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

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

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

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

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

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

4.3 Tankers
As per Aerial Refueling SOP
5 COMMAND AND CONTROL
5.1 Commander
* Mission commander is STINGRAY
* Mission commander deputy is ELVIS51
5.2 Frequencies
As per Comms SOP
5.3 Authentication
RAMROD: GRANDSLICE
As per Authentication SOP
5.4 Freq flow (Airfield flights)
7, 9, 3/5, 7
Remain on Tower (ch 7) during startup and departure. Go to Check in (ch 9). Expect Tactical (ch 3) or CAP A (ch 5). Use Tower (ch 7) for recovery.

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

5.6 Brevity
* TBA

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

Known SA-systems

Active air bases and CAP points

The Longest Day
2025-10-18 16:00 - 22:00 | Persian Gulf
RSVP: 25 10 18 – 16:00 (14:00 Zulu) – please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan
Activity: Mission – CAP, Air Interdiction, SEAD, Strike
Theatre: Persian Gulf
Modules: F-14B, F-15E, F-16C, F/A-18C, A-10C, AH-64
Prerequisites: AAR for all fixed wing
Mission maker: Blichten
Expect an exhausting 6h+ mission, likely flying multiple sorties with some down time in between but bring your MA-certified piddle pack just in case!! (If you are weak and/or time constrained, shorter slots of approx 2h will also be availabe.)

LINEUP
F/A-18C CAP/Strike/SEAD
ARCTIC11 (400): Kaninmat
ARCTIC12 (401): Makanan
ARCTIC13 (402): Moose
ARCTIC14 (403): Bankler (Sortie 1 only) / NIemih (Sortie 3 only)
F/A-18C CAP/Strike/SEAD
BENDER21 (404): Leka
BENDER22 (405): Enska
BENDER23 (406): Yaotl
BENDER24 (407): Bankler
F/A-18C
CRIMSON31 (410):
CRIMSON32 (411):
CRIMSON33 (412):
CRIMSON34 (413):
F-14B CAP
ELVIS51 (100):
ELVIS52 (101):
ELVIS53 (102):
ELVIS54 (103):
A-10C Air Interdiction
HAWG81:
HAWG82:
HAWG83:
HAWG84:
F-16C CAP
INDY91: Wahlkvist
INDY92: Hofftari
INDY93:
INDY94:
F-16C SEAD
JESTER11: Moldy
JESTER12: Widen
JESTER13:
JESTER14:
F-14B CAP
MUSTANG41 (104): SenorHombre / Deadgun
MUSTANG42 (105): Deadlift / (TheHoff)
MUSTANG43 (106):
MUSTANG44 (107):
AH-64D Air Interdiction
RAGE91: BFQ / Troll
RAGE92: Asken / Jinx
RAGE93:
RAGE94:
F-16C
VENOM41:
VENOM42:
VENOM43:
VENOM44:
AWACS
STINGRAY: Apollo
STINGRAY: Blichten
Airport
Ground:
Tower:
Control:
Carrier
Marshal:
Tower:
LSO:

