Air threat response - UNITAF Force Manual (FM)

Guide

FM/BG-1068 - Reaction if spotted by air

Guide

If spotted by enemy aircraft, quick dispersion and terrain masking reduce casualties from guided or area-effect weapons.

Actions

Spread out immediately, avoid clustering.
Move to terrain that limits aircraft attack angles: forests, urban areas, reverse slopes.
Only engage aircraft with small arms if escape or survival depends on it.

Guide

FM/BG-1069 - Defending against helicopter attack

Guide

Rotary-wing aircraft are the most dangerous CAS threat due to precision and persistence. Prevention through stealth is preferred.

Best Practices

Avoid detection via low, concealed movement routes.
If equipped with AA assets, engage helicopters on approach.
If no AA is present, rely on concealment and avoid engagement unless certain of success.
Engage low-and-slow helicopters only when confident in a kill.

Guide

FM/BG-1070 - Defending against jet attack

Guide

Jets are fast-moving threats that rely on visual detection and powerful area-of-effect weapons. Survivability depends on movement and concealment.

Best Practices