Without further ado, here they are
#1 Stay out of threats' lethal engagement range.
-If you aren't where you can be shot at, you won't be hit.
-If you're outside of a weapons effective range its fairly unlikely you will be shot down.
#2 With rare exception, you don't have to clear all threats in one pass
-More passes can be made, Clear the most important and dangerous threats first.
-The more dangerous threats removed, the more freely allied aircraft can operate in that airspace.
-If one plane alone can't accomplish the mission, multiple planes should be sent.
#3 Leave air superiority to air superiority tasked fighters.
-If tasked with ground attack, you're likely carrying much heavier ordinance than fighters.
-Fighters carry air to air weaponry for air to air engagements. You carry air to air weapons for minimal self defense.
-Engaging in air to air combat distracts you from your objective. Marines on the ground may be counting on you to deliver your package.
#4 When the above cannot be applied, make your attack run count.
-If you cannot adhere to all of the above rules, accomplish the mission first, then worry about other passes. Your mission must succeed, no exceptions.
#5 Keep the big picture in mind.
-Ground attack flights typically encounter and engage more threats per sortie that air superiority flights, usually simultaneously. Nothing will get you killed faster than losing track of threats.
#6 Don't forget to breathe.
-Stay cool. Pilots that aren't calm tend make more mistakes, like losing the big picture.
-In the words of the great Chuck Yeager: "Dying might be unavoidable, but losing your cool is inexcusable"
