Master Arms

Exercise Cautious Guard - Day 1
2025-04-24 19:30 - 21:30 (Europe/Stockholm)
Time: 24 04 25 – 19:30 (Last signup time: 24 04 25 – 19:00)
Activity: Mission/exercise
Map: Cold War Germany
Available ACFT: F1EE & BE, F-4E, F-5E

LINEUP
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F-4E Strike
Banshee 21:
Banshee 22:
Banshee 23:
Banshee 24:
F1EE & BE Strike
Cylon 31: Fille / Leka
Cylon 32: Urist / Asken
Cylon 33:
Cylon 34:
F-4E Strike
Merlin 41: Tony / Troll
Merlin 42: Apollo / Jedi
Merlin 43: Hombre / DeadGun
Merlin 44: Iquences / Moldy
F-5 Strike
Zippy 81: Hofftari
Zippy 82: Deadlift
Zippy 83: Bankler
Zippy 84: Nillefix
Büchel TWR:
Stingray:

1 SITUATION
1.1 Overview
August, 1979.
Germany is organizing a defense exercise named Cautious Guard. Büchel Air Base has been chosen to host fighter squadrons. The exercise is focused on low-level strike operations. Norwegian and French squadrons have been invited and will take part.
Daily exercises are to be flown. Initially, they will be single-route operations, but as the missions progress, more advanced multi-route and time-on-target operations take over.
The Norwegians are from Rygge Air Station, Sq. 336 flying F-5 Freedom Fighters,
France is providing a few F1s. And joining from Hopsten is the 72nd Jagdgeschwader with their F-4s.
1.2 Area of operations
Central and south Hessen, limited by Hockenheim in the south, Geibelstadt and Fritzlar in the east, and RAF Gütersloh in the north. It consists of varying countryside and is populated by smaller towns. Frankfurt is the only large city located in the AO.
1.3 Time and weather
* Light haze, good ceiling.
* Winds from the east.
* QNH 1021hpa / 30.16inhg
* Target QFE 984hpa / 29.06inhg
1.4 Air threat
None
1.5 Ground/Surface threat
None
1.6 Friendly forces
Apart from our operation, the RAF will operate in the area with C-130s.
1.7 Civilian/3rd part
Beware of civilian air traffic outside the AO. Frankfurt has heavy commercial traffic and expect GA activity outside our corridors and airspaces.
2 MISSION
The opening exercise will be a visual, low-level navigation with high-drag bombing.
All groups will fly the same route, separated by 3 minutes.
The target is a bridge in central Hessen. The route will take you around the target in a left-hand pattern, and the attack direction will be from the north.
3 EXECUTION
3.1 Commander’s intent
The intent is for all flights to hit all waypoints within +/- 1 minute and, of course, have bombs on target.
If this can be achieved without climbing to locate one’s position, the exercise will be a success.
3.2 Packages
–
3.3 Order of events
(Times are given in CET)
– Startup at 0705
– Departure
– Establish in holds at WP 0
ROLEX = 0730
Push times:
– Zippy 8 ROLEX
– Cylon 3 ROLEX + 3
– Merlin 4 ROLEX + 6
– Banshee 2 ROLEX + 9
Aircraft on the track from 0730 to 0810
Sharp RTB at 0815.
3.4 Rules of engagement
ROE: A – Peacetime
As per SPINS
3.5 Acceptable level of risk
ALR: LOW
As per SPINS
3.6 Flight tasking
(Times are given in CET)
Route parameters from push to WP7 (All flights)
400kt and 500ft AGL or below.
Zippy 8
– Startup at 0705
– Depart, leave via exit east.
– Establish in hold at WP 0 by latest: 0725 and @ 3500ft AMSL
– Push from WP 0 on ROLEX
– Bombs on target 0748 +/- 1
– Sharp RTB at 0815.
– Approach via entry west.
Fixed loadout: 4 x Mk82 Snakeye, 1 x drop tank, 2 x AIM-9P
Cylon 3
– Startup at 0705
– Depart, leave via exit east.
– Establish in hold at WP 0 by latest: 0728 and @ 4500ft AMSL
– Push from WP 0 on ROLEX + 3
– Bombs on target 0751 +/- 1
– Sharp RTB at 0815.
– Approach via entry west.
Fixed loadout: 6 x SAMP 250kg HD, 2 x drop tanks, 2 x R550
Merlin 4
– Startup at 0705
– Depart, leave via exit east.
– Establish in hold at WP 0 by latest: 0731 and @ 5500ft AMSL
– Push from WP 0 on ROLEX + 6
– Bombs on target 0754 +/- 1
– Sharp RTB at 0815.
– Approach via entry west.
Fixed loadout: 6 x Mk82 Snakeye, 2 x drop tanks, 4 x AIM-9P, 4 x AIM-7E
Banshee 2
– Startup at 0705
– Depart, leave via exit east.
– Establish in hold at WP 0 by latest: 0734 and @ 6500ft AMSL
– Push from WP 0 on ROLEX + 9
– Bombs on target 0757 +/- 1
– Sharp RTB at 0815.
– Approach via entry west.
Fixed loadout: 6 x Mk82 Snakeye, 2 x drop tanks, 4 x AIM-9P, 4 x AIM-7E
4 ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
4.1 Airfield operations
* Büchel Air Base
* TCN: BUE 118X
* Active runway: 03
5 COMMAND AND CONTROL
5.1 Commander
* Mission commander is STINGRAY
5.2 Frequencies
As per Comms SOP
5.3 Authentication
RAMROD: STANDGUARD
As per Authentication SOP
5.4 Freq flow
7, 3, 7
No clearance is required for startup. Contact tower (ch 7) for taxi and departure. Tactical/Stringray (ch 3). If Stingray is awake, expect RAMROD. Use Tower (ch 7) for recovery.
5.6 Brevity
– TANGOUNIFORM: Mission declared successful
– NIGHTFALL: Abort mission
– ROLEX: Push time = 0730
5.7 Bullseye
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6 ANNEXES

Frågor i Discord
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1, Vad är max höjd efter Hold? (I navigerigen)
Svar: Upp till flight lead, har med flit bara skrivit low level så får FL göra en egen bedömning.
Men ser gärna att vi alla fall håller oss under 500ft AGL.
2, koordinater för WPs, eller visuell navigering?
Svar: Visuell nav den här gången. Hoppas avancera upplägget framöver och då vrider vi igång boxarna.
Det är svårnavigerad terräng så en del av briefen kommer gå ut på tips och trix för framgång

Zippy, Cylon and Merlin are parked in the SE hangar complex. Banshee is parked in the SW hangar complex. (Included in kneeboard)
ETSB VAC Chart (Included in kneeboard)

Maps of each leg are included in the kneeboard. See tab below.
Photo of target bridge taken from the west. Flights will approach from the north, so they will pass left to right in the photo.

Photos of WPs

Kneeboard maps (Included in mission kneeboard)

Road to Homs - Prologue
2025-05-04 19:00 - 21:30 | Syria
RSVP: 25 05 04 – 12:00 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity: Mission – Recon
Theatre: Syria
Modules: Combined Arms, F/A-18C, OH-58D
Prerequisites: Case 3 for Navy
Organizer: Blichten

LINEUP
F/A-18C Recon
ARCTIC11 (400): Deadlift
ARCTIC12 (401):
ARCTIC13 (402):
ARCTIC14 (403):
OH-58D Reconnaissance
BLACKJACK41: Kingtiger / Asken
BLACKJACK42: Puppysworth /
BLACKJACK43:
BLACKJACK44:
F-16C CAP
INDY91: Gripen
INDY92:
INDY93:
INDY94:
AWACS
STINGRAY: Blichten
STINGRAY:
2nd Marine Recon (Humvees)
ALPHA 1-6: Deadgun
ALPHA 1-7: Moldy
Carrier
Marshal:
Tower:
LSO:

1 SITUATION
1.1 Overview
For details see briefing for the main mission
1.2 Area of operations
Western Syria, between Tartus and Homs, centered on grid square BU44
1.3 Time and weather
* May 12 – 2010
* 02:00 local time
* SCT 8/9
* Wind from 305 / 2
* FORCE QNH 2992 / 1013
1.4 Air threats
None
Syrian Air Force has not sortied during the last 24 hrs and is not expected to interfere with this mission
1.5 Ground threats
BMP-1, T-72, ZSU-23 Shilka, MANPADS, SA-8, SA-9
The enemy has prepared defensive positions between OBJ ORLANDO and OBJ WACO.
1.6 Friendly forces
N/A, we are the only blue forces in the AO.
1.7 Civilian/3rd part
N/A
2 MISSION
Forward elements of 2nd Marines have encountered fierce resistance in a valley along the M1 highway to Homs. The push will continue after sunrise, with air support, but first we need to know what we’re up against. The objective is to locate hostile forces and plan ingress / egress routes for ground and rotary wing units. No weapons employment at this time, other than in self-defense.
3 EXECUTION
3.1 Commander’s intent
Blackjack4 will recon the hills in the north, with emphasis on safe ingress and egress for the upcoming mission. Arctic1 will observe from any of the three designated hold-points. Ground units will recon from a distance, not engaging the hostile forces at this time.
3.2 Packages
N/A

3.3 Order of events
Flights depart at their own discretion.
3.4 Rules of engagement
ROE: B
As per SPINS
3.5 Acceptable level of risk
ALR: LOW
As per SPINS
3.6 Flight tasking
ARCTIC1 / INDY9
* Depart Mother / Ramat David
* Check in with STINGRAY when established outbound
* Recon from designated HOLDs at own discretion – never closer than 10 nm to OBJ ORLANDO or WACO
* Refuel at ARCO1 / TEXACO2 as needed
* RTB on order from STINGRAY
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
1. Hold N
2. Hold W
3. Hold S
4. Obj ORLANDO
5. Obj WACO
BLACKJACK4
* Depart Rene Mouawad
* Proceed at own discretion
* Scout suitable routes for the upcoming mission
* RTB on order from STINGRAY
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
TBA
2nd Marine Recon
* Starting location: Village in grid BU4043
* Monitor channel 3 for coordination with air assets
* Proceed at own discretion
* Scout targets for the upcoming mission
* Avoid enemy contact, withdraw if fired upon
* RTB on order from STINGRAY
4 ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
4.1 Airfield operations
* Ramat David
* TCN: 84X
* Active runway: 33
* Departure via Exit Hayim
* Approach via Entry Amos Lake
* Rene Mouawad
* TCN (mobile): 101X
* Active runway: 24
* NOTICE: VTOL / STOVL only due to craters in NE section of rwy

4.2 Carrier operations
* CASE 3
* FB: 021
* Departure time: 02:15
* Departure sequence: N/A
* Marshal time: 04:00
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 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) 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

5.7 Bullseye
Lake in Grid BU44
N34 44.00 / E36 12.00 (37 S BU 4365 4705)
6 ANNEXES
Maps

Syrian Dawn - Road to Homs
2025-05-08 19:30 - 23:00 | Syria
RSVP: 25 05 08 – 19:30 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity: Mission – E-CAS, BAI, SEAD
Theatre: Syria
Modules: Combined Arms, F/A-18C, F-16C, OH-58D, AH-64D, A-10CII, AV-8B
Prerequisites: Case1 for Navy
Organizer: Blichten

LINEUP
F/A-18C E-CAS/BAI
ARCTIC11 (400): Deadlift
ARCTIC12 (401): Moose
ARCTIC13 (402):
ARCTIC14 (403):
F/A-18C E-CAS/BAI
BENDER21 (404): Kaninmat
BENDER22 (405): Makanan
BENDER23 (406):
BENDER24 (407):
F/A-18C E-CAS/BAI
CRIMSON31 (410): Bankler
CRIMSON32 (411):
CRIMSON33 (412):
CRIMSON34 (413):
F/A-18C E-CAS/BAI
DUSTY41 (300):
DUSTY42 (301):
DUSTY43 (302):
DUSTY44 (303):
A-10C E-CAS/BAI
HAWG81: BigSwede
HAWG82: Hofftari
HAWG83:
HAWG84:
F-16C E-CAS/BAI
INDY91: Pahi
INDY92: McSurfy
INDY93: Gripen
INDY94:
F-16C SEAD
JESTER11: Altunuz
JESTER12: Enska
JESTER13:
JESTER14:
AH-64D Air Interdiction
RAGE91: JackFlash / Jinx
RAGE92: Iquences / BFQ
RAGE93: Keiserkosti / Troll
RAGE94:
AH-64D Air Interdiction
SALTY11:
SALTY12:
SALTY13:
SALTY14:
OH-58D Reconnaissance
BLACKJACK41: Kingtiger / Asken
BLACKJACK42:
BLACKJACK43:
BLACKJACK44:
AV-8B E-CAS/BAI
MERLIN41: Tony
MERLIN42: SenorHombre
MERLIN43:
MERLIN44:
2nd Marine Recon (M2 Bradleys)
ALPHA 1-6: Deadgun
ALPHA 1-7: Moldy
ALPHA 1-8: Blichten
AWACS
STINGRAY: Apollo
STINGRAY:
Airport
Ground: Sive
Tower: TheHoff
Control:
Carrier
Marshal:
Tower:
LSO:

1 SITUATION
1.1 Overview
Day TWO of the Syrian Dawn campaign.
2nd Marine Division landed on the beaches south of Tartus on D+1 and have managed to advance approximately 10 nm inland, capturing objective ORLANDO with little resistance. Now in the early hours of D+2, recon units advancing along the valley and the M1 Highway towards Homs were suddenly engaged by concentrated fire from artillery, mortars and tanks. It seems the enemy has chosen this chokepoint to make their stand. We need to punch through the defending forces and capture objective WACO as soon as possible in order to maneuvre more freely inland. Marine aviation is tasked with providing CAS to their fellow riflemen. USAF will provide support if able.
1.2 Area of operations
Western Syria, between Tartus and Homs, centered on grid square BU44
1.3 Time and weather
* May 12 – 2010
* 06:00 local time (just after sunrise)
* SCT 8/9
* Wind from 305 / 2
* FORCE QNH 2992 / 1013
1.4 Air threats
None
Syrian Air Force has not sortied during the last 24 hrs and is not expected to interfere with this mission
1.5 Ground threats
BMP-1, T-72, ZSU-23 Shilka, MANPADS, SA-8, SA-9, (SA-6 in Hama, 30 nm NE of our AO)
The enemy has prepared defensive positions between OBJ ORLANDO and OBJ WACO.
1.6 Friendly forces
N/A, we are the only blue forces in the AO.
1.7 Civilian/3rd part
N/A
2 MISSION
2nd Marine Recon unit ALPHA 1 will advance east from OBJ ORLANDO towards OBJ WACO with the intention of drawing enemy fire to reveal their positions. Marine Fixed-Wing Aviation will provide support. USAF resources will also be allocated as they become available.
No formal JTACs are present in these units so E-CAS procedures will be implemented.
3 EXECUTION
3.1 Commander’s intent
Fixed-wing flights will be assigned HOLD points and altitude blocks by STINGRAY and given a frequency to communicate with relevant ground assets who will assign targets as they appear on the battlefield.
3.2 Packages
N/A

3.3 Order of events
All flights depart ASAP.
Rotary Wing proceed at own discretion.
Fixed Wing expect to be sent to HOLD or tanker, depending on target availability.
3.4 Rules of engagement
ROE: C
As per SPINS
3.5 Acceptable level of risk
ALR: MEDIUM
As per SPINS
3.6 Flight tasking
VMFA (Arctic1, Bender2, Crimson3, Dusty4)
* Depart Mother
* Check in with STINGRAY, expect HOLD S
* On order from STINGRAY push AO to engage pre-planned targets
* Proceed to HOLD N, contact STINGRAY to be assigned a Forward Observer
* Coordinate with assigned ground assets to target enemy armor and infantry
* Refuel at ARCO1 as needed
* RTB on order from STINGRAY
Loadout: FL decides (CAS/BAI)
Waypoints:
1. Hold S
2. RDR + AAA
3. RDR
4. Shilka
5. Soft targets
6. Armor
7. Hold N
8. Hold W
9. Obj ORLANDO
10. Obj WACO
VMFA (Merlin4)
* Depart Tarawa
* Check in with STINGRAY to be assigned a HOLD (N/W/S)
* Coordinate with assigned ground assets to target enemy armor and infantry
* Rearm/refuel at Rene Mouawad as needed
* RTB on order from STINGRAY
Loadout: FL decides (CAS/BAI)
Waypoints:
1. Hold N
2. Hold W
3. Hold S
4. Obj ORLANDO
5. Obj WACO
USAF (Indy9, Jester1, Venom4, Hawg8)
* Depart Ramat David
* Check in with STINGRAY to be assigned a HOLD (N/W/S)
* Coordinate with assigned ground assets to target enemy armor and infantry
* Refuel at TEXACO2/4 as needed
* RTB on order from STINGRAY
Loadout: FL decides (CAS/BAI)
Waypoints:
1. Hold N
2. Hold W
3. Hold S
4. Obj ORLANDO
5. Obj WACO
BLACKJACK4
* Depart Rene Mouawad
* Proceed at own discretion, coordinate with escort if available
* Primary objective: Locate artillery positions N of Obj WACO
* Secondary objective: Locate mortar positions W of Obj WACO
* Report targets to RAGE9. If unavailable report to STINGRAY and expect freq to available strike aircraft
* RTB on order from STINGRAY
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
TBA
RAGE9
* Depart Rene Mouawad
* Provide escort for BLACKJACK4 and engage whatever targets they detect
* RTB on order from STINGRAY
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
TBA
4 ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
4.1 Airfield operations
* Ramat David
* TCN: 84X
* Active runway: 33
* Departure via Exit Hayim
* Approach via Entry Amos Lake
* Rene Mouawad
* TCN (mobile): 101X
* Active runway: 24
* NOTICE: Suitable for VTOL / STOVL only due to craters in NE section of rwy, approx 4000 ft of runway is intact

4.2 Carrier operations
* CASE 1
* BRC: 030
* Departure time: 06:15
* Departure sequence: N/A
* Charlie time: 08.15
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
5.2 Frequencies
As per Comms SOP
Expected freqs for Forward Observers:
ALPHA 1-6: #5
ALPHA 1-7: #10
ALPHA 1-8: #13
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) or direct to FO (ch 5 / 10 / 13). (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 direct to FO (ch 5 / 10 / 13). Use Marshal (ch 16) and Tower (ch 1) for recovery.

