When flying around airbases, you will tend to hear slightly different calls on the radio to what you will be used to when flying to civilian airports.
Below we have created a mock exchange for a both a basic IFR and VFR flight where there are differences to flying at civilian airports
Phraseology between [..] could be omitted when not needed and may be based on the current situation or regulated by local procedures;
In the USA the term QNH can be replaced by the word Altimeter which is measured in inches of mercury.
¶ Tower Control
¶ VFR Flight
¶ VFR Departure
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Twr, Dart 01, Shelter7, [Information A]*, Operational VFR For (destination/Round Robin/Working Zone. etc + level requested+ any other relevant info), starting up [Request Departure Information] | ||
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Dart 01, Twr, Rwy [Dep Info when ATIS not avlb], QNH1013 Report Ready To Taxi | ||
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Twr, Dart 01 Ready To Taxi | ||
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Dart 01, Twr, Taxi to [Holding Point] Rwy 03L via (Taxi instructions) | ||
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Twr, Dart 01, Taxi Hp03L Via… | ||
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Dart01, Twr, After Departure Turn Right To East Gate And Climb 3000ft, Squawk 3410 | ||
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(Readback) | ||
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Dart 01, Readback Correct, Report Ready For Departure | ||
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Twr, Dart 01, Ready For Departure Rwy03 | ||
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Magnet 01 behind the F15 on a touch and go line up and wait runway 36 behind | ||
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Behind the F15 line up and wait runway 36 behind Magnet 01 | ||
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Dart 01, Twr, Wind…,Runway 03L, Cleared For Take-off, |
Normally VFR flights do not require start-up clearance but this is subject to local regulation.
In case there is no ATIS available, ATC shall give info on frequency
¶ Arrival via the circuit/pattern
Overhead pattern can be carried out in VFR only
The terms checks completed can be replaced by the terms: Gear down (and locked) or 3 greens
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Twr, Dart 01, Request [tactical] initial | ||
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Dart 01, Twr, [IFR cancelled at …], Join Initial Point RWY 36, [LEFT HAND CIRCUIT] wind 320° 7kts, QNH xxxx, [Traffic Information], Report Initial | ||
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(Readback) | ||
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Twr, Dart 01, Initial | ||
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Dart 01, Twr, [Traffic Information] Report on (or “in”) the Break | ||
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Twr, Dart 01, On the Break | ||
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Dart 01, Twr, Number 1, [Traffic Information], Report on Base with checks completed and intentions (unless they have already been declared before) | ||
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Twr, Dart 01, Base, checks completed, full stop | ||
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Dart 01, Twr, Wind 340° 8kt, RWY 36 Cleared to land, [if possible, otherwise Continue (reasons), report on final...] |
In some countries, the term intial can be replaced by the terms run and brake
Tactical initial is flown at very low altitude and high speed until the brake point.
IFR will only need cancelling if the flight was originally IFR
ATC shall specify the pattern direction if it is different from published or when published on both sides.
TWR controller can impose actions such as: "Standby for brake, Brake at the beginning/end, extend downwind or orbit" when the situation requires.
After a go around a pilot may request a CLOSE pattern. This manoeuvre is used to enter directly onto downwind leg without passing through the initial point
¶ IFR Flights
¶ IFR departure
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Twr, Dart 01, Shelter7, [Information A], Operational IFR For [destination/Round Robin/Working Zone. etc + level requested + any other relevant info], Request Start Up [And Aerodrome Information] | ||
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Dart 01, Twr, Start Up Approved, [Dep Info when ATIS not avlb], QNH1013, Report Ready To Taxi | ||
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Twr, Dart 01, Ready To Taxi | ||
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Dart 01, Twr, Taxi to [Holding Point] Rwy 03L via (Taxi instructions) | ||
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Twr, Dart 01, Taxi Hp03L Via… Request IFR Clearance | ||
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Dart01, Twr, Cleared To (destination, fix limit, working zone etc) Via Gikin7s, Climb Flight Level 100, Squawk 3410 | ||
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Report downwind number 1 Magnet 01. | ||
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Downwind Magnet 01. | ||
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Report final runway 36 with gear down, surface wind 360 degrees 14 kts. | ||
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(Readback) | ||
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Dart 01, Readback Correct, Report Ready For Departure. | ||
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Twr, Dart 01, Ready For Departure Rwy03L. | ||
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Dart 01, Twr, Wind…Runway 03L, Cleared For Takeoff. |
In case there is no ATIS available, ATC shall give info on frequency
According to local procedure, IFR clearance can be requested before start up
¶ QRA
QRA is considered as IFR but doesn’t need start up and atc dep clearance. The “clearance” is given by the “Scramble Order” through tactical channels. Depending on local procedures or training purposes, the scramble order can be given by TWR controller.
