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Syrian Dawn – Night ONE

2024-09-12 @ 19:30 - 23:00

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1. BFQ AH-64 2. Tryggast F/A-18C 3. Asken AH-64 pilot 4. Baconbomb A10 5. Hofftari F-16C eller A-10C II 6. Sive F-16C 7. pahi F-16C (lite osäkert pga jobbresa) 8. deadlift F/A-18C 9. Apollo12 F/A-18C or AWACS or Mk84 10. frefeh F/A-18C 11. Drone F16C 12. Mags F-16C ej lead 13. Bouncer F/A-18C (Package lead) 14. JackFlash Ah-64, OH-58, A-10- FA-18 15. Moose F/A-18C 16. Jinx AH-64D 17. Tony OH-58 pilot
18. Ulvar F-16C 19. SirToadie ATC 20. WeX F-18, ev OH58 pilot 21. Enska F/A-18C 22. leka F/A-18C 23. sandpatch F16 / OH58D (Left seat) 24. Gallo A-10C II 25. Bankler F/A-18C 26. Shiggan AH-64D Pilot 27. Pita (gärna med leka) F/A18-C 28. Fretz F/A-18C 29. Fille ATC/AWACS 30. Flaxx83 Ground 31. Yaotl F/A-18C 32. Arrow Backup F-16, AH-64D, F/A-18C (ringrostig case 3) 33. Qvintus F-16C , ersätter avhopp
Attendance: 33 / ∞

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RSVP: 24 09 10 – 23:59 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity: Mission – CAP, SEAD, Strike, Air Interdiction
Theatre: Syria
Modules: F/A-18C, F-16C, A-10C, AH-64D, OH-58D
Prerequisites: Night AAR, Case 3 for naval aircraft

Background

Nov 25th 2009

April 3rd, 2010

May 2nd, 2010

 

LINEUP

LINEUP

 

1 SITUATION

1.1 Overview

The international coalition is ready to strike. The initial thrust will be from the south, where American forces have been deployed to Israel, Jordan and Saudi Arabia.

Knowing that Assad will expect a prolonged air campaign before the invasion begins, campaign planners have decided to do the exact opposite. Ground forces will move in on night one.

The Syrian army is mostly dug in and is expected to have trouble responding to a fast mechanized assault. Reserve forces have been identified and will be selectively targeted. Fixed wing assets will have to establish local air superiority in support of ground forces. SEAD/DEAD will be performed in selected areas against tactical SAMs. The strategic threats will be suppressed by deep strikes against their C2.

1.2 Area of operations

Southern half of Syria, adjacent parts of Jordan and Saudi Arabia

1.3 Time and weather

* May 10 – 2010
* 01:00 local time
* Weather: SCT 8/10 FEW/SCT24/26
* Wind: From 320 / 4 kts
* FORCE QNH: 2992

1.4 Air threats

MiG-21, MiG-25, MiG-29, SU-24

The Syrian Air Force has dispersed its aircraft in the AO, mainly operating from smaller airfields around DAMASCUS as well as TIYAS and PALMYRA. They have limited all-weather (night) capability. To further degrade their response, cruise missile strikes will be aimed at several airfields.

1.5 Ground threats

Strategic SAMs consist of SA-2, SA-5 and SA-11. The Syrian IADS is impressive in its coverage but relies on a centralized command and control structure that should be vulnerable to attack.

On the tactical level, the main threats are SA-6, SA-8, MANPADS and ZSU-23. These are controlled by battlefield commanders and will have to be engaged directly.

1.6 Friendly forces

An all-out ground offensive will be mounted along the southern border. Simultaneously, the Marines will land on the western shores. 

2nd Infantry Division (Rotary wings unit) will breach the enemy early warning line at PL BLACKFEET and attack over PL CHEROKEE and NLT end of day capture OBJ ALABAMA and OBJ KANSAS vicinity PL SIOUX.

1.7 Civilian/3rd part

Some flights have been noted between civilian airports but only in daylight.

