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''[[Home]] >> [[Tactical Guides]] >> [[Close Air Support]]''
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''[[Home]] >> [[Aircraft Syllabi]] >> [[A-10C Warthog Syllabus]]''
  
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What is close air support?
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=Basic Section=
  
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Close Air Support (CAS) the direct support of troops on the ground by air assets. It can be done by performed by both fixed wing aircraft and helicopters. Typically, there is an aircraft involved to deliver the weapons, and controller to direct the fire. In general, the Master Arms CAS procedures are, while based on real life concepts, a bit simplified and streamlined. Most notably, we're currently focusing on ''one'' single way of doing it, namely the '''Keyhole, Type 2''' procedure.
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The Basic Syllabus gives an overall picture of what is expected to be accomplished by our A-10C 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.
  
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A controller is typically on the ground, and called a JTAC (Joint Terminal Attack Controller) or a FAC (Forward Air Controller). He can also be airborne, and is then called a FAC(A) (Forward Air Controller Airborne). For the sake of simplicity we will just refer to the controller as JTAC.
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If not specified in the Syllabus all procedures are to be followed as described in the A-10C II Manual.  
  
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''In real life, another key player is the ground commander, responsible for ground operations, but in our context it's not a role that is present, so you can disregard from that.''
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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. Good luck and have fun!
  
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==Flow overview==
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* [http://wiki.masterarms.se/index.php/Airport_Procedures Airport procedures]
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* CAS Request - The JTAC contacts the commander requesting Close Air Support.
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* [http://wiki.masterarms.se/index.php/Charts Airport charts]
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* CAS Check-in - The CAS flight provides the JTAC with its capabilities.
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:- Runways
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* Situation Update - The JTAC provides some information to give the aircrew some SA.
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:- Taxiways
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* CAS-brief
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:- TACAN/ILS Freq
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** Gameplan - The JTAC provides broad term info for the upcoming attack.
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:- Entry/Exit points
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** 9-line - The JTAC provides the necessary details for the attack in a standard format.
 
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** Remarks/Restrictions - The JTAC provides additional ''optional'' details.
 
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* Readback - The pilot reads back the ''mandatory'' info from the 9-line and the remarks/restrictions.
 
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* Correlation - The JTAC confirms that the pilot has acquired the correct target.
 
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* Attack - The pilot attacks the target.
 
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* Assessment - The JTAC provides an evaluation of the attack.
 
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* BDA - The JTAC (or the pilot) summarizes the final result of the CAS.
 
  
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==Flow details==
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==Genereal==
  
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===CAS Request===
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===HOTAS===
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The JTAC have identified a situation in which he needs air support. He contacts the commander to request an asset. In our context, this would typically be the AWACS controller. He should specify if he has any certain requirements when it comes to aircraft type, capabilities (sensors, weapons), play time and such. The commander will let the JTAC know if there's a flight available, provide the callsign for that flight and, if possible, and ETA when they will arrive.
 
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The commander will provide the CAS flight with the JTAC callsign, a frequency (or channel), and a location to go (can be a waypoint, a coordinate or some other instruction). It can be the target area or the location of a CP (contact point).
 
  
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===CAS Check-in===
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The A-10C is a well thought out aircraft where you can manage almost everything through HOTAS commands, at the beginning you should focus on learning some basic ones and make sure you have them bound to your throttle and stick. 
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When the flight is enroute to the location, they will contact the JTAC, letting them know they are on their way, and provide the details on the flight's capabilities. The following info should be included:
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* Set SOI (Coolie switch on throttle)
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* Mark (TMS on stick)
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* Hook (TMS on stick)
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* Set/reset SPI (TMS on stick)
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* Slew sensors to SPI/STEER PT (China Hat on throttle)
  
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# Number and type of aircraft
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===Radio/SRS===
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# Position and altitude
 
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# Ordnance
 
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# Playtime
 
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# Relevant sensors (typically if the aircraft is carrying targeting pod)
 
