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Operation Cardhouse

2023-10-26 @ 19:30 - 22:00

RSVP: 2023 10 26 – 19:30 / 261930Bokt2023 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity: Mission: Stop the enemy’s advance and prepare further steps for a counteroffensive
Theatre: Marianas
Modules: F/A-18C, F-14B, F-16, AJS 37, A-10C, AH-64, F-15E
Prerequisites: None

LINEUP

F/A-18C CAP ARCTIC11 (400): Blichten ARCTIC12 (401): Nickar_73 ARCTIC13 (402): Bankler ARCTIC14 (403): SirToadie

F/A-18C Anti-Ship + Backup CAP BENDER21 (404): Bouncer BENDER22 (405): Fretz BENDER23 (406): Colakaktus BENDER24 (407): Leka

F/A-18C Anti-Ship + Backup CAP CRIMSON31 (410): CRIMSON32 (411): CRIMSON33 (412): CRIMSON34 (413):

F/A-18C CAP DUSTY41 (300): DUSTY42 (301): DUSTY43 (302): DUSTY44 (303):

F-14B CAP ELVIS51 (100): ELVIS52 (101): ELVIS53 (102): ELVIS54 (102):

AJS 37 Anti-Ship FENRIS61: FENRIS62: FENRIS63: FENRIS64:

AJS 37 Recon GRIM71: GRIM72: GRIM73: GRIM74:

A-10C Air Interdiction HAWG81: BigSwede HAWG82: DrSoos HAWG83: Baconbomb HAWG84:

A-10C Air Interdiction PIG71: KingTiger45 PIG72: Decoy PIG73: PIG74:

F-16C CAP INDY91: INDY92: INDY93: INDY94:

F-16C SEAD JESTER11: Pahi JESTER12: Arco JESTER13: Ovidius JESTER14: Badger

F-15E CAP CYLON51: Ulvar / DeadgunSWE CYLON52: WeX / Troll CYLON53: Nillefix CYLON54:

AH-64D Air Interdiction RAGE91: Jinx / JackFlash RAGE92: BFQ / Tony RAGE93: RAGE94:

F/A-18C FAC-A KRAKEN21 (304): KRAKEN22 (305): KRAKEN23 (306): KRAKEN24 (307):

F/A-18C CAP LION31 (310): LION32 (311): LION33 (312): LION34 (313):

F-14B CAP MUSTANG61 (104): MUSTANG62 (105): MUSTANG63 (106): MUSTANG64 (107):

UH-1H Transport (not planned) NITRO51: NITRO52: NITRO53: NITRO54:

AH-64D Air Interdiction SALTY11: SALTY12: SALTY13: SALTY14:

Ka-50 Air Interdiction (not planned) ORCA61: ORCA62: ORCA63: ORCA64:

M-2000C CAP (not available) QUEBEC81: QUEBEC82: QUEBEC83: QUEBEC84:

A-10C XCAS TUSK21: TUSK22: TUSK23: TUSK24:

F-16C CAP VENOM41: VENOM42: VENOM43: VENOM44:

AWACS STINGRAY: Urist STINGRAY: Moldy STINGRAY: APOLLO

Airport Ground: Tower: Control:

Carrier Marshal: Tower: LSO:

1 SITUATION

1.1 Overview

Chinese and Russian forces have taken Saipan and Tinian Island in total surprise. Due to the bad weather in the recent days, we have little to no intel about enemy naval activity. The weather has cleared up, but we do not have accurate satellite intel yet. Electronic recon shows the signature of a type 52C destroyer northwest of Guam which is moving towards Rota or Saipan. The enemy is likely to attack again and we have reports about chinese J-11 and JF-17 in the area. We suspect an enemy carrier somewhere far north.
Furthermore, we have indications that there are several SAMs (at least one SA-10) active on Saipan or Tinian. Rota shows SA-15 and SA-19. Air command wants the short range AD on Rota taken out and we absolutely need intel about Saipan to prepare further actions.
There are some indications that enemy units are proceeding towards the small village Songsong at the southwestern tip of the island.
Under the night, we got several reports about military equipment getting ready for marching southbound. We do not want to give the enemy more time to regroup.

