Resident evil: US Air Force's most-feared squadrons

Forces News has been given special access to the US Air Force squadrons giving American and allied pilots "the hardest challenge they'll probably ever face".
64th and 65th Aggressor Squadron, based at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, are the US Air Force's 'enemy' squadrons.
Their mantra is 'learn, teach, replicate' and they provide realistic air threats for training pilots by acting like adversaries.
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[@carlparlatore294]

When I was on active duty and stationed at Nellis AFB flying the F-16 Viper (1981 - 1985) we would fly against the aggressor sqs. At that time the aggressors were flying F-5s - it was some of the best air-to-air training I ever had in my 26 yrs of flying fighters for the USAF!

[@Carlos27thFS]

So how did the Viper do against the 14, 15, or 18 in a2a?

[@carlparlatore294]

@@Carlos27thFS We did very well - not just bravado but fact - at Nellis we had a number of opportunities to do DACT - Dissimilar Air Combat Tactics - our Sq., the 429 TFS, also worked it out with Red Flag that if they needed RED Air we would be happy to fill that role. I can recall a number of missions with the Eagle and one or two with the 14 but really don't have any memory of the 18. The Viper, if flown right was a very dangerous adversary - you really needed to pay attention to radar missiles - or else you would get shot in the lips - but we worked out some very clever tactics to allow us to get close and if we got to the merge without getting hit, then we ate them like a grape! ONE BIG DANGER - the Viper could very easily kill you with GLOC - and I am sad to say we lost several very good pilots and friends that way - my God rest their souls.

[@Carlos27thFS]

@@carlparlatore294 Thanks for the reply. Thanks for your service. And RIP to those pilots.

[@feminator100]

Did you know Col Femrite 1981 Aggressor at Nellis?

[@carlparlatore294]

@@feminator100 Sorry but the name is not familiar - but then again I could have but have killed too many brain cells in the last 40+ years 🙂

[@kindnuguz]

This is taking something like "Top gun" to another level.. Multiple countries involved and having actual adversaries equipment.. Either way, as I type this I can hear the rumbles of jets taking off and flying above my house heading out to the desert. It makes me proud to live where I do.. (live in N. Utah)

[@DennisMerwood-xk8wp]

Too bad that we will never see fighter jet dogfights again eh! Is this a useless exercise or what? Joyrides for Fly boys!

[@Lukyan]

​@@DennisMerwood-xk8wp Never say never!

[@Hazzelnot94]

@@DennisMerwood-xk8wp Dogfights are rare, but Ukraine and Russia had a few dogfights above Kyiv and Donbass last year. Now with the ground saturated with AA-capabilites, it has died down again. Russian fire their weapons from Russian airspace, and whatever the Ukrainians can muster fly at tree-top altitude.

[@guts-141]

@@Hazzelnot94 both sides really should settle down with their Manpads and let the flyboys duke it out in the sky

[@Hazzelnot94]

@@guts-141 I mean in my opinion, the should stop the ground war all together, and just go at it in the air.

[@ethanworden7764]

"it's like a vacuum cleaner" "it is a vacuum." 😂😂

[@briancrawford69]

The Brits and Americans train so much together that of course they're both going to be very good and they always seem to have the highest amount of respect for each other in all branches, not just air force

[@grahameward7505]

Don’t forget the Aussie’s

[@Pesmog]

The RAF and the large USAF 48th FW share the same training areas daily in the UK so they will each be very familiar with each others tactics. Both also hire in private aggressor aircraft to train with in the UK to mix it up a bit.

[@taylorrichardson850]

Bless, the uk air force wouldn’t be able to sustain a conflict on his own for more than a week, mainly due to its too low capacity and power potential. It is similar for the uk police couldn’t even implement the appaling restrictions during Covid,due to lack of staff and équipments, . Hence why they need usa behind.. welll, what’s News since 1917…

[@thenegociater3387]

cool factor of the aggressor squadrons is through the roof

[@daveconder4351]

Was one of the original crew chiefs when the Agressors were at Nellis and we had T38’s painted in Russian camouflage early 70’s 👍❤️🇺🇸🥃

[@ExilschwabeOche]

You mean Mig 28s, right?

