COMBAT MISSION QUALIFICATIONS (CMQ) – Air-to-Ground

The Combat Mission Qualification (CMQ) for Naval Aviators is a key phase in the training of our pilots. It’s designed to ensure that pilots are fully prepared to operate their aircraft in combat situations. This portion of VF-103 training is specific to the Air-to-Ground portion of the curriculum and is the last phase of a pilot or RIO’s training.

LANTIRN (RIO) / (PLT)

• • • LANTIRN setup and usage LANTIRN(LANTIRN JESTER)

Unguided bombs

• • • Mk-81, 82, 83 and 84 GP Bombs
    • Mk-20 Rockeye
    • BDU-33 Practice BombsHeatblur F-14 Manual
    • Setup
    • Proper usage F-14 Loadout Diagram (pilot and RIO)
    • Radio call outs (pilot and RIO)
    • Hud/TID/Lantirn symbology (pilot and RIO)

LGBs

• • • GBU-10, 12, 16 and 24 Heatblur F-14 manual.
    • Setup (pilot and RIO)
    • Proper usage (pilot and RIO)
    • Radio call outs (pilot and RIO)
    • Hud/TID/Lantirn symbology (pilot and RIO)

TALDs

• • • TALD Heatblur F-14 manual.
    • Setup (pilot and RIO)
    • Proper usage (pilot and RIO)
    • Radio call outs (pilot and RIO)
    • Hud/TID/Lantirn symbology(pilot and RIO)

Rockets

• • • Zuni RocketHeatblur F-14 manual.
    • Setup (pilot and RIO)
    • Proper usage (pilot and RIO)
    • Radio call outs (pilot and RIO)
    • Hud/TID/Lantirn symbology (pilot and RIO)

Attack Techniques

• • • Wing over attack
    • Oblique pop up attack
    • Wing level attack

All requirements for training can be found in the kneeboards and corresponding SOP document

How to install kneeboards: Copy the PNG/JPG files to your Saved Games folder under DCS>Kneeboards>F-14B