1.2 Area of operations

North and northwest of Guam.

1.3 Time and weather

* July 21 – 2016
* 06:00 local time
* Scattered (8200′-15000′)
* Wind 015 / 10
* QNH 2972

1.4 Air threats

J-11, Su-33, JF-17

The enemy is suspected to have a carrier air group operating in the area. As Saipan fell into enemy hands, JF-17 and J-11 are to be expected as Saipan allows for non-carrier capable fixed wing types. Also, a bomber strike from the mainland to prepare further advance is possible. The enemy is limited in numbers due to recent engagements, but not in terms of quality.

1.5 Ground threats

Multiple SAM systems, from older soviet types to SA-10. Expect 2S6 Tunguska (SA-19) and SA-15 on Rota, probably moving towards the southern tip to strengthen the defense line towards Guam and / or secure the small village in preparation for a final punch towards Guam.

1.6 Friendly forces

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

1.7 Civilian/3rd part

None. Weapons free on anything without a positive IFF reply.

2 MISSION

Tasks:
1. Cover Guam.
2. Find the enemy convoy.
3. Clear Rota island as far as possible. Look for enemy landing ships in the area, sink them if present.

3 EXECUTION

3.1 Commander’s intent

The mission consists of two packages with independent goals. The goal on Rota is to degrade enemy forces on Rota to avoid further enemy progression and prepare a counteroffensive towards Saipan.
To achieve this goal, we want to take out the convoy that is expected to be north of Guam with resupplies.

A secondary goal is gathering intel of the situation in Saipan, especially about the type and position of enemy air defenses.

The goal on the mission north of Guam against the enemy convoy is to cut off enemy supplies, further crippling their defense on Rota, and of course later on Saipan.

3.2 Packages

The mission contains 2 packages, callsign NEPTUNE and UNDERTAKER.
NEPTUNE consists of:
AJS-37:
– FENRIS 6: Recon / Anti-Ship
– GRIM 7: Recon / Anti-Ship
F-18:
– ARCTIC 1: CAP / Escort
– BENDER 2: Anti- Ship, PACKAGE LEAD
F-14B
– ELVIS 5

UNDERTAKER:
F-16:
– JESTER 1: SEAD, PACKAGE LEAD
– INDY 9, CAP / ELINT
A-10:
– HAWG 8
– PIG7
AH-64:
– RAGE 9
F-15SE, STRIKE / DEA
– CYLON 5, STRIKE / DEAD

3.3 Order of events

3.3.1 Offensive actions
This operation consists of two main actions:
– Reduction of enemy forces on Rota.
UNDERTAKER package will push on Rota to clear out as many enemy forces as possible.
The SEAD flight (JESTER1) will try to take out as many SA-15 and SA-19 as possible. After that, HAWG and RAGE will push with HAWG being second and Rage being third. INDY will support with finding enemy AD with HTS and provide backup CAP. If mission allows, INDY will test air defenses on Saipan by pushing and noting radar types and approximate position.
If SHORAD threats remain after the initial SEAD round (that is expected), JESTER1 is supposed to support HAWG and RAGE by providing target positions and / or buddy lasing to take out remaining threats.
Common takeoff time is 0620.
CYLON 5 will take out a command post on Mount Sabana to make room for using this position for RAGE flight.

– Find the enemy ships north of Guam, sink as many as possible.
We have a flight of B-52s that have enough Harpoons to saturate the 52Cs air defense. The B-52s will wait for an accurate position to launch their Harpoons, so after there is radar contact or we get fired on and can tell the approximate position, they will launch their missiles. It is absolutely necessary to wait until the BUFF harpoons strike the convoy before firing own missiles to allow the 52C to empty their vertical launcher system which can’t be reloaded on the sea and this is expected to take it out of business one way or another. The rest is unknown, the weather was to bad during the last week and we need to hit them before they reach Rota.
As we currently have no Viggens available, the task will be done by BENDER 2. Depending on availabilty, the navy package or flight lead may decide to either go with TALD to saturate their air defense shortly before the B-52 arrive OR attack with suitable weaponry (AGM-84) after the B52 attack. Getting anything above the 52C is a bonus.

