Master Arms

Träningstisdag - CASE3
2023-01-17 19:00 - 22:00 (Europe/Stockholm)
RSVP:
23 01 17 – 19:00 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity:
Mission – CASE 3 rehearsal
Version / Modules:
Open Beta, F/A-18C, F-14B
Prerequisites:
Good knowledge of the aircraft systems
Case III weather is any ceiling below 1,000 feet or a visibility less than 5NM. All
night operations are conducted under Case III.
Läs igenom innan övningen
http://wiki.masterarms.se/index.php/CASE_3
http://wiki.masterarms.se/index.php/Radials
Rekommenderad läsning
https://www.cnatra.navy.mil/local/docs/pat-pubs/P-816.pdf
Övningen kommer att börja vid skymning och det kommer snart vara mörkt. Fokus är på procedurer och helheten, inte bara själva landningen. Var väl bekanta med genomförandet och radiosnacket så att ni är förberedda.
Vi kommer att börja med en öppen frågestund på teamspeak klockan 19:00. Denna är inte obligatorisk, men till för frågor och funderingar på genomförandet. 19:30 börjar vi spawna in. Har man redan koll på CASE3, och bara vill repetera, så behöver man inte vara med på briefen. Det är OK att komma sent, men beroende på vart i landningen vi är för dåvarande runda kanske du får vänta tills nästa runda innan du kan spawna in. Prata med ATC. Alla deltagare kommer att flyga soloflighter.
Det kommer att finnas möjlighet till både airstart och start från båt. Känner man själv att ens CASE3-departure behöver rostas av så uppmanas start från båt, annars föredras airstart av tidsskäl. Efter att alla landat en gång tar vi en snabb (~10 minuters) debrief, vätskepaus och sen kör vi om allting en gång till. Vi siktar på att hinna med minst två rundor.

Propellersöndag
2023-01-15 20:00 - 21:30 | Marianas
RSVP:
2023-01-15 – 20:00
Activity:
Mission – Escort / CAP
Version / Modules:
Open Beta, WW2 Asset pack, Marianas, Spitfire, Mosquito, P-51, P-47, Bf-109
Lineup:
VICEROY1 (Mosquito)
WARHAMMER2 (Spitfire)
FIREFLY3 (P-51D)
STONEWALL4 (P-47D)
GHOST5 (Bf-109)
BLOODHOUND6 (Spitfire)
RANSOM7 (P-47D)
LONGBOW (GCI)
TWOJAR (USMC)
Background:
In a fictional campaign during WW2 allied forces have recently established a small base on Guam. A detachment of RAF and USAF fighters are tasked with supporting offensive operations towards Rota island in the north. US and Japanese naval forces are maneuvering around the Mariana islands and a major naval engagement is expected soon.
Situation:
The marines have now established a larger force on the south part of Rota island. Japanese defenders have been pushed back, and it is time to engage the main defense line around the Rota airport. A first bomber run was a success and now it is time to engage enemy strongpoints with low level bombing runs. Our mission is to escort the bombers.
Join up with the bomber formation north west of Guam at 5,000 feet (grid DL).
Time and weather:
* June 8 – 1944
* 13:30
* Scattered clouds 6000 ft
* Wind 290 / 06
* FORCE QNH 3004 / 1017
Resources
Air defence map (pdf):
LotATC Overlay (json):

Operation Cookie Crumbles
2023-01-14 20:00 - 22:00 | Syria
Background:
The enemy has been launching rocket attacks on our forces in the area. Intelligence reports have identified three rocket artillery units south of the city of Khibet Ghazaleh in south Syria as the source of these attacks. A failed previous attempt to find and destroy the artillery has been made.
Situation:
Four Apache helicopters are stationed at Ramat David airbase and are tasked with finding and destroying these artillery units. There are known enemy units in the area, including infantry, Manpads, armed pickups, and BMPs. It is expected that these units will defend the artillery units and may engage the Apache helicopters.
Objective:
The objective of this mission is to locate and destroy the enemy rocket artillery units south of Khibet Ghazaleh. All efforts should be made to minimize civilian casualties and avoid damage to infrastructure in the area. The Apaches should engage and destroy any enemy units that pose a threat to the mission.

Training Thursday
2023-01-12 19:30 - 21:00 | Caucasus
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
ATC and AWACS is available from 19:30!

Planned Training:
1. Practice AWACS-supported intercepts against AI or other players
2. TBU
3. TBU
Additional Training Suggestions:
* Practice things in the syllabus for your main aircraft
* Tanker intercepts and rejoins Jax Tutorial
* Tac turns Wiki
* CASE 1 recovery Wiki
* Overhead break Wiki
* Time-on-target
Sign up, then organize yourselves into flights to practice relevant stuff!

Träningstisdag - CASE1
2023-01-10 19:00 - 22:00
NOTE: BESIDES THE MAIN EVENT, THERE WILL BE A ORDINARY TRAINING TUESDAY FOR NON-NAVY AIRCRAFT
RSVP:
23 01 10 – 19:00 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity:
Mission – CASE 1 rehearsal
Version / Modules:
Open Beta, F/A-18C, F-14B
Prerequisites:
Good knowledge of the aircraft systems. At least one succesful CASE1 landing beforehand.
Case I departures and recoveries are utilized during daytime operations (day ops) when weather conditions are VMC. Case I weather requires the ceiling to be no lower than 3,000 feet and not less than 5 NM visibility.
Läs igenom innan övningen
http://wiki.masterarms.se/index.php/CASE_1
http://wiki.masterarms.se/index.php/Radials
Rekommenderad läsning
https://www.cnatra.navy.mil/local/docs/pat-pubs/P-816.pdf
Fokus på den här övningen kommer vara helheten med CASE1 – mer än att bara få fina poäng på sitt varv. Av effektivitetsskäl, och eftersom landningsförfarandet är mycket svårare än departure, så kör vi airstarts. Om man känner att man även vill rosta av sina CASE1-departures så låt mig veta, det går att få med såna grupper också.
Nytt för den här gången är att det kommer vara ‘pitching deck’
Vi kommer att börja med en öppen frågestund på teamspeak klockan 19:00. Denna är inte obligatorisk, men till för frågor och funderingar på genomförandet. 19:30 börjar vi spawna in. Har man redan koll på CASE1, och bara vill repetera, så behöver man inte vara med på briefen. Det är OK att komma sent, men beroende på vart i landningen vi är för dåvarande runda kanske du får vänta tills nästa runda innan du kan spawna in. Prata med ATC.
Alla deltagare kommer att delas in i flighter och tilldelas en stackhöjd innan vi påbörjar varje runda. Charlie time sätts till ~15 minuter efter inspawning. Alla flighter börjar ca 60nm bort från båten.
När ni spawnat in så bör ni ansluta gruppen, genomföra HAIL-R och kontakta marshal. Därefter CASE1 som vanligt. Håll komms till ett minimum – på tornfrekvensen bör ni bara sända för ball calls och för säkerhetsmeddelanden.
När ni har landat så taxar ni bort och parkerar på lämplig plats. När alla har landat kör vi en snabb debrief och sen startar vi om allting (med nya stack-höjder). Vi försöker hinna med minst 2 rundor under kvällen.
LINEUP
(Stack 2k’)
Chevy11: 200
Chevy12: 201
Chevy13: 202
Chevy14: 203
Pontiac61: 100
Pontiac62: 101
(Stack 3k’)
Camel31: 310
Camel32: 311
Camel33: 312
Camel 34: 313
Devil11: 410
Devil12: 411
Devil13: 412
Devil14: 413
Marshal:
Tower:
LSO:

Propellersöndag
2023-01-08 20:00 - 21:30 | Marianas
RSVP:
2023-01-08 – 20:00
Activity:
Mission – Escort / CAP
Version / Modules:
Open Beta, WW2 Asset pack, Marianas, Spitfire, Mosquito, P-51, P-47, Bf-109
Lineup:
VICEROY1 (Mosquito)
WARHAMMER2 (Spitfire)
FIREFLY3 (P-51D)
STONEWALL4 (P-47D)
GHOST5 (Bf-109)
BLOODHOUND6 (Spitfire)
RANSOM7 (P-47D)
LONGBOW (GCI)
TWOJAR (USMC)
Background:
In a fictional campaign during WW2 allied forces have recently established a small base on Guam. A detachment of RAF and USAF fighters are tasked with supporting offensive operations towards Rota island in the north. US and Japanese naval forces are maneuvering around the Mariana islands and a major naval engagement is expected soon.
Situation:
The marines have now established a larger force on the south part of Rota island. Japanese defenders have been pushed back, and it is time to engage the main defense line around the Rota airport. Our mission is to escort a formation of medium bombers that will bomb the main defenses.
Join up with the bomber formation north west of Guam at 10,000 feet (grid DL).
Time and weather:
* June 8 – 1944
* 11:30
* Scattered clouds 6000 ft
* Wind 290 / 06
* FORCE QNH 3004 / 1017
Resources
Air defence map (pdf):
LotATC Overlay (json):

