack procedures (Secondary)
  • Conduct a descending attack profile to improve target accuracy.
• FM/BS-1746 - Execute buddy lasing and cooperative attack procedures (Optional)
  • Coordinate with another platform to provide laser designation or target guidance.
• FM/BS-1743 - Execute pop-up attack procedures (Optional)
  • Use a rapid climb from concealed terrain to acquire and engage the target.
• FM/BS-1745 - Execute terrain masking attack procedures (Optional)
  • Use terrain to reduce exposure while approaching the target.