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Thunder Strikeforce: The Revenge
2024-08-29 19:30 - 23:00 (Europe/Stockholm) | Syria
RSVP: 2024 08 29 – 19:30 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity: Mission – CAP, Air Interdiction, Escort, Transport
Theatre: Syria
Modules: F/A-18C, F-16C, A-10C, AH-64, OH-58, CH-47F
Prerequisites: CASE3, AAR

LINEUP
F/A-18C Strike
ARCTIC11 (400): BOUNCER
ARCTIC12 (401): FREFEH
ARCTIC13 (402): KNUGEN
ARCTIC14 (403):
F/A-18C Strike
BENDER21 (404): LEKA
BENDER22 (405): MOOSE
BENDER23 (406): Fretz
BENDER24 (407):
A-10C Air Interdiction
HAWG81: BACONBOMB
HAWG82: HOFTARI
HAWG83: BIG SWEDE
HAWG84: drsoos
F-16C SEAD/DEAD
INDY91: MOLDY
INDY92: ULVAR
INDY93: PITA
INDY94:
F-16C CAP
JESTER1: PHAI
JESTER2: MAGS
JESTER3:
JESTER4:
CH-47F
MUSTANG61: SHIGGAN
MUSTANG62: JINX
AH-64D Air Interdiction
RAGE91: BFQ / ASKEN
RAGE92:
RAGE93:
RAGE94:
OH-58D Reconnaissance
BLACKJACK31: JACK FLASH / Puppysworth
BLACKJACK32:
BLACKJACK33:
BLACKJACK34:
AWACS
STINGRAY: Blichten
STINGRAY: Apollo12
Airport
Ground: Flaxx83
Tower: SirToadie
Control:
Carrier
Marshal:
Tower:
LSO:

1 SITUATION
1.1 Overview
After the setback from last mission IS have reinforced the area. Also the Russians are moving up with syrian forces from the south
1.2 Area of operations
Northern part of syria
1.3 Time and weather
* October 31 – 2008
* 01:30 local time
* Few Scattered (7500′-13000′)
* Wind 079 / 3
* FORCE QNH 30.51
1.4 Air threats
MiG-29, SU-27
Russian jets are operation south of the area but should not be a threat if we don’t confront them
1.5 Ground threats
BMP-2, ZSU-23 Shilka, MANPADS, SA-8, SA-6
1.6 Friendly forces
FAC 2nm north of FOB Viper
1.7 Civilian/3rd part
2 MISSION
Retake of FOB and rescue the hostages.
Russia and Syrian forces have advanced from the south and are fighting Is. We are not to engage with them.
3 EXECUTION
3.1 Commander’s intent
As we dont want to give the enemy any notice that we are coming to rescue or soldiers it is imperetiv that we time our attacks with MUSTANG6 that is tasked to bring in our SEALS and EVAC our soldiers. This will be a hot LZ
The SA-6 and Target zone A and B needs to be destroyed as late as possible to not give any notice to our enemy to rally their forces.
When MUSTANG crosses the “end zone” only options is to continue or cancel the mission.
3.2 Packages
The mission contains 1 package, callsign WOLFPACK. All flights are part of package WOLFPACK.

3.3 Order of events
Primary objective is to rescue the prisoners and secondary to re take our FOB
1. INDY Destroys the SA-6
2. ARTIC Destroys target A and B
3. MUSTANG lands at the entrance of the camp and un loads the SEALS
4. HAWG begins the attack of the FOB
5. MUSTANG EVAC with the SEALS and the POW
3.4 Rules of engagement
ROE: B
As per SPINS
Weapons free on all hostile ground targets in the area of operation
Syrian and Russian forces are only to be engaged if ordered from STINGRAY
3.5 Acceptable level of risk
ALR: MEDIUM
As per SPINS
3.6 Flight tasking
Package WOLFPACK (Lead: MUSTANG6)
MUSTANG6
56nm to target
* Departing Gaziantep
* Cross over the “end zone” – report crossing end zone
* Land outside POW camp – report touchdown
* RTB
Waypoints:
1. POW
ARTIC1
187nm to target
* Destroy target Zone A and B.
* Go to tanker
* Hold for tasking and provide CAP while holding.
* Remain on station until ordered to RTB by STINGRAY
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
1. Zone A
2. Zone B
3. CAP/Holding
BENDER2
187nm to target
* Destroy target Zone A and B.
* Go to tanker
* Hold for tasking and provide CAP while holding.
* Remain on station until ordered to RTB by STINGRAY
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
1. Zone A
2. Zone B
3. CAP/Holding
INDY9
155nm to target
* Departing Incirlik
* Contact AXEMAN 32.000 FM to get MGRS
* Destroy SA-6
* Go to tanker
* Hold for tasking and to provide cap if needed.
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
1. HOTEL
HAWG8
155nm to target
* Departing Incirlik
* Hold at HOTEL (WP1) at 15000’
* Push on FIELD GOAL.
* Destroy targets at Mickey, Donald and Goofey
* RTB
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
1. Hold HOTEL
2. Target Mickey
3. Target Donald
4. Target Goofey
RAGE9
56nm to target
* Departing Gaziantep
* Provide Escort for MUSTANG6
* RTB
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
1. POW
JESTER1
155nm to target
* Depart Incirlik
* Set up CAP
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
1: CAP A
2: CAP B
BLACKJACK
56nm to target
* Departing Gaziantep
* Provide BDA and search for reinforcement.
Loadout: FL decides (self protection against light groundforces)
Waypoints:
1: Checkpoint Zulu (forward convoy to provide refueling)
2: POW
3: Donald (Kharab Ishk)
4: Zon A
4 ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
4.1 Airfield operations
* Incirlik
* TCN: 21X
* Active runway: 05
* Departure: As instructed by Tower
* Approach: ILS approach RWY 05
* Gaziantep
* Ground 285.000
* Tower 280.000
* ATIS 280.500
<!– Copy-paste friendly headers for flight taskings
ARCTIC1
BENDER2
CRIMSON3
DUSTY4
ELVIS5
FENRIS6
GRIM7
HAWG8
INDY9
JESTER1
KRAKEN2
LION3
MUSTANG6
NITRO5
RAGE9
SALTY1
BLACKJACK3
ORCA6
PIG7
QUEBEC8
TUSK2
VENOM4
HITMAN3
CYLON5 –>
4.2 Carrier operations
* CASE 3
* BRC: 70
* Departure time: 01:50
* Departure sequence:
* Marshall time: 03:30
As per Carrier Ops SPINS

4.3 Tankers
As per Aerial Refueling SOP
5 COMMAND AND CONTROL
5.1 Commander
* Mission commander is HAWG8
* Mission commander deputy is STINGRAY
* Package WOLFPACK lead is HAWG8
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
* TOUCHDOWN – Mustang lands at POW
* Entering END ZONE – Mustang crossing no return line.
* FIELD GOAL – SA-6 down
* PANNCAKE – Mustang is returning with POW

5.7 Bullseye
N 36 32’46 E 38 35’18
6 ANNEXES
Maps

Area of Operation
Target Zone A
Target Zone B
POW
SA-6

Operation Phantom Ramp
2024-09-01 20:00 - 22:00 | Normandy
Mission Name: Operation Phantom Ramp
Date: March 1944
Location: French Coast, near a town currently under American bombardment
Mission Brief:
Intelligence reports have recently indicated the construction of peculiar ramp-like structures along the French coastline, suspected to be of German origin. The nature and purpose of these ramps remain unclear, but it is believed they may be part of a new weapon system that could pose a significant threat to our impending invasion efforts.
In response, a joint task force comprising elements of the Royal Air Force and the United States Army Air Forces is to be dispatched on a reconnaissance mission to gather vital photographic evidence. The operation will be conducted under the cover of a large-scale American bombing raid on a nearby French town, designed to divert the enemy’s attention and provide our forces with the necessary window of opportunity.
Primary Objectives:
Photograph the Ramp Structures: Reconnaissance aircraft are to overfly the designated target areas and capture high-quality photographic images of the mysterious ramp installations.
Avoid Enemy Fighters: The Luftwaffe is expected to respond to the bombing raid. Ensure that your aircraft are not intercepted or shot down during the mission.
Return to Base: Upon completion of the reconnaissance, all aircraft are to return to base and deliver the gathered intelligence for analysis.
Secondary Objectives:
Escort and Protect Bombers: Should the situation permit, assist in the protection of the American bombers from enemy fighter aircraft.
Reconnoitre Additional Sites: If feasible, conduct reconnaissance of any other sites of interest that may prove valuable to forthcoming Allied operations.
Enemy Forces:
Anti-Aircraft Defences: Expect heavy and medium anti-aircraft fire around the target areas.
Fighter Patrols: Enemy fighter aircraft, including Focke-Wulf 190s and Messerschmitt Bf 109s, are known to be patrolling the vicinity.
Ground Forces: Be aware of potential mobile flak units and ground troops that may hinder your mission.
Allied Forces:
De Havilland Mosquito: Equipped with cameras for reconnaissance and light armament for self-defence.
Supermarine Spitfire: Tasked with escorting and protecting the Mosquito aircraft from enemy fighters.
North American P-51 Mustang: American fighter aircraft will support the Spitfires in providing cover for both the Mosquito reconnaissance planes and the American bombers.
Weather Conditions:
Visibility is moderate, with cloud cover at 10,000 feet.
Light southwesterly winds.
Time of day: Early morning.

Träningstisdag V36 - CASE III
2024-09-03 19:00 - 23:00 | Syria
RSVP:
24-09-03 – 19:00 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity:
Mission – CASE 3 rehearsal
Version / Modules:
Open Beta, F/A-18C, F-14B
Prerequisites:
Good knowledge of the aircraft systems
Case III weather is any ceiling below 1,000 feet or a visibility less than 5NM. All
night operations are conducted under Case III.
Läs igenom innan övningen
http://wiki.masterarms.se/index.php/CASE_3
http://wiki.masterarms.se/index.php/Radials
Rekommenderad läsning
https://www.cnatra.navy.mil/local/docs/pat-pubs/P-816.pdf
Fokus är på procedurer och helheten, inte bara själva landningen. Var väl bekanta med “teorin” och radiosnacket så att ni är förberedda.
Vi kommer att börja med en öppen frågestund på teamspeak klockan 19:00. Denna är inte obligatorisk utan till för frågor och funderingar på genomförandet. 19:30 börjar vi spawna in. Har man redan koll på CASE3 och bara vill repetera så behöver man inte vara med på briefen. Det är OK att komma sent, men beroende på vart i landningen vi är för dåvarande runda kanske du får vänta tills nästa runda innan du kan spawna in. Prata med ATC. Alla deltagare kommer att flyga soloflighter.
För att hinna med 2 landningar per person kommer de flesta att spawna in i airstartade plan. Om någon verkligen vill öva även på departure så kommer det att finnas ett fåtal flygplan som startar på båten.

