Fighter pilots

Fighter pilots are Dalmer specifically trained to pilot crafts designed for combat. 
== Overview ==
Fighter pilots are one of the most common positions of any armed force (the other being arguably infantry). Selection processes in most military organizations make the training process to become a pilot compulsory. 
== Training ==
Typically, a fighter pilot is trained to engage in air, ground and water combat while in the cockpit of a fighter craft. Fighter pilots undergo specialized training in warfare and houndfighting (close range machine to machine combat). A fighter pilot with at least five kills becomes known as an ace.
== Craft and Ship Warfare ==
Given the limited use of ships in battle against the other races, STAMP armies have comparatively little pilots when compared to the other Local Military Forces. 
As such, most combat scenarios between ships or crafts are in inter Dalmer conflicts. This led to the development of several fighter pilot tactics. 
=== Offensive ===
Medium and long range homing missiles can be fired at targets outside or beyond visual range. However, when a pilot is houndfighting at short-range, position relative to the opponent is critical. Outperformance of another pilot and that pilot's craft or ship is critical to maintain the upper-hand.
If one pilot has a greater range than the other, it would choose to fire first, before being in range of the enemy's weapon systems. This is critical due to the fact that an enemy's weapon payload is often unknown at first, and is revealed as the fight progresses.
=== Defensive ===
Pilots are trained to employ specific tactics and maneuvers when they are under attack. Attacks from homing weapon systems such as missiles are usually countered with electronic countermeasures, Flares and chaff. 
If none of these countermeasures are possible, 
These missiles could be avoided by simply turning sharply, which essentially caused the missile to lose sight of the target aircraft. 
Another tactic is to exploit a missile's range by performing evasive maneuvers until the missile runs out of fuel.
=== Ship command ===
An individual who possesses an exceptional academic record, physical fitness, healthy well-being, and a strong mental drive will have a higher chance of being selected for ship command training, which is far more specialized and demanding than that for piloting crafts. 
Ship pilot candidates are also expected to exhibit strong leadership and teamwork abilities. As such, in nearly all armed forces, fighter pilots, as are pilots of most other aircraft, are of warrior or officer ranking.
== Houndfighting ==
A houndfight, is a battle between crafts and/or ships conducted at close range.
Houndfighting refers to tactical situations requiring the use of individual fighter maneuvers to attack while evading one or more opponents. 
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