F-15E Strike Eagle Syllabus

WIP!

If not specified in the Syllabus all procedures are to be followed as described in the F-15E Manual.

"F-15E Manual" can be found on the DCS website. (Link below)

F-15E manual

If you are new to the MA-community, be sure to read about our procedures around the airfield (Linked below) to ensure everyone can have a safe training environment.

• Airport procedures
• Airport charts

- Runways

- Taxiways

- TACAN/ILS Freq

- Entry/Exit points

In addition to what is described above and in the syllabus, you are expected to have knowledge regarding:

• Basic Comms as part of a flight (not as lead)
• ATIS (Preset 25 on Radio 2 in F-15E)
• Visually navigate between two points using for example terrain objects as guidence (the compass and an empty F10 map may be used)
• Follow several waypoints in succession (flightplan) using information provided by the in-cockpit instruments or projected on HUD.
• Navigate To/From or in reference to a TACAN using Radials and information provided by the in-cockpit instruments or projected on HUD.

The goal should be to fly the F-15E as a crew (Pilot/WSO) to reach its full potential and during Qualification your examiner will fly with you as Pilot/WSO. However, you as a pilot/WSO might need to use functions / carry out procedures that are normally carried out by the other crew member in order to train effectively on your own.

Good luck and have fun!

Pilot

Basic Section

The Basic Syllabus gives an overall picture of what is expected to be accomplished by our F-15E pilots and should be seen as a minimum level of knowledge. The syllabus should be used to identify educational needs and help you set up training goals for the next sortie. When you can complete all parts of the syllabus without the need for external assistance, you should be well prepared to complete the Basic Qualification.

General

Radio/SRS

• Set Transponder code*
• Transmit/Receive on Intercom PTT*
• Power ON/OFF and transmit/receive in both MNL/PRESET MODE using:

- Radio 1*

- Radio 2*

* SRS Setup Guide

HOTAS

In the F-15E you can manage almost everything through HOTAS commands, at the beginning you should focus on learning some basic ones listed below and make sure you have everything under "HOTAS" in the "adjust control"-page bound to your throttle and stick.

• Take control of HUD
• Designate using HUD
• Switch between AUTO <-> CDIP mode
• Switch between A/A <-> A/G mode
• Take control of sensor and switch between pre-programmed displayes on L/R MPD and the MCPD
• Select TEWS-page on L/R MPD and ADI-page on MCPD
• Command AAI/EID/NCTR
• Select MRM, SRM or GUN
• Enter RWS from TWS/STT
• Enter TWS from STT
• Switch between TWS modes
• Switch PDT using "quickstep"
• Enter STT from RWS/TWS
• Enter MTT from TWS
• Switch PDT using "quickstep"

MPD/MCPD-Pages

HSI

• Turn auto sequence ON/OFF
• Set course
• Select steering modes
• Select range scale
• Understand TACAN/Navigation Data (bottom L/R corner)

TSD

• Select range scale
• Select North/True up
• Symbology

TEWS

• Switch displayed threats (All, Airborn and Ground)
• Understand RWR Symbols and estimated range
• Read remaining Chaff/Flare

A/G Radar

• Keep "Azimut Limit Balls" outside of radar blin zone and within gimbal limit when WSO building HRM

A/A Radar

• Change radar band/channel according to SOP
• Change radar range scale, scan azimut/elevation and bars
• Symbology/Info (RWS, TWS, STT and DTT)

Miscellaneous

HUD

• Symbology/Info

HMCS

• TBU

Flying

Startup

• As described in F-15E TTP

Takeoff

• As described in F-15E TTP

In-flight

• Standard Climb
• Economy Cruise

• Autopilot

- Engage/Disengage:

• Autopilot Basic Modes
• Autopilot Altitude Hold Mode
• Autopilot Altitude Select Mode

- Use autopilot coupled with steer modes

- Disengage autopilot using "Paddle Switch"

• Fuel quantity indicator:

- Set Bingo quantity

- Read Internal and Total fuel quantitys.

- Read Ext. wing/ctr and conf. tank fuel quantitys.

• Fence In / Fence Out procedures

- As described in F-15E TTP

• Setup/Use Combat/Emergency Jettison

Landing

• As described in F-15E TTP
• Touch'n'Go (climb to 1500', turn downwind to end up ~1.5 NM from course line(runway heading), re-enter overhead break pattern on downwind).

