Tactical Formation Maneuvering for T-44C Aircraft

 
Tiltrotor Tactical Formation
Maneuvering
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Purpose
The purpose of this presentation is to provide
the student with the requisite knowledge to
conduct tactical formation flight in the T-44C.
Learning Objectives
Identify the method to determine what type
of formation to choose
Identify the different types of formation for
the T-44C
Describe tactical formation fundamentals
Identify and describe tactical formation
maneuvers
Identify and describe division formations
References
NAVAIR 01-T44AAC-1
 – T-44C NATOPS
T-44 FTI
Multi-Engine TACFORM/Low Level FTI
Outline
Formation Description and Objectives
Formation Types
Tactical Formation Basics
Tactical Formation Maneuvers
Division Formations
Outline
Formation Description and Objectives
Formation Types
Tactical Formation Basics
Tactical Formation Maneuvers
Division Formations
Formation Description
Maneuver Element – smallest element of a
flight that may engage in independent
maneuver during tactical evolutions
Section
 = 2 aircraft, single maneuver element,
smallest, basic component towards construction
of larger formation, easiest C&C, and most flexible
Division
 = 3 or 4 aircraft, largest maneuver
element or two sections
Flight 
= 2 or more maneuver elements / 5 or more
aircraft
Formation Description
Unity of effort for mission accomplishment
Maneuverability and flexibility
Mutually supportive lookout doctrine
Ease of control and coordination
There is an optimum size for every formation
Considerations
METT-TSL
Mission
Enemy (Threat)
Terrain and Weather
Troops and Fire Support
Time
Space
Logistics
Outline
Formation Description and Objectives
Formation Types
Parade
Cruise
Tactical
Tactical Formation Basics
Tactical Formation Maneuvers
Division Formations
Formation Types
 
Parade
Fixed bearing (45°) and distance
Cruise
Varying bearing and distance using radius of turn
between the 30-45° bearings at 0.0-0.2 DME
Tactical (Combat)
Combat Cruise – radius of turn
Combat Spread – Tactical Formation Maneuvers
(TFM) and flight leadership
Combat Cruise
30-45° bearing on
either side of lead
5 or 7 oclock
Separation:
0.3 to 1.0 NM
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Abeam position
Separation
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Why do we have this?
Unsure of enemy location
Don’t want to alert enemy for a second shot
More time focused on identifying threat / hazard
than avoiding lead
Wider field of view / mutual support
One shot does not equal two kills
Outline
Formation Description and Objectives
Formation Types
Tactical Formation Basics
Tactical Formation Maneuvers
Division Formations
TACFORM –
Basic Principles
Wingman responsible for separation
Employ adequate intraflight separation to
ensure single target engagement and facilitate
maneuver flexibility while maintaining mutual
support
Maneuver in proportion to threat
Wingmen are always working to maintain position.
Lead is always working to facilitate wingmen maintaining position.
TACFORM –
Energy Management
Awareness and preservation of the aircraft
energy state during a series of maneuvers
Potential energy
Energy based upon position (altitude, Qm)
Kinetic energy
Energy based upon motion (airspeed)
Energy continuously changes states
Airspeed to altitude in climb (kinetic to potential)
Altitude to airspeed in dive (potential to kinetic)
TACFORM –
Maneuver Contracts
All maneuvers are called from Combat Spread
Airspeed 180KIAS
All Turns at 45 AOB (except check turns)
Rollout headings will be called for every
maneuver despite degrees of turn assumed
Command of execution is when Dash-2 says
“TWO”
Dash-2 is always the one who steps up when
warranted (cross turn)
TACFORM –
Turns
Standard Rate Turns (SRT)
3° per second (180° in 1 minute)
Hard Turns
Energy sustaining (maintain airspeed and altitude)
MCP
AOB based upon conditions and aircraft state
Max Performance Turns
Non-energy sustaining (trade airspeed and/or altitude
for more rapid displacement)
MCP
Max NATOPS profile (30° pitch up, 60° AOB)
When do we use each for TFM?
 
