Training Tuesday
2025-03-18 19:30 - 22:00 (Europe/Stockholm) | Caucasus
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
Training Mission: CA, Random wx
Planned Training:
1. F/A-18C
– Rookie group: Popup-JDAM strike vs SAM-site
2. F-16C
– TBU
3. F-14B
– TBU
4. AJS 37
– TBU
5. A-10, AH-64, OH-58
– Joint strike exercise
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 Backfire Part 1 - Build Up
2025-03-20 19:30 - 23:00
Ni får själva komma överens om vem som är Package Lead/Flight Lead inom respektive flight!!!
Endast röda AI i detta uppdrag.
RSVP: 2025-03-20 – 19:30 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity: Mission – CAP, Air Interdiction, Anti-ship Strike, Ground Attack
Theatre: Kola
Modules: F/A-18C, AJS37, F-15E, A10C-ll, F-16CM, OH-58D and AH-64D
Prerequisites: General knowledge of module, rookies are welcome but needs to have done the intro pass in the module they sign up with.

ChangeLog 2025-03-18 kl 17:13
Clarification, every flight needs to hold fire until ROE: B is changed to ROE: C: 17:13 2025-03-18
Changed WP Search & Destroy for Package EAGLES to Killbox: 03:10 2025-03-01
Added WP Search & Destroy for Package EAGLES: 17:16 2025-02-25
Changed Weather to Light Scattered 7500′-14000′: 16:56 2025-02-25

LINEUP
F/A-18C CAP
ARCTIC11 (400): leka
ARCTIC12 (401): kaninmat
ARCTIC13 (402): frefeh
ARCTIC14 (403): Makanan
F/A-18C CAP
BENDER21 (404): deadlift
BENDER22 (405): Bouncer
BENDER23 (406):
BENDER24 (407):
F/A-18C CAP
CRIMSON31 (410):
CRIMSON32 (411):
CRIMSON33 (412):
CRIMSON34 (413):
F/A-18C CAP
DUSTY41 (300):
DUSTY42 (301):
DUSTY43 (302):
DUSTY44 (303):
AJS 37 Anti-ship
FENRIS61: CoNa
FENRIS62: aniron
FENRIS63: Iquences
FENRIS64: Hagman
AJS 37 Anti-ship
GRIM71: Goofy79
GRIM72: Jasnisse
GRIM73: Begnt
GRIM74:
A-10C Air Interdiction
HAWG81: Baconbomb
HAWG82: Drone67
HAWG83:
HAWG84:
F-16C CAP
INDY91: Widen
INDY92: pahi
INDY93: Wahlkvist
INDY94: Altunuz
F-16C CAP
JESTER11: Hofftari
JESTER12:
JESTER13:
JESTER14:
F/A-18C CAP
KRAKEN21 (304):
KRAKEN22 (305):
KRAKEN23 (306):
KRAKEN24 (307):
F/A-18C CAP
LION31 (310):
LION32 (311):
LION33 (312):
LION34 (313):
AH-64D Air Interdiction
RAGE91: Pilot keiserkosti – CPG BFQ
RAGE92:
RAGE93:
RAGE94:
AH-64D Air Interdiction
SALTY11:
SALTY12:
SALTY13:
SALTY14:
OH-58D Reconnaissance
BLACKJACK41: Pilot Asken – Co-pilot Kingtiger45
BLACKJACK42:Pilot Tony – Co-pilot Puppysworth
BLACKJACK43:
BLACKJACK44:
A-10C Air Interdiction
PIG71:
PIG72:
PIG73:
PIG74:
A-10C XCAS
TUSK21:
TUSK22:
TUSK23:
TUSK24:
F-16C CAP
VENOM41:
VENOM42:
VENOM43:
VENOM44:
F-15E Strike
HITMAN31: Pilot Nillefix – WSO DeadGun_SWE
HITMAN32: Pilot SenorHombre – WSO Ulvar
HITMAN33:
HITMAN34:
AWACS
STINGRAY: Blichten
STINGRAY: Apollo
Airport
Ground: TheHoff
Tower:
Control:
Carrier
Marshal:
Tower:
LSO:

1 SITUATION
1.1 Overview
Rovaniemi air base has been infiltrated with russian special forces and a power station was destroyed. Luckily, the base security managed to prevent further actions and neutralized the group. NATO has noticed a massive build up of ground and air assets in the Kola area and hybrid actions against Finland has increased. Also Red sea assets steaming towards Kemi. Intel reports also that we have a Scuds with anti air protection grouped on the russian side of the border.
1.2 Area of operations
The border between Finland and Russia, from Ivalo air base down to Kuusamo air base
1.3 Time and weather
* July 11 – 2025
* 08:00 local time
* Light Scattered 7500′-14000′
* Wind from 50° to 230° 6kts
* FORCE QNH 2992 / 1013
1.4 Air threats
MiG-29S, Su-27. Expect main threat from closest enemy air bases, located all over the Kola Peninsula.
1.5 Ground threats
Manpads, Shilka, ZSU-57
1.6 Friendly forces
N/A, we are the only blue forces in the AO.
1.7 Civilian/3rd part
All civilian russian air traffic, in russian air space have been diverted to an russian air port, but some civillian air craft can be in finnish air space on route to finnish air ports.
2 MISSION
Set up CAP between Ivalo air base down to Kuusamo air base . A2A assets at Ivalo air base, locate the scud group and take it out. Locate and destroy the Red sea convoy.
3 EXECUTION
3.1 Commander’s intent
Set up CAP, locate and destroy the scuds and the Red Sea convoy.
3.2 Packages
The mission contains 3 packages, callsign WOLFPACK (CAP), EAGLES (Ah-64, Kiowa + A-10) and BUMMER (F15-E).
3.3 Order of events
1. Package WOLFPACK Set up CAP and protect the finnish air space.
2. Package EAGLES, locate and be ready to destroy the scuds.
3. AJS 37s, locate and be ready to destroy the Red Sea convoy.
4. Package BUMMER F15-E, sneak in and bring down the Read A-50 Awacs.
3.4 Rules of engagement
ROE: B
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: HIGH
As per SPINS
3.6 Flight tasking
Package WOLFPACK (Lead: ARCTIC11)
* Depart Rovianemi/Mother.
* Set up CAP between Ivalo and Kuusamo, do not cross the border.
* Be ready to Engange bandits if ROE: B changes to ROE: C.
* F18 Refuel at ARCO1 or ARCO5, F16 Refuel at Texaco2 or Texaco4, or all CAP flights can land at closest blue airbase and refuel/rearm.
* RTB on order from STINGRAY.
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
1. Cap
AJS37
* Depart Kallax for anti-ship task.
* Search and engage the Red Convoy.
* If needed return and refuel/rearm at any blue air base until the red convoy are whiped out. Report DELTA successful.
* RTB
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
Package EAGLES (Lead: Hawg81)
* Depart Ivalo
* Search and be ready to Destroy Scuds if ROE:B changes to ROE:C, re-arm/refuel at nearest located blue air base until the Scuds are destroyed.
* Report DIRTPILE if successfull.
* RTB
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
1. WP Killbox A – Killbox I
Package BUMMER
* Depart Kallax
* Hold at HOTEL (WP1) at 25000’
* Check in with Stingray to get BRA to the Red Awacs.
* If ROE: B changes to ROE: C, Engange and destroy Awacs.
* Report GROUNDED if successfull.
* RTB
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
1. Hold HOTEL
4 ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
4.1 Airfield operations
* Kallax
* TCN: 98X
* Active runway: 14
* ATIS 270.500
* Rovaniemi
* TCN: 92X
* Active runway: 03
* Kemi Tornio
* TCN: 90X
* Active runway: 36
* Vuojarvi
* TCN: 94X
* Active runway: Depart from south west
* Kittila
* TCN: 96X
* Active runway: 04
* Kuusamo
* TCN: 88X
* Active runway: 12
* Ivalo
* TCN: 100X
* Active runway: 04

2 Carrier operations
* CASE 1
* BRC: 91°
* Departure time: 08:15
* Departure sequence: Artic11 decide
* Charlie time: 10:00
As per Carrier Ops SPINS

4.3 Tankers
As per Aerial Refueling SOP
5 COMMAND AND CONTROL
5.1 Commander
* Mission commander is STINGRAY
* Mission commander deputy is ARCTIC11
* 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
* DELTA – Red Sea Convoy Destroyed
* DIRTPILE – SCUD launchers destroyed
* GROUNDED – Red Awac destroyed
5.7 Bullseye
N 67°59’59” E22°29’59”
6 ANNEXES
Maps
Large size map of AO with all waypoints, tankers, carriers etc
AO

Package WOLFPACK
Set up Cap East of the Blue line, but do NOT cross the border!!!!