Here an example:
- SCRAMBLE…SCRAMBLE…SCRAMBLE, ALPHA [or TANGO] SCRAMBLE ORDER, EXIT NOVEMBER [or VECTOR xxx], CLIMB IN GATE TO FL 180 FOR VISUAL IDENTIFICATION, WHEN AIRBORNE CONTACT xxxxxx ON xxx.xxx, [TRANSMIT xx]
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TWR, GA01, Two-Ship, Alpha [or Tango] Scramble. | ||
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GA01, TWR, Taxi to Rwy 21 [via (taxi instructions)], (Dep information). |
Then, same Phraseology as normal departing aircraft, but with priority over ALL traffic except “Emergency”
¶ Arriving aircraft
¶ Overhead Pattern
Overhead pattern can be carried out in VFR only
The terms checks completed can be replaced by the terms: Gear down (and locked) or 3 greens
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Twr, Dart 01, Request [tactical] initial | ||
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Dart 01, Twr, [IFR cancelled at …], Join Initial Point RWY 36, [LEFT HAND CIRCUIT] wind 320° 7kts, QNH xxxx, [Traffic Information], Report Initial | ||
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(Readback) | ||
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Twr, Dart 01, Initial | ||
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Dart 01, Twr, [Traffic Information] Report on (or “in”) the Break | ||
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Twr, Dart 01, On the Break | ||
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Dart 01, Twr, Number 1, [Traffic Information], Report on Base with checks completed and intentions (unless they have already been declared before) | ||
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Twr, Dart 01, Base, checks completed, full stop | ||
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Dart 01, Twr, Wind 340° 8kt, RWY 36 Cleared to land, [if possible, otherwise Continue (reasons), report on final...] |
In some countries, the term intial can be replaced by the terms run and brake
Tactical initial is flown at very low altitude and high speed until the brake point.
IFR will only need cancelling if the flight was originally IFR
ATC shall specify the pattern direction if it is different from published or when published on both sides.
TWR controller can impose actions such as: "Standby for brake, Brake at the beginning/end, extend downwind or orbit" when the situation requires.
After a go around a pilot may request a CLOSE pattern. This manoeuvre is used to enter directly onto downwind leg without passing through the initial point
¶ Simulated Flame Out
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Twr, Dart 01, Request Simulated Flame Out | ||
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Dart 01, Twr, Report High Key [Hold over High Key for (minutes and reasons)] | ||
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Twr, Dart 01, High Key | ||
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Dart 01, Twr, [Traffic Information] Report Low Key | ||
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Twr, Dart 01, Low Key | ||
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Dart 01, Twr, [Traffic Information] Report on Final with checks completed and intentions | ||
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Twr, Dart 01, Final, checks completed, low approach for close | ||
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Dart 01, Twr, RWY 36 Cleared low approach, Wind 340° 8kt, close approved. |
Only instruct to hold over High Key if SFO can not be initiated
¶ VTOL
Fixed-wing VTOL military aircraft at airports where such operations are permitted may use the following additional expressions with the meaning given in the Right Column in the table below.
| Conventional Landing | A landing, real or simulated, in which the nozzles are used to brake and in which the aircraft will make a deceleration run on the ground of approximately 5000 ft. In the case of non-directional nozzles, a conventional landing may require the entire runway and engagement of the barrier. |
| Slow Landing | A normal landing (120 kts) with nozzle adjusted to intermediate position (normally 65°) characterised by a considerable ground run, interrupted by the braking energy of the nozzles. |
| RVL (Rolling vertical landing) | Vertical landing with taxiing. A steep and slow approach (50 kts) followed by a short run on the ground, normally without the use of nozzle braking energy. |
| Accel | A quick opening of the throttle to verify the correct response of the engine. It is always carried out before take-off but declared only in the event that a significant ground run is required. |
| Translate | An expression used to indicate the flight of an aircraft mainly supported by jets, conducted over short distances between different landing areas. |
| Press-up | Vertical landing and take-off on the same pad without the transition to flight supported by wings. |
| Mini circuit | Manoeuvring in flight of an aircraft supported by jets associated with a press-up. |
| Lift-off | Vertical take-off from a pitch followed by the transition to flight supported by wings. |
| STO hop | A short take-off followed by a vertical landing with taxiing in the same direction. |
| Pad | A concrete area for vertical take-off and landing, the surface of which is able to withstand the jetblast. |
| Mexe | A pitch built with woven and prefabricated aluminium strips, in circle or square shape, the surface of which is able to withstand jetblast. |
¶ APPROACH CONTROL
On airports not equipped with ATIS the following items shall be communicated:
- the runway in use and the type of approach expected (when IFR)
- Weather information + QNH
- The Base colour
- any other relevant information.
