<c=r>Using EMCON</c>

<c=g>MISSION TYPE:</c> Combat Air Patrol (CAP)

<c=g>START LOCATION:</c> 55 miles south of hostiles

<c=g>MISSION OBJECTIVES:</c> Familiarise yourself with EMCON use

<c=g>WEAPONS:</c> 2xAIM9X, 6xAIM120C

<c=g>AWACS:</c> No

<c=g>START TIME:</c> 17:40:00

Either the pilot (in manual EMCON) or the F-22 avionics (in auto EMCON) can decide which of five EMCON states to be in. EMCON 1 is the stealthiest and EMCON 5 is the least stealthy but allowing extensive use of radar and radio.

The EMCON system is used to decide how stealthy the F-22 should be. In its auto-mode the F-22 would normally travel in EMCON 1. When a potential enemy is spotted by the aircraft systems it will gradually increase the EMCON condition in varying steps as the opponent gets closer, based both on the range of the F-22s, the potential enemies detection systems and available weapons.

Two enemy fighters will cross your path before unwittingly turning towards you some <u>55 miles ahead</u>. Repeat this mission trying both manual and auto EMCON to evaluate for yourself its effects.