[@AlpineVulcan]

no the t38 goshawk its a us training aircraft - they use it for scenarios - that sounds neat af man cool to hear

[@mac2626]

Thank you for service to the free world Mr. Conder.

[@daveconder4351]

@@AlpineVulcan T38Talon

[@johnwozniak5323]

Used to go tdy from george afb to Nellis for red flags and green flags in the early 80s. You guys had the most awesome paint job on your F-5s

[@ZEDNANREHIGH]

2:10 Dang I thought that was Lil Nas X helping the pilots 😂

[@brick2392]

I really like how humble he was when he was talking about the tactics what he was saying about the good guys, but he used the word adversarial for the other side instead of bad guys which I think is awesome

[@alexferguson9836]

Got buzzed so hard yesterday. 3 f16s came whipping through my valley, sneak pass style. First 2 got me looking up and the third came in low and fast. Love it.

[@anaussie213]

Ever been buzzed by a F-35? They are rather loud. Was out on the harbour on our little boat on Australia Day and a couple jets were doing an air show. Got buzzed a couple times (as I of course headed to the centre of the harbour for the best view). Was crazy seeing F-35's flying past the Sydney skyline like something from a movie.

[@eddieboy4667]

Great to know this professional work is going on. Great commentary as well. Thanks, I love this stuff.

[@withoutprejudice8301]

I was a 64th AMU Aggressor crew chief on F5E's at Nellis AFB, 1980 - 1983. For awhile my A/C was the Squadron plane # 57. Was part of first two Maple Flags at Cold Lake. Best damn assignment out of my 8.5 years service. Wearing the AMU ink on my shoulder.

[@michaelhatico7526]

Yup. I did my Cold lake TDY when the 474th EMS was alive. Helped support the Red Tigers of the 430. Seriously great times!

[@TheCoyote808]

One of the perks in some units playing OpFor roles is the slightly more lax uniform and grooming regulations. Had a buddy whose infantry battalion was pegged for aggressor role during an upcoming exercise. The CO allowed them all to grow their hair and beards out the month leading up to a 2 week exercise in the mountains and dress in civilian attire as they were portraying an insurgent force during the exercise. I got a good laugh looking at the photos of guys wearing cowboy hats, flannel shirts, and jeans he showed me. They also had to portray local populace too as part of counter insurgency training and be hostile (but not violent) towards the unit being trained to portray an unhappy populace. Apparently they had a blast yelling insults at their brothers in arms from rooftops while chucking empty soda cans at walls to spook them.

[@tams805]

My only experience is from cadets, but getting to be rioters and going ham on a shield wall was a lot of fun! Being part of the shield wall... not so much fun. One of you goes down and the whole line usually does.

[@toddw6716]

thats a disgrace.

[@dallasyap3064]

That's awesome.

[@DennisMerwood-xk8wp]

@@toddw6716 A bunch of little kids who never grew up! Still playing Cowboys and Indians!

[@rcheek207]

@@DennisMerwood-xk8wp just men living and serving

[@abhyudaysarkar5012]

Vatniks on the comments are somehow trying to link this video to baloon shootdown.

[@TuRmIx96]

Let them cope. Their fighter pilots are only good for crashing straight into the ground.

[@甘いお茶漬け]

I wonder what they’re thinking like, it seems funny

[@UnderVarosh]

Any idea what's up with the commie insignia?

[@0lig4rch19]

@@UnderVaroshI’m assuming the group was assembled to counter the looming threat of communist countries and their interceptors. As well as the whole “think like the enemy” thing. So to the reason they have them now is simpler to the reason why their planes are flying in cams that are akin to the modern Russian planes. It’s most likely a combo of immersion and tradition

[@0lig4rch19]

Similar*

[@jockstrapp21]

Our RAF were at a huge disadvantage with the Tornado F3 in BFM / DACT during exercises like Red Flag. The Typhoon has done wonders for firstly a better weapons platform with adaptable electronic integration etc, but being able to mix it up with F-15, F-16 , F-18 , Rafale, Gripen and even F-22 during so called "friendly" training 😉 & come out with a respectable reputation

