FLIGHT TRAINING INSTRUCTION T-45 WEAPONS/STRIKE - Cnatra

700. INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER SEVEN
TARGET AREA PROCEDURES
This chapter will cover the basic procedures in the target area. It begins with the “Fenced In”
call and ends with the “Fenced Out” call. In between, we’ll cover the Mach Run, the break into
the pattern, the three different patterns with or without target waypoint distance, pattern action
points, pattern positions, pattern communications, pattern transitions, and the Off Target
Rendezvous. We’ll also discuss the Pop-to-Attack pattern.
The “Fenced In” Call
Approaching the target area and over sparsely populated terrain, Lead will “Fence In” the flight.
This typically occurs after checking in with range control and /or the target controller. The
“Fenced In” call is a signal to the flight that your system is properly set-up and you are ready to
attack the target, i.e. your “combat checks”. Most of your combat checks should have been
completed on the ground with the only items remaining are to select A/G Master Mode,
configure your MFDs as desired, and place your Master Arm switch to ARM.
When Lead is ready to fence the flight “In”, typically Lead will do so over Tactical frequency,
but is not limited. A typical fence-in call is: “(Call sign) Flight, On Tac. One Fenced-In, good
Gs, (fuel state)”. When Lead makes the call, the flight members should select the A/G Master
Mode at that time (typically by pressing the HUD Mode button on the DEP twice). When Dash
2 is ready, Dash 2 calls: “Two Fenced-in, good Gs, (fuel state).” The rest of the flight will call
“fenced-in” in order. The A/G Master Mode may also be entered via the MFD by selecting
MENU / STRS / A/G. The recommended MFD set-up is: Left MFD – ADI or STORES page;
Right MFD – HSI.
CAUTION
Do not select A/G Master Mode prior to Lead making the “Fenced
In” call. There have been instances in the past when the selection
of the A/G mode caused a Mk 76 to fall from the aircraft. It’s not
supposed to happen, but it did. For that reason, DO NOT select the
A/G Master Mode until Lead calls for it. Realize, by selecting A/G
on the STORES page, you enter into the A/G Master Mode.
The weather in the target area may dictate a change to the pattern initially planned. If an audible
is called, ensure you have the correct LAW setting and Mils (MAN delivery) for the pattern to be
flown.
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