Sfowi Posted July 6 Posted July 6 (edited) The 335th ‘Chiefs’ traditionally is DCAF’s specialised air to air squadron, currently operating the F-15E Strike Eagle and embracing the immense air to ground capabilities the platform offers. Thanks to the incredible power of the F-15E’s -229 engines, APG-70 and load carrying capacity, the Chiefs have the ability to stay on station longer, fly higher and faster than any other type in DCAF’s roster. If you are interested in rigorous training, getting a comprehensive air to air understanding as well as a solid air to ground skillset, being part of complex operations, immersive experiences, and getting the best out of what DCS has to offer, this is the squadron for you. By the end of the training syllabus , you will be able to operate as a wingman in a flight, execute fourship tacform and BVR in any weather, at any time of day; all without datalink. You will be trained in both DCA and OCA fundamentals in order to tailor the squadron’s air to air tasking according to the mission at hand; including an appreciation of ACM execution. Air to air refuelling, day or night, will be the norm. We also operate within our secondary air to ground role, executing complex profiles planned meticulously and chosen specifically to be best suited to the threat environment be it pre-planned JDAM strikes or 200ft TFR ingresses with pop-up strikes at night. The squadron currently consists of 6 regular pilots and is looking to expand our roster with a handful of new cadets in anticipation of further operations in August to Early October. The 335th is a very tight knit community that is passionate about what it does and its role in DCAF. We strive to constantly develop ourselves, not only from the baseline of training, but to progress further with flight leading, instructor qualifications, and mission planning for the overarching DCAF organisation. If you are interested in being part of a highly motivated, well organised and ambitious squadron and do your part, the 335th is a prime choice. If you work hard in training, be assured that you will find your time in DCAF greatly rewarding. Applicants will join for an introductory talk as to what we do, and what is expected from one another. Subject to your introductory talk, you will be invited for some checkrides to assess your initial skill level to decide whether we want to take you on for our training program . After the introductory talk, we will give you all the necessary resources to succeed and invite you to undertake checkrides to ensure your competence at operating the Strike Eagle, to then build tactical skills on top of existing airframe knowledge. This will include a flying ability assessment with an assessor from startup to shutdown, basic manoeuvres, aircraft handling and air to air refuelling. In addition you will be asked to play a custom mission and submit a tacview and trackfile of your basic combat performance(we aren’t looking for procedures but more to ensure that you are comfortable with using the airframe in basic combat). Upon final review among 335th recruitment officers, if you are accepted we will provide you access to our comprehensive training syllabus, and you will begin formal training based on yours and instructor availability. Training sessions will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the off season, and when operations resume training will be on Tuesdays and every other Thursday, however, additional sessions are possible for those keen to develop skills further if instructor availability permits 335th Basic training program consists of: Domestics Visual circuits – touch and goes around the airfield with controller, Departures & Arrivals – flying in and out of the aerodrome traffic zone, Day and Night Formation flying & TACFORM Day and Night Air to Air Refuelling Basic Air to Ground Unguided Air to Surface Precision Guided Air to Surface Within Visual Range Air to Air Basic Fighter Manoeuvres Air Combat Manoeuvring Beyond Visual Range Air to Air All Weather Intercept theory Beyond Visual Range timelines Defensive Counter Air BVR modifications Offensive Counter Air BVR modifications Once these skills are met, you will be a full fledged member of the Chiefs, with your own Jet and Nose art. You will then be eligible to fly on operations as well as take part in additional training sessions with the rest of the squadron tofurther develop your skills. A note on the ongoing state of the Strike Eagle As the Elephant in the room, and as all players of DCS are likely aware, the future of the Strike Eagle by Razbam Simulations is in limbo. The current squadron direction is to not abandon the incredible multirole capabilities this airframe provides in its current state. In the long term, future modules with similar capabilities may be considered upon release, however, it is our sincerest hope that development and maintenance of the Strike Eagle will be resumed in the near future. If you would like to get in contact to find out more about the 335th specifically and what we do before applying, please get in contact with any of our recruitment officers on Discord: https://discord.gg/dcaf Sfowi Seba If you would like to apply, please follow the links below: https://forum.dcs.world/clubs/page/92-apply-socials/ We look forward to meeting you soon, 335th Exec Team Wampum! Edited July 6 by Sfowi
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