Experience Levels - Overview



Level
Description
UPT 1 Multiplayer setup, General BMS overview (DTC, 2d, Loadout, etc.).
UPT 2 Going into 3d (Do's and dont's), Ramp start procedure, Comms basics, Taxiing, VFR Takeoff, VFR approach (Straight in), Shutdown, Leaving 3d.
IQT 1 Airport diagrams, Basic Navigation, Formation flying (Basics), Tac-Turns (Basics), Air-to-Air refueling (Basics), VFR approach (Overhead break).
IQT 2 SID (Standard Instrument Departure) and ILS/TACAN charts, IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) procedures, Tac-Turns (Refresher), Formation Transitions, Time on Target (ToT), Horns Awareness Recovery Training (HARTS).
IQT 3 Formation Takeoff, Aerobatics, Night formation flying low/high altitude, Night Tac-Turns, Night Air-to-Air refueling (Advanced), Night Formation Landing (VFR).
IQT 4 Intercept procedures, IFF Systems, IFF Modes, IFF Interogation , Introduction to Combat Air Patrol (CAP).
MQT 1 BRAA/Bullseye picture calls, Missile evasion (AMRAAM), Beyond Visual Range (BVR) Tactics (Basic); 1v1, 2v2, Tactical recovery procedures (TRP).
MQT 2 Basic Fighter Maneuvers (BFM); 1v1. WVR ACM; 2v1, 2v2.
MQT 3 Air-to-ground release modes (CCRP, CCIP, DTOS), Mk82, Cluster bombs, BLU107, KOTAR Range operations (BDU33 and Guns).
MQT 4 Basic SEAD tactics, Low threat SAM Missile evasion, HARMs & Mavericks.
MQT 5 Advanced attack profiles (Loft, Popup, Buddy lasing), JDAMs, LGBs.
FLUG 1 2-ship Flight Lead Training (Basic):
On-Call gameplan drafting based on a simple A-A or A-G task provided at mission time, Element briefing, Flight execution, Troubleshooting and decision making by proving leadership, Detailed debriefing
FLUG 2 2-ship Flight Lead Training (Advanced):
Advanced combined A-A and A-G task and execution how to achieve the given objective pre-prepared by the student, Element briefing, Flight execution, Troubleshooting and decision making by proving leadership, Detailed debriefing
FLUG 3 4-ship Flight Lead Training (Basic):
On-Call gameplan drafting based on a simple A-A or A-G task provided at mission time, Element briefing, Flight execution, Troubleshooting and decision making by proving leadership, Detailed debriefing
FLUG 4 4-ship Flight Lead Training (Advanced):
Advanced combined A-A and A-G task and execution how to achieve the given objective pre-prepared by the student, Element briefing, Flight execution, Troubleshooting and decision making by proving leadership, Detailed debriefing
Combat Mission Ready You can/cannot participate in bigger missions.
Bigger missions are TE's or Campaign flights.
Trainings (depends), Tournaments and Fun flights are not affected by this state.