5.6 Brevity
* TANGOUNIFORM – Mission declared successful
* NIGHTFALL – Abort mission

5.7 Bullseye
Lake in Grid BU44
N34 44.00 / E36 12.00 (37 S BU 4365 4705)
6 ANNEXES
Overview with Holds, Objectives, Tankers and CVN

Forward Edge of Battle Area (added to mission file as kneeboard)

Rene Mouawad Air Base

Road to Homs - Part II
2025-05-15 19:30 - 23:00 | Syria
RSVP: 25 05 15 – 19:30 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity: Mission – E-CAS, BAI, SEAD
Theatre: Syria
Modules: Combined Arms, F/A-18C, F-16C, OH-58D, AH-64D, A-10CII, AV-8B
Prerequisites: Case1 for Navy
Organizer: Blichten

LINEUP
F/A-18C E-CAS/BAI
ARCTIC11 (400): Deadlift
ARCTIC12 (401): Makanan
ARCTIC13 (402):
ARCTIC14 (403):
F/A-18C E-CAS/BAI
BENDER21 (404): Frefeh
BENDER22 (405): Kaninmat
BENDER23 (406):
BENDER24 (407):
F/A-18C E-CAS/BAI
CRIMSON31 (410): Bankler
CRIMSON32 (411): Moose
CRIMSON33 (412):
CRIMSON34 (413):
F/A-18C E-CAS/BAI
DUSTY41 (300):
DUSTY42 (301):
DUSTY43 (302):
DUSTY44 (303):
A-10C A-FAC
HAWG81: Baconbomb
HAWG82: BigSwede
HAWG83:
HAWG84:
F-16C E-CAS/BAI
INDY91: Widen
INDY92: McSurfy
INDY93:
INDY94:
F-16C E-CAS/BAI
JESTER11: Pahi
JESTER12: Gripen
JESTER13: Hofftari
JESTER14:
F-16C E-CAS/BAI
VENOM41: Wahlkvist
VENOM42: Sive
VENOM43:
VENOM44:
AH-64D Air Interdiction
RAGE91: Jinx / JackFlash
RAGE92: BFQ / Iquences
RAGE93:
RAGE94:
OH-58D Reconnaissance
BLACKJACK41: Kingtiger / Asken
BLACKJACK42: Puppysworth
BLACKJACK43:
BLACKJACK44:
AV-8B E-CAS/BAI
MERLIN41: Tony
MERLIN42: SenorHombre
MERLIN43:
MERLIN44:
2nd Marine Recon
ALPHA 1-6: Moldy
ALPHA 1-7: Troll
BRAVO 1-6: Blichten
AWACS
STINGRAY: Apollo
STINGRAY:
Airport
Ground: TheHoff
Tower: TheHoff
Control:
Carrier
Marshal:
Tower:
LSO:

1 SITUATION
1.1 Overview
Day TWO of the Syrian Dawn campaign.
2nd Marine Recon once again encountered heavy resistance west of OBJ WACO. We estimate the enemy took 50% losses from our air attacks but SIGINT indicates they are calling up reinforcements from Homs. We will need to make another concentrated push on WACO and hit the reinforcements before they arrive.
1.2 Area of operations
Western Syria, between Tartus and Homs, centered on grid square BU44
1.3 Time and weather
* May 12 – 2010
* 11:00 local time
* SCT 8/9, temp 24C
* Wind from 305 / 2
* FORCE QNH 2992 / 1013
1.4 Air threats
None
Syrian Air Force has not sortied during the last 24 hrs and is not expected to interfere with this mission
1.5 Ground threats
BMP-1, T-72, ZSU-23 Shilka, MANPADS, SA-8 (few left), SA-9, (SA-6 in Hama, 30 nm NE of our AO)
The enemy has prepared defensive positions between OBJ ORLANDO and OBJ WACO.
1.6 Friendly forces
N/A, we are the only blue forces in the AO.
1.7 Civilian/3rd part
Some civilian vehicles have been observed eastbound on Highway M1. Presumably evacuating to Homs.
2 MISSION
2nd Marine Recon ALPHA 1 will advance to contact along AOA SOUTH, taking advantage of villages already cleared of opposition. Main resistance expected to still be around BU4544. RAGE9 in close support. HAWG81 serving as A-FAC over this area, calling in fixed wing assets as needed.
2nd Marine Recon BRAVO 1 will advance to contact along AOA NORTH, attempting to swing around to reach OBJ WACO from the north. BLACKJACK4 in close support. Fixed wing assets called in as needed.
No formal JTACs are present in these units so E-CAS procedures will be implemented.
3 EXECUTION
3.1 Commander’s intent
Hornets will focus on taking out enemy reinforcements from Homs.
Harriers and Vipers will provide E-CAS
Rotary wing units will provide direct support to friendly ground units

3.2 Packages
AOA NORTH: Blackjack4 and Bravo1

AOA SOUTH: Rage9, Hawg8 and Alpha1
Killbox M1: Arctic1, Bender2 and Crimson3
Not part of any package: Indy9, Jester1, Venom4 and Merlin4 – supporting where needed
3.3 Order of events
All flights depart ASAP.
Rotary Wing proceed at own discretion.
Fixed Wing expect to be sent to HOLD or tanker, depending on target availability.
3.4 Rules of engagement
ROE: C
As per SPINS
3.5 Acceptable level of risk
ALR: MEDIUM
As per SPINS
3.6 Flight tasking
VMFA (Arctic1, Bender2, Crimson3, Dusty4)
* Depart Mother
* Search and destroy hostile ground movers along Highway M1 between Homs and OBJ WACO
* Refuel at Arco1 as needed
* RTB on order from Stingray
Loadout: FL decides (BAI)
Waypoints:
WP1 – HOLD N
WP2 – HOLD W
WP3 – HOLD S
WP4 – HOLD E
WP5 – Killbox SW
WP6 – Killbox NW
WP7 – Killbox NE
WP8 – Killbox SE
WP9 – Killbox SW
VMFA (Merlin4)
* Depart TARAWA
* Check in with STINGRAY to be assigned HOLD
* Expect push to available FO
* RTB on order from Stingray
Loadout: FL decides (CAS/BAI)
Waypoints:
WP1 – HOLD N
WP2 – HOLD W
WP3 – HOLD S
WP4 – HOLD E
WP5 – OBJ ORLANDO
WP6 – OBJ WACO
USAF (Indy9, Jester1, Venom4)
* Depart Ramat David
* Check in with STINGRAY to be assigned HOLD
* Expect push to available FO
* Refuel at Texaco2 or Texaco4 as needed
* RTB on order from Stingray
Loadout: FL decides (CAS/BAI)
Waypoints:
WP1 – HOLD N
WP2 – HOLD W
WP3 – HOLD S
WP4 – HOLD E
WP5 – OBJ ORLANDO
WP6 – OBJ WACO
USAF (Hawg8)
* Depart Rene Mouawad
* Provide A-FAC and BAI for AOA SOUTH
* RTB on order from Stingray
Loadout: FL decides (CAS/BAI)
Waypoints:
WP1 – Alpha wp1
WP2 – Alpha wp2
WP3 – Alpha wp3
WP4 – HOLD N
WP5 – HOLD W
WP6 – HOLD S
WP7 – HOLD E
WP8 – OBJ ORLANDO
WP9 – OBJ WACO
BLACKJACK4
* Depart Rene Mouawad
* Link up with BRAVO1
* Recon AOA North from BU4150 to BU5151
* Contact STINGRAY if fixed wing assets are needed to take out opposing ground units
* RTB on order from Stingray
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
WP1 – Rene Mouawad
WP2 – FARP LONDON
WP3 – TEASER
WP4 – STRIPES
WP5 – FOXCLUB
WP6 – RP20
WP7 – LOCKWOOD
RAGE9
* Depart Rene Mouawad
* Link up with ALPHA1
* Recon AOA SOUTH with emphasis on disabling targets in BU4543 and BU4544
* RTB on order from Stingray
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
WP1 – Rene Mouawad
WP2 – FARP LONDON
WP3 – Alpha1 wp1
WP4 – Alpha1 wp2
WP5 – Alpha1 wp3
WP6 – OBJ WACO
4 ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
4.1 Airfield operations
* Ramat David
* TCN: 84X
* Active runway: 33
* Departure via Exit Hayim
* Approach via Entry Amos Lake
* Rene Mouawad
* TCN (mobile): 101X
* Active runway: 24
* NOTICE: Suitable for VTOL / STOVL only due to craters in NE section of rwy, approx 4000 ft of runway is intact
* FARP LONDON
* 37 S BU 3520 4352 elev 172 (just north of OBJ ORLANDO)

4.2 Carrier operations
CVN-72 (TCN 72X)
* CASE 1
* BRC: 030
* Departure time: 11:15
* Departure sequence: N/A
* Charlie time: 13.15
LHA-1 (TCN 1X)
* CASE 1
* BRC 300
* Departure time: 11:15
*Departure sequence: N/A
* Charlie time: 13:15
As per Carrier Ops SPINS
4.3 Tankers
As per Aerial Refueling SOP
Note: Both Texaco2 and Texaco4 orbit at 360 kts
5 COMMAND AND CONTROL
5.1 Commander
* Mission commander is STINGRAY
* Mission commander deputy is HAWG81
5.2 Frequencies
As per Comms SOP
Fixed wing flights monitor #3 until directed otherwise
Expected freqs for A-FAC / FO:
A-FAC HAWG81: #5
FO BRAVO 1-6 / Blackjack41: #13
Package specific:
M1 Killbox: #10
AOA NORTH: FM 44.000 MHz
AOA SOUTH: FM 46.000 MHz
5.3 Authentication
RAMROD: GRANDSLICE
As per Authentication SOP
5.4.1 Freq flow (Airfield flights Ramat David)
7, 9, 3/5, 7
Remain on Tower (ch 7) during startup, taxi and departure. Go to Check in (ch 9). Expect Tactical (ch 3) or direct to FO / A-FAC. Use Tower (ch 7) for recovery.

5.4.2 Freq flow (Airfield flights Rene Mouawad)
271.00, 9, 3/5, 7
Remain on Tower (271.00 MHz) during startup, taxi and departure. Go to Check in (ch 9). Expect Tactical (ch 3) or direct to FO / A-FAC. Use Tower (271.00) 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 direct to Package specific. Use Marshal (ch 16) and Tower (ch 1) for recovery.

5.6 Brevity
* TANGOUNIFORM – Mission declared successful (Ground forces at OBJ WACO)
* NIGHTFALL – Abort mission

5.7 Bullseye
Lake in Grid BU44
N34 44.00 / E36 12.00 (37 S BU 4365 4705)
6 ANNEXES
Overview with Holds, Objectives, Tankers and CVN

Killbox, objectives and holds

Forward Edge of Battle Area (added to mission file as kneeboard)

Rene Mouawad Air Base

For Christ and Country
2025-05-29 19:30 - 23:00 | Syria
RSVP: 25 05 27 – 19:30 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Organizer: Blichten
Activity: Mission – CAP
Theatre: Syria
Modules: F/A-18C, F-14B, F-16C
Prerequisites: Case 1 for navy

LINEUP
F/A-18C CAP
ARCTIC11 (400): Kaninmat
ARCTIC12 (401): Nikemo
ARCTIC13 (402): Bouncer
ARCTIC14 (403): Shrimp
F/A-18C CAP
BENDER21 (404): Yaotl
BENDER22 (405): Makanan
BENDER23 (406):
BENDER24 (407):
F/A-18C 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 (103):
F-16C CAP
INDY91: Pahi
INDY92: Widen
INDY93: Mags
INDY94:
F-16C CAP
JESTER11: Sive
JESTER12: Wahlkvist
JESTER13:
JESTER14:
F-14B CAP
MUSTANG41 (104): Nillefix / Deadgun
MUSTANG42 (105): TheHoff / WeX
MUSTANG43 (106): SenorHombre / Troll
MUSTANG44 (107):
F-16C CAP
VENOM41:
VENOM42:
VENOM43:
VENOM44:
AWACS
STINGRAY: Blichten
STINGRAY: Moldy
STINGRAY: Baconbomb
Airport
Ground: Keiserkosti
Tower: Keiserkosti
Control:
Carrier
Marshal:
Tower:
LSO:

1 SITUATION
1.1 Overview
Our strike against Al Qaeda in Kharab Ishk did not go unnoticed by the Syrian Armed Forces. A pair of MiG-29:s took off from Aleppo but retreated after being fired at by Bender2. Now, SIGINT suggests they are preparing to sortie in force. Objective unknown, could be an attempt to strike the Carrier Battle Group.
1.2 Area of operations
Western Syria, Lebanon, Eastern Mediterranean.
1.3 Time and weather
* April 17 – 2004
* 16:00 local time
* Broken cloud cover 12 / 26
* Wind from 305 / 4
* FORCE QNH 2996
1.4 Air threats
MiG-21, MiG-29
MiG-21s and MiG-29s are based in Aleppo and Palmyra. Intel suggests a total of 10-15 airframes on alert status.
1.5 Ground threats
SA-2 in Bassel Al-Assad and Shayrat. SA-10 in Aleppo and Tiyas
1.6 Friendly forces
Patriot SAM systems at Incirlik, Larnaca and Ramat David.
1.7 Civilian/3rd part
Civilian air traffic is suspended.
2 MISSION
Protect allied air, naval and ground forces.
3 EXECUTION
3.1 Commander’s intent
All available flights depart ASAP. Check in with STINGRAY and expect either a CAP station or direct to tanker.
3.4 Rules of engagement
ROE: B
As per SPINS
We are not officially at war with Syria but tensions are high. Report hostile behaviour immediately and do not hesitate to defend your flight even if permission to fire has not yet been granted.
3.5 Acceptable level of risk
ALR: MEDIUM
As per SPINS
3.6 Flight tasking
US NAVY FLIGHTS
* Depart Mother
* Check in with STINGRAY for assignment
* Refuel at ARCO1 or ARCO5 as needed
* RTB on order from STINGRAY
Loadout: FL decides (A/A)
Waypoints:
1. CAP NORTH
2. CAP MID
3. CAP SOUTH

AIR FORCE FLIGHTS
* Depart Ramat David
* Check in with STINGRAY for assignment
* Refuel at TEXACO2 or TEXACO4 as needed
* RTB on order from STINGRAY
Loadout: FL decides (A/A)
Waypoints:
1. CAP NORTH
2. CAP MID
3. CAP SOUTH
4 ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
4.1 Airfield operations
* Ramat David
* TCN: 84X
* Active runway: 33
* Departure via Exit Hayim
* Approach via Entry Amos Lake

* Divert airfield Larnaca
* TCN 101X
* Active runway 22
4.2 Carrier operations
* CASE 1
* BRC: 023
* Departure time: ASAP
* Departure sequence: N/A
* Charlie time: 18:15
As per Carrier Ops SPINS

4.3 Tankers
As per Aerial Refueling SOP
Note: Both TEXACO2 and TEXACO4 orbit at 360 kts
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)
7, 9, 3/5, 7
Remain on Tower (ch 7) during startup and departure. Go to Check in (ch 9). Expect 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 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
5.7 Bullseye
N 34 35.00′ E 35 59.20′ (Shoreline east of CAP MID)
6 ANNEXES

RotorThursday - Once again, closer!
2025-06-26 19:30 - 22:00 | Syria
RSVP: 2025-06-26 – 19:30 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity: Security/recon.
Theatre: Syria
Modules: OH-58D, AH-64
Prerequisites: None

We will continue our security task in AO CHESTNUT against insurgents trying to destabilize Syria.
SITUATION
Kiowas and Apaches has been posted on OUTPOST OAK in order to conduct security tasking of AO CHESTNUT.
ENEMY
Enemy consist of insurgents in smaller or larger groups, they tend to avoid larger built up areas, staying either out in the terrain our outskirts of built up areas.
Weapons consist of older tanks, BMPs with Shilka and manpads as threath to air. Rumors of SA8 is out but no evidence yet.
FRIENDLY
No friendly ground forces in the active part of the AO. Area of 10km out from OP OAK is patrolled by friendly forces and considered safe.
MISSION
Plan your patrols, head out and keep the area safe.
LOGISTICS
FARP at OP OAK,no other replen available.
COMMAND/CONTROL
FM 35.0 is package net for coordination between flights.
GAMEPLAY
Respawn is allowed in order to get as much training effect as possible. However if a bird goes down all other birds has to disengage and reform with the respawning bird before going back in against the threat.
KNEEBOARD for this and future missions:

Filles Vietnam Campaign De Deux Plus Un, PART 5
2025-07-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Marianas
Time: 03 07 25 – 19:30 (Last signup time: 03 07 25 – 19:00)
Activity: Mission
Map: Marianas WWII
Available ACFT: UH-1, OH-6, P-51, P-47, A-4
Required mods: Direct download > [A-4, 2.3] & [OH-6, 1.5], Installation tutorial
Recommended skins: P-51, P-47
Previous mission, 20th of July 1969.
August 1st, 1969.
Our unit has been relocated. Further instructions will follow.
//Yellow 1-1
AO
Guam island, covered in deep jungle, flowing streams, and VC. Hills cover the island’s southwestern part. Cliffs can be found all along the coast. Guam has two gravel airstrips, one located in the west, named Orote, and the other, Agana, is in the middle.
WX
AGANA 010850LOC CALM FEW050 9999 20/16 A3024 RWY25
COMMS & (NAV)
* 31.00 MHz: Saigon Music FM
* Ch. 1 (305.00 MHz): Forrestal tower (59X)
* Ch. 3 (265.00 MHz): AO Comms
* Ch. 6 (250.00 MHz): Common frequency for all FARPs
* Ch. 7 (270.00 MHz): Agana traffic