Package EAGLES
Killbox

Killbox

Package BUMMER

AJS37
locate and destroy the Red Sea Convoy

Training Tuesday
2025-03-25 19:30 - 22:00 | Persian Gulf
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
Training Mission: PG, daytime
Planned Training:
1. F/A-18C
– AIM-7M BVR and WVR
– HARM practice PB and TOO
2. F-16C
– TBU
3. F-14B
– BVR practice. Note: Mustache and testosterone levels will be inspected prior to takeoff.
4. AJS 37
– TBU
5. A-10C II
– TBU
6. AH-64D
– 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!

Another Day in the Storm
2025-03-27 19:30 - 23:00 | Persian Gulf
RSVP: 25 03 27 – 19:30 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity: Mission – CAP
Theatre: Persian Gulf
Modules: F-14B, F-15C/E, F-16C, F/A-18C
Prerequisites: Case 1 for Navy

The focus of this mission will be the Tomcats defending the carrier battle groups in the Persian Gulf. Eagles, Vipers and Hornets will also be featured but if you ever wanted to grow a larger set of… yeah, you know… then now is the time! 😉

LINEUP
F/A-18C CAP
ARCTIC11 (400): Frefeh
ARCTIC12 (401): JackFlash
ARCTIC13 (402): Altunuz
ARCTIC14 (403):
F/A-18C CAP
BENDER21 (404): Kaninmat
BENDER22 (405): Makanan
BENDER23 (406):
BENDER24 (407):
F/A-18C CAP
CRIMSON31 (410):
CRIMSON32 (411):
CRIMSON33 (412):
CRIMSON34 (413):
F/A-18C CAP
DUSTY41 (300):
DUSTY42 (301):
DUSTY43 (302):
DUSTY44 (303):
F-14B CAP
ELVIS51 (100): Deadlift – Hofftari
ELVIS52 (101): Nillefix – WeX
ELVIS53 (102): Yaotl – (Jester)
ELVIS54 (103):
F-16C SEAD-patrol
INDY91: Wahlkvist
INDY92: Widen
INDY93: Moldy
INDY94: McSurfy
F-16C CAP
JESTER11:
JESTER12:
JESTER13:
JESTER14:
F-14B CAP
MUSTANG41 (104): TheHoff – Baconbomb
MUSTANG42 (105): SenorHombre – Troll
MUSTANG43 (106):
MUSTANG44 (107):
F-16C CAP
VENOM41:
VENOM42:
VENOM43:
VENOM44:
F-15C (E) CAP
HITMAN31: Deadgun
HITMAN32: Ulvar
HITMAN33:
HITMAN34:
AWACS
STINGRAY: Apollo
STINGRAY: Urist
STINGRAY: Mink
Airport
Ground:
Tower:
Control:
Carrier
Marshal:
Tower:
LSO:

1 SITUATION
1.1 Overview
January 24th, 1991. A week into operation Desert Storm. Thousands of sorties have been flown against targets in Iraq and Kuwait. As of yet, the Iraqis have offered very little resistance but their Air Force has not been completely defeated and the Navy knows all too well what their French-made Exocet missiles are capable of…
1.2 Area of operations
Northern Persian Gulf
1.3 Time and weather
* Jan 24 – 1991 (in-game date will be set to 2001 to avoid technical glitches)
* 15:30 local time
* BKN 6/24
* Wind from 310 (to 130) / 10 kts
* FORCE QNH 2961
1.4 Air threats
MiG-21, MiG-25, MiG-29, Mirage F1
The Iraqi Air Force has made very little effort to engage coalition forces thus far in the campaign but they still have operational aircraft and airfields.
1.5 Ground threats
Iraqi air defenses are effectively neutralized in the AO but some SA-6 and SA-8 systems may be held in reserve.
Iranian forces remain on high alert, with an active SA-5 in Shiraz
1.6 Friendly forces
Most of the Free World is gathered around the Persian Gulf. Strikes are ongoing 24/7.
1.7 Civilian/3rd part
Civilian air traffic is grounded.
2 MISSION
The Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) battle group maintains air superiority over the northern section of the Persian Gulf, including HAVCAP support for Tankers and AWACS.
The Royal Saudi Air Force maintains air superiority over Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
3 EXECUTION
3.1 Commander’s intent
It’s just another day in the storm. The Persian Gulf is bristling with high value assets that must be protected 24/7.
3.2 Packages
The AO is divided into 2 sectors:

Persian Gulf – US Navy
SAUDI airspace – RSAF (Hitman3, Indy9)

3.3 Order of events
All flights will depart ASAP.
3.4 Rules of engagement
ROE: C
As per SPINS
Note: This only applies to Iraqi forces as per UN Resolution 678.
ROE: A
Applies to all other non-coalition forces in the AO, most notably Iran. Iranian air space (within 12 nm of their coastline) may NOT be violated unless directly ordered by STINGRAY.
3.5 Acceptable level of risk
ALR: MEDIUM
As per SPINS
3.6 Flight tasking
ARCTIC1, BENDER2
* Depart Mother
* Report to STINGRAY for duty, expect HAVCAP for ARCO 1 or ARCO 5
* RTB on order from STINGRAY
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
1. CAP W
2. CAP N
3. CAP E
ELVIS5, MUSTANG4
* Depart Mother
* Report to STINGRAY for duty, expect CAP N or E
* Remain on station until ordered to RTB by STINGRAY
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
1. CAP W
2. CAP N
3. CAP E
HITMAN3
* Depart Al Dhafra
* Report to STINGRAY for duty, expect CAP W
* Remain on station until ordered to RTB by STINGRAY
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
1. CAP W
2. CAP N
3. CAP E
INDY9
* Depart Al Dhafra
* Report to STINGRAY for duty, expect SEAD-patrol near or over Kuwait
* Remain on station until ordered to RTB by STINGRAY
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
1. CAP W
2. CAP N
3. CAP E
4. SEAD area (Kuwait)
5. Al Dhafra rwy 31R
4 ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
4.1 Airfield operations
* Al Dhafra
* TCN: 96X
* Active runway: 31R
* Departure straight out on runway heading
* Approach on radial 130

4.2 Carrier operations
* CASE 1
* BRC: 331
* Departure time: ASAP
* Departure sequence: N/A
* Charlie time: 17:45
As per Carrier Ops SPINS

4.3 Tankers
As per Aerial Refueling SOP
5 COMMAND AND CONTROL
5.1 Commander
* Mission commander is STINGRAY
* Mission commander deputy is ELVIS51
5.2 Frequencies
As per Comms SOP
5.3 Authentication
RAMROD: CHARGEUPON
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 either Tactical (ch 3), CAP A (ch 5) or CAP B (ch 10). Use Marshal (ch 16) and Tower (ch 1) for recovery.

5.6 Brevity
* TANGOUNIFORM – Mission declared successful
* NIGHTFALL – Abort mission
5.7 Bullseye
N 28 54.44′ E 48 56.54′ (CAP N)
5.8 Restrictions

No AIM-120
AIM-7 allowed up to M-variant
AIM-9 allowed up to M-variant
No JHMCS

6 ANNEXES

Propellersöndag
2025-03-30 20:00 - 20:30 | Marianas
RSVP:
2025-03-30 – 19:59
Lineup:
Activity:
Mission – Escort / CAP
Version / Modules:
Open Beta, WW2 Asset pack, Marianas, Spitfire, Mosquito, 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 and USAF fighters are tasked with supporting offensive operations towards Tinian and Saipan islands in the north. US and Japanese naval forces are maneuvering around the Mariana islands and a major naval engagement has just started with raids from carrier based aircraft.
Situation:
Our light bombers are going to attack enemy targets at the south part of Tinian in two waves. Perform a fighter sweep and close escort. Join up with the bombers in grid FM at Angels 15.
Time and weather:
* June 1944
* 13:30
* Scattered clouds 4000 ft
* Wind 240 / 8
* QNH 29.84
Resources
Air defence map (pdf):
LotATC Overlay (json):

Training Tuesday
2025-04-01 19:30 - 22:30 | Persian Gulf
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
Training Mission: MA_Training_PG LimitedMap RealWeather
Planned Training:
1. F/A-18C
– Anti-ship, primarily with Harpoons
2. F-16C
– TBU
3. F-14B
– TBU
4. AJS 37
– TBU
5. A-10C
– Checkride A-10C
6. AH-64D
– 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!

