The sequence after the cat stroke is: confirm a positive rate of climb and continued acceleration, then immediately execute a clearing turn. Direction of turn depends on the situation. If cat stroke was off the waist cat (catapult at end of angled deck) one always turns left, otherwise turn could be left or right depending on situation. Purpose of turn is to get clear of the carrier in the event of ejection or ditching and to get clear of other aircraft launching from other catapults during high tempo fight ops.