FLIGHT TASKING
Rainbow, provide FAC and strikes to support hunter-killer teams over south Guam.
Dagger 4, Set up station above south Guam (WP1), block level 100-140. Provide strikes as requested by Rainbow or helos.
Razor 5, Set up station above south Guam (WP1), block level 060-100. Provide strikes as requested by Rainbow or helos.
Yellow 1, Find and destroy targets of opportunity (TOO) in south Guam
Red 2, Find and destroy TOO in south Guam
Blue 3, Find and destroy TOO in south Guam
BREVITY
Brevity owned by commanders:
BUMMER BUMMER – RTB
AIRCRAFT AND CREW ON AGANA AIRSTRIP
Rainbow, 1 x P-51/P-47 FAC/STRIKE
Rainbow 1, Combat commander: Ap-ollon
Rainbow 2: Urist
AIRCRAFT AND CREW ON LZ WENDY
Yellow 1, 2 x UH-1 GUNSHIP & 1 x OH-6 SCOUT
Yellow 1-1 (OH-6): Keiser
Yellow 1-2 (UH-1): Ironsavior
Yellow 1-3 (UH-1): Iquences
Yellow 1-4 (UH-1): BFQ

Red 2, 2 x UH-1 GUNSHIP & 1 x OH-6 SCOUT
Red 2-1 (OH-6): Jinx
Red 2-2 (UH-1): Makanan
Red 2-3 (UH-1): Jack
Red 2-4 (UH-1): Blichten

Blue 3, 2 x UH-1 GUNSHIP & 1 x OH-6 SCOUT
Blue 3-1 (OH-6):
Blue 3-2 (UH-1): (Jackflash)
Blue 3-3 (UH-1): (BFQ)
Co-pilots & gunners: Toadie, Kingtiger
AIRCRAFT AND CREW ON CV59 FORRESTAL
Dagger 4, 4 x A-4 STRIKE
Dagger 4-1: Hombre
Dagger 4-2: Nille
Dagger 4-3:
Dagger 4-4:

Razor 5, 4 x A-4 STRIKE
Razor 5-1: Fille
Razor 5-2: Northman
Razor 5-3:
Razor 5-4:
MAPS & INTEL
Kneeboard (In mission)

RotorThursday – Once again, closer!
2025-08-07 19:30 - 22:00 | Syria
RSVP: 2025-08-07– 19:30 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity: Security/recon.
Theatre: Syria
Modules: OH-58D, AH-64
Prerequisites: None
We will continue our security task in AO CHESTNUT against insurgents trying to destabilize Syria.
SITUATION
Kiowas and Apaches has been posted to OUTPOST OAK in order to conduct security tasking of AO CHESTNUT.
ENEMY
Enemy consist of insurgents in smaller or larger groups, they tend to avoid larger built up areas, staying either out in the terrain our outskirts of built up areas.
Weapons consist of older tanks, BMPs with Shilka and manpads as threath to air. Rumors of SA8 is out but no evidence yet.
Enemy rocket artillery has been observed in CA9669 along with BMPs and T-55s. The enemy force seems to be guarded by SA-19 in unknown numbers.
FRIENDLY
No friendly ground forces in the active part of the AO. Area of 10km out from OP OAK is patrolled by friendly forces and considered safe.
MISSION
Locate and destroy rocket artillery in CA9669 and any SA-15 thats located.
LOGISTICS
FARP at OP OAK, no other replen available.
COMMAND/CONTROL
FM 33.0 is package net for coordination between flights.
GAMEPLAY
Respawn is allowed in order to get as much training effect as possible. However if a bird goes down all other birds has to disengage and reform with the respawning bird before going back in against the threat.
KNEEBOARD for this and future missions:

RotorThursday – Once again, closer!
2025-08-14 19:30 - 22:00 | Syria
RSVP: 2025-08-14 – 19:30 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity: Security/recon.
Theatre: Syria
Modules: OH-58D, AH-64
Prerequisites: None
Weather: Clouds with cloud base at 900ft agl
QNH 29.92 Temp + 20C.
Mission start time MAY22 1730Local. Sun set 2000.
We will continue our security task in AO CHESTNUT against militia trying to destabilize Syria.
SITUATION
Last thursday we destroyed BM-21 and SA-15 and thereby denied the milita units their indirect fire capability. The results are some pissed off militia who are set for retaliation.
ENEMY
Enemy have been spotted gathering forces and preparing what is estimated to be a counter-attack towards OP OAK if unchecked.
Units consist of T-55 and BMP-2 in company size covered by shilka and SA-13 and SA-15 in CA96 dispersed around the village where we struck the BM-21.
FRIENDLY
No friendly ground forces in the active part of the AO. Area of 10km out from OP OAK is patrolled by friendly forces and considered safe.
MISSION
Locate and destroy the armored formation in order to prevent possible attack on OP OAK.
LOGISTICS
FARP at OP OAK, no other replen available.
COMMAND/CONTROL
FM 33.0 is package net for coordination between flights.
GAMEPLAY
Respawn is allowed in order to get as much training effect as possible. However if a bird goes down all other birds has to disengage and reform with the respawning bird before going back in against the threat.
KNEEBOARD for this and future missions:

RotorThursday – Once again, closer!
2025-08-28 19:30 - 22:00 | Syria
RSVP: 2025-08-28 – 19:30 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity: Security/recon.
Theatre: Syria
Modules: OH-58D, AH-64
Prerequisites: None
Weather:
Low cloud base. QNH 29.92
Daybreak 0640 (Mission start)
We will continue our security task in AO CHESTNUT against militia trying to destabilize Syria.
SITUATION
Our operations against the enemy is paying a heavy toll on the enemy ground forces. How ever this has also strenghtened the enemies determination to remove us from OP OAK.
ENEMY
Intel states an enemy armor column are advancing on MSR FOX and passed BRAVO heading for CHARLIE at this time. Most likely and most dangerous course of action are that they are heading for OP OAK.
Enemy equiptment spotted are T-55, BMP-2, Shilka and technicals.
FRIENDLY
No friendly ground forces in the active part of the AO. Area of 10km out from OP OAK is patrolled by friendly forces and considered safe.
MISSION
Stop the enemy assault advancing along MSR FOX.
LOGISTICS
FARP at OP OAK, no other replen available.
COMMAND/CONTROL
FM 33.0 is package net for coordination between flights.
GAMEPLAY
Respawn is allowed in order to get as much training effect as possible. However if a bird goes down all other birds has to disengage and reform with the respawning bird before going back in against the threat.
KNEEBOARD for this and future missions:

RotorThursday – Once again, closer!
2025-09-11 19:30 - 22:00 | Syria
RSVP: 2025-09-12 – 19:30 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity: Security/recon.
Theatre: Syria
Modules: OH-58D, AH-64
Prerequisites: None
Weather:
Mission time 20:00 (Dark)
QNH 29.80. Low cloud base. Wind 090/2 Temp +20C
We will continue our security task in AO CHESTNUT against militia trying to destabilize Syria. (with a twist…)
SITUATION
Last missions success have triggered something we did not anticipate. BADLAND, the country north of the known border has been known for supporting the militias with weapons and supplies but have now moved into an active phase.
ENEMY
Armored convoys have crossed the border crossings and advanced south towards CHARLIE along MSR FOX in order to complete what the militias failed to. – evicting US forces out from OP OAK.
Enemy forces are better trained and better equipped, T-90s and BMP-3 have been spotted in the convoys crossing the border.
Looking at their AA assets we have seen ZSU-23-4 Shilkas, SA-13 and SA-15 before and expect to meet them again.
FRIENDLY
No friendly ground forces in the active part of the AO. Area of 10km out from OP OAK is patrolled by friendly forces and considered safe.
MISSION
Stop the enemy assault advancing along MSR FOX.
LOGISTICS
FARP at OP OAK, no other replen available.
COMMAND/CONTROL
FM 33.0 is package net for coordination between flights.
GAMEPLAY
Respawn is allowed in order to get as much training effect as possible. However if a bird goes down all other birds has to disengage and reform with the respawning bird before going back in against the threat.
KNEEBOARD for this and future missions:

Afghanistan - Battle of Kamdesh
2025-09-18 19:30 - 22:30
RSVP: 25 09 18 – 19:30 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity: Mission – Strike, Air Interdiction
Theatre: Afghanistan (EAST)
Modules: F/A-18C, F-16C, A-10C, F-15E, CH-47, OH-58D, AH-64
Prerequisites: None

LINEUP
F/A-18C Strike
ARCTIC11 (400): Blichten
ARCTIC12 (401): Makanan
ARCTIC13 (402): kaninmat
ARCTIC14 (403): Nikemo
F/A-18C Strike
BENDER21 (404):
BENDER22 (405):
BENDER23 (406):
BENDER24 (407):
A-10C Air Interdiction
HAWG81: Baconbomb
HAWG82: SenorHombre
HAWG83: BigSwede
HAWG84: Hofftari
F-16C Strike
INDY91: Widen
INDY92: undefined
INDY93: pahi
INDY94:
F-16C Strike
JESTER11:
JESTER12:
JESTER13:
JESTER14:
CH-47F Transport
GREYHOUND31:
GREYHOUND32:
GREYHOUND33:
GREYHOUND34:
AH-64D Air Interdiction
RAGE91: BFQ / Troll
RAGE92: DeadGun_SWE / JackFlash
RAGE93:
RAGE94:
AH-64D Air Interdiction
SALTY11:
SALTY12:
SALTY13:
SALTY14:
OH-58D Reconnaissance
BLACKJACK41: Kingtiger45 / Asken
BLACKJACK42: Spaz / Puppysworth
BLACKJACK43:
BLACKJACK44:
A-10C Air Interdiction
PIG71:
PIG72:
PIG73:
PIG74:
F-15E Strike
HITMAN31:
HITMAN32:
HITMAN33:
HITMAN34:
AWACS
STINGRAY: Ulvar
STINGRAY:
Airport
Ground:
Tower:
Control:

1 SITUATION
1.1 Overview
«The Battle of Kamdesh took place during the War in Afghanistan. It occurred on October 3, 2009, when a force of 400 Taliban assaulted the American Combat Outpost (“COP”) Keating near the town of Kamdesh in Nuristan Province in eastern Afghanistan. The attack was the bloodiest battle for US forces since the Battle of Wanat in July 2008, which occurred 20 miles (32 km) away from Kamdesh. The attack on COP Keating resulted in 8 Americans killed and 27 wounded while the Taliban suffered 150–200 wounded or killed.»
Mission maker has deliberated altering the event to better suit our mission format.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Kamdesh
and / or watch the movie “The outpost”
1.2 Area of operations
North east from Bagram around 45mn, the area is a mountain terrain with deep valleys
1.3 Time and weather
* October 03 – 2009
* 06:00 local time
* Scattered (7500′-11500′)
* Wind 025 / 6
* FORCE QNH 2992 / 1013
* Temp +20 deg (Celsius)
1.4 Air threats
Not relevante
1.5 Ground threats
ZSU-23, MANPADS, RPG, AK47/74
1.6 Friendly forces
N/A, we are the only blue forces in the AO.
1.7 Civilian/3rd part
Insurgents ordered all Kamdesh villagers to leave the area.
2 MISSION
Support and hinder the insurgents to overrun and take over Combat Outpost Keating and Observation Post (“OP”) Fritsche.
3 EXECUTION
3.1 Commander’s intent
Destroy all insurgents in and around Kamdesh. Protect Keating and Fritsche. F-15E, F-16C, F/A-18 and A-10 to run pinpoint strike missions, assignments will be distributed during the battle. AH-65 and OH-58 to conduct BAI in and around Kamdesh (Fritsche), and to provide support to strike package if needed. Later to rendezvous with inbound CH-47 on its re-supply mission to Frische.
3.2 Packages
The mission contains 1 package, callsign WOLFPACK. All flights are part of package WOLFPACK.

3.3 Order of events
Rage and blackjack are scheduled for immediate departure from FOB Dillon. Indy, Arctic, Hitman and Pig to depart from Bagram AFB and make way to your WP3 for holding and tasking in the AO. Greyhound will depart from FOB Dillon and head to FOB Gatling to pick up a squad of rangers, then continue up to holding point WP5 and wait for Rage to escort to Fritsche.
Cluster ammunitions are NOT allowed
Rage and Blackjack are free to operate south-east of Fritsche and east of Keating in the lower valley. Indy, Arctic, Hitman and Pig will get their assignments ones they are on their holdings via Stingray.
3.4 Rules of engagement
ROE: C
As per SPINS
Addition: TBD
3.5 Acceptable level of risk
ALR: MEDIUM
As per SPINS
3.6 Flight tasking
Package WOLFPACK (Lead: TBD)
ARCTIC1
* Depart
* Hold at WP3 at 25000’
* Refuel at ARCO1
* Report in to STINGRAY and standby for tasking
* RTB on order from STINGRAY
Loadout: FL decides (STRIKE / BAI)
Waypoints:
1. DEPARTURE
2.
3. HOLD 25000’
4. Kamdesh (COP Keating and OP Fritsche)
HAWG8
* Depart
* Hold at WP3 at 21000’
* Report in to STINGRAY and standby for tasking
* RTB on order from STINGRAY
Loadout: FL decides (STRIKE / BAI)
Waypoints:
1. DEPARTURE
2.
3. HOLD 21000’
4. Kamdesh (COP Keating and OP Fritsche)
INDY9
* Depart
* Hold at WP3 at 23000’
* Refuel at TEXACO2
* Report in to STINGRAY and standby for tasking
* RTB on order from STINGRAY
Loadout: FL decides (STRIKE / BAI)
Waypoints:
1. DEPARTURE
2.
3. HOLD 23000’
4. Kamdesh (COP Keating and OP Fritsche)
RAGE9 – After takeoff team-up with BLACKJACK and make way to WP4. Instructions will be given on tactical. When contacted by GREYWOLF your tasking are to provide cover from WP6 and during the insert of troops at WP4.
* Depart
* PUSH to WP4
* Report in to STINGRAY and standby for tasking 10nm out
* RTB on order from STINGRAY
Loadout: FL decides (STRIKE / BAI)
Waypoints:
1. DEPARTURE
2.
3. FOB Gatling
4. OP Fritsche
5. COP Keating
6. Rendezvous CH-47
BLACKJACK4 – after takeoff team-up with RAGE and make way to WP4. Instructions will be given on tactical. When contacted by GREYWOLF your tasking are to provide cover from WP6 and during the insert of troops at WP4.
* Depart
* PUSH to WP4
* Report in to STINGRAY and standby for tasking 10nm out
* RTB on order from STINGRAY
Loadout: FL decides (STRIKE / BAI)
Waypoints:
1. DEPARTURE
2.
3. FOB Gatling
4. OP Fritsche
5. COP Keating
6. Rendezvous CH-47
4 ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
4.1 Airfield operations
Fixed wing
* Bagram AFB
* TCN: 74
* Active runway: 21R
* Departure via runway hdg to 1500ft then WP2
* Approach via OVB 1500 ft
Helicopters
* Asadabad FOB “Dillon”
4.2 Carrier operations
As per Carrier Ops SPIN

4.3 Tankers
TBA
As per Aerial Refueling SOP
5 COMMAND AND CONTROL
5.1 Commander
* Mission commander is STINGRAY
* Mission commander deputy is TBA
* Package WOLFPACK lead is TBA
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) 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

5.7 Bullseye
N 34 57.52′ E 69 35.12′
6 ANNEXES
UPDATES:
09.09.2025 – Added maps. Updated weather and initial locations. Commanders intent and order of events.
13.09.2025 – Added temp and prim lineup. Tasking added with more maps.
14.09.2025 – Line-up updated.
15.09.2025 – Justerat tankers for Airforce and updated line-up.
18.09.2025 – Added Bulls and brevity

ARCTIC1
BENDER2
CRIMSON3
DUSTY4
ELVIS5
FENRIS6
GRIM7
HAWG8
INDY9
JESTER1
KRAKEN2
LION3
MUSTANG4
NITRO5
RAGE9
SALTY1
BLACKJACK4
ORCA6
PIG7
QUEBEC8
TUSK2
VENOM4
HITMAN3
GREYHOUND3

Able Archer I
2025-09-25 19:30 - 23:00 | Cold War Germany
RSVP: 25 09 25 – 19:30 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity: Mission – CAP, Offensive counter-air, Strike, CSAR
Theatre: Cold War Germany
Modules: F/A-18A, F-14A, F-16A, F4 Phantom II, UH-1H, AJ-37 Viggen
Prerequisites: None

LINEUP
F/A-18C CAP
ARCTIC11 (400): Kaninmat
ARCTIC12 (401): SgtPancake
ARCTIC13 (402):
ARCTIC14 (403):
F/A-18C Intercept
BENDER21 (404): JackFlash
BENDER22 (405): Makanan
BENDER23 (406): Jedi
BENDER24 (407):
F-14B CAP
ELVIS51 (100): Deadlift / WeX
ELVIS52 (101): Troll / Deadgun
ELVIS53 (102):
ELVIS54 (103):
AJS 37 Intercept
FENRIS61: Goofy
FENRIS62: CoNa
FENRIS63:
FENRIS64:
AJS 37 Strike
GRIM71: Iquences
GRIM72: Frefeh
GRIM73:
GRIM74:
F-16C Strike
INDY91: Hofftari
INDY92: McSurfy
INDY93: Wahlkvist
INDY94:
F-16C Strike
JESTER11: Widen
JESTER12: Undefined
JESTER13:
JESTER14:
F-4 Phantom II Offensive Counter Air
BANSHEE21: SenorHombre
BANSHEE22: Tony
BANSHEE23:
BANSHEE24:
UH-1H Transport
NITRO51: Ironsavior / Kingtiger
NITRO52: Spaz / Asken
NITRO53: Jinx / BFQ
NITRO54:
AWACS
STINGRAY / STRIL: Apollo
STINGRAY / GAMEMASTER: Blichten
STINGRAY: TheHoff
Airport
Ground: Baconbomb
Tower: Fille
Carrier
Marshal: Bankler
Tower: Bankler
LSO: Bankler

1 SITUATION
1.1 Overview
At the proverbial freezing point of the cold war, Exercise Able Archer -83 intends to train military and political leaders alike for the prospect of an all-out war with the Warszaw Pact. One that starts with conventional weapons but potentially ends in a nuclear holocaust. While it is mainly a command-level exercise, there will also be elements simulating the conflict on the tactical level, providing the leadership with some measure of realistic feedback to their decisions.
1.2 Area of operations
West Germany
1.3 Time and weather
* Sept 07 – 1983
* 06:30 local time
* SCT 8-10
* Wind from 270 / 7 kts
* Temp 23° C
* FORCE QNH 3051
1.4 Air threats
On this side of the Iron Curtain no threats are expected. Stray to the other side and you will find the entire arsenal at the Warszaw Pact’s disposal.
1.5 Ground threats
On this side of the Iron Curtain no threats are expected. Stray to the other side and you will find the entire arsenal at the Warszaw Pact’s disposal.
1.6 Friendly forces
N/A, we are the only blue forces in the exercise area
1.7 Civilian/3rd part
Civilian air traffic is suspended over the exercise area but otherwise unrestricted
2 MISSION
Day ONE of Able Archer ’83. The briefing for the political and military leaders that participate in this exercise describes a short period of increased tensions between Nato and the Warszaw Pact, after which hostilities suddenly erupt across the German border. Hostile fighters engage the NATO CAP while attack aircraft focus on airfields and SAM-sites. The military leadership will initially focus their training on execution of pre-planned defensive missions while the political leadership have to consider how they migt protect the civilian population as well as how attempts could be made to find diplomatic solutions to the conflict before it escalates out of control.
The Carrier Battle Group is participating in the exercise but only at command level. The Air Wing conducts routine CAP.
Viggens at Kallinge are the routine incident alert fighters. It is expected that the Warzsaw pact will conduct aerial and/or naval intelligence gathering during the ongoing NATO exercise. If they venture into the Baltic sea we will intercept them for VID and “wave the flag”.
3 EXECUTION
3.1 Commander’s intent
Packages LONGBOW and PICKAXE conduct exercises as detailed below. NOTE! All pilots must be familiar with the range regulations (3.4.1).
CSAR resources conduct separate exercises but are on stand-by in case their services are needed.
The Carrier Air Group is not participating in the exercise. Their mission is the same as always – keep the Carrier Battle Group safe.
Viggens are the routine alert interceptors at F17 Kallinge.
3.2 Packages
The mission contains 2 packages: LONGBOW and PICKAXE (consisting of F/A-18, F-16, and F4).

