I was in a B squadron, back in the early 90’s. The Bravos never sit on the cat in burner, but I did see a lot of pilots select burner as soon as the cat stroke started. A few where quick enough to engage the burners during that split second when the cat stroke hits and causes the jet to shudder but hasn't started to…

If the Pilot initiated the ejection it didn't matter what position was selected on the Eject Command lever in the aft cockpit. The canopy would be jettisoned than when the 6' lanyard on the turtle deck that was physically connected to the canopy was pulled the Rio's seat would eject up and slightly towards the right …