DCS-A10C-CL

CREW CHECKLISTS
NORMAL OPERATIONS

AIR FORCE SERIES

DCS A-10C
AIRCRAFT
Serno 76-00259 and subsequent

NOT FOR REAL WORLD OPERATIONS THIS DOCUMENT IS MADE FOR USE
WITH DIGITAL COMBAT SIMULATOR SERIES DCS: A-10C WARTHOG

This manual supersedes DCS A-10C-CL-2, dated 3 June 2011,

including all changes.

HEADQUARTERS,
DEPARTMENT OF THE DCS AIR FORCE

14 JANUARY 2012

Approved for release to all DCS A-10C Pilots

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SCOPE. This checklist contains the operators checks to be

accomplished during normal DCS A-10C operations. For
emergency operation refer to the appropriate Emergency Checklist.

GENERAL. The checklist contains: normal procedures, weapons

employment, hot refuel, rearming, repairs and air to air refueling.
This checklist reflects the systems which are modeled and
functioning in the simulation. If a system is not modeled then
it is not checked or actioned in this checklist.

When a checklist continues on a following page, it will be noted at

the bottom of the page by “continued”.

TERMINOLOGY. “Set.” There is a setting of a switch or grouping

of switches pertinent to that phase of flight. “As req'd.” There is
more than one position for the switch or switches.

NORMAL CHECKLIST PHILOSOPHY. Checklists are used as

verification to ensure that certain critical steps have been
completed. This checklist is configured as a Do-list. In this method,
the checklist is used to “lead” and direct the pilot in configuring the
aircraft using a step-by-step, “cook book” approach.

SYMBOLS. The * symbol indicates steps mandatory for all flights,

including “thru” flights. Thru flights are flights where repairs, hot
pit refueling or rearming has been carried out or any flight where
the after landing checklist has been actioned.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES. See page 42 for a list of changes in this

revision.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
COCKPIT CHECK.............................................4
BEFORE START................................................5
BEFORE TAXI..................................................6
TAKEOFF & APPROACH SPEEDS.....................8
TAXI...............................................................9
BEFORE TAKEOFF...........................................9
LINEUP CHECK...............................................9
EDITING WEAPON PROFILES........................10
WEAPON PROFILE NOTES............................11
FENCE IN/OUT..............................................12
GAU-8..........................................................13
ROCKETS......................................................14
UNGUIDED BOMBS (CCIP) MAN..................15
UNGUIDED BOMBS (CCIP) CR......................16
UNGUIDED BOMBS (CCRP)..........................17
LASER GUIDED BOMBS................................18
GBU-38 IAM.................................................19
AGM-65 MAVERICK.....................................20
AIR TO AIR WEAPONS..................................21
ILLUMINATION FLARES................................22
CLEARING HUNG STORE..............................23
JTAC COORDINATES.....................................24
CREATING MARKPOINTS.............................24
AIR REFUELING............................................25
REPAIRS.......................................................26
HOT REFUEING............................................27
HOT REARMING..........................................28
AFTER LANDING..........................................29
SHUTDOWN................................................30
CMSP DISPENSE PROGRAMS......................31
THREAT CHART............................................32
9-LINE BRIEFING.........................................33
WEAPON Z-DIAGRAM CHARTS...................34
WEAPONS & CAPABILITIES CHART..............35
AIRPORT DATA CHART.................................36
CROSS WIND CHART...................................37
MISSION DATA CARD..................................38
DRAG INDEX CHART....................................39
FUEL PLANNING WORKSHEET....................40

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COCKPIT CHECK
Throttles…………......…….……………............................OFF
Speed brake................................….set to center pos'n
Flap lever.………………...........................set to flap pos'n
APU………………………................................................OFF
Engine operate switches....................................NORM
Engine fuel flow switches .................................NORM
EAC.........................................................................OFF
RDR ALTM...............................................................DIS
APU GEN................................................................OFF
AC Gen L & R…..…..............................................…PWR
Battery……..……………............................................PWR
Inverter……...........................................................STBY
Signal lights........................................................tested
Fire detection system.........................................tested
Fuel………….………...............................tested/qty check
Oxygen supply…..........................................ON/tested
Boost pumps main..................................................ON
Boost pumps wing..................................................ON

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BEFORE START

APU………………………......................…............…...…START

NOTE: Monitor that APU EGT stabilizes between 400-450° c and APU
RPM at 100% before turning APU gen on (PWR).

APU Gen..........................................................…...PWR
CDU..........................................................................ON
EGI............................................................................ON
VHF/FM………………………....................…….............TR/set
UHF…………………..............................….…........MAIN/set
VHF/AM…………………...........................................TR/set
Seat.....................................................................adjust
Request eng start........................ATC on VHF/AM (fwd)
Master exterior lights switch ........................cycled/aft
Position lights………….....................................…...FLASH

CAUTION: Attempting to start with ITT above 150º c will result in a

hot start.

Left engine…........................…………............….……..start
Left eng instruments & hyd…..................…...……..check
Right engine………............................................…….start
Right eng instruments & hyd.............................…check

NOTE: Transient ITT of up to 900°C for no more than 12 seconds is

acceptable during start.

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BEFORE TAXI pg. 1/2

*Intercom selector....................................................VHF
*Flaps.......................................................cycle/MVR set
Speed Brakes........................................................check
Flight Controls......................................................check
Yaw & Pitch SAS........................................................ON
*T/O Trim..................................................pushed/green
*CMSP mode switch.................................................STBY
*CMSP subsystems (MWS/JMR/RWR)................as req'd
*CMSP PROG.....................................as req'd (see pg 31)
Wait until EGI INS alignment indicates complete by: T = 4.0. 0.8 on the CDU

CDU align page.................................................NAV LSK

*Nav mode select panel..............................EGI & STR PT
Steering bars.....................................................as req'd
IFFCC test switch...........................................TEST pos'n
JTRS...........................................................................ON
CICU..........................................................................ON
MFCD L & R...............................................................ON
Standby Attitude.................................................uncage
*G-Meter..................................................................reset
Altimeter...................................................................set
MFCD LOAD ALL OSB............................................select
*TGP switch.........................................................as req'd
Engage IFFCC preflight BIT test..............................enter
IFFCC switch (when BIT complete)...........................ON
*Stick master mode..........................................as req'd
Waypoint advance........MAN/AUTO (UFC FUNC 5 FPM)
CDU...........WP PAGE (UFC FUNC 3 WP>CDU OSB 7 WP)
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BEFORE TAXI pg. 2/2

ALT ALRT..............................................UFC set as req'd
*LMFCD.....................................................................TAD
*RMFCD...................................................................CDU
*Steerpoint switch.............................................FLT PLN
TAD FLT PLN...................confirm FLT PLN WP's loaded
WP...........................set as req'd (HUD SOI>DMS FWD)
TAD datalink network configuration................as req'd
SADL OWNSHIP ID...........................................as req'd
SADL GROUP ID...............................................as req'd
TAD flight member symbols.................confirm on TAD
Cursor slew rate....................................adjust as req'd
*DSMS wep profiles.......configured as per pages 10-11
*TGP laser code.........................................................set
*Latch on...........................................................as req'd
*MSL OSB missile control page............................EO ON
*LMFCD....................................................................TAD
*ILS...................................................................PWR/set
*TACAN.................................................................TR/set
*APU Gen………………...............................…....OFF/RESET
*APU…………………..............................…...............……OFF
EAC.......................................................................ARM
RDR ALTM.............................................................NRM
Ladder...............................................................stowed
*Takeoff speed....................................see chart on pg 8

Notes: 1. Cursor slew rate: STAT page 2 scroll to THRTL and adjust slew rate for cursors on TAD, TGP
and HUD. Use UFC for numerical values then hit SLEW OSB to enter the value.
2. The ALT ALRT on the UFC can be set for terrain avoidance when not actively engaging a
target, i.e. when the MRS/MRC aren't displayed or usable. It can also be used to avoid
known/suspected threat WEZ..(MRS/MRC are set via weapons profile.) To change ALT ALRT
select ALT ALRT on UFC and choose AGL, MSL or Ceiling alert as desired. Change value with UFC
DATA rocker. Fourth press of ALT ALRT button exits the function.