Another Day in the Storm - part II
2025-04-03 19:30 - 23:00 | Persian Gulf
RSVP: 25 04 03 – 19:30 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity: Mission – CAP, Air Interdiction, Strike
Theatre: Persian Gulf
Modules: F/A-18C, F-14B, F-16C, A-10C, AH-64D, M200C, AV-8B
Prerequisites: Case 1 for Navy

LINEUP
F/A-18C CAP
ARCTIC11 (400): Frefeh
ARCTIC12 (401): JackFlash
ARCTIC13 (402): Leka
ARCTIC14 (403):
F/A-18C Anti-ship
BENDER21 (404): Kaninmat
BENDER22 (405): Makanan
BENDER23 (406): Bankler
BENDER24 (407): Moose
F/A-18C CAP
CRIMSON31 (410):
CRIMSON32 (411):
CRIMSON33 (412):
CRIMSON34 (413):
F-14B CAP
ELVIS51 (100): Nillefix / Deadlift
ELVIS52 (101): SenorHombre / Troll
ELVIS53 (102): Yaotl / Altunuz
ELVIS54 (103):
A-10C Air Interdiction
HAWG81: Hofftari
HAWG82: Woffe
HAWG83:
HAWG84:
F-16C SEAD / Strike
INDY91: Wahlkvist
INDY92: Widen
INDY93:
INDY94:
F-16C SEAD / Strike
JESTER11: Pahi
JESTER12: Mags
JESTER13:
JESTER14:
A-10C AFAC
PIG71: DeadGun
PIG72:
PIG73:
PIG74:
A-10C Air Interdiction
TUSK21: BigSwede
TUSK22: Drone67
TUSK23:
TUSK24:
M-2000C Strike
QUEBEC81: Urist
QUEBEC82: Moldy
QUEBEC83: Iquences
QUEBEC84:
AWACS
STINGRAY: Baconbomb
STINGRAY: Blichten
Airport
Ground: Knugen
Tower: Knugen
Control:
Carrier
Marshal:
Tower:
LSO:

1 SITUATION
1.1 Overview
Yesterday afternoon, the Iraqi Air Force went on the offensive. While ultimately unsuccessful, it marked a clear change of pace for the campaign. We also saw a large transfer of aircraft from Iraq to the Shiraz air base in Iran.
Worryingly, there was also an incident involving the Iranian Navy and Air Force centered around the air base on Lavan Island. An F/A-18 flight was fired upon by naval vessels and a subsequent air engagement saw the loss of one Hornet to enemy fire. Retribution was swift but incomplete.
CENTCOM has decided we need to send a very clear message to Iran not to interfere in the campaign, but care must be taken to avoid an all-out war. As a measured response, the base on Lavan Island will be annihilated, along with any naval forces within a 15 nm radius. Other Iranian forces will be spared, as long as they do not interfere with the operation.
1.2 Area of operations
Eastern Persian Gulf, Lavan Island and surrounding area.
1.3 Time and weather
* Jan 25th – 1991
* 07:00 local time
* SCT 12/14, FEW 40
* Wind from 310 (to 130) / 8 kts
* FORCE QNH 2981
1.4 Air threats
MiG-21, MiG-29, F4, F5, F-14, Mi-24
1.5 Ground/Surface threats
SA-5 in Shiraz. SA-2 on Kish Island. Multiple SA-2 and SA-6 along the Iranian coastline.
Possible Silkworm launchers on Lavan Island or nearby coastline.
The Iranian Navy mainly consists of corvettes, small frigates and numerous fast attack craft.
1.6 Friendly forces
Coalition air and naval power is present in the immediate area, not conducting any active operations at present.
1.7 Civilian/3rd part
Civilian air and sea traffic is suspended
2 MISSION
Disable the air base on Lavan Island. Sink any naval vessels in or around the island.
Iranian naval vessels outside (15 nm+) of Lavan Island will be intercepted but given a chance to turn around. Should they fail to do so, we are authorized to sink them.
Maintain air superiority over the AO. Engage any Iranian aircraft that show hostile intent, as defined in the ROE section.
Destroy any SAM-sites considered a threat, regardless of location.
3 EXECUTION
3.1 Commander’s intent
A combined strike force of A-10, AH-64, AV8 and Mirage 2000 will hit Lavan Island with a focus on runway, Silkworm launchers, surface-to-air installations, and remaining ships. Care must be taken to prevent fast attack boats from exiting the area in the direction towards our Carrier Battle Group.
Hornets will be responsible for intercepting any Iranian naval forces trying to reinforce Lavan Island from the east.
Vipers will provide SEAD cover.
Tomcats and Hornets will provide CAP.
3.2 Packages
ARES – A10, AV8, M2000, AH-64
POSEIDON – F/A-18 Anti-ship
ATHENA – F-16 SEAD
ARTEMIS – F/A-18 and F-14 CAP

3.3 Order of events
Pkg ARTEMIS establish CAP
Pkg ATHENA suppress SAM-sites as needed for subsequent attack on Lavan Island by pkg ARES
Pkg POSEIDON proceed east of Lavan Island, search and intercept Iranian naval vessels.
3.4 Rules of engagement
ROE: C – applies to Lavan Island and surrounding waters up to 15 nm
ROE: B – applies to all other Iranian forces unless otherwise stated by STINGRAY
As per SPINS
3.5 Acceptable level of risk
ALR: MEDIUM
As per SPINS
3.6 Flight tasking
Package ARTEMIS
ARCTIC1

Depart Mother
Establish CAP as instructed by STINGRAY

Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
1. CAP W
2. CAP N
3. CAP E
ELVIS5

Depart Mother
Establish CAP as instructed by STINGRAY

Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
1. CAP W
2. CAP N
3. CAP E

Package ATHENA
INDY9, JESTER1

Depart Al-Dhafra (Parking: Apron1 Center)
Suppress SAM-sites in the AO (Iranian coastline near Lavan Island as well as Kish Island)
Secondary objective: Silkworm installations along the Iranian coastline west of Lavan Island
Support pkg ARES with remaining ordnance

Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
1. SA-6 Maqam
2. SA-2 Kish
3. Lavan Island (Westernmost point – suspected Silkworms)
4. Al Dhafra 31R

Package POSEIDON
BENDER2

Depart Mother
Proceed to IP
Use sea search radar and TGP to identify Iranian naval vessels
Intercept and/or engage them as instructed by STINGRAY

Loadout: FL decides (note: maximum of one TGP per element)
Waypoints:
1. IP (30 nm SW of CAP E)
2. Target area West
3. Target area East
Package ARES
HAWG8, PIG7, TUSK2

Depart Al-Dhafra (Parking: Apron1 East)
Sink any Iranian surface vessels at or near Lavan Island
Secondary objective: any and all Iranian military units on Lavan Island

Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
1. Fence In
2. IP
3. Outpost
4. Airfield
5. N Harbour
6. E Harbour
7. S Harbour
8. Fence Out
9. Al Dhafra (RWY 31R)
QUEBEC8

Depart Al-Dhafra (Parking: Apron1 Center)
Strike runway at Lavan Island
Secondary objective: any and all Iranian military units on Lavan Island

Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
1. Al Dhafra
2. Nav
3. IP
4. Target
5. Bullseye
4 ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
4.1 Airfield operations
* Al Dhafra
* TCN: 96X
* Active runway: 31

4.2 Carrier operations
* CASE 1
* BRC: 337
* Departure time: 07:15
* Departure sequence: Elvis, Arctic, Bender
* Charlie time: 09:15
As per Carrier Ops SPINS

4.3 Tankers
As per Aerial Refueling SOP
5 COMMAND AND CONTROL
5.1 Commander
* Mission commander is STINGRAY
* Mission commander deputy is ARCTIC11
5.2 Frequencies
As per Comms SOP
5.3 Authentication
RAMROD: CHARGEUPON
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
STARTER – SAM-sites near Lavan Island suppressed
MAIN COURSE – Runway on Lavan Island destroyed
DESSERT – Naval vessels around Lavan Island destroyed

5.7 Bullseye
N26 49.00 / E53 21.00 (Lavan Island )
RESTRICTIONS (mission year 1991)

No AIM-120
No GPS-guided weapons
No HMD/JHMCS
No TGP for A-10
Maximum of one TGP per flight for Hornets and Vipers

6 ANNEXES

Recon photos of Lavan Island will be provided as they become available

Training Tuesday
2025-04-08 19:30 - 22:30 | Kola
Everyone’s welcome to this training!