  
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If the flight is ''not'' able to work with MGRS coordinates (which is standard), and need some other format (typically DD:MM:DEC coordinates), this should be mentioned.
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* Power ON/OFF and use MNL/PRESET MODE for:
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:- Radio 1 VHF AM inc. SRS
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:- Radio 2 UHF inc. SRS
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:- Radio 3 VHF inc. SRS (optional)
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:- Basic [http://wiki.masterarms.se/index.php/Comms Comms] as part of a flight (not as lead)  
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* ATIS Information
  
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===Situation Update===
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===TAD/SADL===
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The JTAC provides a short overview on what's happening, and if there is anything the flight needs to know, like and hazards (air defenses, other CAS flights) or so. In our case, where we always use the Keyhole procedures, an Echo-point is always communicated (and read back) in this step.
 
  
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===CAS-brief===
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* Check/Set NET ID
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The pilot writes this down. Typically in a printed CAS sheet. The CAS brief contains three parts:
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* Map navigation
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:- ZOOM
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:- MAP ON/OFF
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:- SLEW CURSUR
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* Symbology (Friendly, wingman, Markpoint etc.)
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* Broadcast SPI
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* Change LL/MGRS
  
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====A) Gameplan====
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===DSMS===
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The JTAC provides a short summary of how the attack is going to be performed. At the least, two items need to be communicated (and typically, this is enough):
 
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* Type of control - There is Type 1, Type 2 and Type 3 attacks.
 
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* Method - "Bomb on target" (BOT) or "Bomb on coordinate" (BOC). With BOT, the pilot will need to acquire the target visually or with a sensor. With BOC, this is not needed, but he will instead attack a certain location on the ground.
 
  
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The gameplan ''may'' include a requested ordnance type/number.
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* Reload DSMS-page after rearming
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* Modify an existing profiles parameters
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:- CCRP/CCIP
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:- Single/Ripple/Pairs etc.
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:- Ripple quantity
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:- Auto lase ON/OFF
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:- Fuze
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* Set PRF code
  
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====B) 9-line====
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===CDU===
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The 9-line is a standard format describing the attack details. The JTAC reads every line (some of them might be "not applicable", and are then explicitly communicated that way). The lines are always read in a certain order and should be as short/to-the-point as possible. It's encouraged that the JTAC reads the line headers ("IP", "Heading" etc) out loud, to make it easier for less experienced pilots.
 
  
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# IP (Intitial point) - This starting point from which the attack. Could be a waypoint or a geographic position. Can be pre-briefed or set up by the JTAC. Not always needed.
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* AAP STEER PT
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# Heading - The magnetic heading from the IP to the target. Not used if there's no IP.
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* AAP PAGE
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# Distance - The distance from the IP to the target. Not used if there's no IP.
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:- Check Steerpoint info
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# '''Elevation''' - The target altitude in feet MSL (above mean sea level).
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:- Check own pos/condition
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# Target - A concise description, for instance "T-72 tank".
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:- Select divert airfield
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# '''Location''' - Typically just communicated as "by sensor talk-on", but ''can'' be communicated by grid position or lat/long ''if needed''.
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:- Check 2049 “Bullseye” pos
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# Mark - The JTAC can mark the target with smoke, laser or IR. If laser is used, the laser code should also be provided.
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:- Create new/Edit waypoint (LL/MGRS)
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# '''Friendles''' - The distance (in meters) and cardinal/subcardinal ("North-west") direction from the target to the nearest friendles.
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:- Set ToT
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# Egress - The cardinal/subcardinal direction for the pilot to egress after weapon employment.
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:- Edit Flightplan
  
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The '''bold''' lines are mandatory for the pilot readback below.
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===Miscellaneous===
  
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====C) Remarks/Restrictions====
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====HUD====
  
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'''Remarks''' are additional info items to help the pilot. Typical remarks are:
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* Symbology/Info
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* Type/number or ordnance (if not already specified in gameplan).
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* Browse Steerpoints
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* Laser-to-target line - The direction of the laser (for instance "south to north").
 
