BVR Intercept Timeline – Standard Flow
| Range | Action | Geometry / Form | Sensor | COMMs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Commit | CAP – Speed & Angels as briefed | RWS | RWS | "Falcon 1-1, Fights On" |
| 30 nm | Commit – Point & Assess | Set geometry per gameplan | STT | "Falcon 1-1, Commit, Single Group" |
| 30 nm | Assess geometry | Climb or descend 1K, set speed to match IMN | STT | — |
| 20 nm | Assess geometry | Turn to achieve 40K L-Separation | TGP Lock | — |
| 10 nm | Counterturn | Go Pure (Nose On) | STT | — |
| 5 nm | CT Gate | Maintain Pure | STT | "Falcon 1-1, Standby, Single Group" |
| 2 nm | CT Gate | 90° AA, VC = Own Speed | STT | — |
| 1 nm | VID & Employ | Rear Quarter, 1K Look Up | STT | "Falcon 1-1, Hostile, Single Group" "Falcon 1-1, Fox-2" "Falcon 1-1, Kill, Single Group, 20 Thousand" |
Key Terminology
PUMP – Execute pump maneuver at 55–45 nm.MELD – At 40 nm, exit AOR search and begin picture targeting.
Transition Range (TR) – At 28 nm, the minimum range to fire an AIM-120 to achieve HPRF active state and still be “out” NLT DOR if on a SKATE flow.
DOR (Decision Out Range) – At 20 nm, the minimum range to execute an “out” maneuver that defeats any in-flight missiles and preserves enough distance to recommit using Launch & Decide (BANZAI) tactics.
- If on SKATE flow, give “20-mile call.”
Targeting Depth (TD) – Max distance from the leading edge of a group a flight member may target. Beyond TD, C2 owns targeting responsibility.
Factor Range (FR) – Minimum acceptable distance between the merge with the targeted group and the next nearest group. Outside FR = unlikely to affect merge.
Shot Depth – Range behind the closest bandit in which trailing groups will be engaged.
Decision Range (DR) – 12 ± 2 nm. Minimum range to execute a briefed notch, remain for a set time, then abort/exit while defeating any missiles and staying outside threat stern WEZ.
- Post-notch options: Naked In, Grease Defense In, or Pitchback per direction.
Stern WEZ – 9 nm. Max range an adversary can effectively employ weapons from stern aspect.
