Step	Item	Action/Details
1	OXYGEN	Switch ON: check airflow Switch OFF: verify no airflow
2	VENT AIRFLOW thumbwheel	Set to desired cockpit ventilation
3	Tone VOLUME controls	Set
4	TACAN function selector	OFF
	TACAN Channel	Set
	Mode switch	Set
	VOL knob	Counterclockwise
5	ICS panel	VOL: as desired Amplifier: NORM Function selector: COLD MIC
6	STAB AUG switches	OFF
7	UHF function selector	OFF
8	Wing-sweep switch	MAN ⚠️ Wings may move if control system is powered
9	Left and Right Throttles	OFF
10	Speed brake switch	RET
11	Exterior lights master switch	Set as required
12	FLAP handle	Set to current flap position
13	ASYM LIMITER switch	ON (guard down)
14	L and R ENG MODE SELECT switches	PRI
15	BACKUP IGNITION switch	OFF
16	THROTTLE TEMP switch	NORM
17	THROTTLE MODE switch	BOOST
18	L and R INLET RAMPS switches	AUTO
19	ANTI SKID SPOILER BK switch	OFF
20	FUEL panel	WING/EXT TRANS: AUTO REFUEL PROBE: RET DUMP: OFF FEED: NORM (guard down)
21	LDG GEAR handle	DN
22	NOSE STRUT switch	OFF
23	Parking brake	Pull
24	Radar altimeter	OFF
25	Altimeter	Set to current elevation
26	Left and Right FUEL SHUT OFF handles	In
27	VDIG(R) Bezel	ACM: OFF (guard down) MASTER ARM: OFF (guard down)
28	Weapon select	OFF
29	HUD and VDI filters	As required
30	Standby attitude gyro	Caged
31	G-meter	Reset
32	Clock	Wind and Set
33	Fuel Bingo	Set
34	Circuit breakers	Checked
35	Brake accumulator pressure	Check (should be in green)
36	HYD HAND PUMP	Check for pressure build-up
37	HOOK handle	Set to current hook position
38	DISPLAYS panel	MODE: T.O. HUD VDI MODE: VDI HUD MODE switch: DAY or NIGHT as required HSD MODE switch: NAV STEER CMD pushbutton: DEST DISPLAYS POWER switches: OFF
39	ELEV LEAD knob	Set
40	INBD and OUTBD spoiler switches	NORM (guard down)
41	L and R generator switches	NORM
42	EMERG generator switch	NORM (guard down)
43	Air-conditioning controls	TEMP mode: AUTO Thumbwheel: desired (5–7 = medium) CABIN PRESS: NORM AIR SOURCE: OFF
44	WSHLD AIR switch	OFF
45	ANTI-ICE switch	AUTO/OFF
46	COMPASS panel	Mode: SLAVED Hemisphere: set N/S LAT knob: set
47	ARA-63 panel	CHANNEL: Set POWER: OFF
48	MASTER LIGHT panel controls	As required
49	MASTER TEST switch	OFF
50	EMERG FLT HYD switch	AUTO (guard down)
51	HYD TRANSFER PUMP switch	SHUT OFF (guard up)
52	CANOPY air diffuser lever	CABIN AIR
53	VIDEO CONTROL switch	OFF
54	Storage case	Check adequacy of flight planning documents and storage of loose gear such as Night Vision Goggles (NVGs)

Step	Item	Action/Details
1	Ground crew	Connect starter air and external power
2	Wing sweep circuit breakers	If not in OV SWP: - Pull CBs (LE1, LE2) - Use emergency WINGSWEEP handle
3	ICS	Check
4	Landing gear indicators	Check
5	MASTER TEST switch	Check LTS, FIRE DET/EXT, INST responses
6	Ejection seats	Armed
7	CANOPY handle	Close
8	VDIG(R) Bezel	SW COOL push-tile: OFF MSL PREP push-tile: OFF MSL MODE push-tile: NORM Stores Status Indicators on VDI: Consistent with loadout
9	EMERG STORES JETT light	Out
10	LADDER light	Out (ladder stowed)
11	RIO	Notify ready to start

Step	Item	Action/Details
1	OXYGEN	Switch ON: check airflow Switch OFF: verify airflow ceases
2	VENT AIRFLOW thumbwheel	OFF
3	SYS TEST - SYS PWR ground panel	Closed
4	KY-58	Set to P/OFF
5	ICS panel	VOL knob: Set Amplifier: NORM Function selector: COLD MIC
6	CDNU	OFF
7	U/VHF MODE selector	OFF
8	LIQ COOLING switch	OFF
9	EJECT CMD lever	Set per squadron policy
10	Data storage unit	Secure
11	ARMAMENT control panel	Configure: - WPN type: OFF - ATTK MODE: MAN - DLVY MODE: STP / SGL - ELECT FUZE: Safe - A/G GUN: OFF - MECH FUZE: Safe - SEL JETT: Safe - JETT OPTIONS: MER TER - INTERVAL / QTY: Set - Stations 1–8: Safe - MSL OPTIONS: NORM - MSL SPD GATE: NOSE QTR
12	Standby attitude gyro	Caged
13	NAV MODE knob	OFF
14	PTID power switch	OFF
15	Clock	Wind and Set
16	WCS switch	OFF
17	IR/TV power switch	OFF
18	RECORD switch	OFF
19	RADAR WARNING RCVR PWR switch	OFF
20	DECM selector knob	OFF
21	AN/ALE-47 PWR/MODE switch	OFF
22	AN/ALE-47 GROUND TEST/DIMMER PNL GUARD	DOWN
23	DATA LINK ON-OFF-AUX ON switch	OFF
24	APX-76	OFF
25	INTERIOR LIGHTS panel	Check
26	IFF MASTER knob	OFF
27	MODE 4 switch	Out
28	IFF ANT and TEST panel	Configure: - IFF ANT switch: Off - IND LT-DDI BIT switch: Off - GND CLG switch: OFF
29	RADAR BEACON switch	OFF
30	RADAR BEACON MODE switch	Single or Double
31	POWER SYS TEST switch	OFF
32	DATA/ADF switch	OFF

Step	Item	Action/Details
1	External power and air	Verify connected ⚠️ Do not start WCS or displays without power
2	ICS	Check two-way communication with pilot
3	DL, TACAN, and U/VHF	Set per mission requirements
4	Fuel quantity	Check
5	Console and instrument lights	Check and adjust
6	LTS test	Verify all caution, advisory, ECM, and DDI lights illuminate
7	Ejection seats	Verify pilot's seat is armed and your seat is armed
8	CANOPY handle	Close canopy when pilot ready
9	Ready signal	Inform pilot: ready to start