Training Mission: Kola, Random WX

Planned Training:

1. F/A-18C
- Low level retards

2. F-16C
- TBU

3. F-14B
- TBU

4. AJS 37
- TBU

5. A-10C II
- DEAD practice with low probability of survival

6. AH-64D
- 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!

Operation Backfire Part 2 - Infiltrate
2025-04-10 19:30 - 23:00
RSVP: 2025-04-10 – 19:30 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity: Mission – CAP, Escort, SEAD, Air Interdiction, Runway Attack and Anti-ship Strike
Theatre: Kola
Modules: F/A-18C, AJS37, F-16CM
Prerequisites: General knowledge of module, rookies are welcome but needs to have done the intro pass in the module they sign up with.
Ni får själva komma överens om vem som är Package Lead/Flight Lead inom respektive flight!!!
Endast röda AI i detta uppdrag.

LINEUP
F/A-18C CAP
ARCTIC11 (400): kaninmat
ARCTIC12 (401): Makanan
ARCTIC13 (402):
ARCTIC14 (403):
F/A-18C CAP
BENDER21 (404): Leka
BENDER22 (405): Bankler
BENDER23 (406):
BENDER24 (407):
F/A-18C CAP
CRIMSON31 (410): frefeh
CRIMSON32 (411): deadlift
CRIMSON33 (412):
CRIMSON34 (413):
F/A-18C CAP
DUSTY41 (300): JackFlash
DUSTY42 (301): Altunuz
DUSTY43 (302):
DUSTY44 (303):
AJS 37 Runway strike/anti-ship
FENRIS61: Iquences
FENRIS62: Gripen
FENRIS63: Hagman
FENRIS64: Tony
AJS 37 Runway strike/anti-ship
GRIM71:
GRIM72:
GRIM73:
GRIM74:
F-16C SEAD
INDY91: Hofftari
INDY92: McSurfy
INDY93: Moldy
INDY94:
F-16C CAP
JESTER11: Widen
JESTER12: TheHoff
JESTER13:
JESTER14:
F/A-18C CAP
KRAKEN21 (304):
KRAKEN22 (305):
KRAKEN23 (306):
KRAKEN24 (307):
F/A-18C CAP
LION31 (310):
LION32 (311):
LION33 (312):
LION34 (313):
F-16C CAP
VENOM41: sandpatch
VENOM42: Wahlkvist
VENOM43:
VENOM44:
AWACS
STINGRAY: Blichten
STINGRAY: Baconbomb
TACTICAL: BigSwede
Airport
Ground:
Tower:
Control:

1 SITUATION
1.1 Overview
First of all, the Supreme Commander are very happy with you all. We did not lost many fighters ( I asked him about the pilots, but I got the answer, they are replaceable).
1.2 Area of operations
The border between Finland and Russia in the north.
1.3 Time and weather
* July 11 – 2025
* 23:00 local time
* Clear sky
* Wind from 203° 10kts
* FORCE QNH 2992 / 1013
1.4 Air threats
MiG-29S, Su-27 and Su-33. Expect main threat from closest enemy air bases, located all over the Kola Peninsula.
1.5 Ground threats
Manpads, Shilka, ZSU-57
1.6 Friendly forces
N/A, we are the only blue forces in the AO.
1.7 Civilian/3rd part
All civilian air traffic are grounded, the intel are not 100% sure about this.
2 MISSION
Execute the planning of the Supreme Commander Aladeen.
3 EXECUTION
3.1 Commander’s intent
Locate and destroy the SAM site at Kemi Tornio.
Destroy the Runway at Kemi Tornio
Destroy the Cargo Ships in the habour of Kemi Tornio.
Set up CAP and protect our flights.
Locate and Destroy the vessels guarding the Kemi Habour.
Locate and Destroy the build up of armed ground forces at Kuusmamo air base.
3.2 Packages
The mission contains 2 packages, callsign WOLFPACK (CAP) and PUNISHER (SEAD/Strike package).
3.3 Order of events
1. Package WOLFPACK Set up CAP.
2. AJS 37s, destroy the runway at Kemi Tornio and the cargo ships that are anchored at Kemi Habour.
3. F-15 Locate and Destroy the vessels guarding the Kemi Habour, then locate and destroy the build up of armed ground forces at Kuusmamo air base.
4. Package PUNISHER, locate at destroy the SAM-Site at Kemi Tornio. When succeeded, standby for tasking from Stingray
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: HIGH
As per SPINS
3.6 Flight tasking
Package WOLFPACK (Lead: ARCTIC11)
* Depart Kallax.
* Hold at Hotel.
* Set up CAP.
* Refuel at ARCO1 or ARCO5. All CAP flights can land at the closest blue airbase and refuel/rearm.
* RTB on order from STINGRAY.
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
1. WP – Hotel
2. WP – Cap N
3. WP – Cap S
Package PUNISHER (Lead: INDY91)
* Depart Kallax.
* Hold at Hotel.
* Locate and destroy the SA-6 site at Kemi Tornio, report Delta if successful
* Refuel at Texaco2 or Texaco4. All CAP flights can land at the closest blue airbase and refuel/rearm.
* RTB on order from STINGRAY.
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
1. WP – Hotel
2. WP – Kemi Tornio
3. WP – CAP S
¤. WP – CAP N
AJS37
* Depart Vidsel.
* Destroy Runway at Kemi Torneo, report Dirtpile if successfull.
* Destroy Cargo Ships anchored in Kemi harbour, report Grounded if successfull
* RTB
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
Hitman3
* Depart Kallax.
* Hold at Hotel.
* F-15 Locate and Destroy the vessels guarding the Kemi Habour, then locate and destroy the build up of armed ground forces at Kuusmamo air base
* Refuel at Texaco2 or Texaco4. All CAP flights can land at the closest blue airbase and refuel/rearm.
* RTB on order from STINGRAY.
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
1. WP – Hotel
2. WP – Search
3. WP – Kuusamo
4 ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
4.1 Airfield operations
* Kallax
* TCN: 98X
* Active runway: 14
* ATIS 270.500
* Vidsel
* TCN: 96X
* Active runway: 29
* Rovaniemi
* TCN: 92X
* Active runway: 21
* Vuojarvi
* TCN: 100X
* Active runway: North East
* Kittila
* TCN: 90X
* Active runway: 34
* Jokkmokk
* TCN: 94X
* Active runway: 32

2 Carrier operations
* Mother is grounded
4.3 Tankers
As per Aerial Refueling SOP
Texaco 4, is at 16000 feet and in 360kts. All other tankers as per 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
* DELTA – SA-6 site at Kemi Tornio destroyed
* DIRTPILE – Runway at Kemi Tornio destroyed
* GROUNDED – All 4 cargo ships destroyed at Kemi Tornio habour
5.7 Bullseye
N 65°21’59” E 22°28’56”
6 ANNEXES
AO

Package WOLFPACK

AJS37
4 cargo ships at N 65°43’30” E 24°33’49” feet 0 m

Kemi Tornio

Package PUNISHER
SA-6 site Kemi Tornio

Propellersöndag
2025-04-13 20:00 - 21:30 | Marianas
RSVP:
2025-04-13 – 19:59
Lineup:
Activity:
Mission – Escort / CAP
Version / Modules:
Open Beta, WW2 Asset pack, Marianas, Spitfire, Mosquito, 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 and USAF fighters are tasked with supporting offensive operations towards Tinian and Saipan islands in the north. US and Japanese naval forces are maneuvering around the Mariana islands and a major naval engagement has just started with raids from carrier based aircraft.
Situation:
We are moving supplies up to Aguijan by ship in preparation for offensive operations, provide CAP for the ships and reserve some anti-ship capability in case the Japs try to charge in with fast boats. Also, a new Japanese ace nicknamed Seiryu (Azure Dragon) has arrived with a small elite fighter unit, he is based out of Saipan. Look out for any red/black painted aircraft, they belong to the “Black Dragons” unit.
Time and weather:
* June 1944
* 10:30
* Light clouds 6000 ft
* Wind 250 / 8
* QNH 29.89
Resources
Air defence map (pdf):
LotATC Overlay (json):

Training Tuesday
2025-04-15 19:30 - 22:00 | Caucasus
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
Training Mission: CA, Random WX, daytime
Planned Training:
1. F/A-18C
– BVR for rookies
2. F-16C
– TBU
3. F-14B
– TBU
4. AJS 37
– TBU
5. A-10C II
– TBU
6. AH-64D
– 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!