1 SITUATION
1.1 Overview
On August 20, 1998, the US conducted Operation Infinite Reach, a cruise missile strike against targets in Afghanistan and Sudan. In the aftermath of the strike, there were loud complaints from the usual suspects – Russia, Cuba, China and the Arab League. Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei went so far as to describe the attack as “terrorism”, threatening to punish those responsible for “attacks against Islam”.
Determined to show resolve, president Clinton ordered the US 5th fleet to conduct a freedom of navigation exercise in the Persian Gulf. Two days later, on August 22nd, Carrier Strike Group 11 lead by USS Theodore Roosevelt transited the Strait of Hormuz at full battle stations. As CENTCOM expected, the Iranians eventually stood down and the strike group proceeded into the Gulf, staying just outside Iran’s internationally recognized territorial waters.
Before dawn on August 23rd, with the strike group about to turn south toward Qatar, a surprise strike was launched by the Iranians. A massive volley of Silkworm missiles overwhelmed the strike group’s air defenses, damaging several ships including the Roosevelt herself which was rendered unable to conduct air operations.
Simultaneous Shahab (Scud-B) missile strikes on airfields in Saudi, Kuwait, Qatar and UAE disabled most of the allied airfields in the region.
Roosevelt and the rest of CSG 11 must now limp towards relative safety in Qatar, with little friendly air cover. Meanwhile, it is assumed the Iranians are reloading and repositioning their silkworm launchers for a second attack. One that would surely spell doom for the Carrier and indeed all of CSG-11. Adding insult to injury, the Iranian Air Force is likely to launch sorties as soon as they realize the extent of the damage.
Rushing to the scene from the Arabian Sea is CSG 9, led by USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). For most of the day, they will be the only significant USN resource in the area.
USAF performed a quick strike on Tunb Island immediately after the attack on CSG-11 but were then stuck at Al Dhafra when the SCUDs hit. The Air Force is now preparing to mount a more significant air presence over the Gulf but most of the resources will have to be ferried long distances before they become available. CENTCOM estimates another 6 hours before full operational strength is achieved in the AO. Until then, USAF will rely on a few squadrons based in Saudi Arabia and UAE.
1.2 Area of operations
Persian Gulf
1.3 Time and weather
* Aug 23 1998
* 05:30 local time
* SCT/BKN 18/20
* Wind from 250 / 4
* Temp 21°C
* FORCE QNH 2992 / 1013
1.4 Air threats
MiG-21, MiG-29, F-4E, F-14A
F-4E, MiG-21 and MiG-29 based in Bandar Abbas, Qeshm and Lavan.
F4-E and F-14 based in Shiraz.
1.5 Ground threats
SA-10 Bandar Abbas. SA-2 Qeshm and Lavan Islands. SA-6 NW of Lavan Island.
1.6 Friendly forces
The damaged battle group CSG-11 is 70 nm N of Oman.
Friendly SAM systems:
Patriot in Doha (Qatar) and Khaimah (UAE). Hawk in Khasab (UAE).
1.7 Civilian/3rd part
Civilian air traffic is suspended over the AO.
2 MISSION
Bring USS Theodore Roosevelt and the rest of Carrier Strike Group 11 to safety in Oman.
Neutralize Iranian Silkworm launchers.
Prevent the Iranian Air Force from interfering with our objectives.
Maximize destruction of Iranian military units and installations.
3 EXECUTION
3.1 Commander’s intent
Tomahawk strikes will be aimed at major Iranian air bases known to house fighters. Supplies are limited and we expect that this will at most buy us 1-2 hours before repairs can be made.
CSG-9 with USS Abraham Lincoln will transit from the Gulf of Oman through the Strait of Hormuz with the intention of conducting strikes on Iranian installations as well as providing air cover.
USAF will provide air cover for CSG-11 until CSG-9 is on station.
3.2 Packages
The mission contains 3 packages, callsign VULTURE (USAF fixed wing), JACKAL (rotary wing) and ORCA (USN fixed wing).

3.3 Order of events
Stage 1 (from mission start 05:30 = 16.30 IRL):
ORCA sets up CAP focused on the Strait of Hormuz and conducts SEAD/DEAD (SA-10 Bandar Abbas and SA-2 Qeshm).
JACKAL strikes Qeshm Island with focus on disabling aircraft on the ground.
VULTURE sets up CAP focused on CSG-11, currently west of Lavan Island, and conducts SEAD/DEAD (SA-2 Lavan Island and SA-6 site NW of Lavan)
Stage 2 (from approx 08:00 = 19.00 IRL):
ORCA continues CAP mission, expecting increasing opposition as IRAF air bases are repaired.
VULTURE and JACKAL focus on finding and destroying Iranian Silkworm launchers.
Stage 3 (from approx 10:00 = 21.00 IRL):
All packages perform retaliatory strikes on Iranian air and naval bases.
For all flights: Each stage represents a potential respawn point
Vipers use Venom4 to respawn at Al Dhafra – flight has the same WP as Indy and Jester
3.4 Rules of engagement
ROE: C
As per SPINS
3.5 Acceptable level of risk
ALR: HIGH
As per SPINS
3.6 Flight tasking
Package ORCA (Lead: ELVIS51)
ELVIS5
* Maintain CAP as directed by STINGRAY
* During Phase 3 assist in Strike on Bandar Abbas if air picture allows
Loadout: FL decides (no limit on # of AIM-54)
Waypoints:
1. CAP W (N26°05.00′ E52°51.00′)
2. CAP M (N25°55.00′ E54°31.00′)
3. CAP E (N25°41.00′ E55°49.00′)
4. SA-2 Qeshm Island (N26°44.03′ E55°53.24′ elev 9 ft)
5. SA-10 Bandar Abbas (N27°11.93′ E56°22.33′ elev 19 ft)
ARCTIC1
* Phase1: SEAD/DEAD SA-10 Bandar Abbas and SA-2 Qeshm island
* Phase2: CAP as directed by STINGRAY
* Phase3: Strike on Bandar Abbas air base
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
1. CAP W
2. CAP M
3. CAP E
4. SA-2 Qeshm Island
5. SA-10 Bandar Abbas
BENDER2
* Phase1: SEAD/DEAD SA-10 Bandar Abbas and SA-2 Qeshm island
* Phase2: CAP as directed by STINGRAY
* Phase3: Strike on Bandar Abbas air base
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
1. CAP W
2. CAP M
3. CAP E
4. SA-2 Qeshm Island
5. SA-10 Bandar Abbas
Package VULTURE (Lead: INDY91)
INDY9
* Air Start between Riyadh and Bahrain
* As needed: Refuel at TEXACO2/4 or rearm/refuel Al Dhafra (expected repaired NLT 07:00)
* All phases: CAP as directed by STINGRAY
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
1. CAP W
2. CAP M
3. CAP E
4. SA-2 Lavan Island (approx)
5. SA-6 near Lavan Island (approx)
JESTER1
* Air Start between Riyadh and Bahrain
* As needed: Refuel at TEXACO2/4 or rearm/refuel Al Dhafra (expected repaired NLT 07:00)
* Phase 1: SEAD vs SA-2 and SA-6 at/near Lavan Island
* Phase 2: Seek and destroy Silkworm Launchers believed to be NW of Lavan Island
* Phase 3: Strike Lavan Island air base
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
1. CAP W
2. CAP M
3. CAP E
4. SA-2 Lavan Island (approx)
5. SA-6 near Lavan Island (approx)

