For Christ and Country

RSVP: 25 05 27 – 19:30 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Organizer: Blichten
Activity: Mission – CAP
Theatre: Syria
Modules: F/A-18C, F-14B, F-16C
Prerequisites: Case 1 for navy

1 SITUATION

1.1 Overview

Our strike against Al Qaeda in Kharab Ishk did not go unnoticed by the Syrian Armed Forces. A pair of MiG-29:s took off from Aleppo but retreated after being fired at by Bender2. Now, SIGINT suggests they are preparing to sortie in force. Objective unknown, could be an attempt to strike the Carrier Battle Group.

1.2 Area of operations

Western Syria, Lebanon, Eastern Mediterranean.

1.3 Time and weather

* April 17 – 2004
* 16:00 local time
* Broken cloud cover 12 / 26
* Wind from 305 / 4
* FORCE QNH 2996

1.4 Air threats

MiG-21, MiG-29

MiG-21s and MiG-29s are based in Aleppo and Palmyra. Intel suggests a total of 10-15 airframes on alert status.

1.5 Ground threats

SA-2 in Bassel Al-Assad and Shayrat. SA-10 in Aleppo and Tiyas

1.6 Friendly forces

Patriot SAM systems at Incirlik, Larnaca and Ramat David.

1.7 Civilian/3rd part

Civilian air traffic is suspended.

2 MISSION

Protect allied air, naval and ground forces.

3 EXECUTION

3.1 Commander’s intent

All available flights depart ASAP. Check in with STINGRAY and expect either a CAP station or direct to tanker.

3.4 Rules of engagement

ROE: B
As per SPINS
We are not officially at war with Syria but tensions are high. Report hostile behaviour immediately and do not hesitate to defend your flight even if permission to fire has not yet been granted.

3.5 Acceptable level of risk

ALR: MEDIUM
As per SPINS

3.6 Flight tasking

US NAVY FLIGHTS
* Depart Mother
* Check in with STINGRAY for assignment
* Refuel at ARCO1 or ARCO5 as needed
* RTB on order from STINGRAY

Loadout: FL decides (A/A)

Waypoints:
1. CAP NORTH
2. CAP MID
3. CAP SOUTH

 

AIR FORCE FLIGHTS
* Depart Ramat David
* Check in with STINGRAY for assignment
* Refuel at TEXACO2 or TEXACO4 as needed
* RTB on order from STINGRAY

Loadout: FL decides (A/A)

Waypoints:
1. CAP NORTH
2. CAP MID
3. CAP SOUTH

4 ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS

4.1 Airfield operations

* Ramat David
* TCN: 84X
* Active runway: 33
* Departure via Exit Hayim
* Approach via Entry Amos Lake

* Divert airfield Larnaca
* TCN 101X
* Active runway 22

4.2 Carrier operations

* CASE 1
* BRC: 023
* Departure time: ASAP
* Departure sequence: N/A
* Charlie time: 18:15

As per Carrier Ops SPINS

4.3 Tankers

As per Aerial Refueling SOP
Note: Both TEXACO2 and TEXACO4 orbit at 360 kts

5 COMMAND AND CONTROL

5.1 Commander

* Mission commander is STINGRAY
* Mission commander deputy is ARCTIC11

5.2 Frequencies

As per Comms SOP

5.3 Authentication

RAMROD: GRANDSLICE
As per Authentication SOP

5.4 Freq flow (Airfield flights)

7, 9, 3/5, 7
Remain on Tower (ch 7) during startup and departure. Go to Check in (ch 9). Expect CAP A (ch 5) or CAP B (ch 10). Use Tower (ch 7) for recovery.

5.5 Freq flow (Carrier flights)

1, 9, 3/5, 16, 1
Remain on Tower (ch 1) during startup and departure. Go to Check in (ch 9). Expect CAP A (ch 5) or CAP B (ch 10). Use Marshal (ch 16) and Tower (ch 1) for recovery.

5.6 Brevity

* TANGOUNIFORM – Mission declared successful
* NIGHTFALL – Abort mission

5.7 Bullseye

N 34 35.00′ E 35 59.20′ (Shoreline east of CAP MID)

6 ANNEXES