When should a "Forced Landing" be performed in the T-6A?

A "Forced Landing" in the T-6A is required when there is a complete loss of engine power combined with the availability of suitable landing options. This situation may arise due to mechanical failure, fuel exhaustion, or other critical issues that render the engine inoperative. In such cases, the pilot must swiftly assess the landscape ahead and choose a safe area to land, whether it be a runway, field, or other flat terrain.

Addressing the context of the other options, while critically low fuel may imply an urgent need to land, it does not necessitate an immediate forced landing unless it leads to an engine failure. A drop in cockpit cabin pressure or failure of navigational equipment, while serious, does not inherently require a forced landing unless they contribute to other critical situations affecting flight safety. Thus, the definitive condition that dictates performing a forced landing is the loss of engine power, along with available landing options.