DCS: F-16C Viper | Countermeasures Update

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In this DCS: F-16C Viper video, we’ll discuss the semi-automatic and automatic dispense modes for the Countermeasure and Dispenser Set, or CMDS. This is a continuation of the earlier CMDS lesson that discussed setting up programs to release chaff and flares. Please see the linked card.

Programs 1 to 4 can be selected from the programs dial on the CMDS panel and initiated by pressing forward on the CMS switch, Program 5 is triggered from the slap switch above the throttle, and Program six is run by pressing left on the CMs switch.

Each of the six programs can be edited from the CMDS DED page. Select LIST and the CMDS button 7. From the main CMDS DED page we can set bingo levels and turn on and off the voice alerts for countermeasure release feedback and request counter when using the semi-automatic mode.

Dobber right brings us to Program 1 and we can cycle to the other Programs by pressing the Steerpoint rocker switch on the ICP.

Earlier, we just had the manual release mode as selected from the CMDS panel, and this would manually run the selected program. We now though have the semi-automatic and automatic options from the CMDS modes dial.

When set to semi-automatic and your aircraft has been locked, “counter” will be heard and DISPENSE RDY will be displayed on the CMDS panel. It up to you to manually initiate the selected program. Again, this can be Programs 1 to 4 as selected on the CMDS program dial with a CMS switch forward press, Program 5 by pressing the slap switch, and Program six by pressing CMS switch left. This gives you the potential for three different Programs at your fingertips.

When the CMDS dial is set to AUTO, the CMDS will automatically run the selected program on the CMDS panel. You will need to be careful with this though as it could quickly exhaust your countermeasures if not careful.

Also, on the CMDS mode dial is the bypass option. When selected, pressing CMS forward will release one chaff and one flare. This cannot be modified until we add the data cartridge option.