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TAKEOFF AND APPROACH SPEED CHARTS

DIRECTIONS FOR USE OF CHARTS:

Enter the appropriate chart in the left column at the desired flap configuration and proceed
right to the aircraft gross weight. (Data derived from T.O. 1A-10A-1-1)

VR/TAKEOFF SPEEDS KIAS

0° 103/113 113/123 123/133 132/142 140/150 149/159
7° MVR 99/109 109/119 118/128 127/137 135/145 144/154
25000 30000 35000 40000 45000 50000
FLAPS VS GROSS WEIGHT LBS

Notes: 1) Normal takeoff is at flaps 7° (MVR).

2) Rotation speed (VR) is the airspeed at which the pilot initiates back (aft) stick
pressure to achieve a rotation rate that will result in a takeoff attitude of 10° at the
recommended takeoff speed (approximately 10 KIAS prior to takeoff speed).

APPROACH/TOUCHDOWN SPEEDS KIAS

0° S/E 145 150 155 160 165 170
0° 120/110 130/120 140/130 150/140 160/150 170/160
20° 110/100 120/110 130/120 140/130 150/140 160/150
20° min run 100 110 120 130 140 150
25000 30000 35000 40000 45000 50000
FLAPS VS GROSS WEIGHT LBS

Notes: 1) Subtract 10 kts from two eng approach speed to obtain touchdown speed.
(except for min run landing)
2) Single engine (S/E) final approach speed is maintained untill landing is assured.
3) For crosswind components in excess of 20 kts add 10 kts to approach and
landing speeds. (except S/E)

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TAXI
*NWS........................................................................ON
*Request taxi....................................ATC/VHF/AM (fwd)
*Taxi Light.................................................................ON
*Brakes.................................................................check
*Turn needle.........................................................check
*Flaps.....................................................................MVR
*Speed Brakes...................................................CLOSED
*Canopy……….....................................CLOSED/light out
*Ejection seat………….......................................…ARMED

BEFORE TAKEOFF
*Position Lights.................................................STEADY
*Anti-Collision.....................................................FLASH
*Request T/O...................................ATC/VHF/AM (fwd)
*Landing light...........................................................ON

LINEUP CHECK
“Flaps, lights, APU, anti-skid, seat & heat”

*Flaps...................................................confirm at MVR
*Lights........................................................confirm ON
*APU..........................................................confirm OFF
*Anti-Skid.................................................................ON
*Seat....................................................confirm ARMED
*Heat (pitot).............................................................ON
*Engine runup.................................................90% core
*Eng instruments & caution lights....................checked
*Throttles................................................................max
*NWS..........................................................off at 50 kts

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WEAPON PROFILE SETTINGS:

DSMS - INV - Bomb Laser Code....................set as req'd
Release type..............................................select (OSB 6)
Fuze Type..................................................select (OSB 7)
Ripple quantity..........................................select (OSB 8)
Ripple Interval................................................set (OSB 9)
Release mode.....................................................as req'd
Auto-lase................................................as req'd (OSB 6)
Lase time.................................................12 sec (OSB17)
MIN ALT warning...........................................set in PROF
HOT (Height Over Target)...............(Flares)HOT (OSB 20)
Escape Manouver (SEM)..............................set (OSB 20)
CCIP CONSENT OPT........................5 MIL or 3/9 as req'd
SAVE new profile (OSB 3) & return to STAT page (OSB 1)
Configure TGP:
RMFCD - TGP ...........................select A-G mode (OSB 1)
LATCH ON/OFF....................................................as req'd
LSS (laser spot search)...........code set as req'd (OSB 17)
L (Laser designation code).....code set as req'd (OSB 18)

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Notes: 1. Fuze type: If a MK82AIR is selected, setting the fuze to NOSE will have the bomb drop
without the ballute deploying (low drag). If you select N/T or TAIL, the bomb will be dropped
as a high drag bomb with the ballute deploying.
2. Ripple interval has more to do with the weapons you are using than the target spread.
Suggested ripple intervals: Mk-82 = 75' Mk-84 = 150' CBU-87 = 500' CBU-97 = 600'.
3. To chng CBU HOF:DSMS >INV> select stn to adjust>CBU>choose CBU type>HOF OSB to cycle.
4. Adjust the DSMS MIN ALT setting as required in order to determine the appropriate MRS
(minimum range staple) for weapon release. To set min alt: DSMS>SEL desired stn>PROF>CHG
SET>enter desired min alt on scratch pad>MIN ALT OSB>SAVE OSB>STAT.
5. CCRP mode only uses 5 MIL mode (MAN and 3/9 modes not valid)
6. Latch on/off - When set to ON, selecting the NWS button once will fire the laser and second
press will discontinue it. When latch off, will only fire as long as nws button held.
7. Set the laser code that the laser will fire. If self-designating, you will want to make sure this
code matches the laser code set for the weapon in the DSMS Inventory Store page. (By default
both bomb and TGP will be set to code 1688) If buddy-lasing for another aircraft, this code will
need to match the code the other aircraft is searching for in Laser Spot Search (LSS) mode. To
set TGP laser code: select TGP>A-G >CNTL page> enter code on UFC > OSB 22 (L).
8. To set the laser code for the LGB store: select DSMS>INV>GBU-12>GBU>GBU-12>enter code
on UFC>OSB 7 (LSR CODE).

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EDITING WEAPON PROFILES NOTES:

1. Temporary change to stored profile: If you select weapons using the
MFCD OSB's on the main DSMS page an "M/" will be displayed in front of
the weapon profile name. This “M/” indicates you are creating a temporary
manual profile that WILL BE LOST once you deselect that profile.

2. Edit stored profile: To edit and change a stored profile, ensure no

weapons are selected on the DSMS page. Press the PROF button (OSB 1) to
list stored DSMS profiles. The profile names are listed in the left column.
Select the profile you wish to edit by pressing OSB 19 and 20 (up/down
arrows). Press the VIEW PRO button (OSB 3) and edit the profile as desired.
When finished making changes to the profile, press SAVE (OSB 3). You have
now changed the stored profile and saved it to DSMS memory, while keeping
its original name.

3. Create new profile: This method involves editing a stored profile,

renaming and saving it as new. A new profile will be added to the list,
without changing or deleting the original profile. Ensure no weapons are
selected on the DSMS page. Press the PROF button (OSB 1). You will see a list
of stored profiles. Select the profile you want to edit by pressing OSB 19 and
20 (up/down arrows). Now press the VIEW PRO button (OSB 3) and edit the
profile as desired. (select RET to return to PROF MAIN page, if you were on
CHG SET page). Now create a name for your new profile by typing it into the
CDU scratchpad and then press []NEW (OSB 18). (or use the UFC by pressing
LTR and then typing in the new name on the UFC scratchpad and then
[]NEW.) Now save your new profile by pressing SAVE (OSB 3). You have now
stored the profile in DSMS memory and will see it has been added to the
profile list. When you select left or right DMS with the HUD as SOI, you will
see your profile in the cycle. You can store up to a total of 20 weapon profiles
in the DSMS.

4. Multiple profiles: based on attack type not just each weapon. Ie A profile
for Mk-82 20° low angle low drag delivery, another for Mk-82 medium alt
toss, another for Mk-82 45° high alt dive bomb. A profile for Mavericks and
one or two for rocket profiles.

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FENCE IN
TACAN/NAV......................................................as req'd
Fuel check............................................balance/BINGO
Ext Lights.......................................................OFF (mid)
CMSP switches (MWS/JMR/RWR)...........................ON
CMSP mode selector...........MAN/SEMI/AUTO as req'd
CMSP PROG......................................................as req'd
ECM PROG........................................................as req'd
Master arm..............................................................ON
GUN/PAC................................ARM/GUNARM as req'd
TGP...........................................................................ON
Laser arm.................................................................ON
DSMS................................................set as per briefing
AGM..........................................................MSL (OSB 2)
AGM EO......................................................confirm ON
AIM9 cool.............................MSL>OSB 19 (OFF) select
Contact JTAC.....................................................as req'd

FENCE OUT
Stick master mode.................................................NAV
TACAN..............................................................as req'd
Master arm...........................................................SAFE
GUN/PAC...............................................................SAFE
TGP..........................................................................OFF
Laser arm..............................................................SAFE
CMSP mode selector.............................................STBY
AGM EO..................................................................OFF
Ext Lights.....................................ON (aft)/STDY FLASH
Flight Check..............................................damage/fuel

Note : Complete FENCE IN check prior to entering the combat area. In actual combat, most of the
items in the fence check should be done prior to or right after takeoff.