Instrumental approaches may also be requested from VFR flights for training.
¶ TACAN/HI-TACAN
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Expect TACAN APPROACH rwy xx, n° 2, descent 5000ft QNHxxxx, Transition Level xx | ||
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Roger, expecting TACAN approach RWY xx, descent 5000ft [any subsequent intentions] | ||
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Cleared TACAN Approach rwy xx [report established on Track/radial xxx, arc or any other relevant instruction needed by ATC] | ||
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Cleared TACAN rwy xx, [wilco] |
¶ SRA
The word “TRACK” can be replaced by the word “COURSE”
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XXXXXX Precision, DART01 | ||
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DART01, XXXXXX Precision, radar contact, position 10NM East of field, report altitude and heading | ||
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2000ft steady heading 270°, request SRA rwy 03, DART01 | ||
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DART01, this will be a [vectoring for] Surveillance Radar Approach runway 03 terminating at 1.4NM from touchdown, obstacle clearance altitude 520ft, QNH1010 [check your minima]. | ||
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Roger, DART01 | ||
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DART01, Report intentions on final | ||
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It will be Low approach for close, DART01 | ||
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DART01, roger for downwind turn left heading 210°. | ||
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Left 210°, DART01 | ||
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DART01, turn left 300° for base | ||
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Left 300°, DART01 | ||
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DART01, left 360°, shortly on final | ||
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Left 360°, DART01 | ||
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DART01, perform cockpit checks and report ready to descend | ||
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Checks completed, ready to descend, DART01 | ||
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DART01, turn left 030° for final | ||
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Left 030°, DART01 | ||
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DART01, do not acknowledge further transmissions | ||
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7NM from touchdown, commence descent now | ||
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On track | ||
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6NM from touchdown, altitude should be 1900ft, heading is good | ||
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Slightly/Well/Going left of track, turn right XXX° | ||
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xNM from touchdown, closing slowly/quickly from the left | ||
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Turn left XXX, on track | ||
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Cleared low approach runway 03, wind calm, acknowledge | ||
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Cleared low approach runway 03, DART01 | ||
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2NM from touchdown, altitude should be 700ft, heading is good | ||
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On track | ||
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Approach completed, report visual | ||
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Runway in sight, DART01 | ||
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DART01, after Low approach contact Tower on XXX.XXX | ||
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Wilco XXX.XXX, DART01 |
¶ PAR
The word “TRACK” can be replaced by the word “COURSE”
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XXXXXX Precision, DART01 | ||
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DART01, XXXXXX Precision, radar contact, position 10NM East of field, report altitude and heading | ||
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2000ft steady heading 180°, request PAR (Pi-ai-ar) rwy 03, DART01 | ||
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DART01, this will be a [Vectoring for] Precision Radar Approach runway 03 , glide path 2.6°, [Terminating at x.xNM] obstacle clearance altitude 544ft, QNH1010 [check your minima]. | ||
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DART01, Report intentions on final | ||
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Will be Full Stop DART01 | ||
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DART01, In case of Missed Approach (instructions) | ||
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DART01, (Readback MA instructions) | ||
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DART01, turn left 330°, shortly on final. | ||
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Left 360°, DART01 | ||
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DART01, XXXXXX Precision, perform cockpit check and report ready to descend | ||
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Checks completed, ready to descend, DART01 | ||
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DART01, XXXXXX Precision, turn left 030° for final | ||
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Left 030°, DART01 | ||
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DART01, do not acknowledge further transmissions | ||
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7NM from touchdown, commence descent now | ||