Genesis 14 - Murders in the Rue Morgue
2023-01-05 19:30 - 22:30 | Syria
RSVP: 23 01 04 – 19:30 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity: Mission – Air Assault, CAS, CAP
Theatre: Syria
Modules: UH-1H, F/A-18C, F-16C, F-14B, AJS 37, A-10C, AH-64, Ka-50
Prerequisites: UH-1H: Skilled in loose formation maneuvering. JTAC, A-10C, Ka-50, AH-64D: CAS experience

LINEUP
F/A-18C Strike
ARCTIC11 (400): Blichten
ARCTIC12 (401): Frefeh
ARCTIC13 (402): Bouncer
ARCTIC14 (403): Straffan
F/A-18C CAP
BENDER21 (404): Lirc
BENDER22 (405): Badger
BENDER23 (406): Arrow
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 (102):
AJS 37 Strike
FENRIS61: Adrian
FENRIS62: Hagman
FENRIS63: Nasty
FENRIS64: Glaucus
A-10C CAS
HAWG81: Kingtiger
HAWG82: BigSwede
HAWG83:
HAWG84:
F-16C CAP
INDY91: Moldy
INDY92: Ulvar
INDY93:
INDY94:
F-16C CAP
JESTER11: Arco
JESTER12: BucketEye
JESTER13:
JESTER14:
UH-1H Air Assault
NITRO51: Justin Case / Ovidius
NITRO52: Shiggan / Riker
NITRO53: Goofy / Scaniax
NITRO54: Bankler / Cyberseal
AH-64D CAS
RAGE91:
RAGE92:
RAGE93:
RAGE94:
Ka-50 CAS
ORCA61: JackFlash
ORCA62: Insop
ORCA63: Troll
ORCA64: Puppysworth
F-16C CAP
VENOM41: Mags

Training Tuesday
2023-01-03 19:30 - 22:30 | Caucasus
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
CA, Limited Map, Random WX
Planned Training:
1. AH-64D
TTP Seminar
Sign up NLT 020630Z
In order to save time during the event, documents are distributed on Monday (2/1) to those who are registered for the event.
2. A-10C II
CAS läs på här !
3. F/A-18C
Practice JDAM multi-drops in TOO mode with targeting pod and/or waypoints.
4. TBU
Additional Training Suggestions:
* Practice things in the syllabus for your main aircraft
* Tanker intercepts and rejoins Jax Tutorial
* Tac turns Wiki
* CASE 1 recovery Wiki
* Overhead break Wiki
* Time-on-target
Sign up, then organize yourselves into flights to practice relevant stuff!

Propellersöndag
2023-01-01 18:00 - 20:00
RSVP:
2023-01-01 – 18:00
Activity:
Mission – Ground attack / CAP
Version / Modules:
Open Beta, WW2 Asset pack, Marianas, Spitfire, Mosquito, P-51, P-47, Bf-109
Lineup:
VICEROY1 (Mosquito)
WARHAMMER2 (Spitfire)
FIREFLY3 (P-51D)
STONEWALL4 (P-47D)
GHOST5 (Bf-109)
BLOODHOUND6 (Spitfire)
RANSOM7 (P-47D)
LONGBOW (GCI)
TWOJAR (USMC)
Background:
In a fictional campaign during WW2 allied forces have recently established a small base on Guam. A detachment of RAF and USAF fighters are tasked with defending the island during the construction of a larger airbase, and conduct offensive operations towards Rota island in the north. US and Japanese naval forces are maneuvering around the Mariana islands and a major naval engagement is expected soon.
Situation:
The marines have now established a larger force on the south part of Rota island. Japanese defenders have been pushed back. Our mission is to support the marines with air cover and A/G attacks (depending on platform) along enemy supply routes.
Load up with A/G if able, take off from Guam, fly north towards Rota, sign in with LONGBOW for detailed tasking.
A map showing the suspected enemy supply routes available below.
Time and weather:
* June 8 – 1944
* 08:15
* Scattered clouds 6000 ft
* Wind 270 / 08
* FORCE QNH 3002 / 1017
Resources

Air defence map (pdf):
LotATC Overlay (json):

Training Thursday
2022-12-22 19:30 - 22:30 | Caucasus
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
CA, Limited Map, Random WX, Night
Planned Training:
1. AH-64D
Joint operation
2. A-10C II
Joint operation
3. TBD
4. TBD
Additional Training Suggestions:
* Practice things in the syllabus for your main aircraft
* Tanker intercepts and rejoins Jax Tutorial
* Tac turns Wiki
* CASE 1 recovery Wiki
* Overhead break Wiki
* Time-on-target
Sign up, then organize yourselves into flights to practice relevant stuff!

Training Tuesday
2022-12-20 19:30 - 22:30 | Syria
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
SY, Limited Map, Random WX
Planned Training:
1. AH-64D
Joint operation at Eyn Shemer Airfield
2. A-10C II
Joint operation at Eyn Shemer Airfield
3. F-16C
We go through a bit about CRUS and practice ToT and ToS
4. F/A-18C
Popup bombing (host: Bankler)
Additional Training Suggestions:
* Practice things in the syllabus for your main aircraft
* Tanker intercepts and rejoins Jax Tutorial
* Tac turns Wiki
* CASE 1 recovery Wiki
* Overhead break Wiki
* Time-on-target
Sign up, then organize yourselves into flights to practice relevant stuff!

Op: Dragon Slayer (IAF invitation)
2022-12-15 20:30 - 23:30 | Marianas
F-16, F-18, F-14, AV-8B, A-10C, AH-64
This is an IAF community that they have invited us to participate in. Members that are well integrated in MA and know their primary aircraft well may participate. Signing up verifies interest but does not guarantee a slot. I will make sure we join this event as a number of 2- and 4-ships will solid leads for each flight.
This is Viff’s invite:
We have the following planned event that we will be very happy to invite Master Arms:
We are planning a big mission USN &USAF vs China PLN & PLNAF for Thursday Dec 15th at 19:30Z (20:30 Swedish time).
Since we prefer semi-milsim minded participants that enjoy roleplaying, this is not an open event, I am sending invite only to specific squads and persons.
Some background for a better understanding what this is about:
This is actually mission no.8 of an ongoing campaign on the Marianas that we’ve been playing since May 2022.
It is PvP – Force on Force and we have been using the Liberation engine for world persistence from one mission to the next.
The background story is that China launched a surprise attack on both the 1st and 2nd island chains i.e. both Taiwan and the Marianas.
The fighting in Taiwan is ongoing, and is outside the scope of the theatre, so it only has an indirect effect to the campaign from a story telling perspective, sort of forcing it to be a limited conflict in the Marianas due to real world events going on elsewhere
The campaign starting point was that China managed to surprise the US by quickly capturing Saipan and Tinian.
The first 2 – 3 missions were characterized by the US being on the defensive with limited resources, doing its best to halt the Chinese bulldozer advance on Rota and Guam. The USS George Washington entered the theatre in the nick of time to help defend the islands and the guys flying BLUFOR actually did quite well with the limited resources available to them in those first three missions.
Missions 4-6 were primarily offensive actions against Saipan and Tinian, softening them up for a Marines invasion which took place on missions 6 (Saipan) and mission 7 (Tinian).
The situation right now is that Saipan is secured and the airport is available for operations, but Tinian still has some enemy forces holding out around the airfield, making it too dangerous for landing.
So in mission no. 8 there will actually still be some nice work hunting down the last PLA defenders on Tinian for AH-64 and A-10C pilots who wish to participate with those specific modules.
The main objective of the USN & USAF for mission no. 8 will be the big alpha strike on the Chinese CV task force to the North that is now trying to escape after losing the battle for the 2nd island chain (Marianas).
The IAF team has been working on an elaborate attack plan that requires skillful aviators that appreciate big events and organizational role playing, with participants expected to have good comms discipline, Time on Target, keeping with your flights, chain of command, etc.
I would like to know if you would be interested to join us in this last mission on the BLUFOR side with many modules available for your choice. F-16, F-18, F-14, AV-8B, A-10C, AH-64. There are good missions for all these modules!
Attached DRAFT briefing for the BLUFOR: Op_Dragon_Slayer_2-_Mission_8_DRAFT_briefing_BLUEFOR

Training Thursday
2022-12-15 19:30 - 22:30 | Caucasus
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
Planned Training:
1. F/A-18C – practice overhead breaks and visual navigation around Kutaisi.
2. A-10C II / AH-64D (Open for other modules if desired)
Joint Fires:
– Conduct joint targeting and synchronize/integrate fires and airspace.
3. TBU
Additional Training Suggestions:
* Practice things in the syllabus for your main aircraft
* Tanker intercepts and rejoins Jax Tutorial
* Tac turns Wiki
* CASE 1 recovery Wiki
* Overhead break Wiki
* Time-on-target
Sign up, then organize yourselves into flights to practice relevant stuff!

