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Operations Manual
This document is to be abided by & referenced by all MODv pilots flying with MODv remarks on the VATSIM Network. Version 1.5
GDPR Privacy Policy
Ministry of Defence Virtual (MODv) complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (2018) and with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 (COPPA).
TAC-C2 (TC2)
TAC-C2 is limited to REC trained pilots. Pilots are to go through the training listed in the document before being operational for OPS/ Multi-VSO events (Unless Prior Permission is given by OPS ADMs)
JTAC Training (JTC)
JTAC is limited to trained pilots. Pilots are to go through the training listed in the document before being being able to conduct operational missions.
Fast Jet Training (FJ) RAF Valley
Theory
Training Layout
Resources
Theory
Training Layout
Resources
Chapter 1 - Prologue
Ministry of Defence (UK) Virtual has been established to give VATSIM members the opportunity to be a part of a community focusing on flying realistic military operations within the United Kingdom (and British Overseas Territories), including the Royal Air Forc...
Chapter 2 - General
2.1 Expectations All members are expected to conform to high standards, as is customary for all VSOA pilots. We expect pilots to; Act Professional - In order to maintain the integrity of the organisation and as not to reflect badly on the VSOD, we expect al...
Chapter 3 - Training
3.1 Scope MODv will provide training for members to ensure they have the required skills and knowledge to operate effectively as a VSOA member. We put a big emphasis on self study and expect trainees to ask questions and read around the subject where required...
Chapter 4 - Operations
4.1 Operational Structure MODv replicates a variety of operators, including the Royal Air Force (RAF), the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm, the Army Air Corps (AAC) and various MOD contractors such as Draken and the Empire Test Pilots School. Trained pilots may part...
GDPR Privacy Policy
Preface Ministry of Defence Virtual (MODv) complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (2018) and with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 (COPPA). The European Union does not have an independent law that addresses the protection of ...
List of abbreviations
ACA Airspace Controlling Authority AO Area of Operations ASAC Airborne Surveillance and Control | Aerospace Surveillance and Control AWACS Airborne Warning And Control System BRAA Bearing Range Altitude Aspect CAS Close Air Support CRC Control and Report...
Tactical Command and Control (TAC-C2)
Tactical Command and Control (TAC-C2) TAC-C2 is an overarching term used to encompass AWACS, ASAC and Airspace Control in a tactical environment. It is not necessarily related to the provision of Air Traffic Control Services. Within the VATSIM environment AWA...
Brevity Codes
Brevity codes are used to keep communication brief and concise while delivering as much information as possible. See below some of the more commonly used TAC-C2 Brevity Codes. Code Meaning ABORT Cease action or terminate the a...
PICTURE vs BRAA
There are two types of transmission that you will hear from a TAC-C2 controller providing air defence operations: PICTURE - This is a descriptive overview broadcast aimed for all players on a frequency. Think of it as building a map of the current situation. ...
Example of an Intercept
In the below example, SOLEX01 is an AWACS aircraft providing UK Air Defence C2. RAZOR11 is a Typhoon aircraft that has just departed on a prebriefed Air Defence sortie. The TRACK is currently a BOGEY. NB: This is only an example and not every situation will fo...
AC and TAC-P
Airspace Control In the sphere of TAC-C2, Airspace Control relates to the co-ordination of units to facilitate another operation, usually on the surface. There may be some cross over with TAC-P, especially where TLS or CAS Operations are concerned. In th...
SCAR and SAROPS
SCAR SCAR is a unique mission set for a TAC-C2 aircraft. This mission will usually be carried out autonomously within a defined geographical area (A DA in training, a KB on Operations) and is split into two specific taskings. Reconnaissance of the AO to ...
Training Layout
AWACS / RN ASAC / ACA requirements: Pilot, Recon Rated, not a controller. Does not provide ATS. Carried out utilising “on board sensors” CRC Boulmer ASAC requirements: VATSIM C1, Military Approach Rated. Carried out using a controller client with designat...
Further Brevity Codes
FURBALL Non Friendly and Friend A/c are within 5nm ACTION Begin a Pre-briefed manoeuvre/attack SPIKE You are being locked CLEAN, DEFENDING No threats / evading threat HOOK Execute 180° turn...
SCAR ATTACK BRIEFING
SCAR Attack Briefing Deconfliction Instructions: “ “ (Block altitudes, keypads/quadrants, geor...
Procedures
JTAC Operations can only be completed in an OBSERVER Position, using non VATSIM radio channels, I.e JTAC DISCORD Channel . It is key to note that VATSIM does not recognise this position as a controller. JTACs are responsible for CAS Briefs, callsign in Transp...
Mission Identifiers
Each Mission has a phonetic letter to go alongside it, this is to clear up any ambiguities of the type mission. TANGO - Transport ALPHA - AirDrop WHISKEY - Re Supply CHARLIE - CAS SIERRA - Strike X-RAY - Recon The order of ...
CAS
Once the Aircraft has joined the channel with the JTAC the check in process begins, this it to inform the JTAC of the airframes payload and playtime. The check in will follow a specific order, Callsign, Type, Payload, Playtime (Time on station), fuel state (...
TRANSPORT
Transport could be called in for many reasons, air drops, casevacs or transport of equipment/personnel to or from an area of operation. Many of the key words and procedures such as checking in and aborting apply as the same with FJ. Airdrop Airdrops are con...
Training
JTAC requirements: Trained as a Pilot (any route) Does not provide ATS. Carried out utilising JTAC Discord Channel JTAC Training evolutions: Direct a RW for a casevac or Transport Direct a FW for an airdrow Direct a CAS strike