Engage ground targets with unguided bombs
- Positively identify the target before engagement.
- Establish a stable attack profile appropriate for the chosen employment method.
- Align the aircraft with the target.
- Release ordnance based on altitude, speed, and attack angle.
- Assess observed effects following weapons release.
Employment Techniques
- Execute dive attack procedures FM/BS-1740 (Primary)
- Conduct a descending attack profile to improve accuracy against the target.
- Execute level bombing procedures FM/BS-1742 (Primary)
- Conduct a level attack profile while releasing ordnance at the calculated release point.
- Execute pop-up attack procedures FM/BS-1743 (Optional)
- Use a rapid climb from concealed terrain to acquire and engage the target.
- Execute terrain masking attack procedures FM/BS-1745 (Optional)
- Use terrain to reduce exposure while approaching the target.
