What direction should the holding turn be prebriefed for rejoin?

The correct procedure for prebriefing the holding turn direction for a rejoin is determined by the discretion of the flight lead. This allows for flexibility based on the specific circumstances of the flight, such as current weather conditions, traffic, and flight tactics. The flight lead is responsible for making real-time decisions that best ensure the safety and efficiency of the formation, and discussing these plans with the rest of the flight ensures that all members are aware and able to execute the maneuver cohesively.

In military aviation, formations often rely on the flight lead's experience and situational awareness to make these calls. The decision can vary with each mission or flight based on operational needs, potentially leading to different prebriefed turning directions to optimize the rejoining process.

Not pre-assigning a direction allows the flight lead to take account of dynamic factors that could influence the rejoin's effectiveness, making it a more adaptive approach rather than being fixed on a set direction like clockwise or counterclockwise.