Northern Sentinel - Red Avalanche #4
2025-04-17 19:30 - 23:00 | Kola
RSVP: 25 04 17 – 19:30 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity: Mission – CAP, Air Interdiction
Theatre: Kola
Modules: F-14A, AJ 37, F-16A, Mirage-2000c, F-5, F-4, UH-1H
Prerequisites: None

LINEUP
F/A-18C Strike
F-14A CAP
ELVIS51 (100): Nillefix / Wex
ELVIS52 (101): Deadlift / Hoftari
ELVIS53 (102):
ELVIS54 (103):
AJS 37 Fleet Intercept
URBAN23: CoNa
URBAN79: Begnt
URBAN04:
URBAN10:
AJS 37 Strike
GRIM71:
GRIM72:
GRIM73:
GRIM74:
F-16C CAP
INDY91: Widen
INDY92: McSurfy
INDY93:
INDY94:
F-16C CAP
JESTER11: Wahlkvist
JESTER12:
JESTER13:
JESTER14:
F-14A CAP
MUSTANG41 (104):
MUSTANG42 (105):
MUSTANG43 (106):
MUSTANG44 (107):
UH-1H Transport
NITRO51:
NITRO52:
NITRO53:
NITRO54:
F-4E
BANSHEE21 SenoreHombre / Deadgun
BANSHEE22 Troll
AH-64D Air Interdiction
RAGE91:
RAGE92:
RAGE93:
RAGE94:
AH-64D Air Interdiction
SALTY11:
SALTY12:
SALTY13:
SALTY14:
M-2000C CAP
QUEBEC81: Iquences
QUEBEC82: Sandpatch
QUEBEC83:
QUEBEC84:
F-16C CAP
VENOM41:
VENOM42:
VENOM43:
VENOM44:
AWACS
STINGRAY:
STINGRAY:
Airport
Ground:
Tower:
Control:
Carrier
Marshal:
Tower:
LSO:

1 SITUATION
The Soviet war machine is surging north like a tidal wave of steel and fire. From the Finnish border, armored columns and mechanized infantry push toward the Kola Peninsula, while a Soviet naval force advances through the Gulf of Bothnia. Their objective: a full-scale landing near Luleå to establish a new front. Enemy fighters fill the skies, SAM sites lock onto anything that moves, and missile-laden warships threaten NATO’s last defensive line.
1.2 Area of operations
Finland and border to Sovjet
1.3 Time and weather
* late summer 1982
* local time
*
*
*
1.4 Air threats
MiG-21, MiG-29A
1.5 Ground threats
1.6 Friendly forces
1.7 Civilian/3rd part
2 MISSION
Repel the sovjet attack
3 EXECUTION
3.1 Commander’s intent
Stop the invasion
3.2 Packages
3.3 Order of events
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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: HIGH
As per SPINS
3.6 Flight tasking
Not final tasking. Can change on short notice!!!
F-14A Tomcat – Long-range CAP, ready to engage Soviet fighters before they reach friendly airspace.
F-16A Fighting Falcon – Agile CAP, reinforcing the front lines against enemy aircraft.
F-5E Tiger II – Intercept Soviet attack bombers before they can hit key targets.
F-4 Phantom II – Naval strike, tasked with taking down Soviet ships before they reach NATO waters.
AJ 37 Viggen – Recon & fleet intercept, hunting Soviet vessels and gathering critical intel.
Mirage 2000C – CAP, ensuring NATO air superiority over the battlefield.
UH-1H Huey – CAS, supporting ground forces against advancing Soviet armor and infantry.
4 ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
4.1 Airfield operations
*
* TCN:
* Active runway:
* Departure via
* Approach via
4.2 Carrier operations
* CASE
* BRC:
* Departure time:
* Departure sequence:
* Charlie time:
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
* Package WOLFPACK lead is
5.2 Frequencies
As per Comms SOP
5.3 Authentication
RAMROD:
As per Authentication SOP
5.4 Freq flow (Airfield flights)
5.5 Freq flow (Carrier flights)
5.6 Brevity
* TANGOUNIFORM – Mission declared successful
* NIGHTFALL – Abort mission
5.7 Bullseye
6 TECHNICAL
F-16C limitations to make it closer to a F-16A. List can change until mission date.
Data Link (Link-16) – Turn off.
HMS (Helmet-Mounted Cueing System) – Turn off.
Sniper/LANTIRN Pods – Do not use.
AGM-88 HARM – Do not use.
JDAM – Do not use.
AIM-120 AMRAAM – Do not use.
Modern Radar Modes – Limit to RWS (Range While Search), STT (Single Target Track), and ACM (Air Combat Maneuvering) (no ground radar).
Turn off one MFD to operate with only one.
GPS was not available; use INS and update INS in flight as it begins to drift.
6 ANNEXES
Maps

Operation Frosty Hammer
2025-04-17 19:30 - 23:00 | Kola
RSVP: 2025 04 17 – 19:30 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity: Mission – CAP, Air Interdiction
Theatre: Kola
Modules: F-16C, F/A-18C, F-14B, AJS 37, A-10C, AH-64, OH-58
Prerequisites: None

PLANNED SLOTS:
Package SLEDGE, Kittilä -> Zelenoborski
– VENOM 4 SEAD
– JESTER 1 SEAD Escort / Escort for BENDER 2
– BENDER 2 Strike
– MUSTANG 4 CAP / Sweep
Voujärvi -> Alakourtti
– FENRIS 6 BK-90 Strike
Package REAPER, Kemi Tornio -> Skogsfarp
– RAGE 9 Interdiction
– PIG 7 Interdiction / FAC
– BLACKJACK 4 Recon

LINEUP
F/A-18C Strike – Kaninmat, Makanan, Bankler, Leka
BENDER21 (404): Bankler
BENDER22 (405): Kaninmat
BENDER23 (406): Leka
BENDER24 (407): Makanan
AJS 37 SEAD Strike Alakourtti – Goofy, Iquences, Frefeh, Fille
FENRIS61:Goofy
FENRIS62: Iquences
FENRIS63: Goofy
FENRIS64: Fille
A-10C Air Interdiction / FAC – JackFlash, Hofftari
PIG71: JackFlash
PIG72: Hofftari
PIG73:
PIG74:
F-16C SEAD – Wahlkvist
VENOM41: Wahlkvist
VENOM42:
VENOM43:
VENOM44:
F-16C SEAD Escort – Widen, Pahi
JESTER11: Widen
JESTER12: Pahi
JESTER13:
JESTER14:
F-14B CAP – Deadlift
MUSTANG41 (104): Deadlift
MUSTANG42 (105):
MUSTANG43 (106):
MUSTANG44 (107):
CH-47F Transport
GREYHOUND31:
GREYHOUND32:
GREYHOUND33:
GREYHOUND34:
AH-64D Air Interdiction
RAGE91:
RAGE92:
RAGE93:
RAGE94:
AH-64D Air Interdiction
SALTY11:
SALTY12:
SALTY13:
SALTY14:
OH-58D Reconnaissance
BLACKJACK41: Kingtiger45, Asken
BLACKJACK42:
BLACKJACK43:
BLACKJACK44:
A-10C Air Interdiction
PIG71:
PIG72:
PIG73:
PIG74:
F-15E Strike
HITMAN31:
HITMAN32:
HITMAN33:
HITMAN34:
AWACS
STINGRAY: Moldy (will be flying F-16 if a pilot is missing for 2x two-ship)
STINGRAY:
Airport
Ground:
Tower:
Control:
Carrier
Marshal:
Tower:
LSO:

1 SITUATION
1.1 Overview
The russians decided to test NATO article 5, just as if they didn’t have their hands already full. They invaded finland to protect russian minorities. Initial gains due to the element of surprise went up to a front line only kilometers east of Kemi Tornio where the initiative stalled. Even the americans are actively supporting the operations, in an eager move to regain trust in europe.
In a move to break the enemy’s back air operations focus an the area KUUSAMO – LOUKHI – ZELENOBORSKI – KANDALAKSHA with the intend of cutting off the whole peninsula from supplies, hoping to entirely collapse the enemy’s ability to continue fighting and force them back into negotiations.