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On track, Slightly/Well above/below glide path | ||
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6NM from touchdown, on track, on glidepath | ||
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Slightly/Well/Going left of track, turn right XXX° | ||
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xNM from touchdown, closing slowly/quickly from the left, on glidepath | ||
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Turn left XXX, on track, slightly above the glide path | ||
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Tower clears to land runway 03, wind calm, acknowledge | ||
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Cleared to land runway 03, DART01 | ||
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2NM from touchdown,On track,On Glide Path | ||
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GCA Minima, report runway in sight | ||
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Runway in sight, DART01 | ||
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DART01, XXXXXX Precision, report on the ground | ||
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On the Ground, DART01 | ||
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DART01, contact Tower XXX.XXX | ||
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Wilco XXX.XXX, DART01 |
¶ PAR NO GYRO
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XXXXXX Precision, DART01 | ||
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DART01, XXXXXX Precision, radar contact, position 10NM East of field, report altitude and heading | ||
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2000ft steady GYRO OFF, request PAR NO GYRO rwy 03, DART01 | ||
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DART01, XXXXXX Precision, roger, [disregard your gyro indication] this will be a PAR NO GYRO Approach runway 03, glide path 2.6°, [Terminating at x.xNM] obstacle clearance altitude 544ft, QNH1010. | ||
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Roger, DART01 | ||
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DART01, Report intentions on final | ||
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Will be Full Stop DART01 | ||
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DART01, XXXXXX Precision, Perform 3° per seconds standard turns, when on final reduce to 1.5°. Execute all the instruction upon received. | ||
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Wilco DART01 | ||
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DART01, turn left [now] | ||
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DART01, Stop turn [now]] | ||
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DART01, perform cockpit check and report ready to descend | ||
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Checks completed, ready for descend, DART01 | ||
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DART01, turn left [now] | ||
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DART01, Stop turn [now], on final | ||
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DART01, do not acknowledge further transmissions | ||
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7NM from touchdown, commence descent now | ||
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On track, Slightly/Well above/below glide path | ||
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6NM from touchdown, on track, on glidepath | ||
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Slightly/Well/Going left of track, turn right | ||
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Stop turn | ||
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5NM from touchdown, closing slowly/quickly from the left, on glide path | ||
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On track, slightly above the glide path | ||
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Tower clears you to land runway 03, wind calm, acknowledge | ||
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Cleared to land runway 03, DART01 | ||
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2NM from touchdown, On track, On Glide Path | ||
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Approach completed, report visual | ||
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Runway in sight, DART01 | ||
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DART01, report on the gnd | ||
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On the Ground, DART01 | ||
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DART01, contact Twr on Freq. XXX.XXX | ||
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Wilco XXX.XXX, DART01 |
Depending on national procedure the phrase "Execute all the instruction upon received" can be replaced by: "Execute the instructions after the word “NOW”" when on final the word “NOW” will be omitted.
¶ AREA Control
This phraseology is used when in contact with military units (normally “XXXX_MIL_CTR”) responsible for control and deconfliction of aircraft flying to/from TSA/TRA/D/R areas.
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(ATC Callsign), DART01 request to join R406A, [standard levels] from FLxxx to FLxxx | ||
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DART01, (ATC Callsign), radar contact, cleared to join R406A from FLxxx to FLxxx, [Traffic Information] contact tactical controller, report 5 minutes prior to leave the area. | ||
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(ATC Callsign), DART01, Wilco | ||
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(ATC Callsign), DART01, we will leave the area in 5 minutes, next will be [Intentions (point/level)] | ||
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Dart 01, (ATC Callsign), roger | ||