LONGBOW (Arctic1 and Banshee2) is the A2A component of the exercise. Blue forces will set up CAP and maintain EMCON conditions. Redfor will simulate a low-level incursion from the east, following expected Soviet doctrine.
PICKAXE (Bender2, Jester1 and Indy9) simulates a strike by Redfor (Jester and Indy) on a blue airfield. Bluefor (Bender) is the QRF at Gutersloh air base.
3.3 Order of events
LONGBOW (blue and red) and PICKAXE (red) depart Ramstein and assemble at designated IP:s. Pickaxe (blue) starts up at Gutersloh, awaiting STINGRAY’s orders.
“Defeated” aircraft return to IP in anticipation of either a new round of exercise or RTB, depending on time and fuel constraints.
3.4 Rules of engagement
ROE: A
As per SPINS
3.4.1 Range regulations

Only CAPTIVE missiles are used. (Live ordnance loaded as needed for systems to function in DCS but for all intents and purposes these missiles are considered inert.) MASTER ARM shall be set to SIMULATION or OFF, depending on aircraft type, at all times. Guns shall be UNLOADED.
Supersonic flight is STRICTLY FORBIDDEN
No electronic warfare, including Self-protection jammers

Altitude separation

BLUE forces own the “6-10” altitude blocks 6000-10000, 16000-20000 and 26000-30000
RED forces own the “1-5” altitude blocks 0-5000, 11000-15000 and 21000-25000
Passing through the opposing side’s altitude block may be requested by FL and authorized by STINGRAY if deconfliction is certain.
An individual pilot who wants to violate the other side’s altitude block without explicit authorization from STINGRAY may only do so if the following conditions are met:

Fighters from opposing sides have merged
Pilot intends to maneuver for a “kill”
Pilot has situational awareness of both BLUE and RED air in his immediate vicinity

Calling shots

Shots may only be called if the aggressor has radar lock on his opponent and is within indicated Rmax of the selected weapon. Good sportsmanship is expected at all times. Cheaters get latrine duty.
Aggressor calls on the common frequency: [Callsign] [Fox1 / Fox2 / Guns guns guns] on [aircraft type] my [o’clock, high/low, in level flight / in a right- / left hand turn]
A defeated aircraft, recognizing it was the target, will rock its wings to acknowledge the “kill” and then safely return to IP. If needed, STINGRAY will advise the target aircraft that it is hit and it will then follow the procedure described above.

3.5 Acceptable level of risk
ALR: LOW
As per SPINS
3.6 Flight tasking
Package LONGBOW (Lead: ARCTIC11)
ARCTIC1
BLUFOR – CAP in exercise area ABLE SKY
* Depart Ramstein
* Hold at IP CHARLIE (WP3) at 28000’
* Radars off until you have received vectors to aggressors (or ordered LIGHTS ON by STINGRAY)
* Expect REDFOR ingress from the east, defeat “hostiles” in BVR and/or dogfight
* Refuel at ARCO5 as needed
* RTB on order from STINGRAY
Loadout: AIM-7M (considered captive), AIM-9M (considered captive)
Waypoints:
1. ALPHA (belongs to ABLE STRIKE)
2. BRAVO (belongs to ABLE STRIKE)
3. IP CHARLIE (western edge of exercise area
4. DELTA (also marks eastern edge of exercise area)
BANSHEE2
REDFOR – aggressors in exercise area ABLE SKY
* Depart Ramstein
* Hold at IP DELTA (WP4) at 14000′
* When STINGRAY orders GAME ON descend below 5000′ and head west (vectors will be provided by STINGRAY)
* Engage BLUFOR CAP in BVR or dogfight
* Refuel at TEXACO2 as needed
* RTB on order from STINGRAY
Loadout: AIM-7M (considered captive), AIM-9M (considered captive)
Waypoints:
1. ALPHA (belongs to ABLE STRIKE)
2. BRAVO (belongs to ABLE STRIKE)
3. CHARLIE (western edge of exercise area
4. IP DELTA (also marks eastern edge of exercise area)

Package PICKAXE (Lead: INDY9)
INDY9 and JESTER1
REDFOR – aggressors in exercise area ABLE STRIKE
* Depart Ramstein
* Hold at IP BRAVO (WP2) at 14000’
* When STINGRAY calls GAME ON descend below 5000′ and start your attack run on Gutersloh (WP2)
* Expect BLUFOR interceptors that must either be avoided or defeated
* Mission considered successful if you overfly Gutersloh and call “bombs away”
* Return to IP for re-run if time permits
* Refuel at TEXACO2 as needed
Loadout: Practice bombs BDU-33 or other A2G munitions (which will be considered captive), AIM-9m (considered captive)
Waypoints:
1. ALPHA (marks western edge of exercise area)
2. IP BRAVO (also marks eastern edge of exercise area)
3. CHARLIE (belongs to ABLE SKY)
4. DELTA (belongs to ABLE SKY)
5. Gutersloh

BENDER2
BLUFOR – alert interceptors at Gutersloh (exercise area ABLE STRIKE)
* Start up on ramp at Gutersloh (ATIS 270.6)
* On STINGRAY’s orders take off and expect vectors to incoming “hostiles”
* Defeat aggressors in BVR or dogfight
* Mission considered successful if aggressors are unable to overfly Gutersloh
* RTB Gutersloh, expect a second round if time permits
Loadout: AIM-7M (considered captive), AIM-9M (considered captive)
Waypoints:
1. ALPHA (marks western edge of exercise area)
2. BRAVO (marks eastern edge of exercise area)
3. CHARLIE (belongs to ABLE SKY)
4. DELTA (belongs to ABLE SKY)
5. Gutersloh

Not part of packages
FENRIS6 and GRIM7:
Alert interceptors at Kallinge (Peenemünde will be the proxy airfield)
* Start up and await orders from STRIL
* Expect departure via Bornholm and then west to AO
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
1. Bornholm

NITRO5
CSAR
* You are the actual CSAR on standby for the exercise but unless your services are called for, perform own exercise as detailed below
* General James R. Blichter will supervise this exercise from the back seat of Nitro51
* Depart Fritzlar (468.00 kHz FTZ) as soon as the general is on board
* Locate simulated downed pilot in presumed hostile area using FM beacon (40.5 FM)
* Simulated hostile ground forces will be placed in the area, these may be engaged with your 7.62 mm
* Transport pilot to designated hospital H Med FRG 17 (marked on area map for Nitro)
* Survey the area as instructed by the accompanying general
* RTB
Waypoints:

ELVIS5
CAP for the Carrier Battle Group in the North Sea west of Denmark
* Depart Mother and report to STINGRAY for tasking
* Expect CAP-track over Denmark
* DO NOT establish STT lock on any Warszaw pact aircraft unless explicitly ordered to
Waypoints:
1. CAP N
2. CAP S

4 ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
4.1 Airfield operations
* Ramstein AFB
* TCN: 81X
* Elevation: 805 ft
* Active runway: 27
* Departure TBA
* Approach TBA
* Gutersloh AFB
* TCN: 108X
* Elevation: 213 ft
* Active runway: 27
* Departure TBA
* Arrival TBA
* F17 Kallinge (proxy: Peenemünde)
* Active runway: 31
* Lübeck AFB (divert airfield for Elvis, Fenris and Grim)
* Active runway: 25
* Arrival on radial 360-030 (note proximity to the border)
4.2 Carrier operations
* CASE 1
* BRC: 308
* Departure time: 07.00
* Departure sequence: N/A
* Charlie time: 8.30
As per Carrier Ops SPINS

4.3 Tankers
ARCO5 and TEXACO2 orbit north of the exercise area
ARCO1 orbits east of the Carrier Battle Group
As per Aerial Refueling SOP
5 COMMAND AND CONTROL
5.1 Commander
* Mission commander is STINGRAY
* Mission commander deputy is ARCTIC11
5.2 Frequencies
#3 TACTICAL
#4 STINGRAY (For Elvis5)
#5 Exercise area ABLE STRIKE
#6 Ramstein GROUND
#7 Ramstein TOWER
#9 Check-in
#10 Exercise area ABLE SKY
#13 Swedish STRIL (Fenris and Grim)
270.5 Ramstein ATIS
270.6 Gutersloh ATIS
As per Comms SOP
5.3 Authentication
RAMROD: GRANDSLICE
As per Authentication SOP
5.4 Freq flow (Airfield flights)
Flights based at Ramstein (Arctic1, Indy9, Jester1, Banshee2): Contact GND #6 for departure clearance and taxi. Switch TWR #7 for departure. Go to check-in #9. Expect #5 for exercise area ABLE STRIKE and #10 for exercise area ABLE SKY. On RTB contact TWR #7.
Flights based at Gutersloh (Bender2): Contact check-in #9 when started up, before departure. Expect #5 for exercise area ABLE STRIKE.
Rotary wing (Nitro5): Contact check-in #9 when started up, before departure. Expect TACTICAL #3.
Viggen: Contact STRIL on #13 when starting up, before departure.
5.5 Freq flow (Carrier flights)
Remain on Tower (ch 1) during startup and departure. Go to STINGRAY on #4. Use Marshal (ch 16) and Tower (ch 1) for recovery.

5.6 Brevity
* GAME ON – Call to begin exercise in designated area
* KNOCK IT OFF – Call to abort ongoing exercise and return to IP
* LIGHTS ON – Turn on air-to-air radar
* NIGHTFALL – Abort mission

5.7 Bullseye
WRB 84X
N 51 30’17” E9 06’46”
5.8 Restrictions
Mission date is set to 1983 meaning no GPS. Make sure your aircraft startup procedure is in accordance with this.
No targeting pods
No GPS- or laserguided munitions
No datalink for F-16 and F-18
A2A ordnance limited to AIM-54A, AIM-7M and AIM-9M

6 ANNEXES

Able Archer II
2025-10-02 19:30 - 23:00 | Cold War Germany
RSVP: 25 10 02 – 19:30 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity: Mission – CAP, Escort, Strike, SEAD
Theatre: Cold War Germany
Modules: F/A-18A, F-14A, F-16A, F4 Phantom II, UH-1H, AJ-37 Viggen
Prerequisites: None

LINEUP
F/A-18C CAP
ARCTIC11 (400): Kaninmat
ARCTIC12 (401): Leka
ARCTIC13 (402):
ARCTIC14 (403):
F/A-18C CAP
BENDER21 (404): JackFlash
BENDER22 (405): Makanan
BENDER23 (406):
BENDER24 (407):
F-14B CAP
ELVIS51 (100): WeX / Deadgun
ELVIS52 (101): Deadlift / Hofftari
ELVIS53 (102):
ELVIS54 (103):
AJS 37 Escort / Anti-ship strike
FENRIS61: Goofy
FENRIS62: CoNa
FENRIS63:
FENRIS64:
AJS 37 Escort / Anti-ship strike
GRIM71: Frefeh
GRIM72: Hagman
GRIM73:
GRIM74:
F-16C Strike
INDY91: Wahlkvist
INDY92: Undefined
INDY93: McSurfy
INDY94: Pahi
F-16C Strike
JESTER11:
JESTER12:
JESTER13:
JESTER14:
F-4 Phantom II SEAD
BANSHEE21: SenorHombre / Moldy
BANSHEE22: Tony / Troll
BANSHEE23:
BANSHEE24:
UH-1H Transport
NITRO51: Ironsavior / Kingtiger / Spaz
NITRO52: BFQ / Asken
NITRO53:
NITRO54:
AWACS
STINGRAY / STRIL: Mink
STINGRAY / GAMEMASTER: Blichten
STINGRAY: Urist
Airport
Ground: Nikemo
Tower: Nikemo
Carrier
Marshal: (Bankler)
Tower: (Bankler)
LSO: (Bankler)

1 SITUATION
1.1 Overview
Decades of cold war have now suddenly turned into a hot one, with shots exchanged between NATO and Warszaw Pact aircraft and multiple casualties on each side. The red side was already at high alert due to our ongoing exercise – ABLE ARCHER 83 – and can be expected to roll across the border any minute now.
1.2 Area of operations
West Germany, Denmark, Baltic Sea
1.3 Time and weather
* Sept 07 – 1983
* 09:15 local time
* SCT 8-10
* Wind from 270 / 7 kts
* Temp 23° C
* FORCE QNH 3051
1.4 Air threats
MiG-21, MiG-23, MiG-29
1.5 Ground threats
East Germany is littered with SAM sites, mainly SA-2 and SA-3. Closer to the ground expect MANPADS and ZSU-23.
1.6 Friendly forces
West German air defenses have now been brought up to full alert status. Several HAWK batteries are situated along the border.
1.7 Civilian/3rd part
Civilian air traffic is suspended.
2 MISSION
Execute pre-planned SEAD and STRIKE missions against Warszaw pact forces before they cross the border.
Eliminate the Soviet naval threat in the Baltic.
3 EXECUTION
3.1 Commander’s intent
Warszaw Pact mechanized units are stationed in close proximity to the border. Once they are on the move, we will be severely outnumbered. As per pre-war planning we will strike them while they are still on their side of the border. Doing so will require a daring SEAD mission by the Wild Weasels.
During exercise ABLE ARCHER, several high-ranking officers were in bunkers close to the border. We will need to evacuate them before they are hit by air strikes and/or steamrolled by armor.
The Carrier Air Wing will provide CAP.
Sweden was drawn into the conflict and Viggens have found themselves stationed in Lübeck. Their mission will be to sink the Soviet naval forces in the Baltic but doing so requires ordnance that is not available in NATO stores. A C-130 transport from Sweden will deliver RBS04 to Hamburg (Finkenwerder). The transport must be met over Denmark and escorted to Hamburg. Once there, the Viggens will also land to rearm for their anti-ship mission.
3.2 Packages
The mission consists of three packages.
Package ARCHER (Elvis5, Arctic1 and Bender2) provides CAP. Package lead is ELVIS51.
Package MACE (Banshee2, Jester1 and Indy9) will conduct SEAD and STRIKE on Warszaw Pact forces still east of the border.
Package ULV (Fenris6 and Grim7) will escort the C-130 transport to Hamburg and then conduct anti-ship strikes in the Baltic.
Not part of package is NITRO5, tasked with VIP evacuation
3.3 Order of events
ARCHER departs ASAP to establish CAP over the AO.
MACE departs ASAP, assembles at designated IP and proceeds on STINGRAY’s orders
ULV departs ASAP on their escort mission
NITRO5 departure depending on air picture
3.4 Rules of engagement
ROE: C
As per SPINS
3.5 Acceptable level of risk
ALR: HIGH
As per SPINS
3.6 Flight tasking
Package ARCHER (Lead: ELVIS51)
ELVIS5
* Depart Mother
* Check in with STINGRAY to receive CAP instructions
* Refuel at ARCO1 or 5 as needed
* RTB on order from STINGRAY
Waypoints:
WP1: CAP NORTH Lat Long Standard: N 54°05’08” E 9°51’23”
WP2: CAP MID Lat Long Standard: N 53°12’03” E 10°06’50”
WP3: CAP SOUTH Lat Long Standard: N 52°05’17” E 10°08’10”
ARCTIC1
* Depart Mother
* Check in with STINGRAY to receive CAP instructions
* Refuel at ARCO1 or 5 as needed
* RTB on order from STINGRAY
Loadout: FL decides (within limits of historic restrictions)
Waypoints:
1. CAP NORTH
2. CAP MID
3. CAP SOUTH
BENDER2
* Depart Mother
* Check in with STINGRAY to receive CAP instructions
* Refuel at ARCO1 or 5 as needed
* RTB on order from STINGRAY
Loadout: FL decides (within limits of historic restrictions)
Waypoints:
1. CAP NORTH
2. CAP MID
3. CAP SOUTH

Package MACE (Lead: INDY91)
INDY9 and JESTER1
* Depart Ramstein
* Hold at IP
* Strike the tank regiment assembly area in Gardelegen – objective is to disable as many armored vehicles as possible
* Refuel at TEXACO2 as needed
Loadout: FL decides (within limits of historic restrictions)
Waypoints:
1. Ramstein
2. CAP N
3. CAP M
4. CAP S
5. IP (Fassberg AFB, also has TCN 95X)
6. TGT Tank assembly area Gardelegen
7. SA-2 Mahlwinkel
8. SA-3 Stendal
9. SA-3 Quedlinburg
BANSHEE2
* Depart Ramstein
* Hold at IP
* Suppress and/or destroy SA-2 Mahlwinkel and SA-3 Stendal
* Secondary target SA-3 Quedlinburg
* Refuel at TEXACO2 as needed
* RTB on order from STINGRAY
Loadout: FL decides (within limits of historic restrictions)
Waypoints:

Package ULV (Lead: Fenris61)
FENRIS6 and GRIM7:
* Depart Lübeck
* Escort C-130 transport over Denmark and all the way to landing at Hamburg Finkenwerder
* Land Hamburg to refuel and rearm for anti-ship
* Strike the Soviet naval forces in the Baltic Sea
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
TBA
Not part of packages

NITRO5
* Depart Fritzlar
* fly to H FRG 20 Refuel and Rearm
* Locate VIPs in bunker complexes along the border (details in attachment below)
* Expect enemy scout forces to be en route to the AO
Waypoints:
TBA

4 ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
4.1 Airfield operations
* Ramstein AFB
* TCN: 81X
* Elevation: 805 ft
* Active runway: 27
* Departure TBA
* Approach TBA
* Lübeck AFB
* Active runway: 25
* Arrival on radial 360-030
* Hamburg Finkenwerder
* Active runway: 23
* Braunschweig (divert for MACE and ARCHER)
* N52° 19.18′ E10° 33.79′ elev 273
* Runway in use: 26
4.2 Carrier operations
* CASE 1
* BRC: 308
* Departure time: ASAP
* Departure sequence: N/A
* Charlie time: 11.30
As per Carrier Ops SPINS

4.3 Tankers
ARCO1 west of Denmark
ARCO5 and TEXACO2 west of Hannover
As per Aerial Refueling SOP
5 COMMAND AND CONTROL
5.1 Commander
* Mission commander is STINGRAY
* Mission commander deputy is ELVIS51
5.2 Frequencies
#3 Tactical (pkg MACE and Nitro5)
#5 CAP A (pkg ARCHER)
#7 Ramstein GND/TWR
#13 ROCKAN STRIL
NOTE: No check-in (all flights already checked in during Able Archer part 1)
As per Comms SOP
5.3 Authentication
RAMROD: GRANDSLICE
As per Authentication SOP
5.4 Freq flow (Airfield flights)
TBA
5.5 Freq flow (Carrier flights)
TBA

5.6 Brevity
TBA

5.7 Bullseye
N 53°02’03” E 11°32’47”
117.70 MHz BKD
Chan 124X
5.8 Restrictions
Mission date is set to 1983 meaning no GPS. Make sure your aircraft startup procedure is in accordance with this.
No targeting pods
No GPS- or laserguided munitions
No datalink for F-16 and F-18
A2A ordnance limited to AIM-54A, AIM-7M and AIM-9M

6 ANNEXES
Overview North
Overview South
Nitro Overview
Nitro FOB and LZ
Nitro LZ
MACE targets
Gardelegen tank regiment assembly area
SA-3 site Quedlinburg
SA-2 site Mahlwinkel
SA-3 site Stendal

The Kandahar Chronicles: Mission 1 - Operation Desert Serpent
2025-10-09 19:30 - 21:30 | Afghanistan
Mission Name: Operation Desert Serpent
Aircraft: AH-64 Apache (RAGE9) – 2 ship, OH-58 Kiowa Warrior (BLACKJACK4) – 1 ship
Background: Insurgent intelligence indicates a critical weapons cache and a High-Value Target (HVT) are being moved out of the Spin Boldak area, using the transition of dawn to mask their movement toward a major distribution hub.
Intel: The HVT convoy consists of 3 technicals and 2 cargo trucks. They are traveling from Spin Boldak (near the Pakistan border) and are expected to be moving northbound or northwest along primary or secondary routes. The Kiowa (BLACKJACK4) will act as the forward scout and designator. The Apaches (RAGE9) will be the primary strike platform.

Air Defense Threat: Expect standard small arms and 1-2 MANPADS teams. CRITICAL: Intelligence also suggests the presence of an emplaced ZU-23-2 (Soviet twin 23mm AAA) protecting a choke point along the likely route. You must neutralize this threat to ensure the safety of your aircraft.
Rules of Engagement (ROE): Positive Identification (PID) is mandatory. Civilian traffic, consisting of unescorted civilian vehicles, is likely on the main roads. You must confirm the target as the 3 Technicals and 2 Cargo Trucks before engaging. Avoid engaging near civilian vehicles.

Objectives:

Locate and positively identify the HVT convoy using the Kiowa Warrior.
Destroy the HVT convoy.

Mission Success: All five HVT vehicles destroyed, and no civilian casualties.
Mission Failure: HVT convoy escapes, or friendly aircraft are destroyed, or any confirmed civilian casualties occur.
Weather: Clear skies, light winds from the west (5-10 knots).
Time of Day: 05:15 Local (Sunrise)

Freedom of Navigation
2025-10-16 19:30 - 22:30 | Persian Gulf
RSVP: 25 10 16 – please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan
Activity: Mission – CAP, Air Interdiction, SEAD, Strike
Theatre: Persian Gulf
Modules: F-14B, F-15E, F-16C, F/A-18C, A-10C
Prerequisites: Case 3 for navy flights
Mission maker: Blichten

LINEUP
F/A-18C CAP (CVN-72)
ARCTIC11 (400): Kaninmat
ARCTIC12 (401): Makanan
ARCTIC13 (402): Yaotl
ARCTIC14 (403):
F/A-18C Alert 15 (CVN-72)
BENDER21 (404): Moose
BENDER22 (405): Enska
BENDER23 (406):
BENDER24 (407):
F/A-18C
CRIMSON31 (410):
CRIMSON32 (411):
CRIMSON33 (412):
CRIMSON34 (413):
F/A-18C
DUSTY41 (300):
DUSTY42 (301):
DUSTY43 (302):
DUSTY44 (303):
F-14B CAP (CVN-71)
ELVIS51 (100): Deadlift / WeX
ELVIS52 (101): Super19 / Troll
ELVIS53 (102):
ELVIS54 (103):
A-10C Alert 15 Al Dhafra (Parking 24-27 – NW edge of ramp N of Rwy31R)
HAWG81: BigSwede
HAWG82: JackFlash
HAWG83: Ulvar
HAWG84:
F-16C Alert 15 Al Dhafra (Parking 91-94 – SE edge of ramp N of Rwy 31R)
INDY91: Pahi
INDY92: Undefined
INDY93: Widen
INDY94: Hofftari
F-16C Alert 15 Al Dhafra
JESTER11:
JESTER12:
JESTER13:
JESTER14:
F-14B
MUSTANG41 (104):
MUSTANG42 (105):
MUSTANG43 (106):
MUSTANG44 (107):
A-10C
PIG71:
PIG72:
PIG73:
PIG74:
F-16C
VENOM41:
VENOM42:
VENOM43:
VENOM44:
F-15E
HITMAN31:
HITMAN32:
HITMAN33:
HITMAN34:
AWACS
STINGRAY:
STINGRAY:
Airport
Ground:
Tower:
Control:
Carrier
Marshal:
Tower:
LSO:

1 SITUATION
1.1 Overview
On August 20, 1998, the US conducted Operation Infinite Reach, a cruise missile strike against targets in Afghanistan and Sudan. In the aftermath of the strike, there were loud complaints from the usual suspects – Russia, Cuba, China and the Arab League. Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei went so far as to describe the attack as “terrorism”, threatening to punish those responsible for “attacks against Islam”.
Determined to show resolve, president Clinton ordered the US 5th fleet to conduct a freedom of navigation exercise in the Persian Gulf. Two days later, on August 22nd, Carrier Strike Group 11 lead by USS Theodore Roosevelt transited the Strait of Hormuz at full battle stations. As CENTCOM expected, the Iranians eventually stood down and the strike group proceeded into the Gulf, staying just outside Iran’s internationally recognized territorial waters.
It is now the early hours of August 23rd and CSG-11 will turn south, its mission accomplished. Routine CAP is airborne and the USAF is still on standby in the Emirates.
1.2 Area of operations
Persian Gulf
1.3 Time and weather
* Aug 23 1998
* 03:00 local time
* SCT/BKN 18/20
* Wind from 250 / 4
* Temp 21°C
* FORCE QNH 2992 / 1013
1.4 Air threats
MiG-21, MiG-29, F-14A
MiG-21 and MiG-29 based in Bandar Abbas, Bandar Jask, Qeshm, Tunb and Lavan. F-14 based in Shiraz
1.5 Ground threats
SA-10 Bandar Abbas. SA-2 Bandar Jask, Qeshm, Tunb and Lavan Islands.
1.6 Friendly forces
CSG-11 (with CVN-71) west of Lavan island. CSG-9 (with CVN-72) in the Gulf of Oman.
Friendly SAM systems:
Patriot in Doha (Qatar) and Khaimah (UAE). Hawk in Khasab (UAE).
1.7 Civilian/3rd part
Regular civilian traffic over the AO.
2 MISSION
Conclude freedom of navigation exercise in the Persian Gulf. Until CSG-11 reaches Qatar, maintain CAP and defensive strike alert.
3 EXECUTION
3.1 Commander’s intent
CVN-71 and CVN-72 conduct routine CAP.
USAF on standby at Al Dhafra (UAE), no specific mission at this time.
3.2 Packages
N/A

3.3 Order of events
CAP flights depart ASAP.
Others start up and monitor radio as briefed.
3.4 Rules of engagement
ROE: A
As per SPINS
3.5 Acceptable level of risk
ALR: LOW
As per SPINS
3.6 Flight tasking
ELVIS5
*Routine CAP CVN-71
Loadout: FL Decides
Waypoints:
1. CAP W (N26°05.00′ E52°51.00′)
2. CAP M (N25°55.00′ E54°31.00′)
3. CAP E (N25°41.00′ E55°49.00′)

ARCTIC1
*Routine CAP CVN-72
Loadout: FL Decides
Waypoints:
1. CAP W (N26°05.00′ E52°51.00′)
2. CAP M (N25°55.00′ E54°31.00′)
3. CAP E (N25°41.00′ E55°49.00′)
BENDER2
*Alert 15 on CVN-72
Loadout: FL Decides
Waypoints:
1. CAP W (N26°05.00′ E52°51.00′)
2. CAP M (N25°55.00′ E54°31.00′)
3. CAP E (N25°41.00′ E55°49.00′)
INDY9
*Alert 15 at Al Dhafra
Loadout:
Waypoints:
TBA
JESTER1
*Alert 15 at Al Dhafra
Loadout:
Waypoints:
TBA
HAWG8
*Alert 15 at Al Dhafra
Loadout:
Waypoints:
TBA

4 ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
4.1 Airfield operations
* Al Dhafra
* TCN: 96X
* Active runway: 31R
* Al Minhad (Divert)
* TCN: 99X
* Active runway: 27
* Khasab (Divert)
* TCN: N/A
* Active runway: 19
4.2 Carrier operations
* CASE 3
* BRC: 332
* Departure radial 270
* FH: 323
* Departure time: ASAP
* Departure sequence: N/A
* Marshal time: TBA
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 ELVIS51
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) 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
* TBA

5.7 Bullseye
Tunb Island N 26 15.52′ E 55 18.18′
6 ANNEXES
Overview with CVNs and tankers.

Known SA-systems

Active air bases and CAP points

Operation Steel Mirage
2025-10-23 19:30 - 21:30 | Syria
RSVP: 25 10 23 – 19:30 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity: Mission – Strike, SEAD/DEAD, CAP, CSAR/Escort, CAS
Theatre: Syria
Modules: F/A-18C, F-16, AH-64, A-10C-II, OH-58D
Prerequisites: None

LINEUP
F/A-18C Strike
ARCTIC11 (400): kaninmat
ARCTIC12 (401): Makanan
ARCTIC13 (402): Enska
ARCTIC14 (403):
F/A-18C Strike
BENDER21 (404): Moose
BENDER22 (405): Bankler
BENDER23 (406): Apollo
BENDER24 (407):
F-16C SEAD
INDY91: Moldy
INDY92: undefined
INDY93: Hofftari
INDY94:
F-16C CAP
JESTER11: Widen
JESTER12: deadlift
JESTER13:
JESTER14:
CH-47F Transport
GREYHOUND31: BFQ / Troll
GREYHOUND32:
GREYHOUND33:
GREYHOUND34:
AH-64D Air Interdiction
SALTY11: Tony / Jinx
SALTY12:
SALTY13:
SALTY14:
OH-58D Reconnaissance
BLACKJACK41: Kingtiger45 / Asken
BLACKJACK42: Spaz / Puppysworth
BLACKJACK43:
BLACKJACK44:
A-10C Air Interdiction
PIG71: DeadGun_SWE
PIG72: Ulvar
PIG73:
PIG74:
AWACS
STINGRAY: Blichten
STINGRAY:
Airport
Ground: Nikemo
Tower:
Control:
Carrier
Marshal:
Tower:
LSO:

1 SITUATION
1.1 Overview
The situation in Syria has taken a turn for the worse in recent months. The Syrian Regime, bolstered by Russian military support, has been making rapid advances around Damascus.
U.S. intelligence failed to anticipate just how effective the Russian Maskirovka tactics can be, and now Syrian forces are pushing forward in a surprising pace, threatening the capital.
In the north, Al-Dumays airfield represents both as a logistic hub and potential staging ground for future airstrikes. Its neutralization is crucial to keeping the enemy at bay.
Meanwhile, in the south, the A-10 pilot’s capture could send a signal of vulnerability of American forces in the region. A successful recovery will show that U.S. forces are not only capable of striking hard, but also of retrieving their own when things get tough.
1.2 Area of operations
BACKTRACK (MGRS: BT): 23nm ENE of DAMASCUS. Next to mountain ridge. Al-Dumays airfield.
BULLSHIT (MGRS: BS): 14nm SE of DAMASCUS. Mostly desert with scattered villages.
1.3 Time and weather
* May 04 – 2016
* 05:45 local time
* Scattered (12000ft)
* Wind 337 / 6
* Temperature: 21℃
* FORCE QNH 2992 / 1013
1.4 Air threats
MiG-21, MiG-23, MiG-29
As for BACKTRACK, expect enemy reinforcements and scrambling air defense systems as soon as you hit their radar.
1.5 Ground threats
Technical, BMP-2, T-72B, ZSU-23 Shilka, SA-2, SA-6, SA-8
As you get closer to the front lines, expect enemy reinforcements, especially near BULLSHIT. The situation is fluid, and intel will likely shift as you go. Keep your eyes open and your weapons tighter.
1.6 Friendly forces
N/A, we are the only blue forces in the AO.
1.7 Civilian/3rd part
All civilian air traffic is suspended.
2 MISSION
There are two mission happening in parallel.
Mission Backtrack; neutralize the logistic hubs and shatter the run- and taxiways.
Mission Bullshit; provide cover for the rescue of the downed A-10 pilot.
3 EXECUTION
3.1 Commander’s intent
Neutralize the logistic hub and save our god damn pilot. Pigs don´t grow on trees you know!
3.2 Packages
The mission contains 2 packages, callsign ALPHA and BRAVO respectively.
Alpha: ARCTIC1, BENDER2, INDY9
Bravo: SALTY1 / BLACKJACK4, PIG7
3.3 Order of events
Mission Backtrack
This operation is divided into 2 phases which will be conducted chronologically: SEAD/DEAD and Strike on logistic targets/runways.
1. F-16 INDY9 will render SA-sites around Al-Dumays airfield inoperable. Report GOODNIGHT when succeeded to neutralize at least the SA-6 sites.
2. INDY9 will fallback to establish CAP track (WP4) to protect ARCTIC1 and BENDER2. Engage enemies at free will.
3. F/A-18 ARCTIC1 will, on GOODNIGHT, push and strike the logistic hubs.
4. F/A-18 BENDER2 will, on GOODNIGHT, push and strike the runways and taxiways.
Mission Bullshit
This operation has one phase only.
1. Initially one flight infiltrates the crash site and locates enemy forces in the area. Three flights advance to holding area.
2. Then one flight attacks located targets at crash site supported by two flights.
3. One flight secures route back to FARP supported by one flight, One flight recovers downed pilot and withdraws back to FARP supported by one flight.
3.4 Rules of engagement
ROE: C
As per SPINS
Addition: Weapons free on all enemy SCUD installations unless they are moving into built up areas.
3.5 Acceptable level of risk
ALR: MEDIUM
As per SPINS
3.6 Flight tasking
Package ALPHA (Lead: ARCTIC11)
ARCTIC1
* Depart Mother
* Feet dry (WP1)
* FENCE IN (WP2)
* Hold until GOODNIGHT (WP3) at 20000′
* Initiate attack (FL assigns targets: WP4, 5, 6, 7, 8. See Annexes for details)
* FENCE OUT (WP9)
* Refuel if needed ARCO1
* Feet wet (WP10)
* Recover at Mother
Loadout: FL decides
BENDER2
* Depart Mother
* Feet dry (WP1)
* FENCE IN (WP2)
* Hold until GOODNIGHT (WP3) at 22000′
* Target Runway (WP4)
* Target Taxiway (WP5)
* FENCE OUT (WP6)
* Refuel if needed ARCO1
* Feet wet (WP7)
* Recover at Mother
Loadout: FL decides
INDY9/JESTER1
* Depart Ramat David
* Ingress Point: WP3
* CAP North: WP1
* CAP South: WP2
* Engage SA-6 and SA-2 sites (~WP4). SA-6 priority. Report GOODNIGHT
* Egress Point: WP5
* Refuel if needed TEXACO2
* RTB Ramat David
Loadout: FL decides (SEAD/DEAD & A2A)
Package BRAVO (Lead: PIG7)
PIG7
MOVE to HA 1
Be prepared to ATTACK targets located by Blackjack4
Be prepared to SECURE route back to FARP
Loadout: FL decides
BLACKJACK4
INFILTRATE crash site
LOCATE enemy units at crash site
Be prepared to ATTACK located targets supported by Pig7 and Salty1
Be prepared to SECURE route back to FARP supported by Pig7 or Salty1
Loadout: FL decides
SALTY1
ESCORT Greyhound3 to HA 1
MOVE to BP
Be prepared to ATTACK targets located by Blackjack4
Be prepared to ESCORT Greyhound3 to crash site
Be prepared to ESCORT Greyhound3 to FARP
Be prepared to SECURE route back to FARP
Loadout: FL decides
GREYHOUND3
MOVE to HA 1 escorted by Salty1
Be prepared to RECOVER pilot from crash site escorted by Salty1
Be prepared to WITHDRAW back to FARP escorted by Salty1
4 ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
4.1 Airfield operations
* Ramat David
* TCN: 84X
* Active runway: 33
* Departure via Exit Hayim
* Approach via Entry Amos Lake
4.2 Carrier operations
* CASE 1
* BRC: 018
* Departure time: ASAP
* Departure sequence: ARCTIC1, BENDER2
* Charlie time: 07:10
As per Carrier Ops SPINS

4.3 Tankers
As per Aerial Refueling SOP
5 COMMAND AND CONTROL
5.1 Commander
* Mission commander is STINGRAY
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) 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
Mission Backtrack
* GOODNIGHT – SA-6 sites neutralized, push for ground strike
* NIGHTMARE – Failed to neutralize SA-6 sites
Mission Bullshit
* PIGGYBACK – Pilot retrieved (RTB)
* TIDY – Area of rescue clear of enemy activity. Rescue inbound.
* BACON – Pilot not retrieved (mission failed)

5.7 Bullseye
N 33 20.00′ E 35 46.00′
6 ANNEXES
Overview

BACKTRACK Target Area
Target 1 (WP4) – Building
Target 2 (WP5) – Long building (heading ~157/337)
Target 3 (WP6) – 4x Large fuel tanks (in a square-pattern)
Target 4 & 5 (WP7, 8) – Reinforced hangar

Image from vKontakte geolocated outside target 4.