Package JACKAL (Lead: RAGE91)
RAGE9
* Depart Khasab
* Phase 1: Destroy aircraft on the ground at Qeshm Island, priority on fighters
* Phase 2: Seek and destroy Silkworm launchers at Qeshm Island
* Phase 3: Time permitting, strike targets of opportunity at Qeshm air base
* Rearm/refuel Khasab (any time) or Tarawa (from 08:00) as needed
Loadout: FL Decides
Waypoints:
1. Qeshm Island SA-2 site
2. Qeshm Air Base
3. Suspected Silkworm launchers Qeshm Island

4 ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
4.1 Airfield operations
* Al Dhafra (NOTE: Runway damaged, only available to A-10 during Stage 1)
* TCN: 96X
* Active runway: 31R

* Al Minhad (NOTE: Runway damaged, only available to A-10 during Stage 1)
* TCN: 99X
* Active runway: 27
* Khasab
* TCN: N/A
* Active runway: 19
4.2 Carrier operations
CVN-72 (72X)
* CASE 1
* BRC: 332
* Cyclic ops:

Launch1 05:50 (expected IRL 16:50)
Charlie1 07:40
Launch2 08:10 (expected IRL 19:10)
Charlie2 10:00
Launch3 10:20 (expected IRL 21:20)
Charlie3 11.50

Carrier will only be on BRC during scheduled launch and recovery.
If unable to make designated Charlie time, use divert airfield.
LHA-1 Tarawa (1X)
* Available for rotary wing. On station in the Strait of Hormuz from 08:00..
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 ELVIS51
5.2 Frequencies
As per Comms SOP
5.3 Authentication
RAMROD: GRANDSLICE
As per Authentication SOP
5.4 Freq flow (Airfield flights)
7, 9, 3/5, 7
Remain on Tower (ch 7) during startup and departure. Go to Check in (ch 9). Expect Tactical (ch 3) or CAP A (ch 5). Use Tower (ch 7) for recovery.

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

5.6 Brevity
* TANGOUNIFORM – CSG-11 has reached safe harbor in Qatar
* NIGHTFALL – Mission failed

5.7 Bullseye
Tunb Island N 26 15.52′ E 55 18.18′
6 ANNEXES
Maps
Large size map of AO with tankers and carriers
Large size map of AO with active air bases and CAP points
Large size map of AO with known SAM sites
Small size map of Lavan Island AO
Small size map of Strait of Hormuz AO

Propellersöndag
2025-10-19 20:00 - 21:30 | Marianas
RSVP:
2025-10-19 – 19:59
Lineup:
Activity:
Mission – A/G / 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 located an underground supply depot on central Tinian where supplies from submarines and small vessels are transported during the night. Attack the supply depot with bombs using delayed fuze. CAP units cover from enemy takeoffs from Saipan in the north.
Time and weather:
* June 1944
* 15:00
* Light clouds 7000 feet
* Wind 270 / 8
* QNH 29.98
Resources
Air defence map (pdf):

LotATC Overlay (json for GCI):

Training Tuesday - IFR
2025-10-21 19:00 - 22:00 | Syria
Training Mission: IFR
Planned Training:
1. F/A-18C
– IFR
2. F-16C
– IFR
3. F-14B
– IFR
4. AJS 37
– IFR
5. A-10C II
– IFR
6. AH-64D
– IFR
7. AWACS/ATC
– IFR

