<c=r>Defensive 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 a Defensive Split

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

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

<c=g>START TIME:</c> 14:05:00

This is a maneuver to either spoil or deal effectively with an attack from behind by an equal number of fighters.

Your wingman will go high at your command to break <u>upwards</u> and attempt to <u>loop behind</u> the attackers, so drawing their attention as a potential victim and losing energy faster than you. Meanwhile, you will dive in the opposite direction then <u>loop up</u> to deal with the attackers, rejoining the fight and drawing it down to meet your wingman.
