Master Arms

Propellersöndag
2025-07-13 20:00 - 22:00 (Europe/Stockholm) | Marianas
RSVP:
2025-07-06 – 19:59
Lineup:
Activity:
Mission – CAP / A/G
Version / Modules:
Open Beta, WW2 Asset pack, Marianas WWII, Spitfire, Mosquito, F4U, P-51, TF-51, P-47, Bf-109, Fw-190A8, Fw-190D9
Background:
In a fictional campaign during WW2 allied forces have recently established small bases on Guam and Rota. A detachment of RAF, USN and USAF fighters are tasked with supporting offensive operations towards Tinian and Saipan islands in the north. US Marines have landed a small force on Aguijan just south of Tinian, and are preparing assets for a final push towards Tinian.
Situation:
The enemy is expected to retaliate for our attack on coastal batteries yesterday. Reports of a Ju-88 reloading with torpedoes at Gurguan Point indicate a possible attack on the CV-11 USS Intrepid.
Mission:
Patrol the area south of Tinian.
Prevent enemy attacks on CV-11 USS Intrepid
Time and weather:
* June 1944
* 16:00
* Light clouds 6000 feet
* Wind 260 / 8
* QNH 29.89
Resources
Air defence map (pdf):

LotATC Overlay (json for GCI):

Training Tuesday
2025-07-15 19:30 - 22:00 | Caucasus
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
Training Mission: CA, day
Planned Training:
1. F/A-18C
– TBU
2. F-16C
– TBU
3. F-14B
– TBU
4. AJS 37
– TBU
5. A-10C II
– TBU
6. AH-64D/OH-58D
Action on contact
7. AWACS/ATC
– 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!

Training Thursday
2025-07-17 19:30 - 22:00 | Caucasus
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
Training Mission: CA RealWX
Planned Training:
1. F/A-18C
– TBU
2. F-16C
– TBU
3. F-14B
– TBU
4. AJS 37
– TBU
5. A-10C II
– TBU
6. AH-64D/OH-58D
– TBU
7. AWACS/ATC
– 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!

Casual Friday Training on CWG with ATC
2025-07-18 19:30 - 21:00 | Cold War Germany
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
Training Mission: CWG, Nice Weather
Välkomna till Celle flygbas i Västtyskland, ny flygplats för de flesta, se flygplatskartor nedan.
Kör en spontan ATC-kväll mellan 19.30 och 21.00.
Planned Training:
1. F/A-18C
– TBU
2. F-16C
– TBU
3. F-14B
– TBU
4. AJS 37
– TBU
5. A-10C II
– TBU
6. AH-64D/OH-58D
– TBU
7. AWACS/ATC
– Celle TWR Ch. 7 (270.0MHz)
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!

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Propellersöndag
2025-07-20 20:00 - 21:30 | Marianas
RSVP:
2025-07-20 – 19:59
Lineup:
Activity:
Mission – CAP / A/S
Version / Modules:
Open Beta, WW2 Asset pack, Marianas WWII, Spitfire, Mosquito, F4U, P-51, TF-51, P-47, Bf-109, Fw-190A8, Fw-190D9
Background:
In a fictional campaign during WW2 allied forces have recently established small bases on Guam and Rota. A detachment of RAF, USN and USAF fighters are tasked with supporting offensive operations towards Tinian and Saipan islands in the north. US Marines have landed a small force on Aguijan just south of Tinian, and are preparing assets for a final push towards Tinian.
Situation:
The enemy has resupplied Tinian with a small fleet of ships during the night, and after unloading they have scattered in an attempt to avoid our attacks. Takeoff and search for and engage any enemy ships to the west and northwest of Tinian. CAP units are tasked with stopping enemy fighters most likely taking off from Saipan.
Time and weather:
* June 1944
* Dawn
* Cloudy 5000 feet
* Wind 270 / 8
* QNH 30.04
Resources
Air defence map (pdf):

LotATC Overlay (json for GCI):

Training Tuesday (CASE 1 Cyclic Ops, and more!)
2025-07-22 19:30 - 22:30 | Caucasus
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
Training Mission:
Primary: CA, Day, Nice Weather
Secondary: Kola, Night.
Planned Training:
1. F/A-18C
CASE 1 Recovery – Cyclic Ops Training
2. F-16C
– TBU
3. F-14B
CASE 1 Recovery – Cyclic Ops Training
4. AJS 37
– TBU
5. A-10C II
– TBU
6. AH-64D/OH-58D
Kola map NVG training.
Actions on contact Pt 1 – Rerun
7. AWACS/ATC
– TBU
CASE 1 Recovery – Cyclic Ops Training:
Human carrier ATC will be available. Everyone starts airborne around 30 minutes before briefed charlie time. Stack altitudes also pre-briefed. Prepare the jet (HAIL-R), and check in on Marshal ch 16. Perform the CASE 1 recovery as per the CASE 1 Wiki instructions. We will take a short break studying tacview together, then we will do one more round.
Prerequisites: Able to score around 40+ in Bankler’s CASE 1 Traniner, not extending downwind.
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!

Operation Mashed Potato
2025-07-24 19:30 - 22:00
RSVP: 2025 17 07 – 19:30 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity: Recon in force
Theatre: Kola
Modules: F/A-18C, F-16C, AH-64D, OH-58D
Prerequisites: None

Some unknown mercenaries with a russian accent have occupied an area of about 30 x 30nm in northern Finland east of Ivalo. This mission focuses on recon in force to gain more intel about what we are dealing with.