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(ATC Callsign), DART01, ready to leave inbound (point/level) | ||
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Dart 01, (ATC Callsign), proceed inbound … descent/climb …. QNH, [traffic info] |
¶ CRC/CGI/AEW
¶ Check-in
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(UNIT CALLSIGN), GA01, TWO SHIP CHECKING IN | ||
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GA01, (UNIT CALLSIGN), RADAR CONTACT, LOOSE POSITIVE CONTROL (OR OTHER TYPE OF CONTROL PROVIDED), REPORT READY FOR AUTHENTICATION | ||
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(UNIT CALLSIGN), GA01, READY FOR AUTHENTICATION | ||
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GA01, (UNIT CALLSIGN), AUTHENTICATE “A, K,”. | ||
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(UNIT CALLSIGN), GA01, COME BACK R, AUTHENTICATE “B, F” | ||
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GA01, (UNIT CALLSIGN), COME BACK E, GOOD AUTHENTICATION, REPORT WEAPONS SAFE AND READY FOR ALPHA CHECK | ||
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(UNIT CALLSIGN), GA02, WEAPONS SAFE (all pilots must declare it) | ||
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(UNIT CALLSIGN), GA01, WEAPONS SAFE, READY FOR ALPHA CHECK | ||
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(UNIT CALLSIGN), GA01, ALPHA CHECK 280, 50 NM | ||
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(UNIT CALLSIGN), GA01, SAME ALPHA CHECK | ||
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(UNIT CALLSIGN), GA02, SAME AS WELL (all pilots must declare it) | ||
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GA01, (UNIT CALLSIGN), ROGER REPORT YOUR PLAYTIME | ||
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(UNIT CALLSIGN), GA01, PLAYTIME 50 MINUTES |
¶ Interception
TASK ALLOCATION
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GA01, (UNIT CALLSIGN), THIS IS A TANGO SCRAMBLE ORDER FOR VISUAL IDENTIFICATION AGAINST TRACK 128, 125NM, 28000 FT TRACKING WEST (TYPE OF SITUATION IF KNOWN) | ||
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(UNIT CALLSIGN), GA01, ROGER TANGO SCRAMBLE FOR VISUAL IDENTIFICATION, READY TO COMMIT | ||
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GA01, (UNIT CALLSIGN), COMMIT (BRAA O HEADING FORMAT) TRACKING WEST, THIS WILL BE BEAM TO STERN INTERCEPTION |
RADAR AND VISUAL CONTACT ON THE TARGET
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(UNIT CALLSIGN), GA01, JUDY |
THE CONTROLLER REMINDS THE FIGHTERS TO SET THE TRANSPONDER ON "STBY" BEFORE 20NM FROM THE TARGET
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GA01, (UNIT CALLSIGN), ROGER SQUAWK (or PARROT) STANDBY WE WILL CONTINUE PROVIDE INFORMATION, REPORT TALLY | ||
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(UNIT CALLSIGN), GA01, TALLY ONE | ||
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GA01, (UNIT CALLSIGN), Cleared VID RUN, report ID Result |
AFTER IDENTIFICATION OPERATIONS
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(UNIT CALLSIGN), GA01, REPORT READY TO COPY DATA | ||
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GA01, (UNIT CALLSIGN), READY TO COPY DATA | ||
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(UNIT CALLSIGN), GA01, SINGLE AIRBUS A320 ALITALIA COLORS HEADING 180 FL270 SPEED MACH .78 OR 270 KTS NO WEAPONS OBSERVED REGISTRATION EI-EID | ||
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GA01, (UNIT CALLSIGN), ROGER SINGLE AIRBUS A320 ALITALIA COLORS HEADING 180 FL270 SPEED MACH .78 OR 270KTS NO WEAPONS OBSERVED REGISTRATION EI-EID REPORT IF THE TARGET IS COMPLIANT |
DURING THIS PHASE THE INTERCEPTORS APPLY THE PROCEDURES TO ESTABLISH RADIO CONTACT OR VISUAL SIGNALS WITH THE INTERCEPTED AIRCRAFT IF REQUESTED (INTERROGATION)
RADIO CALL ON GUARD FREQ. TRYING TO ESTABLISH A RADIO CONTACT
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AIRCRAFT WITH REGISTRATION INDIA TANGO ALPHA LIME INDIA (LOCATION INFORMATION) YOU HAVE BEEN INTERCEPTED BY (NATIONALITY) AIR FORCE IF YOU READ ME CONTACT ME ON GUARD FREQUENCY 121.500 |
¶ Resolution
ESCORT
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(UNIT CALLSIGN), GA01, TARGET IS COMPLIANT | ||
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GA01, (UNIT CALLSIGN), ROGER YOUR TASK IS TO ESCORT UNTIL FIR LIMIT | ||
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(UNIT CALLSIGN), GA01, ROGER TASK IS ESCORT UNTIL FIR LIMIT | ||
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(UNIT CALLSIGN), GA01, REACHING LIMIT | ||
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GA01, (UNIT CALLSIGN) ALPHA SCRAMBLE TERMINATED, (RTB Instructions) | ||
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(UNIT CALLSIGN), GA01, ROGER ALPHA SCRAMBLE TERMINATED (Readback instructions). |
INTERVENTION
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(UNIT CALLSIGN), GA01, TARGET IS COMPLIANT | ||
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GA01, (UNIT CALLSIGN), ROGER, YOUR TASK IS INTERVENTION TO LAND IN (ICAO) | ||
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(UNIT CALLSIGN), GA01, ROGER TASK IS INTERVENTION TO LAND IN (ICAO) | ||
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GA01, (UNIT CALLSIGN), FLY HEADING/PROCEED DIRECT TO…. | ||
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ITALY, GA01, FOLLOW, FOLLOW | ||
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ITALY, GA01, YOU LAND, YOU LAND | ||
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(UNIT CALLSIGN), GA01, TARGET HAS LANDED, REQUEST RECOVERY TO (ICAO) |
IN THIS PHASE THE CONTROLLER WILL GUIDE THE AEROPLANES WITH HDG / DCT AND LEVELS, IN CONSTANT COORDINATION WITH THE RESPONSIBLE ATC UNITS TO A POINT WHERE IT IS POSSIBLE TO CONTINUE SUCCESSFULLY THE APPROACH TO THE AIRPORT.
