ROYAL AIR FORCE AEROBATIC TEAM THE RED ARROWS DISPLAY DIRECTIVE PART 1 ISSUED BY COMDT CFS STANDING ORDERS & ADMINISTRATION Change 25 DIRECTIVE AND STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR THE ROYAL AIR FORCE AEROBATIC TEAM (THE RED ARROWS) RECORD OF AMENDMENTS Amendment Incorporated Date Comments List By Wg Cdr Initial Issue 11 May 12 RAFAT Wg Cdr Change 1 19 Jun 12 - Re-issue of Part 1 Annex D. RAFAT - New Section on G Protection Part 1 para 48-54. Wg Cdr Change 2 20 Aug 12 - Site Surveys Section Updated Part 1 para 64. RAFAT - New Part 4 Section 4 Manoeuvre G Analysis. Wg Cdr - Amends three Part 4 CONOPS Annexes to incorporate the G considerations Change 3 5 Sep 12 RAFAT from Part 4 Section 4, including Flat Split, Gypo Break and Vortex. - RAFAT DD now a continuous document: All references to 2012 removed. - Minor changes throughout Parts 1, 3 & 4 to re-organise and consolidate. Wg Cdr Change 4 9 Nov 12 - Addition of contents page. RAFAT - Removal of 2012 PDA and addition of Winter Training Plan in Part 2. - Addition of RAFAT PDA process Annex F to Part 1. - Updates reflecting changes in RAFAT C2 Structure. Change 5 OC RAFAT 10 Dec 12 - Small amendments to Pax requirements. - Small changes to admin regarding aircrew t-shirts. - Full update for 2013 PDA. Change 6 OC RAFAT 17 May 13 - 2013 PDA Documentation and Waivers in Part 2. - Update of Passenger Regs in line with TGOs. - Update correcting errors from previous version. Change 7 OC RAFAT 13 Oct 13 - Inclusion of Pilot Placement process in part 1. - Minor changes resulting from internal audit. - Full review following Comdt CFS handover. - Review of selection process. Change 8 SO RAFAT 30 Mar 14 - Review of C2 Structure. - Inclusion of SO RAFAT within assurance chain. - Deletion of turnbacks. - Part 2 updated for PDA. Change 9 OC RAFAT 27 May 14 - Removal of some duplication between Part 3 and Part 4. - Minor corrections throughout. - Part 1 updated to include AOC 22 Gp Mission Directive, AOC 22 Gp RAFAT Change 10 OC RAFAT 6 Oct 14 Directive. - Part 2 2014 PDA removed, and 2015 Winter Training Programme included. - AOC 22 Gp Mission Directive removed. - AOC 22 Gp RAFAT Directive to AL1. Change 11 OC RAFAT 7 Jan 15 - Winter Trg Plan Approval by Comdt CFS. - Part 4 updated to include new manoeuvres for 2015 display. - Minor changes and corrections throughout. - More guidance on LL transits to balance MAC and other risks. - Changes to PAX terminology and classification. - Change to RAFAT Flight Approvals and Requirements Table. Change 12 OC RAFAT 26 Apr 15 - Removal of looping break from PDA process. - Part 2 updated for PDA. Winter Trg approval removed. - Minor changes to SOPs (Part 3). i Change 25 Amendment Incorporated Date Comments List By Change 13 OC RAFAT 01 Jul 15 - Rear cockpit, internal anti-G trouser policy change. - Change SO role from COS CFS to OC Ops Valley. Change 14 OC RAFAT 2 Oct 15 - Reference to DDH changed to ADDH. - Part 2: PDA 2015 paperwork replaced by 2016 Training Plan. - Update to Rear cockpit, internal anti-G trouser policy in Part 1. Change 15 OC RAFAT 26 Apr 16 - Part 2 updated for PDA 2016. Winter Trg approval removed. - Changes to reflect amendments to RA2335. - Change of Comdt CFS. Change 16 OC RAFAT 16 Jun 16 - Change of SO to HQ CFS COS. - Rework of Part 1 to incorporate changes on transition from TGOs to GASOs. Change 17 OC RAFAT 5 Jan 17 - PDA 16 removed and replaced by Training Programme for 2017. - New AOC Directive for RAFAT. - Part 1 updated to reflect changes to CAP403/RA2335. - Part 2 updated for PDA 2017. Winter Trg approval removed. Change 18 OC RAFAT 28 May 17 - Part 3 reviewed and updated. - Part 4 reviewed and updated. Change 19 OC RAFAT 12 Dec 17 - WTP 18 incorporated / PDA 17 removed. - Updated AOC 22 Gp Directive 18/01. Change 20 OC RAFAT 20 Apr 18 - Revised WTP 18 AL1. - Updated Manoeuvre Briefs/Risk Control Measures. - Part 1 reviewed and updated. - Part 2 updated for PDA 2018. Winter Training approval removed. Change 21 OC RAFAT 23 May 18 - Part 3 reviewed. - Part 4 updated, new Manoeuvre Briefs and Risk Control Measures added. - PDA 18 removed. Change 22 OC RAFAT 01 Feb 19 - Approval to Train/WTP 19. - AOC Directive to RAFAT 19/01 issued. - PDA 19 issued. - RAFAT Flypast Tasking updated to correct references. Change 23 OC RAFAT 29 May 19 - SC training package incorporated. - Refined restricted/prohibited manoeuvres and PAX limitations. - Part 1 reviewed and updated. Includes updated AOC Directive 20/01. Change 24 OC RAFAT 13 Dec 19 - Part 2 WTP incorporated. Change 24 - Part 1 - Updated passenger flying regulations. Alignment with new RA2340 OC RAFAT 1 Apr 20 amend regulations. - Part 1 reviewed and updated. - Part 2 Winter training plan removed; PDA 2020 issued. Change 25 OC RAFAT 