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== FENCE IN / FENCE OUT ==
A FENCE check is performed when entering (FENCE IN) or exiting (FENCE OUT) a hostile or combat area. It ensures all aircraft systems are configured for combat before the Timeline begins. 

=== F-16 FENCE IN ===
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
!#
!Item
!Action
|-
|1
|Lights
|As required (master off or as briefed)
|-
|2
|AVTR/DVR
|As required
|-
|3
|COMM / MSL / RWR Volume
|As desired
|-
|4
|ECM
|As briefed
|-
|5
|Stores Config switch
|CAT I / CAT III as required
|-
|6
|Master Arm
|ARM
|-
|7
|RWR
|On / as desired
|-
|8
|Master Mode
|A/A
|-
|9
|Radar
|FCR, mode as required
|-
|10
|CMDS
|Program and mode as briefed
|-
|11
|IFF
|Set IAW mission card
|-
|12
|Fuel
|Check state; announce
|-
|13
|SMS
|Confirm weapon settings
|}

=== F-16 FENCE OUT ===
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
!#
!Item
!Action
|-
|1
|Master Arm
|SAFE
|-
|2
|ECM
|Off or as required
|-
|3
|Radar
|As required
|-
|4
|Lights
|As required
|-
|5
|IFF
|STBY or as required
|-
|6
|CMDS
|Safe as required
|}

=== Radio Call ===
Called on intraflight:
  ''FLIGHT FENCE IN''
  ''#2''
  ''#3''
  ''#4''

=== Notes ===

* Master Arm ARM does not authorize weapon release. ROE and engagement authority still apply.
* CAT I = A/A stores only. CAT III = A/G stores or wing tanks.