Virtual Air Combat Command Training (2 Hours Flight Minimum)
The Virtual Air Combat Command (vACC) training program provides aircraft-specific combat qualification for fighter and strike platforms. This MAJCOM-developed curriculum focuses on mission systems review (MWS), local area operations (LAO), basic formation and aircraft handling, and tactical sortie execution including WVR fundamentals (BFM/ACM) and mission-set employment (SEAD, BVR, and advanced air-to-ground).
Training content varies by platform and mission set (F-16/F-35 SEAD focus, all-aircraft BVR, F-15E/F-16/F-35 advanced A/G).
Prerequisite: vTAC vAETC Training Complete
Completion of UPT (Blocks 1-3) is required. IFF completion is recommended before vACC tactical sortie qualification.
vTAC MAJCOM-Specific Training
This program is developed and administered by vACC. Content meets vAFMAN 11-206 §1.2 standards for MAJCOM training.
Flight Hours Min
Academic Lessons
Mission Qual Flights
Mission Focus
Supported Aircraft Platforms (Example Set)
F-15E
Strike Eagle
Advanced A/G
F-16
Fighting Falcon
SEAD / A2A / A2G
F-22A
Raptor
BVR / WVR
F-35
Lightning II
SEAD / BVR / Strike
Adjust platform list to match your unit inventory/SOP.
Course Objectives
- ✓Demonstrate mission systems awareness (MWS) and aircraft procedures proficiency
- ✓Demonstrate local area operations (LAO) knowledge, comm standards, and unit procedures/TRs
- ✓Demonstrate safe aircraft handling, local area execution, and basic tactical formation
- ✓Demonstrate WVR fundamentals including WVR rules, OBFM/DBFM competency (BFM/ACM)
- ✓Demonstrate mission-set execution (SEAD/BVR/Advanced A/G) appropriate to platform
vAFMAN 11-206 Standards
§1.2.1 COCKPIT FAMILIARIZATION
FPN-level proficiency on all critical systems; procedures review (startup/ops flows)
§1.2.2 PERFORMANCE BASICS
Operating limits, typical cruise speeds, fuel/planning consideration for tactical sorties
§1.2.3 LOCAL AREA OPS
Home base procedures, local airspace, comm standards/brevity integration
§1.2.4 MISSION TRAINING
Tactical sortie execution (WVR, BVR, SEAD, A/G) per platform mission set
Mission Focus Areas
WVR (BFM/ACM)
WVR combat rules, OBFM/DBFM fundamentals, mutual support, comm discipline
BVR (All Aircraft)
Timeline/SAs, game plan, comm brevity, intercept management, ROE awareness (as applicable)
SEAD (F-16 / F-35)
Threat reactions, standoff tactics, sensor employment, deconfliction and comms
Advanced A/G (F-15E / F-16 / F-35)
Attack pattern discipline, target talk-on/9-line (as adopted), weapons employment, safe escape
Curriculum
The vACC training program consists of two academic lessons and three mission qualification flights. Academics are self-study; flights are conducted with an instructor.
Training Requirements
- Academics: Recommended before corresponding mission qual flights.
- Mission Qual Flights: Mandatory. Conducted with an instructor.
ACADEMICS Academic Lessons RECOMMENDED
Self-study materials covering mission systems, procedures, and local/unit standards.
FLIGHTS Mission Qualification Flights MANDATORY
Instructor-led missions. Focus progresses from local handling to tactical employment.
Local training routes, basic aircraft handling, basic formation rejoin/route/positioning
Demonstrate WVR combat rules understanding and OBFM/DBFM competency
MWS-specific: SEAD (F-16/F-35), BVR (all), Advanced A/G (F-15E/F-16/F-35)
Hours Summary
~1.75 hrs
Academics (Rec)
3.0 hrs
Flights (Req)
~4.75 hrs
Total