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GAU-8
Configure weapon:
GUN/PAC................................ARM/GUNARM as req'd
Set HUD as SOI..............................Coolie Hat Up Short
MIN ALT...................set as req'd in IFFCC 30mm menu

Weapon Employment:
1) Stick master mode GUNS
2) Gunsight select as req`d DMS left short
3) Place pipper on target and pull trigger to PAC-1 to stabilize.
4) In range with pipper on target, pull trigger to PAC-2 to fire.

Notes: 1. Complete FENCE IN check prior to entering the combat area. (pg 12)
2. If GUN/PAC switch set to ARM, PAC will be engaged with the first stage of the trigger
and will attempt to keep pipper over target. Second stage of trigger will fire gun. If set to
GUNARM, PAC is disabled. Use GUNARM for strafing along length of a convoy.
3. CCIP gun reticle is default. To cycle to the other gunsights set HUD as SOI then press
DMS Left Short.
4. If “CCIP INVALID” message appears on HUD during a gun run, you have two
options a) Increase altitude above target altitude or min alt warning in IFFCC 30mm menu.
b) Switch to 4/8/12 gun reticle or 4000' wind corrected gun cross.
5. To set min alt in IFFCC 30mm menu: IFFCC switch to TEST> on HUD menu SEL
WEAPONS>ENTER>SEL 30MM>ENTER>SEL MIN ALT>SEL STORE>ENTER>SEL
EXIT>ENTER.IFFCC switch to ON.
6. GAU-8 gunsights, there are four available gunsights. The first is the default CCIP GUN
RETICLE and provides the most aiming info of the four. With CM ammo seected there will be
two pippers in the center of the reticle. The center most pipper is for armour piercing (AP)
rounds, the one to the lower right is for high explosive incendiary (HEI) rounds. If a min alt
other than 0 has been entered in the IFFCC 30MM menu, the min range cue indicator will be
displayed to the right of the reticle. The second sight is the CCIP GUN CROSS. Much like the
CCIP gun reticle, but more compact and removes the analog range bar and moving target
indices. Third sight is the 4/8/12 GUN RETICLE. When accurate target elevation is not
available, this reticle provides three pippers (from the top ) calibrated to 4000', 8000' and
12000' slant ranges. The fourth sight is the 4000' GUN CROSS. It provides a 4000' wind
corrected slant range solution.
7. To switch between the four available gunsights use DMS left short.

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ROCKETS

Weapon Employment:
1) Stick master mode CCIP
2) Set HUD as SOI
3) DMS left/right to select desired profile
4) Place the CCIP Rocket Reticle over target by manoeuvring the aircraft.
5) Within 2 nm of target, the range bar in the reticle starts to unwind.
6) At around 1 nm, press and hold pickle to launch rockets.

Notes: 1. Complete FENCE IN check prior to entering the combat area. (pg 12)
2. In Rocket sight mode (“RKT” indication on bottom of reticule), the HUD will display the
CCIP gun cross sight to follow a rocket attack with gun strafe.
3. Rocket time of flight indicated at top of HUD data block, bottom left corner of HUD.
4. To set min alt: DSMS>SEL desired stn>PROF>CHG SET>enter desired min alt via UFC scratch
pad>MIN ALT OSB>SAVE OSB>STAT.
5. When releasing a ripple of rockets, they will land centered around the pipper aim point.
6. DO NOT select weapons using the MFCD OSBs on the main DSMS page. Use either the DMS
(left/right short) with HUD as SOI, or select rocker on the UFC or the profile page on the DSMS
and the activate profile OSB.

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UNGUIDED BOMBS (CCIP) MAN REL

Weapon Employment:
1) Stick master mode CCIP
2) Set HUD as SOI
3) DMS left/right to select desired profile
4) Set the desired dive angle (10-45°) with the TVV.
5) Make lateral corrections as req`d to put the PBIL on the target.
6) Allow Pipper to track upwards along the PBIL toward the target.
7) Pickle when the Pipper is on the target.

Notes: 1. Complete FENCE IN check prior to entering the combat area. (pg 12)
2. Adjust the DSMS MIN ALT setting as required in order to determine the appropriate
MRS (minimum range staple) for weapon release. To set MIN ALT: DSMS>SEL desired
stn>PROF>CHG SET>enter desired min alt on scratch pad>MIN ALT OSB>SAVE OSB>STAT.
3. DO NOT select weapons using the MFCD OSBs on the main DSMS page.
4. Enter ripple interval via UFC scratch pad.Left side of HUD shows countdown to first bomb
impact. Bombs will land centered around pipper aim point.
5. Fuze type: If a MK82AIR is selected, setting the fuze to NOSE will have the bomb drop
without the ballute deploying (low drag). If however you select N/T or TAIL, the bomb will be
dropped as a high drag bomb with the ballute deploying.
6. Ripple interval has more to do with the weapons you are using than the target spread. The
Mk-82 as an example, you're ripple spacing is 75ft. Because 75ft between each bomb is the
spacing at which the explosive yield of the Mk-82 produces the most damage. Any closer and
you are not making the most of the weapons capability, any further and you're spreading your
bombs too thin, and will be less effective as a result.Suggested ripple intervals: Mk-82 int = 75'
Mk-84 int = 150' CBU-87 int = 500' CBU-97 int = 600'. Ripple single for soft targets. Ripple pairs
for armoured targets.

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UNGUIDED BOMBS (CCIP) CR

Weapon Employment:
1) Stick master mode CCIP
2) Set HUD as SOI
3) DMS left/right to select desired profile
4) Set the the desired dive angle with the TVV.
5) Make lateral corrections to place dashed reticle and pipper on
target.
6) Press and HOLD the pickle button.
7) Make lateral corrections to place the PBIL on the Solution Cue
8) Maintain the dive angle, or make a gentle pull to "toss" the weapon.
9) The bomb(s) will come off as CCRP Aim Point flies through the
Pipper.

Notes: 1. Complete FENCE IN check prior to entering the combat area. (pg 12)
2. Adjust the DSMS MIN ALT setting as required in order to determine the appropriate
MRS (minimum range staple) for weapon release. To set MIN ALT: DSMS>SEL desired
stn>PROF>CHG SET>enter desired min alt on scratch pad>MIN ALT OSB>SAVE OSB>STAT.
3. DO NOT select weapons using the MFCD OSBs on the main DSMS page.
4. Enter ripple interval via UFC scratch pad.Left side of HUD shows countdown to first bomb
impact. Bombs will land centered around pipper aim point.
5. To set CCIP CR (consent to release) >IFFCC switch test>HUD menu> UFC DATA rocker cycles
CONSENT OPT: OFF, 5 MIL & 3/9>IFFCC switch back to ON.
6. Fuze type: If a MK82AIR is selected, setting the fuze to NOSE will have the bomb drop
without the ballute deploying (low drag). If however you select N/T or TAIL, the bomb will be
dropped as a high drag bomb with the ballute deploying.
7. GBU-10/12's and CBU-97 are not eligible for the 5 MIL release inhibit.

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UNGUIDED BOMBS (CCRP)

Weapon Employment:
1) Stick master mode CCRP
2) Set HUD as SOI
3) DMS left/right to select desired profile
4) Set desired target/location as SPI using one of the following
methods:

a) HUD TDC over target and press TMS Fwd Long

b) TGP cursor on target, laser on, press TMS Fwd Long, laser off
c) Lock target with Maverick and press TMS Fwd Long
d) Hook TAD object TMS FWD Short then make SPI with TMS
Fwd long

5) When the SPI has been set, the Azimuth Steering Line (ASL)
on the HUD will indicate heading to SPI (target).
6) Designated target SPI will have SPI locator line extending
from it to the TVV, or the TVV will have SPI locator line
extending to the target, depending on if the SPI target is within
the HUD field of view.
7) Manoeuvre the aircraft to align the IAM Reticle on the ASL.
8)The Release Cue will move from 12 o’clock of the IAM Reticle
counter clockwise and when Release Cue is between the Max
and the Min Range Caret, MAN REL will appear in the In Range
Indication field.When In Range, HOLD DOWN the pickle button
to drop weapon. Do not tap pickle button or this could result in
a hung store.