Lineup
100 – Pontiac 61 –
101 – Pontiac 62 –
200 – Chevy 11 –
201 – Chevy 12 –
202 – Chevy 13 –
203 – Chevy 14 –
204 – Colt 21 –
205 – Colt 22 –
206 – Colt 23 –
207 – Colt 24 –
210 – Dodge 31 –
211 – Dodge 32 –
212 – Dodge 33 –
213 – Dodge 34 –
404 – Ford 51 (Starts at catapult) –
405 – Ford 52 (Starts at catapult) –
406 – Ford 53 (Starts at catapult) –
407 – Ford 54 (Starts at catapult) –
ATC –
ATC –

Träningstisdag V36 - Land-based ops
2024-09-03 19:30 - 22:00 | Caucasus
RSVP: 24-09-03 19:30 – 22.00
Activity: Main: Viggen night training, Secondary: –
Version / Modules: Land-based & VFR Night capable
Prerequisites: Non, night experience is recommended.
!OBS! Detta event är till för oss som inte flyger på båt. Flyger ni på båt, åk då med på CASE III-övningen! Det är en grym övning och upplevelse!
Parallellt med Knugens CASE III afton håller jag i en Viggen-övning. Men välkomnar även andra landbaserade farkoster, ni får dock sköta er själva. Vi kommer flyga på samma server som CASE III:orna och därför operera i mörker.

Övning:
Förutsättningar:
– Vädret är okej men ett molntäcke på 240m breder ut sig över Kaukasus och Svarta havet, vi har även lite vind från öst-sydöst.
– En rote 37 blir minimum för att lösa uppgiften. Blir vi fler delar vi upp oss i ytterligare rotar.
– Maxhöjd under hela övningen är 200m. TILS används endas i nöd. Planera för visuell rotelandning eller taktiskt bryt.
– Samtliga ljus är tända under hela övningen.
Förlopp för varje enskild rote:
På Kutaisi (9014)
– Mottag order.
– Förbered kassett med hänsyn till radarfix.
– Organisera start.
I luften
– Genomför radarfix innan kustpassage.
– Lokalisera okänt fartyg i Svarta havet. Notera position på valfritt sätt, förslagsvis via målfix.
– Landa via valfri taktisk inflygning på lämplig krigsbas, förslagsvis 9009 (Sukhumi) eller 9012 (Senaki).
På krigsbas
– Snabbtanka, lasta sjömålsrobot. Beredd lämna position av lokaliserat fartyg.
– Mottag startorder.
I luften
– Genomför radarfix innan kustpassage.
– Genomför order och återvänd till 9014 (Kutaisi).
– Kupé.

Rekommenderad läsning: s.131, 160-161, 325-341.
Viggen Manual

Operation Cookie Crumbles - attempt 7
2024-09-05 19:30 - 22:30 | Syria
Military Briefing
Units Available:

2 x A-10
4 x Apache (full crew required)
2 x Kiowa (full crew required)

1. SITUATION
Yesterday: The enemy launched a rocket attack on our forces stationed at FOB Whiskey.
Enemy Forces:

Intelligence has identified three rocket artillery (BM-21 Grad) units south of the city of Khirbet Ghazaleh, south Syria, as the source of these attacks.
Due to bad weather, our drones lost contact with the artillery during the night. They are likely still in the area around Khirbet Ghazaleh and Western/Eastern Garyiah.
Known enemy forces in the area include UAZ’s/KAMAZ’s, armed pickups (AAA), and a few BMPs.

Friendly Forces:

A-10, AH-64D Apache, and OH-58D Kiowa located at Ramat David Air Force Base.
QRF arrived at FOB Whiskey a few hours ago. SOF units operating north of our AO; no deconfliction needed.

Civilian Considerations:

Minimize civilian casualties and avoid damage to infrastructure.

Terrain:

NAI 1 and 2: Large built-up area surrounded by wooded areas, offering short sighting/engagement distances but good masking opportunities.
HA’s and BP’s: Mostly flat desert with some wooded areas, offering longer sighting/engagement distances but limited masking possibilities.

Time and Weather:

Date: June 21, 2016
Time: 05:30 local
Wind: 140° at 8 knots
FORCE QNH: 29.89

2. MISSION

Primary Objective: Destroy enemy rocket artillery units.
Secondary Objective: Be prepared to support QRF at FOB Whiskey.

3. EXECUTION
Commander’s Intent:

The mission is successful when all three artillery units are destroyed.

Order of Events:

One flight strikes the SA-6 site to ensure freedom of movement in the AO.
Two flights advance to FOB Whiskey.
One flight recce NAI 1 and NAI 2.
One flight recce HA 1.
One flight holds at FOB Whiskey.
Continue recon of NAI 1 and NAI 2 and recce BP1-4.
One flight advances to HA 1.
Two flights recce NAI 1 and NAI 2.
One flight holds at HA 1.

Contingency:

If enemies are located at HA 1 during recon, declare “HA 1 Hot”, circumvent and continue to HA 2. The same applies to BP 1-4.
If engaged during the advance to HA/BP, withdraw to the last safe position. A-10s to engage located enemies.

Flight Tasking:
Package RAIDER (Lead: UGLY11)
UGLY1

Advance to and hold at FOB Whiskey.
On the go-ahead from BlackJack8, advance to HA.
Be prepared to destroy located artillery.
Loadout: 6x AGM-114K, 300rds 30mm.

BlackJack8

Trailing UGLY1, advance to FOB Whiskey.
On order, recce HA 1.
Be prepared to recce HA 2 and BP 1-4.
Be prepared to recce NAI 1 and NAI 2.
Loadout: TBD.

HUSKY7

Strike or suppress SA-6.
Recce NAI 1 and NAI 2.
Be prepared to destroy located enemies at HA’s and BP’s.
Be prepared to designate located artillery.
Loadout: TGP, ECM-Pod, 6x Mk-82HD, 4x AGM-65D.

Rules of Engagement:

ROE: A as per SPINS.
AGM-114 to be prioritized when engaging enemies in urban areas.
No bombs or unguided munitions to be deployed on targets in urban areas.

Acceptable Level of Risk:

ALR: MEDIUM as per SPINS.

4. ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
Airfield Operations:

Location: Ramat David
TCN: 84X
Active Runway: 33
Departure via: Exit Hayim
Approach via: Entry Amos Lake

5. COMMAND AND CONTROL
Commander:

Mission Commander/Package RAIDER lead is UGLY11.

Frequencies:

As per Comms SOP.

Brevity Codes:

ALBATROSS: Mission declared successful.
NIGHTFALL: Abort mission.
EAGLE: SA-6 neutralized.
DUFF: SA-6 still active.

Bullseye:

N 32 52.500′ E 036 08.250′

6. ANNEXES

Kneeboards:

WP/HA/BP
Startup A-10C
Startup AH-64D

Propellersöndag
2024-09-08 20:00 - 21:30 | Marianas
RSVP:
2024-09-08 – 19:59
Lineup:
Activity:
Mission – A/G attack, 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:
Allied intelligence have detected an enemy submarine delivering key personell and supplies to northeast Tinian during the night. Take off at dawn and attempt to intercept the submarine and destroy it. Expect enemy fighter cover over the area.
Time and weather:
* June 1944
* Dawn
* Light clouds 6 000 ft
* Wind 190 / 03
* QNH 29.98
Resources
Air defence map (pdf):
LotATC Overlay (json):

Training Tuesday
2024-09-10 19:30 - 22:00 | Syria
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
Training Mission: Syria, pitch black, scattered clouds in the forecast
Planned Training:
1. F/A-18C
– SLAM-ER
Time to get reacquainted with this anvanced but seldom used weapon!
Targetarea coordinates (NE of Rayak):
MGRS GRID: 37 S BT 30000 60000, 3226ft
MGRS GRID: 37 S BT 30000 64683, 3284ft
MGRS GRID: 37 S BT 32049 70007, 3280ft
Enemy targets will be placed within 3000 feet of these coordinates.
Your mission is to hit some of them by using the SLAM-ER.
How to use the SLAM-ER:
Master Arm ON
A/G Mode
On Sensor/weapons-page select the SLAM-ER (Warm up 2,5min) and the DL13 on upper PB row.
On left PB row: Change MODE to TOO (Per SLAM-ER).
On left PB row: Change FLT (Flight level) as desired (Per SLAM-ER).
On left PB row: Change EFUZ to INST (For all SLAM-ERs).
Select different pylons where your SLAM-ERs are fitted via PB STEP on the right PB row.
Goto SLAM DSPLY-page (Second PB from the top right on Sensor/Weapons-page)
Select UFC (PB second to last on the right) to set desirered distance from target when SLAM-ER camera will switch on.
Select your targets WP on HSI or SA page and designate it to your SLAM-ER.
Note: Each SLAM-ER must be designated to a WP before launch. Use PB STEP to switch between pylons.
On your TAC page, bring up the DL13 display via top middle PB.
This will show your SLAM-ERs video link when in range.
Here you choose which SLAM-ER to show video feed from by pressing WPN (buttom left PB) and choosing a SLMR PB.
Make sure the 3 digits on the bottom right of the DL13 display is the same as what pylon your SLAM-ER is fitted on (STA X on top left of your SLAM DSPLY-page).
If these arent the same, you wount see the video feed.
Fire your “Greyhound” when within range shown on your HSI-page.
If you then fly away from your target, activate your Aft Antenna (A ANT) on the DL13 display page (Second to last PB on the left).
On DL13 display page it will now show range to target (CENT) in nm and also time to when the video feed starts (TTS) in seconds.
UFC PB on DL13 display page (Second to last PB on the right) is used to switch between different video feed if more then one SLAM-ER launched.
Use Sensor Select to select/SOI the DDI showing the DL13 display page (* in upper right corner).
When video feed is shown you can now steer the SLAM-ER.
Either by holding down TDC depress (Freezes video feed), moving the X (TDC slew) and then releasing TDC depress where you want the SLAM-ER to steer.
OR moving the X in live feed with TDC slew and TDC depress where you want the SLAM-ER to steer.
Wait for good effect on target.
Youtube example (He is using Mission page (MSN), but you can skip that part):

