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Hornet Field Trip

May 22 @ 19:30 - 23:00

Activity: Mission – Strike
Theatre: Syria
Modules: F/A-18C
Prerequisites: Case1

LINEUP

F/A-18C Strike ARCTIC11 (400): ARCTIC12 (401): ARCTIC13 (402): ARCTIC14 (403):

F/A-18C Strike BENDER21 (404): BENDER22 (405): BENDER23 (406): BENDER24 (407):

F/A-18C Strike CRIMSON31 (410): CRIMSON32 (411): CRIMSON33 (412): CRIMSON34 (413):

AWACS STINGRAY: Baconbomb STINGRAY:

Airport Ground: Tower: Control:

Carrier Marshal: Tower: LSO:

1 SITUATION

1.1 Overview

Syria has given refuge to multiple Al-Qaeda leaders. This can no longer be tolerated and in order to make a statement we will strike their Chief of Operations, known in the organization as “The VIP”. Credible intel sources report he will attend a meeting at the Kharab Ishk facility on Apr 17th. We are not at war with Syria but any forces that interfere with our mission will be considered legitimate targets.

1.2 Area of operations

Northern Syria

1.3 Time and weather

* April 17 – 2004
* 07:00 local time
* Broken cloud cover 12 / 26
* Wind from 305 / 4 kts
* FORCE QNH 2996

1.4 Air threats

MiG-21, MiG-29

MiG-21s and MiG-29s are believed to be on alert in Aleppo and Palmyra. Intel indicates no more than a 2-ship on alert at either airfield.

1.5 Ground threats

ZSU-23 Shilka, MANPADS, SA-2, SA-8, SA-10, SA-15

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

The target area is protected by a mobile SAM-system of unknown type, most likely SA-8 or SA-15. Satellite recon has identified three ZSU-23 emplacements in the area. Expect MANPADS as well.

1.6 Friendly forces

N/A, we are the only blue forces in the AO.

1.7 Civilian/3rd part

The target area is under Al Qaeda control. No regards to collateral damage.

2 MISSION

Eliminate the VIP. He is estimated to arrive at Kharab Ishk at or around 08.10 local time. Intel sources will provide a more exact time closer to the mission. It is imperative that we strike after the arrival of the VIP’s convoy but before he has entered the underground facility. The window of opportunity will be no more than a few minutes. To ensure maximum destruction, a silo filled with flammable material has been chosen as a secondary target. Destroying it should engulf the facility in flames.

3 EXECUTION

3.1 Commander’s intent

Hornets from CVN-72 will perform a low-level deep penetration strike, avoiding the Syrian SAM cover. The strike will be self-escorted.

3.2 Packages

The mission contains 1 package, callsign ASSAMITE.

3.3 Order of events

After departure, flights will join up over international water – HOLD point located 20 nm west of the Syrian coastline.

From feet dry to target area flights must remain as low as possible to avoid radar detection. The route is planned to not overfly any major cities.

3.4 Rules of engagement

ROE: B
As per SPINS
If we are detected, the Syrian Air Force may sortie. Any flights that are considered a threat may be engaged.

3.5 Acceptable level of risk

ALR: MEDIUM
As per SPINS

3.6 Flight tasking
Package ASSAMITE (Lead: ARCTIC11)

ARCTIC1, BENDER2:
* Depart Mother
* Hold at WP1 at 10000’
* Push on SCIMITAR
* Fly low level from WP2 (feet dry) to WP8 (pop-up point 7 nm S of TGT)
* Egress same route, low level
* Refuel at Arco1 if needed prior to recovery

Loadout: FL Decides

Waypoints:
1. HOLD
2. Feet Dry
3-7 Ingress
8. Pop-up
9. Mobile SAM
10. AAA Southwest
11. AAA Northwest
12. AAA Southeast
13. Main target (building)
14. Secondary target (silo)
15. Divert airfield Gaziantep

4 ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS

4.1 Divert Airfield

* Gaziantep
* TCN: N/A
* Active runway: 28

4.2 Carrier operations

* CASE 1
* BRC: 023
* Departure time: 07.15
* Departure sequence: N/A
* Charlie time: 09.20

As per Carrier Ops SPINS

4.3 Tankers

As per Aerial Refueling SOP

5 COMMAND AND CONTROL

5.1 Commander

* Mission commander is STINGRAY
* Mission commander deputy is ARCTIC11
* Package ASSAMITE lead 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 Tactical (ch 3). 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 Tactical (ch 3). Use Marshal (ch 16) and Tower (ch 1) for recovery.

5.6 Brevity

* TANGOUNIFORM – Mission declared successful
* NIGHTFALL – Abort mission
* SCIMITAR – Push from HOLD
* ARMAGEDDON – Target destroyed

5.7 Bullseye

N 35 52.00′ E 38 24.00′ (Lake Assad)

6 ANNEXES

Details

Date:
May 22
Time:
19:30 - 23:00
Event Category:

Venue

Syria

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