Instrument Flight Rules (‘IFR’), simply put, covers flying without visual references outside of the cockpit through the usage of various navigational aids, such as TACAN & GPS. This week’s training session will be a focused exercise on IFR operations nearest the airfield, meaning takeoffs and landings in low-visibility conditions.
Aircraft not capable of IFR operations are recommended to organise their own training on the secondary server due to the weather and lightning conditions.
Agenda

How to aviate and navigate using solely the instruments. We’ll cover the generics that apply to all aircraft. We will not cover aircraft specific topics. Make sure you understand how to operate all necessary equipment (radios, TACAN, ILS etc) beforehand
How to read and interpret STAR and SID charts for airfield departures or landings.
Radials & DME

The event will begin with a quick theoretical session on IFR. This is not mandatory, and meant for those who are uncertain of the basics, such as interpreting an SID/STAR chart. The “usual” briefing will commence at 19:30.
Unless otherwise requested, all aircraft will remain in controlled airspace, flying a route assigned by ATC. This route is meant to practice basic instrument flying. If you wish to practice on your own, say so when checking in.
Recommended reading prior to the exercise: https://wiki.masterarms.se/index.php/Radials

RMD STAR

RMD SID

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

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

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

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

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

5.6 Brevity
Mission Backtrack
* GOODNIGHT – SA-6 sites neutralized, push for ground strike
* NIGHTMARE – Failed to neutralize SA-6 sites
Mission Bullshit
* PIGGYBACK – Pilot retrieved (RTB)
* TIDY – Area of rescue clear of enemy activity. Rescue inbound.
* BACON – Pilot not retrieved (mission failed)

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

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

Image from vKontakte geolocated outside target 4.

BULLSHIT Overview

Training Tuesday
2025-10-24 08:00 - 17:00
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
Training Mission: CA, Day
För oss som inte kör Split pop attack https://masterarms.se/event/split-pop-attack/
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/Transport helicopters
Aerial escort. Vi tränar eskort och närskydd av transporthelikopter med lärdomar från torsdagens 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!

Training Tuesday - Split Pop Attack
2025-10-28 19:30 - 22:00 | Caucasus
What
2-ship Split Pop Attack from multiple directions. Altitude deconfliction.
Why
To minimize exposure in areas where small arms, AAA and MANPADS are present.
Whom
Any plane able to have bombs and speed of minimum 430knts. We split in 2 groups, Alpha and Bravo. More details in briefing.

How
In flights of two, we head towards the target area at high speed and low altitude. Once 5nm from the target, each ship breaks 30 degrees in opposite direction from the target heading. When target is at the 4/8 o’clock position, and on lead call, pop-up and turn into the target. Altitude deconfliction applies. On release, egress opposite ingress heading. At 5nm, disengage heading 300 and fall back into the stack at your assigned altitude. If we get the flow going, we should be able to go 4 rounds, dropping 2x GBU-38 or 2x MK-82 each round. Feel free to switch side and bomb-type between the rounds. Taken from (p.193) https://man.fas.org/dod-101/sys/ac/docs/16v5.pdf

Loadout: 4x GBU-38 500lb + 4x MK-82 500lb
In flights of 2 enter stack altitude

Coordinates (LLDM):

Alpha: N41°53.000′ E41°14.600′
Bravo: N41°35.028′ E41°02.124′

Flight #1: 1000ft
Flight #2: 2000ft
and so on…

Ingress towards the target area

Heading:

Alpha: 090
Bravo: 080

Altitude: 100ft
Speed: 430knts

FL calls out “5 miles” on tactical(ch5/10) to notify next group to go hot.
Break 5nm from the target

#1 break left 30 degrees
#2 break right 30 degrees

Pop-up

#1 when target area is at 4 o´clock
#1 altitude: 100-800ft
#2 when target area is at 8 o´clock
#2 altitude: 1000-1500ft

Engage with GBU-38 or Mk-82

Drop bombs in pairs
AUTO (CCRP) mode
Target coordinates:

Alpha: N41°50.523′ E41°47.877′ Elevation: 33ft
Bravo: N41°36.958′ E41°35.433′ Elevation: 33ft

Egress on release and rejoin on #1

Heading:

Alpha: 270
Bravo: 260

Altitude: 100ft
Speed: 430knts

Disengage 5nm from the target

Heading:

Alpha: 300
Bravo: 290

Altitude: 1000ft
Speed: 350knts

Enter the stack at assigned altitude to await next run

Kneeboards

Overview target area (Cross-field south of R82)