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* Threats - AAA, manpads etc.
 
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* Weather - Cloud ceiling etc.
 
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* Friendly mark - If the friendlies have marked themselves with smoke or IR.
 
  
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'''Restrictions''' are things that need to be followed, and always require readback. Typical restrictions are:
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====LAAP ====
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* Final attack heading - If the attack needs to be performed at a certain heading (for instance "090 plus/minus 20").
 
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* Danger close - If the attack is expected to hit very close to friendlies (inside of the weapon's "0.1% probability of incapacitation" radius).
 
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* TOT - If there is a certain time-on-target when the weapons is intended to hit the target.
 
  
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===Readback===
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* ENGAGE/DISENGAGE:
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After the JTAC's CAS brief is finished, the pilot should read back the following things:
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:- PATH - HOLD
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* Line 4, 6 and 8 from the 9-line brief.
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:- ALT/HDG - HOLD
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* Any restrictions.
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:- ALT - HOLD
  
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===Correlation===
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====TACAN====
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The JTAC needs to make sure the pilot is acquiring the correct target. It can be done in many ways. Typically through a talk-on, guiding the pilot from a reference point, through distinguishable landmarks, to the target. This is a back-and-forth talk between the JTAC and the pilot, and can be very different depending on the situation.
 
  
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===Attack===
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* Select Channel
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When the correlation has been completed, the JTAC clears the pilot to approach by asking him to advice when he's leaving the IP. When the pilot has completed his preparations, and has turned towards the target, he calls "In from the [cardinal direction]", like "In from the west", meaning he has left the IP and is inbound towards the target.
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* Select A-G Mode
  
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* If the JTAC wants the pilot to continue, but he's not ready to let him open fire just yet, he calls "Continue".
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====IFF====
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* When the pilot is 'ready to fire' he calls "In hot".
 
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* If the JTAC wants to cancel the attack, he calls "Abort, abort, abort!".
 
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* When the JTAC is confident everything looks good, he calls "Cleared hot!".
 
  
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''Note: For safety, "cleared hot!" are words ONLY to be said by the JTAC, ever. You are not allowed to asked "am I cleared hot". Just say "in", or "in, 4 miles" or such if you need to make the JTAC aware that your delivery window is closing.''
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* Set transponder code
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* TURN ON/OFF
  
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When the pilot fires, he should preferably call out the weapon release. For instance "Pickle" (all bombs) or Rifle (air-to-ground missile, like a Maverick). No callout is needed for a strafe.
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====CMS====
  
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When the pilot has fired, he calls "Off" if he has fired, or "Off dry" if he didn't fire.
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* Jammer ON/OFF
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* Detect/react to Missile launch (MWS, RWR)
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* Drop Flare/Chaff
  
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====Laser considerations====
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====HMCS====
  
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If the pilot has released a laser guided weapon, and the JTAC should guide it, the pilot should call "laser on" when he wants the JTAC to start lasing.
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* Power ON/OFF
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* Slew TGP to Crosshair
  
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* For a Laser Maverick delivery, laser should be on before launch.
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====HSI====
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* For a LGB drop, it's generally better to let the bomb fall a while, building up energy before the laser is turned on, causing the bomb to maneuver.
 
  
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When the JTAC is firing the laser, he acknowledges this by calling "lasing".
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* Set course
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* CDI
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* Direction and distance to TACAN/STEERPOINT
  
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===Assessment===
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====TGP====
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After the weapon has impacted, the JTAC should let the pilot know whether it was a hit or miss. Many times, a re-attack is needed. In this case, the JTAC simply asks for a re-attack. The instructions and restrictions from the first attack still apply, so no new CAS brief is needed. The JTAC may give additional instructions when the pilot is maneuvering, typically an target position adjustment. This is typically given with reference to where the previous attack hit ("from your hits, north 100").
 