Combat

Air-To-Air

Gun

• M61A1

- HUD Symbology

- Enter/change gunsight mode (FNL and GDS)

- Hit single maneuvering target. (MiG-21)

Missiles

• AIM-9

- HUD Symbology

- Cage/Uncage

- Hit single maneuvering target. (MiG-21)

• AIM-7

- HUD Symbology

- Hit single maneuvering target. (MiG-21)

• AIM-120

- HUD Symbology

- Hit single maneuvering target. (MiG-21)

Air-To-Ground

Gun

• M61A1

- HUD Symbology

- Enter/change gunsights (CDIP and MANUAL)

- Obtain rounds on static point-target (Single vehicle)

Unguided bombs

• Mk-82 Low drag

- Release in CDIP mode

- Hit static point-target (Single vehicle)

Laser-guided bombs

• GBU-24

- Release in AUTO/DIRECT mode

- Hit static point-target lased by WSO (Single vehicle)

IAM’s

• GBU-54

- Release in AUTO/DIRECT mode

- Hit static point-target (Single vehicle)

- Hit static point-target lased by WSO (Single vehicle)

• GBU-31

- Release in AUTO/DIRECT mode

- Hit static point-target (Single vehicle)

Defence

• Crank and Short skate maneuver
• Deploy countermeasures using MAN 1/2
• Evade enemy missile

- Notching

- Split-S

Advanced Section

(WIP)

Flying

In-flight

• TRF
• Aerial Refueling

Weapon Systems Officer

Basic Section

The Basic Syllabus gives an overall picture of what is expected to be accomplished by our F-15E WSO’s and should be seen as a minimum level of knowledge. The syllabus should be used to identify educational needs and help you set up training goals for the next sortie. When you can complete all parts of the syllabus without the need for external assistance, you should be well prepared to complete the Basic Qualification.

General

Radio/SRS

• Transmit/Receive on Intercom PTT (SRS)
• Power ON/OFF and transmit/receive in both MNL/PRESET MODE using:

- Radio 1 (SRS)

- Radio 2 (SRS)

• Basic Comms as part of a flight (not as lead)
• Comms towards Ground/Tower/Control etc.
• Tune ATIS-freq. Listen to and understand ATIS Information.

HOTAS

In the F-15E you can manage almost everything through HOTAS commands, at the beginning you should focus on learning TGP and A/G-radar and some basic ones listed below and make sure you have everything under "HOTAS" and "Left/Right Hand Controller" in the "adjust control"-page bound to your throttle and stick.

• Full understanding of A/G-radar HOTAS described in the manual "11.3 AIR TO GROUND RADAR HOTAS"
• Full understanding of TGP HOTAS described in the manual "12.3 TARGETING POD HOTAS"
• Take control of sensor and switch between pre-programmed displayes on L/R MPD and MCPD
• Command AAI/EID/NCTR
• Enter STT from RWS/TWS

MPD/MCPD-Pages

HSI

• Turn auto sequence ON/OFF
• Set course
• Select steering modes
• Select range scale
• Understand TACAN/Navigation Data (bottom L/R corner)

TSD

• Select range scale
• Select North/True up
• Symbology

TEWS

• Switch displayed threats (All, Airborn and Ground)
• Understand RWR Symbols and estimated range
• Read remaining Chaff/Flare

PACS

• CBT JETT

- Setup Combat Jettison profiles

• A/G LOAD

- Load A/G weapons

• A/G

- Setup A/G program incl. A/G delivery program for weapons listed under Air-To-Ground

SMART WEAPONS

- Transfer data to bombs from sensor/system or enter manually for weapons listed under Air-To-Ground

A/G Radar

• HRM

- Symbology

- Command HRM Patch map

- Use CUE, TGT and MARK functions

A/A Radar

• Change radar band/channel according to SOP
• Change radar range scale, scan azimut/elevation and bars
• Symbology/Info (RWS, TWS, STT and DTT)

Miscellaneous

HUD

• Symbology/Info
• Turn on camera

Flying

Startup

• As described in F-15E TTP
• Enter/Edit/Remove target-/waypoints as briefed using both Lat/Long and MGRS.

In-flight

• Fence In / Fence Out procedures

- As described in F-15E TTP

• Setup Combat Jettison
• Navigation

- Visually navigate between two points using for example terrain objects as guidence (the compass and an empty F10 map may be used)

- Follow several waypoints in succession (flightplan) using information provided by the in-cockpit instruments or projected on screens.

- Navigate To/From or in reference to a TACAN using Radials.

Combat

Air-To-Air

• NIL

Air-To-Ground

Unguided bombs

• Mk-82 Low drag

Laser-guided bombs

• GBU-24

- Hit static point-target (Single vehicle), bomb dropped by pilot, lased by WSO

IAM’s

• GBU-54

- Hit static point-target (Single vehicle), bomb dropped by pilot

- Hit static point-target (Single vehicle), bomb dropped by pilot, lased by WSO

• GBU-31

- Hit static point-target (Single vehicle), bomb dropped by pilot

Defence

• Deploy countermeasures using MAN 1/2

Advanced Section

(WIP)

Combat

Air-To-Ground

• PACS-Page

- Setup A/G delivery options/programs (MRA, Loft angle, etc.)