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 - Night ONE
2024-09-12 19:30 - 23:00 | Syria
RSVP: 24 09 10 – 23:59 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity: Mission – CAP, SEAD, Strike, Air Interdiction
Theatre: Syria
Modules: F/A-18C, F-16C, A-10C, AH-64D, OH-58D
Prerequisites: Night AAR, Case 3 for naval aircraft

Background

Nov 25th 2009
Nov 25th 2009
White House Situation Room, meeting of the National Security Council
– Mr President, I know it’s been a long time in the making but I’m now ready to present the findings of Operation Euphrates.
– Allright, Jonesy. Oh, I’m sorry, that’s General Jones to this council.
– No worries, Sir. All friends here. So, we know all too well that the WMD-related findings during Operation Iraqi Freedom
were disappointing to say the least. But despite mainstream media consensus, our intel was actually quite good.
Saddam did indeed have fissile material as well as the equipment needed to produce the actual devices.
– So you kept telling my predecessor. And yet nothing was found. Not so much as a tick from those Geiger counters, huh?
Quite the embarrassment.
– Correct, Mr President. Not our finest hour. We were had, quite frankly. It would seem that Saddam saw the writing on the wall
and decided to pass on the assets to someone who could keep them safe for him. Of course, what he didn’t see coming was the fact
that he’d quite literally lose his head before he could get his WMDs back.
– Can’t blame the guy for not expecting that outcome. We never said he was stupid. Just a mean sunnofabitch.
So, cut to the chase, where did it go. Iran?
– No, Sir, not quite. That was indeed a working hypothesis, based on how Iran took in most of the Iraqi Air Force back in the day.
However, backtracking on satellite intel before the ground offensive, and based on quite a bit of work by our local assets,
we’ve been able to identify four different convoys from known Iraqi enrichment and weapons development sites that all ended up…
in Syria. With our old friend Assad.
– I’ll let that sink in for a moment, General. But tell me, how sure are you this time?
– Mr President, I’ll let you read the full report and decide for yourself but the Agency considers the evidence to be 100%.
Not 90, not 99 and a half. It’s definitive.
– And you realize, General, that this conclusion could very well mean boots on the ground. Again. Your fellow Marines among others.
How can we expect them to go through hell once more?
– A Marine lives by one thing, Mr President. SEMPER FI!
– And faithful you have always been. We’ll take this to the UN. Not sure if they’ll buy this story for the second time but we
can’t let this rest either way. General Jones, Admiral Mullen; I want the joint chiefs to give me options on how to remove
this threat. Covertly or by force. And if we have to go kinetic, be ready to deploy no later than six months from now.
Once the genie is out of the bottle, this could get ugly in no time.

April 3rd, 2010
April 3rd, 2010
United Nations General Assembly, New York
-I give the floor to the president of the United States of America, Mr Barack Obama.
-Thank you, Mr Secretary. I must say I am overwhelmed by the support for this resolution.
Tonight, you have voted to make the world a safer place. The United States is proud to take the lead in this coalition.
We will start our deployment as soon as possible and I know that many of our allies throughout the region,
as well as in Europe, will do the same. None of us will rest until the Syrian regime stands down
in full compliance with this resolution.
The threats we have heard from the Syrian representative are, quite frankly, monstrous.
That anyone would threaten an entire region with nuclear holocaust is a degree of evil that this world has not seen
in half a century. It cannot, and it will not, go unpunished.
I speak now directly to you, President Assad: The United Nations has given you one month to stand down,
and hand over all assets related to nuclear proliferation. I strongly suggest you comply.
Failure to do so will mean an end to your regime and trust us, that end will not only be swift; not only decisive;
it will be delivered with all the might and fury that the civilized world can muster.
Don’t stand in our way.

May 2nd, 2010
May 2nd, 2010
Coalition HQ, King Hussein Air College, Jordan
– I still have my doubts, General.
– You sailors always do, Admiral. I know you wanted to do this by the old textbook
but that’s exactly what Assad has been preparing for. They’re dug in now, expecting
a month or more of aerial “shock and awe”.
– Few people have won an argument against a GBU-38, you know…
– If you’re gonna win an argument, you need to find someone to argue with, Admiral.
You were an aviator once, you know this. Right now, all your boys are seeing through
their fancy targeting pods is sand. And I’m more than a little concerned about that
intel report on possible unconventional deliveries of nuclear devices. We can stop a SCUD,
no problem. But a civilian boat, or plane? We might hesitate. And millions will pay the ultimate price.
– So Army rolls in on night one?
– Damned right. The enemy is mostly stationary. We’ll punch a hole, roll through and
mop the bastards up from behind. You just do your part, Admiral. And trust that
the Air Force does the same.
– Oh we’ll be there. And the Marines will certainly do their part too. Last I heard
they were as happy as a labrador with a new tennis ball. Good old fashioned amphibious
landing, huh? Assad is in for quite the surprise. What about the Brits, and the Germans,
on the northern front?
– They’ve mostly agreed. A bit pissed at not getting any action for the first few days but
that’s just what we need to keep the Syrians guessing.
– Saudis?
– Happy to make good use of all the goodies we’ve sold them over the years. The southern front
is going to light up like the fourth of July, Admiral. We may not get to use napalm anymore but
I’ll settle for the smell of burning T-72s in the morning.

LINEUP

LINEUP
F/A-18C Strike
ARCTIC11 (400): Bouncer
ARCTIC12 (401): Moose
ARCTIC13 (402): Frefeh
ARCTIC14 (403): Tryggast
F/A-18C SEAD/CAP
BENDER21 (404): Deadlift
BENDER22 (405): Bankler
BENDER23 (406): Enska
BENDER24 (407): Fretz
F/A-18C SEAD/CAP
CRIMSON31 (410): Leka
CRIMSON32 (411): Pita
CRIMSON33 (412): Yaotl
CRIMSON34 (413):
A-10C Air Interdiction
HAWG81: Baconbomb
HAWG82: Gallo
HAWG83: Deadgun
HAWG84: DrSoos
A-10C Air Interdiction
PIG71:
PIG72:
PIG73:
PIG74:
F-16C SEAD/CAP
INDY91: Ulvar
INDY92: Mags
INDY93: Sive
INDY94: Drone
F-16C CAP
JESTER11: Pahi
JESTER12:
JESTER13:
JESTER14:
F-16C CAP
VENOM41:
VENOM42:
VENOM43:
VENOM44:
AH-64D Air Interdiction
RAGE91: Asken / BFQ
RAGE92: Shiggan / Jinx
RAGE93:
RAGE94:
OH-58D Reconnaissance
BLACKJACK31: Tony / Sandpatch
BLACKJACK32: WeX / JackFlash
BLACKJACK33:
BLACKJACK34:
AWACS
STINGRAY: Apollo
STINGRAY: Fille
Airport
Ground: Flaxx83
Tower: SirToadie
Control:
Carrier
Marshal: Blichten
Approach: Blichten
LSO: Blichten

1 SITUATION
1.1 Overview
The international coalition is ready to strike. The initial thrust will be from the south, where American forces have been deployed to Israel, Jordan and Saudi Arabia.
Knowing that Assad will expect a prolonged air campaign before the invasion begins, campaign planners have decided to do the exact opposite. Ground forces will move in on night one.
The Syrian army is mostly dug in and is expected to have trouble responding to a fast mechanized assault. Reserve forces have been identified and will be selectively targeted. Fixed wing assets will have to establish local air superiority in support of ground forces. SEAD/DEAD will be performed in selected areas against tactical SAMs. The strategic threats will be suppressed by deep strikes against their C2.
1.2 Area of operations
Southern half of Syria, adjacent parts of Jordan and Saudi Arabia
1.3 Time and weather
* May 10 – 2010
* 01:00 local time
* Weather: SCT 8/10 FEW/SCT24/26
* Wind: From 320 / 4 kts
* FORCE QNH: 2992
1.4 Air threats
MiG-21, MiG-25, MiG-29, SU-24
The Syrian Air Force has dispersed its aircraft in the AO, mainly operating from smaller airfields around DAMASCUS as well as TIYAS and PALMYRA. They have limited all-weather (night) capability. To further degrade their response, cruise missile strikes will be aimed at several airfields.
1.5 Ground threats
Strategic SAMs consist of SA-2, SA-5 and SA-11. The Syrian IADS is impressive in its coverage but relies on a centralized command and control structure that should be vulnerable to attack.
On the tactical level, the main threats are SA-6, SA-8, MANPADS and ZSU-23. These are controlled by battlefield commanders and will have to be engaged directly.
1.6 Friendly forces
An all-out ground offensive will be mounted along the southern border. Simultaneously, the Marines will land on the western shores.
2nd Infantry Division (Rotary wings unit) will breach the enemy early warning line at PL BLACKFEET and attack over PL CHEROKEE and NLT end of day capture OBJ ALABAMA and OBJ KANSAS vicinity PL SIOUX.
1.7 Civilian/3rd part
Some flights have been noted between civilian airports but only in daylight.
2 MISSION
USAF and USN will establish air superiority in the AO, strike enemy C2 resources, perform SEAD/DEAD as needed and cover ground forces as they advance into southern Syria.
3 EXECUTION
3.1 Commander’s intent
Conduct OCA and establish CAP over the AO.
Perform SEAD/DEAD in support of the ground offensive.
Destroy Command & Control (C2) resources and Early Warning Radars in the Sayqal region.
Conduct strike missions to open the road for ground forces.
Strike Syrian armor reserves at known locations.
3.2 Packages
The mission contains 3 packages, follow links for more detailed orders

PKG ARDENT – Hornets and Vipers (OCA/CAP, SEAD, Strike). PL is Bouncer
PKG BRUTAL – Apaches and Kiowas (Striking enemy locations ahead of ground forces). PL is BFQ
PKG CRUSADER – Warthogs (Strike known reserves). PL is Baconbomb
3.3 Order of events

F/A-18s on Strike duty launch SLAM-ER against C2 resources and known EWR near Sayqal. Once C2 is disrupted, the Syrian strategic IADS (SA-2, SA-5 and SA-11) should be disabled for several hours.
Rotary wing assets depart the Assembly area at their earliest convenience. Strikes target area and destroys Syrian defence forces ahead of own ground forces. See TARGET PACKAGE BRUTAL for target locations and detailed orders.
Hornets and Vipers on counter-air duty conduct fighter sweep to take out any Syrian aircraft that are already in the air. Then establish CAP.
Vipers perform SEAD against assigned SAMs, then establish patrol to engage any emerging surface to air threats.
A-10s engage enemy armor reserves in assigned sectors. See TARGET PACKAGE CRUSADER for target locations and detailed orders.