  
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===BDA===
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* Set Lasercode
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When the JTAC no longer needs the CAS flight, or the CAS flight can no longer support (out of playtime i.e low fuel, out of weapons, other reason), the CAS session ends. The pilot 'or' the JTAC could perform a BDA, but in our case typically the JTAC makes the BDA and communicates it to the pilot).
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* Change LL/MGRS
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At minimum, the BDA should say if the engagements were ''successful or not''. Preferably, it should also include the size of the remaining enemy force, their activity (moving or digging in), and observed damage (typically number of destroyed vehicles).
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* Symbology
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* Designator Mode (Laser, IR, Both)
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* Laser/IR-pointer ON/OFF
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* Acquire Point/Area-Track on static target
  
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==Types of control==
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==Basic Flying==
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There are three different types of control. Currently, we ''only'' use Type 2. The other ones are listed here for future reference.
 
  
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===Type 1 (currently not used)===
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===Start-up===
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Type 1 is the most strict type, designed to minimize risk for hitting the wrong target. In this type, the JTAC is required to visually see ''both'' the target ''and'' the attacking aircraft.
 
  
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===Type 2===
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* As described in A-10C [https://wiki.masterarms.se/index.php/A-10C_Procedures TTP]
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Type 2 control requires the JTAC to control individual attacks. For safety, the JTAC should attempt to visually acquire both the target and the attacking aircraft, but ''neither is required''.
 
  
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===Type 3 (currently not used)===
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===Takeoff===
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During Type 3, the JTAC clears the aircraft to engage targets in an area with ''multiple attacks''. Just like in Type 2, he can, but doesn't have to, visually acquire the targets nor the attacking aircraft.
 
  
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==Example==
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* Configure aircraft for takeoff
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WIP
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* Standard procedure
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In our example, a JTAC called Bowser5 has found a group of T-72 tanks that he needs to see destroyed. He has requested air support from his commander (in our case, the mission commander, or the AWACS). A flight of two F/A-18C Hornets called Arctic1 has been dispatched and is enroute to the area where Bowser5 is operating.
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# Takeoff
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#*Hold down brakes
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#* Throttle to 90% RPM
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#* Lead calls “Rolling”, releases brakes and set throttle to MAX. 2nd, 3rd and 4th AC follow with 10 sec interval
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#* Disengage NWS at 50-70kts
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#* Pull back stick for 10° Pitch angle at ≈125kts (10kts before rotation speed)
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# Climb out
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#* Climb to specified altitude and as lead maintain ≈200kts at max 80% RPM in the climb until flight has joined up.
  
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...
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===Landing===
  