Demo Tacview
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L0GUGT-_athNlK6UyXAIlCsuUy8IHDKN/view?usp=sharing
Blichten as #1
Pancake as #2

Training Tuesday
2025-10-28 19:30 - 22:00 | Caucasus
För oss som inte kör https://masterarms.se/event/split-pop-attack/
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/Transport helicopters
Aerial escort. Vi tränar på eskortera transporthelikoptrar utifrån torsdagens THTs erfarenheter.
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 Black Shield
2025-10-30 19:30 - 22:00 | Caucasus
RSVP: 25 10 30 – 19:30 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity: Mission – CAP,
Theatre: Caucasus
Modules: F-14A (REDFOR MIG-21BIS, MIG-29A)
Prerequisites: CASE I familiarity, carrier ops, TACAN use, basic A/A engagement procedures.

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

IVAN
Troll – Mig29A

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

4.3 Tankers
TEXACO2 (102Y, FL160, west of fleet)
As per Aerial Refueling SOP
5 COMMAND AND CONTROL
5.1 Commander
* Mission commander is STINGRAY
* Package BLACK SHIELD lead is MUSTANG 51
5.2 Frequencies
As per Comms SOP
5.3 Authentication
RAMROD: GRANDSLICE
As per Authentication SOP
5.5 Freq flow (Carrier flights)
1, 9, 3/5, 16, 1
Remain on Tower (ch 1) during startup and departure. Go to Check in (ch 9). Expect Tactical (ch 3) or CAP A (ch 5). Use Marshal (ch 16) and Tower (ch 1) for recovery.

5.6 Brevity
* TANGOUNIFORM – Mission declared successful
* NIGHTFALL – Abort mission
* SMASH – Enemy CAP neutralized
* SPLASH – Submarine neutralized
* DEEP VEIL – Abort ASW operation (imminent threat to fleet)

5.7 Bullseye
6 ANNEXES
Maps

Sabre Special
2025-11-02 20:00 - 21:30 | Cold War Germany
RSVP:
2025-02-11 – 19:59
Activity:
Mission
Modules & lineup:
Cold War Germany
F-86F FF & FC
Sentry 5-1:
Sentry 5-2:
Sentry 5-3:
Sentry 5-4:
F-86F
Texas 6-1:
Texas 6-2:
Texas 6-3:
Texas 6-4:
Background:
A reccon aircraft has disappeared between Peenemünde and Bornholm, USAF Sabers are scrambled from Lübeck airfield.
Situation:
Depart Lübeck and try to locate the lost aircraft. Beware of soviet presence.
Lübeck Airfield
Active RWY 07
Ch flow:
Lübeck TWR 7, Tactical 3, Lübeck TWR 7

Training Tuesday
2025-11-04 19:30 - 22:00 | Syria
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
Training Mission: Syria, day
Planned Training:
1. F/A-18C
– SEAD practice. Find emitter using HARM in TOO mode, designate to locate with ATFLIR. Then go in low level and blow it up.
2. F-16C
– TBU
3. F-14B
– TBU
4. AJS 37
– TBU
5. A-10C II
Buddylase with helos
6. AH-64D/OH-58D
Buddylase with A-10Cs.
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!

Attachments:
1. Buddylase kneeboard.

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

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

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

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

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

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

4.3 Tankers
As per Aerial Refueling SOP
5 COMMAND AND CONTROL
5.1 Commander
* Mission commander is DEADGUN
* Mission commander deputy: TBA
5.2 Frequencies
As per Comms SOP
5.3 Authentication
RAMROD: KPISTRULEZ
As per Authentication SOP
5.4 Freq flow (Airfield flights)
6, 7, 9, 3, 7, 6
Remain on Tower (ch 7) during startup and departure. Go to Check in (ch 9). Expect Tactical (ch 3). Use Tower (ch 7) for recovery.

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

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

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

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

Propellersöndag
2025-11-09 20:30 - 22:00 | Marianas
2025-11-09 – 19:59
Lineup:
Activity:
Mission – Escort / 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 strike on Saipan with B17:s needs a fighter sweep and close escort. Join up with the bombers in grid GN at Angels 20.
Time and weather:
* June 1944
* 11:00
* Light clouds 6000 feet
* Wind 250 / 6
* QNH 29.91
Resources
Air defence map (pdf):

LotATC Overlay (json for GCI):