Notes: 1. Complete FENCE IN check prior to entering the combat area. (pg 12)
2. DO NOT select weapons using the MFCD OSBs on the main DSMS page.
3. Hook means to select an object on the TAD. Valid objects to hook are: aircraft symbols,
steerpoint symbols, transmitted SPI symbols, bullseye symbols and, MARK symbols.
4. With SPI set, the Azimuth Steering Line (ASL) on the HUD will indicate heading to SPI (target).
5. Time to Release Numeric (TTRN) next to the Solution Cue on the ASL will indicate the time in
seconds until the weapon should be released.
6. When releasing a ripple of bombs, they will land centered around the pipper aim point.
7. CCRP mode only uses 5 MIL mode (MAN and 3/9 modes not valid)
8. Time to impact of first bomb displayed on left side of HUD once weapon away.
9. Abort on MRS.

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LASER GUIDED BOMBS (LGB)

Designate Target:
1) RMFCD select TGP > A/G OSB
2) RMFCD make SOI
3) China Hat Aft Long slave to SPI
4) Crosshair slew to target
5) TMS Fwd Short. Select AREA/POINT
6) DMS UP/DOWN zoom in/out
7) Laser on, create SPI (TMS Fwd Long), laser off

Weapon Employment:
1) Stick master mode CCRP
2) Set HUD as SOI
3) DMS left/right to select desired profile
4) Both the Azimuth Steering Line (ASL) and the SPI will indicate the proper
heading to reach the target.
5) Manoeuvre the aircraft to align the PBIL on top of the ASL.
6) As range to target decreases, Time To Release Numeric (TTRN) will appear
next to the Solution Cue and display time in seconds til bomb release.
7) When approx. 6 seconds from release, the ASL and Solution Cue will drop
down the HUD, then HOLD DOWN the pickle button till solution cue passes
through CCRP Bombing Reticle, the bomb(s) will then be released.
8) With the bomb(s) released, press the NWS button to fire the laser if
AUTO LASE is not set ON. If laser firing, the “L” on the left side of the HUD
will flash.

Notes: 1. Complete FENCE IN check prior to entering the combat area. (pg 12)
2. As the bomb guides to target, ensure that the targeting pod has an unobstructed line of
sight to the target. Avoid any masking of the target by the aircraft. Is there is masking, the M
indication will be visible on the HUD. A high altitude and keeping the targeting pod on the same
side as the target will reduced masking probability. Use the situational awareness cue on the
TGP display to monitor this.
3. To the left of the laser status indication is the countdown timer of bomb time to impact.
4. DO NOT select weapons using the MFCD OSBs on the main DSMS page.
5. Lase 8-10 seconds for static targets. longer (ie 12 sec) for moving targets.

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JDAM GBU-38 (Designation via TGP)

LMFCD – DSMS............................select desired station
TGP.............................................RMFCD make TGP SOI
Slew TGP to WP...............................china hat fwd long
Zoom TGP......................................china hat fwd short
Slew TGP........................................onto desired target
Laser..............................................................on (NWS)
Create SPI..............................................TMS Fwd Long
Laser..............................................................off (NWS)
Master mode switch...................................set to CCRP

JDAM (IAM) GBU-38

(Designation via mission planner and WP over known fixed target)
Set the steerpoint as SPI...........................TMS aft long
DSMS......................................................select GBU-38
Master mode switch...................................set to CCRP

Weapon Employment:
1) When the SPI has been set, the Azimuth Steering Line (ASL) on the
HUD will indicate heading to the SPI (target).
2) Designated target SPI will have a SPI locator line extending from it to
the TVV, or the TVV will have a SPI locator line extending to the target,
depending if the target is within the HUD field of view.
3) Manoeuvre the aircraft to align the IAM reticule on the ASL.
4) The release cue will move from the 12 o`clock of the IAM reticule
counter clockwise. When the release cue is between the Max and Min
range caret, MAN REL will appear in the range indication field.
5) When in range, HOLD down the pickle button to drop the weapon. DO
NOT tap the weapon release button as this can cause a hung store.

Notes: 1. Complete FENCE IN check prior to entering the combat area. (pg 12)
2. Fly straight and level towards long line.
3. Method 2 good for attacking target with known coordinates through an overcast cloud
layer. WP must be placed over target in mission editor.
4. DO NOT select weapons using the MFCD OSBs on the main DSMS page.

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AGM-65 MAVERICK

LMFCD...................................................set to TGP>A-G
RMFCD.........................................................set to MAV
Swap MFCD's..............................coolie hat down short
TGP..............................................RMFCD make TGP SOI
Slew TGP to WP................................china hat fwd long
Zoom TGP.......................................china hat fwd short
Slew TGP.........................................onto desired target
TGP to Point or Area Mode......................TMS up short
Laser on, create SPI (TMS Fwd Long), laser off

Weapon Employment:
1) Set HUD as SOI
2) DMS left/right to select desired profile
3) Set MAV as SOI on LMFCD.
4) Slew MAV to SPI with china hat fwd long
5) Zoom view as desired with china hat fwd short
6) Lock MAV to target with TMS fwd short. (locked if crosshair flashing)
7) Keep hitting TMS fwd short until a valid lock is achieved.
8) When lock is achieved, press pickle button to launch MAV. Call “Rifle”.
9) If more targets in same SPI area, repeat steps 4-9.

Notes: 1. Complete FENCE IN check prior to entering the combat area. (pg 12)
2. Lock on indicated by cross hair slightly vibrating.
3. It may take several attempts to lock Maverick even within range.
4. Switch to TGP as SOI and repeat above steps for next target.
5. If there are other targets nearby you can return to SPI by pressing china hat forward long
and then slew the sensor onto a nearby target. It should snap onto them. I
6. TGP should be loaded on the right wing (stn 10), TGP should be displayed on RMFCD, MAV
on LMFCD. This is why we swap MFCD's. Orbit to the right, towards the TGP.
8. To switch MAV seeker to boresight, china hat aft short. Then use MAV or HUD as SOI and
slew MAV seeker as desired.
9. Ground stabilize MAV with TMS down short. (this will also break a bad MAV lock)
Space stabilize MAV with TMS left long.
10. DO NOT select weapons using the MFCD OSBs on the main DSMS page.

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AIR TO AIR WEAPONS

Gun Use
Master mode control..........A2A mode (press and hold)
HUD as SOI...............................................Coolie Hat UP
Cycle AAS options......................DMS left or right short

Weapon Employment:
Place target wingtips in funnel & squeeze trigger to fire.

AIM-9
To lock the seeker on to a target, you have several options:
a) Boresight: Uncage seeker with china hat fwd short
b) Target set as SPI, Slave all to SPI with China Hat Fwd Long
c) Initiate a seeker conical scan with TMS Fwd Short

Weapon Employment:
1) Lock seeker to target.
2) When good tone, press and hold pickle button.

Notes: 1. Complete FENCE IN check prior to entering the combat area. (pg 12)
2. When the missile has acquired a target, the tone changes to a higher pitched 'growl'. The
pitch will vary according to the quality of the IR lock.
3. Boresight mode: (default) Seeker fixed to boresight line. When attacking a target in
boresight mode, uncage seeker prior to launch to confirm seeker has a good lock. Seeker will
track if IR intensity is strong enough; otherwise seeker will start to drift and will need to be
recaged. Manoeuvre aircraft to place reticle over target for a valid lock prior to launch.
4. Uncaged mode: Seeker no longer bound to boresight line and floating around the scan zone.
5. Conical scan mode: Seeker performs a conical scan pattern around boresight line to cover a
greater volume of airspace ahead of aircraft.
6. HOTAS commands, Track =TMS fwd , Break Lock =TMS aft , Missile Reject =China Hat aft ,
Uncage Seeker = China Hat fwd.