Own ground operations are currently focussing along the axis KEMI TORNIO – KUUSAMO (small blue arrows) in an attempt to cut off enemy forces further by cutting off PYAOZERSKI, the only road and rail connection to KUUSAMO which is currently the main supply axis for the russian forces in Finland.
1.2 Area of operations
Todays mission will take us deep into enemy territory, about 75nm east of ALAKOURTTI airbase.
Waypoints SLEDGE:

Attention, FENRIS 6 starts from Voujärvi and will have:
– 1: Voujärvi
– 2: Penetration point
– 3: Ingress point
– 4: Alakourtti
Waypoints REAPER:

Satellite image from Alakourtti some hours ago:

1.3 Time and weather
* February 10 – 2025
* 10:00 local time
* Scattered
* Wind 320 / 2
* QNH 3020 / 1023
1.4 Air threats
MiG-29, Su-27, MiG-31.
MiG-29 and Su-27 are often used as point interceptors, while MiG-31s are regularly conducting CAP and sweep sorties along the front line.
1.5 Ground threats
All from MANPADS to SA-10. Mostly consisting of SA-10 and SA-11 batteries on airports and SA-15 as point defense. Most of these are connected into their integrated air defense system (IADS), posing a serious threat to own operations.
– One SA-10 is active at ALAKOURTTI.
– Earlier recon sorties show indications of SA-15 near ZELENOBORSKI and at least one SA-11 northwest of the target. It seems to not cover the target, but it’s rather close.
1.6 Friendly forces
N/A, we are the only blue forces in the AO.
1.7 Civilian/3rd part
Nothing. It is pretty cold, civilians have left the area and the area is sparsely populated.
2 MISSION
Todays operation aims to disable the supply area in ZELENOBORSKI, located east of ALAKOURTTI and south of KANDALAKSHA about 75nm in russian territory. This is one storage area supporting enemy operations near SAVUKOSKI, threatening to push the front line further in the VOUJÄRVI / ROVANIEMI direction.
3 EXECUTION
3.1 Commander’s intent
Take out the supply area at ZELENOBORSKI, consisting of
– 2x ammo bunker
– 2x fuel tank
– 1x railway station

The task for the helicopters is to relieve pressure on KEMI TORNIO by attacking ground forces east of that point.

There is only one main road, and currently, the enemy holds these positions. The positions marked with “Skogsfarp” are places on which you can rearm if we get to hold these. You are not expected to progress all the way to Kuusamo, but to hopefully progress up to the first FARP, which is 30nm east of KEMI TORNIO.
It is unknown which units are there, but there is at least one group of artillery located roughly 15nm east of KEMI TORNIO near the intersection of road 923 coming down from TERVOLA and road 924 going from SIMO along the river northbound, between the both first, most western blue arrows on the picture above.
3.2 Packages
The mission contains 2 packages, callsign SLEDGE which consists of the strike package. The other package is REAPER and is tasked with relieving the pressure on KEMI TORNIO.
3.3 Order of events

Package SLEDGE will form up over VOUJÄRVI (Steerpoint 2 for all except of FENRIS who starts from that point). The tasking for SLEDGE consists of two phases:
1. Disabling the SA-10 at ALAKOURTTI airfield.
In order to do so, a flight of F/A-18 will engage the target with TALDS, followed up by F-16 (VENOM 4) and AJS-37 (FENRIS 6) that will use hard-kill munition to take the site down for good. According to intel, there is an EWR to the north of the airfield that should be taken out. Expect SA-15 as point defense. As a minimal requirement, emptying out the SA-10 site with decoys can be considered as a success for this phase.
VENOM 4 will be tasked with taking out the SA-10 radar while it is busy with TALD and JSOW from (AI) hornets and will afterwards be top cover for FENRIS 6 who will strike Alakourtti with BK90.
If remaining ordnance and fuel allows, the further tasking for VENOM will be supporting JESTER 1 on their way in.
MUSTANG 4 will provide TARCAP during the operation, and, if possible, cover the retreat of JESTER 1 and BENDER 2 later.
2. When the TALD flight consisting of 4 hornets has dropped the first JSOW / TALD wave, JESTER 1 and BENDER 2 will penetrate russian airspace at waypoint 3. If the SA-10 is considered supressed at this point, the attack will follow a HI-HI-HI scheme, otherwise, it will be HI-LO-HI, with a nap of the earth profile after steerpoint 3 and a popup 20nm prior to target. Expect SA-15 to be active around the target area, so release your weapons from altitude which will also give the penetrators enough kinetic energy to actually break the bunkers.
According to intel, we have one SA-11 northwest of the target.
As enemy interceptors are expected to appear within minutes of the attack being known, we need to be fast. It is recommended to keep the package tight and pretty fast.
Green vector is the way you came in, as there might be air defenses in the south.
Trip distance is about 200nm to the target, so about 400nm in total.
The whole operation is expected to shield off package REAPER from any enemy fighters during that time.
Package REAPER will hunt enemy ground units from KEMI TORNIO to point SKOGSFARP, about 30nm east of KEMI TORNIO. Enemy troops are holding some bridges along the road from SIMO (on the coast) to point SKOGSFARP, and are suspected to have placed artillery along the intersection of the road coming from TERVOLA and the one coming north from SIMO.
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
Every pre-planned flight in Package SLEDGE (except FENRIS) has the following waypoints:
1: KITTILÄ
2: VOUJÄRVI
3: PENETRATION POINT – at this point, we either stick to a high profile or drop to low altitude.
4: IP POINT
5: TARGET
6: ALAKOURTTI – DO NOT OVERFLY. This is as a reference to a known SA-10 position.
EGRESS is expected to go the same route just backwards, unless the SA-10 is gone and we can egress on high altitude.
FENRIS 6 has
1: VOUJÄRVI
2: PENETRATION POINT – at this point, we either stick to a high profile or drop to low altitude.
3: IP POINT
4: ALAKOURTTI
These steerpoints are not mandatory, neither is FENRIS 6 required to stick to them- but coordination with VENOM flight should take place.
For Package REAPER, the waypoints will be as follows:
1. KEMI TORNIO
2. Own troops
3 to 6. Road to first FARP point, known enemy position
Package SLEDGE (Lead: BENDER2 (?) )

ARCTIC1
TBA
ELVIS5
TBA
FENRIS6
TBA
HAWG8
TBA
RAGE9
TBA
4 ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
4.1 Airfield operations
KITTILÄ airbase. Alternate landing strips are VOUJÄRVI and ROVANIEMI, both rather close to the front.
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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
N/A
As per Carrier Ops SPINS

4.3 Tankers
As per Aerial Refueling SOP
Tankers are above KITTILÄ so they are of little use- and we can’t take them deep into enemy territory.
5 COMMAND AND CONTROL
5.1 Commander
* Mission commander is STINGRAY
5.2 Frequencies
As per Comms SOP
5.3 Authentication
RAMROD: ANGERSTICK
As per Authentication SOP
5.4 Freq flow (Airfield flights)
7, 9, 3/5, 7
Remain on Tower (ch 7) during startup and departure. Go to Check in (ch 9). Expect Tactical (ch 3) or CAP A (ch 5). Use Tower (ch 7) for recovery.

5.5 Freq flow (Carrier flights)
1, 9, 3/5, 16, 1
Remain on Tower (ch 1) during startup and departure. Go to Check in (ch 9). Expect Tactical (ch 3) or CAP A (ch 5). Use Marshal (ch 16) and Tower (ch 1) for recovery.

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

5.7 Bullseye
N 66 58.28′ E 30 20.43′ (ALAKOURTTI)
6 ANNEXES

PropellerSöndag
2025-04-20 20:00 - 21:00
RSVP:
2025-20-04 – 19:59
Activity:
Mission
Modules & lineup:
WW2 Asset pack, Cold War Germany
Spit: Fille, Goofy, Frefeh, Iquences
P-51: Apollo, Urist, Jinx, CoNa
P47: –
Bf-109: BigSwede, Troll
Fw-190A8: –
Fw-190D9: –
Background:
The war in Europe is coming to an end. East of Frankfurt at the USAF station Gelnhausen, the pilots are mainly providing ground support to push the Germans into a surrender.
Situation:
The enemy has destroyed most bridges in their retreat, and to ease our advance, the army is trying to save one of the last bridges. It’s located 26nm southeast of Gelnhausen. Even though the Luftwaffe is weak, they might still show up to ruin our plans. Defend the bridge.