3.4 Rules of engagement
ROE: C
As per SPINS
Addition: No cluster munitions allowed in civilian populated areas
3.5 Acceptable level of risk
ALR: HIGH
As per SPINS
3.6 Flight tasking
See package orders linked above.
Coordination instructions
Mission start 01:00 (local)
H-hour is 01.30 – No incursions into Syrian airspace before this time

4 ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
4.1 Airfield operations
* Muwaffaq Salti Air Base (Jordan) elevation 1636′
* TCN: 33X
* Active runway: 31
* Departure sequence: Indy9, Arctic1, Hawg8, Jester1
* Departure: Straight ahead on runway heading, climb to 3000′
* Approach: Follow directions from TWR – vectoring using radials. Expect final inbound turn to radial 120.

4.2 Carrier operations
* CASE 3
* BRC: 036
* FH: 027
* Departure radial: 100
* Departure time: ASAP
* Departure sequence: Any
* Marshal time: 03.00 – expect first push time at 03.15
As per Carrier Ops SPINS

4.3 Tankers
Texaco2 in orbit EAST of Muwaffaq Salti at A16. Arco5 in orbit WEST of Muwaffaq Salti at A20. Arco1 along the coast of Israel at A18.
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)
6, 7, 9, 3/5, 7
Contact Ground (ch 6) for departure and taxi instructions. When ordered, Tower (ch 7) for departure. When ordered, 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, unmanned) during startup and departure. Go to Check in (ch 9). Expect Tactical (ch 3) or CAP A (ch 5). Use Marshal (ch 16) and Approach (ch 17) for recovery.

5.6 Brevity
* TANGOUNIFORM – Mission declared successful
* NIGHTFALL – Abort mission
* BRAINFREEZE – Command and Control for strategic SAMs destroyed
* NULLIFIED – 78th Armored Brigade destroyed

5.7 Bullseye
N 33° 17.00′, E 36° 48.00′ (East of Damascus)
6 ANNEXES

Maps

Southern AO air superiority region

Propellersöndag
2024-09-15 20:00 - 21:30 | Marianas
RSVP:
2024-09-15 – 19:59
Lineup:
Activity:
Mission – A/G attack, CAP Sweep
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:
The enemy sub was damaged in our previos strike just a couple of hours ago, and is stuck at the current position. Move in and destroy it once and for all! This time a fighter sweep will go first and clear the area, then the strike package will move in.
Time and weather:
* June 1944
* 09:00
* Light clouds 6 000 ft
* Wind 200 / 03
* QNH 29.96
Resources
Air defence map (pdf):
LotATC Overlay (json):

Guarding Angel
2024-09-19 19:30 - 23:00 | Syria
RSVP: 24 09 19 – 19:30 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity: Mission – CAP, Air Interdiction, CAS
Theatre: Syria
Modules: F/A-18C, F-16D, AJS 37, A-10C, AH-64, OH-58D, CH-47F, F-14B
Prerequisites: Case3

LINEUP
F/A-18C STRIKE
ARCTIC11 (400): deadlift
ARCTIC12 (401): frefeh
ARCTIC13 (402): Bouncer
ARCTIC14 (403): Bankler
F/A-18C
BENDER21 (404):
BENDER22 (405):
BENDER23 (406):
BENDER24 (407):
F/A-18C
CRIMSON31 (410):
CRIMSON32 (411):
CRIMSON33 (412):
CRIMSON34 (413):
F/A-18C
DUSTY41 (300):
DUSTY42 (301):
DUSTY43 (302):
DUSTY44 (303):
F-14B CAP
ELVIS51 (100): Nillefix / DeadGun_SWE
ELVIS52 (101): TheHoff /
ELVIS53 (102):
ELVIS54 (102):
AJS 37 Strike
FENRIS61: CoNa
FENRIS62: AlleBulle
FENRIS63: GlueStick
FENRIS64: Hagman
AJS 37 Strike
GRIM71:
GRIM72:
GRIM73:
GRIM74:
A-10C FAC-A
HAWG81: Hofftari
HAWG82: Ulvar
HAWG83: leka
HAWG84:
F-16C CAP
INDY91: Drone67
INDY92: Mags
INDY93: pahi
INDY94: sandpatch
F-16C
JESTER11:
JESTER12:
JESTER13:
JESTER14:
F/A-18C
KRAKEN21 (304):
KRAKEN22 (305):
KRAKEN23 (306):
KRAKEN24 (307):
F/A-18C
LION31 (310):
LION32 (311):
LION33 (312):
LION34 (313):
CH-47F
MUSTANG41: Shiggan / Jinx
MUSTANG42:
MUSTANG43:
MUSTANG44:
AH-64D
RAGE91:
RAGE92:
RAGE93:
RAGE94:
AH-64D
RAGE91: JackFlash / Asken
RAGE92: /
RAGE93:
RAGE94:
OH-58D FAC-A
BLACKJACK31: Kingtiger45 / Puppysworth
BLACKJACK32: WeX / Tony
BLACKJACK33:
BLACKJACK34:
A-10C Air Interdiction
PIG71:
PIG72:
PIG73:
PIG74:
F-16C CAP
VENOM41:
VENOM42:
VENOM43:
VENOM44:
AWACS
STINGRAY Tactical: BACONBOMB
STINGRAY CAP:
Airport
Ground:
Tower:
Control:
Carrier
Marshal:
Tower:
LSO:

1 SITUATION
1.1 Overview
The Swedish Foreign Minister Margaretha af Ugglas’s helicopter has been shot down in Syria while she was on a diplomatic mission. Syria refuses to allow the USA or Sweden to assist and wants to handle this themselves. We are afraid that they might take her hostage to pressure the West to leave the region.
1.2 Area of operations
Border between Israel and Syria. Mountainous terrain
1.3 Time and weather
* June 06 – 1992
* 18:00 local time
* Broken/Scattered (16000′)
* Wind 300 / 2
* FORCE QNH 30.31
* FOG
1.4 Air threats
Su-24M, MiG-23, MiG-29 and Mi-24V
MiG-23 and MiG-29 from Tiyas is expected. We believe they have around 10 fighters ready.
1.5 Ground threats
BMP-2, ZSU-23 Shilka, MANPADS, SA-2, SA-6, SA-11
Damascus is covered by SAMs so we must not move to far from the area of engagement
1.6 Friendly forces
QRF is on the way to recovery the Foreign minister from the crash site and escort here to CG for extraction.
Group one: 4 x HMMWV, 2 x APC TPz Fuchs
Group two: 3 x HMMWV, 2 X IFV M2A2 Bradley
Group one will pass through Checkpoint CG and continue to crash site and group two will stop and set up perimeter in checkpoint CG
1.7 Civilian/3rd part
UN Troops around the border as a peacekeeping force.
2 MISSION
Set up a FOB at checkpoint CG and defend the area against all HOSTILE forces. Evacuate the foreign minister to Bosh Pina.
3 EXECUTION
3.1 Commander’s intent
We need to secure the crash site and Alpha1 and Bravo1 ASAP. Time is critical here—we need to move fast and lock down those positions before the Syrian government has a chance to rally their forces and engage us. Stay sharp, move with purpose, and be ready for anything.
* Set up CAP
* Clear zone Alpha 1 and Bravo 1 before MUSTANG4 arrives
* MUSTANG4 arrives and sets up FOB for helikopters to refuel.
* BLACKJACK will set upp and take control of Charlie as FAC-A.
* MUSTANG6 EVAC Package
If Syrian launches fighters we will destroy their Radar Command Station at Marj Ruhayyil to give us a larger space to operate
3.2 Packages
The mission contains 1 package, callsign SHIELD. All flights are part of package SHIELD.
3.4 Rules of engagement
ROE: B
As per SPINS
Free to engage enemy units in Zone Alpha and Bravo or approved by STINGRAY
3.5 Acceptable level of risk
ALR: HIGH
As per SPINS
3.6 Flight tasking
Package SHIELD(Lead: BLACKJACK31)
HAWG8
Take-off Ramat (Apron 2)
Strike on targets provided and search for target in delegated area.
RAGE9
Take-off Naqoura (H04 to H07)
Escort BLACKJACK and MUSTANG to area and provide CAS at targets provided by BLACKJACK in Zone Charlie.
BLACKJACK3
Take-off Rosh Pina (east parking)
Provide FAC-A
MUSTANG6
Take-off Naqoura (H01 and H03)
18:50 Land at CG and set up FOB to refuel.
19:25 Evac package
FENRIS6 (GRIM7)
Take-off Ramat (Apron 1)
Strike at infrastructure targets ASAP to slow down possible reinforcement (bridges WP2 and WP3)
Land at KIRYAT SHMONA and rearm and wait for DYNAMITE to strike at Mezzeh.
WP 2 West Bridge Lat Long Decimal Minutes: N 33°12.770′ E 35°51.269′
WP 3 East Bridge Lat Long Decimal Minutes: N 33°14.234′ E 35°58.661′
Secondary Target
Mezzeh Lat Long Decimal Minutes: N 33°28.685′ E 36°13.486′
ARTIC1
Carrier
CG 79nm
Commandstation 129nm
Ready to strike at SAM Commandstation at N 33°37.280′ E 36°44.896′ when DYNAMITE is called.
Secondary: Be available to strike at targets of opportunity and given from BLACKJACK
INDY9
Take-off Ramat (Apron 2)
CAP
ELIVS5
Take-off Carrier
CAP Ready 5
4 ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
4.1 Airfield operations
* Ramat David
* TCN: 84X
* Active runway: 27
* Departure via Kishon
* Approach via Hayim
<!– Copy-paste friendly headers for flight taskings
ARCTIC1
BENDER2
CRIMSON3
DUSTY4
ELVIS5
FENRIS6
GRIM7
HAWG8
INDY9
JESTER1
KRAKEN2
LION3
MUSTANG4
NITRO5
RAGE9
SALTY1
BLACKJACK3
ORCA6
PIG7
QUEBEC8
TUSK2
VENOM4
HITMAN3
CYLON5 –>
4.2 Carrier operations
* CASE 3
* BRC: 022
* Departure time: 18:25
* Departure sequence:
* Charlie time: 19:45
As per Carrier Ops SPINS

4.3 Tankers
ARCO 1
TEXACO 2
Taking of INCIRLIK ETA +28min
As per Aerial Refueling SOP
5 COMMAND AND CONTROL
5.1 Commander
* Mission commander is STINGRAY
* Mission commander deputy is
* Package SHIELD lead is
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
* IKEA – FOB CG active
* DYNAMITE – Syrian engaging.
* MEATBALL – Package is collected

5.7 Bullseye
N 33 15’39” E 42 52’00”
6 ANNEXES
Map of AREA

FOB CG

Show area where we are free to open fire on all syrien ground forces.
Area is divided in 4 smaller zones (Alpha 1 – Top Left, Alpha 2 – Top Right, Bravo 1 – Bottom Left, Bravo 2 – Bottom Right)
Green dot = FOB CG
Blue half cirkel = 3,5 nm from FOB CG when friendly ground forces arrive this area is CAS area and engagment is controlled by BLACKJACK3

Map to show where to set up FOB CG at waypoint.
Important that the FOB is set up at correct position.