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ILLUMINATION FLARES

Weapon Employment:
1) Stick master mode CCRP
2) Set HUD as SOI
3) DMS left/right to select desired profile
4) Set desired target/location as SPI using one of the following methods:

a) HUD TDC over target and press TMS Fwd Long

b) TGP cursor on target, laser on, press TMS Fwd Long, laser off
c) Lock target with Maverick and press TMS Fwd Long
d) Hook TAD object TMS FWD Short then make SPI with TMS Fwd long

Flare Employment:
1) Stick master mode CCRP
2) Set HUD as SOI
3) DMS left/right to select desired profile
1. At 6 seconds on the TTRN, the Solution Cue will start fall down the ASL.
2. Manoeuvre so that the Solution Cue falls through the CCRP pipper.
3. When Solution Cue falls through the CCRP pipper, press the pickle button.

Notes: 1. Complete FENCE IN check prior to entering the combat area. (pg 12)
2. Hook means to select an object on the TAD.
3. In order to "hook" an object, there must be one there in the first place! Valid objects to hook
are: aircraft symbols, steerpoint symbols, transmitted SPI symbols (mini wedding cakes),
bullseye symbols and, MARK symbols.
4. With SPI set, the Azimuth Steering Line (ASL) on the HUD will indicate heading to SPI (target).
5. Time to Release Numeric (TTRN) next to the Solution Cue on the ASL will indicate the time in
seconds until the weapon should be released.
6. Unlike bombing CCRP, you must manually press the weapon release button and not simply
hold it down for automatic release when solution is achieved.
7. DO NOT select weapons using the MFCD OSBs on the main DSMS page.

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CLEARING HUNG STORE

Flight conditions................................Level flight/AP On

Wep station/class/type........note on MFCD DSMS page
INV page...................................................select (OSB 5)
Hung station OSB..................................................select
Weapon class........................................................select
Weapon type.........................................................select
LOAD station.............................................select (OSB 9)
STAT page..................................................select (OSB 1)
On DSMS main page.......................select STAT (OSB 12)
Up/Down arrows.................scroll to hung station store
POWER OSB......................................cycle OFF then ON
OSB 12 Press/Hold til..............DISPLAY PROGRAM page
LOAD OSB..............................................................select
OSB 12................................select to designate as LOAD
OSB 12..............select again to access DTS Upload page
LOAD ALL OSB 10..................select to reload DTS (dots)
DSMS OSB............select & check hung stn is now green

Note: 1. Hung store indicated oby red DSMS station.

2. HOLD DOWN the pickle button to drop weapon.
3. In order to avoid getting a hung store remember to press and hold the pickle until you hear
or see that the store is released. Do not tap pickle button as this can result in a hung store.
4.The length of time pressing and holding the weapon release button is generally for 2-3
seconds.

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JTAC DATA
Method 1 (manually enter JTAC coordinates in CDU)
CDU.........................................................WAYPT MODE
OSB 9?..........................................................make WPT
WP name..........................................................entered
OSB 7............................................................save name
OSB 10....................................................switch to UTM
Grid check.....................................................37T or 38T
Coordinates...............................................enter in CDU
OSB 16............................................................save WPT
STEER PT dial...................................................MISSION
TGP slave all to SPI...........................china hat fwd long

Method 2 (hook JTAC target data red triangle on TAD)

Make TAD SOI..........................................coolie hat left
Cursor....................slew onto JTAC target (red triangle)
Hook JTAC target....................................TMS fwd Short
Make hooked JTAC target SPI..................TMS fwd Long
Slave all to SPI..................................China hat fwd long

CAS 9-LINE BRIEFING..............proceed to card (pg 33)

CREATING OVERHEAD MARKPOINTS:

CDU MK (Mark Point) button................................press
or
CREATING DESIGNATED MARKPOINT:
HUD TDC, TAD, TGP or MAV seeker.......TMS right short
Notes: 1. With either overhead or designated markpoints set STEER PT dial MARK
2. CDU +- rocker to cycle mark points
3. To delete markpoints: TAD as SOI> Slew TAD cursor over map object (markpoints, red
triangles etc.)>TMS up short to hook>Press OSB 17 on the TAD.
4. 25 markpoints available. If all used first will be overwritten.
5. To clear JTAC data target red triangle from TAD, use CNC (OSB 7). CNC = Cancel

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AIR REFUELING (AR)

Contact tanker VHF/AM.....................request refueling

TACAN............................................REC/tanker freq set
Master arm............................................................SAFE
GUN/PAC................................................................SAFE
TGP...........................................................................OFF
Laser arm...............................................................SAFE
DSMS status page................................deselect all stns

PRECONTACT:
CMSP mode switch................................................STBY
RCVR LT.............................................................as req'd
Exterior lights...................................................as req'd
Air refuel control lever.................open/READY light on
Contact tanker..................request contact on VHF/AM

CONTACT:
Air refuel status lights.....................................LATCHED
Fuel flow............................................confirm on gauge

DISCONNECT:
Refuel/reset...........................press/hold (NWS button)
Air refuel status lights...............................DISCONNECT

POST AIR REFUELING:

Air refuel control lever......................................CLOSED
Fuel quantity....................................................checked
RCVR LT....................................................................OFF
Exterior lights....................................................as req'd
Notes: 1. For another contact press refuel/reset button (NWS) confirm READY light on.
2. Pre-contact position is 1 nm behind tanker, in trail.
3.Ready light will stay illuminated 3 minutes after refuel control lever closed
4. When air refuel contact lever is open the EAC is disabled and autopilot will not work.

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REPAIRS

HOT PIT:
AFTER LANDING checks.......complete checklist (pg 29)
NWS..........................................................................OFF
APU generator/APU..................................................OFF
DSMS status page.................................deselect all stns
Intercom control rotary selector...............................INT
Contact ground crew..................request ground power
Engines..........................................................shut down

(Wait for Repairs to be completed. When repaired continue checklist below)

Request eng start........................ATC on VHF/AM (fwd)

Left engine…........................…………............…...…....start
Left eng instruments & hyd…..................…....……..check
Right engine……….............................................…….start
Right eng instruments & hyd..............................…check
Contact ground crew.............ground power disconnect

REARMING.........................proceed to checklist (pg 28)

or
REFUELING.........................proceed to checklist (pg 27)
or
Takeoff without rearm/refuel, go to checklist below:

BEFORE TAXI (* items).........proceed to checklist (pg 6)

Notes: 1. The airfield must belong to your coalition for it to rearm, refuel, repair. If unsure use F11
and check bottom left colour block. blue=friendly, grey=neutral, red=enemy.
2. Ask for ground power to keep CDU and other flight computers online during the time your
engines are not providing electricity. (Going from APU power will cause some systems to reset)
3. Wait approximately 3 minutes for repairs to commence.
4. All panels will open, the jet goes up on invisible jacks, and repairs commence. Once the jet is
lowered back to the ground, all panels close, and you are ready to rearm/refuel as req'd.
5. Engine ITT has to be at 150c or lower to start. Motor your engines till ITT less than 150c.
6. If proceeding to the before taxi checklist, complete only items preceded by a *

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HOT REFUELING

HOT PIT:
AFTER LANDING checks.......complete checklist (pg 29)
NWS..........................................................................OFF
APU generator/APU..................................................OFF
DSMS status page.................................deselect all stns
Canopy...........................................................as desired
Fuel display selector..............................................MAIN
Intercom control rotary selector...............................INT
Contact ground crew...........................request fuel load

When refueling complete:

Fuel display.........................................confirm fuel load

REARMING.........................proceed to checklist (pg 28)

Takeoff without rearm continue to checklist below:

BEFORE TAXI (* items).........proceed to checklist (pg 6)

Notes: 1.Do not turn on TGP until clear of hot pit area.
2. The airfield must belong to your coalition for it to rearm, refuel, repair. If unsure use F11
and check bottom left colour block. blue=friendly, grey=neutral, red=enemy.
3. If proceeding to the before taxi checklist, complete only items preceded by a *

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HOT REARM

HOT PIT:
AFTER LANDING checks.......complete checklist (pg 29)
NWS..........................................................................OFF
APU generator/APU..................................................OFF
DSMS status page.................................deselect all stns
Canopy...........................................................as desired
Intercom control rotary selector...............................INT
Contact ground crew...............request desired payload

When rearming complete:

DSMS..............................update per new load as below
OSB 12 Press/Hold til..............DISPLAY PROGRAM page
LOAD OSB..............................................................select
OSB 12................................select to designate as LOAD
OSB12 ..............select again to access DTS Upload page
LOAD DSMS OSB 18.....................select to reload DSMS

REFUELING.........................proceed to checklist (pg 27)

or
Takeoff without refueling continue checklist below:

BEFORE TAXI (* items).........proceed to checklist (pg 6)

Notes: 1. Do not turn on TGP until clear of hot pit area.

