![]() The Flow Range is not considered versus single group scenarios and is always considered versus 2+ groups. The Flow Range is usually no less than the Meld range and is defined as the minimum distance between two groups to allow the Section to complete the Timeline versus the targeted group. Not all Groups can be targeted at the same time, untargeted Groups can be directed to be monitored by the AWACS. by prioritizing Strikers over Screening or Escorting aircraft). This evaluation depends on a number of parameters such as the mission task (e.g. The Target with the highest Priority is defined as the highest threat in the tactical picture. Target is directive call to target specific group Targeted is informative call that somebody already targeted specific group. Targeting means taking responsibility for that Group/multiple Groups from the AWACS. If the picture is fairly simple, the RIO can estimate by means of the analogue avionics ± MagVar.Ĭonsidering that the tolerance for the Correlation is 3nm and 3°, the crew must be very careful in this phase, especially in case of complex scenarios. BRG/Relative BRG: the Bearing reading provided by the TID is relative to the nose of the aircraft.Magnetic/True BRG: the Magnetic Variation must be taken into account if the BRAA call is passed in True.A drifted INS can create wrong returns and readings on the TID, resulting in a wrong correlation. Analogue avionics: specifically the INS.The F-14 RIO must also consider several factors: Spectre 1-1 ► Darkstar, Spectre 1-1, contact BRAA 11 22 33 thousand, Declare.ĭarkstar ► Spectre 1-1, Darkstar, single group, BRAA 11 22 33 thousand, hot, hostile.Īt this stage, the Leader should evaluate the intercept geometry then manoeuvre.īy Navy doctrine, the fighter should climb or descend to be 1,000ft below the target. Once the LRIO (Lead aircraft RIO) obtains radar contact, he Correlates with the Controller. Past the Commit, the Controller labels the picture and names the groups whenever possible (this topic is quite lengthy and not covered by this article). (In reality the crew checks tapes as well but it is irrelevant in DCS).ĭuring this process the wingman should not communicate (besides acknowledging, if necessary, on Fwd) but can and has to step-in in case any assumption is wrong, sees a group non communicated by the Controller or possesses information that can increase the SA. The formation usually changes to Combat Spread. The Section should commit to any hostile approaching the limit of the timeline with aspect Flank/Hot. Fighters Commit to a Picture, not an individual group. When the Section Commits, it leaves the assigned CAP route and proceeds to intercept the target. Range from the target (Minimum Recommit Range – MRR): NLT expected Employment + 15nm).Intercept geometry criteria (not covered in this article).The Section now evaluates if a number of criteria are met: This article goes into its details, covering the criteria and the comms related to the Timeline and closing with a Datasheet covering the flow and ranges in a specific scenario along with some tests.Īs usual, this procedure is adapted to DCS whilst remaining close to its real life (unclassified) counterpart.Įach part of the timeline is separated into different colour-coded sections as was Part II: green for the flow relative to the Section and the Controller, blue for the organization and employment and red for the Decide flow. Part II of the series provided a simplified, high-level view of the Timeline. – added more details to the Targeting phase with inputs and corrections by 132nd.Gumidek.– added the Post Decide section with inputs and suggestions by 132nd.Gumidek.– finally recorded a video about the BVR Timeline, related concepts and WVR.– an in-depth and more complete look at the Timeline is available in the Intercept Geometry study, Part XII and following.– the updated and improved version of this article is included in Virtual Backseaters Volume I: F-14 Radar Intercept Officer.Chapter V is the closest to the topics discussed in this article. ![]() – new complete Timeline discussion is available on YouTube in this playlist.This is a complex topic, corrections and new contents are listed here. ![]()
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