Propellersöndag
2024-09-22 20:00 - 21:30 | Marianas
RSVP:
2024-09-22 – 19:59
Lineup:
Activity:
Mission – 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:
Scramble! Enemy bobmber formations are inbound at 20,000 feet and above.
Time and weather:
* June 1944
* 14:00
* Light clouds 6 000 ft
* Wind 210 / 04
* QNH 29.90
Resources
Air defence map (pdf):
LotATC Overlay (json):

Training Tuesday
2024-09-24 19:30 - 21:30 | Caucasus
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
Training Mission: Caucacus, daytime, scattered clouds in the forecast
Planned Training:
1. F/A-18C
– Moving targets/GBU-12
2. F-16C
– CBU-105 (Or simular)
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!

Bear Bait
2024-09-26 19:30 - 23:00 | Caucasus
RSVP: 24 09 26 – 19:30 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity: Mission – CAP, Air Interdiction
Theatre: Caucasus
Modules: F-14A, F-4E, MiG-21
Prerequisites: None

LINEUP
F-14A CAP
ELVIS51 (100):
ELVIS52 (101):
ELVIS53 (102):
ELVIS54 (102):
F-14A CAP
MUSTANG61 (104):
MUSTANG62 (105):
MUSTANG63 (106):
MUSTANG64 (107):
F-4E AI
SAVAGE11:
SAVAGE12:
SAVAGE13:
SAVAGE14:
F-4E Strike
SCARY21:
SCARY22:
SCARY23:
SCARY24:
AWACS
STINGRAY:
STINGRAY:
Airport
Ground:
Tower:
Control:
Carrier
Marshal:
Tower:
LSO:

1 SITUATION
1.1 Overview
The year is 1976, and the Cold War is at a tense crossroads. Georgia, having recently strengthened its ties with Western powers, has invited the United States to participate in a joint military exercise on Georgian soil. The exercise, officially named “Operation Iron Shield,” aims to demonstrate Western military capabilities and bolster Georgia’s defenses.
The United States has deployed a formidable force to the region, including an aircraft carrier equipped with F-14A Tomcats and a squadron of F-4 Phantom IIs stationed on Georgian soil. This show of force is perceived as a direct threat by the Soviet Union, which has long considered Georgia to be within its sphere of influence.
Already on edge due to the increasing Western presence near its borders, the Soviet Union interprets the exercise as a provocation and a potential pretext for the West to gain a military foothold in the Caucasus. In response, the Soviets launch a full-scale invasion of Georgia, under the pretense of protecting their territory and interests.
In the midst of the exercise, tensions quickly escalate as Soviet forces cross the border and attack Georgian targets. American and Georgian troops must rapidly transition from a training scenario to a real combat situation. The aircraft carrier’s F-14A jets and the Georgian MiG-21 scramble to intercept incoming Soviet MiG-21s and MiG-23, while the F-4 Phantom squadron confronts the advancing Soviet ground forces.
1.2 Area of operations
1.3 Time and weather
* Feb 07 – 1976
* 05:50 local time
* SCT 8000
* Wind 248 / 010
* FORCE QNH 29.72
1.4 Air threats
MiG-21, MiG-23
1.5 Ground threats
SA-2
1.6 Friendly forces
Georgian forces ground and air (mig-21)
1.7 Civilian/3rd part
2 MISSION
Set up CAP and take out the SA-2 north of the border
3 EXECUTION
3.1 Commander’s intent
Two f14 will set up cap as the f4 will take out the SA-2 north of the border N 42°46.769′ E 41°40.403′
3.2 Packages
3.3 Order of events
3.4 Rules of engagement
ROE: C
As per SPINS
3.5 Acceptable level of risk
ALR: FREE
As per SPINS
3.6 Flight tasking
4 ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
4.1 Airfield operations
* KOBULETI
* TCN: 67X
* Active runway: 25
* Departure via RNW hdg 3000feet
* Approach via RADIAL 070 5nm for lefthand overhead break
4.2 Carrier operations
* CASE 1
* BRC: 271
* Departure time: 06:20
* Departure sequence:
* Charlie time: 08:10
As per Carrier Ops SPINS

4.3 Tankers
No tankers (recovery only)
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: REGULATION
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 42°11.916′ E 41°38.540′
6 ANNEXES
Maps

Övningstisdag - IFR del 1
2024-10-01 19:30 - 22:00 | Kola
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
Aircraft not capable of IFR operations are recommended to organise their own training on the secondary server due to the weather and lightning conditions.
This’ll be the first of three sequential training events focusing on flying according to instrument flight rules (IFR), that is without having to rely on looking out the cockpit to safely and succesfully fly your aircraft.
The agenda for the first session is:

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
Radials & DME

Recommended reading prior to the exercise: https://wiki.masterarms.se/index.php/Radials

Ni kommer att klareras för en av två rutter enligt nedan, RÖD eller SVART. Alla positioner är RADIAL/DME från Kallax. Ni förväntas flyga den rutt ni klareras i rätt ordning. Vilken rutt samt höjd bestäms av GND.

Syrian Dawn - Day TWO
2024-10-03 19:30 - 23:00 | Syria
May 11th, 2010. H-hour plus 39. Northern outskirts of Damascus.
– Starbase, Lima six one
– Go for Starbase
– Spotted your precious cargo at Bravo Tango five eight one six, one niner seven zero. Eastbound. Lead element of two armored vehicles. Main element is four trucks, no markings. Range from our posit is two thousand. It’s long but we could give it a try with the fifty?
– Negative six one, they might be dirty. Hold your fire. Report speed.
– Roger, wepons are tight. Estimate four zero miles.
– Copy forty miles an hour. Stay on the scope, report any trailing elements.
– Wilco, Six one.

RSVP: 24 10 03 – 19:30 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity: Mission – Strike, SEAD, Air Interdiction
Theatre: Syria
Modules: F/A-18, F-16, A-10, OH-58, CH-47
Prerequisites: None

LINEUP
F/A-18C Strike
ARCTIC11 (400): Bouncer
ARCTIC12 (401): Deadlift
ARCTIC13 (402): Frefeh
ARCTIC14 (403): Enska
F/A-18C SEAD
BENDER21 (404): Leka
BENDER22 (405): Fretz
BENDER23 (406): Moose
BENDER24 (407): Yaotl
F/A-18C Strike
CRIMSON31 (410): Jackflash
CRIMSON32 (411): Bankler
CRIMSON33 (412): Tryggast
CRIMSON34 (413): PuNcH
F/A-18C
DUSTY41 (300):
DUSTY42 (301):
DUSTY43 (302):
DUSTY44 (303):
A-10C Air Interdiction
HAWG81: Baconbomb
HAWG82: Gallo
HAWG83: Ulvar
HAWG84:
A-10C Air Interdiction
PIG71: Deadgun
PIG72: BigSwede
PIG73:
PIG74:
F-16C Strike
INDY91: Mags
INDY92: Drone67
INDY93: Hofftari
INDY94: Qvintus
F-16C
JESTER11:
JESTER12:
JESTER13:
JESTER14:
CH-47F Heavy Lift
MUSTANG11: Shiggan
MUSTANG12: Troll
OH-58D Reconnaissance
BLACKJACK31: Puppysworth / Tony
BLACKJACK32: Asken / BFQ
BLACKJACK33:
BLACKJACK34:
AWACS
STINGRAY (TACTICAL): SirToadie
STINGRAY (CHECK-IN): Blichten
Airport
Ground:
Tower:
Control:
Carrier
Marshal:
Tower:
LSO:

1 SITUATION
1.1 Overview
Day TWO, H-hour plus 39. Ground forces are advancing on all fronts but are encountering heavier than expected resistance. In our AO the FEBA is currently along PL SIOUX, some 35 nm south of Damascus, where the SAA 7th Armored Division are making a stand. Casualties so far are within pre-war estimates but morale has taken a hit in some units that have suffered blue-on-blue incidents. Air Force and Navy have flown numerous, mostly successful, sorties against air bases and long-range SAMs.
Earlier today, Intel managed to intercept communications related to a relocation of WMD-related equipment. This may include fissile material (U-235 and/or Pu-239). A convoy has left Damascus and is currently en route to Palmyra. The research facilities, in downtown Damascus, are being dismantled. SOCOM is assebling a raid to secure evidence.
1.2 Area of operations
Southern Syria
1.3 Time and weather
* May 11 – 2010
* 16:30 local time
* SCT 8/9, FEW 21
* Wind from 305 / 2
* FORCE QNH 2992 / 1013
1.4 Air threats
MiG-21, MiG-29, Mi-8, Mi-24
The Syrian Air Force is heavily decimated. While a few dozen MiG-21 and MiG-29 airframes are still intact, there are currently no operational air bases to fly them from. Dispersed road bases are a possible threat but Intel believes the aircraft are mostly held in underground shelters at the air bases. In the past 12 hours we have not seen any fixed-wing sorties. The air threat, therefore, is mainly rotary wing.
1.5 Ground threats
BMP-1, T-72B, ZSU-23, MANPADS, SA-8. SA-13, SA-2, SA-11
Most long-range SAM-sites have been destroyed. One SA-2 remains operational in Sayqal and one SA-11 in Palmyra.
1.6 Friendly forces
USMC operating northwest of our AO
1.7 Civilian/3rd part
No civilian air traffic
2 MISSION
Support the ground offensive.
Strike the WMD-convoy before it reaches Palmyra.
Support the SOCOM raid on Damascus.
3 EXECUTION
3.1 Commander’s intent
Support 2nd Infantry Division’s attempt to flank the SAA 7th Armored Division near the town of Shahba.
Strike road blocks in the Damascus area in preparation for SOCOM raid.
SEAD vs known SHORADS sites in the Damascus area to facilitate extraction.
Strike SAA 4th Armored Division to prevent interference with the SOCOM raid.
Locate and destroy WMD convoy en route to Palmyra.
3.2 Packages
ANVIL – F-16C, F/A-18C, CH-47F
EAGLE – OH-58D
MAYHEM – A-10C
3.3 Order of events
Mission start 16:30
Lima One reaches staging area 17:25. Awaits BULLDOZER
WMD convoy enters NAI KILLZONE approx 18:00
3.4 Rules of engagement
ROE: C
As per SPINS
Addition: Avoid cluster munitions in populated areas unless mission critical
3.5 Acceptable level of risk
ALR: MEDIUM
As per SPINS
3.6 Flight tasking
See links under 3.2
4 ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
4.1 Airfield operations
* King Hussein Air College (elevation 2205 feet)
* TCN: 34X
* Active runway: 31
* Departure: Straight out, climb to 4000
* Approach: RIGHT OHB, do not overfly village south of airfield