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

1 SITUATION
1.1 Overview
Some unknown mercenaries with a russian accent have occupied an area of about 30 x 30nm east of Ivalo. The initial force seems to have been infiltrated by parachutes and under the impression of being a tourist. Later on, heavy equipment must have passed the border from russia. Ongoing talks indicate the intention to protect the local russian speaking minority. Which is probably the worst excuse we’ve ever heard. We are sure that it is a test for NATOs article 5 and have warned the russians to not mess with our operations. Russia has denied any involvement on the group. We have declared a no-fly-zone over the area, but flying into russia is not allowed, neither are strikes / weapon employment on russian ground.
Fighters passing the border or acting aggressively will be shot down though. We still hope to resolve the problem by the use of excessive violence but without involving russia in it. Officially.
The mercenaries were stopped a few kilometers in front of Ivalo, which probably was the intented target of the operation. The enemy has employed air defenses that seem to be SA-11, but there is “everything you can find on any black market in rural Africa”. Probably even old-style Flak in terms of large caliber AAA.
Ivalo is under fire from rocket artillery from the northeast.
1.2 Area of operations
East of Ivalo, the area consists of forest.
1.3 Time and weather
* May 11 – 2025
* 01:00 local time
* Light Scattered (7500′-11500′)
* Wind 248 / 10
* 7 degrees Celsius
* FORCE QNH 2912
1.4 Air threats
MiG-29S, Su-27, MiG-31
Russian CAP in the area, but over russian soil. Probably no factor. Insurgents have no suitable helicopter base.
1.5 Ground threats
Yes. Unclear number of air defense units, most forces seem to consist of mechanized infantry.
1.6 Friendly forces
Some tank groups east and northeast of Ivalo. It’s not much, but it’s honest work.
1.7 Civilian/3rd part
Several houses, especially in the small settlement of NELLIM in the north of the area, near the road going into russia. Marked with a blue square in the map.
2 MISSION
Fixed Wing:
The Joint Force Air Component (JFAC) has decided to get in a few recce flights to get a clearer picture. Main push will be a few Vipers to look up air defenses from Banak and Kittilä. If we can get a few finnish hornets from Kittilä then attacking the most prominent air defense installations is a bonus.
The mercenaries seem to be able to access civilian radars, as they are pretty careful with their radars.
Use of any ordnance is cleared, no cluster munitions near civilian installations. Recommendation for loadout is HARM + some hard kill capacity like JSOW
Avoid any SAM systems until position is known. It is recommended to proceed along the front line.
Helicopters will be operating in the area along the road towards NELLIM to find artillery targeting IVALO. Be prepared to support with additional eyes or buddy lasing, if necessary.
Main focus is to locate as many AD units as possible, bonus if they get destroyed.
Helicopters:
Proceed along road R969 towards NELLIM. Important points are:
Own forces: 35 W NS 33256 22164
Last contact: 35 W NS 40730 27065
Artillery is most probably between
35 W NS 42818 28921
35 W NS 48193 34349
along road R969, as there is forest next to the road and little room for army operations or hideouts. All waypoints are along the road 969 between Ivalo and Nellim, so you basically follow that road.
Earlier engagements faced T-90s, BMPs and Infantry so expect some resistance along that road. If you need additional sensors, the SEAD recon package in the area can surely help out. Contact STINGRAY in that case.
If you can’t reach the artillery but manage to weed out enemy units then the mission will still be a success.
3 EXECUTION
3.1 Commander’s intent
Locate as many air defenses as possible. Get an overall picture and if possible, locate the artillery.
3.2 Packages
No package management.
3.3 Order of events
Takeoff from Kittilä or Banak (Ivalo for Helicopters, if any), and then try to locate as many air defenses as possible. The use of weapons is authorized, just keep it outside of russia if possible. A hard lock from a fighter justifies the usage of air-to-air ordnance, also, just passing the border or aggressive maneuvering counts as hostile act and is seen as a “weapons free”.
The target zone will be divided in a northern and a southern part. Northern part is done by KRAKEN 2 and INDY 9 (around STPT 2), southern part is done by BENDER 2 and JESTER 1 (around STPT 4). The Vipers go in 10nm before the Hornets and try to locate any system with HTS, and the Hornets will attack any upcoming threat if possible, and look after smoke plumes. Any intel gathered will be collected after the mission by TGP pictures in the squad server.
Important notice: Call out any missile launches (Fox 1,2,3, Magnum) on CH3 before launching the missile to avoid triggering the helicopters missile warning system without prior notice.
Helicopters have their own planning, but will progress along road R969 towards NELLIM. If they should meet stiff resistance, requesting help from the SEAD / recon package is recommended.
3.4 Rules of engagement
ROE: C
As per SPINS
3.5 Acceptable level of risk
ALR: MEDIUM
As per SPINS
3.6 Flight tasking
Waypoints, fixed wing
* 1 Kittilä or Banak (Home Airfield)
* 2 NELLIM
* 3 RAJA-JOOSEPPI border post
* 4-8 Front line of troops for better visualization
Intention is to scout the area inside of waypoints 2-8.
Situation a few hours ago:

RAGE9 / BLACKJACK 4
Scout northeast of Ivalo.
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
1. Ivalo
2. Own forces near Keväjärvi
3. Last contact with enemy forces
4. Suspected artillery position
5. Nellim

4 ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
4.1 Airfield operations

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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
none
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 INDY 9
* Package WOLFPACK lead is to be announced
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.

Notice: Frequence flow depending on availability of AWACS.
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
*
5.7 Bullseye
N 68 40.00′ E 27 35.00′
6 ANNEXES

Maps

Snippet from northern corner along road 969:

Propellersöndag
2025-07-27 20:00 - 21:30 | Marianas
RSVP:
2025-07-27 – 19:59
Lineup:
Activity:
Mission – CAP
Version / Modules:
Open Beta, WW2 Asset pack, Marianas WWII, Spitfire, Mosquito, F4U, P-51, TF-51, P-47, Bf-109, Fw-190A8, Fw-190D9
Background:
In a fictional campaign during WW2 allied forces have recently established small bases on Guam and Rota. A detachment of RAF, USN and USAF fighters are tasked with supporting offensive operations towards Tinian and Saipan islands in the north. US Marines have landed a small force on Aguijan just south of Tinian, and are preparing assets for a final push towards Tinian.
Situation:
A new US radar station just became operational on Rota. Allied intelligence have picked up on transmissions indicating that the enemy have detected it, and are preparing an attack. Establish north of Rota to defend the new radar.
Time and weather:
* June 1944
* 10:00
* Light clouds 8000 feet
* Wind 290 / 8
* QNH 30.07
Resources
Air defence map (pdf):

LotATC Overlay (json for GCI):

Training Tuesday
2025-07-29 19:30 - 22:00 | Caucasus
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
Training Mission: CA, Day
Planned Training:
1. F/A-18C
– TBU
2. F-16C
– TBU
3. F-14B
– TBU
4. AJS 37
– TBU
5. A-10C II
– TBU
6. AH-64D/OH-58D
Actions on contact Pt1 – Rerun
7. AWACS/ATC
– 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!