Julgransflygning 22
2022-12-13 19:30 - 22:00 | Caucasus
Tid: 22 12 13 – 19:30 (Sista tid för anmälan: 22 12 13 – 18:00)
Aktivitet: Julgransflygning
Plats: Caucasus, Kutaisi
Typ: AJS 37 Viggen
Krav: Röd nos, polerade horn och grengjorda klövar. Skriv också i anmälan hur duktig du anser dig vara på att flyga formation i syfte att underlätta plannering. Välj på bra, bättre eller bäst. Var ärligt, inte ödmjuk.
Rekommendation: Öva formationsflygning med Viggen inom föregående vecka, delta med fördel på planerad träning.
GRUPPERING

HÅRTPAKET 1, Fille
HÅRTPAKET 2, Agaton
HÅRTPAKET 3, Shiggan
HÅRTPAKET 4, Wex
HÅRTPAKET 5, Bouncer
HÅRTPAKET 6, Jackflash
HÅRTPAKET 7, Jinx
HÅRTPAKET 8, Punch
HÅRTPAKET 9, Mags
HÅRTPAKET 10, Troll
HÅRTPAKET 11, Glaucus
HÅRTPAKET 12, Frefeh
HÅRTPAKET 13, Creedarn
HÅRTPAKET 14, Apollo
HÅRTPAKET 15, ev. också Apollo
1. ORIENTERING
1.1 Eget läge
Julen har nått Georgien och den något hörselskadade civilbefolkningen ser glatt framemot årets traditioner. Därav planerar Master Arms att genomföra ytterligare hörseloperation i from av julgransflygning i området. Flygningen kommer ta plats över större städer i området anslutet till Kutaisi i syfte att få maximal verkan samt höja julstämningen.
1.2 Operations område
Västra Georgien.
1.3 Tid och väder
– Dec 13 – 2022
– Tid, 13.50
– Moln, FEW043
– Vind, Lugna vindar
– QNH, 1013mb
1.4-5 Fiende läge, Hot
Fienden bedriver signalspaning enligt rutin, inga sjö- eller luftintrång förväntas. Hotbilden är låg.
1.6-7 Egna och civila enheter
Inga egna eller civila enheter stör vår verksamheten. Notera lokala grinchar förväntas reagera negativt.
2. BESLUT
Master Arms genomför Julgransflygning enligt tradition.
3. ORDER
3.1 Befälhavarens mål
Att Master Arms genomför planerad Julgransflygning enligt bästa förmåga utan haverier.
3.2 Enheter
En enhet, gemensam anropssignal HÅRTPAKET.
3.3 Händelseförlopp
1. Sammanställning av formationen i luften över avseddplats.
2. Passage i formation över utsatta punkter.
3. Storbryt, Kutaisi.
4. Uppställning södra plattan.
5. Utskjutning.
3.4 Öppnade av eld
Öppnade av eld: A
Enligt SPINS
3.5 Accepterbar risk
LÅG (LOW)
Enligt SPINS
3.6 Individuella uppgifter
Enligt 3.3
4-5 TILLÄGG
4.1 Fält information och NOTAM
–
>>> UGKO/KUTASI <<<
– NOISE ABATEMENT PROVISIONS RWY 25 AND RWY 07 TEMPORARILY REMOVED IN AN ATTEMPT TO RAISE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT.
FROM: 27 NOV 2022 06:00 TO: 25 DEC 2022 22:00
4.2-3 Hangarfartyg och luftburen tankning
–
5.1 Befälhavare
Chefen formationen, HÅRTPAKET 1
5.2 Frekvenser
Enligt Comms SOP
5.3 Autentisering
LÖSEN, LUSSE-KATT
STRIL ropar: Gustav 52, LÖSEN LUSSE.
Gustav 52 svarar: KATT.
STRIL svarar: Gustav 52, Rätt.
5.4 Kanalbyten (Landbundna luftfarkoster)
Ch 7 (Kutasi radio)
5.5 Kanalbyten (Marina luftfarkoster)
–
5.6 Kod
– BRUTEN PEPPARKAKA – Flygningen avbryts, formationen delas upp i ordinarie Fyr-grupp, triss, rote.
– GLÖGG – Samtliga förare dricker glögg.
– STARKGLÖGG – Samtliga förare dricker starkglögg.

SöndagsTräning
2022-12-11 19:30 - 22:00 | Caucasus
Tid: 22 12 11 – 19:30
Aktivitet: Formationsflygning
Plats: Caucasus, Kutaisi
Typ: AJS 37 Viggen
Lite övning inför julgransflygning. Annan verksamhet är självklart också välkommen.

Dark Angel III - Enemy Strikes Back
2022-12-08 19:30 - 23:00 | Persian Gulf
RSVP: 22 12 08 – 19:30 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity: Mission – CAP, STRIKE
Theatre: Persian Gulf
Modules: F/A-18C, F-16C, AJS 37, A-10C
Operation Dark Angel – III
ENEMY STRIKES BACK
Prerequisites: None

LINEUP
AGGRESSOR
AGRO11: -= J i n x =-
AGRO12: DeadGun_SWE
AGRO13: Troll
AGRO14:
F/A-18C CAP
ARCTIC11 (400): Bankler
ARCTIC12 (401): frefeh
ARCTIC13 (402): STRAFFAN
ARCTIC14 (403): Bouncer
F/A-18C CAP
BENDER21 (404): Blichten
BENDER22 (405): Nikkar_73
BENDER23 (406): Gremlin
BENDER24 (407): Nukie
AJS 37 Strike
FENRIS61:
FENRIS62:
FENRIS63:
FENRIS64:
A-10C Air Interdiction
HAWG81: JackFlash
HAWG82: Decoy
HAWG83: BigSwede
HAWG84: Kingtiger45
F-16C CAP
INDY91: Mags
INDY92: Pahi
INDY93: Shiggan
INDY94: Seb
F-16C CAP
JESTER11:
JESTER12:
JESTER13:
JESTER14:
AWACS
STINGRAY: Urist / Apollo
STINGRAY: Ulvar
STINGRAY: INSOP
Airport
Ground:
Tower:
Control:
Carrier
Marshal:
Tower:
LSO:

1 SITUATION
1.1 Overview
You, the fine pilots of Masterarms did one hell of a fine job on our last mission. However, the outcome is not the one we expected. Tension in the region is high and during the last weeks there have been numerous incidents in the area. United States and UAE are on high alert, and our pilots are on 15 min standby 24/7.
This is a CAP / scramble mission!
1.2 Area of operations
Strait of Hormuz in MGRS zones DQ, CP, BP, CQ
1.3 Time and weather
* July 07 – 2022
* 09:00 local time
* Broken (7500′-10000′) Scattered (20000’-22000’) Few (41000’)
* Wind 310 / 6kts
* FORCE QNH 2992
* BULLSEYE: N26 50 0 E56 22 0
1.4 Air threats
MiG-29, F-14, F-5, SU-24, Mirage F1
MIG-29s and Mirage F1 have been reported operating in and around Bandar Abbas. Expect main threat from closest enemy air bases, located at Bandar Abbas, Shiraz and Kerman. Intel estimates that the Iranian Air Force will have routine CAP in the strait of Hormuz area. Intelligence reports state that the Iranian Air Force can scramble up to 25 fighters in a 20 min time frame. Up to ten SU-24 is reported parked on the tarmac at Lar.
1.5 Ground threats
23mm, 60mm and 100mm AAA, ZSU-23 Shilka, MANPADS, SA-2, SA-6, SA-10, SA-11
As far as we know the SA-2/6 and 10 sites are located more inland after our previous attack and should not be a factor for our CAP operations. However, there are numerous SA-11 placed on the island of Lesser Tunb and Greater Tunb.
1.6 Friendly forces
N/A, we are the only blue forces in the AO.
1.7 Civilian/3rd part
Civilian air traffic is still active in some parts of UAE.
2 MISSION
Establish and execute CAP at point A, B and C. Have relive CAP aircraft on standby. We also have a HAWG8 as a strike flight to takeout the Iranian helicopter base at Lesser Tunb and Greater Tunb.
EXECUTION
3.1 Commander’s intent
Establish and execute CAP at point A, B and C. Neutralize the helicopter base with its helicopters at Lesser Tunb and Greater Tunb.
3.2 Packages
The mission contains 1 package, callsign ARMAGADON. All flights are part of package ARMAGADON.
3.3 Order of events
This operation is divided into two phases which will be conducted chronologically: Establish CAP and have sufficient resources on short alert at Al Dhafra AFB.

