Future Air-to-Air Training for the RF-4.

Abstract

This study examines the adequacy of current RF-4 upgrade and continuation training programs if the AIM-9L is mounted on the RF-4 and two-ship formation tactics are increasingly employed. Current training at Lead-In Fighter Training (LIFT) and the RF-4 Operational Training Course (OTC) are shown to inadequately train crewmembers in the air-to-air skills they require. This study proposes a new RF-4 OTC air-to-air program based on the air-to-air phase of the F-4 OTC syllabus. Mission Qualification Training (MQT) and Continuation Training (CT) are shown to inadequately maintain and air-to-air skills taught at LIFT and the OTC. Changes to the MQT syllabus and CT program are proposed. The result is a complete training program for the RF-4 crewmember in offensive and defensive Basic Fighter Maneuvers and defensive Air Combat Maneuvers.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA194363

Entities

People

  • John W. Drain

Organizations

  • Air Command and Staff College

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Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Altitude
  • Classification
  • Communities
  • Doctrine
  • Employment
  • Instructors
  • Low Altitude
  • Navigation
  • Personnel Management
  • Students
  • Tactical Reconnaissance
  • United States
  • Warfare
  • Weapon Systems
  • Weapons

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  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Electronics Engineering
  • Military Training and Readiness Simulation