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==Glossary==
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* Configure aircraft for landing.
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WIP
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* [http://wiki.masterarms.se/images/9/9e/OverheadBreak.png Overhead break]:
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# Initial approach
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#* 1500ft above runway
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#* 250kts (not 300 as shown in linked procedure above)
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# Break left/right at runway threshold
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#* Keep throttle position
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#* 50° Bank
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#* Pull 1.5G
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#* Maintain Altitude
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# Downwind leg
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#* Reduce speed to 200kts
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#* Maintain Altitude
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# Base leg
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#* Turn base when threshold aligned with wingtip (≈45° behind aircraft)
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#* Throttle to IDLE
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#* Start descend 1000 ft/min
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#* 20° Bank
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#* 1-1.5G
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#* Extend speedbrakes 40%
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#* Gear down <200kts
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#* Flaps down <190kts
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#* Reach and keep on-speed AoA
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# Final
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#* Aim TVV at TZM at -3° on Pitch ladder
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# Touchdown
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#* Throttle to IDLE
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#* Extend airbrakes to 100%
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==Basic Combat==
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===Fence IN===
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* Countermeasures from STBY -> MAN/SEMI/AUTO
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* Exterior lights OFF
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* AHCP
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:- MASTER ARM – ON
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:- GUN – ARM or PAC-ARM
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:- LASER – ARM
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* TACAN – OFF or REC
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* ILS - OFF
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* Check fuel state
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===Air-to-Ground===
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====Gun====
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* Reticle/Cross symbology
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* Obtain rounds on static target
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====Rockets====
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* CCIP Reticle symbology
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* Release in CCIP mode
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* Hit static area-target
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====A-G Missiles====
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* AGM-65D/L
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:- Power ON
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:- Change Field of View
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:- Obtain missile track with AGM-65D on static target in CT and Boresight mode
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:- Obtain missile lock with AGM-65L on laser reflection in Activate and Slave mode
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* AGR-20A
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:- CCIP Reticle symbology
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:- Hit static target in CCIP mode
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====Unguided bombs====
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* Low drag
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:- CCIP Reticle symbology
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:- Release in CCIP mode
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:- Hit static area-target
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====IAM’s====
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* GBU-54
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:- Release in CCRP mode
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:- Hit static target with INS/GPS guidance only
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:- Hit static target with final-phase laser guidance
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===Fence OUT===
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* Countermeasures - STBY
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* Exterior lights ON
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* AHCP
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:- MASTER ARM – SAFE
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:- GUN – SAFE
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:- LASER – SAFE
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* TACAN – As needed
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* ILS – As needed 
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* Check fuel state
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=Advanced Section=
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===Intro===
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The Advanced Syllabus is aimed at those who have completed the Basic Qualification. Our A-10C pilots who want to take the next step whether it is to learn something new (AAR, ADF Navigation etc.) or to strengthen their knowledge in topics covered in the Basic syllabus like CDU or DSMS-page.
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==Advanced System==
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===HOTAS===
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Full understanding of HOTAS
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* Stick: Page 90 in A-10C II Flight Manual
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* Throttle: Page 93 A-10C II Flight Manual
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===Radio===
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*KY-58
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*Setup ADF
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===TAD/SADL===
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* Send/Receive  target to/from flight member
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* Hook mode
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:- OWN
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:- BULL
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:- CURS
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* Create mission waypoint from hooked symbol
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* Mark by overfly
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* Expand mode
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* Modify/Create TAD profiles
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===DSMS===
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* Create profiles
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* Profile on HUD ON/OFF
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* MANUAL Profile
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* Auto EO Power functions
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* Select stations to jettison
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* Jettison modes
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* Assign weapon to stations
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* Clear “Hung station”
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* CBU Dispersal area
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===CDU===
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* Full understanding of:
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:- SYSTEM-PAGE
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:- NAVIGATION-PAGE
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:- WAYPOINT MENU
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:- OFFSET
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:- FLIGHT PLAN MANU
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===Miscellaneous===
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====HUD====
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* IFFCC – TEST
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:- BIT
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:- CCIP Consent opt.
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:- DISPLAY MODES
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* Day/Night mode
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* Air-to-Air Symbology
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* Change Altitude alert numerics
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====TACAN====
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* A-A Mode
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====ILS====
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* Power ON/OFF
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* Select ILS Frequency
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====CMS====
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* Modify/Create program
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* Select/Activate program
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* RWR symbology
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====HMCS====
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* Modify/Create profiles
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* Changing profiles
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* Display TGP Video
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====NVG====
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* Perform section 2.9, 2.11 and 2,13 at night using NVG’s
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* NVIS LTS (Not simulated as of now)
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* Find position/unit marked by IR-pointer
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====HSI====
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* Set HEADING
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* HEADING Symbology
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====TGP====
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* Set LSS code
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* Latch ON/OFF
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* TAAF
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* Acquire Point/Area-Track on moving target
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* Use LSS to find target marked by laser
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* Acquire Point track on an aircraft
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==Advanced Flying==
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===Start-up===
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* Cold start with ground power. (All systems up and running before engine startup)
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===Takeoff===
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* Formation
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# Takeoff
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#* Hold down brakes
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#* Throttle to 90% RPM
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#* When lead calls “Brakes, Brakes, Brakes” release brakes on 3rd “Brakes” and set throttle to MAX
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#* Disengage NWS at 50-70kts
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#* Pull back stick for 10° Pitch angle at ≈125kts (10kts before rotation speed)
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# Climb out
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#* Climb to specified altitude and as lead maintain ≈200kts at max 80% RPM in the climb until flight has joined up on lead.
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===Landing===
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* Formation overhead break:
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:- As explained in section 2.13 but instead of a 5 sec separation you brake in 2-ship formations.
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===ILS Approach===
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* ILS Landing pattern
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===TACAN Approach===
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* TACAN Landing pattern
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===AAR===
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* Day/Night
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# Preparation
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# Pre-contact
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# Contact
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# Disconnect
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==Advanced Combat==
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===Air-to-Ground===
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====Gun====
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* Obtain rounds on moving target
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====Rockets====
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* Hit moving target
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====A-G Missiles====
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* AGM-65
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** Power ON
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** Change Field of View
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** Obtain missile track on moving target in CT and Boresight mode
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** Engage multiple targets in one pass
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* AGR-20A
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** Release in CCRP/CCIP mode
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** Hit moving target
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====Unguided bombs====
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* Mk-82AIR
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** Release in CCRP/CCIP mode
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** Low-level attack
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====Laser-guided bombs====
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* Release in CCRP mode
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* Hit moving target with final-phase laser guidance
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* Engage multiple targets in one pass (Buddy/JTAC lased)
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====IAM’s====
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* Release in CCRP mode
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* Hit static target
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* Hit moving target with final-phase laser guidance (LJDAM)
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* Engage multiple targets in one pass
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===CAS===
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* [http://wiki.masterarms.se/index.php/Close_Air_Support Close Air Support Procedures]
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===Air-to-Air===
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* Configure aircraft for air-to-air
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* GUN
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:- Reticle/Cross symbology
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* AIM-9
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:- Acquiring good missile tone

