9.12. Knock-It-Off (KIO) and Terminate Procedures

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9.12.1. Objective. Cease maneuvering.

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9.12.2. Description. KIO is used when safety of flight is a factor or when doubt or confusion exists. KIO is transmitted when any of the training rules listed in AFMAN 11-2T-6V3, are violated. The terminate call is used to direct a specific aircraft or flight to cease maneuvering and proceed as briefed or directed. Terminate is used when safety of flight is not a factor.

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9.12.3. Procedure. The procedures for KIO and terminate are very similar.

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9.12.3.1. KIO. The KIO drill is normally initiated over the radio. Aircraft with radio failure signal KIO with a continuous wing rock. The aircraft observing a continuous wing rock should transmit KIO and provide required assistance. Any member of the formation may initiate a KIO. For example either aircraft transmits, “Texan, knock-it-off”. Number 1 acknowledges, “Texan 1, knock-it-off,” followed by number 2 stating, “Texan 2, knock- it-off”. Under normal circumstances, the aircraft initiating the KIO briefly states the reason for initiating the drill to enhance situational awareness and eliminate confusion for the formation. Number 2 should then await directions from number 1.

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9.12.3.1.1. At the KIO call, number 1 continues the current maneuver without changing power setting. This ensures predictability and aids in flight path deconfliction, which should be the primary concern for all aircraft. If any aircraft loses sight, the aircraft losing sight should make the appropriate “blind” radio call. Upon hearing a KIO call or observing a continuous wing rock, all participating aircraft will “C – C – M – A" and await further clearance (T-2):

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9.12.3.1.2. C – C – M – A:

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9.12.3.1.2.1. C - Clear the flight path

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9.12.3.1.2.2. C - Cease maneuvering and climb or descend to a safe altitude. If in fingertip, number two will maneuver away from number one to ensure deconfliction.

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9.12.3.1.2.3. M - Maintain visual with other aircraft.

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9.12.3.1.2.4. A - Acknowledge with a call sign in order of position in formation, or with a wing rock if the radios have failed.

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9.12.3.1.3. Obtain verbal or visual clearance before resuming maneuvers.

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9.12.3.2. Terminate. Used to direct a specific aircraft or flight to cease maneuvering, clear the flight path, and proceed as briefed or directed. Any aircraft in the formation may initiate “terminate.” Use “terminate” to cease maneuvering when number 2 has met the desired learning objectives, or if number 2 is outside position parameters (desired learning objectives are not achievable).

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9.12.3.2.1. The terminate call is acknowledged in the same manner as a KIO call, and all participating aircraft will “C – C – M – A" and await further clearance.

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9.12.3.2.2. Example: “Texan terminate; Texan 1 terminate.” Number 2 promptly replies with, “Texan 2 terminate.” Number 1 smoothly transitions to a shallow turn or level flight until number 2 has attained the desired formation parameters. Once back in position, number 2 may signal for continued maneuvering by calling “in” (“Texan 2, in”). At this point, number 1 may continue maneuvering or direct the formation, as desired.

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