2 MISSION

USAF and USN will establish air superiority in the AO, strike enemy C2 resources, perform SEAD/DEAD as needed and cover ground forces as they advance into southern Syria.

3 EXECUTION

3.1 Commander’s intent

Conduct OCA and establish CAP over the AO.

Perform SEAD/DEAD in support of the ground offensive.

Destroy Command & Control (C2) resources and Early Warning Radars in the Sayqal  region.

Conduct strike missions to open the road for ground forces.

Strike Syrian armor reserves at known locations.

3.2 Packages

The mission contains 3 packages, follow links for more detailed orders

PKG ARDENT – Hornets and Vipers (OCA/CAP, SEAD, Strike). PL is Bouncer 

PKG BRUTAL – Apaches and Kiowas (Striking enemy locations ahead of ground forces). PL is BFQ

PKG CRUSADER – Warthogs (Strike known reserves). PL is Baconbomb

3.3 Order of events
  1. F/A-18s on Strike duty launch SLAM-ER against C2 resources and known EWR near Sayqal. Once C2 is disrupted, the Syrian strategic IADS (SA-2, SA-5 and SA-11) should be disabled for several hours.
  2. Rotary wing assets depart the Assembly area at their earliest convenience. Strikes target area and destroys Syrian defence forces ahead of own ground forces. See TARGET PACKAGE BRUTAL for target locations and detailed orders.
  3. Hornets and Vipers on counter-air duty conduct fighter sweep to take out any Syrian aircraft that are already in the air. Then establish CAP.
  4. Vipers perform SEAD against assigned SAMs, then establish patrol to engage any emerging surface to air threats.
  5. A-10s engage enemy armor reserves in assigned sectors. See TARGET PACKAGE CRUSADER for target locations and detailed orders.
3.4 Rules of engagement

ROE: C
As per SPINS
Addition: No cluster munitions allowed in civilian populated areas

3.5 Acceptable level of risk

ALR: HIGH
As per SPINS

3.6 Flight tasking

See package orders linked above.

Coordination instructions

Mission start 01:00 (local)
H-hour is 01.30 – No incursions into Syrian airspace before this time

 

4 ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS

4.1 Airfield operations

* Muwaffaq Salti Air Base (Jordan) elevation 1636′
* TCN: 33X
* Active runway: 31
* Departure sequence: Indy9, Arctic1, Hawg8, Jester1
* Departure: Straight ahead on runway heading, climb to 3000′
* Approach: Follow directions from TWR – vectoring using radials. Expect final inbound turn to radial 120.

4.2 Carrier operations

* CASE 3
* BRC: 036
* FH: 027
* Departure radial: 100
* Departure time: ASAP
* Departure sequence: Any
* Marshal time: 03.00 – expect first push time at 03.15

As per Carrier Ops SPINS

4.3 Tankers

Texaco2 in orbit EAST of Muwaffaq Salti at A16. Arco5 in orbit WEST of Muwaffaq Salti at A20. Arco1 along the coast of Israel at A18.

Aerial Refueling SOP

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)

6, 7, 9, 3/5, 7
Contact Ground (ch 6) for departure and taxi instructions. When ordered, Tower (ch 7) for departure. When ordered, 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, unmanned) during startup and departure. Go to Check in (ch 9). Expect Tactical (ch 3) or CAP A (ch 5). Use Marshal (ch 16) and Approach (ch 17) for recovery.

5.6 Brevity

* TANGOUNIFORM – Mission declared successful
* NIGHTFALL – Abort mission
* BRAINFREEZE – Command and Control for strategic SAMs destroyed
* NULLIFIED – 78th Armored Brigade destroyed

5.7 Bullseye

N 33° 17.00′, E 36° 48.00′ (East of Damascus)

6 ANNEXES

 

Maps

Southern AO air superiority region

 

Details

Date:
2024-09-12
Time:
19:30 - 23:00
Event Category:

Venue

Syria

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