¶ Introduction
The Basic Type Rating is intended to ensure new F/A-18C pilots are familiar with all the necessary navigation, situational awareness, and armament systems in the F/A-18C that are commonly used in CVW-1/CSG-8 operations. Candidates are encouraged to look through this page for expected requirements and to seek training, or clarification on systems to be qualified on. The Eagle Dynamics user manual can be used as the primary reference for most, if not all, aircraft systems to be tested on this qualification.
¶ Qualification Method
This qualification is a self-administered, single-player mission with the candidate streaming or recording by any available means to a proctor. Candidates will follow all instructions in the mission file’s included briefing, and receive a final score/rating. Proctors can clarify instructions on the qualifying tasks, but may not provide direct assistance to a candidate in order to accomplish a qualifying task/item.
Candidates can request a proctor via their respective squadron’s channels or request on by pinging @Senior Officers role in the #csg8 channel on Discord.
| Available Proctors |
|---|
| Any available LT, LCDR, or CDR |
¶ Qualification Criteria
References to the current Eagle Dynamics F/A-18C Manual are provided for each item as a pg ###:
¶ Sortie 1
- Cold Start pg 93
- Power on ALR-67(V) pg 413
- Set ALE-47 Countermeasures Dispenser to
MANmode pg 409 - Power on AN/ALQ-165 ASPJ - set to
RCVpg 415 - Power on and align JHMCS pg 249
- Set waypoint 59 as bullseye pg 140-141
- Input coordinates to waypoint pg 134
- Fly CASE I Departure pattern - CVW-1 Carrier Procedures
- Program AGM-154A JSOW for Pre-Planned (PP) mission and employ weapon pg 336
- Employ AGM-88C in Pre-Briefed/Aircraft Pull-up Mode pg 373
- Employ AGM-88C in Target of Opportunity (TOO) mode pg 368
- Employ GBU-38 in Target of Opportunity (TOO) mode pg 330
- Employ A/G Gun in CCIP mode pg 342
- Employ Mk 82 in AUTO pg 302
- Employ AIM-120C on prescribed contact pg 172
¶ Sortie 2
- Employ SLAM-ER in Pre-Planned (PP) mode with AAW-13 for terminal guidance (MITL) at prescribed launch parameters pg 381
- Utilize A/G radar in Ground Moving Target (GMT) mode pg 193
- Employ GBU-12 on moving target pg 321
- Utilize A/G radar in SEA mode pg 195
- Employ AGM-65F with SEA radar track pg 358
- Employ AGM-84D in R/BL mode at prescribed launch parameters and terminal settings pg 376
- Employ AIM-9X in High Off-Boresight (HOBS) mode pg 256
¶ .Miz File
Download the file below and save to your DCS saved games directory. This is typically:
C:/%User%/Saved Games/DCS/Missions