AFMAN11-2F-15V3 — F-15 – Operations Procedures

AFMAN11-2F-15V3 governs minimum Air Force procedures for effective and safe F-15 operations, including mission planning and instrument procedures.

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  • Publication number: AFMAN11-2F-15V3
  • Title: F-15 – OPERATIONS PROCEDURES
  • Date: 2020-11-25

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It covers mission planning, normal operating procedures, maneuvering parameters, minimum altitudes, and instrument approaches. The publication requires compliance with its procedures and attachments, while identifying conditions for Category D minimums at certain airfields.

Applies to: It applies to all F-15 A-D units, including the Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard (ANG).

Topics covered

  • F-15 mission planning
  • F-15 normal operating procedures
  • Minimum altitude requirements
  • Formation operations
  • Instrument approach categories
  • F-15 navigational equipment capabilities
  • CBRNE operations

Questions and answers

What approach category is used for the F-15?

The F-15 is approach Category E. Accomplish missed approach in accordance with flight manual procedures. Missed approach airspeed is 200-250 KIAS. (paragraph 4)

When can Category D minimums be used for F-15 approaches?

Use approach Category D minimums at an emergency/divert airfield where no Category E minimums are published. (paragraph 4)

Can practice instrument approaches use Category D minimums?

Further, practice instrument approaches may be flown using Category D minimums if VMC can be maintained throughout the procedure. (paragraph 4)

What speed limit applies during the missed approach segment when using Category D minimums?

The aircraft is flown at 255 knots true airspeed (KTAS) or less for the missed approach segment of the approach. (paragraph 4)

When may F-15C/D aircraft use Category D minimums at airfields without published Category E minimums?

(USAFE/AFAFRICA) F-15C/D aircraft may utilize approach Category D minimums when conducting USAFE/AFAFRICA tasked tempo temporary duty (TDY)s or Flying Training Deployments (FTDs) to airfields without published Category E minimums, with prior OG/CC or equivalent authority notification in order to accomplish the USAFE/AFAFRICA mission more efficiently. (paragraph 4)

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