Training Tuesday
2025-11-11 19:30 - 22:30 | Syria
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
Training Mission: SY
Planned Training:
1. F/A-18C
Time on Target and Buddy Lasing procedures.
– In pairs, establish 5 nm trail.
– Lead is responsible for TOT (set to target waypoint)
– Lead drops GBU-12 on cue
– Trailing wingman lases the target (with lead’s laser code)
– Time and fuel permitting, change roles and run the exercise again
Scenario is relevant eg in a deep valley where the aircraft dropping the bomb will have its TGP obscured by a nearby mountain before the weapon impacts.
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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

4.3 Tankers
As per Aerial Refueling SOP
5 COMMAND AND CONTROL
5.1 Commander
* Mission commander is DEADGUN
* Mission commander deputy: TBA
5.2 Frequencies
As per Comms SOP
5.3 Authentication
RAMROD: KPISTRULEZ
As per Authentication SOP
5.4 Freq flow (Airfield flights)
6, 7, 9, 3, 7, 6
Remain on Tower (ch 7) during startup and departure. Go to Check in (ch 9). Expect Tactical (ch 3). Use Tower (ch 7) for recovery.

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

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

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

Confirmed positions

Confirmed positions

Overview

EWR: N 33° 49.807′ E 036° 08.601′

SA-22 “Greyhound”

SA-10 “Grumble”

SA-10 “Grumble”: Possible launcher locations

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

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

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

Target

Target: N 33° 51.949′ E 036° 00.757′

Target: N 33° 51.949′ E 036° 00.757′

Rayak airfield

Il-72s and Mi-8s

Il-72s and Mi-8s

Area of operations, overview and closeup

AO overview

AO closeup

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

Training Sunday
2025-11-16 19:30 - 22:00 | Syria
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
Training Mission: SY, daytime, secondary server will be used if there is a simultaneous propeller Sunday
Planned Training:
1. F/A-18C
– SEAD
2. F-16C
– SEAD
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!

Training Tuesday (incl Carrier Quals)
2025-11-18 19:30 - 22:30 | Caucasus
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
Training Mission: CA, Weather: CAVOK
Planned Training:
1. F/A-18C
Carrier Quals! Take this chance to get your 2025 Carrier Qual (and be forever remembered in the Discord thread). Read more here: Master Arms Wiki – CQ
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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

5.6 Brevity
* TANGOUNIFORM – Mission declared successful
* NIGHTFALL – Abort mission
* SMASH – Enemy SAMs neutralized
* DELTA – Ship Cargo convoy neutralized

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

Island Poluostrov Rybachiy

Tankers, As per Aerial Refueling SOP

SEAD and A2G AO

AJS37,

Propellersöndag
2025-11-23 20:00 - 21:30 | Marianas
2025-11-23 – 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:
Scramble! Enemy bombers incoming! Likely targets are Rota airbase and our carrier. Takeoff and contact Longbow on channel B.
Time and weather:
* June 1944
* 16:00
* Light clouds 6000 feet
* Wind 250 / 6
* QNH 29.90
Resources
Air defence map (pdf):

LotATC Overlay (json for GCI):

Training Tuesday
2025-11-25 19:30 - 22:00 | Caucasus
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
Training Mission: CA. Day
Planned Training:
1. F/A-18C
– Testing firecrackers. CBU effects on various targets.
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!

