Test of THT mission

In Irbid there is a rebel insurection. The mission is simpel. Take out the enemy rebels while supporting our own. Do not attack none aggressive rebels.
We have bin promissed helicopter and fixed-wings support form Jordan and Syria. Rumour has it that among the pilots many of them side with the enemy rebels.
Assume that the pilots are friendly until proven othervise.

RSVP: YY MM DD – 19:30 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity: Mission – CAS, Multirole
Theatre: Syria
Modules: F/A-18C, F-16, F-14B, AJS 37, A-10C, AH-64, Ka-50, UH-1H(gunship) etc. (Bring the airframe you want.)
Prerequisites: None

1 SITUATION

1.1 Overview

Insurgency has overtaken Irbid. Our mission is to help our allied rebels get control over the situation.

1.2 Area of operations

Around Irbid and Between Irbid, Ramtha and north of YA69. The fighting is most likely taking place in populated areas and on roads.
Do not fly into the SAM coverage of the Jordanes or Syrian airfields which is shown marked on the map bellow since Jordan and Syria will see this as an act of war.

1.3 Time and weather

* May 01 – 2021
* 09:30 local time
* Scattered (7500′-11500′)
* Wind 320 / 10
* FORCE QNH 2992 / 1013

1.4 Air threats

F-5, L-39, UH-1H, SA342L, Mi-24, Mi-8

We expect plenty of friendly airsupport from King Hussein and Tha’lah.

1.5 Ground threats

Jeep, APC

It will be hard to differenciate friendly rebels from enemy rebels. We are to act like UN, do not shoot unless shot upon.
Enemies might appear unexpectedly from populated areas.

1.6 Friendly forces

We and our allied rebels are work together in the AO.

1.7 Civilian/3rd part

Neutral rebel forces in the AO shall not be attacked.

Civilian traffic is active in the area, especially inside the Irbid.

2 MISSION

Eliminate enemy rebel forces in and around Irbid to the best of your abillity without afflicting civil, neutral or allied casualties.

The mission is aimed to be a low cost operation so try to stick to the cheapes possible weapon system like MMP APKWS.
GBU-12, Vhikrs, Hellfires and such are acceptable.

HUNTER2 is to bring a total of 2-4 AA missiles per fixed wing, Aim-9L and/or Aim 120B in case things get sour with the Jordanis and Syrians helping us taking out the insurection.
Ka-50 is to bring a full set of Iglas.
Mi-24 is to bring a full set of 9M220O and/or R-60M.(In case you just bring 2 R-60M make sure that they are mounted on the left pylon.)

3 EXECUTION

3.1 Commander’s intent

To clear out all enemy rebels. At the least to give our allied rebels as good of a fight chance that we are able to give them.

3.2 Packages

The mission contains 4 packages, callsign SEEKER1 and SEEKER2, and HUNTER1 and HUNTER2.

3.3 Order of events

Fly to hold position and and await orders from command to start engaging enemy rebels in and around Irbid.

This operation is divided into 2 phases which will be conducted chronologically: Fly to your respective holding area then conduct CAS and Multirole.

1.
SEEKER1 and SEEKER2 will fly to their holding position which is center of millitary grid YB51

HUNTER1 will fly to its own holding position which is center of millitary grid YA49

HUNTER2 will fly to its holding position which is center of millitary grid YB40

2.
When package is given clearance from command that package start providing CAS in the AO.

3.4 Rules of engagement

ROE: A
As per SPINS
Addition: Weapons free on all enemies who turns their guns towardes you.

3.5 Acceptable level of risk

ALR: LOW
As per SPINS

3.6 Flight tasking

Package SEEKER1 (Lead: TBA)

AH-64
UH-1H

Package SEEKER2 (Lead: TBA)

Ka-50
Mi-24
SA342L
Mi-8

Package HUNTER1 (Lead: TBA)

A-10C
AJS37

Package HUNTER2 (Lead: TBA)

F-16
F/A-18
F-14

Waypoints:
1. Starting position
2. Holding position
3. Irbid (Bullseye)

ARCTIC1
* Depart
* Hold at HOTEL (WP1) at 25000’
* Push on SMASH
* Destroy SA-10 EAST of Damascus (report WALKOVER on success)
* Refuel at ARCO1 or ARCO5
* Report in to STINGRAY and standby for CAP tasking
* RTB on order from STINGRAY

Loadout: FL decides (SEAD and A/A)

Waypoints:
1. Hold HOTEL
2. SA-10 Target

ELVIS5
* Depart
* Go to CAP track (WP1 and WP2)
* Neutralize enemy CAP over Damascus
* Remain on station until ordered to RTB by STINGRAY

Loadout: FL decides

Waypoints:
1. CAP W
2. CAP E

FENRIS6
* Depart 08:30
* Hold at HOTEL (WP1) at 9000’
* Push on SMASH
* Destroy target DELTA. Report TRASHCAN if successful.
* RTB

Loadout: FL decides

Waypoints:
1. Hold HOTEL
2. Ingress (bridge)
3. Ingress (bridge)
4. Target DELTA

HAWG8
* Depart 08:32
* Hold at HOTEL (WP1) at 15000’
* Push on SMASH. Coordinate engagements with RAGE9
* Destroy target CHARLIE, prepared to destroy ALPHA and BRAVO if needed. Report DIRTPILE (ALPHA/BRAVO/CHARLIE) for each target destroyed.
* RTB

Loadout: FL decides

Waypoints:
1. Hold HOTEL
2. Target ALPHA
3. Target BRAVO
4. Target CHARLIE

RAGE9
Depart 08:34
Stay under 500 feet after WP3
Coordinate engagements with HAWG8
Destroy targets ALPHA and BRAVO, prepared to destroy CHARLIE if needed. Report DIRTPILE (ALPHA/BRAVO/CHARLIE) for each target destroyed.
RTB

Loadout: FL decides

Waypoints:
1. Ingress
2. Ingress
3. Ingress
4. Target ALPHA
5. Target BRAVO
6. Target CHARLIE

4 ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS

4.1 Airfield operations

* Ramat David
* TCN: 84X
* Active runway: 33
* Departure via Exit Hayim
* Approach via Entry Amos Lake
<!– 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: 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
* Mission commander deputy is TBA
* Package SEEKER1 lead is TBA
* Package SEEKER2 lead is TBA
* Package HUNTER1 lead is TBA
* Package HUNTER2 lead is TBA

5.2 Frequencies

As per Comms SOP

5.3 Authentication

RAMROD: SKYFRIGATE
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 – Abort mission
* SMASH – Enemy CAP neutralized
* WALKOVER – SA-10 neutralized
* DIRTPILE – SCUD launchers destroyed
* TRASHCAN – Chemical plants destroyed

5.7 Bullseye

N 32 33.35′ E 35 51.60′

6 ANNEXES

Target Alpha (SCUD 1)
Target Bravo (SCUD 2)
Target Charlie (SCUD 3)
Target Delta (Chemical plant)

Maps
Large size map of AO with all waypoints, tankers, carriers etc
Smaller maps of target areas with waypoints marked