Master Arms

In the Dark - Part Two
2025-11-13 19:30 - 22:30 (Europe/Stockholm) | 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

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)
* 12:00 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, Fw-190, 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: Clear the road ahead of the ground convoy. Suppress or destroy SA-2 sites in preparation for B-52 strikes in grid EB85.
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: Past, Present and Future

3.3 Order of events
TBA
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. As the weak winter sun rises, yet another air raid siren stirs the weary pilots into action. In minutes, the patrol takes to the skies to keep the Luftwaffe at bay. Surprised by a German counter-offensive, the Norwegian troops of 2nd Bergkompanie are in desperate need of supplies which can only be delivered from the sea. The freight ships must be protected. “Tally Ho” the lead Spitfire calls on the radio as the first German fighters are spotted. Yeah, here we go again.

Ghost of Christmas Present
The familiar thumping of the Huey’s rotors once again fills the air around the base. On today’s agenda – another search and destroy mission ahead of the advancing ground forces. Thunder erupts as a squadron of F4 Phantoms – Wild Weasels – pass overhead, on their way to disable yet another SA-2 somewhere. They seem to be in no short supply. Another day with more death. More destruction. Maybe after this raid the commies will surrender?

Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
The enemy has no respect for Christmas. Choosing this time to bring their uranium enrichment facility online. The strike will have to be carried out today. Low level ingress at breakneck speed through a winding canyon. Then a max G pull-up, roll inverted and dive to the target – only seconds to locate it and drop the ordnance before pulling up again, hoping not to pass out as the airframe bends under the load. But it won’t be over then. At their most vulnerable point, the strike fighters must now contend with the hundreds of surface to air missiles that defend the area. Good luck, Gentlemen!

4 ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
4.1 Airfield operations
TBA
4.2 Carrier operations
TBA
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

BBC General Forces Radio – Holiday Special
Radio Saigon
Radio Mighty Wings

5.3 Authentication
RAMROD: BAHHUMBUG
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
TBA
6 ANNEXES
TBA

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