Indy9 in shelters 24-27
Jester1 in shelters 36-39
Hawg8 on parking 20-22
Pig7 in shelters 32-35
Mustang1 on parking 44
4.2 Carrier operations
* CASE 1
* BRC: 030
* Departure time:
* Departure sequence:
* Charlie time: 19:00
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 Mission (ch 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 Mission (ch 13). Use Marshal (ch 16) and Tower (ch 1) for recovery.

5.6 Brevity
* TANGOUNIFORM – Mission declared successful
* NIGHTFALL – Abort mission
* BULLDOZER – Roadblocks in Damascus eliminated
* DUREX – Reinforcements from 4th AD prevented
* FALLOUT – WMD Convoy eliminated
5.7 Bullseye
N 33 17.00′ E 36 48.00′
6 ANNEXES

Propellersöndag
2024-10-06 20:00 - 21:30 | Marianas
RSVP:
2024-10-06 – 19:59
Lineup:
Activity:
Mission – 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:
Scramble again! Enemy bomber formations are inbound at 20,000 feet and above.
Time and weather:
* June 1944
* 17:00
* Light clouds 7 000 ft
* Wind 200 / 06
* QNH 29.89
Resources
Air defence map (pdf):
LotATC Overlay (json):

Övningstisdag - IFR del 2
2024-10-08 19:00 - 22:00 | Kola
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
Aircraft not capable of IFR operations are recommended to organise their own training on the secondary server due to the weather and lightning conditions.
This’ll be the second of three sequential training events focusing on flying according to instrument flight rules (IFR), that is without having to rely on looking out the cockpit to safely and succesfully fly your aircraft.
The agenda for the second session is:

IFR departures and approaches (SID and STAR), or how to safely take off and land in poor visibility conditions.
How to interpret an IFR plate

Recommended reading prior to the exercise: https://wiki.masterarms.se/index.php/Radials

Syrian Dawn Day TWO
2024-10-10 19:30 - 23:00 | Syria
Groundhog day? Let’s try it again…
RSVP: 24 10 10 – 19:30 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity: Mission – Strike, SEAD, Air Interdiction
Theatre: Syria
Modules: F/A-18, F-16, A-10, OH-58, CH-47
Prerequisites: None

LINEUP
F/A-18C Strike
ARCTIC11 (400): Leka
ARCTIC12 (401): Moose
ARCTIC13 (402): Yaotl
ARCTIC14 (403):
F/A-18C SEAD
BENDER21 (404): Bouncer
BENDER22 (405): Enska
BENDER23 (406): Deadlift
BENDER24 (407):
F/A-18C Strike
CRIMSON31 (410): JackFlash
CRIMSON32 (411): AgentLego
CRIMSON33 (412):
CRIMSON34 (413):
F/A-18C
DUSTY41 (300):
DUSTY42 (301):
DUSTY43 (302):
DUSTY44 (303):
A-10C Air Interdiction
HAWG81: Baconbomb
HAWG82: Gallo
HAWG83: Ulvar
HAWG84:
A-10C Air Interdiction
PIG71: Deadgun
PIG72: Hofftari
PIG73: BigSwede
PIG74:
F-16C Strike
INDY91: Moldy
INDY92: Drone67
INDY93: Qvintus
INDY94: TheHoff
F-16C
JESTER11:
JESTER12:
JESTER13:
JESTER14:
CH-47F Heavy Lift
MUSTANG11: Shiggan
MUSTANG12:
OH-58D Reconnaissance
BLACKJACK31: Troll / Tony
BLACKJACK32: Asken / Jinx
BLACKJACK33:
BLACKJACK34:
AWACS
STINGRAY (TACTICAL): Apollo
STINGRAY (CHECK-IN): Blichten
Airport
Ground: SirToadie
Tower: SirToadie
Control:
Carrier
Marshal:
Tower:
LSO:

1 SITUATION
1.1 Overview
Day TWO, H-hour plus 39. Ground forces are advancing on all fronts but are encountering heavier than expected resistance. In our AO the FEBA is currently along PL SIOUX, some 35 nm south of Damascus, where the SAA 7th Armored Division are making a stand. Casualties so far are within pre-war estimates but morale has taken a hit in some units that have suffered blue-on-blue incidents. Air Force and Navy have flown numerous, mostly successful, sorties against air bases and long-range SAMs.
Earlier today, Intel managed to intercept communications related to a relocation of WMD-related equipment. This may include fissile material (U-235 and/or Pu-239). A convoy has left Damascus and is currently en route to Palmyra. The research facilities, in downtown Damascus, are being dismantled. SOCOM is assebling a raid to secure evidence.
1.2 Area of operations
Southern Syria
1.3 Time and weather
* May 11 – 2010
* 16:30 local time
* SCT 8/9, FEW 21
* Wind from 305 / 2
* FORCE QNH 2992 / 1013
1.4 Air threats
MiG-21, MiG-29, Mi-8, Mi-24
The Syrian Air Force is heavily decimated. While a few dozen MiG-21 and MiG-29 airframes are still intact, there are currently no operational air bases to fly them from. Dispersed road bases are a possible threat but Intel believes the aircraft are mostly held in underground shelters at the air bases. In the past 12 hours we have not seen any fixed-wing sorties. The air threat, therefore, is mainly rotary wing.
1.5 Ground threats
BMP-1, T-72B, ZSU-23, MANPADS, SA-8. SA-13, SA-2, SA-11
Most long-range SAM-sites have been destroyed. One SA-2 remains operational in Sayqal and one SA-11 in Palmyra.
1.6 Friendly forces
USMC operating northwest of our AO
1.7 Civilian/3rd part
No civilian air traffic
2 MISSION
Support the ground offensive.
Strike the WMD-convoy before it reaches Palmyra.
Support the SOCOM raid on Damascus.
3 EXECUTION
3.1 Commander’s intent
Support 2nd Infantry Division’s attempt to flank the SAA 7th Armored Division near the town of Shahba.
Strike road blocks in the Damascus area in preparation for SOCOM raid.
SEAD vs known SHORADS sites in the Damascus area to facilitate extraction.
Strike SAA 4th Armored Division to prevent interference with the SOCOM raid.
Locate and destroy WMD convoy en route to Palmyra.
3.2 Packages
ANVIL – F-16C, F/A-18C, CH-47F
EAGLE – OH-58D
MAYHEM – A-10C
3.3 Order of events
Mission start 16:30
Lima One reaches staging area 17:25. Awaits BULLDOZER
WMD convoy enters NAI KILLZONE approx 18:00
3.4 Rules of engagement
ROE: C
As per SPINS
Addition: Avoid cluster munitions in populated areas unless mission critical
3.5 Acceptable level of risk
ALR: MEDIUM
As per SPINS
3.6 Flight tasking
See links under 3.2
4 ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
4.1 Airfield operations
* King Hussein Air College (elevation 2205 feet)
* TCN: 34X
* Active runway: 31
* Departure: Straight out, climb to 4000
* Approach: RIGHT OHB, do not overfly village south of airfield

Indy9 in shelters 24-27
Jester1 in shelters 36-39
Hawg8 on parking 20-22
Pig7 in shelters 32-35
Mustang1 on parking 44
4.2 Carrier operations
* CASE 1
* BRC: 030
* Departure time:
* Departure sequence:
* Charlie time: 19:00
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 Mission (ch 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 Mission (ch 13). Use Marshal (ch 16) and Tower (ch 1) for recovery.

5.6 Brevity
* TANGOUNIFORM – Mission declared successful
* NIGHTFALL – Abort mission
* BULLDOZER – Roadblocks in Damascus eliminated
* DUREX – Reinforcements from 4th AD prevented
* FALLOUT – WMD Convoy eliminated
5.7 Bullseye
N 33 17.00′ E 36 48.00′
6 ANNEXES

Övningstisdag - IFR del 3
2024-10-15 19:00 - 22:00 | Kola
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
Aircraft not capable of IFR operations are recommended to organise their own training on the secondary server due to the weather and lightning conditions.
This’ll be the last of three sequential training events focusing on flying according to instrument flight rules (IFR), that is without having to rely on looking out the cockpit to safely and succesfully fly your aircraft.
The agenda for the final session is:

Continue rehearsing IFR departures and approaches, but now with added complexity in the form of DME Arcs & Holding Patterns.

