General Discussion
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(9,298 posts)Interception Procedures
a. General
1. Identification intercepts during peacetime operations are vastly different than those conducted
under increased states of readiness. Unless otherwise directed by the control agency, intercepted
aircraft will be identified by type only. When specific information is required (i.e. markings, serial
numbers, etc.) the interceptor aircrew will respond only if the request can be conducted in a safe
manner. During hours of darkness or Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC), identification
of unknown aircraft will be by type only. The interception pattern described below is the typical
peacetime method used by air interceptor aircrews. In all situations, the interceptor aircrew will
use caution to avoid startling the intercepted aircrew and/or passengers
http://amd.nbc.gov/dts/tsdocs/InterceptionProcedures.pdf