Enemy aviation might be active north of the AO, we have had contact with Su-33s and the enemy might even prepare a strike against Guam with long range bombers and fighter escorts.

3.3.2. Defensive actions
Protect our last remaining island and the carrier group at all costs. There is a Patriot and a Hawk site on Guam that is kind of a last line defense, but it may be enough to provide a cover up to Rota Island.

3.4 Rules of engagement

ROE: C
As per SPINS

Defensive actions have priority, we need to protect Guam and our carrier group.
No weapon restrictions. Weapons free without further clearance after declared HOSTILE.

3.5 Acceptable level of risk

ALR: MEDIUM, as we need to save resources, and low for the ELINT mission on Saipan.
As per SPINS

3.6 Flight tasking
3.6.1 Package NEPTUNE (Lead: BENDER2)

NEPTUNE

ARCTIC1 * Depart * Move towards CAP area * Secure air superiority while main package is engaging enemy ships.

Loadout: FL decides

Waypoints: 1. BULLSEYE 2. CAP POINT 1 3. CAP POINT 2

ELVIS5 * Depart * Move towards CAP area * Secure air superiority while main package is engaging enemy ships.

Loadout: FL decides

Waypoints: 1. BULLSEYE 2. CAP POINT 1 3. CAP POINT 2

BENDER2 * Depart * Attack convoy once the B-52’s HARPOON are on target.

Loadout: FL decides

Waypoints: 1. BULLSEYE 2. Probable enemy convoy position

FENRIS6 + GRIM7 * Depart * GRIM7 searches for convoy. * Attack convoy once the B-52’s HARPOON are on target.

Loadout: FL decides

Waypoints: 1. BULLSEYE 2. Probable enemy convoy position

3.6.2 Package UNDERTAKER (Lead: JESTER11)

UNDERTAKER

JESTER1 * Depart * Move to Rota Island and hunt down mobile air defenses * Secondary protection from enemy fighters * Work together with HAWG 8, PIG 7 and RAGE 9 to take out as many air defense units as possible prior to the CAS action.

Note to JESTER: In order to make the HTS pod datalink work, you need to have at least three F-16’s as a team member. Due to a glitch in the recent software tape, you might have to add your team members manually in the DLNK DED page if those started the plane later than you did. Please check if your team members are blue on the datalink system. We are working on a solution on this issue, but as our software developer got a tropical fever this might take two weeks (TM) and you have to take care for this.

Loadout: FL decides

Waypoints: 1. BULLSEYE 2. Rota

INDY9 * Depart * Establish CAP between Rota and Saipan to close the AO for enemy fighters * Package lead and backup for JESTER 1 to hunt down mobile SAM systems * Record any AD activity near Saipan, gather as much intel as possible

Loadout: FL decides

Waypoints: 1. BULLSEYE 2. CAP Position 1 3. CAP Position 2

CYLON5 * Depart * Conduct DEAD on Rota airfield. Backup CAP. * If loadout and time permits, destroy parked cargo on the airfield and command post on Mount Sabana.

Loadout: FL decides

Waypoints: 1. BULLSEYE 2. Command post on Mount Sabana 3. Rota Airfield

HAWG8 * Depart * Move towards Rota after JESTER 1 has disabled the short range SAMs OR their position is known so they can be taken down. Expect to use Mavericks / LGB / LJDAM in early attack phase to take out the remaining SAM sites. Expect MANPADS and AAA besides the short range SAMs. As far as our intel goes, the enemy does no longer have naval forces in the area due to losses in earlier battles, so descending over the water seems to be safe for now.