8 Jul 20 - Part 3 reviewed and updated. - Part 4 reviewed and updated ii Change 25 AIR OFFICER COMMANDING NO 1 GROUP AOC NUMBER 1 GROUP ACCEPTANCE OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE AEROBATIC TEAM DISPLAY DIRECTIVE 20/1 1. This Royal' Air Force Aerobatic Team (RAFAT) Display Directive was endorsed by AOC 22 Gp as the Operating Duty Holder (ODH) and accepted as part of his Public Display Authority, dated 8 Jul 20. As part of the RAFAT transfer from 22 Gp to 1 Gp, and as the incoming ODH for RAFAT, I accept this Directive in full and endorse the foreword written by AOC 22 Gp. 2. This Directive defines the 2020 Display Season and will expire upon the conclusion of that season. This document will then be reviewed and re-issued, under my signature, for the 2021 Display Season. A Marshall AVM AOC 1 Gp 17 Aug 20 iii Change 25 AIR OFFICER COMMANDING NO 22 GROUP ROYAL AIR FORCE AEROBATIC TEAM DIRECTIVE 20/01 AL1 FOREWARD Context 1. Background. The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team (RAFAT), the Red Arrows, has held a privileged place with the British public since its formation in 1964. The Team’s reputation for excellence on the ground and in the air, across all ranks and trades, at home and overseas is second to none in the aerobatic community and is widely admired by air forces and spectators around the World. This reputation for Great British Excellence and RAF/Defence influence has key relevance to the UK drive for prosperity and inspiring the next generation in aerospace. This was borne out by the 2016 Asia-Pacific tour, 2017 ME Tour, extensive coverage of RAF100 in 2018 and a North America tour in 2019. The Team and its activities should be viewed through a lens that is less about ‘show closing’ and more about ‘market opening’, and as a ‘convening asset for UK prosperity and social mobility’. Building UK Plc opportunity and reputation exists at home, and particularly abroad alongside UK businesses and OGD, the linkage back into RAF principles and practices such as leadership, management, risk analysis, resilience development and training concepts. This activity remains novel and contentious, requiring the clearest command oversight, the closest control and the strongest governance. 2. Scope. This Directive provides direction for RAFAT in Display Season 2020 (DS20); it is incorporated into Part 1 of the RAFAT Display Directive and replaces AOC 22 Gp RAFAT Directive 19/01 dated 23 Jan 19. This Directive AL1 incorporates amendments made to DS20 due to COVID-19 and reflects RAFAT’s transfer to 1 Gp during the season. Direction 3. Aim. The aim of this document is to direct RAFAT activity for DS20 to deliver UK Govt, Defence and RAF objectives. 4. Intent. CAS has confirmed his direction and guidance for RAFAT: “to conduct a safe, memorable, visually exciting formation display (up to 9-ship using the Hawk T Mk1) by the RAF Aerobatics Team (RAFAT – The Red Arrows). The display will be in accordance with extant UK aviation/display regulations as far as practicable (waivers will be sought where necessary). ALARP and Tolerable risk will be judged/held by the Chief of the Air Staff on behalf of the SofS. The purpose is to use and demonstrate the skills, professionalism and capabilities of the RAF to respective target audiences in line with Defence Strategic Direction to support Defence Engagement nationally and internationally, together with HMG’s plans for Global Britain, influence, prosperity and prestige. This involves UK and overseas displays (and flypasts) for public, business, defence and national engagement opportunities, both independently and in support of other Government departments and key national campaigns, specifically GREAT, and commemorative events.” iv Change 25 My intent is that in DS20 RAFAT will deliver another world-class aerobatic display season that is safe, dynamic and innovative. Display duration and frequency will be adjusted to account for Hawk T1 fleet pressure and we will manage the aircraft to meet the revised OSD of 2030. RAFAT events will again be focussed on high-end objectives, closely linked to RAF, Defence and UKG outcomes (through the Air and Joint Commitments Strategic SGs (A & JCSSGs)) and accountable to public scrutiny. All Reds, Blues and support personnel will act as ambassadors and promote policy and reputation wherever the team is displaying. I will continue to look ahead to settle a long-term base proposition for RAFAT and evaluate options for its development and projection through other means, such as the online environment, VR and other technological opportunities. The role of RAFAT in enhancing and protecting the RAF’s reputation for excellence is a clear goal. 5. Objectives. My objectives for RAFAT in priority order are to: a.