RotorThursday – Once again, closer!
2025-07-31 19:30 - 22:00 | Syria
RSVP: 2025-07-30 – 19:30 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity: Security/recon.
Theatre: Syria
Modules: OH-58D, AH-64
Prerequisites: None
We will continue our security task in AO CHESTNUT against insurgents trying to destabilize Syria.
SITUATION
Kiowas and Apaches has been posted to OUTPOST OAK in order to conduct security tasking of AO CHESTNUT.
ENEMY
Enemy consist of insurgents in smaller or larger groups, they tend to avoid larger built up areas, staying either out in the terrain our outskirts of built up areas.
Weapons consist of older tanks, BMPs with Shilka and manpads as threath to air. Rumors of SA8 is out but no evidence yet.
FRIENDLY
No friendly ground forces in the active part of the AO. Area of 10km out from OP OAK is patrolled by friendly forces and considered safe.
MISSION
Plan your patrols, head out and keep the area safe.
LOGISTICS
FARP at OP OAK, no other replen available.
COMMAND/CONTROL
FM 33.0 is package net for coordination between flights.
GAMEPLAY
Respawn is allowed in order to get as much training effect as possible. However if a bird goes down all other birds has to disengage and reform with the respawning bird before going back in against the threat.
KNEEBOARD for this and future missions:

Propellersöndag
2025-08-03 20:00 - 21:30 | Marianas
RSVP:
2025-08-03 – 19:59
Lineup:
Activity:
Mission – CAP
Version / Modules:
Open Beta, WW2 Asset pack, Marianas WWII, Spitfire, Mosquito, F4U, P-51, TF-51, P-47, Bf-109, Fw-190A8, Fw-190D9
Background:
In a fictional campaign during WW2 allied forces have recently established small bases on Guam and Rota. A detachment of RAF, USN and USAF fighters are tasked with supporting offensive operations towards Tinian and Saipan islands in the north. US Marines have landed a small force on Aguijan just south of Tinian, and are preparing assets for a final push towards Tinian.
Situation:
A small flotilla of allied ships are approaching Aguijan with supplies from the south. Take off and protect them from incoming threats.
Time and weather:
* June 1944
* 14:30
* Light clouds 7000 feet
* Wind 290 / 8
* QNH 29.87
Resources
Air defence map (pdf):

LotATC Overlay (json for GCI):

Training Tuesday
2025-08-05 19:30 - 22:00 | Caucasus
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
Training Mission: CA, Random WX, Day
Planned Training:
1. F/A-18C
– TBU
2. F-16C
– TBU
3. F-14B
– TBU
4. AJS 37
– TBU
5. A-10C II
– TBU
6. AH-64D/OH-58D
– TBU
7. AWACS/ATC
– 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!

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

Propellersöndag
2025-08-10 20:00 - 21:30 | Marianas
RSVP:
2025-08-10 – 19:59
Lineup:
Activity:
Mission – CAP
Version / Modules:
Open Beta, WW2 Asset pack, Marianas WWII, Spitfire, Mosquito, F4U, P-51, TF-51, P-47, Bf-109, Fw-190A8, Fw-190D9
Background:
In a fictional campaign during WW2 allied forces have recently established small bases on Guam and Rota. A detachment of RAF, USN and USAF fighters are tasked with supporting offensive operations towards Tinian and Saipan islands in the north. US Marines have landed a small force on Aguijan just south of Tinian, and are preparing assets for a final push towards Tinian.
Situation:
A small flotilla of allied ships are anchored south of Aguijan and are unloading supplies. Take off and protect them from incoming threats.
Time and weather:
* June 1944
* 15:30
* Light clouds 7000 feet
* Wind 290 / 8
* QNH 29.88
Resources
Air defence map (pdf):

LotATC Overlay (json for GCI):

Training Tuesday
2025-08-12 19:30 - 22:00 | Caucasus
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
Training Mission: CA, Day
Planned Training:
1. F/A-18C
– TBU
2. F-16C
– TBU
3. F-14B
– TBU
4. AJS 37
– TBU
5. A-10C II
– TBU
6. AH-64D/OH-58D
– TBU
7. AWACS/ATC
– 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!

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

Propellersöndag
2025-08-17 20:00 - 21:30 | Marianas
RSVP:
2025-08-17 – 19:59
Lineup:
Activity:
Mission – CAP
Version / Modules:
Open Beta, WW2 Asset pack, Marianas WWII, Spitfire, Mosquito, F4U, P-51, TF-51, P-47, Bf-109, Fw-190A8, Fw-190D9
Background:
In a fictional campaign during WW2 allied forces have recently established small bases on Guam and Rota. A detachment of RAF, USN and USAF fighters are tasked with supporting offensive operations towards Tinian and Saipan islands in the north. US Marines have landed a small force on Aguijan just south of Tinian, and are preparing assets for a final push towards Tinian.
Situation:
Enemy bombers are inbound from the northwest, probably going for our ships close to Aguijan or possibly the carrier. Take off and contact longbow, expect Angels 25 or higher.
Time and weather:
* June 1944
* 09:45
* Light clouds 8000 feet
* Wind 280 / 8
* QNH 29.96
Resources
Air defence map (pdf):

LotATC Overlay (json for GCI):

Training Tuesday
2025-08-19 19:30 - 22:00 | Caucasus
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
Training Mission: CA, Day
Planned Training:
1. F/A-18C
– Low-level CCIP bombing and Tac-turns
2. F-16C
– TBU
3. F-14B
– TBU
4. AJS 37
– TBU
5. A-10C II
– TBU
6. AH-64D/OH-58D
– Buddy lasing /Pink team operations in preparations for thursdays THT.
7. AWACS/ATC
– 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!