BULLSHIT Overview

Operation Black Shield
2025-10-30 19:30 - 22:00 | Caucasus
RSVP: 25 10 30 – 19:30 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity: Mission – CAP,
Theatre: Caucasus
Modules: F-14A (REDFOR MIG-21BIS, MIG-29A)
Prerequisites: CASE I familiarity, carrier ops, TACAN use, basic A/A engagement procedures.

LINEUP
F-14A CAP
ELVIS51 (100): Deadlift / hoftari
ELVIS52 (101): Fille / Wex
ELVIS53 (102):
ELVIS54 (103):
F-14A CAP
MUSTANG41 (104): Nikemo / Deadgun
MUSTANG42 (105): SenoreHombre / Whalkvist
MUSTANG43 (106):
MUSTANG44 (107):
AWACS
STINGRAY:
STINGRAY:
Carrier
Marshal:
Tower:
LSO:

IVAN
Troll – Mig29A

1 SITUATION
1.1 Overview
In mid-1987, an American Los Angeles-class submarine (USS Dallas) disappeared during a covert surveillance patrol in the Black Sea.
Signals intercepts suggest a Soviet Kilo-class submarine may have engaged it.
To investigate, the U.S. Navy has deployed Task Force 61—led by USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72)—into the Black Sea under the cover of a “search and rescue” mission.
Soviet air forces from the Caucasus have scrambled fighters to shadow and possibly challenge the carrier group.
F-14A squadrons will maintain CAP while ASW units conduct submarine-hunting operations.
1.2 Area of operations
Northern Black Sea, 80 nm west of Sochi.
1.3 Time and weather
* July 22 – 1987
* 06:45 local time
* Light haze and sea mist, scattered clouds 3500–8000 ft
* Wind 230 / 8
* FORCE QNH xx.xx / 1016
1.4 Air threats
MiG-21bis and MiG-29A operating from Gudauta, Sukhumi, and Maykop.
1.5 Ground threats
1 x Soviet Kilo-class submarine (primary target).
Possible Grisha- or Nanuchka-class escorts.
Light coastal SAM/AAA defenses near Sukhumi.
1.6 Friendly forces
USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) with Carrier Air Wing Three (CVW-3).
Escort ships: CG-62 Monterey, FFG-57 Oliver Hazard Perry.
1 x E-2C Hawkeye (STINGRAY — AWACS).
2 x S-3B Viking (ASW search).
2 x SH-3 Sea King (dipping-sonar support).
1.7 Civilian/3rd part
No civilian traffic expected in the AO.
2 MISSION
Primary Objective:
Protect the carrier group and ASW units until the hostile submarine is located and neutralized.
Secondary Objective:
Maintain air superiority within 90 nm of CVN-72.
Mission success:
* Submarine destroyed or contact neutralized
* No friendly ASW aircraft lost.
* Carrier remains unharmed.
3 EXECUTION
3.1 Commander’s intent
Create and maintain a protective air bubble around the carrier group.
Prevent enemy aircraft from threatening ASW operations.
Engage only when positive hostile identification is established or declared by AWACS.
3.2 Packages
Package name: BLACK SHIELD
Composition: F-14A CAP flights, S-3B Viking ASW, SH-3 Sea King, E-2C AWACS.
3.3 Order of events
1. ELVIS and MUSTANG launch first; establish CAP track “TRIDENT” (30–50 nm from fleet).
2. VIKING and GREYHOUND begin ASW sweep in search area (ASW AREA. Grid DJ).
3. Expect enemy intercept within 10 minutes of ASW deployment.
4. Maintain CAP until STINGRAY calls “NIGHTFALL” (mission complete).
5. RTB in sequence on AWACS instruction.
3.4 Rules of engagement
ROE: B Hold fire unless positively hostile or declared by AWACS.
Weapons Free if enemy aircraft enter within 60 nm of the carrier.
As per SPINS
3.5 Acceptable level of risk
ALR: MEDIUM – protection of carrier group takes precedence over pursuit or extended engagements.
As per SPINS
3.6 Flight tasking
Package BLACK SHIELD(Lead: MUSTAN51)
4 ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
4.1 Carrier operations
* CASE 1
* BRC: 264
* Departure time: 06:45-07:20
* Departure sequence: ELVIS5, MUSTANG6
* Charlie time: 08:30
As per Carrier Ops SPINS

4.3 Tankers
TEXACO2 (102Y, FL160, west of fleet)
As per Aerial Refueling SOP
5 COMMAND AND CONTROL
5.1 Commander
* Mission commander is STINGRAY
* Package BLACK SHIELD lead is MUSTANG 51
5.2 Frequencies
As per Comms SOP
5.3 Authentication
RAMROD: GRANDSLICE
As per Authentication SOP
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
* SPLASH – Submarine neutralized
* DEEP VEIL – Abort ASW operation (imminent threat to fleet)

5.7 Bullseye
6 ANNEXES
Maps

In the Dark - Part One
2025-11-06 19:30 - 22:30 | Syria
RSVP: 25 11 06 – 19:30 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity: Mission – Recon, Air Interdiction, Strike
Theatre: Syria
Modules: Any modern or cold war era aircraft (but find a buddy to make it at least a 2-ship)
Prerequisites: None (it is a daytime mission)
Version: 1.4

ALPHA
PL: kaninmat
F/A-18C Strike
ARCTIC11 (400): Moose
ARCTIC12 (401): Johnny
ARCTIC13 (402): sgt.pancake
ARCTIC14 (403): kaninmat
F/A-18C Strike
BENDER21 (404): Bankler
BENDER22 (405): leka
BENDER23 (406): deadlift
BENDER24 (407): Altunuz
F-16C CAP
INDY91: Widen
INDY92: undefined
INDY93: pahi
INDY94:
F-16C CAP
JESTER11: Hofftari
JESTER12: Qvintus
JESTER13:
JESTER14:
AJS 37 Strike
FENRIS61: frefeh
FENRIS62: Makanan
FENRIS63:
FENRIS64:

BRAVO
A-10C Air Interdiction
HAWG
Baconbomb
Ulvar
BigSwede
Ka-50 Air Interdiction
ORCA
JackFlash
Jinx
Puppysworth
AH-64D Air Interdiction
RAGE
BFQ / MushroomLustard

Support
AWACS
STINGRAY:Blichten
Airport
Ground: Nikemo
Tower: Nikemo

1 SITUATION
1.1 Overview
At precisely 21.00 Zulu, the sky above planet Earth fell silent.
In this modern day you never stop to consider how the electromagnetic spectrum is always buzzing with ones and zeroes hurrying back and forth between satellites and their receivers down on earth. Until it’s suddenly not there anymore. No satellite television, no global positioning systems, no long range communications, and perhaps most alarming for a nation state – no satellite intel.
For the first few minutes it was thought to be just a ‘glitch’. But nothing came back online. Panic followed. The realisation set in, that right now someone could be launching a first strike and you wouldn’t know until the warheads started falling from the sky. Air Force One took off. Alert interceptors scrambled all over the continent. Strategic forces went to high alert and for a moment it seemed that someone might actually go ahead and pull THE trigger just for fear of being the last to unholster their gun. Then reports started to trickle in that this wasn’t just affecting us. It was everyone. The Russians, The Chinese, The Iranians… all the actors you would initially have thought to blame for something like this. An emergency meeting of the UN Security Council followed and for once there was agreement. We have to find out what happened. And put an end to it. Right the fuck now.
Intelligence agencies soon determined the source to be a massive cyberattack aimed at the satellites themselves. Something that could only be pulled off from a seriously powerful uplink station. Following old SIGINT data, the likely location came up as somewhere in the Beqaa Valley, Lebanon. The Lebanese, furious at the accusation, went to see for themselves but none of their patrols returned to base. Just scattered reports of ground combat and pilots shouting in panic as they evaded SAMs.
CENTCOM is now tasked with finding out what’s going on, and ending it. Any and all resources in the area, regardless of nationality, will be pressed into service. If by nightfall the situation has not been resolved by conventional means, only the nuclear option remains. One that would spell disaster for millions of civilians.
1.2 Area of operations
Beqaa Valley, Lebanon, and surrounding countries.
1.3 Time and weather
* September 10 – 2001
* 06:00 local time (just after sunrise)
* BKN 8/18/30
* Wind from 250 / 7
* FORCE QNH 2992 / 1013
* Temp 21°C
1.4 Air threats
Unknown. There is at least one operational airfield in the area, Rayak. However, records do not suggest any fighter or strike aircraft having landed there in recent time. Only transport planes and helos.
1.5 Ground threats
Unknown.
As for surface-to-air threats, ELINT indicates at least one late Soviet era search radar. Recon aircraft were engaged at ranges indicating “double digit” SAMs such as SA-10 or SA-11.
Lebanese ground forces were met with overwhelming firepower from tanks and artillery, suggesting at least battalion strength.
1.6 Friendly forces
Mainly air power: One Carrier Strike Group in the eastern part of the Mediterranean. Israeli forces at Ramat David. Russian forces at Bassel Al-Assad. Other nationalities joining in as we speak. Limited ground forces from Israel and Lebanon.
1.7 Civilian/3rd part
Civilian air traffic is firmly grounded. There has been no evacuation of civilians from the Beqaa Valley area.
2 MISSION
Locate the uplink site. If at all possible, gather physical evidence and prisoners. Then terminate the threat.
3 EXECUTION
3.1 Commander’s intent
CENTCOM will coordinate all available forces to perform reconnaissance and then develop a strike plan.
3.2 Packages
Alpha and Bravo

3.3 Endstate
ELINT and SIGNINT collected
Aerial reconnaissance conducted
Limiting enemy positions located
3.4 Rules of engagement
ROE: C
As per SPINS
3.5 Acceptable level of risk
ALR: EXTREME
As per SPINS
3.6 Package tasking
Package Alpha
Conduct ELINT in NAI 1
Conduct Aerial reconnaissance in NAI 2
Be prepared to support Package Bravo with SEAD
Be prepared to intercept hostile aircrafts
Package Bravo
Locate enemy forces along WOMBAT, SQUIRREL and ELEPHANT
Conduct SIGINT in NAI 1
4 ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
4.1 Airfield operations
* Ramat David
* TCN: 84X
* Active runway: 27
* Damascus Intl
* Actice runway: 23R
* Traffic freq: 272.00
* Kiryat Shmona
* Active runway: 21
* Traffic freq: 271.00
4.2 Carrier operations
* CASE 1
* BRC: 278
* Departure time: According to PL
* Departure sequence: According to PL
* Charlie time: 08:15
As per Carrier Ops SPINS

4.3 Tankers
As per Aerial Refueling SOP
5 COMMAND AND CONTROL
5.1 Commander
* Mission commander is DEADGUN
* Mission commander deputy: TBA
5.2 Frequencies
As per Comms SOP
5.3 Authentication
RAMROD: KPISTRULEZ
As per Authentication SOP
5.4 Freq flow (Airfield flights)
6, 7, 9, 3, 7, 6
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, 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

5.7 Bullseye
Rayak N33°51.04′ E35°59.21′ elevation 2989 feet
6 ANNEXES
Area of operations, overview and closeup

Version 1.1: Added Lineup
Version 1.2: Added tasks and lineup for package Alpha
Version 1.3: Added tasks and lineup for package Bravo
Version 1.4: Updated annexes, Added bullseye and ramrod.

In the Dark - Part Two
2025-11-13 19:30 - 22:30 | Syria
RSVP: 25 11 13 – 19:30 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity: Mission – SEAD, Air Interdiction, Strike
Theatre: Syria
Modules: Any modern or cold war era aircraft (but find a buddy to make it at least a 2-ship)
Prerequisites: None (it is a daytime mission)
Version 1.6

ALPHA
PL: kaninmat
F/A-18C
ARCTIC11 (400): Moose
ARCTIC12 (401): kaninmat
ARCTIC13 (402): pancake
ARCTIC14 (403): Makanan
F/A-18C
BENDER21 (404): deadlift
BENDER22 (405): Bankler
BENDER23 (406): Johnny
BENDER24 (407):
F-16C
INDY91: pahi
INDY92: undefined
INDY93: Widen
INDY94:

BRAVO
AH-64D
RAGE91: MushroomLustard / BFQ
RAGE92: Grytvanten / (Troll)?
Ka-50
ORCA
Puppysworth
JackFlash
OH-58D
BLACKJACK41: Asken / Kingtiger45

Single Flights
A-10C
HAWG81: Baconbomb
HAWG82: Ulvar
HAWG83: Hofftari
AJS 37
FENRIS61: Goofy
FENRIS62: frefeh

Support
AWACS
STINGRAY: Apollo
STINKRAY: Tony
STINGRAY: Blichten
Airport
Ground: Nikemo
Tower: Nikemo

1 SITUATION
1.1 Overview
General overview as per briefing In the Dark pt1
This morning’s reconnaissance of the area yielded good results. Our onboard sensors have visually located a possible location for the jamming, which was later confirmed by our A-10 pilots who managed to pinpoint the signal to the same area. At the same time, we have collected information from active air defenses in the area. The time to strike is now!
1.2 Area of operations
Beqaa Valley, Lebanon, and surrounding countries.
1.3 Time and weather
* September 10 – 2001
* 15:00 local time
* BKN 8/18/30
* Wind from 250 / 7
* FORCE QNH 2992 / 1013
* Temp 26°C
1.4 Air threats
Two Il-76 “Candid” and two Mi-8 “Hip” located at Rayak airfield.
Rrecords do not suggest any fighter or strike aircraft having landed at Rayak in recent time.
1.5 Ground threats
SA-10 “Grumble” located south of Rayak airfield.
Several mobile SAM systems are active in the area:
One SA-22 “Greyhound” was located northwest of Rayak airfield.
One SA-15 “Gauntlet” located 8NM east of Rayak airfield.
One SA-15 “Gauntlet” located 9NM north of Rayak airfield.
One SA-8 “Gecko” located 14NM southwest of Rayak airfield.
Expect these systems to have regrouped by the time of our next attack. However, the assessment is that their tasks remain the same. One SA-22 as point-defence at Rayak airfield, one SA-15 point-defence at EWR, one SA-15 north of airfield to deny any attack from the north towards Rayak area and SA-8s, ZSU-23s as close protection to enemy troops in the area. Expect all infantry to carry MANPADS, mainly SA-18s.
Multiple ground units have been located along the roads towards Rayak. Company sized force defending SQUIRREL, Platoon to Company sized force defending WOMBAT. The platoon sized force defending ELEPHANT was reduced in nubres by our attack helicotpers during this mornings operation. The assessment is that only a small outpost (36S YC 7497 3402, 4654ft) remains. This will be our way in to Rayak.
1.6 Friendly forces
Mainly air power: One Carrier Strike Group in the eastern part of the Mediterranean. Israeli forces at Ramat David. Russian forces at Bassel Al-Assad. Other nationalities joining in as we speak. Limited ground forces from Israel and Lebanon.
1.7 Civilian/3rd part
Civilian air traffic is firmly grounded. There has been no evacuation of civilians from the Beqaa Valley area.
2 MISSION
Destroy the uplink site.
3 EXECUTION
3.1 Endstate
The mission is completed when the uplink site is destroyed and the enemy no longer has the ability to continue their attacks.
3.2 Concept of Operations
Initially one package attacks SA-15 and SA-10
Then one flight attacks EWR
Finally one package attacks uplink site coordinated in time
Simultaneously one package attacks against enemy ground forces and one flight supporting the advance of our own ground forces.
3.3 Rules of engagement
ROE: C
As per SPINS
3.4 Acceptable level of risk
ALR: EXTREME
As per SPINS
3.5 Package tasking
Package Alpha
NEUTRALIZE SA-10 NLT 101600 local
NEUTRALIZE SA-15 close to EWR NLT 101600 local
DESTROY uplink site, coordinated in time and from at least two different directions
Be prepared to SUPPORT package BRAVO and HAWG8 with SEAD
Be prepared to INTERCEPT hostile aircrafts
Package Bravo
SEIZE outpost (36S YC 7497 3402. 4654 FT)
CLEAR ELEPHANT
Be prepared to GUARD Charlie6-1
HAWG
CONTAIN enemy ground forces at SQUIRREL
Be prepared to SUPPORT package BRAVO / Charlie6-1 with BAI
FENRIS
DESTROY EWR, ToT 101605 local
4 ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
4.1 Airfield operations
* Ramat David
* TCN: 84X
* Active runway: 27
* Damascus Intl
* Actice runway: 23R
* Traffic freq: 272.00
* Kiryat Shmona
* Active runway: 21
* Traffic freq: 271.00
* FARP Damascus West
* 37 S BT 2678 1262 elev 3238 ft
* Beacon on AM 210 kHz
4.2 Carrier operations
* CASE 1
* BRC: 278
* Departure time: According to PL
* Departure sequence: According to PL
* Charlie time: 17:20
As per Carrier Ops SPINS

4.3 Tankers
As per Aerial Refueling SOP
5 COMMAND AND CONTROL
5.1 Commander
* Mission commander is DEADGUN
* Mission commander deputy: TBA
5.2 Frequencies
As per Comms SOP
5.3 Authentication
RAMROD: KPISTRULEZ
As per Authentication SOP
5.4 Freq flow (Airfield flights)
6, 7, 9, 3, 7, 6
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, 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

5.7 Bullseye
Rayak N33°51.04′ E35°59.21′ elevation 2989 feet
6 ANNEXES

Confirmed positions

Confirmed positions

Overview

EWR: N 33° 49.807′ E 036° 08.601′

SA-22 “Greyhound”

SA-10 “Grumble”

SA-10 “Grumble”: Possible launcher locations

”Clam Shell”: N 33° 50.894′ E 035° 58.462′

”Big Bird”: N 33° 50.559′ E 035° 57.508′

”Flap Lid-A”: N 33° 50.093′ E 035° 58.519′

Target

Target: N 33° 51.949′ E 036° 00.757′

Target: N 33° 51.949′ E 036° 00.757′

Rayak airfield

Il-72s and Mi-8s

Il-72s and Mi-8s

Area of operations, overview and closeup

AO overview

AO closeup

Version 1.1 – Added intel
Version 1.2 – Added Package/Flight tasking
Version 1.3 – Added 3. Execution
Version 1.4 – Updated Alpha lineup
Version 1.5 – Updated Bravo lineup
Version 1.6 – Added Fenris flight and tasking

Blue and Red Clashes
2025-11-20 19:30 - 23:00
RSVP: 2025-11-20 19:30 – 23:00 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity: Mission – CAP, SEAD, Air Interdiction and Anti-ship Strike
Theatre: Kola
Modules: F/A-18C, F-16CM, A-10Cll, AH-64D
Prerequisites: General knowledge of module.
Ni får själva komma överens om vem som är Package Lead/Flight Lead inom respektive flight!!!
Endast röda AI i detta uppdrag.
2025-11-17: Added ATIS on Ivalo, Kirkenes and Banak. Also active runways.
2025-11-19: Removed rotary wing Kiowa from the mission, no sign-up.
2025-11-19: Removed AJS37 from the mission, no sign-up.

