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How I end up in a dogfight is also a critical factor. Just earlier today I was lucky enough to be able to practice three BFM sets in the F-16. Two defensive sets, and one «high aspect» set. Before we took off, we went through the initial parameters, our roles, safety rules and objectives for the exercise. The world was simple; two fighters in the training area and one mission to complete. I was 100% ready to defend myself in the best way possible when my colleague called «fight’s on» over the radio. When we run larger and more realistic scenarios, however, my experience is that the path leading up to a BFM-engagement tends to be both confusing and chaotic. If we are in control, know what we are doing and interpret the tactical situation correctly, we will not end up in a dogfight. When we do end up in a dogfight anyway, it tends to be both unexpected and inconvenient.