Operation Mashed Potato Part2
2025-08-21 19:30 - 22:00
RSVP: 2025 17 07 – 19:30 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity: CAP / Interdiction / SEAD
Theatre: Kola
Modules: F/A-18C, F-16C, AH-64D, OH-58D, Combined Arms
Prerequisites: None

After the recent devastating strike on their air defense, the mercenaries seem to have got resupplies from mother russia that black market in the middle of Africa.

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

1 SITUATION
1.1 Overview
After we decimated the air defense in the occupied area, the russians have declared a no-fly-zone over that area and sent “humanitary aid” towards the russian border. Military equipment isn’t officially shipped, but it seems quite some stuff crosses the border. Communication got really quiet, it seems they are relying on pen and paper now, using couriers just like back in the old days to avoid any unwanted listeners.
The more concerning part is that no-fly-zone. Sure, we don’t accept setting a no-fly-zone over our own territory, but the russians seem to be willing to establish it. The burning wreckage of both of their flankers on finnish soil should have proven them wrong but apparently a bloody nose doesn’t stop them from trying as it seems. We even think that they might try to start some new escalation somewhere else in case they don’t succeed.
However, the joint air forces command has decided to stop the flow into Finland and thus cutting off the mercenaries from that black market in Africa, obviously being shipped from MURMANSK to NELLIM or via the border post in RAJA-JOOSEPPI. Our first punch will aim towards NELLIM which is obviously their first route.
The artillery threat seems to have ceased, but our forces in the east still get targeted by artillery every now and then.
1.2 Area of operations
East of Ivalo, the area consists of forest.
1.3 Time and weather
The wind is getting a bit harder and it is more cloudy than yesterday. Still, we fly at night.
* May 12 – 2025
* 02:00 local time
* Scattered (8200′-11500′)
* Wind 292 / 12
* 9 degrees Celsius
* FORCE QNH 2915
1.4 Air threats
MiG-29S, Su-27, MiG-31
Russian CAP in the area, but over russian soil. Unclear if they stick to their announcement to force a no-fly zone over the AO.
1.5 Ground threats
Yes. Unclear number of air defense units, most forces seem to consist of mechanized infantry. Expect some reinforcements, maybe even 2S6 Tunguska.
1.6 Friendly forces
Some tank groups east and northeast of Ivalo. It’s not much, but it’s honest work.
1.7 Civilian/3rd part
Several houses, especially in the small settlement of NELLIM in the north of the area, near the road going into russia. Marked with a blue square in the map.
2 MISSION
Fixed Wing:
The Joint Force Air Component (JFAC) has decided to establish CAP flights just in case. Additionally, SEAD patrols will weed out any remaining or resupplied air defenses.
Helicopters:
Helicopters will proceed along road R969 towards NELLIM with the intention of ultimately securing the area up to NELLIM so that own forces can advance and cut off supplies from that axis.
Earlier engagements faced T-90s, BMPs and Infantry so expect some resistance along that road. If you need additional sensors, the SEAD package in the area can surely help out. Contact STINGRAY in that case.
3 EXECUTION
3.1 Commander’s intent
Secure the AO from enemy fighters. Cut off supplies from the NELLIM axis.
3.2 Packages
The CAP flights are not organised in a package, but consist of the following two flights:
– CAP north (west of NELLIM, STPT 2): ARCTIC 1
– CAP south (south of RAJA-JOOSEPPI, STPT 4): BENDER 2
Package HAMMER consists of two flights, INDY 9 and JESTER 1.
The helicopter group is organized in package SHREDDER, consisting of RAGE 9 and BLACKJACK 4.
3.3 Order of events
Takeoff from Kittilä (Ivalo for Helicopters), and then establish CAP / SEAD patrol over or next to the AO. The use of weapons is authorized, but do not fly into russian airspace. A hard lock from a fighter justifies the usage of air-to-air ordnance, also, just passing the border or aggressive maneuvering counts as hostile act and is seen as a “weapons free”.
ARCTIC 1 will setup a CAP west of NELLIM, BENDER 2 is assigned for a CAP south of RAJA-JOOSEPPI. Further tasking will depend on the situation.
CAP is supposed to take off first.
INDY 9 and JESTER 1, package HAMMER will setup a racetrack between IVALO and NELLIM roughly between STPT 2 and STPT 6. Intention is to take out any remaining air defenses, moving or stationary so that the helicopters can roam around freely. Package HAMMER will also support ARCTIC or BENDER if needed, but the main focus is to take out any remaining air defense on the ground.
Secondary objective for INDY 9 or JESTER 1 depending on the situation is to get a picture on a road running from the R969 intersection half the way to NELLIM running east, then back to NELLIM. We suspect enemy forces there in the background.
Ideally the run goes south – north so the TGP points to the right. The russians know that we don’t care about their declaration of the no fly zone but at least don’t fly into russia. At least not today.
That is the road in question:

Helicopters in package SHREDDER will progress along road R969 towards NELLIM, shown in the left side of the picture, about in the red area. If they should meet stiff resistance, requesting help from the SEAD / recon package is recommended.
3.4 Rules of engagement
ROE: C
As per SPINS
CAP should avoid flying into russian territory.
3.5 Acceptable level of risk
ALR: MEDIUM
As per SPINS
3.6 Flight tasking
Waypoints, fixed wing
* 1 Kittilä or Banak (Home Airfield)
* 2 NELLIM
* 3 RAJA-JOOSEPPI border post
* 4-8 Front line of troops for better visualization

RAGE9 / BLACKJACK 4
Interdiction northeast of Ivalo.
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
1. Ivalo
2. Own forces near Keväjärvi
3. Last contact with enemy forces
4. Suspected artillery position
5. Nellim

4 ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
4.1 Airfield operations

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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
none
As per Carrier Ops SPINS

4.3 Tankers
As per Aerial Refueling SOP
5 COMMAND AND CONTROL
5.1 Commander
* Mission commander is STINGRAY
5.2 Frequencies
As per Comms SOP
5.3 Authentication
RAMROD: PAINSHOWER
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.