Time and weather:
* End of march 1945
* Nice weather, light winds.
* Rwy 27 active.

Note: Gelnhausen is a temporary field; it’s short, and there are obstacles during climb out in both directions.
Restrictions:
– P-47D, max takeoff weight: 14,000 lbs (6350 kg) with 20° flap.
– P-51D, tested to a takeoff weight of 10,000 lbs (4500 kg) with margin, exceed at own risk.
– Spitfire Mk. IX, no restriction.

Training Tuesday
2025-04-22 19:30 - 22:00 | Caucasus
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
Training Mission: CA, clear weather
Planned Training:
1. F/A-18C
– E-CAS procedures
2. F-16C
– TBU
3. F-14B
– TBU
4. AJS 37
– TBU
5. A-10C II
– TBU
6. AH-64D
– 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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Photos of WPs

Kneeboard maps (Included in mission kneeboard)

Lekas radarkurs
2025-04-29 19:30 - 21:00
Feeling lost in a world of STT, RWS, TWS, RAID, PRF and more? Learn how to operate the Hornet’s radar like a pro! This training tuesday will mainly consist of a lecture with video examples. No flying required. It will be specific to the F/A-18C Hornet but many concepts are valid for other airframes so feel free to participate even if you fly another module.

Training Tuesday
2025-04-29 19:30 - 22:30 | Cold War Germany
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
Training Mission: CWG else SY, LimitedMap, RealWX
Planned Training:
1. F/A-18C
– Lekas radarkurs
2. F-16C
– TBU
3. F-14B
– TBU
4. AJS 37
– TBU
5. A-10C II
– TBU
6. AH-64D
– TBU
7. F-4E
– Basic Procedures
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!

Exercise Cautious Guard - Day 2
2025-05-01 19:30
Time: 01 05 25 – 19:30 (Last signup time: 01 05 25 – 19:00)
Activity: Mission/exercise
Map: Cold War Germany
Available ACFT: F1EE & BE, F-4E, F-5E
Day 1

LINEUP
–
F-4E Strike (Backup F-4Es)
Banshee 21:
Banshee 22:
Banshee 23:
Banshee 24:
F1EE & BE Strike
Cylon 31: Fille
Cylon 32: Urist
Cylon 33:
Cylon 34:
F-4E Strike
Merlin 41: Nillefix / DeadGun
Merlin 42: Moldy / Troll
Merlin 43: Jedi / Bacon
Merlin 44:
F-5 Strike
Zippy 81: Hofftari
Zippy 82: Iquences
Zippy 83: Bankler
Zippy 84: Goofy
Büchel TWR: Blichten
Stingray: Blichten

1 SITUATION
1.1 Overview
August, 1979.
Germany is organizing a defense exercise named Cautious Guard. Büchel Air Base has been chosen to host fighter squadrons. The exercise is focused on low-level strike operations. Norwegian and French squadrons have been invited and will take part.
Daily exercises are to be flown. Initially, they will be single-route operations, but as the missions progress, more advanced multi-route and time-on-target operations take over.
The Norwegians are from Rygge Air Station, Sq. 336 flying F-5 Freedom Fighters,
France is providing a few F1s. And joining from Hopsten is the 72nd Jagdgeschwader with their F-4s.
1.2 Area of operations
Central and south Hessen, limited by Hockenheim in the south, Geibelstadt and Fritzlar in the east, and RAF Gütersloh in the north. It consists of varying countryside and is populated by smaller towns. Frankfurt is the only large city located in the AO.
1.3 Time and weather
*Midday, 1255CET
*Overcast 3500ft
* QNH 1021hpa / 30.16inhg
* Target QFE 951hpa / 28.09inhg
1.4 Air threat
None
1.5 Ground/Surface threat
None
1.6 Friendly forces
German army garrison 1nm south of the target.
1.7 Civilian/3rd part
Beware of civilian air traffic outside the AO. Frankfurt has heavy commercial traffic and expect GA activity outside our corridors and airspaces.
2 MISSION
The objective is to achieve a coordinated attack on a simulated train station built north of the Schwarzenborn garrison in R98.
3 EXECUTION
3.1 Commander’s intent
To destroy the target within 3 minutes from the first bomb release to the last.
Achieve this with ToT, level bombing, or rockets and an ingress/egress altitude of less than 500ft AGL.
INS navigation is allowed.
3.2 Packages
SWORD – Cylon 3, Merlin 4, Zippy 8.
3.3 Order of events
(Times in CET)

-Depart, exit E
-Ingress
-13:41 Zippy strikes the supply depot.
-13:42 Cylon strikes the station building
-13:43 Merlin strikes the parked train
-Egress
-Arrival, entry S
-14:10 landing
3.4 Rules of engagement
ROE: A – Peacetime
As per SPINS
3.5 Acceptable level of risk
ALR: LOW
As per SPINS
3.6 Flight tasking
(Times in CET)

Zippy 8
Destroy the supply yard behind the station.
Timeline
Takeoff: 13:24:42 (Rolling 13:24:12)
355kt, Büchel to IP
400kt, IP to TGT
TGT: 13:41:00
Free speed, TGT to CLIMB
Waypoints
IP: BUE R-061 / 38.7NM, [N50° 36′ E07° 49′]
Z1: [N50° 42′ E08° 29′]
Z2: [N50° 50′ E08° 53′]
TGT: [N50° 54′ E09° 25′]
EGRESS: [N51° 01′ E09° 16′]
CLIMB (3500ft MSL): [N50° 22′ E07° 36′]
ENTRY S: [N49° 58′ E07° 00′]
Loadout: 4 x Mk82 Snakeye, 1 x drop tank, 2 x AIM-9P

Cylon 3
Destroy the station building.
Timeline
Takeoff: 13:25:12 (Rolling 13:24:42)
355kt, Büchel to IP
455kt, IP to TGT
TGT: 13:42:00
Free speed, TGT to CLIMB
Waypoints
1. Büchel Air Base
2. IP: BUE R-061 / 38.7NM, [N50° 36′ E07° 49′]
3. C1: [N50° 55′ E08° 09′]
4. C2: [N51° 03′ E09° 17′]
5. TGT: [N50° 54′ E09° 25′]
6. EGRESS: [N51° 01′ E09° 16′]
7. CLIMB (3500ft MSL): [N50° 22′ E07° 36′]
8. ENTRY S: [N49° 58′ E07° 00′]
Loadout: 6 x SAMP 250kg HD, 2 x drop tanks, 2 x R550
Merlin 4
Destroy the train parked at the station.
Timeline
Takeoff: 13:25:42 (Rolling 13:25:12)
355kt, Büchel to IP
445kt, IP to TGT
TGT: 13:43:00
Free speed, TGT to CLIMB
Waypoints
1. IP: BUE R-061 / 38.7NM, [N50° 36′ E07° 49′]
2. M1: [N50° 26′ E08° 53′]
3. M2: [N50° 28′ E09° 06′]
4. TGT: [N50° 54′ E09° 25′]
5. EGRESS: [N51° 01′ E09° 16′]
6. CLIMB (3500ft MSL): [N50° 22′ E07° 36′]
7. ENTRY S: [N49° 58′ E07° 00′]
Loadout: 6 x Mk82 Snakeye, 2 x drop tanks, 4 x AIM-9P, 4 x AIM-7E
4 ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
4.1 Airfield operations
* Büchel Air Base
* TCN: BUE 118X
* Active runway: 03
5 COMMAND AND CONTROL
5.1 Commander
* Mission commander is Zippy 81
5.2 Frequencies
As per Comms SOP
5.3 Authentication
RAMROD: STANDGUARD
As per Authentication SOP
5.4 Freq flow
7, 3, 7
No clearance is required for startup. Contact tower (ch 7) for taxi and departure. Tactical/Stringray (ch 3). If Stingray is awake, expect RAMROD. Use Tower (ch 7) for recovery.
5.6 Brevity
– TANGOUNIFORM: Mission declared successful
– NIGHTFALL: Abort mission
– ROLEX: Zippy departure time, CET13:24:42.
5.7 Bullseye
–
6 ANNEXES
MISSION FILE WITH PREPARED MAP FOR NAV

Included in kneeboard.
Included in kneeboard.
[RED = CYLON] [DARK BLUE = MERLIN] [LIGHT BLUE = ZIPPY] TGT, simulated train station. [RED = CYLON] [DARK BLUE = MERLIN] [LIGHT BLUE = ZIPPY.]
XXX

END

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

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

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

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

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

4.3 Tankers
As per Aerial Refueling SOP
5 COMMAND AND CONTROL
5.1 Commander
* Mission commander is STINGRAY
* Mission commander deputy is ARCTIC11
5.2 Frequencies
As per Comms SOP
5.3 Authentication
RAMROD: GRANDSLICE
As per Authentication SOP
5.4 Freq flow (Airfield flights)
7, 9, 3/5, 7
Remain on Tower (ch 7) during startup and departure. Go to Check in (ch 9). Expect Tactical (ch 3) or CAP A (ch 5). Use Tower (ch 7) for recovery.

