<c=r>Using The IRST</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 IRST use

<c=g>WEAPONS:</c> 6xAIM9X

<c=g>AWACS:</c> Non

<c=g>START TIME:</c> 17:50:00

The IRST is a highly sensitive Infra-red camera that has the ability to zoom in on a distant target, magnifying the image and displaying it on the <u>Up-front MFD</u>. This allows the pilot to visually identify targets well beyond visual range.

In EMCON 1, the IRST becomes the primary on-board search and track device and can also be used to designate a potential target by remote avionics-received emissions. As such, it is a highly stealthy means of target acquisition. Target information gained by the IRST is pooled with all other sensor information thereby allowing both infra-red air-to-air and air-to-ground guided weapons to designate targets.

Two enemy fighters will cross your path then turn unwittingly towards you some <u>55 miles ahead</u>. Select manual EMCON 1 for a <u>stealth mode approach</u> using the IRST, Up-front MFD and padlock views to designate targets for your Sidewinder missiles.
