Slide titled 'ICAO Intercept Procedure - Intercepted Aircraft' with procedural steps and diagrams of aircraft in formation for intercepting an aircraft, including instructions to remain predictable and communicate with ATC, marked as unclassified.

Intercept Procedures

Intercept Procedures

  • Typically two fighters approach from the stern—you may only see one

  • Fighter rocks wings to signal intercept

  • Fighter is responsible for safe separation

Your Actions

  • Remain predictable—altitude, heading, airspeed (DON’T DESCEND)

  • Acknowledge fighter with wing rock

  • Talk to ATC

  • Talk to fighter on 121.5

Post Intercept

  • Comply with instructions

  • Land where directed