Establish and execute CAP.
Keep sufficient CAP resources on short alert.
Guide the A-10 strike at Lesser Tunb and Greater Tunb.
Manage resources wisely.

3.4 Rules of engagement
ROE: C
As per SPINS
Addition: Weapons free on all enemy declared hostile by STINGRAY.
3.5 Acceptable level of risk
ALR: MEDIUM
As per SPINS
3.6 Flight tasking
ARCTIC1
* Depart mother (CV-72) at 09:15
* Report in to STINGRAY and standby for CAP tasking
* CAP A at (WP4) at 25000’
* Refuel at ARCO1 or ARCO5 on STINGRAYS order
* RTB on order from STINGRAY
Loadout: FL decides (CAP)
Waypoints:
1. Departure
2. Form-up
3. Ingress
4. CAP A
5. CAP B
6. CAP C
10. Mother
BENDER2
* Standby on mother (CV-72) from 09:15
* Monitoring STINGRAY CH 5 for launch.
* When launched report in to STINGRAY for CAP tasking
* Refuel at ARCO1 or ARCO5 on STINGRAYS order
* RTB on order from STINGRAY
Loadout: FL decides (CAP)
Waypoints:
1. Departure
2. Form-up
3. Ingress
4. CAP A
5. CAP B
6. CAP C
10. Mother
HAWG8
* Depart Al Dhafra AFB 09:15
* Report in to STINGRAY
* TARGET at WP2 and 3
* RTB on order from STINGRAY
Loadout: FL decides (STRIKE)
Waypoints:
1. Departure
2. TARGET at Tunb Kochak
3. TARGET at Greater Tunb
4. Bas leg
5. Final app
Total 277 nm
INDY9
* Depart Al Dhafra AFB 09:20
* Report in to STINGRAY and standby for CAP tasking
* CAP B at (WP5) at 28000’
* Refuel at TEXACO on STINGRAYS order
* RTB on order from STINGRAY
Loadout: FL decides (CAP)
Waypoints:
1. Departure
2. Form-up
3. Ingress
4. CAP A
5. CAP B
6. CAP C
7. Egress
8. Base
9. Final
10. Landing
JESTER1
* Standby @ Al Dhafra AFB 09:15
* Monitoring STINGRAY CH 5 for launch.
* When launched report in to STINGRAY for CAP tasking
* Refuel at TEXACO on STINGRAYS order
* RTB on order from STINGRAY
Loadout: FL decides (CAP)
Waypoints:
1. Departure
2. Form-up
3. Ingress
4. CAP A
5. CAP B
6. CAP C
7. Egress
8. Base
9. Final
10. Landing
4 ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
4.1 Airfield operations
* Al Dhafra AFB
* TCN: 99X
* Active runway: 31L
* Departure rwy hdg 300kts 7000’
* Approach via WP 8 OHB Right turn.
4.2 Carrier operations
* CASE 1
* BRC: 333
* Departure time: 09:15
* Departure sequence: ARCTIC1, BENDER2
* Charlie time: 11:20
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
* Package ARMAGEDON lead is ARCTIC11
5.2 Frequencies
As per Comms SOP
5.3 Authentication
RAMROD: CREAMPOUND
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
* BUTTERFLY – Abort mission
6 ANNEXES
TBA
Maps

Training Tuesday
2022-12-06 19:30 - 23:00 | Caucasus
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
Planned Training:
1. Hornet / Tomcat / Viper
Tacturns
Host: Giant
Read: https://wiki.masterarms.se/index.php/Advanced_Formations_and_Movement
2. A-10C II
Basic Syllabus
3. AH-64D
Basic crew/two-ship training
Additional Training Suggestions:
* Practice things in the syllabus for your main aircraft
* Tanker intercepts and rejoins Jax Tutorial
* Tac turns Wiki
* CASE 1 recovery Wiki
* Overhead break Wiki
* Time-on-target
Sign up, then organize yourselves into flights to practice relevant stuff!

Propellersöndag
2022-12-04 20:00 - 21:30
RSVP:
2022-12-04 – 18:00
Activity:
Mission – CAP / CAS
Version / Modules:
Open Beta, WW2 Asset pack, Marianas, Spitfire, Mosquito, P-51, P-47, Bf-109
Lineup:
VICEROY1 (Mosquito)
WARHAMMER2 (Spitfire)
FIREFLY3 (P-51D)
STONEWALL4 (P-47D)
GHOST5 (Bf-109)
BLOODHOUND6 (Spitfire)
RANSOM7 (P-47D)
LONGBOW (GCI)
TWOJAR (USMC)
Background:
In a fictional campaign during WW2 allied forces have recently established a small base on Guam. A detachment of RAF and USAF fighters are tasked with defending the island during the construction of a larger airbase, and conduct offensive operations towards Rota island in the north. US and Japanese naval forces are maneuvering around the Mariana islands and a major naval engagement is expected soon.
Situation:
The marines have now established a larger force on the south part of Rota island. Japanese defenders are mounting a counterattack from the north. Our mission is to support the marines defense as they regroup after the landings with air cover and A/G attacks (depending on platform).
Load up with A/G if able, take off from Guam, fly north towards Rota, sign in with LONGBOW for detailed tasking.
A map showing the suspected enemy resupply route is available below.
Time and weather:
* June 7 – 1944
* 19:00
* Scattered clouds 5000 ft
* Wind 310 / 06
* FORCE QNH 3002 / 1017
Resources

Air defence map (pdf):
LotATC Overlay (json):

Fallen North
2022-12-01 19:30 - 22:00
RSVP: 2022-12-01 - 18:30 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity: Mission - Air Interdiction
Theatre: Syria
Modules: AH-64, UH-1, Gazelle, MI-8 (2-ships required)

LINEUP
UH-1H - Air Interdiction
NITRO51: Urist/Vulture
NITRO52: Ironsavior/Troll
NITRO53:
NITRO54:

AH-64D - Air Interdiction
RAGE91: Deadgun/Moldy
RAGE92: BFQ/Asken
RAGE93: Creedarn/RobinM
RAGE94:

Gazelle - Recon/Air Interdiction</i>
SCOUT61: Puppysworth
SCOUT62: Goofy
SCOUT63:
SCOUT64:

MI-8 Air Interdiction
BEAST41:
BEAST42:

Situation
Militants based in Syria has moved across the border into the northern Baalbek-Hermel Governorate region of Lebanon. Due to an intelligence failure the inadequately reinforced army units in the region has been unable to mount an effective defence and the region has been overrun.
We have reports of two Lebanese army vehicular patrols that have been attacked. The survivors are pinned down and need air support.
The army has retained control over the town of Nabi Osmane and the nearby army barracks. There is an urgent need to evacuate high value personnel from the area.
Intel:
One of the patrols reported that they were attacked on the road east of Ainata-Al Ariz. The other attack took place in Toufiqiyeh village.
Militants have taken positions in some civilian buildings in the settlements in the region.
The risk of enemy presence can be expected within 8 km south of WP 1 and 2.
Ground threats
Mainly infantry and HMG-mounted technicals. The militants are expected to be in possession of a small number of armored vehicles, technical-mounted ZU-23, and MANPADS
MISSION
A combined mission to provide air support to the attacked patrols as well as cover the evacuation convoy will be conducted.
Elements of the Lebanese Air Force (LAF) 8th and 15th squadrons has been assigned to the mission. Foreign army aviation units stationed in the region have been assigned to assist the LAF.
EXECUTION
Take off from Rayak in force as soon as possible.
Proceed to WP 1-2 and destroy militants attacking the vehicular patrols. Hostiles may be encountered enroute, targets of opportunity may be attacked unless it involves any significant delays.
Proceed to WP 3, report on station when ready.
Escort the evac convoy through Checkpoints Alpha-Bravo-Charlie.
Further notes on execution
Package comms will be on 305
LAF elements (Gazelles and Hueys) should take point to lower risk to assisting US assets (Apaches).
Avoid target fixation on mission trivial targets, f.e. isolated militant infantry outside of target objectives.
Stand-off weapons (Hellfire) should mainly be reserved for high threat targets.
The use of high explosive weapons against civilian buildings should be avoided unless absolutely necessary.
Landing pads are available at the barracks and can resupply LAF flights if necessary.
ROE
Weapons free on all confirmed hostilies. Avoid HE damage to civilian structures.
Waypoints (all flights)
WP1 – East of Ainata-Al Ariz
WP2 – Toufiqiyeh village
WP3 – Nabi Osmane barracks
WP4 – Checkpoint Alpha
WP5 – Checkpoint Bravo
WP6 – Checkpoint Charlie
Acceptable level of risk
MEDIUM for LAF elements, LOW for Apaches
As per SPINS

