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F-22 Plus-Up Environmental Assessment 2.0 Description of the Proposed Action and Alternatives Table 2.2-1. Current and Projected F-22 Training Activities (Page 1 of 2) Activity Aircraft Handling Characteristics Basic Fighter Maneuvers Air Combat Maneuvers Low-Altitude Training Tactical Intercepts Night Operations Description Training for proficiency in use and exploitation of the aircraft’s flight capabilities (consistent with operational and safety constraints), including, but not limited to, high/maximum angle of attack maneuvering, energy management, minimum time turns, maximum/optimum acceleration and deceleration techniques, and confidence maneuvers. Training designed to apply aircraft (1 versus 1) handling skills to gain proficiency in recognizing and solving range, closure, aspect, angle, and turning room problems in relation to another aircraft, to either attain a position from which weapons may be launched, or defeat weapons employed by an adversary. Training designed to achieve proficiency in formation (2 versus 1 or 2 versus 1+1) maneuvering, and the coordinated application of Basic Fighter Maneuvers to achieve a simulated kill or effectively defend against one or more aircraft from a pre-planned starting position, including the use of defensive countermeasures (chaff, flares). Air Combat Maneuvers may be accomplished from a visual formation, or short-range to beyond visual range. Aircraft offensive and defensive operations at low altitude, G-force awareness at low altitude, aircraft handling, turns, tactical formations, navigation, threat awareness, defensive response, defensive countermeasures (chaff/flares), low-to-high and high-to-low altitude intercepts, missile defense, and combat air patrol against low/medium altitude adversaries. Training (1 versus 1 up to 4 versus multiple adversaries) designed to achieve proficiency in formation tactics, radar employment, identification, weapons employment, defensive response, electronic countermeasures, and electronic counter countermeasures. Aircraft intercepts (1 versus 1 up to 4 versus multiple adversaries) flown between the hours of sunset and sunrise, including tactical intercepts, weapons employment, offensive and defensive maneuvering, chaff/flare, and electronic countermeasures. Airspace Type MOA and ATCAA MOA and ATCAA MOA and ATCAA MOA MOA and ATCAA Warning Area, MOA, and ATCAA Altitude (feet) 5,000 AGL to 60,000 MSL 5,000 AGL to 30,000 MSL 5,000 AGL to 60,000 MSL 500 AGL to 5,000 AGL 500 AGL to 60,000 MSL 2,000 AGL to 60,000 MSL Time in Airspace 0.5 to 1.0 hour 0.5 to 1.0 hour 0.5 to 1.0 hour 0.5 to 1.0 hour 0.5 to 1.0 hour 0.75 to 1.5 hour Page 2-10
F-22 Plus-Up Environmental Assessment 2.0 Description of the Proposed Action and Alternatives Activity (Dissimilar) Air Combat Tactics Basic Surface Attack Tactical Weapons Delivery Table 2.2-1. Current and Projected F-22 Training Activities (Page 2 of 2) Surface Attack Tactics LRSOW Delivery Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses Major Flying Exercises / Mission Employment (60 days per year) Description Multi-aircraft and multi-adversary (2 versus multiple to larger force exercises) conducting offensive and defensive operations, combat air patrol, defense of airspace sector from composite force attack, intercept and simulate and destroy bomber aircraft, destroy/avoid adversary ground and air threats with simulated munitions and defensive countermeasures, strike-force rendezvous and protection. Air-to-ground simulated delivery of ordnance on a range. More challenging multiple attack headings and profiles; pilot is exposed to varying visual cues, shadow patterns, and the overall configuration and appearance of the target. Supersonic speeds that can include target acquisition are added to the challenge. Practiced in a block of airspace such as a MOA or Restricted Area that provides room to maneuver up to supersonic speeds. Defensive countermeasures may be deployed. Precise timing during the ingress to the target is practiced, as is target acquisition. Training includes egress from the target area and reforming into a tactical formation. Practiced in a MOA or ATCAA that provides for maneuvering room and supersonic speeds. Precise timing for speed, altitude, and launch parameters is practiced at high altitudes without release. Use of inert munitions in low altitude drops to evaluate timing and aircraft performance. Remote training using LRSOW at authorized ranges outside Alaska. Highly specialized mission requiring specific ordnance and avionics and can include supersonic speeds and defensive countermeasures. The objective of this mission is to simulate neutralizing or destroying ground-based anti-aircraft systems. Multi-aircraft and multi-adversary composite strike force exercise (day or night), air refueling, strikeforce rendezvous, conducting air-to-ground strikes, strike force defense and escort, air intercepts, electronic countermeasures, electronic countercounter measures, combat air patrol, defense against composite force, bomber intercepts, destroy/disrupt/avoid adversary fighters, defensive countermeasure (chaff/flare) use. Airspace Type MOA and ATCAA MOA, R- ATCAA, MOA, R- ATCAA, MOA, R- ATCAA, MOA, R- ATCAA, MOA, R- ATCAA, MOA, and R- Altitude (feet) 500 AGL to 60,000 MSL Surface to 60,000 MSL Surface to 60,000 MSL Surface to 60,000 MSL Surface to 60,000 MSL Surface to 60,000 MSL Surface to 60,000 MSL Time in Airspace 0.5 to 1.0 hour 0.5 to 1.0 hour 0.5 to 1.0 hour 0.5 to 1.0 hour 0.5 to 1.0 hour 0.5 to 1.0 hour 0.5 to 1.0 hour Notes: MOA = Military Operations Area; ATCAA = Air Traffic Control Assigned Airspace; R- = Restricted Area; AGL = above ground level; MSL = mean sea level; LRSOW = Long-Range Standoff Weapon Page 2-11
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Appendix A Characteristics of Chaff
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APPENDIX A CHARACTERISTICS OF CHAFF
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Table 2. Characteristics of RR-188
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Appendix B Characteristics and Anal
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APPENDIX B CHARACTERISTICS AND ANAL
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Figure 1. MJU-10/B Flare F-22 Plus-
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SECTION 7 (ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT)
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not require additional construction
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