Expect everyone to be on CH3 after checkin. CAP might be moved to CH5.
Notice: Frequence flow depending on availability of AWACS.
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
*
5.7 Bullseye
N 68 40.00′ E 27 35.00′
6 ANNEXES

Maps

Snippet from northern corner along road 969:

Propellersöndag
2025-08-24 20:00 - 21:30 | Marianas
RSVP:
2025-08-24 – 19:59
Lineup:
Activity:
Mission – CAP
Version / Modules:
Open Beta, WW2 Asset pack, Marianas WWII, Spitfire, Mosquito, F4U, P-51, TF-51, P-47, Bf-109, Fw-190A8, Fw-190D9
Background:
In a fictional campaign during WW2 allied forces have recently established small bases on Guam and Rota. A detachment of RAF, USN and USAF fighters are tasked with supporting offensive operations towards Tinian and Saipan islands in the north. US Marines have landed a small force on Aguijan just south of Tinian, and are preparing assets for a final push towards Tinian.
Situation:
A flight of Mossies are going to deliver naval mines on the west coast of Tinian, close to the enemy airbase. Provide close escort.
Time and weather:
* June 1944
* 11:25
* Light clouds 6000 feet
* Wind 270 / 8
* QNH 29.90
Resources
Air defence map (pdf):

LotATC Overlay (json for GCI):

Short timeline + merge - Top Gun style
2025-08-26 19:30 - 23:00 | Caucasus
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
Training Mission: Default map on CA, CAVOK
Planned Training:
1. F/A-18C
– Free training or join the Top Gun-style as described below.
2. F-16C
– Free training or join the Top Gun-style as described below.
3. F-14A/B+F5 Tiger
Top Gun style training for F14+F5.
F14 with is blue – F5 is red
DLO:
As a pair of F14:
– to find, sort and lock enemy targets from a commit that starts only 30Nm away
– to secure launch parameters for AIM7 before the enemy gets within AIM9 range
– to support each other in a dogfight 2 v 2
As a pair of F5:
– to use the small cross section and high agility of the F5 to make life difficult for the F14 in BVR and WVR
– to support each other in a dogfight 2 v 2
This is a PvP training and require that at least 2 F14 pilots, 2 F14 RIO’s and 2 F5 pilots sign up. Initial missile shots (AIM7) will only be made with voice (ie “Fox 1 on the F5 in a right hand turn”) to make sure that every engagement results in a 2v2 merge.
Setup:
Both pairs start parallel 33Nm out and 15000ft. When ready the range controller calls “commit” and both pairs turn hot. The F5’s are free to fly however they want to make a lock difficult for the F14’s.
The RIO’s work to find, sort and lock the target. Lead typically locks with TWS, wingman with STT, but in this case both will “shoot” AIM7 and thus does an STT-lock. F14’s takes the AIM7 shot when in launch parameters via voice.
The encounter is then transformed into a dogfight where all weapons are allowed (AIM7, AIM9 and guns). The dogfight ends when both fighters on one side are down.
4. AJS 37
– TBU
5. A-10C II
– TBU
6. AH-64D/OH-58D
– TBU
7. AWACS/ATC
AWACS that want to practice can join the F14/5 training as a range controller. This will not be bulls-calls, but assisting the training by checking positioning, engagement distances and so on.
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!

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

Propellersöndag
2025-08-31 20:00 - 21:30 | Marianas
RSVP:
2025-08-31 – 19:59
Lineup:
Activity:
Mission – CAP
Version / Modules:
Open Beta, WW2 Asset pack, Marianas WWII, Spitfire, Mosquito, F4U, P-51, TF-51, P-47, Bf-109, Fw-190A8, Fw-190D9
Background:
In a fictional campaign during WW2 allied forces have recently established small bases on Guam and Rota. A detachment of RAF, USN and USAF fighters are tasked with supporting offensive operations towards Tinian and Saipan islands in the north. US Marines have landed a small force on Aguijan just south of Tinian, and are preparing assets for a final push towards Tinian.
Situation:
A heavily guarded transport ship is approaching Saipan from the northwest, clear the fighter cover and sink the ship!
Time and weather:
* June 1944
* 14:00
* Light clouds 6000 feet
* Wind 270 / 8
* QNH 29.88
Resources
Air defence map (pdf):

LotATC Overlay (json for GCI):

CASE I
2025-09-02 19:30 - 22:00 | Caucasus
NOTE: BESIDES THE MAIN EVENT, THERE WILL BE A ORDINARY TRAINING TUESDAY FOR NON-NAVY AIRCRAFT
RSVP:
25 09 01 – 19:30 (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.
Read before the exercise
http://wiki.masterarms.se/index.php/CASE_1
http://wiki.masterarms.se/index.php/Radials
Recommended reading
https://www.cnatra.navy.mil/local/docs/pat-pubs/P-816.pdf
The focus of this exercise will be on the overall CASE 1 procedure – not just getting high scores on the groove. For efficiency reasons, and since the landing procedure is much more challenging than the departure, we will be using airstarts.
All participants will be divided into flights and assigned a stack altitude before each round begins. Charlie time will be set to approximately 30 minutes after spawning in. All flights will start about 60 nautical miles from the boat.
Once you have spawned in, join up with your group, perform HAIL-R, and contact marshal. After that, proceed with CASE 1 as usual. Keep radio comms to a minimum – on tower frequency you should only transmit for ball calls and safety messages.
After landing, taxi away and park at a suitable spot. When everyone has landed, we will conduct a quick debrief and then restart everything (with new stack altitudes). We aim to complete at least two rounds during the evening.
LINEUP
(Stack 2k’)
Chevy11: 200
Chevy12: 201
Chevy13: 202
Chevy14: 203
Camel31: 310
Camel32: 311
(Stack 3k’)
Camel33: 312
Camel34: 313
Devil11: 410
Devil12: 411
(Stack 4k’)
Devil13: 412
Devil14: 413
Pontiac61: 100
Pontiac62: 101