Loadout: FL decides. Standoff ammunition is recommended, at least until AD is degraded.

Waypoints: 1. Bullseye 2. Rota 3-11. Road towards Songsong

PIG7 * Depart * Move towards Rota after JESTER 1 has disabled the short range SAMs OR their position is known so they can be taken down .Expect to use Mavericks / LGB / LJDAM in early attack phase to take out the remaining SAM sites. Expect MANPADS and AAA besides the short range SAMs. As far as our intel goes, the enemy does no longer have naval forces in the area due to losses in early battles, so descending over the water seems to be safe for now.

Loadout: FL decides. Standoff ammunition is recommended, at least until AD is degraded.

Waypoints: 1. Bullseye 2. Rota 3-11. Road towards Songsong

RAGE9 Depart Coordinate engagements with HAWG8. Be advised that if the convoy that our intel spotted just a few minutes ago keeps tracking that way and will proceed along the coast, you might need to pass it but it may be covered by the jungle that can be found there. As we expect heavy equipment, rockets are probably not advisable. You may have to rely on the A-10 to have buddy lasing in some positions. After the column is gone or all air defenses are wiped, you may proceed to Mount Sabana which will provide a good battle position for a following attack on Rota, if fuel and weapons allow it.

Loadout: FL decides. Standoff ammunition is recommended, a mix of radar and laser hellfires might work best.

Waypoints: 1. Ingress 2. Rota Airfield 3-11. Road towards Songsong

4 ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS

4.1 Airfield operations

* Andersen AfB
* TCN: 54X
* Active runway: 06

all flights existing in template- only for copying

<!– Copy-paste friendly headers for flight taskings ARCTIC1 BENDER2 CRIMSON3 DUSTY4 ELVIS5 FENRIS6 GRIM7 HAWG8 INDY9 JESTER1 KRAKEN2 LION3 MUSTANG6 NITRO5 RAGE9 SALTY1 ORCA6 PIG7 QUEBEC8 TUSK2 VENOM4 –>

4.2 Carrier operations

* CASE 1
* BRC: 38
* Departure time: 06:20
* Departure sequence: ARCTIC1, BENDER2
* Charlie time: 08:00

As per Carrier Ops SPINS

4.3 Tankers

As per Aerial Refueling SOP
All standard tankers are available and under the cover of a Patriot battery.

5 COMMAND AND CONTROL

5.1 Commander

* Mission commander is STINGRAY
* Mission commander deputy is ARCTIC11
* Package WOLFPACK lead is ARCTIC11
* Package UNDERTAKER lead is JESTER11

 

5.2 Frequencies

As per Comms SOP

5.3 Authentication

RAMROD: BATHINJURY
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), 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 Tactical (ch 3), 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
* RUBBER DUCKY- Ship Convoy located
* PLUG PULLED – Type 52C out of action (if any)
* GREAT FLUSH – No enemy ship left
* COFFIN – SA15 taken down
* 6FEETUNDER – SA19 taken down

5.7 Bullseye

N 13 29.10 E 144 47.850

6 ANNEXES

Map of the area of operations:

Enemy convoy with SA-19 and several APC, provided by a local “source”:

Recommended spots for wiping the column from the sea side:

Overview of suspected air defense and parked cargo on Rota Island:

Command post

Details

Date:
2023-10-26
Time:
19:30 - 22:00
Event Category:

Organizer

Moldy
Phone
+491624931940
Email
Tobias.Adamgmx.de

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1. Blichten F/A-18C 2. pahi F-16C 3. Apollo12 F/A-18C or AWACS 4. Ulvar F-15E 5. Jinx AH-64D or RedFor 6. Kingtiger45 A-10C II 7. drsoos A-10C II 8. OviDiuS F-16C 9. Colakaktus F/A-18C 10. JackFlash A-10, Ah64, F18 11. Baconbomb A-10C ll 12. Moldy AWACS 13. BFQ AH-64 14. Troll Ah64 F15EWso 15. BigSwede A-10C II
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