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FM/G381 · Fixed-wing aircraft

Fixed-wing ground-attack flying methods

Passages: 8
Reading time: 2 mins
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Owned by: Unit Command
Platforms: Every platform
Role cards: 3 cards
Published: 23 Sep 2026

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Control weapons employment FM/BS-1739
Execute dive attack procedures FM/BS-1740
Execute strafing procedures FM/BS-1741
Execute level bombing procedures FM/BS-1742
Execute pop-up attack procedures FM/BS-1743
Execute stand-off guided munition delivery FM/BS-1744
Execute terrain masking attack procedures FM/BS-1745
Execute buddy lasing and cooperative attack procedures FM/BS-1746

Control weapons employment

Employ weapons only from stable attack profiles
Confirm positive target identification prior to weapons release
Maintain stable aircraft parameters throughout delivery
Comply with rules of engagement, attack restrictions, and clearance requirements
Maintain aircraft control during all phases of weapons employment
Abort attack when conditions become unsafe or non-compliant

Execute dive attack procedures

Establish correct dive angle for the selected attack profile
Maintain stable attack parameters throughout the dive
Release weapons within the planned release window
Execute controlled pull-out above minimum recovery altitude
Maintain orientation and situational awareness during recovery

Execute strafing procedures

Align aircraft accurately with the target area during the attack run
Maintain controlled closure rate and adhere to the firing window
Manage exposure to avoid oversaturation of the target area
Execute controlled pull-off and disengagement after weapons release
Maintain awareness of friendly positions throughout the attack

Execute level bombing procedures

Maintain stable altitude, heading, and airspeed during the attack run
Establish correct release parameters prior to weapons employment
Release ordnance within the planned delivery window
Maintain aircraft control throughout attack and egress
Execute safe departure from the target area following release

Execute pop-up attack procedures

Conduct low-altitude ingress while maintaining terrain clearance
Initiate pop-up manoeuvre at the planned reference point
Acquire and engage targets during the climb or attack phase
Maintain controlled aircraft parameters throughout the manoeuvre
Execute rapid egress following weapons employment

Execute stand-off guided munition delivery

Acquire and confirm positive target identification prior to release
Maintain effective sensor or targeting pod management
Release guided munition within approved weapon parameters
Maintain target designation or tracking as required
Maintain stand-off positioning during employment
Execute controlled egress following weapons release

Execute terrain masking attack procedures

Maintain continuous terrain awareness during ingress and egress
Utilize terrain features to reduce line-of-sight exposure to threats
Maintain safe obstacle and terrain clearance at all times
Transition from masked ingress to attack profile in a controlled manner
Execute egress while minimising threat exposure

Execute buddy lasing and cooperative attack procedures

Coordinate laser codes and timing prior to attack execution
Maintain continuous communication with designating aircraft or ground elements
Confirm target designation prior to weapons release
Monitor weapon guidance throughout the attack sequence
Execute coordinated egress following weapons employment

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