[EU TZ] 526th vTFS (CJTF-13) looking for procedure-oriented F-4E crews

[Stickler]

526th Virtual Tactical Fighter Squadron (526^th vTFS) is a MilSim F-4E squadron operating as part of Combined Joint Task Force 13 (European Time Zone).

If you want to fly the F-4E in a realistic manner with like-minded people, read on.

What we offer:

• Continuation Training (CT) in accordance with a hypothetical but realistic F-4E Ready Aircrew Program (RAP) Tasking Memorandum (RTM) based on the present-day AFMAN 11-2F-V1 series of publications and historical sources. Systematic upgrade training might be offered long-term, instructor capacity permitting.
• A digital back end, to include a DAFMAN 11-401/AFTO 781/ARMS-based flight and weapons employment logging system.
• TO 1F-4E-1CL-1 based in style and content on TO 1F-4(R)C-1CL-1, however modified to reflect available TO 1F-4E-1.
• A hypothetical AFMAN 11-2F-4E, Volume 3, currently at 54 pages.
• A hypothetical AFTTP 3-3.F-4E (Basic Employment Manual, BEM), exceeding Volume 3 in length significantly.
• A proprietary Advanced Employment Manual (AEM), featuring generic parts such as an illustrated missile and threat database and F-4E-specific parts.
• A proprietary Mission Planning Tool including a Mission Data Card, a Drag Index/Weight and AoA calculator, a ballistics, wind and D-Value calculator as well as digitized performance data from TO 1F-4E-1 and -34-1/-34-1-1.
• Text-to-speech generated recordings of all standard challenge & response checks to simulate crew interaction in case no human WSO is available.
• Standard attack sheets (sample below, most data redacted).
• Integration into a joint wing with the associated benefits in terms of server infrastructure, common mission planning, training, and combat operations.
• Flight in real-life peacetime and realistic wartime airspace.

What we expect:

• Own at least the Persian Gulf and Syria maps.
• The willingness to self-study and train yourself continuously based on available real-life and squadron documentation. We intend to learn to fly the F-4E together, not to spoon-feed knowledge unidirectionally.
• The willingness to log your flights in the squadron AFTO 781/ARMS.
• Maintain an activity rate (lookback) that corresponds to the real-life USAF simulator and sortie requirements for at least Basic Mission Capable (BMC) status. For inexperienced aircrew, this translates to 6+2 RAP missions/simulators in 2 months (a one-month probation is applied per default), or 18+6 RAP missions/simulators in 3 months, and 24+8 RAP missions/simulators in 12 months (these annual requirements result from a proration to 33.3% as per real-life standards). In 526^th vTFS, a "real" flight needs to fulfil specific criteria in terms of realism, a "simulator" might be an air spawn, for example.
• Maintain currencies (e.g. landing currency, AAR currency) and attain a minimum number of annual basic skills events (e.g. instrument approaches) according to real-life regulations.
• Maintain a weapons proficiency or familiarity in all weapons carried by the F-4E as per real-life standards.
• Perform a monthly Emergency Procedures Evaluation (EPE) either in the shape of a simplified BOLD FACE test or an Emergency Procedures (EP) simulator.
• Within 17-months of joining the squadron and every 17 months thereafter, complete QUAL, INSTM and MSN evaluations as per AFMAN 11-2F-15E, Volume 2 standards adjusted for the F-4E, to include the associated theoretical open-book examinations. For Combat Mission Ready (CMR) status, passing verification (a tactical quiz) is additionally required. Members will remain in Recruit status without access to the AEM and with limited access to the BEM until completing their first QUAL and INSTM evaluations. Members will be barred from unsupervised combat missions until completing their first MSN evaluation.
• Note that you are more than welcome to fly both as a pilot and as a WSO as long as you meet the BMC sortie requirements for at least one position.

What we would like:

• Your willingness to pass on your skills to other members by acting as instructor/evaluator in due time.

How to join:

• Visit the CJTF-13 Discord and ask for 526th vTFS or contact me via PM here on the forums.
• After a short chat about your background and motivation and clarifying any questions, you will be asked to submit Tacview recordings showing you flying the F-4E in Persian Gulf and Syria. This is to verify you actually own the modules and have set up your basic controls.
• If desired, you may then review our RTM for a more in-depth look into our training system.
• With this out of the way, you will run through a brief CJTF-13 introduction (standards, expectations), after which you will hopefully be admitted as a recruit.

See you in the virtual skies!

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Edited April 16 by Stickler

[Mike Force Team]

Hello,

I posted a message in the squadron's discord.  I wanted to know who to contact in order to join your squadron.

Mike Force Team

[Stickler]

526th vTFS is now open for applications.

[WinOrLose]

Having previously flown the Tomcat in a squadron run by Stickler I can thoroughly recommend.

[Thanatos31]

Can recommend it and wish you guys all the best. See you soon - 

Red Leads. 

Edited February 20, 2024 by Thanatos31

[Stickler]

With the release of the module now having been announced for May 21st, 2024, here's your chance to get in right from the start.

[WolfhoundCH]

All the best guys, greetings from the rotorheads

 

Edited June 2, 2024 by WolfhoundCH

[Stickler]

Some updates to the original post.

[Stickler]

Original post updated.

[Stickler]

Two sample range sheets added to original post.