Operation Beef Hammer
2025-09-04 19:30 - 23:00
RSVP: 2025 17 07 – 19:30 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity: CAP / Interdiction / SEAD
Theatre: Kola
Modules: F/A-18C, F-16C, AH-64D, OH-58D, A-10C, F-15E, Combined Arms
Prerequisites: None

Following the events from Operation Mashed Potato part 2, allied forces will strike within russia.

LINEUP
F/A-18C CAP
ARCTIC11 (400): Apollo
ARCTIC12 (401): Kaninmat
ARCTIC13 (402): Frefeh
ARCTIC14 (403):
F-15E Strike
HITMAN31: Ulvar
HITMAN32: SenorHombre
HITMAN33:
HITMAN34:
F/A-18C CAP
BENDER21 (404): Bankler
BENDER22 (405): Altunuz
BENDER23 (406):
BENDER24 (407):
F-16C SEAD Escort
INDY91: Pahi
INDY92: Undefined
INDY93: Widen
INDY94:
F-16C SEAD patrol
JESTER11:
JESTER12:
JESTER13:
JESTER14:
AH-64D Air Interdiction
RAGE91: Jinx / Asken
RAGE92: Iquences / JackFlash
RAGE93: BFQ / Tony
RAGE94:
OH-58D Reconnaissance
BLACKJACK41: Puppysworth
BLACKJACK42:
BLACKJACK43:
BLACKJACK44:
A-10C Air Interdiction
PIG71: BigSwede
PIG72: Leka
PIG73:
PIG74:
AWACS
STINGRAY: Moldy
STINGRAY: Baconbomb (efter 20:30?)
F/A-18C CAP
KRAKEN21 (304):
KRAKEN22 (305):
KRAKEN23 (306):
KRAKEN24 (307):
F/A-18C SEAD
CRIMSON31 (410):
CRIMSON32 (411):
CRIMSON33 (412):
CRIMSON34 (413):
F/A-18C CAP
DUSTY41 (300):
DUSTY42 (301):
DUSTY43 (302):
DUSTY44 (303):
F-14B CAP
ELVIS51 (100):
ELVIS52 (101):
ELVIS53 (102):
ELVIS54 (103):
AJS 37 Strike
FENRIS61:
FENRIS62:
FENRIS63:
FENRIS64:
AJS 37 Strike
GRIM71:
GRIM72:
GRIM73:
GRIM74:
A-10C Air Interdiction
HAWG81:
HAWG82:
HAWG83:
HAWG84:
F/A-18C CAP
LION31 (310):
LION32 (311):
LION33 (312):
LION34 (313):
F-14B CAP
MUSTANG41 (104):
MUSTANG42 (105):
MUSTANG43 (106):
MUSTANG44 (107):
CH-47F Transport
GREYHOUND31:
GREYHOUND32:
GREYHOUND33:
GREYHOUND34:
UH-1H Transport
NITRO51:
NITRO52:
NITRO53:
NITRO54:
AH-64D Air Interdiction
SALTY11:
SALTY12:
SALTY13:
SALTY14:
Ka-50 Air Interdiction
ORCA61:
ORCA62:
ORCA63:
ORCA64:
M-2000C CAP
QUEBEC81:
QUEBEC82:
QUEBEC83:
QUEBEC84:
A-10C XCAS
TUSK21:
TUSK22:
TUSK23:
TUSK24:
F-16C CAP
VENOM41:
VENOM42:
VENOM43:
VENOM44:
Airport
Ground:
Tower:
Control:
Carrier
Marshal:
Tower:
LSO:

