<c=r>Offensive Split</c>

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

<c=g>START LOCATION:</c> 10,000 ft over the Saudi 'Empty Quarter'

<c=g>MISSION OBJECTIVES:</c> Perform an Offensive Split

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

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

<c=g>START TIME:</c> 06:10:00

A pair of fighters can carry out this tactic while in a combat spread - one fighter draws the attention of the enemy while the other (hopefully unobserved) sneaks around the back.

The <u>Offensive Split</u> could be a follow on to the <u>Eyeball and Shooter</u> method. When the lead gains visual contact and gives the order for his wingman to fire, the lead is observed by the enemy who will certainly turn towards him. The wingman who is the shooter goes <u>low and undetected</u> then turns hard in a climbing turn behind the enemy.