2. The airfield must belong to your coalition for it to rearm, refuel, repair. If unsure
use F11 & check bottom left colour block. blue=friendly, grey=neutral, red=enemy.
3. If proceeding to the before taxi checklist, complete only items preceded by a *

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AFTER LANDING

Speed brakes.......................................................closed
Flaps..........................................................................UP
Anti-skid switch.......................................................OFF
Landing/taxi light.........................................as required
TGP...........................................................................OFF
Ejection seat ground safety lever...........................SAFE
Canopy...........................................................as desired
CMSP MODE switch...............................................STBY
CMSP system switches.............................................OFF
CMSP........................................................................OFF
Pitot heat.................................................................OFF
Position lights......................................................FLASH
Anti-collision lights..................................................OFF

REPAIRS..............................proceed to checklist (pg 26)

or
REARMING.........................proceed to checklist (pg 28)
or
REFUELING.........................proceed to checklist (pg 27)
or
SHUTDOWN.......................proceed to checklist (pg 30)

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SHUTDOWN

Landing/taxi light.....................................................OFF
NWS.........................................................................OFF
Standby attitude indicator......................................cage
MASTER armament switch.....................................SAFE
GUN/PAC armament switch...................................SAFE
LASER armament switch........................................SAFE
TGP...........................................................................OFF
CICU.........................................................................OFF
JTRS..........................................................................OFF
IFFCC switch.............................................................OFF
MFCD (L/R)...............................................................OFF
EGI switch.................................................................OFF
CDU switch...............................................................OFF

(After 5 minutes at idle. Taxi time may be included if core rpm < 80%)

Left throttle..............................................................OFF
Right throttle............................................................OFF
Canopy..................................................................OPEN
Inverter switch.........................................................OFF
Battery switch..........................................................OFF
Boarding ladder...................................................deploy

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CMSP DISPENSE PROGRAMS

PROG CHAFF FLARE INTERVAL CYCLE THREAT

A 2 0 1 sec 10 RDR

B 4 0 0.5 sec 10 RDR

C 0 4 1 sec 10 IR

D 2 2 1 sec 10 RDR/IR

E 2 2 0.5 sec 10 RDR/IR

F 4 4 1 sec 10 RDR/IR

G 4 4 0.5 sec 10 RDR/IR

H 1 0 1 sec 1 RDR

I 2 0 1 sec 1 RDR

J 0 1 1 sec 1 IR

K 0 2 1 sec 1 IR

L 1 0 1 sec 20 RDR

M 0 1 1 sec 20 IR

N 2 1 2.25 sec 2 RDR/IR

Return to BEFORE TAXI checks (pg 6)

Notes:
There are six general types of dispense programs:
1. Mix of chaff and flares released in a fast interval to defend against an incoming missile of unknown type
(infrared or radar guided). (i.e. PROG E)

2. Mix of chaff and flares released at a low interval over a long period of time. When entering a target area,
you may wish to activate such a program to act as a preventative measure against both infrared and radar
guided air defence systems. (i.e. PROG F)

3. Chaff-only released at a fast interval. Use this program to defend against an incoming radar guided air
defense system. (i.e. PROG B)

4. Chaff-only released at a low interval over a long period. When entering a target area, you may wish to
use such a program to act as preventative measure against radar guided air defense systems. (i.e. PROG L)

5. Flares-only released at a fast interval. Use this program to defend against an incoming infrared guided
missile system. (i.e. manually program 1 flare, every .50 sec, x20).

6. Flares-only released at a low interval over a long period. When entering a target area, you may wish to
use such a program to act as preventative measure against infrared guided missile systems. (i.e. PROG M)

Modifying a CMSP program. Use the NXT rocker to select which of the 26 available PROG's you want to
modify. (PROG's O-Z are all identical so it is best to only manually program these slotsl). Now right click DISP
switch to go to menu, use SET buttons to select value, use NXT rocker to adjust selected value, when finished
push RTN button to save the modified program and left click DISP switch x2 to exit menu.

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RWR THREAT CHART

RWR WEAPON NAME GUIDANCE ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT ECM
SYMBOL MAX RANGE MAX ALT PROG

-- ZU-23 OPT 1.0nm 6500' --

-- SA-18 “IGLA” IR 2.5nm 7000' --

-- SA-9 “STRELA-1” IR 6.5nm 11000' --

-- SA-13 “STRELA-10” IR 2.7nm 15000' --

A ZSU-23 “SHILKA” RADAR 1.5nm 6500' AAA

S6 SA-19 “TUNGUSKA” RADAR 4.0nm 16000' SAM2

03 SA-3 “GOA” RADAR 8.5nm 59000' SAM1

06 SA-6 “KUB” RADAR 13.0nm 33000' SAM1

08 SA-8 “OSA” RADAR 5.0nm 21000' SAM1

10 SA-10 “S-300” RADAR 32.0nm 98000' SAM2

Tracking Radar

BB SA-10 “S-300” SEARCH 32.0nm 98000' SAM2

Search Radar

11 SA-11/17 “BUK” RADAR 19.0nm 73000' SAM2

15 SA-15 “TOR” RADAR 6.5nm 26000' SAM2

50 A-50U RADAR -- -- AIR

23 Mig-23 RADAR -- -- AIR

25 Mig-25 RADAR -- -- AIR

29 Mig-29/Su-27/Su-33 RADAR -- -- AIR

30 Su-30 RADAR -- -- AIR

31 Mig-31 RADAR -- -- AIR

34 Su-34 RADAR -- -- AIR

F4 F-4 RADAR -- -- AIR

M2 Mirage200-5 RADAR -- -- AIR

U Tornado RADAR -- -- AIR

Notes: 1)Max engagement range/alt tested using player controlled A-10C. (exceptions were the SA-3, SA-10,
SA-11 as these weapons reach well beyond the ceiling of the A-10C).
2)Plan flight to stay outside or above the engagement envelope of the threat weapon.
3) For an IR only threat such as the SA-18 “IGLA” consider manually programming a flares-only, fast release
program.

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CAS 9-LINE BRIEFING

1. IP:______________________________________

2. Heading:_________________________________

Offset:___________________________________

3. Distance: (IP to Target in NM)_________________

4. Target Elevation (in Feet/MSL)________________

5 Target Description: _________________________

6 Target Location:____________________________
(Lat/Long, Grid, Offset or Visual)

7. Target Mark:______________________________
(WP, Laser, IR, Beacon)

Code: (actual Code)_________________________

8. Location of Friendlies:_______________________

Position Marked By:_________________________

9 Egress:____________________________________

REMARKS:

JTAC COORDINATES.....................return to checklist (pg 24)

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WEAPON PROFILE Z-DIAGRAM CHARTS

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WEAPONS & CAPABILITIES GUIDE

NAME GUIDANCE TARGETS NOTES
30 mm CM (GAU-8 ) N/A Soft skinned up to armor Combat mix of 1 HEI every 5 AP

30 mm HEI (GAU-8) N/A Soft skinned High explosive incendiary

Mk1 (training rocket) N/A Training only Inert warhead practice round

Mk5 (Rocket) N/A Armour High explosive anti-tank round

Mk61 (training rocket) N/A Training only Inert warhead practice round

M151 (Rocket) N/A Personnel Anti-personnel fragmentation

M156 ( WP rocket) N/A Target marking White phosphorus smoke

M274 (training rocket) N/A Training only Training smoke marker

M257 (Illumination rocket) N/A Battlefield illumination Para-flare warhead, 100 sec burn