¶ CAP
CAP ALLOCATION
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HAWK01, (UNIT CALLSIGN), BARCAP [OR OTHER TYPE OF CAP] OVER [COORDINATES, FIX] LEFT[RIGHT] TURN INBOUND TRACK 300 LEG 15 MILES [FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE EXECUTION OF THE CIRCUIT EG POSSIBLE DIRECTION OF THE THREAT IN THE THEATRE] | ||
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(UNIT CALLSIGN), HAWK01 [READBACK] |
PICTURE AND TASK ASSIGNMENT
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(UNIT CALLSIGN), HAWK01 REQUEST PICTURE | ||
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HAWK01, (UNIT CALLSIGN) PICTURE CLARA | ||
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HAWK01, (UNIT CALLSIGN) NEW PICTURE SINGLE GROUP, BULLSEYE, 045, 20, 20000, TRACKING WEST, BOGEY NEW TASK VID | ||
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(UNIT CALLSIGN), HAWK01 ROGER VID ON SINGLE GROUP BULLSEYE, 045, 20, 20000, COMMITTING |
THE CONTROLLER WILL PROVIDE A CONSTANT PICTURE OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SITUATION THROUGH THE BULLSEYE AND BRAA FORMAT UNTIL THE “TALLY” OF THE FIGHTERS.
FURTHER TASKS
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HAWK01, (UNIT CALLSIGN) NEW TASK ESCORT UNTIL AREA LIMIT | ||
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(UNIT CALLSIGN), HAWK01 ROGER NEW TASK ESCORT UNTIL AREA LIMIT | ||
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(UNIT CALLSIGN), HAWK01 REACHING AREA LIMIT | ||
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HAWK01, (UNIT CALLSIGN) ROGER RECAP NORTH AS FRAGGED | ||
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(UNIT CALLSIGN), HAWK01 ROGER RECAPPING AS FRAGGED | ||
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(UNIT CALLSIGN), HAWK01 CAPPING NEW PLAYTIME 20 MINUTES |
UPON COMPLETION OF THE TASK, THE AIRCRAFT WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN TO THE CAP CIRCUIT; IF NECESSARY, THE PILOT WILL UPDATE THE PLAYTIME
¶ AAR
RV ALPHA
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(UNIT CALLSIGN), DART01, SINGLE SHIP EUROFIGHTER CHECKING IN | ||
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DART01, (UNIT CALLSIGN), RADAR CONTACT [PROVIDING CLOSE POSITIVE CONTROL], TANKER BRAA 170 35 MILES LEVEL 180 TURNING SOUTH BOUND, THIS WILL BE RENDEZVOUS ALPHA TANKER FREQUENCY xxx.xxx MAINTAIN FL170 | ||
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(UNIT CALLSIGN), DART01, ROGER THIS WILL BE RENDEZVOUS ALPHA TANKER FREQUENCY xxx.xxx MAINTAINING FL170 | ||
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DART01, (UNIT CALLSIGN) FLY HEADING …[VECTORING TO TARGET], REPORT VISUAL | ||
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(UNIT CALLSIGN), DART01, VISUAL WITH TANKER | ||
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DART01, (UNIT CALLSIGN) CONTACT BOOM… |
RV BRAVO/CHARLIE – Initial call
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DART01, BREUS26, FOR RV (type), MY FL/ALTITUDE/HEIGHT, WHEN CLEARED YOUR FL/ALTITUDE/HEIGHT, SET AA TACAN (channel), MODE 3 (code), TIMING (if required), ALTIMETER SETTING (if not 1013.2mb) | ||
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BREUS26, DART01, READBACK (if appropriate, nose cold, switches safe) |
RV BRAVO/CHARLIE – DIRECTION FINDER CALLS
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DART01, BREUS26 | ||
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BREUS26,DART01 | ||
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DART01, BREUS26, TURN LEFT HEADING 250 (At the same time the tanker will assume HDG 070) |
After obtaining the relative bearing the tanker will instruct the receiver aircraft to assume a certain heading in order to position the aircraft "head on". The difference of relative bearing normally it will be divided between the two aircraft in order to reduce the offset gradually. In the example, the tanker and receiver are assumed to have 080 and 260 HDG respectively at the beginning of the procedure.
DURING THE RV, IT WILL BE NECESSARY TO REPEAT THE OPERATION TO OBTAIN AN INCREASINGLY PRECISE “HEAD ON” APPROACH.