[@JamesJoyce12]

sorry dude - 5th gen killed ALL 4th gens at a rate of 12:1 during Red Flag

[@jockstrapp21]

@@JamesJoyce12 The F22 is superb but both Rafale & Typhoons have nailed them a fair few times, mostly in favor of the F-22 in engagements but the Rafale & Typhoon are capable of head busting , high G , high energy BFM , and it wasnt all Glory Burgers for US pilots, sometimes it was Crepe Suzette, Wiener Schnitzel & Fish & Chips 😉

[@thecursed01]

@@jockstrapp21 also, you can probably operate 5 of those for one f-22. always keep costs in mind. why i think 1 vs 1 comparison to chinese military is pointless.

[@CrazyNikel]

@@JamesJoyce12 While I do agree the difference between 5th gen and 4th gen is rather large. And as a American infantry vet it pains me to admit. *No military platform is flawless.* You should NEVER assume victory.

[@marleycummins1675]

​​@@JamesJoyce12 This isn't true? The f22s largely lose all of their stealth capabilities when bays are opening, munitions firing etc and the RAF typhoon is equipped with superior heat seeking/thermal technology in close to medium ranges. The f22 is designed to destroy aircraft from a distance whilst maintaining a minimal radar presence etc, whilst the typhoon is designed (whilst being a jack of all trades) first and foremost for dogfights. At close range, the typhoon wipes the f-22, with superior turning capabilities, sustained flight at high G's, far more capable when it comes to high altitude operations as well as a higher maximum altitude. Two aircraft designed for somewhat interchangeable but different roles, and both aircraft could destroy the other in its specialisation. The f-22 would realistically have a 30-40 second lead on the typhoon before the roles were most likely reversed and the raptor has a typhoon up it's tail. Edit: typo

[@JoeBonnie77]

Journalist- It's like a vacuum cleaner! Pilot- it is a vacuum cleaner 😂

[@ElSer5.0]

😂

[@mdk03]

almost getting gunned in a large exercise like this proves how important teaching advanced bfm and acm still is. people say there wont ever be a within visual range fight ever again...yeah right

[@paulsd9255]

Ideally you never should see your enemy, but war is rarely ideal and it pays to be prepared.

[@jjmaxx3834]

Makes me proud to be an Air Force veteran.

[@Asc11903]

Britan are the true kings

[@Juss-Saiyan]

lol

[@messrsandersonco5985]

I love this reporter! Great reporting and sense of humour!

[@turcenoarthurjamil4364]

This is what makes the USA and NATO the best fighting force there is. They keep evolving.

[@DMulabiTalejan]

This sort of routine but it feels like we are already at war. God bless the lads

[@christianrobledo6172]

They're carrying on the Redfield Lineage. 😏

[@census3370]

That’s the most badass way to get to the flight line

[@ThatCarGuy]

Russia still uses 1950's tech PESA radars on 99 percent of their aircraft, kinda hard to replicate how bad that is lol

[@pilotwhaleproductions5880]

Have to train for the worst to fight like the best. Remember the F-16 is the most popular fighter in the world, not too far fetched to imagine Americans having to face them in some future conflict (like how Iran still primarily uses American jets and helos)

[@CatLikeSleep]

nothing has ever looked so fun and serious at the same time XD

[@JavierGomez-zq4ol]

This is the most hands on funnest training I've ever seen 👍

[@mac2626]

A huge thank you to the Aggressor Squadron and all NATO’s pilots for helping to keep our world free.🇬🇧🇺🇸🍺👍

[@nisarullah2969]

Enough is enough. Now they must fight Russian air force over Ukraine. But I know this will never ever happen.

[@litchi4507]

Free to dominate over all others not on your side.

[@mac2626]

@@litchi4507 That’s the Communist Chinese way of doing things not ours.

[@jlucas136]

​@@litchi4507 Hey join the free world then.

[@kaditravels2483]

You mean terrorize and destroy other counties, is that a freedom for you one day they’ll sure pay for it

[@1anre]

The interviewer has a humorous sense of talking.