1 SITUATION
1.1 Overview
In yesterdays engagement, a friendly Apache has been shot down over own forces. Not inside the claimed territory, but on our side of the frontline. Russia denies any interference, but the wreckage is clear, and the fighter was even outside the NFZ they declared. Not only did they violate our airspace, but they shot down a helicopter, and even tried to attack our NASAM system in IVALO. We told them that we see that as a direct attack from russia, not from any mercenaries driving around in T-90s from some black market, and that we will answer accordingly.
This afternoon, our prime minister played the UNO reverse card and declared a no fly zone 40nm into russia. Almost at the same time, one of our HIMARS guys “mistyped a coordinate” somehow and leveled a power line, sending the whole area into darkness. Oops. Won’t be back anytime soon. And we finally got satellite pictures of the area.
This night, a strike package will cross the border to russia and level an ammunition depot near the border which is used for supplies to NELLIM. Satellite images proof that they resupply the front directly from that depot.
Any nearby air defense is to be suppressed or destroyed, and there are no restrictions to anything 40 miles away from the russian border near the disputed area. A few miles give or take… Murmansk is 80, and the nearest SA-10 site is 30nm in. If you’re getting shot at, you may reply with “suitable force”. Just don’t end up in Murmansk, that might be hard to explain.
Unfortunately, enemy tanks were able to push the frontline about 3km south, and are now at a position approximately there were we had the first contact, a few kilometers northeast of the bridge we locked down.
1.2 Area of operations
East of Ivalo, the area consists of forest.
1.3 Time and weather
* May 13 – 2025
* 02:00 local time
* Scattered (8200′-11500′)
* Wind 292 / 12
* 9 degrees Celsius
* FORCE QNH 2915
1.4 Air threats
MiG-29S, Su-27, MiG-31
Russian CAP in the area, but over russian soil. Unclear if they stick to their announcement to force a no-fly zone over the AO.
1.5 Ground threats
Yes. Unclear number of air defense units, most forces seem to consist of mechanized infantry. Expect some reinforcements, maybe even 2S6 Tunguska.
Further, known threats include:
– SA-10, located northeast of the area in russia (Bullseye 64 for 64)
– 2x SA-15, located south of the target
– 2x 2S6 Tunguska, located somewhere in the southern part of the AO
– A few KS-19
1.6 Friendly forces
Some tank groups east and northeast of Ivalo. It’s not much, but it’s honest work.
1.7 Civilian/3rd part
Several houses, especially in the small settlement of NELLIM in the north of the area, near the road going into russia. Marked with a blue square in the map.
2 MISSION
Fixed Wing:
The Joint Force Air Component (JFAC) has decided to establish CAP flights directly above the area, provided that there are no high altitude threats left.
SEAD will weed out any remaining or resupplied air defenses.
A strike package will take down the two ammo depots, and will serve as a backup CAP later. Strike package will consist of:
– A sweep, consisting of at least two aircraft, 10nm in front of the strike package (optionally, if ressources allow, we will send some TALDs in the direction of the SA-10 northeast of NELLIM before that)
– SEAD escort, directly following the sweep
– The strike flight itself, consisting of at least two aircraft equipped with 2000lb penetrators.
Sweep flight will establish a TARCAP to cover the retreat. SEAD escort will attack any air defenses threatening the operation. If there aren’t any, then they will focus on supporting air to ground operations.
If fuel and weapons permit, the strike package will back up the existing CAP flights.
Independent from those, CAP missions will be established directly over the AO, and aggressive sweep / CAP duties will take place in the area 40nm east of the AO. Anything inside that area is considered hostile.
Map for better overview:

Picture of the target:

Helicopters:
Helicopters will proceed along road R969 towards NELLIM with the intention of ultimately securing the area up to NELLIM so that own forces can advance and cut off supplies from that axis.
Earlier engagements faced T-90s, BMPs and Infantry.
3 EXECUTION
3.1 Commander’s intent
Secure the AO from enemy fighters. Cut off supplies from the NELLIM axis. Destroy the both depots north of NELLIM.
3.2 Packages
Package HAMMER will be the strike package, consisting of:
– ARCTIC 1, BENDER2: Sweep / TARCAP
– JESTER 1: SEAD escort
– HITMAN 3: Strike
– INDY 9: SEAD Escort
The helicopter group is organized in package SHREDDER, consisting of RAGE 9 and BLACKJACK 4.
3.3 Order of events
– ARCTIC 1 and BENDER 2 will be sweep / TARCAP. They go in first and will aggressively engage any fighters in the AO. 4 planes.
– INDY9 will be SEAD escort and take care of the SA-15 south of the target. Follows ARCTIC 1 in a 2-5nm trail, offset 2nm to the south to avoid shooting HARMs through the ARCTIC 1 flight. Will attack SA-15 site at waypoint 4. 2-4 planes.
– HITMAN 3 will be the strike flight, tasked with destroying both depots. Will follow INDY9 in a 10-15nm trail. Arnament is at least 2x 2000lbs penetrator per plane, at least two planes.
– JESTER1 is backup
ECM will be required to keep the SA-10 northeast of the target at bay. All flights use a RIGHT turnout south to avoid the SA-10, as we will touch their engagement envelope. All CAP flights will flow south after the strikers are done, and will avoid the SA-10.
After the attack, those airplanes that have a sufficient amount of fuel and weapons left will establish an aggressive CAP mission above the area in finland. Remaining AG ordnance will be spent on targets of opportunity if possible.
If we get additional airframes, then we will use TALDs to get rid of the SA-10, and either suppress or destroy it. In that case, the TALD flight will be KRAKEN 2, and they will go in together with ARCTIC 1, offset to the north.
Helicopters in package SHREDDER will progress along road R969 towards NELLIM, shown in the left side of the picture, about in the red area. If they should meet stiff resistance, requesting help from the SEAD / recon package is recommended.
PIG 7 will work in the southern part from RAJA-JOOSEPPI westwards, while the helicopters will focus on the road towards NELLIM. PIG 7 will support helicopters if necessary / useful.
Working on the southern AO is NOT a fixed requirement. If enemy resistance is deemed to be worked on more effectively together, then PIG 7 may focus on R969 instead. NELLIM is priority.
3.4 Rules of engagement
ROE: C
As per SPINS
No restrictions on hostile contacts.
3.5 Acceptable level of risk
ALR: MEDIUM
As per SPINS
3.6 Flight tasking
Waypoints, package HAMMER
* 1 Kittilä or Bardufoss (Home Airfield)
* 2 Hold
* 3 Target
* 4 SA-15 site
Further points for reference
* 5 NELLIM
* 6 RAJA-JOOSEPPI border post
* 7-11 Front line of troops for better visualization
Waypoints, other fixed wing
* 1 Kittilä or Bardufoss (Home Airfield)
* 2 NELLIM
* 3 RAJA-JOOSEPPI border post
* 4-8 Front line of troops for better visualization
All fixed wings except HITMAN 3 start from KITTILÄ, HITMAN 3 starts from Bardufoss with is about 90nm longer distance compared to KITTILÄ.

RAGE9 / BLACKJACK 4
Interdiction northeast of Ivalo.
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
1. Ivalo
2. Own forces near Keväjärvi
3. Last contact with enemy forces
4. Suspected artillery position
5. Nellim

4 ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
4.1 Airfield operations

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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
none
As per Carrier Ops SPINS

4.3 Tankers
As per Aerial Refueling SOP
5 COMMAND AND CONTROL
5.1 Commander
* Mission commander is STINGRAY
5.2 Frequencies
As per Comms SOP
5.3 Authentication
RAMROD: PAINSHOWER
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.