"BOOM" Phraseology
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BREUS29, DART01, CHECKING IN | ||
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DART01, BREUS29, CLEARED TO JOIN ECHELON LEFT, CENTRAL HOSE IN USE CONFIRM NOSE COLD SWITCHES SAFE. | ||
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BREUS29, DART01, CLEARED TO JOIN ECHELON LEFT, CENTRAL HOSE IN USE, NOSE COLD SWITCHES SAFE | ||
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BREUS29, DART01, ECHELON LEFT REQUEST CONTACT WET | ||
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DART01, BREUS29, CLEARED ASTERN CENTRAL | ||
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BREUS29, DART01, ROGER, CLEARED ASTERN CENTRAL | ||
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BREUS29, DART01, ASTERN CENTRAL | ||
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DART01, BREUS29, CLEARED CONTACT WET CENTRAL | ||
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BREUS29, DART01, ROGER CLEARED CONTACT WET CENTRAL | ||
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BREUS29, DART01, REFUELLING COMPLETED | ||
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CLEARED TO DISCONNECT REPORT ASTERN CENTRAL | ||
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BREUS29, DARTO1, ROGER, CLEARED TO DISCONNECT, WILL REPORT ASTERN CENTRAL | ||
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BREUS29, DART01, ASTERN CENTRAL | ||
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DART01, BREUS29, CLEARED ECHELON RIGHT | ||
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BREUS29, DART01, ROGER, CLEARED ECHELON RIGHT | ||
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BREUS29, DART01, ECHELON RIGHT READY TO LEAVE | ||
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DART01, BREUS29, OFFLOAD 1000 KGS CLEAR TO LEAVE 1000 FT HIGHER CONTACT (UNIT CALLSIGN) FREQUENCY […] |
THE RECEIVING AIRCRAFT ONCE IN THE ECHELON LEFT POSITION MAY BE ASKED FOR FURTHER INFORMATION SUCH AS: INTENTIONS AFTER REFUELLING, NECESSARY FUEL, AIRCRAFT REGISTRATION NUMBER.
¶ CLOSE AIR SUPPORT
¶ Check-In Briefing
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[AUTHENTICATION] LEGION THIS IS DART 1, MISSION NUMBER 1010, TWO F35A POSITION 10NM WEST OF xxxxx, WITH 2 GBU-12, LASER CODE 1511 FOR DART1 1512 FOR DART 2 20 MINUTES PLAYTIME ABORT IN THE CLEAR | ||
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COPY 2 GBU-12 LASER CODE 1511 1512, 20 MINUTES PLAYTIME, ADVISE WHEN READY FOR SITUATION UPDATE | ||
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READY TO COPY |
¶ Situation Update
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DART1, LEGION; [SITUATION UPDATE A] CURRENT SURFACE-TO-AIR THREAT IS A SA-6 AT KJ 123 456 WEST OF XXXXX; TARGET IS LIGHT ARMOURED COMPANY ATTEMPTING TO FLANK US TO THE NORTH; FRIENDLIES ARE TWO COMPANIES IN THE VICINITY OF OP 2, ONE ON THE HIGH GROUND AND THE OTHER IN A BLOCKING POSITION TO THE EAST; GLADIATOR HAS CONTROL. PLAN ON USING YOUR GP BOMBS TO DISRUPT THE LIGHT ARMOUR. WINDS ON THE DECK ARE 10-KT OUT OF THE WEST. LASER AND IR CAPABLE; ADVISE WHEN READY FOR GAME PLAN. | ||
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ROGER GOOD COPY |
¶ Game Plan
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DART1, LEGION TYPE 2, BOMB ON COORDINATE, ONE GBU-38 INSTANTANEOUS FUSING EACH AIRCRAFT, SIMULTANEOUS IMPACT, 8-DIGIT GRID TO FOLLOW (format you will expect in the 9-line briefing); | ||
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[READBACK] | ||
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[HOLD xxxxxxx, xxMILES, BLOCK 12-14] | ||
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[READBACK] |
¶ 9-Line Cas Briefing
(The items in brackets should not be said unless requested by trainers for educational purpose)
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(Line 1) IP 10 MILES NORTH OF THE TARGET; (Line 2) 030; (Line 3) 9.2. ; (Line 4) ELEVATION, 450 FEET; (Line 5) 2 BTR 90S; (Line 6) NB 8652 4274; (Line 7) NO MARKS; (Line 8) SOUTH 900; (Line 9) EGRESS, BACK TO IP, BLOCK 18-20; ADVISE WHEN READY FOR REMARKS; | ||
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[READY TO COPY] | ||
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FINAL ATTACK HEADING 300 THROUGH 325. TOT 1235, REQUEST IP INBOUND AND IN WITH HEADING CALLS. | ||
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(4) 450 FEET, (6) NB 8652 4274, (RMK) FINAL ATTACK HEADING 300 THROUGH 325, TOT 1235 | ||
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[in case of BOC] REPORT LEAVING IP | ||
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WILCO | ||
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[In case of BOT] ADVISE WHEN READY FOR TALK-ON | ||
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READY |