[@nathanieljones9470]

If I had known there was a squadron known as Resident Evil, I would have studied a lot harder in school.

[@TheThewulasvegas]

I worked 16s at Nellis from 03-08. Fun times.

[@CareyB85]

wow! Awesome behind the scenes

[@beararmzkriz]

Why is nobody bringing up the Resident Evil title? 🤔 where's Chris?! Lol

[@cpcxgsr]

These videos should be longer! So well done! But there's so much that the average Joe wants to know!

[@brians3285]

A huge Thank you to all who served 🇺🇸

[@venturewise6662]

“It’s like a vacuum cleaner... It is a vacuum cleaner... “

[@sososisi4639]

DAMM i knew it Umbellar behind all this.

[@sfoeric]

Stay safe everybody at Red Flag!

[@Nevada_Dan]

Always!

[@Dasycottus]

This is why NATO training is the best in the world.

[@F16crewchief1]

@0:27 One day after our agressor flag was taken we stole the sister squadrons model off their property wrapped it in self stick plastic cooking wrap and painted it the same color as our Agressor Flagship and put it back. Their OIC saw it and flipped.

[@ziadajam5433]

Are u talking ab tomahawks? If so I’m about to kidnap you’re snake

[@380Scania]

Agressor Sqn are bad ass and keep the pilots honest on Red Flag. Us Brits love Red Flag

[@kpakaify]

Ghosts of Kiyv. Thank you for your service.

[@F16crewchief1]

@0:21 my first agressor jet

[@willleeper3439]

Ah that resident evil. This makes more sense

[@shanechostetler9997]

Amazing the amount of gear these guys have to have on their bodies.

[@juan8593]

They didn’t want to say it but it’s a dead ass mini game to improve the fighters air to air skills

[@hanscombe72]

And they all wear breitling watches. Nice!

[@MadMatt13]

Mighty wings and lame wheels. What a combination! Brilliant vid! 😁

[@jackidk-vc6ij]

Feels weird being a 6048 and seeing the gear you work on actually being used

[@jeffchandler7662]

Reporter: it’s like a vacuum cleaner Pilot : IT IS a vacuum cleaner !!!! 😂😂😂😂

[@nope.c]

What an awesome bunch of people! God bless you all! ❤️🇺🇸

[@righteousbyfaithinChrist]

Preparing our fighters by simulating enemy configurations is a great idea.

[@F16crewchief1]

Lmao @1:00 it's like a vacuum cleaner..It is a vacuum cleaner🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@reidakted4416]

I knew those Air Force guys played a lot of golf. :)

[@alexblack6421]

Lol guy rolls up at the golf course with a vacuum and sucks his pants out before Teeing off.

[@12time12]

KXTA visible on the screen with what appears to be a recently departed 737 or King Air. Fascinating.

[@Smashachu]

So, you know its the F-16, right? It's got this one big engine, but it's not like that to save fuel or anything. Usually, you'd have two engines in case one goes kaput. But the F-16? It's crazy fast and super agile, making it the top dog in the American fighter jet lineup. It's built to shine in those high-speed dogfights. Now, when you're up there flying, your main worries are SAMs (Surface-to-Air Missiles) and AARAMs (Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles). If one of these bad boys is coming at you, you've gotta do this thing called "janking." You dive down real fast, use some countermeasures, and hope the Earth's curve messes with the radar, keeping you hidden. But if that doesn't work, you go Plan B: fly sideways to the missile and try to out-turn it as it gets closer. While you're doing that fancy flying, you also use countermeasures to confuse the missile's tracking system. If the missile loses track of you for too long, it'll just self-destruct. Pretty wild, huh?

[@tinderbox218]

Let's practice against the MiGs, we're all going to need it this year

[@t10claytempered16]

I'll sleep better tonight. Professionals at work paying the price for Freedom. Thanks Fellas.

[@ghostsmoke11]

I was at red flag in 2020, part of the egress team for F-15s. great time.

