ACM (Air Combat Maneuvering)

Air Combat Maneuvering (ACM) refers to a set of tactics and techniques used by fighter pilots during aerial combat. It involves maneuvering aircraft to gain a positional advantage over an opponent, enabling effective engagement or evasion in dogfights. ACM emphasizes speed, agility, and strategic positioning to outsmart the enemy. Pilots learn various maneuvers, such as turns, climbs, and dives, to dodge attacks, aim weapons, and achieve tactical superiority in the air. Essentially, ACM is about using skillful flying to maximize combat effectiveness in engaged aerial operations.