Briefing example

RSVP: 24/05/04 – 19:30
Activity: CAP, SEAD BAI and STRIKE
Theatre: Caucasus
Modules: F/A-18, F-16C, F-15E, A-10C, AJS 37
Prerequisites: AAR and CASE I (F/A-18)

v1,1 Updated 3.2 order of events

1 SITUATION

1.1 Overview

During the night, Russia launched an attack in northwestern Georgia. The attack began with pre-emptive strikes from artillery and naval gunfire on Georgian posts along the border as well as nearby airfields, Including Gudauta Air Base, where two observers from the USA have been reported among the dead.
The attack has been temporarily halted in the village of Byzb.

CTF.201 (MA) stationed in the area since last week has been ordered to begin Operation Rapid Response

1.2 Area of operations

Abkhazia, NW Georgia.
The Caucasus Mountains make the terrain very channelized where the only way forward for armour is along the coast.
The mountains also allow good opportunity for covert advance by helicopter in the valleys.

1.3 Time and weather

* Date: 03/05/04
* Time: 08:00 Local
* Clouds:
* Wind: 050 / 08
* Temp: 15˚C
* Force QNH: 29.85 / 1011

1.4 Air threats

MiG-29S and Su-27 conducting CAP missions in georgian airspace. Su-25T, Ka-50 and Mi-8 supports ground forces with CAS/BAI and transport.

1.5 Ground threats

Ground forces consist of T-80, BTR-80, BMD-1 and BMP-2. The use of the MANPADS is to be expected from all Russian units.
SA-10 located at Maykop-Khanskaya.
SA-15, SA-11 and SA-6 located at Sochi-Adler.
SA-19 and ZSU-23 supporting ground forces.
Neustrashimy-class frigate located south of Sochi-Adler provide Naval Gunfire Support to ground forces.

1.6 Friendly forces

The army and national guard from georgias defence forces are located in the east and north part of Bzyb.
MIM-104 battery at Gudauta was damage during the initial strike, Deemed to be active NLT041000.

1.7 Civilian/3rd part

All civilians NW of Sukhumi have been evacuated.

2 MISSION

Deny enemy use of georgian airspace until 041000 local
Delay enemy ground forces at Bzyb until 050300
Disrupt enemy NGS NLT040900
Neutralize SA-11 and SA-6 at Sochi-Adler NLT040900

3 EXECUTION

3.1 Endstate

The mission is completed when the enemy no longer can use georgian airspace and the groundforces are isolated in the area of Bzyb

3.2 Order of events

Initially one package disrupt enemy CAP in the AO, One package conduct SEAD at Sochi-Adler, One package STRIKES bridges West, South and East of Bzyb. One flight disrupt enemy NGS.

Then one package conduct CAP in order to deny enemy use of airspace in AO. One package conduct BAI at Bzyb, One package and one flight rearm and refuel.

Finally two packages RTB, one package conduct CAP in order to deny enemy use of airspace in AO.

Guidelines: All attacks on ground units should be conducted above 15000ft or below 500ft AGL in order to avoid MANPADS

3.3 Rules of engagement

ROE: C
As per SPINS

3.4 Acceptable level of risk

ALR: MEDIUM
As per SPINS

3.5 Packages

LAGER (Lead:ELVIS51)

ELVIS5
ARCTIC1
BENDER2

ALE (Lead:INDY91)

INDY9
JESTER1

PORTER (Lead:HITMAN31)

HITMAN3
HAWG8
RAGE9

3.6 Tasking

Package

LAGER
* Disrupt enemy CAP and clear AO of enemy aircraft NLT040900
– Be prepared to deny enemy air access to AO until 041000
– Be prepared to provide BDA on enemy ships
– Be prepared to intercept any flights within 100NM of UNION

ALE
* Neutralize SA-6 at Sochi-Adler NLT040900
* Neutralize SA-11 at Sochi-Adler NLT040900
– Be prepared to refuel and rearm at Kutaisi
– Be prepared to deny enemy air access to AO until 041200

PORTER
* Destroy bridge west of Bzyb NLT040900
* Destroy bridge south of Bzyb NLT040900
* Destroy bridges east of Bzyb NLT040900
– Be prepared to destroy enemy ground forces in Bzyb
– Be prepared to provide BDA on enemy ships

Flight

FENRIS6
* Neutralize enemy ships south of Sochi-Adler NLT040900
– Be prepared to refuel and rearm at Kutaisi
– Be prepared to destroy enemy ground forces in Bzyb

4 ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS

4.1 Airfield operations

KUTAISI, TCN 44X, RWY 07

4.2 Carrier operations

As per Carrier Ops SPINS

UNION, CASE I, BRC 082, Dep 08:25 ARCTIC -> BENDER -> ELVIS, Charlie Time 10:15

4.3 Tankers

As per Aerial Refueling SOP

5 COMMAND AND CONTROL

5.1 Commander

Mission commander: STINGRAY

5.2 Frequencies

As per Comms SOP

5.3 Authentication

As per Authentication SOP
RAMROD: UNASTYGIRL

5.4 Freq flow (Airfield flights)

6, 7, 8, 9, 3, 8, 7, 6

5.5 Freq flow (Carrier flights)

1, 9, 5, 15, 16, 1

5.6 Brevity

MIKECHARLIE – Mission Complete
NIGHTFALL – Abort Mission

5.7 Bullseye

N 42˚ 48.00′ E 041˚ 09.00′

6 ANNEXES

Maps

Target Data