5.5 Freq flow (Carrier flights)
1, 9, 3/5, 16, 1
Remain on Tower (ch 1) during startup and departure. Go to Check in (ch 9). Expect Tactical (ch 3) or CAP A (ch 5). Use Marshal (ch 16) and Tower (ch 1) for recovery.

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

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

Propellersöndag
2025-05-04 20:00 - 22:00 | Normandy
Normandy Duel
Activity:
Mission – CAP, Escort and Strike

Training Tuesday
2025-05-06 19:30 - 22:30 | Syria
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
Training Mission: (SY, LimitedMap, RealWX)
Planned Training:
Basic ECAS procedures for all flights registered for Syrian Dawn – Road to Homs and expected to carry out ECAS missions.
All other flights are welcome to participate or conduct their own training or within the training teams listed below.
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
– 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!

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

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

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

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

4.2 Carrier operations
* CASE 1
* BRC: 030
* Departure time: 06:15
* Departure sequence: N/A
* Charlie time: 08.15
As per Carrier Ops SPINS

4.3 Tankers
As per Aerial Refueling SOP
5 COMMAND AND CONTROL
5.1 Commander
* Mission commander is STINGRAY
* Mission commander deputy is ARCTIC11
5.2 Frequencies
As per Comms SOP
Expected freqs for Forward Observers:
ALPHA 1-6: #5
ALPHA 1-7: #10
ALPHA 1-8: #13
5.3 Authentication
RAMROD: GRANDSLICE
As per Authentication SOP
5.4 Freq flow (Airfield flights)
7, 9, 3/5, 7
Remain on Tower (ch 7) during startup and departure. Go to Check in (ch 9). Expect Tactical (ch 3) or direct to FO (ch 5 / 10 / 13). (Use Tower (ch 7) for recovery.

5.5 Freq flow (Carrier flights)
1, 9, 3/5, 16, 1
Remain on Tower (ch 1) during startup and departure. Go to Check in (ch 9). Expect Tactical (ch 3) or direct to FO (ch 5 / 10 / 13). Use Marshal (ch 16) and Tower (ch 1) for recovery.

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

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

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

Rene Mouawad Air Base

Training Tuesday
2025-05-13 19:30 - 22:00 | Syria
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
Training Mission: SY, Random Weather (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
– 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!

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

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

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

3.2 Packages
AOA NORTH: Blackjack4 and Bravo1

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

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

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

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

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

Killbox, objectives and holds

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

Rene Mouawad Air Base

Propellersöndag
2025-05-18 20:00 - 21:30 | Marianas
RSVP:
2025-05-18 – 19:59
Lineup:
Activity:
Mission – A/G / CAP
Version / Modules:
Open Beta, WW2 Asset pack, Marianas, Spitfire, Mosquito, 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 and USAF fighters are tasked with supporting offensive operations towards Tinian and Saipan islands in the north. US and Japanese naval forces are maneuvering around the Mariana islands and a major naval engagement has just started with raids from carrier based aircraft.
Situation:
A depot with enemy armor has been located on the north part of Tinian. Attack the depot and hunt down any vehicles trying to escape. Expect enemy fighters scrambling from Saipan. Look out for any red/black painted aircraft, they belong to the “Black Dragons” unit.
Time and weather:
* June 1944
* 15:30
* Clear
* Wind 230 / 7
* QNH 30.11
Resources

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

Training Tuesday
2025-05-20 19:30 - 22:00 | Caucasus
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
Training Mission: CA, Random WX, Day
Planned Training:
1. F/A-18C
– Tanker intercepts and AAR
2. F-16C
– TBU
3. F-14B
– TBU
4. AJS 37
– TBU
5. A-10C II
– TBU
6. AH-64D
– 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!

Training Thursday
2025-05-22 19:30 - 22:00 | Syria
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
Training Mission: Syria, Clear weather, Day
Planned Training:
1. F/A-18C
– THT-like deep strike on Kharab Ishk
(This will be hosted on the secondary server, i.e. the primary will be available for the usual training mission.)
2. F-16C
– TBU
3. F-14B
– TBU
4. AJS 37
– TBU
5. A-10C II
– TBU
6. AH-64D
– 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!

Training Tuesday
2025-05-27 19:30 - 22:00 | Caucasus
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
Training Mission: CA, random weather, daytime
Planned Training:
1. F/A-18C
– SLAM-ER
2. F-16C
– TBU
3. F-14B
– TBU
4. AJS 37
– TBU
5. A-10C II
– TBU
6. AH-64D
– 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!

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

LINEUP
F/A-18C CAP
ARCTIC11 (400): Kaninmat
ARCTIC12 (401): Nikemo
ARCTIC13 (402): Bouncer
ARCTIC14 (403): Shrimp
F/A-18C CAP
BENDER21 (404): Yaotl
BENDER22 (405): Makanan
BENDER23 (406):
BENDER24 (407):
F/A-18C CAP
CRIMSON31 (410):
CRIMSON32 (411):
CRIMSON33 (412):
CRIMSON34 (413):
F/A-18C CAP
DUSTY41 (300):
DUSTY42 (301):
DUSTY43 (302):
DUSTY44 (303):
F-14B CAP
ELVIS51 (100):
ELVIS52 (101):
ELVIS53 (102):
ELVIS54 (103):
F-16C CAP
INDY91: Pahi
INDY92: Widen
INDY93: Mags
INDY94:
F-16C CAP
JESTER11: Sive
JESTER12: Wahlkvist
JESTER13:
JESTER14:
F-14B CAP
MUSTANG41 (104): Nillefix / Deadgun
MUSTANG42 (105): TheHoff / WeX
MUSTANG43 (106): SenorHombre / Troll
MUSTANG44 (107):
F-16C CAP
VENOM41:
VENOM42:
VENOM43:
VENOM44:
AWACS
STINGRAY: Blichten
STINGRAY: Moldy
STINGRAY: Baconbomb
Airport
Ground: Keiserkosti
Tower: Keiserkosti
Control:
Carrier
Marshal:
Tower:
LSO:

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

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

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

4.3 Tankers
As per Aerial Refueling SOP
Note: Both TEXACO2 and TEXACO4 orbit at 360 kts
5 COMMAND AND CONTROL
5.1 Commander
* Mission commander is STINGRAY
* Mission commander deputy is ARCTIC11
5.2 Frequencies
As per Comms SOP
5.3 Authentication
RAMROD: GRANDSLICE
As per Authentication SOP
5.4 Freq flow (Airfield flights)
7, 9, 3/5, 7
Remain on Tower (ch 7) during startup and departure. Go to Check in (ch 9). Expect CAP A (ch 5) or CAP B (ch 10). Use Tower (ch 7) for recovery.

5.5 Freq flow (Carrier flights)
1, 9, 3/5, 16, 1
Remain on Tower (ch 1) during startup and departure. Go to Check in (ch 9). Expect CAP A (ch 5) or CAP B (ch 10). Use Marshal (ch 16) and Tower (ch 1) for recovery.

5.6 Brevity
* TANGOUNIFORM – Mission declared successful
* NIGHTFALL – Abort mission
5.7 Bullseye
N 34 35.00′ E 35 59.20′ (Shoreline east of CAP MID)
6 ANNEXES
