BVR tactics - Revision history

.stevie.: /* 1. RAYGUN Calls - Definition */

2024-06-20T07:43:44Z

1. RAYGUN Calls - Definition

Nighthawk2174: Simplified, removed some unnecessary info stated elsewhere.

2017-07-26T22:23:36Z

Simplified, removed some unnecessary info stated elsewhere.

Nighthawk2174: slight change in code to fix display error in Responsibilities section

2017-07-26T22:17:54Z

slight change in code to fix display error in Responsibilities section

Nighthawk2174 at 22:06, 26 July 2017

2017-07-26T22:06:50Z

Nighthawk2174: /* b. Friendly being locked up */

2017-07-26T21:58:35Z

b. Friendly being locked up

Nighthawk2174: /* b. Friendly being locked up */

2017-07-26T21:55:49Z

b. Friendly being locked up

Nighthawk2174: /* 1. RAYGUN Calls - Definition */

2017-07-26T21:51:32Z

1. RAYGUN Calls - Definition

Nighthawk2174 at 21:50, 26 July 2017

2017-07-26T21:50:28Z

Nighthawk2174 at 21:48, 26 July 2017

2017-07-26T21:48:41Z

Nighthawk2174: Formating, restructured Bullseye section to fall more in line with my original post: http://forums.unitedoperations.net/index.php/topic/28107-raygun-raygun-answering-a-question-someone-had/

2017-07-26T21:39:33Z

Formating, restructured Bullseye section to fall more in line with my original post: http://forums.unitedoperations.net/index.php/topic/28107-raygun-raygun-answering-a-question-someone-had/

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 =Learning objectives=
 #Loft missiles
 #Use TWS to lock multiple targets
 #Know how to crank
 #Home on Jam techniques
-# When to Chuck your Spears doc.
+#When to Chuck your Spears doc.
 =Learning files=
 * [http://www.unitedoperations.net/w/images/3/3a/When_to_chuck_your_spears.pdf When to chuck your spears]
 =BVR techniques=
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-== Basic procedure in a BVR engagement ==
+==Basic procedure in a BVR engagement==
-# Approach at high speed and altitude
+#Approach at high speed and altitude
-# Get as close as possible to the high pK box, keep the max range of the enemy aircraft in mind
+#Get as close as possible to the high pK box, keep the max range of the enemy aircraft in mind
-# Loft your missile by pulling up at a 20° angle while being in full afterburner
+#Loft your missile by pulling up at a 20° angle while being in full afterburner
-# FIRE!!
+#FIRE!!
-# Turn left or right and put the target on your beam(3/9 o'clock) while keeping the target within your radar gimbal
+#Turn left or right and put the target on your beam(3/9 o'clock) while keeping the target within your radar gimbal
-# Guide your missile until it either goes active itself(AIM-120C), it hits the target(AIM-7) or you have to turn defensive to evade enemy missile.
+#Guide your missile until it either goes active itself(AIM-120C), it hits the target(AIM-7) or you have to turn defensive to evade enemy missile.
 Scuby from the [http://www.31st.nl/ 31st VFS] has created a few BVR instructional videos on YouTube you can watch to familiarize yourself with some advanced BVR tactics. In his case he is up against a opponent with similar capabilities so you can see him turning defensive earlier than you would have to against a less capable opponent.
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 ''Indicating a radar lock-on to unknown aircraft. A request for a “BUDDY SPIKE” reply from friendly aircraft meeting these parameters. "'' (Multiservice tactics, Techniques, and Procedures, 25)
-''A raygun call contains the following information to be communicated from the targeted over comms.''
+''A RAYGUN call contains the following information to be communicated from the targeted over comms.''
-==== a. Fighter locking an unknown target up ====
+*[[Bullseye|Bullseye]] - A call about position in relation to the [[bullseye]] first giving the bearing from the bullseye to the target then the range
-* If unable to IFF with normal means make the Raygun call.
+*[[List of UO acronyms and terminology|Angels]]: A call telling altitude; angels 1 is a 1000ft so angels 7, for example, would be 7000ft
-* Make the Raygun call clearly and concisely over UHF 17.
+*Climbing/Descending: additional information that can be added, simply is the target climbing or descending.
 * Wait about~5-8 seconds for a response, if none materializes make the call again and wait another ~5-8 seconds.
-* Don't shoot purely on a raygun call.
+====a. Fighter locking an unknown target up====
 ** Think:
 ***Are there any friendlies near there?
 ***Should I IFF via another means before shooting?
 ***How reliable is the raygun call? Did the responding flight confirm they are the ones being locked up or was it simply a generic buddy spike?
 ***Can I safely wait to get a visual IFF or will it result in my death or another flights death?
-* Make sure to call your missile launch on a Raygun target - EX: fox 1 bulls 198 for 18 angels 19 climbing.
+*Make sure to call your missile launch on a RAYGUN target - Ex: ''"FOX 1, BULLSEYE one-nine-eight, fifty, nineteen thuousand, climbing"''.
 ==Example==
 First example - you are a #2 in a flight scanning the sky when you pick up a contact appear near a friendly flight.
 # You are a #2 in a flight scanning the sky when you pick up a contact appear near a friendly flight. Call out the contact to your flight lead.
-# "Raygun Raygun,
+#You are a #2 in a flight scanning the sky when you pick up a contact appear near a friendly flight. Call out the contact to your flight lead.
-## <span style="color:red">176</span> for <span style="color:red">18</span>, angels <span style="color:red">14</span> for <span style="color:red">XXX</span>:, climbing."
+#''"RAYGUN RAYGUN,'' ''BULLSEYE one-seven-eight, twenty, angels 14, climbing."''
 #Wait for response:
-Response A) Someone responds with: Buddy Spike bulls 176 for 18, angels 14, climbing.
 Response B) No response
-=== '''Scenario A end game:''' ===
+==='''Scenario A end game:'''===
-* In this situation you have locked up a friendly and you should break the lock immediately!  Then respond with your callsign and “Buddy Lock”.
 ===Scenario B end game===
- {{Nav UOAF}}
+*Make a second call after ~5-8 seconds.
 [[Category:UOAF]]
 [[Category:UOAF: BMS Codex]]