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

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

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

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

1 SITUATION
1.1 Overview
General overview as per briefing In the Dark pt1
This morning’s reconnaissance of the area yielded good results. Our onboard sensors have visually located a possible location for the jamming, which was later confirmed by our A-10 pilots who managed to pinpoint the signal to the same area. At the same time, we have collected information from active air defenses in the area. The time to strike is now!
1.2 Area of operations
Beqaa Valley, Lebanon, and surrounding countries.
1.3 Time and weather
* September 10 – 2001
* 15:00 local time
* BKN 8/18/30
* Wind from 250 / 7
* FORCE QNH 2992 / 1013
* Temp 26°C
1.4 Air threats
Two Il-76 “Candid” and two Mi-8 “Hip” located at Rayak airfield.
Rrecords do not suggest any fighter or strike aircraft having landed at Rayak in recent time.
1.5 Ground threats
SA-10 “Grumble” located south of Rayak airfield.
Several mobile SAM systems are active in the area:
One SA-22 “Greyhound” was located northwest of Rayak airfield.
One SA-15 “Gauntlet” located 8NM east of Rayak airfield.
One SA-15 “Gauntlet” located 9NM north of Rayak airfield.
One SA-8 “Gecko” located 14NM southwest of Rayak airfield.
Expect these systems to have regrouped by the time of our next attack. However, the assessment is that their tasks remain the same. One SA-22 as point-defence at Rayak airfield, one SA-15 point-defence at EWR, one SA-15 north of airfield to deny any attack from the north towards Rayak area and SA-8s, ZSU-23s as close protection to enemy troops in the area. Expect all infantry to carry MANPADS, mainly SA-18s.
Multiple ground units have been located along the roads towards Rayak. Company sized force defending SQUIRREL, Platoon to Company sized force defending WOMBAT. The platoon sized force defending ELEPHANT was reduced in nubres by our attack helicotpers during this mornings operation. The assessment is that only a small outpost (36S YC 7497 3402, 4654ft) remains. This will be our way in to Rayak.
1.6 Friendly forces
Mainly air power: One Carrier Strike Group in the eastern part of the Mediterranean. Israeli forces at Ramat David. Russian forces at Bassel Al-Assad. Other nationalities joining in as we speak. Limited ground forces from Israel and Lebanon.
1.7 Civilian/3rd part
Civilian air traffic is firmly grounded. There has been no evacuation of civilians from the Beqaa Valley area.
2 MISSION
Destroy the uplink site.
3 EXECUTION
3.1 Endstate
The mission is completed when the uplink site is destroyed and the enemy no longer has the ability to continue their attacks.
3.2 Concept of Operations
Initially one flight attacks EWR
Then one package suppress enemy air defences
Finally two flights attacks uplink site
Simultaneously one package supports the advance of our own ground forces in the south AO.
3.3 Rules of engagement
ROE: C
As per SPINS
3.4 Acceptable level of risk
ALR: EXTREME
As per SPINS
3.5 Tasking
Package Alpha
SEAD with ADM-141, H-hour – 3 until H-hour + 1
SEAD with AGM-88 on H-hour
Be prepared to SUPPORT package BRAVO with SEAD (30min after orders)
Be prepared to INTERCEPT hostile aircrafts
Be prepared to DESTROY uplink site
RAGE9
CLEAR ELEPHANT
Be prepared to GUARD Charlie6
Be prepared to DESTROY uplink site (30min after orders)
ORCA6
CLEAR SQUIRREL
PIG7
DESTROY uplink site on H-hour
INDY9
DESTROY uplink site on H-hour
FENRIS6
DESTROY EWR, ToT 101545 local
REFUEL/REARM at Damascus Intl. (Report ready for new tasking to HITMAN3 on Ch 103)
Be prepared to DESTROY uplink site
4 ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
4.1 Airfield operations
* Ramat David
* TCN: 84X
* Active runway: 27
* Damascus Intl
* TCN: 99X
* Actice runway: 23R
* Traffic freq: 272.00
* Kiryat Shmona
* Active runway: 21
* Traffic freq: 271.00
* FARP Damascus West
* 37 S BT 2678 1262 elev 3238 ft
* Beacon on AM 210 kHz
4.2 Carrier operations
* CASE 1
* BRC: 278
* Departure time: According to PL
* Departure sequence: According to PL
* Charlie time: 17:20
As per Carrier Ops SPINS
4.3 Tankers
As per Aerial Refueling SOP
5 COMMAND AND CONTROL
5.1 Commander
* Mission commander is HITMAN31
* Mission commander deputy: ARCTIC12
5.2 Frequencies
As per Comms SOP
5.3 Authentication
RAMROD: KPISTRULEZ
As per Authentication SOP
5.4 Freq flow (Airfield flights)
6, 7, 9, 3, 7, 6
Remain on Tower (ch 7) during startup and departure. Go to Check in (ch 9). Expect Tactical (ch 3). Use Tower (ch 7) for recovery.
5.5 Freq flow (Carrier flights)
1, 9, 3, 16, 1
Remain on Tower (ch 1) during startup and departure. Go to Check in (ch 9). Expect Tactical (ch 3). Use Marshal (ch 16) and Tower (ch 1) for recovery.
5.6 Brevity
* TANGOUNIFORM – Mission declared successful
* NIGHTFALL – Abort mission
5.7 Bullseye
Rayak N33°51.04′ E35°59.21′ elevation 2989 feet
6 ANNEXES

Confirmed positions

Confirmed positions

Overview

EWR: N 33° 49.807′ E 036° 08.601′

SA-22 “Greyhound”

SA-10 “Grumble”

