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FM/G229 · Leadership of combat elements

Air threat response

Passages
3
Reading time
1 min
Views
75
Owned by
Unit Command
Platforms
Every platform
Role cards
14 cards
Published
23 Sep 2026
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  1. Reaction if spotted by air FM/BG-1068
  2. Defending against helicopter attack FM/BG-1069
  3. Defending against jet attack FM/BG-1070

Reaction if spotted by air

If spotted by enemy aircraft, quick dispersion and terrain masking reduce casualties from guided or area-effect weapons.

Actions

  • Spread out immediately, avoid clustering.
  • Move to terrain that limits aircraft attack angles: forests, urban areas, reverse slopes.
  • Only engage aircraft with small arms if escape or survival depends on it.

Defending against helicopter attack

Rotary-wing aircraft are the most dangerous CAS threat due to precision and persistence. Prevention through stealth is preferred.

Best Practices

  • Avoid detection via low, concealed movement routes.
  • If equipped with AA assets, engage helicopters on approach.
  • If no AA is present, rely on concealment and avoid engagement unless certain of success.
  • Engage low-and-slow helicopters only when confident in a kill.

Defending against jet attack

Jets are fast-moving threats that rely on visual detection and powerful area-of-effect weapons. Survivability depends on movement and concealment.

Best Practices

  • Move perpendicular to attack run to throw off aim.
  • Use reverse slopes to block line of sight and reposition after each pass.
  • Avoid exposure, jets struggle to detect infantry at speed.

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