Mk-82 (unguided bomb) N/A Unarmored & lightly LDGP 500 lb. Mount on TER or SER
armored targets

Mk-82AIR (unguided bomb) N/A Unarmored & lightly 500 lb. ballute high or low drag
armored targets Mount on TER or SER racks

Mk-84 (unguided bomb) N/A Armored targets 2000 lb. SER only

CBU-87 (cluster bomb) N/A Anti-Armour/personnel 950 lb All purpose cluster bomb

CBU-97 (cluster bomb) N/A Armour 1000 lb. 40 IR sensor skeets

BDU-50LD & HD (training bomb) N/A Training only Inert version of Mk-82LD & HD

BDU-33 (training bomb) N/A Training only Inert. Mimics Mk-82 ballistics

LUU-2 (paraflare) N/A Battlefield illumination Visible spectrum, 4.5 min burn
8 LUU-2 per Suu-25 dispenser

GBU-10 (guided bomb) Laser (LGB) Mobile hard, fixed soft, 2500 lb, LGB version of Mk-84. SER
fixed hard only

GBU-12 (guided bomb) Laser (LGB) Mobile hard, fixed soft, 600 lb, LGB version of Mk-82 SER or
fixed hard, armour TER capable

GBU-38 (guided bomb) GPS (JDAM) High priority fixed Day/night, all weather, fire & forget
version of Mk-82.

GBU-31 (guided bomb) GPS (JDAM) High priority fixed Day/night, all weather, fire & forget
version of Mk-84.

CBU-103 (guided cluster bomb) Inertial Nav As per CBU-87 CBU-87 with WCMD via INS

CBU-105 (guided cluster bomb) Inertial Nav As per CBU-97 CBU-97 with WCMD via INS

AGM-65D (guided missile) IIR seeker Armour, air defence, Day/night/all weather, 125 lb shaped
fortified charge warhead.

AGM-65G (guided missile) IIR seeker Hardened tactical Day/night/all weather 300 lb blast
penetrator fragmentation

AGM-65H (guided missile) EO CCD TV Armour, air defence, Day/good weather, 125 lb shaped
seeker fortified charge warhead

AGM-65K (guided missile) EO CCD TV Large Hardened Day/good weather. 300 lb blast
seeker penetrator fragmentation

TGM-65D/G/H & CATM-65K As per AGM- Training only Inert training versions of the AGM-
65D/G/H/K 65D/G/H/K

AIM-9M (guided missile) IIR seeker Aircraft/Helo's Mounted on dual rail

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AIRPORT DATA

AIRPORT ELEV RUNWAY LENGTH TACAN CH ILS TOWER FRQ

Gudauta 82' 15/33 8200' -- -- 130.00
Soganlug 1469' 13/31 7800' -- -- 139.00
Vaziani 1492' 14/32 8200' 22X 108.75 140.00
Kobuleti 59' 07/25 7800' 57X RWY 07-111.5 133.00
Kutaisi 148' 08/26 8200' 44X RWY 08-109.8 134.00
Senaki 39' 09/27 7800' 31X RWY 09-108.7 132.00
Batumi 36' 13/31 7800' 16X RWY 13-110.3 131.00
Sukhumi 39' 12/30 8200' -- -- 129.00
Tbilisi Lochini 1528' 13/31 9800' -- RWY 13-110.3 138.00
RWY 31-108.9
Anapa 148' 04/22 9500' -- -- 121.00
Gelendzhik 82' 04/22 5900' -- -- 126.00
Maykop 590' 04/22 10500' -- -- 125.00
Krasnodar 98' 09/27 8200' -- -- 122.00
Center
Krasnodar 112' 05/23 10100' -- -- 128.00
Pashkovsky
Novorossiysk 131' 04/22 5800' -- -- 123.00
Krymsk 66' 04/22 8500' -- -- 124.00
Mineralnye Vody 1050' 12/30 12700' -- RWY 12-111.7 135.00
RWY 30-109.3
Nalchik 1410' 06/24 7500' -- RWY 24-110.5 136.00
Beslan 1771' 10/28 9800' -- RWY 10-110.5 141.00
Sochi Adler 98' 06/24 10100' -- RWY 06-111.1 127.00
Mozdok 499' 08/26 10100' -- -- 137.00
Nellis 1870' 03L/21R 10100' -- -- --
03R/21L 10000'
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved

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CROSSWIND CHART

DCS A-10C CROSSWIND LIMITS (Maximum)

Dual hydraulic system operating 35 knots
Single hydraulic system operating 30 knots
Manual reversion (two engines) 20 knots
Manual reversion (single engine) 10 knots (only if ejection not possible)
Formation take-off & landing 15 knots (steady or gust)
External fuel tanks 25 knots
X-wind greater than 20 knots Add 10 knots to approach and landing
speeds (unless single engine)
Example: Runway in use is rwy 27, winds are 315 at 20 kts. The winds are 45 degrees off the runway
heading. (315 minus 270 = 45) Enter chart at 45° and follow it down until it intersects the 20 kt arc. Where it
intersects drop straight down to read the crosswind component of approx. 14 knots. To convert m/s to kts
multiply m/s x 1.9438444.

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MISSION DATA CARD

CALLSIGN FLT 1/ TASK FUEL WT Lbs T/O WT VR

OWNID GROUPID WEAPONS WT Lbs BINGO FUEL

CM HEI TP WEAPONS LOADOUT (STNS L-R) QTY/DI CHAFF FLARES

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

PRI TARGET STP WEAPON DELIVERY THREATS CM/ECM PROG MIN SAFE ALT

SEC TARGET STP WEAPON DELIVERY THREATS CM/ECM PROG MIN SAFE ALT

TANKER CS TANKER WP TANKER TCN TANKER FRQ TANKER ALT

DEPART FIELD TWR FRQ STP TCN ILS/RWY RWY LENGTH WX

HOME FIELD TWR FRQ STP TCN ILS/RWY RWY LENGTH WX

DIVERT FIELD TWR FRQ STP TCN ILS/RWY RWY LENGTH WX

TGP LASER CODE LASER SS CODE GBU LASER CODE BULLSEYE

AWACS (CS/FRQ) SEAD (CS/FRQ CAP/ESCORT (CS/FRQ) JTAC (CS/FRQ)

NOTES

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DRAG INDEX CHART

Suspension Equipment DI
DRA/LAU-105 (AIM-9 Dual Rail Adapter)............. 0.23
LAU-117 (Maverick Single Rail)............................ 0.20
LAU-88 (Maverick Triple Rail).............................. 0.50
BRU-42 TER (Bombs)........................................... 0.74
LAU-131 (Rockets/Full)........................................ 0.29
LAU-131 (Rockets/Empty)................................... 0.80
SUU-25(Flare Launcher)...................................... 0.98

Stores Drag Index (Suspension equipment not included)

LITENING (TGP).................................................... 1.17
ALQ-131 (ECM).................................................... 1.18
MXU-648 (Baggage Pod)...................................... 0.75
600 Gal Tank........................................................ 1.45
BDU-33................................................................. 0.02
MK-82LD.............................................................. 0.14
MK-82AIR............................................................. 0.38
GBU-12................................................................ 0.51
GBU-38................................................................ 0.14
MK-84................................................................. 0.40
GBU-10................................................................ 1.46
GBU-31................................................................ 0.40
CBU-87/97/103/105............................................ 1.17
AGM-65................................................................ 0.82
AIM-9M................................................................ 0.40

Notes:
-DI = Drag Index.
-Interference drag exists and is included in the Individual drag indexes, where significant.
-Baseline aircraft is clean with 11 pylons installed; leading edge slats retracted,
and chaff/flare with cover plate installed. (Baseline aircraft drag index = 0)
-Drag of flares is included with SUU-25 flare launcher.
-Drag of 2.75 inch rockets is included with LAU-131.

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DCS A-10C FUEL PLANNING WORKSHEET

FUEL LOAD = TOTAL GROSS WEIGHT AT STARTUP =

Phase of Power Altitude Airspeed Distance Time Fuel Flow Fuel Total Gross
Mission Setting Feet KIAS NM Min lbs/hr Burn lbs Wt. Lbs.