TACFORM –
Successful Execution
Relative positioning within the element prior
to execution
Geometries of the planned maneuver relative
to tactical considerations (terrain, conditions,
threat)
Desired relative position following maneuver
completion
Takes SA, flight leadership, and good airwork
by both aircraft
Outline
Formation Description and Objectives
Formation Types
Tactical Formation Basics
Tactical Formation Maneuvers
Division Formations
Shackle
Initiate change of sides within formation
Tactical necessity (clear 6 o’clock)
Moderately slow downrange travel
Primarily used to Assist wingman regain position
(excessive separation and/or sucked)
Maintain energy and course or in conjunction
with a moderate course change
Shackle
Turn towards flight 45° heading change
May require more turn by lead and less by wing,
or vice versa, so don’t get set on a specific
heading change
“Stingray 62, shackle” / “…shackle left / right
030°”
Resume course at cross and judge turn to regain
separation
The aircraft with the most SA will call “Resume”
In this fleet, the crew chief will do this for you
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Weave
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shackles
Allow significantly sucked
wingman to regain position
Continue to moderate
downrange travel
Maintain near constant
lookout of the flight 6
o’clock position
Same procedure as
shackle
“Amp 11, Weave” /
“Resume”
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Tac-Turns
Change the direction of the element right / left
60-120° (90° assumed)
Direct the execution of a planned route turn
Modify element orientation towards a more positive
flight condition
Types
Turns Into Wingman
Turns Away From Wingman
Aircraft on outside of turn always turns first
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Pump
Immediately stop
downrange closure on an
obstacle, weather condition
or threat system
90° left / right heading
change
“Stingray 62, Pump left /
right, 270°”
Normally followed by pump
back to original heading
No resume call
Separation retained in trail
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Hook Turn
Change orientation of element
120-240°
Towards a threat in
engagement parameters in rear
quadrant
Away from threat outside of
engagement parameters in
forward quadrant
Established intra-flight
separation maintained
Displaces element 1.5 NM
right / left of original
courseline
“Stingray 62, Hook left / right,
180°”
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Split Turn
Change orientation of
element 120-240°
Hard Turn executed
away from other
element aircraft
Increased intra-flight
separation results (3
NM or more)
“Stingray 62, Split,
180°”
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Cross Turn
Change orientation of
element 120-240°
Hard Turn executed
towards other element
aircraft
Intra-flight separation
based upon entrance
separation
Avoid 2.5-3.0 NM
1.5 NM away at initiation
yields 1.5 NM separation
“Stingray 62, Cross, 180°”
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Dig / Pinch
Adjust lateral
separation within
element while
maintaining course
orientation
Hard turn with 30-45°
Heading change
“Stingray 62, Dig / Pinch
/ Resume”
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Check Turn
Adjusts flight
orientation for heading
changes of 30° or less
Execute SRT,
simultaneous, no
change of sides
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Break Turn
Max performance turn to
maximize displacement  and
introduce unpredictability
Toward enemy aircraft within
weapons engagement
parameters to increase closure
/ decrease time to engage
Away from threats from which
MV can displace
Toward notch
Away from expendables
Toward terrain while engaged
“Stingray 62, break turn left /
right, bandit 4 o’clock rolling
in” (directive then descriptive)
Other
45° AOB turn at 180 KCAS results in a radius of
turn of approx. 1.3 NM?
Cover can be added to any maneuver (Dash-2)
Adjust AOB, turn, altitude to manage position
/ separation
Lead rollout for proper separation by .2 - .4
NM
Contracts (cont)
Wingman is always working towards proper
bearing and separation
Element aircraft will not continue a maneuver
unless visual contact is established by at least
one aircraft in the section
If aircraft is blind call wingman; expect a:
“visual / continue” or
“blind / terminate”
Rollouts assume 90 / 180 turns
Outline
Formation Description and Objectives
Formation Types
Tactical Formation Basics
Tactical Formation Maneuvers
Division Formations
Division Combat Cruise
- Sections in Combat Cruise
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Sections separated by
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Independent element
combat cruise / spread
Lead separated by 2
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Multiple maneuver
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Sections separated by
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combat spread
Leads separated by 2.0
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Fluid Four
Flight in Combat Spread
Sections in Combat
Cruise
Wingman on outside
Wingman change sides
during large turns to
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radius of turn
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Summary
Formation Description and Objectives
Formation Types
Tactical Formation Basics
Tactical Formation Maneuvers
Division Formations
Questions?
Critiques
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This presentation provides essential knowledge for conducting tactical formation flights in the T-44C aircraft, covering formation types, fundamentals, maneuvers, and division formations. It outlines the importance of formation unity, maneuverability, and coordination, along with considerations like METT-TSL factors. The content emphasizes understanding different formation elements and sizes for mission accomplishment.