Expect everyone to be on CH3 after checkin. CAP might be moved to CH5.
Notice: Frequence flow depending on availability of AWACS.
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
*
5.7 Bullseye
N 68 40.00′ E 27 35.00′
6 ANNEXES

Maps

Snippet from northern corner along road 969:

Propellersöndag
2025-09-07 20:00 - 21:30 | Marianas
RSVP:
2025-09-07 – 19:59
Lineup:
Activity:
Mission – Offensive CAP
Version / Modules:
Open Beta, WW2 Asset pack, Marianas WWII, Spitfire, Mosquito, F4U, P-51, TF-51, P-47, Bf-109, Fw-190A8, Fw-190D9
Background:
In a fictional campaign during WW2 allied forces have recently established small bases on Guam and Rota. A detachment of RAF, USN and USAF fighters are tasked with supporting offensive operations towards Tinian and Saipan islands in the north. US Marines have landed a small force on Aguijan just south of Tinian, and are preparing assets for a final push towards Tinian.
Situation:
Allied intelligence has spotted a number of enemy Antons (Fw190-A8) that have been hidden on Tinian, probably battlefield repaired airframes held in reserve. They are believed to prepare for a strike in the near future. Hold south of Aguijan and wait for the go ahead call “THUNDER”, then intercept them as they climb out from the Tinian airbase. Regroup over Aguijan after engagement.
Time and weather:
* June 1944
* 10:40
* Light clouds 8000 feet
* Wind 260 / 8
* QNH 29.97
Resources
Air defence map (pdf):

LotATC Overlay (json for GCI):

Training Tuesday - CASE III
2025-09-09 19:30 - 22:00 | Caucasus
RSVP:
25 09 08 – 19:30 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity:
Main event: CASE 3 rehearsal
Other: Night flying out of Kutaisi
Modules:
Main event: F/A-18C, F-14B
Other flying: Any aircraft (Kutaisi)
Prerequisites:
Main event: A solid theoretical understanding of CASE 3 recoveries. Able to quickly take notes of a marshal instruction and read it back.
Study carefully before the exercise:
https://wiki.masterarms.se/index.php/CASE_3
If you need an update on radials, read this:
https://wiki.masterarms.se/index.php/Radials
The focus for tonight will be the big picture stuff, not only the landing. Getting everyone down in a neat and coordinated manner.
If you haven’t flown a larger CASE 3 event before, we encourage you to come early (19:00) in order to have extra time for questions. This part is not mandatory.
The main event starts at 19:30. We will have a short briefing, and then start spawning. Everyone will start in the air approx 70 nm from the boat. Everyone will be flying as a singleton, in order to get maximum practice on the comms stuff.
Hopefully, we will have time to fly two recoveries.
CARRIER INFO:
CVN-72 Abraham Lincoln
Callsign: Union
TCN: 72
Marshal: Ch 16
Approach: Ch 15 and 17
Tower: Ch 1 (probably not used today)

Lineup
100 – Pontiac61 – WeX
101 – Pontiac62 – Troll
102 – Pontiac63 – Nillefix
103 – Pontiac64 – Super
200 – Chevy11 – Kaninmat
201 – Chevy12 – Makanan
202 – Chevy13 – Pancake
203 – Chevy14 – Knugen
204 – Colt21 – JackFlash
205 – Colt22 – Altunuz
206 – Colt23 – UOAF Gumby
207 – Colt24 – Frefeh
210 – Dodge31 – DCSF Niemih
211 – Dodge32 – DCSF Tanili
212 – Dodge33 – DCSF MikeMikeJuliet
213 – Dodge34 – DSCF Juuba
400 – Enfield41 – LF Megaloop
401 – Enfield42 – LF Xisco
402 – Enfield43 – LF Latpboe
403 – Enfield44 – LF Asger
404 – Ford51 –
405 – Ford52 –
406 – Ford53 –
407 – Ford54 –
Marshal – Bankler / Nikemo
Approach – Leka

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

Propellersöndag
2025-09-14 20:00 - 21:30 | Marianas
RSVP:
2025-09-14 – 19:59
Lineup:
Activity:
Mission – CAP
Version / Modules:
Open Beta, WW2 Asset pack, Marianas WWII, Spitfire, Mosquito, F4U, P-51, TF-51, P-47, Bf-109, Fw-190A8, Fw-190D9
Background:
In a fictional campaign during WW2 allied forces have recently established small bases on Guam and Rota. A detachment of RAF, USN and USAF fighters are tasked with supporting offensive operations towards Tinian and Saipan islands in the north. US Marines have landed a small force on Aguijan just south of Tinian, and are preparing assets for a final push towards Tinian.
Situation:
Allied intelligence has spotted the buildup of several raids, both fighter bomber and bomber. The likely taget are our troops on, or ships close to Aguijan.
Our radar coverage is suddenly poor due to maintenance issues, expect visual target detection and identification.
Time and weather:
* June 1944
* 13:30
* Light clouds 7000 feet
* Wind 260 / 8
* QNH 29.94
Resources
Air defence map (pdf):

LotATC Overlay (json for GCI):

Training Tuesday
2025-09-16 19:30 - 22:30 | Afghanistan
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
Training Mission: Afghanistan, MA_Training_Custom
Planned Training:
1. F/A-18C
– BAI: Practice racetrack hold patterns, finding targets with ATFLIR (or MK1 eyeballs and HMD designate), Deployment of GBU-31/32/38.
2. F-16C
– TBU
3. F-14B
– TBU
4. AJS 37
– TBU
5. A-10C II
– TBU
6. AH-64D/OH-58D/CH-47F
OH-58D practice dumb weapons like rockets and 0.50cal plus high altitude mountain flying.
7. F-15E
– TBU
8. AWACS/ATC
– 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!
