Visual Aircraft Recognition PDF Download

Training Circular TC 3-01.80 Visual Aircraft Recognition May 2017 There is little discussion about the depth and breadth of the automation of weapons and weapon systems in the United States (US) Military. Soldiers rely heavily on the use of these systems to employ their will on the battlefield and defeat the enemy. There are times when Soldiers must utilize training that is solely dependent on their knowledge and skill, without the use of automation. VACR is one of these skills. Soldiers utilize VACR to identify a possible enemy target that could cause grave danger to friendly forces. Once identified, the Soldier must act accordingly. Soldiers must be knowledgeable in the identification of all types of aerial platforms ranging from fixed, tilt, and rotary wing aircraft and unmanned aircraft, in order to protect friendly forces and to prevent fratricide. There have been many arguments through the years that the military does not need VACR, because of the advancement of technology that identifies friendly or enemy aerial platforms. VACR is a basic skill that every Soldier should know. Soldiers cannot blindly depend on automation to do their jobs for them. VACR give Soldiers the necessary skills to perform at the highest level in defending friendly forces from enemy aerial attack. Chapter 1 discusses the need for visual aircraft recognition Chapter 2 describes Factors Affecting VACR Chapter 3 show Aircraft identifying features Chapter 4 describes VACR training program Appendix A discuss ground attack, close air support and fighter-bomber aircraft. Appendix B discusses air superiority and interceptor aircraft. Appendix C discusses bomber aircraft. Appendix D discusses cargo and transport aircraft. Appendix E discusses utility aircraft. Appendix F discusses unmanned aircraft platforms. Appendix G discusses rotary wing aircraft.