C1102 FLIGHT MISSION QUAL 2 1.0 hour minimum

Tac Sortie 1 (BFM / ACM)

vACC MQ2 | WVR fundamentals, WVR rules, OBFM/DBFM demonstration

OBJECTIVE

Execute a tactical sortie demonstrating WVR combat rules understanding and competence in Offensive BFM (OBFM) and Defensive BFM (DBFM). Trainee will demonstrate safe ACM execution, deconfliction discipline, communications, and controlled engagements under instructor supervision.

WVR TRAINING RULES (BASELINE)

• Hard deck: Briefed minimum altitude for maneuvering (no exceptions)
• Bubble: Maintain deconfliction bubble; KIO if compromised
• Lose sight: Call “Blind” immediately; defend and deconflict
• Terminate/KIO: Instructor/flight lead can stop at any time
• G-awareness: Manage energy; avoid unsafe high-G behavior

Your unit TRs are authoritative; this is a baseline guideline for the syllabus.

EXECUTION

Setup & Admin

• Transit to ACM area and establish in briefed altitude block
• Ops check (fuel, comms, training rules, “Terminate/KIO” procedures)
• Verify visual contracts and start conditions

OBFM Events

• Perch setups (3K/6K style parameters OR as briefed)
• Pursuit curve selection (lead/pure/lag)
• Control zone (CZ) management and closure discipline
• Weapons employment concept (simulated) and “knock-it-off” discipline

DBFM Events

• Break turns, out-of-plane maneuvers, jinks
• Survive → neutral → offense priorities
• “Blind” procedures and defensive comm discipline
• Recognize overshoots and force-spacing opportunities

ACM Integration (Optional / As Time Permits)

• 2v1 / mutual support basics (shooter/cover) if applicable
• Deconfliction and contract calls
• Game plan & comm brevity discipline

Recovery

• Reform and RTB with fuel/canopy checks (BDA)
• Recovery per local procedures
• Debrief BFM decisions, pursuit selection, and safety items

COMPLETION STANDARDS

To complete MQ2, trainee must demonstrate:

•Verbal understanding of WVR rules, hard deck, bubble, and KIO/Terminate calls
•OBFM competence: pursuit selection, CZ management, controlled closure
•DBFM competence: break/defensive priorities, blindness procedures, deconfliction
•Safe, disciplined comms throughout engagements

Completion: Instructor sign-off for MQ2 WVR proficiency