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  • Formation Types
  • Formation Fundamentals

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  1. Tiltrotor Tactical Formation Maneuvering Click to Add Instructor Name

  2. This Presentation is Classified: UNCLASSIFIED

  3. Purpose The purpose of this presentation is to provide the student with the requisite knowledge to conduct tactical formation flight in the T-44C.

  4. Learning Objectives Identify the method to determine what type of formation to choose Identify the different types of formation for the T-44C Describe tactical formation fundamentals Identify and describe tactical formation maneuvers Identify and describe division formations

  5. Outline Formation Description and Objectives Formation Types Tactical Formation Basics Tactical Formation Maneuvers Division Formations

  6. Outline Formation Description and Objectives Formation Types Tactical Formation Basics Tactical Formation Maneuvers Division Formations

  7. Formation Description Maneuver Element smallest element of a flight that may engage in independent maneuver during tactical evolutions Section = 2 aircraft, single maneuver element, smallest, basic component towards construction of larger formation, easiest C&C, and most flexible Division = 3 or 4 aircraft, largest maneuver element or two sections Flight = 2 or more maneuver elements / 5 or more aircraft

  8. Formation Description Unity of effort for mission accomplishment Maneuverability and flexibility Mutually supportive lookout doctrine Ease of control and coordination There is an optimum size for every formation

  9. Considerations METT-TSL Mission Enemy (Threat) Terrain and Weather Troops and Fire Support Time Space Logistics

  10. Outline Formation Description and Objectives Formation Types Parade Cruise Tactical Tactical Formation Basics Tactical Formation Maneuvers Division Formations

  11. Formation Types Parade Fixed bearing (45 ) and distance Cruise Varying bearing and distance using radius of turn between the 30-45 bearings at 0.0-0.2 DME Tactical (Combat) Combat Cruise radius of turn Combat Spread Tactical Formation Maneuvers (TFM) and flight leadership

  12. Combat Cruise 30-45 bearing on either side of lead 5 or 7 oclock Separation: 0.3 to 1.0 NM 10 10 0.1NM 0.1 NM 0.2NM 0.3 NM 0..5NM 0..5 NM 1.0NM 1.0 NM 45 45 Transitory Transitory 30 30

  13. Combat Spread +10 bearing either side of lead Abeam position Separation 0.3 to 2.0 NM +10 +10 -10 -10 0.5 NM 2.0 NM

  14. Combat Spread Why do we have this? Unsure of enemy location Don t want to alert enemy for a second shot More time focused on identifying threat / hazard than avoiding lead Wider field of view / mutual support One shot does not equal two kills

  15. Outline Formation Description and Objectives Formation Types Tactical Formation Basics Tactical Formation Maneuvers Division Formations

  16. TACFORM Basic Principles Wingman responsible for separation Employ adequate intraflight separation to ensure single target engagement and facilitate maneuver flexibility while maintaining mutual support Maneuver in proportion to threat Wingmen are always working to maintain position. Lead is always working to facilitate wingmen maintaining position.

  17. TACFORM Energy Management Awareness and preservation of the aircraft energy state during a series of maneuvers Potential energy Energy based upon position (altitude, Qm) Kinetic energy Energy based upon motion (airspeed) Energy continuously changes states Airspeed to altitude in climb (kinetic to potential) Altitude to airspeed in dive (potential to kinetic)

  18. TACFORM Maneuver Contracts All maneuvers are called from Combat Spread Airspeed 180KIAS All Turns at 45 AOB (except check turns) Rollout headings will be called for every maneuver despite degrees of turn assumed Command of execution is when Dash-2 says TWO Dash-2 is always the one who steps up when warranted (cross turn)

