1. EVASIVE MANEUVERS TASK: 2008 Perform Evasive Maneuvers
CONDITION: In an observation helicopter in a simulated tactical environment with a tactical map or orally in a classroom environment.
REFERENCES: TC1-215, FM 1-112
FM 1-203

2. STANDARDS Pilot on the controls: Pilot not on the controls:
Use the correct evasive maneuver consistent with the type of hostile fire encountered.
Pilot not on the controls:
Properly assist P* when performing evasive maneuvers.
Correctly perform crew coordination actions.

3. DESCRIPTION
When engaged by enemy fire or upon receipt of a signal indicated acquisition by enemy radar.
P* will move to cover and perform evasive maneuvers.

4. Fighters Mask A/C if possible
If alone – turn the helicopter toward the attacker and descend
Turn sharply and maneuver away once the attacker is committed

5. Tanks And Small Arms
Immediately turn away from the fire and mask A/C if possible
Sharp turns of unequal magnitude and at unequal intervals with small changes in altitude
If the situation permits, employ immediate suppression

6. Heat-Seeking Missiles
Turn the tail of the helicopter away from the missile
Mask

7. Helicopters
Use the appropriate air combat maneuvers to break contact with or evade

8. Large Caliber Antiaircraft Fire (Radar Guided)
Immediate 90 degree turn to move away from the burst
Don’t maintain a straight line of flight or the same altitude for more than ten seconds before initiating a second 90 degree turn
Immediate descent to contour or NOE altitude will reduce the danger

9. Antitank Guided Missiles
Mask
Orient on the missile as it approaches
Just prior to impact, rapidly change altitude to evade it

10. Artillery
Depart the area
Determine NBC requirements

11. What steps should be taken if hit by hostile fire?
Assess aircraft controllability
Check all instruments
Initiate the appropriate emergency procedure
When continued flight is possible, take evasive actions
Report situation, location, POB, and what action you are taking
Fly to nearest secure location, land, and inspect A/C

12. Summary
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