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Before any [[Viper (RDM)|Viper]] or [[Raptor]] can fire weapons | Before any [[Viper (RDM)|Viper]] or [[Raptor]] can fire weapons, permission must be given for members of the fighter group to do so. The request or command is called '''"weapons free."''' | ||
The lead pilot of a [[Combat Air Patrol]], or group of [[Alert Fighters|Alert Fighters]] (typically the [[CAG]]) can give a "weapons free" order when facing a known enemy. | The lead pilot of a [[Combat Air Patrol]], or group of [[Alert Fighters|Alert Fighters]] (typically the [[CAG]]) can give a "weapons free" order when facing a known enemy. | ||
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In special cases, the lead pilot may defer weapons-free authorization to the battlestar commander. Lead pilot {{callsign|Kat}} defers weapons-free authorization for her fighter group to ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]'' [[Actual]] after the battlestar launches her fighters against sister battlestar ''[[Pegasus (RDM)|Pegasus]]'' and her Vipers, realizing that ordering fire against fellow Colonials required Commander [[William Adama|Adama's]] authorization {{TRS|Resurrection Ship, Part I}}. | In special cases, the lead pilot may defer weapons-free authorization to the battlestar commander. Lead pilot {{callsign|Kat}} defers weapons-free authorization for her fighter group to ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]'' [[Actual]] after the battlestar launches her fighters against sister battlestar ''[[Pegasus (RDM)|Pegasus]]'' and her Vipers, realizing that ordering fire against fellow Colonials required Commander [[William Adama|Adama's]] authorization {{TRS|Resurrection Ship, Part I}}. | ||
The contrary command to "Weapons Free" is "Weapons Hold", whereby units are ordered to | The contrary command to "Weapons Free" is "Weapons Hold", whereby units are ordered to Hold Fire, but maintain readiness, while more information is gathered or alternative solutions explored. | ||
Example: Assume pilot call sign Joker is flying CAP, led by pilot call sign Birdie. Joker is in pursuit of an enemy vessel and wishes to fire upon it. | Example: Assume pilot call sign Joker is flying CAP, led by pilot call sign Birdie. Joker is in pursuit of an enemy vessel and wishes to fire upon it. | ||