Training Tuesday
2022-11-29 19:30 - 22:30 | Caucasus
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
Planned Training:
1. F/A-18C, F-14A/B, CASE 1 breaks and traps
– Cat 1 in use
– Departure, right turn out 500ft direct initial
– Bolter, gear up flaps up, turn right 400ft direct initial for new attempt
2. Viggen
– Basic bombing run (low drag, dive approach)
3. A-10C II
Basic Emergency Procedures
– Engine, APU and Fuel emergencies
– Emergency landings
4. AH-64
TBD
Additional Training Suggestions:
* Practice things in the syllabus for your main aircraft
* Tanker intercepts and rejoins Jax Tutorial
* Tac turns Wiki
* CASE 1 recovery Wiki
* Overhead break Wiki
* Time-on-target
Sign up, then organize yourselves into flights to practice relevant stuff!

Dark Angel II - Bandar Abbas
2022-11-24 19:30 - 23:00 | Persian Gulf
Operation Dark Angel – Bandar Abbas
RS0VP:
22 11 24 – 19:30 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity:
Mission – CAP, Strike, SEAD.
Version / Modules:
Open Beta, Persia, F/A-18C, F-16C, F-14B, AJS 37, A-10C, AH-64
Prerequisites:
State any general or slot-specific prerequisites for participation (i.e CASE 3, BQ, AAR etc).
Operation Dark Angel – II
BANDAR ABBAS

LINEUP
F/A-18C CAP
ARCTIC11 (400): Bouncer
ARCTIC12 (401): Blichten
ARCTIC13 (402): Creedarn
ARCTIC14 (403): Frefeh
F/A-18C STRIKE
BENDER21 (404): Bankler
BENDER22 (405): Apollo
BENDER23 (406): Jaeger
BENDER24 (407): Badger
F-14B STRIKE
ELVIS51 (100):
ELVIS52 (101):
ELVIS53 (102):
ELVIS54 (102):
AJS 37 STRIKE
GRIM71: Goofy
GRIM72: Scaniax
GRIM73: Puppysworth
GRIM74:
A-10C Air Interdiction
HAWG81: DeadGun
HAWG82: Decoy
HAWG83: Vulture
HAWG84:
F-16C CAP
INDY91: Qvintus
INDY92: Agaton
INDY93:
INDY94:
F-16C SEAD
JESTER11: Moldy
JESTER12: Arco
JESTER13: Mags
JESTER14: Pahi
F/A-18C CAP
KRAKEN21 (304): Johnny
KRAKEN22 (305): Straffan
KRAKEN23 (306): Leka
KRAKEN24 (307): Sunny
AH-64D Air Interdiction
RAGE91: BFQ / Troll
RAGE92: -= J i n x = / Shiggan
RAGE93:
RAGE94:
A-10C Air Interdiction
TUSK21: KingTiger45
TUSK22: JackFlash
TUSK23:
TUSK24:
AWACS
STINGRAY: Urist
STINGRAY: Ulvar
STINGRAY: Mink
STINGRAY OBSERVER: insop
Airport
Ground:
Tower:
Control:
Carrier
Marshal:
Tower:
LSO:

1 SITUATION
1.1 Overview
Once again, it’s up to the fine pilots at MA to rescue the world. This time in the form of knocking out an Shahed-136 drone factory deep inside Iran. The factory produces key components that is crucial to the Shahed series. By reducing the production, we hope to reduce the pressure on some parts of Europe.
As a side show, leaders in the region want us to reduce to threat to the shipping lane passing Hormuz. At the port of Rajaei there is a factory that produces speedboats for the Iran republican guard. We need to close the production and reduce the stockpile of speedboats to dust. A group of A-10 will also be tasked to attack and destroy as many speedboats as possible at the island of Sirri and Abu Musa.
For MA to achieve all the task there is other elements that need to succeed. You will find in a more detailed part of the brief.
Godspeed!
1.2 Area of operations
Southeast part of Iran. From the coastline of Bandar Abbas up to Kerman.
1.3 Time and weather
* July 29 – 2022
* 04:00 local time
* Scattered (8000’-11000’) Few (24000-26000’)
* Wind 310 / 6kts
* FORCE QNH 2992
* BULLSEYE: N26 50 0 E56 22 0
1.4 Air threats
MiG-21, MiG-29, F-5, F-14
A large number of Iranian fighters have been stationed at Bandar Abbas, probably as a quick response action. At Shiraz AFB in the north there is at least four different groups of MIG-29 station. To the east at Kerman we have indication of a number of parked F-14 as well a number of MIG-29. There is no indication that the Iranian have any CAP in or around our area of operation.
1.5 Ground threats
Speedboat, La Combattante (Kaman class), BMP-2, T-55, 23mm, 60mm, ZSU-23 Shilka, MANPADS, SA-6, SA-2, SA-10, SA-11
This is what we know at the moment.
SA-10 site 32nm east of Bandar Abbas, and then one SA-11 site at the town of Lar. These sites is marked on your MFD´s. There is one SA-6 and one SA-2 5nm west of Bandar Abbas. Also marked on you MFD´s. In general, all major town on Iranian territory is heavily defended by AAA and mobile small SA system like Manpads. The island of Sirri and Abu Musa is defended by 23mm, manpads and 40 up to 60mm from the Kaman ship in the area.
1.6 Friendly forces
N/A, we are the only blue forces in the AO.
1.7 Civilian/3rd part
Civilian air traffic is still active in west part of the Persian Gulf.
2 MISSION
Destroy and neutralize the Iranian drone export. Reduce the threat to shipping thru the Hormuz by reducing the number of speedboats and other naval ships.
EXECUTION
3.1 Commander’s intent
Destroy the drone-factory at Kemar. Destroy or neutralize as many speedboats as possible at Sirri and Abu Musa. Remove the Silkworm station and their FOB.
3.2 Packages
No factor at this point
3.3 Order of events
This operation is divided into 8 parts. Some is crucial for the success for the rest parts (flights).
Depatures:
04:15 BENDER, INDY, RAGE
04:20 ARCTIC, JESTER
04:25 ELVIS,
04:30 KRAKEN, GRIM, HAWG, TUSK

BENDER flight will proceed to their target at Kerman and destroy the drone factory.
ARCTIC will provide CAP for BENDER flight during, and on the return to mother.
JESTER flight will push and destroy the SA sites at Bandar Abbas.
GRIM flight will push and destroy the airfield at Bandar Abbas to hinder the Iranian counterstrike.
ELVIS flight will push and destroy the Speedboat factory.
INDY and KRAKEN will provide CAP at A,B,C and Delta during the length of the mission.
HAWG and TUSK will push and attack Sirri and Abu Musa Island.
RAGE will push and attack Silkworms and the FOB.