SA-10 “Grumble”: Possible launcher locations

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

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

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

Target

Target: N 33° 51.949′ E 036° 00.757′

Target: N 33° 51.949′ E 036° 00.757′

Rayak airfield

Il-72s and Mi-8s

Il-72s and Mi-8s

Area of operations, overview and closeup

AO overview

AO closeup

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

Propellersöndag - Shellhusräden
2025-11-30 20:00 - 21:30 | Cold War Germany
RSVP:
2025-30-11 – 19:59
Activity:
Mission
Modules & lineup:
WW2 Asset pack, Cold War Germany
Mossie
Red leader: Fille
Red 2: Jinx
Red 3: Frefeh
Red 4: Apollo
Red 5: Goofy
Red 6: Cona
Red 7:
Red 8:
Red 9:
Background:
>>Background<<
Situation:
Depart RAF Kiel, bomb the Gestapo HQ in Copenhagen, return.
Time and weather:
* The 21st of march 1945
* Scatterd clouds, light winds.
* Rwy 26 active.
BBC special broadcast, 124 MHz AM

Hostile Raid 132 (exercise)
2025-12-02 19:30 - 21:30 | Normandy
RSVP
2025-12-01
Lineup:
Spitfire
TENNIS RED 1: Fille
TENNIS RED 2: Keiserkosti
TENNIS YELLOW 1: Iquences
TENNIS YELLOW 2: Ironsaviour
P51D
FIREFLY RED 1: CoNa
FIREFLY RED 2: Troll
FIREFLY RED 3: JackFlash
FIREFLY YELLOW 1: Bambi
FIREFLY YELLOW 2: Jinx
FIREFLY YELLOW 3: Johnny
Activity:
Mission – Scramble!
Version / Modules:
Open Beta, WW2 Asset pack, Normandy v2, Spitfire, P51 (RAF skin)
Background:
In a fictional version of the Battle of Britain spitfire/P51 squadrons are on standby on the ground, waiting for instructions from SAPPER, sector control, 11 group. This is an exercise where we test integration of LotATC radar picture via tracking on a WW2 style map board, and controlled intercepts based on this picture.
Time and weather:
* August 1940
* 08:00
* Light clouds 6000 feet
* Wind 180 / 6
* QNH 29.84
Resources
Battle of Britain Brevity:

PANCAKE – RTB
BUSTER – Max continuous engine parameters
GATE – Full power

Training Tuesday
2025-12-02 19:30 - 22:00 | Caucasus
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
Training Mission: CA. Night
Planned Training:
1. F/A-18C
– Case 3
2. F-16C
– TBU
3. F-14B
– Case 3
4. AJS 37
– TBU
5. A-10C II
– TBU
6. AH-64D/OH-58D
NVG Flying.
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
2025-12-04 19:30 - 22:00 | Syria
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
Training Mission: (Syria, night)
Planned Training:
1. F/A-18C
– THT-like exercise including AAR and low-level flying with NVGs.
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!

Save the date - "Julbord"
2025-12-05 18:30 - 23:00
När: 2025 12 05
Var: Bar Central, Hornsgatan, Stockholm

Propellersöndag
2025-12-07 20:00 - 21:30 | Marianas
RSVP: 2025-12-07 – 19:59
Lineup:
Activity:
Mission – Anti ship / 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 located an enemy auxiliary carrier north of Saipan. Intel will provide a homing signal that a lead Mossie will follow, join up with the Mossie at Angels 12 over Rota and head out for some ship hunting!
Time and weather:
* June 1944
* 18:00
* Light clouds 7000 feet
* Wind 240 / 6
* QNH 29.81
Resources
Air defence map (pdf):

LotATC Overlay (json for GCI):

Training Tuesday
2025-12-09 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!

Julgran 2025
2025-12-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Kola
Tid: 111225 1930 (Sista anmälan: 111225 1930)
Aktivitet: Julgransflygning
Karta: Kola
Modul: AJS37
Nu var det jul igen!
Väder
Fint väder i hela norra Sverige, vindstilla. Bana 32 i användning på Kallax.
Uppställning
Vit 11: Fille
Vit 12: Frefeh
Vit 13: Justin
Röd 21: Jasnisse
Röd 22: Kaninmat
Röd 23: Cona
Röd 24: Widen
Röd 25: Jackflash
Röd 26: Urist
Röd 27: NIkemo
Grön 31: Goofy
Grön 32: Wex
Grön 33: Mags
Grön 34: Makanan
Grön 35: Pancake
Grön 36: Iquences
Grön 37: Joxter
Gul 41: Apollo
Gul 42: Moose
Gul 43: Furball
R1: Troll
R2: Stjärnan
R3:
R4:

Training Tuesday
2025-12-16 19:30 - 22:00 | Cold War Germany
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
Training Mission: CA alt CWG, to be updated! Daytime
Planned Training:
1. F/A-18C
– TBU
2. F-16C
– TBU
3. F-14B
– TBU
4. AJS 37
– TBU
5. A-10C II
-JAATT training with OH-58D
6. AH-64D/OH-58D
– OH-58D JAATT training with A-10C
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!