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 * [[List of UO acronyms and terminology|Angels]] (<span style="color:red">XXX</span> for <span style="color:red">XXX</span>:): A call telling altitude; angels 1 is a 1000ft so angels <span style="color:red">07</span> for <span style="color:red">XXX</span>:, for example, would be 7000ft
 * Climbing/Descending: additional information that can be added, simply is the target climbing or descending.
 ==== a. Fighter locking an unknown target up ====
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 * Make sure that at a minimum to respond with your angels and confirm your position.
 * You may be locked up by a friendly other than the one making the raygun call if you don’t confirm you position.  If you make the friendly think he is locking up a friendly instead of a bandit it may escape and kill a friendly down the road.
 ==Example==
 First example - you are a #2 in a flight scanning the sky when you pick up a contact appear near a friendly flight.

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 ''A raygun call contains the following information to be communicated from the targeted over comms.''
 * [[Bullseye|Bulls]] (<span style="color:red">XXX</span> for <span style="color:red">XXX</span>:) - A call about position in relation to the [[bullseye]] first giving the bearing from the bullseye to the target then the range (reference this article)
-* [[List of UO acronyms and terminology|Angels]] (<span style="color:red">XXX</span> for <span style="color:red">XX</span>:): A call telling altitude; angels 1 is a 1000ft so angels <span style="color:red">07</span> for <span style="color:red">XXX</span>:, for example, would be 7000ft
+* [[List of UO acronyms and terminology|Angels]] (<span style="color:red">XXX</span> for <span style="color:red">XXX</span>:): A call telling altitude; angels 1 is a 1000ft so angels <span style="color:red">07</span> for <span style="color:red">XXX</span>:, for example, would be 7000ft
 * Climbing/Descending: additional information that can be added, simply is the target climbing or descending.

