During military operations, when should control instructions be issued?

Control instructions during military operations should be issued when separation has been established. This is critical to ensure that aircraft are safely distanced from each other, reducing the risk of mid-air collisions and ensuring effective traffic management. In a military context, where operations can be more complex and involve multiple aircraft navigating restricted airspace or dynamic environments, establishing separation is vital before any control instructions are communicated. This helps maintain situational awareness for both the controllers and the pilots, ensuring that all parties can manage their respective air traffic safely.

Other factors such as weather conditions, pilot requests, or airspace security are important in their own right but secondary to the fundamental principle of maintaining proper separation between aircraft. Without established separation, issuing further instructions could lead to dangerous situations.