For GRIM to succeed JESTER need to takeout the SA sites. INDY and KRAKEN need to provide good CAP for HAWG, TUSK, ELVIS and RAGE to succeed on there tasking.
If any of this fails, the mission will most likely fail.
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
ARCTIC1
Your tasking is to provide cap at E and/or F for the BENDER flights assignment. Tasking and cap locations depends on the current situation and is adjusted by or AWACS. As you are the last flight out of the area plan accordantly.
* Depart Mother 04:20
* Hold CAP E or CAP F at 25000’
* Refuel at ARCO5
* Report in to STINGRAY and standby for CAP tasking
* RTB on order from STINGRAY
Loadout: FL decides (CAP)
Waypoints:
1. Feet Dry
2. Tanker
3. Ingress
4. CAP F
5. CAP E
6. Egress
7. Tanker
8. Feet wet
9. Mother
(Total 644nm)
BENDER2
You have the longest flight deep in on Iranian territories. Your task is to destroy the drone factory located east of Kerman city. Your flight to your target is mapped to be as safe as possible. Both radar and radio over this region is jammed. But there is enemy fighters’ station at Kerman that will probably be alerted after your attack on the factory. This is a long flight so plan accordantly.
* Depart Mother 04:15
* Report in to STINGRAY
* STRIKE drone factory east of Kerman city (WP5)
* Refuel at SHELL and/or ARCO1
* RTB after STRIKE
Loadout: FL decides (STRIKE)
Waypoints:
1. Feet dry
2. Tanker
3. –
4. Ingress
5. Target
6. Egress
7. –
8. Tanker
9. Feet wet
10. Mother
(Total 760nm)
ELVIS5
Attack the speedboat factory at Rajaei Port. This is a high value target so expect a lot of ground threats. Latest intelligence report shows two La Combattante P215 and P216 moored at the dock. If possible, we would like you to attack these as well.
* Depart Mother 04:25
* Report in to STINGRAY
* STRIKE speedboat factory north of Rajaei Port (WP3)
* STRIKE La Combattante P215 and P216 if possible (WP4)
* Refuel at SHELL and/or ARCO5
* RTB after STRIKE
Loadout: FL decides (STRIKE)
Waypoints:
1. Tanker
2. Ingress
3. Target 1
4. Target 2
5. Egress
6. Tanker
7. Mother
(Total: 451nm)
GRIM7
Your tasking is to disable the use of the runway at Bandar Abbas int. Latest intelligence report shows that the Iranians have move a lot of their Air-to-Air capability to the airport. It is crucial that you succeed in your mission as other groups depending on a reduced air threat.
* Depart Khasab airport
* Report in to STINGRAY
* STRIKE runway at Bandar Abbas (WP3)
* Report SMASH if successful.
* RTB (Khasab airport)
Loadout: FL decides (STRIKE)
Waypoints:
1. Departure
2. Ingress
3. Target
4. Egress
5. –
6. Base
7. Final
(Total: 475nm)
HAWG8
Attack and sink as many Speedboats as possible located at the island of Sirri. We know that these are located at the north and south harbor. Sirri Island is heavily defended, and the enemies do have a lot of 23mm and possible manpads.
* Depart Al Dhafra AFB 04:30
* Report in to STINGRAY
* STRIKE speedboat at the island of Sirri (WP3 and WP4)
* Report DIRTPILE if successful.
* Refuel at TEXACO4
* RTB
Loadout: FL decides (STRIKE)
Waypoints:
1. Form-up
2. Ingress
3. Target 1
4. Target 2
5. Egress
6. –
7. Base
8. Final
(Total: 258nm)
INDY9
Your tasking is to provide cap at A and/or B. This depends on the current situation and is adjusted by or AWACS. Expect long stations time, so plan accordantly.
* Depart Al Dhafra AFB 04:15
* Report in to STINGRAY
* Establish CAP at A and/or B (WP3and WP4) at 29000’
* Refuel at TEXACO2
* RTB on orders from AWACS
Loadout: FL decides (CAP)
Waypoints:
1. Departure
2. Ingress
3. CAP A
4. CAP B
5. Egress
6. –
7. Base
8. Final
(Total: 394nm)
JESTER1
To the southeast if Bandar Abbas the Iranians have placed two large SA-2 and SA-6 batteries. For the other flights to succeed you will have to reduce the threat of these SA sites. Expect other active AAA in the region, typically 23, 60, 100mm manpads.
* Depart Al Dhafra AFB 04:20
* Report in to STINGRAY
* SEAD at WP3 and WP4
* Report WALKOVER if successful.
* Refuel at TEXACO2
* RTB on orders from AWACS
Loadout: FL decides (SEAD)
Waypoints:
1. Departure
2. Ingress
3. Target 1
4. Target 2
5. Egress
6. –
7. –
8. Base
9. Final
(Total: 500nm)
KRAKEN2
Your tasking is to provide cap at C and/or D. This depends on the current situation and is adjusted by or AWACS. Expect long stations time, so plan accordantly.
* Depart Mother 04:30
* Report in to STINGRAY
* Establish CAP at C and/or D (WP3and WP2) at 22000’
* Refuel at SHELL and/or ARCO5
* RTB on orders from AWACS
Loadout: FL decides (CAP)
Waypoints:
1. Tanker
2. CAP D
3. CAP C
4. Tanker
5. Mother
(Total: 473nm)
RAGE9
Your tasking is to locate and destroy the FOB located at WP4 and neutralize all the Silkworms at WP5. Your last tasking is to destroy the EWR (that we didn’t find in Syria) located at WP6. Expect heavy AAA and manpads. Later intel will probably be clearer on threats.
* Depart Khasab airport 04:15
* Report in to STINGRAY
* STRIKE enemys FOB at WP4
* STRIKE Silkworm batterys at WP5
* STRIKE EWR at WP6
* Report THUNDERSTRIKE if successful.
* RTB
Loadout: FL decides (STRIKE)
Waypoints:
1. Dep
2. Form-up
3. Ingress
4. Target 1
5. Target 2
6. Target 3
7. Farp
(Total: 32nm)
TUSK2
Attack and sink as many Speedboats as possible located at the island of Abu Musa. We know that these are located at the north and south harbor. Abu Musa island is heavily defended, and the enemies do have a lot of 23mm and possible manpads. Latest intelligence report state that the La Combattante P212 is anchored at the east of the harbor. We believe that the crew is set to a minimal, but we cannot confirm this.
* Depart Al Dhafra AFB 04:30
* Report in to STINGRAY
* STRIKE speedboat at the island of Abu Musa (WP3 and WP4)
* STRIKE La Combattante P212 anchored at the harbor.
* Report TRASHCAN if successful.
* Refuel at TEXACO4
* RTB
Loadout: FL decides (STRIKE)
Waypoints:
1. Form-up
2. Ingress
3. Target 1
4. Target 2
5. Egress
6. –
7. Base
8. Final
(Total: 259nm)
4 ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
4.1 Airfield operations
* Al Dhafra AFB
* TCN: 96X
* Active runway: 31R
* Departure rwy hdg 300kts / 5000ft when passing 5000 continue current WP
* Approach with wp until rwy hdg. Right OVB at 300 / 1500ft.
4.2 Carrier operations
* CASE 3 Departure
* BRC 300
* Dep Radial 300
* Kilo A20
* CASE 1 Recovery
* BRC 300
* Charlie 0625
* Check-in 0550-0610
* Stack A2 two-ship 404 405 406 407
* Stack A3 two-ship 400 401 402 403
* Stack A4 two-ship 304 305 306 307
As per Carrier Ops SOP
4.3 Tankers
* ARCO1 – 101X – KC-135MPRS at 18.000′ – Ch 14
* TEXACO2 – 102X – KC-135 at 16.000′ – Ch 20
* SHELL3 – 103X – KC-135MPRS at 8.000′ – Ch 19
* TEXACO4 – 104X – KC-135 at 14.000′ – Ch 11
* ARCO5 – 105X – KC-135MPRS at 20.000′ – Ch 12
As per Aerial Refueling SOP
5 COMMAND AND CONTROL
5.1 Commander
* Mission commander is STINGRAY.
* Mission commander deputy is ARCTIC11.
* 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 – Runway at Bandar Abbas out of action
* WALKOVER – SA-2 and SA-6 neutralized
* DIRTPILE – Speedboats at Sirri Island is destroyed
* TRASHCAN – Speedboats at Abu Musa Island is destroyed
*THUNDERSTRIKE – Rage flight succeed all their targets
6 ANNEXES
More intel will come
Maps

Training Tuesday
2022-11-22 19:30 - 22:30 | Caucasus
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
CA Random WX Limited Map
Planned Training:
1. F/A-18C
BVR Training with Bouncer.
2. A-10C II
Included moments:
– Rejoin with tanker -> “Ready pre contact”
– Practice separation within and between sections in AO.
– Comms (ext./int.)
– Locate and Identify targets and target distribution.
– Shooter-Cover / Buddylase attacks
3. AH-64D
NIL
4. F-14A/B
TBD
5. AJS 37
TBD
6. F-16C
TBD
7. AWACS/ATC
TBD
Additional Training Suggestions:
* Practice things in the syllabus for your main aircraft
* Tanker intercepts and rejoins Jax Tutorial
* Tac turns Wiki
* CASE 1 recovery Wiki
* Overhead break Wiki
* Time-on-target
Sign up, then organize yourselves into flights to practice relevant stuff!