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Basic Section

The Basic Syllabus gives an overall picture of what is expected to be accomplished by our A-10C 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.

If not specified in the Syllabus all procedures are to be followed as described in the A-10C II 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. Good luck and have fun!

- Runways
- Taxiways
- TACAN/ILS Freq
- Entry/Exit points

Genereal

HOTAS

The A-10C is a well thought out aircraft where you can manage almost everything through HOTAS commands, at the beginning you should focus on learning some basic ones and make sure you have them bound to your throttle and stick.

  • Set SOI (Coolie switch on throttle)
  • Mark (TMS on stick)
  • Hook (TMS on stick)
  • Set/reset SPI (TMS on stick)
  • Slew sensors to SPI/STEER PT (China Hat on throttle)

Radio/SRS

  • Power ON/OFF and use MNL/PRESET MODE for:
- Radio 1 VHF AM inc. SRS
- Radio 2 UHF inc. SRS
- Radio 3 VHF inc. SRS (optional)
- Basic Comms as part of a flight (not as lead)
  • ATIS Information

TAD/SADL

  • Check/Set NET ID
  • Map navigation
- ZOOM
- MAP ON/OFF
- SLEW CURSUR
  • Symbology (Friendly, wingman, Markpoint etc.)
  • Broadcast SPI
  • Change LL/MGRS

DSMS

  • Reload DSMS-page after rearming
  • Modify an existing profiles parameters
- CCRP/CCIP
- Single/Ripple/Pairs etc.
- Ripple quantity
- Auto lase ON/OFF
- Fuze
  • Set PRF code

CDU

  • AAP STEER PT
  • AAP PAGE
- Check Steerpoint info
- Check own pos/condition
- Select divert airfield
- Check 2049 “Bullseye” pos
- Create new/Edit waypoint (LL/MGRS)
- Set ToT
- Edit Flightplan