Recommended reading prior to the exercise: https://wiki.masterarms.se/index.php/Radials

Northern Sentinel: Eyes on the North #1
2024-10-17 19:30 - 23:00 | Kola
Mission Series Background: Northern Sentinel
In 1982, rising Cold War tensions reach a critical point on the Kola Peninsula, a strategic region where Soviet forces hold their northern stronghold. NATO intelligence reports an alarming increase in Soviet military activity near Norway and Finland, including the deployment of advanced MiG-29 fighters and enhanced air defense systems. NATO responds with a coalition of air assets from Norway, Sweden, Finland, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain and France, aiming to deter Soviet aggression and protect vital northern territories.
The mission series, Northern Sentinel, follows a multinational air force tasked with defending NATO’s northern flank, carrying out reconnaissance, intercepting Soviet intruders, and engaging in strategic strikes against key targets. Each mission pushes pilots and their aircraft—F-5s, Viggens, MiG-21s, F-14s, F-4s, Mirage F1s, and Mirage 2000s—to their limits in an unforgiving arctic landscape. With heightened risks of Soviet air incursions and escalating tensions, these missions are critical in maintaining the fragile peace and stability of Northern Europe.
RSVP: 24 10 13 – 23:59 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity: Mission – CAP, Recon
Theatre: Kola Peninsula
Modules: STRIL, VIGGEN, F5, MIG21, F14A, AWACS
Prerequisites: CASE1

LINEUP
F-14B CAP
MUSTANG61 (104): NILLEFIX / Bacon
MUSTANG62 (105): DEADLIFT / HOFTARI
MUSTANG63 (106): WEX / TROLL
MUSTANG64 (107):
F-14B CAP
ELVIS51 (100):
ELVIS52 (101):
ELVIS53 (102):
ELVIS54 (103):
AJS 37 Recon
URBAN23: Hagman
URBAN79: Frefeh
AJS 37 Intercept
URBAN04: Goofy
URBAN10: CoNa
URBAN05: Qvintus
URBAN44: Moldy
URBAN77: Tony
URBAN36:
Mig-21 Intercept
HAUKKA11:
HAUKKA12:
HAUKKA13:
HAUKKA14:
F-5 Intercept
EILAM41: BANKLER
EILAM42: FILLE
EILAM43: PUNCH
EILAM44: SANDPATCH
EILAM45:
EILAM46:
EILAM47:
EILAM48:
STRIL
MINKEN: MINK
MINKEN: APOLLO
AWACS
STINGRAY: ULVAR
STINGRAY:
Airport KALLAX
Ground:
Tower: SIVE
Control:
Airport BANAK
Ground:
Tower: BLICHTEN
Control:
Carrier
Marshal:
Tower:
LSO:

1 SITUATION
1.1 Overview
In the initial phase of the “Northern Sentinel” operation, NATO has observed unusual Soviet activity near the Finnish-Russian border. Intelligence reports indicate that Soviet forces are rapidly fortifying installations with new radar stations and surface-to-air missile systems, signaling a potential escalation in the region. In response, NATO launches a reconnaissance mission to assess the extent of this build-up.
Two Swedish AJS 37 Viggens from F 21 Norrbotten, operating under the call sign “URBAN23”, are tasked with flying a low-altitude sortie along the border to gather imagery of Soviet positions. Departing from Kallax, the Viggens must navigate through rugged terrain and avoid Soviet radar detection to reach the target area undetected.
Dubbed “Eyes on the North,” this mission is crucial for NATO’s strategic planning and defense posture. With recent reports of Soviet air patrols in the vicinity, the mission presents a heightened risk. URBAN23 must rely on stealth and speed to evade detection, fulfill their objective, and return safely, all while under the shadow of Soviet air defenses.
1.2 Area of operations
Kola Peninsula
1.3 Time and weather
* July 07 – 1982
* 08:00 local time
* Few Scattered (8000′-10000′)
* Wind 210 07
* FORCE QNH 30 31
1.4 Air threats
The MiG-21, while aging, remained a nimble and numerous adversary, especially at low altitudes.
The MiG-23, with variable-geometry wings, offered greater range and firepower, capable of engaging both air and ground targets effectively.
However, the most serious threat was the newly developed MiG-29, a highly maneuverable fighter with advanced avionics and weaponry. Designed to rival Western aircraft like the F-14 and Mirage 2000, the MiG-29 posed a formidable challenge with its versatility and precision at all altitudes.
1.5 Ground threats
In 1982, ground-based air threats in the Nordic region were primarily represented by Soviet missile systems. The SA-2, an early surface-to-air missile, was known for its long-range capability, targeting high-flying aircraft effectively.
The SA-3, a more advanced system, provided medium-range air defense and was designed to engage low- to medium-altitude targets, complementing the SA-2’s capabilities.
The formidable SA-5 located at Severomorsk, with its long-range and high-altitude interception capabilities, posed a significant threat to NATO aircraft, providing robust protection for strategic assets.
In addition to missile systems, the ZSU-23-4 Shilka, a self-propelled anti-aircraft gun, offered effective close-in defense against low-flying threats, combining high rate of fire with mobility, making it a dangerous adversary on the battlefield.
1.6 Friendly forces
The HAWK system provided medium-range surface-to-air missile capabilities, allowing for flexible deployment and effective engagement of high-altitude targets. Its advanced guidance system made it a reliable asset for protecting critical infrastructure and airspace.
Finland utilized the SA-2, an older but still effective surface-to-air missile system. Despite its age, the SA-2 was capable of engaging high-flying aircraft, offering a significant deterrent against potential incursions. Together, these systems enhanced the overall air defense posture of the Nordic countries, creating a layered defense against hostile aerial threats.
1.7 Civilian/3rd part
Civilian air traffic is still active
2 MISSION
Conduct reconnaissance operations along the Finnish-Soviet border to gather intelligence on enemy positions and movements. Additionally, identify and report on the activities of the Russian naval fleet in nearby waters.
3 EXECUTION
3.1 Commander’s intent
Urban23 will execute reconnaissance along the Finnish-Soviet border while remaining Swedish, Finnish, and Norwegian aircraft respond to any potential Russian threats. U.S. F-14s will monitor the Russian fleet in adjacent waters.
F14s are NOT to engage Sovjet aircraft!!
3.2 Packages
The mission contains 1 package, callsign SHIELD. Swedish and Finish aircraft are part of package SHIELD.
3.3 Order of events
URBAN23 take off on recon mission
URBAN(rest off viggen) and EILAM tune “SLINGAN” on ch13 (269.00) and wait for orders
MUSTANG fly and set up CAP at WP1
3.4 Rules of engagement
ROE: A
As per SPINS
3.5 Acceptable level of risk
ALR: MEDIUM
As per SPINS
3.6 Flight tasking
URBAN23 (U23 och U79)
Depart: Kallax
Parking: Apron 2 U24-U25
Refuel at Kuusamo
Fly close to Sovjet border to IVALO collecting intel on enemy SA sites.
RTB to Vägbas “Röjden 90” in northern sweden
URBAN04 (U04 och U10)
Depart: Kallax
Parking: Apron 2 U26-U27
Intercept Sovjet fighters
URBAN05 (U05 och U44)
Depart: Kallax
Parking: Apron 2 U28-U29
Intercept Sovjet fighters
URBAN77 (U77 och U36)
Depart: Kallax
Parking: Apron 2 U30-U31
Intercept Sovjet fighters
EILAM4
Depart: BANAK
Parking: MIL Apron P08-01
Intercept Sovjet fighters
MUSTANG6
Depart:CVN
Protect carrier group and identify sovjet fleet
4 ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
4.1 Airfield operations
BANAK
Tower: 250.000 MHz ATIS: 250.500 MHz
TCN: 47 X
Active Runway 34
Depart: Climb on 348 track 47x to 7000.
Arrive: LOC Rwy 34 (charts included and in kneeboard) 114.4 BNA(114X BNA)
KALAX
Tower: 270.000 MHz ATIS: 270.500 MHz
TCN: 98X
Active Runway 32
VFR
KUUSAMO
Ground: 252.000 MHz Tower: 272.000 MHz ATIS: 272.500 MHz
Active Runway: 30
Roadbases
Roadbase 90 “Röjden” HDG324 (-5 for True)
TCN 90X
Lat Long Standard: N 68°11’59” E 22°58’42”
Lat Long Decimal Minutes: N 68°11.721′ E 22°58.346′ 302m
Roadbase 34 “Tiebaasi Kuusamo” HDG313 (-7 for True)
TCN 34X
Lat Long Standard: N 67°56’41” E 26°52’50”
Lat Long Decimal Minutes: N 67°56.754′ E 26°51.785′ 251m
Roadbase 38 “Tiebaasi Voujarvi” HDG331 (-7.5 for True)
TCN 38X
Lat Long Standard: N 67°04’10” E 26°32’26”
Lat Long Decimal Minutes: N 67°04.172′ E 26°32.448′
All tacan stations are placed in the midway mark of the runway on the north side.
4.2 Carrier operations
* CASE 1
* BRC: 61
* Departure time: 08:20
* Departure sequence:
* Charlie time: 10:20
As per Carrier Ops SPINS

4.3 Tankers
As per Aerial Refueling SOP
5 COMMAND AND CONTROL
5.1 Commander
* Mission commander is: MINKEN
* Mission commander deputy is: MINKEN
* Package SHIELD lead is: MINKEN
5.2 Frequencies
In Kneeboard
Channel 03 is 903, Channel 07 is 907..
As per Comms SOP
5.3 Authentication
RAMROD: GRANDSLICE
As per Authentication SOP
5.4 Freq flow (Airfield flights)
907, 909, 905/910, 907
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, 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
Lat Long Standard: N 70°15’53” E 20°14’24”
Lat Long Decimal Minutes: N 70°15.899′ E 20°14.411′
6 ANNEXES
Maps

Roadbases in northern Sweden and Finland

Propellersöndag
2024-10-20 20:00 - 21:30 | Marianas
RSVP:
2024-10-20 – 19:59
Lineup:
Activity:
Mission – Recon / 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:
Allied intel has received information about a supply flight delivering new I-16 Donkeys to Tinian. The enemy plans to fly them in at low altitude and land at dusk. Thanks to recent intel advances, a flight of Mosquitos will be able to locate the enemy and lead the main fighter force in. We expect the enemy to be low on fuel and staffed mostly with inexperienced pilots. Good hunting!
Time and weather:
* June 1944
* Dusk
* Light clouds 9 000 ft
* Wind 240 / 06
* QNH 30.03
Resources
Air defence map (pdf):
LotATC Overlay (json):

Training Tuesday
2024-10-22 19:30 - 22:00 | Syria
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
Training Mission: Syria, Random WX
Planned Training:
1. F/A-18C
– Air-to-air combat refresher
– Buddy lasing 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!