Training Thursday
2022-11-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Syria
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
Planned Training:
Individual training from Ramat (Syria), Stingray available on CH 3.
Weather according to Emma: Temp: 31°C, QNH: 30.49 inHg (1032.6 hPa), Clouds: None, Wind at 0′: 9 kts from 201°, 6000′: 19 kts from 207°, 24000′: 27 kts from 236°.
Additional Training Suggestions:
* Practice things in the syllabus for your main aircraft
* Tanker intercepts and rejoins Jax Tutorial
* Tac turns Wiki
* CASE 1 recovery Wiki
* Overhead break Wiki
* Time-on-target
Sign up, then organize yourselves into flights to practice relevant stuff!

Training Tuesday - Contested Airfield Procedures
2022-11-15 19:30 - 22:30 | Caucasus
Background
Master Arms have found themselves operating out of Kutaisi Airbase with hostile guerillas hiding in the mountainous woodlands north and south of the Kutaisi flatlands. These entities are in possession of improvised AAA platforms and believed to have been supplied with Igla MANPAD systems. Local security forces can only do so much – they patrol and secure a 5 NM radius around Kutaisi Airbase but not more. We must therefore adopt Contested Airfield Procedures to avoid and mitigate these threats when departing and approaching Kutaisi.
Contested Airfield Procedures
Contested Airfield Procedures, according to Danish self-proclaimed defense expert Mags Magsen, have three primary objectives:
1. Deny as many enemy engagement opportunities as possible.
2. Minimize duration of enemy engagement opportunities.
3. Minimize chance of success of enemy engagements.

…while maintaining acceptable safety-of-flight. There are three procedures currently applied to achieve these objectives:

Low-altitude high-speed departure Tacview
Fly runway heading, trailing echelon formation, gear up, continue acceleration, descend to 200-300 ft AGL, maintain 500+ kts and continue departure on radial provided by ATC. Once 15-20 NM from airfield, perform a military-power zoom climb to minimum 15 000 ft, while employing a countermeasures program.
Low-altitude high-speed approach, with tactical pop-up break Tacview
15-20 NM from airfield, make a 500+ kts transition to 200-300 ft AGL and maintain 500+ kts. Approach approximately in runway heading in trailing echelon formation. Random deviations in approach radial is tactically beneficial. Once over or close to the runway 200-300 ft AGL, perform a 5 G break procedure similar to an overhead break, but during the break turn climb to 1500 ft AGL, exit turn downwind and land using standard procedure while employing a countermeasures program.
High altitude steep tactical spiral approach Tacview
Approach airfield 15 000 ft AGL or above in approximately runway heading, 300-350 kts. Once directly above the airfield extend airbrake, initiate a 60 degree bank with 15-20 degree descent angle. When passing 12 000 ft AGL, activate a countermeasures program, if available. Exit the descending spiral in reciprocal runway heading ~1500 ft and land using standard procedure while employing a countermeasures program. The procedure can be considered an overhead break using a spiral turn from 15 000 ft. 2-ship flights can either maintain loose echelon formation during the spiral, or can perform separation prior to descending.

To further increase safety, ATC will give out randomized departure radials using MANPRS (Man-Portable Randomization Systems, known among civilians as dice).
If you find yourself taking enemy fire, employ countermeasures and maneuver erratically – DO NOT maintain straight and level flight.
Advanced pilots may further increase low-altitude safety by avoiding straight-and-level flight pre-emptively.
It is recommended but not required to prepare low-intensity countermeasures programming that runs for 30-40 seconds.
Slow aircraft/helicopters
Slow aircraft and helicopters use same/similar procedures and maintain as high speed as practically possible and employ countermeasures liberally.
Training instructions
Sign up, then organize yourselves into 2-ship flights or singletons and practice the 3 outlined procedures in described order. Feel free to add a quick bomb run to your flight plan, but focus on the Contested Airfield Procedures training.

Low altitude high speed departure
Low altitude high speed approach with popup break
High altitude tactical descent approach

Propellersöndag
2022-11-13 20:00 - 21:30
RSVP:
2022-11-13 – 20:00
Activity:
Mission – CAP / CAS
Version / Modules:
Open Beta, Marianas, Spitfire, Mosquito, P-51, P-47, Bf-109
Lineup:
VICEROY1 (Mosquito)
WARHAMMER2 (Spitfire)
FIREFLY3 (P-51D)
STONEWALL4 (P-47D)
GHOST5 (Bf-109)
BLOODHOUND6 (Spitfire)
RANSOM7 (P-47D)
LONGBOW (GCI)
TWOJAR (USMC)
Background:
In a fictional campaign during WW2 allied forces have recently established a small base on Guam. A detachment of RAF and USAF fighters are tasked with defending the island during the construction of a larger airbase, and cunduct offensive operations towards Rota island in the north. US and Japanese naval forces are maneuvering around the Mariana islands and a major naval engagement is expected soon.
Situation:
The marines are landing a larger force on rota, protect the ships!
Take off from Guam, fly north towards Rota, sign in with LONGBOW for detailed tasking.
Time and weather:
* June 7 – 1944
* 10:00
* Scattered clouds 5000 ft
* Wind 240 / 03
* FORCE QNH 3002 / 1017
Resources
Air defence map (pdf):
LotATC Overlay (json):

Operation Retribution
2022-11-10 19:30 - 23:00 | Caucasus
Operation
RETRIBUTION
RSVP: 22 11 11 – 19:30 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity: Mission – CAP, Air Interdiction
Theatre: Caucasus
Modules: F/A-18C, AJS 37, A-10C, AH-64
Prerequisites: None

LINEUP
F/A-18C CAP
ARCTIC11 (400): Johnny
ARCTIC12 (401): Tryggast
ARCTIC13 (402): Lillfilly
ARCTIC14 (403): Capone
F/A-18C SEAD
BENDER21 (404): leka
BENDER22 (405): Blichten
BENDER23 (406): frefeh
BENDER24 (407): Vennyyo
AJS 37 Strike
GRIM71: Goofy
GRIM72: Urist
GRIM73: Scaniax
GRIM74:
A-10C Air Interdiction
HAWG81: DeadGun_SWE
HAWG82: BigSwede
HAWG83: JackFlash
HAWG84: Decoy A
F-16C CAP
INDY91: Mags
INDY92: pahi
INDY93:
INDY94:
F-16C SEAD
JESTER11: Moldy
JESTER12: Seb
JESTER13: Badger
JESTER14:
AH-64D Air Interdiction
RAGE91: Shiggan / Arrow
RAGE92: Creedarn / RobinM
RAGE93: -= J i n x =- / Troll
RAGE94:
AWACS
STINGRAY: Apollo
STINGRAY: Mink
STINGRAY: Ulvar
OBSERVER: Insop
Airport
Ground:
Tower:
Control:
Carrier
Marshal:
Tower:
LSO:

1 SITUATION
1.1 Overview
The Russian surprise attack a few weeks back was a large blow to the Georgian moral. Not to mention the status of Kutaisi airfield and our operations in the area. Georgian authorities reports that they have received many reports of small “Russian speaking” groups targeting critical infrastructures. We must stay alert.
1.2 Area of operations
N and W of Kutaisi (CAUCASUS).
1.3 Time and weather
* April 18 – 2022
* 07:00 local time
* Weather Broken @ 7,500 – 12,000 Scattered @ 21´ – 23,0000
* Wind 310 / 6kts
* FORCE QNH 2992 / 1013
1.4 Air threats
MiG-29
MiG-29s have been reported in the region. Expect main threat from closest enemy air bases, located at Beslan, Sukhumi and Naltsjik. Intel estimates that the Russian Air Force will have routine CAP over Besland, Sukhumi and can launch 8-10 fighters in short succession from bases close to these airbases. Additional fighters can reinforce from other bases after a time span of 30 mins from first engagements.
1.5 Ground threats
Infantry, T-72, T-90, 23mm AAA, 60mm AAA, BMP, ZSU-23 Shilka, MANPADS, SA-10, SA-6
The north “disputed” border to Abkhazia is heavily defended by Russian armor, infantry and supported by mobile SA system. The same goes for the area at South Ossetia. We have an SA-10’s located at Beslan, Sotsji and one SA-6 at Naltsjik.
1.6 Friendly forces
N/A, we are the only blue forces in the AO.
1.7 Civilian/3rd part
Civilian air traffic is only active to and from Batumi.
2 MISSION
The NATO Air Defense Committee (NADC) orders attack on the two SA systems located at Beslan and Naltsjik, and ground operations at the disputed border at Abkhazia. Together with Georgian defense forces NATO want to move the border back to Sukumi.
EXECUTION
3.1 Commander’s intent
Destroy the two SA systems located at Beslan and Naltsjik. Push Russian ground forces at Abkhazia back towards Sukumi. Establish CAP at designated locations.
3.2 Packages
The mission contains 1 package, callsign RINGO. All flights are part of package RINGO.
3.3 Order of events
This operation is divided into five phases which will be conducted chronologically: Establish CAP to defend our forces. Destroy the SA-systems and push the enemy back towards Sukhumi, RTB.

