Data link

Learning objectives

1. Understand how to pre-brief IDM
2. Host a datalink session
3. Enter IDM information in the DED
4. Understand cursor data vs. mark point data
5. Recognize HSD symbology for datalink

Hosting data

• Host flight 1 player = CONT
• all other players = DMD
• designate DL back-up flight
• Assign IDM in briefing like AA tacan assignments

Mark Points

To set mark points properly: Go to markpoint on ICP

1. Choose sensor (e.g. TGP, HUD, FCR, etc)
2. Move cursor to desired location
3. TMS-Up to set markpoint
4. Press 0 on ICP to jump to markpoint

To assign target steerpoints:

1. Create a mark point
2. Switch to steerpoint referencing the mark point
3. Select HSD
4. Hold Comm Switch Right to send new steerpoint

To send cursor data:

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