Combat Escape Manoeuvres

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Combat Escape Manoeuvres

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The preferred escape manoeuvre from a diving delivery is the turning manoeuvre (level turn). After releasing the weapons, execute a 5g pull to the horizon to an altitude at or above the MSA, then continue into a 5g level to slightly climbing turn through a minimum of 60 degrees heading change.

If recovery altitude is below the MSA, then either adjust release altitude to recover at or above the MSA or execute a climbing safe escape manoeuvre (CLM). The CLM is less desirable since you will complete the manoeuvre 30 degrees nose high, at a higher altitude with low airspeed. However, terrain or weapons release may force you into a situation where the CLM is required.

For dive angles 20 degrees or less, a CLM or turning safe escape manoeuvre (TSEM) may be used.

Normally, a climbing safe escape manoeuvre (CLM) is used for dive angles greater than 20 degrees. After release, obtain 5.0 G's in 2 seconds. As the nose approaches the horizon, apply military power. G is maintained to 20 degrees climbing flight path angle and then relaxed until 30 degrees.
Combat escape manoeuvres should include the deployment of countermeasures (if this has not already been started) – this includes when operating on a range.

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