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What is Alert?
Alert (Airspace Contol Alert (ACA)) is a big part of the ANG mission. Being on status is something we take seriously but isn’t always as much fun as BFM over the ocean or a low-level through the mountains. This video ends up being mostly about CAP but has some interesting context, especially for DC.
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funny thing is, I didn’t even know about alert until my last drill when one of the guys from my shop took me their to go get some work done and also check it out. definitely something I am glad I learned about; its so sick.
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It’s also a huge resource generator for the unit. An alert mission will usually add 10 pilots and dozens of maintainers.
Why might this matter to you? Well (all else being equal) units with an ACA mission can keep more folks full-time and may feel a bit busier day to day.
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Alert missions to the right people are definitely sick. Something about being on standby to scramble and be the literal first line of defense is so cool.
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The scramble takeoffs are awesome it feels like stealing.
Lightweight, Max AB. You have to raise the gear right at 190 knots or you’ll blow through 300 in the 15” it takes to retract.
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