Engage ground targets with infrared guided munitions

• Positively identify the target before engagement.
• Acquire and maintain an infrared lock on the target.
• Confirm sufficient thermal contrast for successful guidance.
• Release the munition within the correct engagement envelope.
• Maintain target tracking until weapon impact where required.
• Assess observed effects following weapons release.

Employment Techniques

• FM/BS-1742 - Execute level bombing procedures or FM/BS-1740 - Execute dive attack procedures (Primary)
  • Conduct a controlled attack profile while maintaining infrared guidance parameters.
• FM/BS-1743 - Execute pop-up attack procedures (Optional Approach)
  • Use a rapid climb from concealed terrain to acquire and engage the target.
• FM/BS-1745 - Execute terrain masking attack procedures (Optional Approach)
  • Use terrain to reduce exposure while approaching the target.