[@coconut_in_a_suit975]

I can imagine that for a pilot this is a whole lot of fun

[@sigis72]

Flying in a dry suit sounds VERY uncomfortable

[@jaggar28]

4:44 Buddy, you are the threat :)

[@salty_flightdeck_cpo]

All around the globe, no outfit is currently more feared than the USAF Balloon Busters. 😂

[@Nevada_Dan]

Thanks for the left-handed compliment. Now get back to swabbing them decks! haha

[@collinmanning8334]

Imagine getting payed to play Ace Combat irl.

[@Tamrro]

Look at those paint job! awesome

[@mukadewolf530]

Imagine THE RuAF seeing Aggressors intercept them lol

[@dovadder]

0:46 “it is a vacuum cle…”😅

[@santostroche7811]

I’m praying if China does anything we can quickly stabilize anything they throw at us

[@shady2493]

“it’s like a Vacuum Cleaner” Yeah nice try LADY, like you didn’t know what your Destiny was😂

[@harryyoyok]

its always fun to play as the bad guy

[@scumbag1731]

Communists are the good guys

[@BasedF-15Pilot]

Knockitoff Growlers are trying to shoot pk miss pk miss, Raptors are at sea level killing A-10s. Also shout out to my guy with the Pit Vipers @2:55.

[@gonzaler99]

🎈🎈 new aggressor has entered the game 🎈🎈

[@RussTillling]

Super video 🤩🤩🤩

[@toxico1152]

She tried to pretend not to know a vacuum cleaner when she sees one. Classic

[@Polo22546]

😂

[@donaldmarwitz2046]

This was real cool.

[@ooharloo]

Viper AMU! Cold blooded!

[@alpha2047]

If that vacuum breaks we are in trouble

[@directeddruid4826]

Love ya OPFOR!

[@gohome57]

Musil! Looking good bro!

[@ronmorgan1906]

Poopie suits are awesome lol!

[@WheelerRickRambles]

That’s bad ass!

[@mikesuperglide]

00:24 the narrator informs the audience that their mantra is "learn, teach, replicate" however at 00:39 the audience actually sees it printed as "know, teach, replicate". Who does Quality Assurance in journalism?

[@xxvci.i9787]

Damn in my home town Nellis baby

[@Quandoquesto]

"...one engine so it uses half the gas..."😂🤔

[@ScreaminEmu]

1 = 1/2. Didn't they teach you that in school? 😂

[@georgegeorgakopoulos5956]

In Forces News we trust

[@Tragicide]

Ok, but no resident evil references? Who’s call signs gonna be Leon, Chris, Wesker, Nemisis, Tyrant, Jill, Claire, or Ada Wong.

[@justachipn3039]

The Ultimate *"Single Shooter Game" !!!* 💀💀👍👍👽👽👍👍

[@johncena-do1jf]

At home At home i have fighter jet rescue vest (guess from where) sometime i took it on the beach on weekend.

[@Mermaider]

Do it dude! What a man 👍👍👍 really bravo 👍👍👍 Ahmed from the ME

[@kodiakrl1094]

“Uses half the gas” lol that thing will burn 12,000lbs of fuel in minutes in full afterburner

[@jameshusband3302]

Shoutout to the 65th Aggressors, The Red Star

[@Gigachadent]

Ive always wanted to try out for the aggresors

[@okamiexe1501]

and yes, the lobby chat is almost the same

[@demetriusbrown9028]

The USAF,BADASSSSSS,BEST OF THE BEST,YEAH MANNNNNNN

[@ramal5708]

The Russians and Chinese doesn't even have an OPFOR squadron for training their pilots

[@rikedwards3523]

That would be the best job in military so awesome

[@samuelgulizia7711]

They got a cowgirl buckling their vests 💀

[@rareearthmetal5019]

i sure hope their aint an umbrella squadron.

[@indiresh4179]

4:38 Sounds like Tom Cruise's voice.

[@ForgotToLike]

I think the Air still in there 😂

[@MMMMM-v5m]

Ah. the Red Flag excerices.. and the aggressor squadrons.. of Nellis.

[@IrishRepoMan]

Are we the baddies?