AH-64 from Kutaisi to locate and engage the enemy FOB located north and south of Kutaisi, and then provide security around Kutaisi.
F-16 from Kutaisi and F-18 from CV-72 will establish CAP at designated locations.
F-16 from Kutaisi and F/1-18 from CV-72 will strike the two SA-systems at Beslan and Naltsjik.
A-10s to engage Russian positions located north-east of the river Inguri and continue to drive the enemy back to Sukhumi.
AJS 37s to strike the airfield at Sukhumi to reduce the enemy’s capabilities.

3.4 Rules of engagement
ROE: C
As per SPINS
Addition: Weapons free on all enemy installations unless they are moving into built up areas.
3.5 Acceptable level of risk
ALR: MEDIUM
As per SPINS
3.6 Flight tasking
ARCTIC1
Establish cap at either CAP C or CAP D depending on the request from Stingray. High possibility of enemy cap close to the border at Sochi and further enemy aircraft from Novorossijsk.
* Depart Mother 07:15
* Report to STINGRAY and standby for CAP tasking
* Refuel at ARCO1 or ARCO5
* RTB on order from STINGRAY
Loadout: FL decides (CAP)
Waypoints:
1. Tanker
2. CAP C
3. CAD D
4. Tanker
5. Mother
Total: 234 nm
BENDER2
Take out the SA-6 site at Naltsjik. We need it to be completely offline (meaning all search capabilities offline). Secondly strike parked aircraft at the Naltsjik AFB. Designated WP are within 10 feet of accuracy.
* Depart Mother 07:20
* Report to STINGRAY.
* Push to WP2 and WP3
* Refuel at ARCO1 or ARCO5
* RTB on order from STINGRAY
Loadout: FL decides (SEAD)
Waypoints:
1. Tanker
2. SA-6
3. Secondary trg
4. Tanker
5. Mother
Total: 386 nm
GRIM7
Your mission is to render the runway at Sukhumi. Due to the frontline and heavy air defense in that area you might need to attack from the east to west via the mountains. Air defense at Sukhumi consist of mainly 23mm and 60mm. No SAM systems reported other than the SA-10 at Sochi.
* Depart Kutaisi 07:30
* Report to STINGRAY.
* Push to WP11
* RTB on order from STINGRAY
Loadout: FL decides (STRIKE)
Waypoints:
1. Exit north
2 – 10 Nav
11. Target
12. Kutaisi
Total: 178 nm
HAWG8
Your mission is a bit complicated. The Russians do not expect an attack, especially not from the air by us. We expect them to start move back ones we start our attack. Your targets are located on the northeast of the Inguri river. Waypoint H, I and J. We want you to press them hard to force them to fall back to their lines at Sukhumi. If they don’t move…. Well sorry on their part.
* Depart Kutaisi 07:30
* Report to STINGRAY.
* Push to WP2,3,4
* RTB on order from STINGRAY
Loadout: FL decides (STRIKE)
Waypoints:
1. Exit west
2. H
3. I
4. J
5. Kutaisi
Total: 88 nm
INDY9
Establish cap at either CAP A or CAP B depending on the request from Stingray. High possibility of enemy cap close to the border.
* Depart Kutaisi 07:15
* Report to STINGRAY and standby for CAP tasking
* Refuel at SHELL
* RTB on order from STINGRAY
Loadout: FL decides (CAP)
Waypoints:
1. Exit north
2. CAP A
3. CAP B
4. Tanker
5. Kutaisi
Total: 167 nm
JESTER1
Take out the SA-10 site at Beslan. We need it to be completely offline (meaning all search capabilities offline). Secondly strike at the command center located downtown at Beslan. Designated WP are within 10 feet of accuracy.
* Depart Kutaisi 07:20
* Report to STINGRAY.
* Push to WP2 and 3
* Refuel at SHELL
* RTB on order from STINGRAY
Loadout: FL decides (STRIKE)
Waypoints:
1. Exit north
2. SA-10
3. Command bunker
4. Tanker
5. Kutaisi
Total: 262 nm
RAGE9
Your mission is to clean out any or all the enemy FOBs located in and around the town of Kutaisi and closed to Kutaisi AFB. There is a strong possibility that the enemy forces will launch an attack when they know what we are up to. Secondly to provide security around Kutaisi AFB.
* Depart Kutaisi ASAP
* Report to STINGRAY.
* Push to WP1 and 2
* Refuel and rearm at Kutaisi
* RTB on order from STINGRAY
Loadout: FL decides (STRIKE)
Waypoints:
1. FOB A
2. FOB B
3. FOB C (if needed by STINGRAY)
4. Kutaisi
Total: 91 nm
4 ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
4.1 Airfield operations
* Kutaisi
* TCN: 44X
* Active runway: 25
* Departure via Exit North
* Approach via Entry East
4.2 Carrier operations
* CASE 1
* BRC: 296
* Departure time: 07:15
* Departure sequence: ARCTIC, BENDER
* Charlie time: 08:50
As per Carrier Ops SPINS
4.3 Tankers
As per Aerial Refueling SOP
5 COMMAND AND CONTROL
5.1 Commander
* Mission commander is STINGRAY
* Mission commander deputy is TBA
* Package RINGO 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
* OVERLORD – Mission declared successful
* RED-DAWN – Abort mission
* ROLLING THUNDER – SA-systems neutralized
6 ANNEXES
Maps

Training Tuesday
2022-11-08 19:30 - 22:30 | Caucasus
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
Planned Training:
Night AAR exercise for A-10C, AV-8B, F/A-18C, F-14B, F-16C
Tanker Track Kilo KC-135MPRS A18 ARCO1 101X Ch 14
Tanker Track Lima KC-135MPRS A20 ARCO5 105X Ch 12
Tanker Track Mike KC-135 A16 TEXACO2 102X Ch 20
Tanker Track November KC-135 A14 TEXACO4 104X Ch 11
Departure: RWY 07 068 10DME/10000ft 300kts or below, sensor trail
Approach: RWY 07 ILS/TCN via 068 12DME/3000ft 300kts or below and 068 6DME/1600ft, sensor trail
9/11-2022 kl 1930
METAR UGKO 081920Z 07706KT FEW/SCT 8/10 SCT 23/24 Q2990/1013 NOSIG=
Additional Training Suggestions:
* Practice things in the syllabus for your main aircraft
* Tanker intercepts and rejoins Jax Tutorial
* Tac turns Wiki
* CASE 1 recovery Wiki
* Overhead break Wiki
* Time-on-target
Sign up, then organize yourselves into flights to practice relevant stuff!

Allhelgonaflygning
2022-11-06 21:00 - 23:00 | Caucasus
Den här helgen är det allhelgonahelgen. För er som kan och vill flyger vi för Vingen och alla andra var och en vill minnas.
1. Departure Kutaisi RWY 07 10DME 10000ft
2. Sväng vänster mot WP2, forma upp i en 5nm trail mellan flights
3. Runda WP2 vänstersväng kurs kurs 248 1500ft mot Kutaisi
4. Varje flight släpper facklor och kolapapper över Kutaisi
5. Fortsätt kurs 248 10 DME 3000ft, sen vänstersväng mot Entry West 1500ft för straight-in approach and landing Kutaisi RWY 07
Contract speed 270 kts
6/11-2022 kl 2100
METAR UGKO 062050Z 07704KT FEW/SCT 8/10 SCT 23/24 Q2990/1013

Training Thursday
2022-11-03 19:30 - 23:00 | Caucasus
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
Planned Training:
None, organize yourselves.
Additional Training Suggestions:
* Practice things in the syllabus for your main aircraft
* Tanker intercepts and rejoins Jax Tutorial
* Tac turns Wiki
* CASE 1 recovery Wiki
* Overhead break Wiki
* Time-on-target
Sign up, then organize yourselves into flights to practice relevant stuff!

Training Tuesday: Airport Procedures, Mission Procedures and Communication
2022-11-01 20:00 - 22:30 | Caucasus
Apollo går igenom Airport Procedures, Mission Procedures och Communication med start 2000. Övningen består av ett teoretiskt moment och ett flygpraktiskt moment.
Förbered er genom att läsa eller titta på Master Arms material för Mission Procedures.
Bilagor:
