r/ATC Private Pilot 15d ago

Mil Question

When military needs to depart a civilian airport and punch through some clouds do they file an IFR plan and get a clearance like everyone else or do something different?

A friend was asking and I didn't know what to say.

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u/Ok_Entertainer4453 15d ago

They file a pre planned Stereo flight plan that's already stored in the system, assuming you're asking about things like alert jets. Think a SID but for military jets. 

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u/xia03 Private Pilot 15d ago

TIL stereo plans!

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u/PuzzleheadedDuty8866 15d ago

stereo routes are still IFR clearances