Operation Yellowcake

RSVP: YY MM DD – 19:30 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan) Activity: Mission – CAP, Air Interdiction Theatre: Syria Modules: Transport: C-130J/CH-47, Interdiction: A-10C, AH-64, CAP: MIG-29, F-14 any other bluefor Air frame.

1 SITUATION

1.1 Overview

Through unofficial channels we’ve gotten HUMINT that a “dirty bomb” has been placed in the eastern hospital of Raqqa. A communiqué from a doctor of the Medecin Sans Frontier, a radiologist Callsign “Ligthning” has recorded a device and measured 150 TBq. Since Raqqa is under contention between terrorists and government forces the prime suspect behind the device is the terrorist faction.

1.2 Area of operations

Northen Syria, Raqqa

1.3 Time and weather

* July 07 – 2022 * 08:00 local time * Clear * Wind 320 / 10 * FORCE QNH 2992 / 1013

1.4 Air threats

MiG-21, MI-8, MI-24 The terrorists have captured a MI-24, it has been spotted somewhere in the north terrorist capabilities of operating the aircraft is unclear. Government MiG-21s have been spotted in the south east at Deir ez-Zor, but should be primarily trainer jets, LOW factor.

1.5 Ground threats

MANPADS, small arms, technicals

1.6 Friendly forces

Response is spearheaded by coalition forces, the Russians has also taken an interest in stopping the reduction of Raqqa into a radioactive wasteland, they’ve contributed the Aleppo airfield and MIG-29’s.

1.7 Civilian/3rd part

Conflict is in a stalemate so expect civilians in the AO.

2 MISSION

3 teams (Alpha, Bravo, Charlie) Tier 1 EOD specialists of the SAS will assault the hospital, insertion via HALO from C-130s.

3 EXECUTION

3.1 Commander’s intent

Reach the hospital, extract the radiologist, defuse the device and bring back the radioactive compound.

3.2 Packages

C-130’s package PEGASUS to insert teams via HALO.

3.3 Order of events

This operation consist of 2 stages: 1. C-130’s will HALO insert the assault party. Crates with the assault party will be dropped over landing zones Alpha, Bravo and Charlie. Provide CAS, secure the LZ’s, extraction sites and a path for the teams during the hospital assault. 2. When objectives have been secured, teams will return to LZ Charlie for extraction. C-130’s will remain on station until assault teams needs airlift out, at this point PEGASUS will perform a short landing/take off in field west of Raqqa hospital. Each C-130 will need to pickup their respective team (Alpha, Bravo or Charlie) flight lead will distribute the landing order and execution. When the news about the intervention has spread, terrorists will collapse on the extraction site, defend until the ground assets have been airlifted to safety.

3.4 Rules of engagement

ROE: C As per SPINS Addition: Since we’re not playing sides, government forces are to be considered neutral but intention is to intercept any air threats.

3.5 Acceptable level of risk

ALR: MEDIUM As per SPINS

3.6 Flight tasking

Package PEGASUS (Lead: MIGHTY11)

MIGHTY1 * Depart * Airdrop (HALO) the Assault teams (4 x CDS_Crates) at 09:30 * Loiter in the AO until airlift is requested by the ground teams (marked by smoke). * RTB Waypoints: 1. LZ Alpha 2. LZ Charlie 3. LZ Bravo

Package ZEUS (Lead: HAWG81)

HAWG8 * Depart * Clear the LZ’s and AO * Provide CAS * RTB Waypoints: 1. LZ Alpha 2. LZ Charlie 3. LZ Bravo

Package PHOBOS (Lead: ARCTIC11)

ARCTIC1 * Depart * CAP * RTB Waypoints: 1. LZ Alpha 2. LZ Charlie 3. LZ Bravo

4 ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS

4.1 Airfield operations

* Aleppo * Active runway: 60 or 27

4.2 Carrier operations

* CASE 1 * BRC: 264 * Departure time: 14:25 * Departure sequence: ELVIS5, ARCTIC1 * Charlie time: 16:00 As per Carrier Ops SPINS

4.3 Tankers

As per Aerial Refueling SOP

5 COMMAND AND CONTROL

5.1 Commander

* Mission commander is STINGRAY * Package PHOBOS lead is WEDGE71/ELVIS51

5.2 Frequencies

As per Comms SOP

5.3 Authentication

RAMROD: YELLOWCAKE 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) or CAP A (ch 5). 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) or CAP A (ch 5). Use Marshal (ch 16) and Tower (ch 1) for recovery.

5.6 Brevity

* TANGOUNIFORM – Mission declared successful * NIGHTFALL – All assault teams have been lost.

5.7 Bullseye

N 35 57.18′ E 38 59.22′ West Raqqa Hospital