Flight Discipline. Flight discipline requires an in-depth knowledge of flight rules,
unit standards, and the procedures in this manual. Additionally, it requires strict adherence to
the plan given in the preflight brief and any real-time alterations directed by number 1 during
flight. It begins with mission preparation and continues through briefing, ground ops, flight,
and debrief. Number 2 must speak up rather than allow the flight to enter an unsafe or
unauthorized situation. If the directed tasks are beyond number 2‘s ability, he or she must
immediately inform number 1. Flight discipline means flying in the proper parameters for the
formation position directed by the flight lead with no tolerance for remaining out of position.
As number 2, always strive to fly within the proper formation position parameters. As
number 1, correct any wingman deviations immediately by directing number 2 to the proper
position if appropriate corrections are not being made. Number 2 will query number 1
immediately if unsure of assigned position. Uncompromising flight discipline is absolutely
essential for successful mission execution