¶ Talk-On
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THERE ARE 2 CROSSING RUNWAYS, 1 HEADED EAST AND 1 SOUTHWEST, REPORT CONTACT WITH THE CROSSING POINT OF THOSE 2 RUNWAYS, THIS IS YOUR REFERENCE POINT | ||
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CONTACT | ||
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FOLLOW THE OVERRUN TOWARDS NORTH UNTIL THE END. THIS DISTANCE IS ONE UNIT OF MEASURE, CALL CONTACT WITH UNIT OF MEASURE | ||
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CONTACT | ||
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[in case of BOC] REPORT LEAVING IP | ||
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CONTACT | ||
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[In case of BOT] ADVISE WHEN READY FOR TALK-ON | ||
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CONTACT |
¶ Attack phase
¶ Example Type 1 and 2
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REPORT LEAVING IP | ||
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LEAVING IP, HEADING 070 | ||
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VISUAL, CONTINUE, CALL IN | ||
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IN HOT, HEADING 325 | ||
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CLEARED HOT (o CONTINUE DRY for training sorties or SHOW OF FORCE) | ||
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OFF TARGET |
¶ Example Type 3
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CLEARED TO ENGAGE (o CONTINUE DRY for training sorties) | ||
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COMMENCING ENGAGEMENT | ||
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ENGAGEMENT COMPLETED |
¶ Example Re-Attack
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CLEARED TO ENGAGE (o CONTINUE DRY for training sorties) | ||
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READY TO COPY | ||
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TYPE 2 CONTROL, BOMBS ON TARGET WITH GUN, SHOOTER-SHOOTER, 15 SECOND INTERVAL, SAME 9LINE, SAME RESTRICTIONS | ||
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SHOOTER-SHOOTER, 15 SECONDS, COPIED ALL |
¶ Example BDA
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REPORT READY TO COPY BDA | ||
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READY TO COPY | ||
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COMMANDER’S INTENT MET, TARGET CONFIRMED DESTROYED AT MINUTE 1235, LOCATION AS PER CAS BRIEF, ATTACK SUCCESSFUL, CONTACT LEGION FOR ROUTING AND FURTHER TASKING | ||
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COPIED ALL |
¶ Inflight Report Phraseology
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SPIDER THIS IS DART1, READY TO PASS INFLIGHT REPORT | ||
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READY TO COPY | ||
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LINE 1 DART 1, LINE 2 MISSION NUMBER 1010, LINE 3 LOCATION 45° 05’ 06’’ N 010° 46’ 21’’E, LINE4 TOT 1045Z, LINE5 GOOD HIT, TGT DESTROYED | ||
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SPIDER COPIED |
¶ RANGE SAFETY OFFICER
In use within Air/Ground ranges
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(RSO CALLSIGN), DART01, TWO SHIP, CHECKIN IN | ||
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DART01 (RSO CALLSIGN) [WEATHER INFO] TARGET 5 AND 7 IN USE | ||
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(RSO CALLSIGN), DART01 [READBACK], WILL BE [TYPES OF EVENTS REQUESTED] | ||
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DART01, (RSO CALLSIGN), ROGER, REPORT “IP” | ||
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(RSO CALLSIGN) DART01 “IP (LEAD ONLY)* | ||
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DART01,(RSO CALLSIGN), ROGER, REPORT “UP FOR EVENT” | ||
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(RSO CALLSIGN), DART01, UP FOR EVENT (LEAD ONLY)* | ||
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DART01, (RSO CALLSIGN), ROGER | ||
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(RSO CALLSIGN), DART01, IN HOT[DRY] TARGET INSIGHT [IDENTIFIED] (ALL PILOTS)* | ||
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DART01, (RSO CALLSIGN), CLEARED HOT [CONTINUE DRY] (TO ALL PILOTS) | ||
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(RSO CALLSIGN) DART01 [READBACK]* | ||
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(RSO CALLSIGN), DART01, OFF HOT[DRY]* | ||
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DART01, (RSO CALLSIGN), REPORT SWITCHES SAFE READY TO LEAVE | ||
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(RSO CALLSIGN), DART01, SWITCHES SAFE, READY TO LEAVE INBOUND [….] (ALL PILOTS)* | ||
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DART01, (RSO CALLSIGN), CONTACT xxxxx |
*MANDATORY CALLS