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 ''A raygun call contains the following information to be communicated from the targeted over comms.''
-* [[Bullseye|Bulls]] (XXX for XXX:) - A call about position in relation to the [[bullseye]] first giving the bearing from the bullseye to the target then the range (reference this article)
+* [[Bullseye|Bulls]] (<span style="color:red">XXX</span> for <span style="color:red">XXX</span>:) - A call about position in relation to the [[bullseye]] first giving the bearing from the bullseye to the target then the range (reference this article)
-* [[List of UO acronyms and terminology|Angels]] (XX): A call telling altitude; angels 1 is a 1000ft so angels 07, for example, would be 7000ft
+* [[List of UO acronyms and terminology|Angels]] (<span style="color:red">XXX</span> for <span style="color:red">XX</span>:): A call telling altitude; angels 1 is a 1000ft so angels <span style="color:red">07</span> for <span style="color:red">XXX</span>:, for example, would be 7000ft
 * Climbing/Descending: additional information that can be added, simply is the target climbing or descending.
 == <big>2.</big> Responsibilities and Responses ==
-A raygun call is meant to IFF (Identify Friend or Foe) without the use of [[Data link|Datalink]], [[Air-to-air TGP|TGP]], or the [[Eye|MK1 eyeball]]. If you are unable to IFF by any of the previously mentioned means a raygun call may be made. The raygun call is made over [[Radios|UHF tactical communications]] (usually UHF 17 - 359.300) to ensure all flights can hear the call and respond accordingly. It is the responsibility of the fighter that has a contact locked up to IFF and make sure there are no Blue on Blue incidents.  The call and response to the call is to be made clearly and loudly over UHF in a clear and concise manner. This follows basic brevity protocol but for raygun calls it is especially important to speak clearly and also for other flights to listen and respond if they are the one locked up.
+A raygun call is meant to IFF (Identify Friend or Foe) without the use of [[Data link|Datalink]], [[Air-to-air TGP|TGP]], or the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eye Mk1 eyeball]. If you are unable to IFF by any of the previously mentioned means a raygun call may be made. The raygun call is made over [[Radios|UHF tactical communications]] (usually UHF 17 - 359.300) to ensure all flights can hear the call and respond accordingly. It is the responsibility of the fighter that has a contact locked up to IFF and make sure there are no Blue on Blue incidents.  The call and response to the call is to be made clearly and loudly over UHF in a clear and concise manner. This follows basic brevity protocol but for raygun calls it is especially important to speak clearly and also for other flights to listen and respond if they are the one locked up.
 ==== a. Fighter locking an unknown target up ====
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 # You are a #2 in a flight scanning the sky when you pick up a contact appear near a friendly flight. Call out the contact to your flight lead.
 # "Raygun Raygun,
-## 176 for 18, angels 14, climbing."
+## <span style="color:red">176</span> for <span style="color:red">18</span>, angels <span style="color:red">14</span> for <span style="color:red">XXX</span>:, climbing."
 #Wait for response:
-Response A)
+Response A) Someone responds with: Buddy Spike bulls 176 for 18, angels 14, climbing.
-Response B) Response
+Response B) No response
 === '''Scenario A end game:''' ===

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 ==== b. Friendly being locked up ====
 * Am I the target of the Raygun call?
-** Check [[RWR]] (is there a radar locking me up and is it a [http://www.unitedoperations.net/wiki/RWR#RWR_symbols|friendly radar signature?)].
+** Check [[RWR]] (is there a radar locking me up and is it a [http://www.unitedoperations.net/wiki/RWR#RWR_symbols friendly radar signature?]).
 ** Check own Bullseye (is the called bullseye my own?).
 ** Check Angels (is that my angels?).

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-=1. RAYGUN Calls - Definition=
+=<big>1.</big> RAYGUN Calls - Definition=
 "RAYGUN (Position/Heading/Altitude):
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 * Climbing/Descending: additional information that can be added, simply is the target climbing or descending.
-== 2. Responsibilities and Responses ==
+== <big>2.</big> Responsibilities and Responses ==
 A raygun call is meant to IFF (Identify Friend or Foe) without the use of [[Data link|Datalink]], [[Air-to-air TGP|TGP]], or the [[Eye|MK1 eyeball]]. If you are unable to IFF by any of the previously mentioned means a raygun call may be made. The raygun call is made over [[Radios|UHF tactical communications]] (usually UHF 17 - 359.300) to ensure all flights can hear the call and respond accordingly. It is the responsibility of the fighter that has a contact locked up to IFF and make sure there are no Blue on Blue incidents.  The call and response to the call is to be made clearly and loudly over UHF in a clear and concise manner. This follows basic brevity protocol but for raygun calls it is especially important to speak clearly and also for other flights to listen and respond if they are the one locked up.
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 * You may be locked up by a friendly other than the one making the raygun call if you don’t confirm you position.  If you make the friendly think he is locking up a friendly instead of a bandit it may escape and kill a friendly down the road.
-==L. Limits==
+==<big>3.</big>Limits==
 As alluded to in one of the bullet points in "Friendly being locked up" there is a big limit to raygun calls.  If there is a big air battle that gets chaotic and people start using a lot of raygun calls with limited information breeds confusion.  In the confusion of battle a raygun call may go unheard even after the second call so in chaotic furballs always try to IFF via another means.  Use the raygun call as an advisory that the target may be hostile and act accordingly.  Overall the rayun call is a good IFF measure but only if you get the needed information.