Start/ taxi & MAX SL --- 2 NM 1 MIN --- 500

take-off

Climb

Cruise

Playtime
(Loiter)

Tanker Anchor
Point (In)

Tanker Anchor
Point (Out)

Combat Max

Climb

Cruise to Home
Field

Cruise to divert
Field (at VBR)

RESERVE FUEL = 1500

BINGO FUEL (Bingo fuel = climb + cruise + divert + reserve.) =

Notes:
-Data basis: Standard day, zero wind conditions.
-Max Internal fuel = 10,700 lbs
-Assumes all bombs, missiles, ammo and flares expended in combat.
-Bingo fuel. A pre-briefed fuel state that allows the aircraft to return to base or alternate, if required, using
preplanned recovery parameters and arriving with normal recovery fuel as defined below.
-Normal recovery fuel. The fuel on initial or at the final approach fix (FAF) at the base of intended landing or
alternate. Establish fuel quantity as per operational directive or 1,500 lbs, whichever is higher.
-VBE = maximum endurance speed. (17.5 units AoA)
-VBR = maximum range speed. (15.6 units AoA)
-This document made for DCS A-10C simulation. Not suited for real world operations.

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Author Notes and Acknowledgments

Originally a rough collection of notes and tips gleaned from the manuals, forums, training
guides, video's and checklists for my own personal use. I've tidied it up a bit and am putting it
out for anyone who would like to use it for non-commercial use.

Reasons for this checklist/QRH (Quick Reference Handbook):

1) I wanted a checklist that was formatted to more closely resemble the checklists used in my
flt ops dept.

2) I've gone through the lessons and used many of the superb community based training
guides and checklists. I'm getting comfortable with the location of the various switches and
controls in the virtual A-10C, and as such wanted a checklist that reflected this and was
presented in a more abbreviated format.

3) The checklist should be in a format that works equally well as both a printed and electronic
document. Designed to fit in standard plastic approach plate protectors 5.5x8.5” (ie the ASA 7-
Ring Approach Plate Sheet Protectors), this PDF also works very well on the IPAD being fully
indexed with hyperlinks and return to index link on each page.

4) I am not able to fly the sim every day, so it was important that the checklist would guide
me (acting as a refresher) and help me to take a cold jet through to takeoff, fence in/out
checks, after landing and shutdown checks. After landing if you need repairs, refuel or rearm
you stay in the checklist and it will flow you all the way back to take-off. As well the checklist
would incorporate quick reference guides for weapons employment, air refueling, hot pit
rearming, refueling and repairs.

5) The checklist includes items on TM Warthog HOTAS to ensure it is properly configured prior
to start.

6) For calculating unknown factors in the fuel planning worksheet I suggest the following
charts from T.O. 1A-10A-1-1; Figure A4-1 (Optimum Cruise Altitude for Short Range Missions),
Figure A3-1 (Maximum Thrust Climb, 2 sheets), Figure A4-3 (Constant Altitude Cruise, two
sheets), and A6-2 (Combat Fuel Flow).

I can not take credit for all of the information in this document. My contribution is to a certain
degree, the assembling and reformatting information it into a single document.

This checklist would not be possible without the invaluable help found on the DCS and SimHQ
forums, as well as the training documents and checklists created by the community. With this
in mind I would like to thank the following in particular: BlueRidgeDx, Derelor, EinsteinEP,
James “Eddie” Knight, MemphisBelle, nemises, paulrkii, shu77, toby23, War Hawks, WarriorX.
Special thanks to the teams at Eagle Dynamics and Digital Combat Simulator, for an amazing
simulation. Any errors in the document are mine.

Cheers

Lobo

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Combined Arms Quick Reference

Ammunition maintenance interrupt "LCtrl - LShift - R" Ammo maintenance
Ammunition reloading manual start "LCtrl - R" Ammo maintenance
Rearming "LAlt - \" Ammo maintenance

Chat read/write All "LShift - Tab" General

Multiplayer chat - mode All "Tab" General
Multiplayer chat - mode Allies "LCtrl - Tab" General

Group Control Mode "G" Ground unit

Launch Green Flare "LAlt - 2" Ground unit
Launch Red Flare "LAlt - 1" Ground unit
Launch White Flare "LAlt - 3" Ground unit

Cruise control "T" Moving

Autopilot "C" Moving
Vehicle Accelerate "W" Moving
Vehicle Brake "S" Moving
Vehicle Shift Gear Down "Z" Moving
Vehicle Shift Gear Up "X" Moving
Vehicle Turn Left "A" Moving
Vehicle Turn Right "D" Moving
Hand Brake Toggle "H" Moving

Communication menu "\" Radio Communications

High Voltage/Emission Toggle "LShift - I" Sensors

IFF test "I" Sensors
Night Vision Gain Down "RAlt - N" Sensors
Night Vision Gain Up "RCtrl - N" Sensors
Night Vision ON/OFF "N" Sensors
Plan Position Indicator "RCtrl - F10" Sensors
Radar scale in "RCtrl - =" Sensors
Radar scale out "RCtrl - -" Sensors
Rangefinder Activate "L" Sensors
Rangefinder Reset "RCtrl - L" Sensors
Sight Elevation Correction Decrease "End" Sensors
Sight Elevation Correction Increase "Home" Sensors
Sight Reticle Alternate "LCtrl - F" Sensors
Sight Reticle Light Toggle "F" Sensors
Sight Zoom In "=" Sensors
Sight Zoom Narrow (press and hold) "O" Sensors
Sight Zoom Out "-" Sensors

Rotate turret left "Left" Targeting

Rotate turret right "Right" Targeting
Track Target On/Off "RShift - L" Targeting
Turret down "Down" Targeting
Target Lock "Enter" Targeting
Target Unlock "Back" Targeting
Turret to hull align "Num5" Targeting
Turret up "Up" Targeting

Binocular view "B" View

Isometric view "Insert" View
Toggle Driver/Gunner Role "LCtrl - C"; "V" View

Fire Secondary Weapon "LShift - Space" Weapon

Fire Selected Weapon (mouse) Weapon
Fire selected weapon "Space" Weapon
Turret select "Q" Weapon
Turret weapon select "E" Weapon
Select feed slot #1 "1" Weapon
Select feed slot #2 "2" Weapon

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES
Revision # 8d
Two versions of the checklist are now provided: Original black cover, and a new white (ink friendly) cover
Pg 32 Added Mirage 2000 to RWR threat chart
Pg 32 Added Tornado to RWR threat chart
Pg 36 Renamed Kopitnari to Kutaisi
Pg 36 Kutaisi ILS Frequency corrected to 109.8
42 Added combined arms quick reference key summary
Pg 43 Summary of changes page cleaned up

Revision # 8c
Pg 3 Index revised with addition of drag index and fuel planing pages
Pg 4 Added “APU GEN.....OFF”
Pg 13 Corrected Coolie hat up not China hat
Pg 20 TMS up short corrected to include area mode
Pg 27 & 28 Proceed to checklist pg # corrected
Pg 32 Corrections/additions to RWR threat chart
Pg 38 Added space to record weapon drag index for each station
Pg 39 Drag Index chart added
Pg 40 Fuel Planning worksheet added
Pg 41 Added note 6 regarding T.O. 1A-10A-1-1 performance charts

Revision # 8b
Pg 2 Note added regarding the summary of changes page
Pg 3 Index renamed “TABLE OF CONTENTS”
Pg 3 Hyperlink “Return to Index” on each page renamed “Return to TOC”
Pg 3 TOC updated with pages added for crosswind and weapon capabilities
Pg 6 Error in EGI INS alignment note corrected
Pg 6 Spelling error of CICU corrected
Pg 32 Corrected errors showing SA-9 and SA-13 displaying RWR symbols.
Pg 32 Changed color and order of RWR threats. Grouped based on guidance
Pg 35 Added weapons & capability guide for the A-10C
Pg 37 Added crosswind chart & max limits for A-10 under various conditions
Pg 42 Added summary of changes page
Pg 35-41 Pages reordered & renumbered

Revision 8a
Original public release version.

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