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T.O. GR1F16CJ1CL2 AR8 OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: 1 Enter any brute force disconnect as a discrepancy in the AFTO Form 781. The entry will specify which type of brute force disconnect occurred. 2 C Following an inadvertent brute force disconnect, air refueling will be terminated except during fuel emergencies or when continuation of air refueling is dictated by operational necessity. 3 C F A controlled tension brute force disconnect will be accomplished only as a last resort, after all other normal and emergency methods of disconnect have failed. F The receiver pilot must not jerk the boom out with rapid thrust change toward IDLE or by using speedbrakes; to do so may cause serious structural damage. Gradual power reduction will suffice to effect a disconnect. F Fly stabilized at contact altitude until certain the nozzle is clear of the receptacle and slipway. F Air refueling for the receiver which required controlled tension disconnect will be terminated except during fuel emergencies or when continuation of air refueling is dictated by operational necessity. AR8 8 3/4 " Page |