  19. TACFORM Successful Execution Relative positioning within the element prior to execution Geometries of the planned maneuver relative to tactical considerations (terrain, conditions, threat) Desired relative position following maneuver completion Takes SA, flight leadership, and good airwork by both aircraft

  20. Outline Formation Description and Objectives Formation Types Tactical Formation Basics Tactical Formation Maneuvers Division Formations

  21. Shackle Initiate change of sides within formation Tactical necessity (clear 6 o clock) Moderately slow downrange travel Primarily used to Assist wingman regain position (excessive separation and/or sucked) Maintain energy and course or in conjunction with a moderate course change

  22. Shackle Turn towards flight 45 heading change May require more turn by lead and less by wing, or vice versa, so don t get set on a specific heading change Stingray 62, shackle / shackle left / right 030 Resume course at cross and judge turn to regain separation The aircraft with the most SA will call Resume In this fleet, the crew chief will do this for you

  23. Shackle <45 HeadingChange 45 HeadingChange 45 HeadingChange <45 HeadingChange

  24. Tac-Turns Change the direction of the element right / left 60-120 (90 assumed) Direct the execution of a planned route turn Modify element orientation towards a more positive flight condition Types Turns Into Wingman Turns Away From Wingman Aircraft on outside of turn always turns first Stingray 62, tac-left/right, 090

  25. Tac-Turns C C D D B B B B D C C D A A A A Into Wingman Away From Wingman

  26. Pump Immediately stop downrange closure on an obstacle, weather condition or threat system 90 left / right heading change Stingray 62, Pump left / right, 270 Normally followed by pump back to original heading No resume call Separation retained in trail Threat Ring Pump Right Pump Left

  27. Hook Turn Change orientation of element 120-240 Towards a threat in engagement parameters in rear quadrant Away from threat outside of engagement parameters in forward quadrant Established intra-flight separation maintained Displaces element 1.5 NM right / left of original courseline Stingray 62, Hook left / right, 180 Threat Ring

  28. Split Turn Change orientation of element 120-240 Hard Turn executed away from other element aircraft Increased intra-flight separation results (3 NM or more) Stingray 62, Split, 180 3 NM+

  29. Cross Turn Change orientation of element 120-240 Hard Turn executed towards other element aircraft Intra-flight separation based upon entrance separation Avoid 2.5-3.0 NM 1.5 NM away at initiation yields 1.5 NM separation Stingray 62, Cross, 180 Moderate AOB Avoid 2.5-3.5 NM

  30. Dig / Pinch Adjust lateral separation within element while maintaining course orientation Hard turn with 30-45 Heading change Stingray 62, Dig / Pinch / Resume Dig 30-45 Heading Change Pinch

  31. Check Turn Adjusts flight orientation for heading changes of 30 or less Execute SRT, simultaneous, no change of sides Stingray 62, Check right / left 030 0 - 45

  32. Other 45 AOB turn at 180 KCAS results in a radius of turn of approx. 1.3 NM? Cover can be added to any maneuver (Dash-2) Adjust AOB, turn, altitude to manage position / separation Lead rollout for proper separation by .2 - .4 NM

  33. Contracts (cont) Wingman is always working towards proper bearing and separation Element aircraft will not continue a maneuver unless visual contact is established by at least one aircraft in the section If aircraft is blind call wingman; expect a: visual / continue or blind / terminate Rollouts assume 90 / 180 turns

  34. Outline Formation Description and Objectives Formation Types Tactical Formation Basics Tactical Formation Maneuvers Division Formations

  35. Division Combat Cruise - Sections in Combat Cruise 0.5 NM 0.5 NM Balances Flight 45 45 Heavy Left 30 30

  36. Fluid Four Flight in Combat Spread Sections in Combat Cruise Wingman on outside Wingman change sides during large turns to remain on outside using radius of turn Fluid Four (-) Spread No. 1 No. 3 No. 2 No. 4

  37. Summary Formation Description and Objectives Formation Types Tactical Formation Basics Tactical Formation Maneuvers Division Formations

  38. Questions?

  39. Critiques

  40. This Presentation is Classified: UNCLASSIFIED

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