Miscellaneous

HUD

  • Symbology/Info
  • Browse Steerpoints

LAAP

  • ENGAGE/DISENGAGE:
- PATH - HOLD
- ALT/HDG - HOLD
- ALT - HOLD

TACAN

  • Select Channel
  • Select A-G Mode

IFF

  • Set transponder code
  • TURN ON/OFF

CMS

  • Jammer ON/OFF
  • Detect/react to Missile launch (MWS, RWR)
  • Drop Flare/Chaff

HMCS

  • Power ON/OFF
  • Slew TGP to Crosshair

HSI

  • Set course
  • CDI
  • Direction and distance to TACAN/STEERPOINT

TGP

  • Set Lasercode
  • Change LL/MGRS
  • Symbology
  • Designator Mode (Laser, IR, Both)
  • Laser/IR-pointer ON/OFF
  • Acquire Point/Area-Track on static target

Basic Flying

Start-up

  • As described in A-10C TTP

Takeoff

  • Configure aircraft for takeoff
  • Standard procedure
  1. Takeoff
    • Hold down brakes
    • Throttle to 90% RPM
    • Lead calls “Rolling”, releases brakes and set throttle to MAX. 2nd, 3rd and 4th AC follow with 10 sec interval
    • Disengage NWS at 50-70kts
    • Pull back stick for 10° Pitch angle at ≈125kts (10kts before rotation speed)
  2. Climb out
    • Climb to specified altitude and as lead maintain ≈200kts at max 80% RPM in the climb until flight has joined up.

Landing

  1. Initial approach
    • 1500ft above runway
    • 250kts (not 300 as shown in linked procedure above)
  2. Break left/right at runway threshold
    • Keep throttle position
    • 50° Bank
    • Pull 1.5G
    • Maintain Altitude
  3. Downwind leg
    • Reduce speed to 200kts
    • Maintain Altitude
  4. Base leg
    • Turn base when threshold aligned with wingtip (≈45° behind aircraft)
    • Throttle to IDLE
    • Start descend 1000 ft/min
    • 20° Bank
    • 1-1.5G
    • Extend speedbrakes 40%
    • Gear down <200kts
    • Flaps down <190kts
    • Reach and keep on-speed AoA
  5. Final
    • Aim TVV at TZM at -3° on Pitch ladder
  6. Touchdown
    • Throttle to IDLE
    • Extend airbrakes to 100%

Basic Combat

Fence IN

  • Countermeasures from STBY -> MAN/SEMI/AUTO
  • Exterior lights OFF
  • AHCP
- MASTER ARM – ON
- GUN – ARM or PAC-ARM
- LASER – ARM
  • TACAN – OFF or REC
  • ILS - OFF
  • Check fuel state

Air-to-Ground

Gun

  • Reticle/Cross symbology
  • Obtain rounds on static target

Rockets

  • CCIP Reticle symbology
  • Release in CCIP mode
  • Hit static area-target

A-G Missiles

  • AGM-65D/L
- Power ON
- Change Field of View
- Obtain missile track with AGM-65D on static target in CT and Boresight mode
- Obtain missile lock with AGM-65L on laser reflection in Activate and Slave mode
  • AGR-20A
- CCIP Reticle symbology
- Hit static target in CCIP mode

Unguided bombs

  • Low drag
- CCIP Reticle symbology
- Release in CCIP mode
- Hit static area-target

IAM’s

  • GBU-54
- Release in CCRP mode
- Hit static target with INS/GPS guidance only
- Hit static target with final-phase laser guidance

Fence OUT

  • Countermeasures - STBY
  • Exterior lights ON
  • AHCP
- MASTER ARM – SAFE
- GUN – SAFE
- LASER – SAFE
  • TACAN – As needed
  • ILS – As needed
  • Check fuel state

Advanced Section

Intro

The Advanced Syllabus is aimed at those who have completed the Basic Qualification. Our A-10C pilots who want to take the next step whether it is to learn something new (AAR, ADF Navigation etc.) or to strengthen their knowledge in topics covered in the Basic syllabus like CDU or DSMS-page.