LINEUP
F/A-18C CAP
ARCTIC11 (400): kaninmat
ARCTIC12 (401): Blichten
ARCTIC13 (402): WeX
ARCTIC14 (403): Bankler
F/A-18C CAP
BENDER21 (404): Moose
BENDER22 (405): Makanan
BENDER23 (406): Nikemo
BENDER24 (407): Enska
F/A-18C CAP
CRIMSON31 (410): Jaeger
CRIMSON32 (411): Kimkiller
CRIMSON33 (412):
CRIMSON34 (413):
F/A-18C CAP
DUSTY41 (300):
DUSTY42 (301):
DUSTY43 (302):
DUSTY44 (303):
AJS 37 Anti-ship
FENRIS61:
FENRIS62:
FENRIS63:
FENRIS64:
AJS 37 Anti-ship
GRIM71:
GRIM72:
GRIM73:
GRIM74:
A-10C Air Interdiction
HAWG81: Ulvar
HAWG82: JackFlash
HAWG83: GlueStick
HAWG84: DeadGun_SWE
F-16C SEAD / CAP
INDY91: undefined
INDY92: pahi
INDY93:
INDY94:
F-16C SEAD / CAP
JESTER11:
JESTER12:
JESTER13:
JESTER14:
F/A-18C CAP
KRAKEN21 (304):
KRAKEN22 (305):
KRAKEN23 (306):
KRAKEN24 (307):
F/A-18C CAP
LION31 (310):
LION32 (311):
LION33 (312):
LION34 (313):
CH-47F Transport
GREYHOUND31:
GREYHOUND32:
GREYHOUND33:
GREYHOUND34:
AH-64D Air Interdiction
RAGE91:Jinx / MushroomLustard
RAGE92: Grytvanten – Pilot / Asken
RAGE93:
RAGE94:
AH-64D Air Interdiction
SALTY11:
SALTY12:
SALTY13:
SALTY14:
OH-58D Reconnaissance
BLACKJACK41:
BLACKJACK42:
BLACKJACK43:
BLACKJACK44:
A-10C Air Interdiction
PIG71:
PIG72:
PIG73:
PIG74:
F-16C SEAD / CAP
VENOM41:
VENOM42:
VENOM43:
VENOM44:
AWACS
STINGRAY: Urist
STINGRAY: TheHoff
STINGRAY: BigSwede
Airport
Ground:
Tower:
Control:
Carrier
Marshal:
Tower:
LSO:

1 SITUATION
1.1 Overview
The russians has attacked and destroyed 2 norwegian cargo ship headed to Kirkenes. They have the Silkworms batteries placed on the island, Poluostrov Rybachiy.
NATO is relocating its carrier strike group, CVN-72 Abraham Lincoln, to the area as a countermeasure to the presence of the Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov.
1.2 Area of operations
Northen part of Norway and Finland
1.3 Time and weather
* July 12 – 2025
* 06:00 local time
* Scattered (8200′-11500′)
* Wind from 120 / 10
* FORCE QNH 2992 / 1013
1.4 Air threats
MiG-29, Su-33, Su-27
1.5 Ground threats
BMP-2, infantry, ZU-23, MANPADS, SA-8, SA-6
1.6 Friendly forces
N/A, we are the only blue forces in the AO.
1.7 Civilian/3rd part
N/A
2 MISSION
Move our carrier strike group closer to the area where the Russian carrier strike group is located and Establish CAP to protect our carrier strike group and A2G units.
3 EXECUTION
3.1 Commander’s intent
Deploy SEAD aircraft to neutralize one SA-6 and two SA-8 systems located at island Poluostrov Rybachiy, the area where our A2G units are tasked with clearing enemy forces.
3.2 Packages
The mission contains of 3 packages, callsign WOLFPACK (CAP), GRIZZLY (SEAD) and SHEPAS (A-10 and rotary wings).
AJS37 do not belong to any package.

3.3 Order of events
1. F/A-18s set up CAP north of island Poluostrov Rybachiy.
2. F-16 will neutralize enemy SAMs on the island Poluostrov Rybachiy , report SMASH on successfull.
3. A-10s and rotary wings Search and & Destroy at sland, Poluostrov Rybachiy
4. AJS37, Search & Destroy the convoy of cargo ships near island Poluostrov Rybachiy.
5. AJS37, Search & Destroy the russian carrier group, if mission times allow it.
3.4 Rules of engagement
ROE: C
As per SPINS
3.5 Acceptable level of risk
ALR: HIGH
As per SPINS
3.6 Flight tasking
Package WOLFPACK (Lead: ARCTIC11)
F/A-18C
* Depart
* Set up CAP, stay out of the SA-6 range
* Report in to STINGRAY and standby for CAP tasking
* Refuel at ARCO1 or ARCO5
* RTB on order from STINGRAY
Loadout: FL decides (CAP)
Waypoints:
1. CAP
Package GRIZZLY (Lead: INDY91)
F-16C
* Depart
* Engange SAM’s on the island, report SMASH on successfull.
* RTB
* Refuel and Rearm (CAP)
* Report in to STINGRAY and standby for CAP tasking
* RTB on order from STINGRAY
Loadout: FL decides (SEAD/CAP)
Waypoints:
1. Island
2. CAP
FENRIS6
* Depart when SMASH reported
* Search&Destroy convoy, report DELTA if successful.
* RTB
* If time allows, Refuel/Rearm for anti-ship strike
* Depart and try to find the russian carrier group north east of island Poluostrov Rybachiy and engage.

Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
1. None
Package SHEPAS (Lead: HAWG81)
HAWG8
* Depart
* Hold at HOTEL (WP1) at 20000’
* Push on SMASH. Coordinate engagements with RAGE9
* Search&Destroy enemies, at island Poluostrov Rybachiy
* RTB
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
1. Hold Hotel
2. Island
RAGE9
* Depart
* Push on SMASH
* Coordinate engagements with HAWG8
* Search&Destroy enemies at island Poluostrov Rybachiy
* RTB
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
1. None
Blackjack4
* Depart
* Push on SMASH
* Coordinate engagements with RAGE9/HAWG8
* Search&Destroy enemies at island Poluostrov Rybachiy
* RTB
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
1. None
4 ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
4.1 Airfield operations
F-16 – Banak
* TCN: N/A
* Active runway: 16
* ATIS: 271.000
A-10 – Ivalo
* TCN: N/A
* Active runway: 04
* ATIS: 270.500
Rotary wings – Kirkenes
* TCN: N/A
* Active runway: 05
* ATIS: 271.500
<!– Copy-paste friendly headers for flight taskings
ARCTIC1
BENDER2
CRIMSON3
DUSTY4
ELVIS5
FENRIS6
GRIM7
HAWG8
INDY9
JESTER1
KRAKEN2
LION3
MUSTANG4
NITRO5
RAGE9
SALTY1
BLACKJACK4
ORCA6
PIG7
QUEBEC8
TUSK2
VENOM4
HITMAN3
GREYHOUND3 –>
4.2 Carrier operations
* CASE 1
* BRC: 113
* Departure time: 06:00
* Departure sequence: PL decide
* Charlie time: 07:50
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 WOLFPACK 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) 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 SAMs neutralized
* DELTA – Ship Cargo convoy neutralized

5.7 Bullseye
Lat Long Standard:
N 69°57’13” E 31°56’29”
6 ANNEXES
AO

Island Poluostrov Rybachiy

Tankers, As per Aerial Refueling SOP

SEAD and A2G AO

AJS37,

In the Dark - Part II
2025-11-27 19:30 - 23:00 | Syria
RSVP: 25 11 27 – 19:30 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity: Mission – SEAD, BAI, STRIKE
Theatre: Syria
Modules: Any modern or cold war era aircraft (but find a buddy to make it at least a 2-ship)
Prerequisites: None (it is a daytime mission)
Version 1.2

Package ALPHA
PL: kaninmat
F/A-18C SEAD
ARCTIC11 (400): Moose
ARCTIC12 (401): kaninmat
ARCTIC13 (402): Johnny
F/A-18C SEAD
BENDER21 (404): deadlift
BENDER22 (405): Makanan
BENDER23 (406): Jaeger

Flights
AH-64D BAI
RAGE92: MushroomLustard / BFQ
RAGE92: Asken / Kingtiger45
Ka-50 BAI
ORCA61: JackFlash
ORCA62: Puppysworth
AJS 37 STRIKE
FENRIS61: Fille
FENRIS62: frefeh
A-10C STRIKE
PIG71: Hofftari
PIG72: Ulvar
PIG73: BigSwede
F-16C CAP
INDY91: pahi
INDY92: undefined
INDY93: Qvintus
F-15E Strike
HITMAN31: DeadGun

Support
AWACS
STINGRAY: Blichten
STINKRAY: Tony
Airport
Ground: Apollo
Tower: Apollo
Ground Forces
CHARLIE6: Nikemo

1 SITUATION
1.1 Overview
General overview as per briefing In the Dark pt1
This morning’s reconnaissance of the area yielded good results. Our onboard sensors have visually located a possible location for the jamming, which was later confirmed by our A-10 pilots who managed to pinpoint the signal to the same area. At the same time, we have collected information from active air defenses in the area. The time to strike is now!
1.2 Area of operations
Beqaa Valley, Lebanon, and surrounding countries.
1.3 Time and weather
* September 10 – 2001
* 15:00 local time
* BKN 8/18/30
* Wind from 250 / 7
* FORCE QNH 2992 / 1013
* Temp 26°C
1.4 Air threats
Two Il-76 “Candid” and two Mi-8 “Hip” located at Rayak airfield.
Rrecords do not suggest any fighter or strike aircraft having landed at Rayak in recent time.
1.5 Ground threats
SA-10 “Grumble” located south of Rayak airfield.
Several mobile SAM systems are active in the area:
One SA-22 “Greyhound” was located northwest of Rayak airfield.
One SA-15 “Gauntlet” located 8NM east of Rayak airfield.
One SA-15 “Gauntlet” located 9NM north of Rayak airfield.
One SA-8 “Gecko” located 14NM southwest of Rayak airfield.
Expect these systems to have regrouped by the time of our next attack. However, the assessment is that their tasks remain the same. One SA-22 as point-defence at Rayak airfield, one SA-15 point-defence at EWR, one SA-15 north of airfield to deny any attack from the north towards Rayak area and SA-8s, ZSU-23s as close protection to enemy troops in the area. Expect all infantry to carry MANPADS, mainly SA-18s.
Multiple ground units have been located along the roads towards Rayak. Company sized force defending SQUIRREL, Platoon to Company sized force defending WOMBAT. The platoon sized force defending ELEPHANT was reduced in nubres by our attack helicotpers during this mornings operation. The assessment is that only a small outpost (36S YC 7497 3402, 4654ft) remains. This will be our way in to Rayak.
1.6 Friendly forces
Mainly air power: One Carrier Strike Group in the eastern part of the Mediterranean. Israeli forces at Ramat David. Russian forces at Bassel Al-Assad. Other nationalities joining in as we speak. Limited ground forces from Israel and Lebanon.
1.7 Civilian/3rd part
Civilian air traffic is firmly grounded. There has been no evacuation of civilians from the Beqaa Valley area.
2 MISSION
Destroy the uplink site.
3 EXECUTION
3.1 Endstate
The mission is completed when the uplink site is destroyed and the enemy no longer has the ability to continue their attacks.
3.2 Concept of Operations
Initially one flight attacks EWR
Then one package suppress enemy air defences
Finally two flights attacks uplink site
Simultaneously one package supports the advance of our own ground forces in the south AO.
3.3 Rules of engagement
ROE: C
As per SPINS
3.4 Acceptable level of risk
ALR: EXTREME
As per SPINS
3.5 Tasking
Package Alpha
SEAD with ADM-141, H-hour – 3 until H-hour + 1
SEAD with AGM-88 on H-hour
Be prepared to SUPPORT package BRAVO with SEAD (30min after orders)
Be prepared to INTERCEPT hostile aircrafts
Be prepared to DESTROY uplink site
RAGE9
CLEAR ELEPHANT
Be prepared to GUARD Charlie6
Be prepared to DESTROY uplink site (30min after orders)
ORCA6
CLEAR SQUIRREL
PIG7
DESTROY uplink site on H-hour
INDY9
DESTROY uplink site on H-hour
FENRIS6
DESTROY EWR, ToT 101545 local
REFUEL/REARM at Damascus Intl. (Report ready for new tasking to HITMAN3 on Ch 103)
Be prepared to DESTROY uplink site
4 ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
4.1 Airfield operations
* Ramat David
* TCN: 84X
* Active runway: 27
* Damascus Intl
* TCN: 99X
* Actice runway: 23R
* Traffic freq: 272.00
* Kiryat Shmona
* Active runway: 21
* Traffic freq: 271.00
* FARP Damascus West
* 37 S BT 2678 1262 elev 3238 ft
* Beacon on AM 210 kHz
4.2 Carrier operations
* CASE 1
* BRC: 278
* Departure time: According to PL
* Departure sequence: According to PL
* Charlie time: 17:20
As per Carrier Ops SPINS
4.3 Tankers
As per Aerial Refueling SOP
5 COMMAND AND CONTROL
5.1 Commander
* Mission commander is HITMAN31
* Mission commander deputy: ARCTIC12
5.2 Frequencies
As per Comms SOP
5.3 Authentication
RAMROD: KPISTRULEZ
As per Authentication SOP
5.4 Freq flow (Airfield flights)
6, 7, 9, 3, 7, 6
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, 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
5.7 Bullseye
Rayak N33°51.04′ E35°59.21′ elevation 2989 feet
6 ANNEXES

Confirmed positions

Confirmed positions

Overview

EWR: N 33° 49.807′ E 036° 08.601′

SA-22 “Greyhound”

SA-10 “Grumble”

SA-10 “Grumble”: Possible launcher locations

”Clam Shell”: N 33° 50.894′ E 035° 58.462′

”Big Bird”: N 33° 50.559′ E 035° 57.508′

”Flap Lid-A”: N 33° 50.093′ E 035° 58.519′

Target

Target: N 33° 51.949′ E 036° 00.757′

Target: N 33° 51.949′ E 036° 00.757′

Rayak airfield

Il-72s and Mi-8s

Il-72s and Mi-8s

Area of operations, overview and closeup

AO overview

AO closeup

Version 1.1 – Updated taskings
Version 1.2 – Updated taskings and added Concept of Operations

A Christmas Carol
2025-12-18 19:30 - 22:30 | Kola
RSVP: 25 12 18 – 19:30 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity: Mission – CAP, Air Interdiction, Strike, Escort
Theatre: Kola
Modules: ANY, but preferably: Spitfire, P51D Mustang, UH-1H Huey, F-4E Phantom II, C-130J, F/A-18C
Prerequisites: Christmas spirit

LINEUP
P-51D Escort
DOLLAR11: Urist
DOLLAR12: Johnny
DOLLAR13:
DOLLAR14:
F/A-18C Strike
ARCTIC11 (400): Kaninmat
ARCTIC12 (401): Makanan
ARCTIC13 (402): Pancake
ARCTIC14 (403): Deadlift
F-16C SEAD
INDY91: Pahi
INDY92: Undefined
INDY93: Widen
INDY94: Mags
OH-58D Reconnaissance and Air Interdiction
BLACKJACK41: Kingtiger / Asken
BLACKJACK42: Spaz /
BLACKJACK43:
BLACKJACK44:
UH-1H Force recon
NITRO51: Jinx
NITRO52: JackFlash
NITRO53:
NITRO54:
C-130J Transport and Strike
MIGHTY11: Nikemo / Moldy
MIGHTY12: Hofftari / Moose
MIGHTY13:
MIGHTY14:
F-4E Phantom II SEAD
BANSHEE21: SenorHombre
BANSHEE22: Troll
BANSHEE23:
BANSHEE24:

AWACS
LONGBOW: Blichten
STINGRAY: Baconbomb
Airport
Ground:
Tower:
Control:
Carrier
Marshal:
Tower:
LSO:

1 SITUATION
1.1 Overview
Dec 24th 1972
It was a wet and dreary Christmas Eve in Da Nang. Air Force General E Scrooge sat by himself in his office. Well, one would be hard pressed to call the shed an office but it was the most luxurious establishment on the premises. He was finished yelling, or had at least taken a brief pause in yelling, at his subordinates. “Christmas be damned, they still need to sort their shit out” he muttered. Some bourbon had been consumed, not much else available to brighten the day, and cigar smoke filled the room. Planning was underway for the next Linebacker mission which would bring yet more B52-borne death to bear on the North Vietnamese infrastructure. “Humbug!” he shouted to himself. “It won’t do to just run into their SAM-traps again and again”.
Scrooge could have sworn there was no wind but still the cigar fumes started to swirl around the room. Faster and faster until they began to take shape. A familiar one at that. But no, it couldn’t be… In front of him stood his predecessor, General Marley, who had died in the opening months of the war. Scrooge panicked, ran to open a window hoping the wind would dispel the ghostly figure. On opening the window he was shocked to see snow outside! This would in itself have justified another outburst of derogatory comments aimed at some subordinate scumbag of an officer but somehow, having a ghost in the room seemed more important at the time. A gust of cold wind did indeed find its way into the room but Marley just stood there. How miserable he looked.
“Scrooge”, he said, voice much softer now than it was in life. “I am here to tell you what awaits. For years now I have wandered this land, not finding rest. Not experiencing the slightest joy even as afterburners light the skies and the smell of napalm welcomes the morning.”
Marley paused, looking at Scrooge’s mission planning board. “Tonight you will be visited by three spirits. One of Christmas Past, one of Christmas Present and one of Christmas Yet to Come. Listen to them, and you may yet avoid sharing my fate.”
1.2 Area of operations
Northern Norway and Sweden
1.3 Time and weather
* Dec 24th – 1972 (In-game mission date will differ from this, in order to give us some daylight)
* 11:00 local time
* FEW/SCT 8/10, SCT 23/24
* Wind from 230 / 6
* Temp -5°C
* FORCE QNH 2992 / 1013
1.4 Air threats
Bf-109, MiG-21, MiG-29
1.5 Ground threats
AAA, SA-2, SA-6
1.6 Friendly forces
N/A, we are the only blue forces in the AO.
1.7 Civilian/3rd part
N/A
2 MISSION
Ghost of Christmas Past: Protect Bergkompanie 2 and their supply convoy from Luftwaffe harassment as they advance on Alta.
Ghost of Christmas Present: Recon and sanitize the river route towards Enontekio, recon Enontekio Toy Factory, take over Enontekio air base
Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come: Destroy the uranium enrichment facility.
3 EXECUTION
3.1 Commander’s intent
This seems like a load of humbug! But all right, let’s see where Marley’s spirits take us.
The three missions will run in parallell, separated by geography.
3.2 Packages
The mission contains 3 packages:
* Christmas Past (P-51)
* Christmas Present (UH-1, C-130, F-4)
* Christmas Yet to Come (F/A-18, F-16, OH-58)
3.3 Order of events
* All flights are free to depart ASAP
* For Package Christmas Yet to Come, the TLAM strike has TOT 11.50.00
* This is also push-time for Arctic1
* And marks weapons free for Indy9 and Blackjack4
3.4 Rules of engagement
ROE: C
As per SPINS
3.5 Acceptable level of risk
ALR: HIGH
As per SPINS
3.6 Package tasking
Ghost of Christmas Past
Liberation of Norway, Alta-region, 1944. Allied forces lead by the Norwegian 2nd Bergkompanie have pushed southwest towards Alta, finally capturing the city, but are now dangerously low on supplies. A freight convoy has been dispatched and will enter the Alta Fjord around noon. They have no warship escorts and must be protected from Luftwaffe air raids.

Ghost of Christmas Present
Marley’s Vietnam jungles have been distorted, turned into some fairy tale winter wonderland. Regardless, the NVA are still out there and INTEL says they’re hard at work building a factory near Enontekio to produce counterfeit toys. If successful, next Christmas will be a nightmare as cheap knock-offs flood the American warehouses and end up under Genuine American Christmas Trees.
The river route towards Enontekio must be cleared of NVA combatants, allowing ground forces to advance on the air base. Wild Weasels locate and destroy SA-2 site believed to be NE of Enontekio. Locate the Factory construction site and determine if there is indeed hostile activity. If so, destroy everything there. Insert troops at Enontekio air base to take over the area.

Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
In the barren fjords, the Enemy has secretly built his uranium enrichment facility. Our spies have now returned with indisputable evidence that it will be brought online any day now. The area is heavliy guarded with three major air bases – Andöya, Evenes and Bardufoss – and a frightening number of SA-6 and SA-2 sites. An ingress route has been determined; it’s not guaranteed safe, just the least unsafe option… To improve the odds, a flight of Vipers will provide SEAD and Kiowas will clear the ingress route from AAA threats. Last, but not least, a massive volley of Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles will hit the hostile air bases.
3.6 Flight tasking
Package CHRISTMAS PAST (Lead: DOLLAR11)
DOLLAR1
* Depart Banak
* Check in with LONGBOW for air picture
* Protect convoy entering the Alta Fjord
Loadout: FL decides
Package CHRISTMAS PRESENT (Lead: MIGHTY11)
MIGHTY1
* Depart Kallax
* Deploy FARP supplies for NITRO5
* Determine NAUGHTY or NICE at Enontekio Humbug factory
* Destroy factory if determined NAUGHTY
* Land in hot LZ Enontekio, deploy troops
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
1. FARP B
NITRO5
* Depart FARP ALPHA
* Recon river NW towards Enontekio
* Neutralize enemy combatants encountered
* Rearm/refuel at FARP BRAVO deployed by MIGHTY1
* Recon Enontekio and disable as many hostiles as possible in preparation for MIGHTY1 landing
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
N/A
BANSHEE2
* Depart Kiruna
* Locate and destroy SA-2 Enontekio
* Hit targets of opportunity at Enontekio with emphasis on AAA
* Expect to land at Enontekio after friendly forces have secured the base
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
1. Tanker TEXACO4
2. Enontekio (middle of runway)
3. Suspected SA-2 site NE Enontekio
Package CHRISTMAS YET TO COME (Lead: ARCTIC11)
ARCTIC1
* Depart Mother
* Hold at HOTEL (WP1) at 5000’
* Push at 11.50 (Also time on target for Tomahawk Strike)
* Follow pre-planned low level ingress to target
* Destroy Uranium Enrichment Facility NE of Bardufoss
* Return via same route
* Beware of hostile fighters, no dedicated CAP available
Loadout: FL decides (target will require bunker penetrating munitions)
Waypoints:
1. HOTEL
2-21 Ingress route
22-24 Target buildings
25-27 Egress route back to the fjord
17-2 Egress route home
INDY9
* Depart Kiruna
* Gather intel on hostile SAM-sites, staying at least 30 nm S of Bardufoss
* From 11.50 onwards, destroy as many SAM-sites as possible
* Coordinate with BLACKJACK4 to destroy targets of opportunity near Bardufoss
* Beware of hostile fighters, no dedicated CAP available
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
1. Hold
2-10 Approx ingress route for Arctic1
5. TRP1
6. TRP2
7. TRP3
8. TRP4
11. Uranium enrichment facility
BLACKJACK4
* Depart FARP North (Kilpisjärvi)
* Recon ingress/egress route for ARCTIC1 near Bardufoss
* From 11.50 onwards WPNS FREE on all hostiles
* From 12.00 onwards, expect strike support from INDY9
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
1. FARP North
2. Hold
3-8 Ingress valley for Arctic1
9. FARP North
4 ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
4.1 Airfield operations
Banak
Runway in use: 16
TCN: 47X
Kallax
Runway in use: 32
TCN: 98X
Kiruna
Runway in use: 21
TCN: 99X
4.2 Carrier operations
CASE I
BRC: 265
TCN: 72X
Departure time: FL decides
Charlie time: FL decides
As per Carrier Ops SPINS

4.3 Tankers
As per Aerial Refueling SOP
5 COMMAND AND CONTROL
5.1 Commander
TBA
5.2 Frequencies
Three radio channels will be available, providing thematic music for the forces

AM 140.00 MHz: BBC General Forces Radio – Holiday Special
AM 141.00 MHz: Radio Saigon
AM 142.00 MHz: Radio Mighty Wings

Package Christmas Past will use CAP A #5 (254.00)
Package Christmas Present will use Mission #13 (269.00)
Package Christmas Yet to Come will use Tactical #3 (265.00)
5.3 Authentication
RAMROD: BAHHUMBUG
As per Authentication SOP
5.4 Freq flow
Pkg Christmas Past
* Contact LONGBOW on #5 (254.00) when ready to depart Banak
Pkg Christmas Present
* Kiruna flights – TWR #7 (270.00), expect push Mission #13 (269.00)
* Kallax flight – Traffic Freq 271.00, when airborne push Mission #13 (269.00)
* FARP flight – Push Mission #13 (269.00) when ready to depart
Pkg Christmas Yet to Come
* Carrier flight – Remain on #1 during departure, push Tactical #3 (265.00) when flight has left the Carrier control zone
* Kiruna flight – TWR #7 (270.00), expect push to Tactical #3 (265.00)
* FARP flight – contact Tactical #3 (265.00) when ready to depart
5.6 Brevity
N/A
5.7 Bullseye
Enontekio N68°21.49′ E23°25.35′
6 ANNEXES
Overview of the AO

Bardufoss AO

Uranium enrichment facility N69° 29.32′ E19° 49.78′ elev 1258 feet

Blackjack4 recon zone

Dollar1 AO and supply convoy route

Enontekio AO with Nitro5 recon route

Enontekio area

Humbug factory N68°21.37′ E23°28.09′ elev 946 feet

Seven Days to the River Rhine
2026-01-08 19:30 - 23:00 | Cold War Germany
RSVP: 26 01 08 – 19:30 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity: Mission – CAP, SEAD, CAS, Air Interdiction
Theatre: Cold War Germany
Modules: F/A-18A, F-16, A-10C, AH-64, OH-58D
Prerequisites: CASE III departure

LINEUP
F/A-18C
ARCTIC11 (400):
ARCTIC12 (401):
ARCTIC13 (402):
ARCTIC14 (403):
F/A-18C
BENDER21 (404):
BENDER22 (405):
BENDER23 (406):
BENDER24 (407):
F/A-18C
CRIMSON31 (410):
CRIMSON32 (411):
CRIMSON33 (412):
CRIMSON34 (413):
F/A-18C
DUSTY41 (300):
DUSTY42 (301):
DUSTY43 (302):
DUSTY44 (303):
F-14B
ELVIS51 (100):
ELVIS52 (101):
ELVIS53 (102):
ELVIS54 (103):
AJS 37
FENRIS61:
FENRIS62:
FENRIS63:
FENRIS64:
AJS 37
GRIM71:
GRIM72:
GRIM73:
GRIM74:
A-10C
HAWG81:
HAWG82:
HAWG83:
HAWG84:
F-16C
INDY91:
INDY92:
INDY93:
INDY94:
F-16C
JESTER11:
JESTER12:
JESTER13:
JESTER14:
F/A-18C
KRAKEN21 (304):
KRAKEN22 (305):
KRAKEN23 (306):
KRAKEN24 (307):
F/A-18C
LION31 (310):
LION32 (311):
LION33 (312):
LION34 (313):
F-14B
MUSTANG41 (104):
MUSTANG42 (105):
MUSTANG43 (106):
MUSTANG44 (107):
CH-47F
GREYHOUND31:
GREYHOUND32:
GREYHOUND33:
GREYHOUND34:
UH-1H
NITRO51:
NITRO52:
NITRO53:
NITRO54:
AH-64D
RAGE91:
RAGE92:
RAGE93:
RAGE94:
AH-64D
SALTY11:
SALTY12:
SALTY13:
SALTY14:
OH-58D
BLACKJACK41:
BLACKJACK42:
BLACKJACK43:
BLACKJACK44:
Ka-50
ORCA61:
ORCA62:
ORCA63:
ORCA64:
A-10C
PIG71:
PIG72:
PIG73:
PIG74:
M-2000C
QUEBEC81:
QUEBEC82:
QUEBEC83:
QUEBEC84:
A-10C
TUSK21:
TUSK22:
TUSK23:
TUSK24:
F-16C
VENOM41:
VENOM42:
VENOM43:
VENOM44:
F-15E
HITMAN31:
HITMAN32:
HITMAN33:
HITMAN34:
AWACS
STINGRAY: TBA
STINGRAY: TBA
Airport
Ground:
Tower:
Control:
Carrier
Marshal:
Tower:
LSO:

1 SITUATION
1.1 Overview
Gentlemen, we are operating under the assumptions of the Warsaw Pact’s (WP) worst-case scenario:
‘Seven Days to the River Rhine.’
The Soviet Group of Forces Germany (GSFG), spearheaded by the Second Guards Tank Army, has initiated a massive, non-nuclear push across the Inner German Border (IGB) and into the North German Plains. Their primary objective is to bypass resistance and reach the logistical hubs of Hamburg and Bremerhaven within the next 72 hours, effectively severing the supply line for US reinforcements (REFORGER). The advance is rapid, heavily mechanized, and protected by a dense, mobile air defense umbrella (SA-8, Shilka, SA-6). Fassberg Air Base is already under direct, imminent threat from WP strike packages.
1.2 Area of operations
North German Plains
1.3 Time and weather
* Mars 11 – 1987
* 06:46 local time
* Scattered (11000′)
* Wind 099 / 4
* Temperature: 7 degrees Celsius
* FORCE QNH 2992 / 1013
1.4 Air threats
MiG-23, MiG-29
1.5 Ground threats
BMP-1/2, T-72B, ZSU-23 Shilka, MANPADS, SA-13, SA-6, SA-10, SA-11, SA-5
SA-5 and SA-10 are known and should not be a factor west of the inner border.
SA-11´s have been approximatley located, they are marked on the map.
SA-6´s have not been spotted, but it´s well known they travel with the ground forces. Their appearance is to be expected.
1.6 Friendly forces
N/A, we are the only blue forces in the AO.
1.7 Civilian/3rd part
Civilian air traffic is suspended.
2 MISSION
Prevent the enemy ground forces to advance through Sector Wittenburg. Locate and neutralize enemy indirect fire support to cripple their long-range capabilities. Deny enemy strike packages by all means necessary from achieving effects against Bremerhaven and Hamburg.
3 EXECUTION
3.1 Commander’s intent
3.2 Packages
The mission contains 2 packages, callsign STRIKE EAGLE and WOLF PACK.

3.3 Order of events
3.4 Rules of engagement
ROE: C
As per SPINS
3.5 Acceptable level of risk
ALR: High
As per SPINS
3.6 Flight tasking
Package STRIKE EAGLE (Lead: TBA)
Packade WOLFPACK (Lead: TBA)
4 ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
4.1 Airfield operations
* Fassberg (A-10C Take-off)
* Sittensen (A-10C Landing)
* Hamburg (Divert & Re-arm)
* Wunstorf (F-16)
* Wittenburger FARP (Rotary Take-off)
4.2 Carrier operations
* CASE III (departure)
* BRC: TBA
* Departure time: ASAP
* Departure sequence: TBA
* Charlie time: TBA by STINGRAY
As per Carrier Ops SPINS

4.3 Tankers
As per Aerial Refueling SOP
5 COMMAND AND CONTROL
5.1 Commander
* Mission commander is: DeadGun_SWE
* Mission commander deputy is: TBA
* Package STRIKE EAGLE lead is: TBA
* Package WOLFPACK lead is: TBA
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) or CAP (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 (ch 5). Use Marshal (ch 16) and Tower (ch 1) for recovery.

5.6 Brevity
* TIMBER – Mission declared successful
* SIX DAYS – Abort mission
* CHAINSAW – Air superiority over Sector Wittenburg achieved

5.7 Bullseye
N 53° 37′ 40″ E 11° 23′ 36″ (Football field Schwerin)
6 ANNEXES
1987 loadouts apply
AO

Sector Wittenburg

Operation Yellowcake
2026-01-15 19:30 - 22:00
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.

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 SEAD
CRIMSON31 (410):
CRIMSON32 (411):
CRIMSON33 (412):
CRIMSON34 (413):
MIG-29 CAP
WEDGE71 (300):
WEDGE72 (301):
WEDGE73 (302):
WEDGE74 (303):
F-14B CAP
ELVIS51 (100):
ELVIS52 (101):
ELVIS53 (102):
ELVIS54 (103):
AJS 37 Strike
FENRIS61:
FENRIS62:
FENRIS63:
FENRIS64:
AJS 37 Strike
GRIM71:
GRIM72:
GRIM73:
GRIM74:
A-10C Air Interdiction
HAWG81:
HAWG82:
HAWG83:
HAWG84:
F-16C CAP
INDY91:
INDY92:
INDY93:
INDY94:
F-16C CAP
JESTER11:
JESTER12:
JESTER13:
JESTER14:
C-130J Transport
MIGHTY11:
MIGHTY12:
MIGHTY13:
MIGHTY14:
CH-47F Transport
GREYHOUND31:
GREYHOUND32:
GREYHOUND33:
GREYHOUND34:
UH-1H Transport
NITRO51:
NITRO52:
NITRO53:
NITRO54:
AH-64D Air Interdiction
RAGE91:
RAGE92:
RAGE93:
RAGE94:
AH-64D Air Interdiction
SALTY11:
SALTY12:
SALTY13:
SALTY14:
OH-58D Reconnaissance
BLACKJACK41:
BLACKJACK42:
BLACKJACK43:
BLACKJACK44:
Ka-50 Air Interdiction
ORCA61:
ORCA62:
ORCA63:
ORCA64:
A-10C Air Interdiction
PIG71:
PIG72:
PIG73:
PIG74:
M-2000C CAP
QUEBEC81:
QUEBEC82:
QUEBEC83:
QUEBEC84:
A-10C XCAS
TUSK21:
TUSK22:
TUSK23:
TUSK24:
F-16C CAP
VENOM41:
VENOM42:
VENOM43:
VENOM44:
F-15E Strike
HITMAN31:
HITMAN32:
HITMAN33:
HITMAN34:
AWACS
STINGRAY:
STINGRAY:
Airport
Ground:
Tower:
Control:
Carrier
Marshal:
Tower:
LSO:

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
