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Fixed-wing ground-attack flying methods



FM/G381 - Fixed-wing ground-attack flying methods
Skill
FM/BS-1739 - Control weapons employment
Skill
  • Employ weapons only from stable attack profiles
  • Confirm positive target identification prior to weapons release
  • Maintain stable aircraft parameters throughout delivery
  • Comply with rules of engagement, attack restrictions, and clearance requirements
  • Maintain aircraft control during all phases of weapons employment
  • Abort attack when conditions become unsafe or non-compliant
Skill
FM/BS-1740 - Execute dive attack procedures
Skill
  • Establish correct dive angle for the selected attack profile
  • Maintain stable attack parameters throughout the dive
  • Release weapons within the planned release window
  • Execute controlled pull-out above minimum recovery altitude
  • Maintain orientation and situational awareness during recovery
Skill
FM/BS-1741 - Execute strafing procedures
Skill
  • Align aircraft accurately with the target area during the attack run
  • Maintain controlled closure rate and adhere to the firing window
  • Manage exposure to avoid oversaturation of the target area
  • Execute controlled pull-off and disengagement after weapons release
  • Maintain awareness of friendly positions throughout the attack
Skill
FM/BS-1742 - Execute level bombing procedures
Skill
  • Maintain stable altitude, heading, and airspeed during the attack run
  • Establish correct release parameters prior to weapons employment
  • Release ordnance within the planned delivery window
  • Maintain aircraft control throughout attack and egress
  • Execute safe departure from the target area following release
Skill
FM/BS-1743 - Execute pop-up attack procedures
Skill
  • Conduct low-altitude ingress while maintaining terrain clearance
  • Initiate pop-up manoeuvre at the planned reference point
  • Acquire and engage targets during the climb or attack phase
  • Maintain controlled aircraft parameters throughout the manoeuvre
  • Execute rapid egress following weapons employment
Skill
FM/BS-1744 - Execute stand-off guided munition delivery
Skill
  • Acquire and confirm positive target identification prior to release
  • Maintain effective sensor or targeting pod management
  • Release guided munition within approved weapon parameters
  • Maintain target designation or tracking as required
  • Maintain stand-off positioning during employment
  • Execute controlled egress following weapons release
Skill
FM/BS-1745 - Execute terrain masking attack procedures
Skill
  • Maintain continuous terrain awareness during ingress and egress
  • Utilize terrain features to reduce line-of-sight exposure to threats
  • Maintain safe obstacle and terrain clearance at all times
  • Transition from masked ingress to attack profile in a controlled manner
  • Execute egress while minimising threat exposure
Skill
FM/BS-1746 - Execute buddy lasing and cooperative attack procedures
Skill
  • Coordinate laser codes and timing prior to attack execution
  • Maintain continuous communication with designating aircraft or ground elements
  • Confirm target designation prior to weapons release
  • Monitor weapon guidance throughout the attack sequence
  • Execute coordinated egress following weapons employment
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