Advanced System

HOTAS

Full understanding of HOTAS

  • Stick: Page 90 in A-10C II Flight Manual
  • Throttle: Page 93 A-10C II Flight Manual

Radio

  • KY-58
  • Setup ADF

TAD/SADL

  • Send/Receive target to/from flight member
  • Hook mode
- OWN
- BULL
- CURS
  • Create mission waypoint from hooked symbol
  • Mark by overfly
  • Expand mode
  • Modify/Create TAD profiles

DSMS

  • Create profiles
  • Profile on HUD ON/OFF
  • MANUAL Profile
  • Auto EO Power functions
  • Select stations to jettison
  • Jettison modes
  • Assign weapon to stations
  • Clear “Hung station”
  • CBU Dispersal area

CDU

  • Full understanding of:
- SYSTEM-PAGE
- NAVIGATION-PAGE
- WAYPOINT MENU
- OFFSET
- FLIGHT PLAN MANU

Miscellaneous

HUD

  • IFFCC – TEST
- BIT
- CCIP Consent opt.
- DISPLAY MODES
  • Day/Night mode
  • Air-to-Air Symbology
  • Change Altitude alert numerics

TACAN

  • A-A Mode

ILS

  • Power ON/OFF
  • Select ILS Frequency

CMS

  • Modify/Create program
  • Select/Activate program
  • RWR symbology

HMCS

  • Modify/Create profiles
  • Changing profiles
  • Display TGP Video

NVG

  • Perform section 2.9, 2.11 and 2,13 at night using NVG’s
  • NVIS LTS (Not simulated as of now)
  • Find position/unit marked by IR-pointer

HSI

  • Set HEADING
  • HEADING Symbology

TGP

  • Set LSS code
  • Latch ON/OFF
  • TAAF
  • Acquire Point/Area-Track on moving target
  • Use LSS to find target marked by laser
  • Acquire Point track on an aircraft

Advanced Flying

Start-up

  • Cold start with ground power. (All systems up and running before engine startup)

Takeoff

  • Formation
  1. Takeoff
    • Hold down brakes
    • Throttle to 90% RPM
    • When lead calls “Brakes, Brakes, Brakes” release brakes on 3rd “Brakes” and set throttle to MAX
    • Disengage NWS at 50-70kts
    • Pull back stick for 10° Pitch angle at ≈125kts (10kts before rotation speed)
  2. Climb out
    • Climb to specified altitude and as lead maintain ≈200kts at max 80% RPM in the climb until flight has joined up on lead.

Landing

  • Formation overhead break:
- As explained in section 2.13 but instead of a 5 sec separation you brake in 2-ship formations.

ILS Approach

  • ILS Landing pattern

TACAN Approach

  • TACAN Landing pattern

AAR

  • Day/Night
  1. Preparation
  2. Pre-contact
  3. Contact
  4. Disconnect

Advanced Combat

Air-to-Ground

Gun

  • Obtain rounds on moving target

Rockets

  • Hit moving target

A-G Missiles

  • AGM-65
    • Power ON
    • Change Field of View
    • Obtain missile track on moving target in CT and Boresight mode
    • Engage multiple targets in one pass
  • AGR-20A
    • Release in CCRP/CCIP mode
    • Hit moving target

Unguided bombs

  • Mk-82AIR
    • Release in CCRP/CCIP mode
    • Low-level attack

Laser-guided bombs

  • Release in CCRP mode
  • Hit moving target with final-phase laser guidance
  • Engage multiple targets in one pass (Buddy/JTAC lased)

IAM’s

  • Release in CCRP mode
  • Hit static target
  • Hit moving target with final-phase laser guidance (LJDAM)
  • Engage multiple targets in one pass

CAS

Air-to-Air

  • Configure aircraft for air-to-air
  • GUN
- Reticle/Cross symbology
  • AIM-9
- Acquiring good missile tone
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