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slightly below the intercepted aircraft altitude) in the general
direction the intercepted aircraft is expected to turn.

The interceptor will rock its wings (daytime) or flash external
lights/select afterburners (night) while crossing

the intercepted aircraft's flight path. The interceptor will roll out
in the direction the intercepted aircraft is

expected to turn before returning to verify the aircraft of interest is
complying. The intercepted aircraft is

expected to execute an immediate turn to the direction of the
intercepting aircraft. If the aircraft of interest does

not comply, the interceptor may conduct a second climbing turn across
the intercepted aircraft's flight path

(minimum 500 feet separation and commencing from slightly below the
intercepted aircraft altitude) while

expending flares as a warning signal to the intercepted aircraft to
comply immediately and to turn in the direction

indicated and to leave the area. The interceptor is responsible to
maintain safe separation during these and all

intercept maneuvers. Flight safety is paramount.

NOTE

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NORAD interceptors will take every precaution to preclude the
possibility of the intercepted aircraft experiencing jet

wash/wake turbulence; however, there is a potential that this condition
could be encountered.

During Night/IMC, the intercept will be from below flight path.

FIG 5

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Intercept Procedures

c.  Helicopter Intercept phases

(see [1]FIG 5

[2]-

[3]6

[4]-

[5]2).

pproach Phase.

Aircraft intercepted by helicopter may be approached from any
direction, although

the helicopter should close for identification and signaling from
behind. Generally, the helicopter will approach

off the left side of the intercepted aircraft. Safe separation between
the helicopter and the unidentified aircraft

will be maintained at all times.

2.  Identification Phase.

The helicopter will initiate a controlled closure toward the aircraft
of interest,

holding at a distance no closer than deemed necessary to establish
positive identification and gather the necessary

information. The intercepted pilot should expect the interceptor
helicopter to take a position off his left wing

slightly forward of abeam.

3.  Post Intercept Phase.

Visual signaling devices may be used in an attempt to communicate with
the

intercepted aircraft. Visual signaling devices may include, but are not
limited to, LED scrolling signboards or

blue flashing lights. If compliance is not attained through the use of
radios or signaling devices, standard ICAO

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National Security and Interception Procedures

References

1. file:///media/stevei/plnkx/aspirations/go-faraim/work/src/faraim/faa/aim/484/aim-484.html#0
2. file:///media/stevei/plnkx/aspirations/go-faraim/work/src/faraim/faa/aim/484/aim-484.html#0
3. file:///media/stevei/plnkx/aspirations/go-faraim/work/src/faraim/faa/aim/484/aim-484.html#0
4. file:///media/stevei/plnkx/aspirations/go-faraim/work/src/faraim/faa/aim/484/aim-484.html#0
5. file:///media/stevei/plnkx/aspirations/go-faraim/work/src/faraim/faa/aim/484/aim-484.html#0