Syrian Dawn - Night THREE
2024-10-24 19:30 - 23:00
RSVP: 241024 – 19:30 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity: Mission – CAP, SEAD, Escort, Air Interdiction, Air Assault
Theatre: Syria
Modules: F/A-18C, F-16C, A-10C, AH-64D, CH-47F, Opfor MiG-21 and MiG-29
Prerequisites: Night AAR and CASE 3 for navy flights

طيارتين من العدو من الجنوب الغربي المسافه 35, نتصدى؟
علم، حدد و أطلق أول ما تسمح الفرصة

LINEUP
F/A-18C CAP
ARCTIC11 (400): Bouncer
ARCTIC12 (401): Leka
ARCTIC13 (402): Bankler
ARCTIC14 (403):
F/A-18C Strike
BENDER21 (404): Frefeh
BENDER22 (405): Moose
BENDER23 (406):
BENDER24 (407):
F/A-18C Strike
CRIMSON31 (410): Deadlift
CRIMSON32 (411): Enska
CRIMSON33 (412): Yaotl
CRIMSON34 (413):
F/A-18C
DUSTY41 (300):
DUSTY42 (301):
DUSTY43 (302):
DUSTY44 (303):
A-10C Air Interdiction
HAWG81: Baconbomb
HAWG82: Ulvar
HAWG83: BigSwede
HAWG84:
A-10C Air Interdiction
PIG71: Hofftari
PIG72: Gallo
PIG73:
PIG74:
F-16C SEAD
INDY91: Moldy
INDY92: Qvintus
INDY93:
INDY94:
F-16C SEAD
JESTER11: Mags
JESTER12: Altunuz
JESTER13:
JESTER14:
F-16C CAP
VENOM41: Pahi
VENOM42: Sive
VENOM43:
VENOM44:
CH-47 Transport
MUSTANG41: Shiggan
MUSTANG42: Goofy
MUSTANG43:
MUSTANG44:
AH-64D Air Interdiction
RAGE91: Jackflash / Asken
RAGE92: Troll / BFQ
RAGE93:
RAGE94:
OH-58D Reconnaissance
BLACKJACK31: Puppysworth / Tony
BLACKJACK32:
BLACKJACK33:
BLACKJACK34:
REDFOR:
Jinx
Deadgun
CoNa
AWACS
STINGRAY: Apollo / SirToadie
CAP: Urist / SirToadie
Airport
Ground: Urist
Tower: Urist
Carrier (recovery)
Marshal: Blichten
Approach/TWR: Blichten

1 SITUATION
1.1 Overview
The USMC MEU now controls most of Homs and Hama to our northwest. British Armed Forces and German Bundeswehr are entering Aleppo and Raqqa in the north. On our southern front, ground forces are behind schedule due to significant armored opposition south of Damascus. Allied Command has decided to retake the initiative with a daring air assault on Damascus International Airport. When captured it will allow complete encirclement of Syrian Arab Army forces in the area, and provide a staging ground for the final push towards Tiyas and Palmyra. We have captured Khalkhalah air base which will be used for rotary wing operations. Air Force fixed wing assets still operate from King Hussein Air College.
1.2 Area of operations
SW Syria
1.3 Time and weather
* May 12, 2010
* Mission start: 03.00
* FEW/SCT 7/8
* Wind 300 / 4
* FORCE QNH 2992 / 1013
1.4 Air threats
MiG-21, MiG-29, Mi-24, Mi-8
Yesterday, we saw the first active use of dispersed road bases in our AO. Air superiority is thus challenged. Small sorties of MiG-21 and/or MiG-29 should be expected. Mi-24 and Mi-8 helos are also active throughout the region.
1.5 Ground threats
T-72, BMP/BTR, ZSU-23 Shilka, MANPADS, SA-13, SA-11, SA-8, SA-6
An SA-11 is still active in the Palmyra area. Occasional SA-6 search and track radars have been detected but no fixed positions have been determined. SHORADS are still plentiful.
Reconnaissance efforts over Damascus International revealed some AAA and armor but overall resistance is expected to be manageable as long as reinforcements can be prevented.
1.6 Friendly forces
Patriot batteries at Kiryat Shmona and Tha’lah. Hawk battery at Khalkhalah.
1.7 Civilian/3rd part
Civilians have evacuated the immediate area surrounding Damascus International, due to previous strikes.
2 MISSION
Capture Damascus International Airport via air assault
Locate and destroy dispersed road bases near Tiyas and Palmyra
3 EXECUTION
3.1 Commander’s intent

Provide airlift, escort, SEAD and close air support in order to capture Damascus Intl (OBJ TEXAS)
Strike known SAA reserves, mainly SAA 1st Armored Division, and recon their possible ingress routes towards Damascus Intl
Recon and, if confirmed, strike areas with suspected dispersed road bases
Provide CAP

3.2 Packages
QUARTERBACK – F/A18C and F-16C

ICEMAN – CH47F, AH-64D, OH-58D, A-10C
3.3 Order of events

SEAD and CAP-flights airborne NLT 03.00
Air Assault TOT: 03:45
Navy flights RTB NLT 04:50
Air Force flights RTB NLT 05:30

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
See links for package QUARTERBACK and ICEMAN
4 ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
4.1 Airfield operations (fixed wing)
* King Hussein Air College
* TCN: 34X
* Active runway: 31
4.1 Airfield operations (rotary wing)
* Khalkhalah Air Base
* TCN: N/A
* Active runway: N/A

4.2 Carrier operations
* CASE 3 departure
* BRC: 017
* FB: 008
* Departure time: ASAP
* Departure sequence: Arctic, Bender, Crimson
* Marshal time: 05:00 (expect first Push-time 05:10)
In case of delays, Case 1 conditions are expected from 05:25
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 Approach (ch 15) or Tower (ch 1) for recovery.

5.6 Brevity
* TANGOUNIFORM – Mission declared successful
* NIGHTFALL – Abort mission
* INTERFERENCE – Completed SEAD at OBJ TEXAS
* DOLPHIN / NO JOY or CONFIRMED, FIELD GOAL on successful strike
* CARDINAL / NO JOY or CONFIRMED, FIELD GOAL on successful strike
* BEAR / NO JOY or CONFIRMED, FIELD GOAL on successful strike
* VIKING / NO JOY or CONFIRMED, FIELD GOAL on successful strike
* HERITAGE – SA-11 Palmyra destroyed

5.7 Bullseye
N 33 24.50′ E 36 30.00′ (Damascus Intl)
6 ANNEXES

Foothold
2024-10-26 20:00 - 23:00 | Caucasus
RSVP:
2024-10-26 – 19:59
Lineup:
Map: Caucasus
Available modules
All jets and helicopters (same as MA training mission).
Swedish briefing:

Vill du träna på CAP? kom in på Foothold.
Vill du träna SEAD och wild weasel med Skynet liknande? Kom in på Foothold.
Vill du träna på olika vapen system? Kom in på Foothold.
Vill du köra chinook, MI8 och transportera trupper/ creatrar och bygga saker såsom sam system och ta över baser med trupperna? Eller bygga en FAT COW FARP? Kom in på Foothold.
Vill du öva på naval och skjuta ner ryska båtar? Kom in på Foothold.
Vill du veta hur vädret är i Georgia den kvällen uppdraget laddades upp? Kom in på Foothold.
Vill du köra apache och Vill träna på vapen, system eller sitta som en WSO med någon? Kom in på Foothold.
Vill du köra en A10 och Vill flyga i lugn och ro men är rädd att bli nedskjuten av andra flyg? Escort finns samt CAP som man kan köpa. Kom in på Foothold.
Vill du träna på multi role och träna på situational awareness? Kom in på Foothold.
Vill du träna på JTAC 9 line och köra by the book? Kom in på Foothold.

Propellersöndag
2024-10-27 20:00 - 21:30 | Marianas
RSVP:
2024-10-27 – 19:59
Lineup:
Activity:
Mission – Attack / 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:
During the night, a small fleet of enemy torpedo boats launched an attack on Rota, deploying several saboteurs ashore. The navy successfully sank most of the attackers, but a few damaged vessels are now retreating. Take off at first light and pursue them! Provide aggressive CAP to prevent any support from Tinian.
Time and weather:
* June 1944
* Dawn
* Light clouds 6 000 ft
* Wind 260 / 06
* QNH 30.01
Resources
Air defence map (pdf):
LotATC Overlay (json):

Filles Vietnam Campaign De Deux Plus Un, PART 4
2024-10-31 19:30 - 21:30 | Syria
Time: 31 10 24 – 19:30 (Last signup time: 31 10 24 – 19:00)
Activity: Mission
Map: Syria (Vietnam)
Available ACFT: UH-1, F-5, F-4, P-51
Recommended skin: P-51
Previous mission, 18th of July 1969.
July 20, 1969.
Extract an eight-man SF team, callsign Baxter that has come in contact with the NVA. The Air Force will provide support using Phantoms and Tigers. Rainbow is FAC and combat commander.
//Yellow 1-1
AO
The AO is limited by Bassel in the north and Rene in the south. There is a little farmland along the coast, but a few miles inland, the terrain is mostly hills that go as high as 4000ft. The AO map is provided at the bottom of the brief.
WX
RENE AFB 201020LOC CALM FEW059 9999 26/16 A2998 RWY24
COMMS & NAV
* Ch. 3 (265.00 MHz): AO Comms
* Ch. 6 (250.00 MHz): Mule Traffic
* Ch. 7 (270.00 MHz): Bassel Traffic
* Ch. 7 (270.00 MHz): Rene Traffic
FLIGHT TASKING
Rainbow, provide FAC and CAS over team Baxter.
Dagger 4, Set up station above hill 423, block level 100-140. Provide CAS as requested by Rainbow.
Razor 5, Set up station above hill 423, block level 060-100. Provide CAS as requested by Rainbow.
Yellow 1, Locate and then extract Baxter using rope ladders. Hover at tree top level on their smoke marker in order to extract.
Red 2, Escort Yellow and provide CAS as requested by Rainbow.
Red 3, Escort Yellow and provide CAS as requested by Rainbow.

BREVITY
Brevity owned by Yellow 1-1:
SIX PACK – SF team located
SILLY WILLY – SF team recovered
BUMMER BUMMER – RTB
AIRCRAFT AND CREW ON RENE AFB
Rainbow, 1 x P-51 FAC/CAS
Rainbow, Combat commander: Apollo
Dagger 4, 4 x F-4 CAS
Dagger 4-1: Nilleflix / Deadgun
Dagger 4-2: Urist
Dagger 4-3: Baconbomb
Dagger 4-4: Moldy

Razor 5, 4 x F-5 CAS
Razor 5-1: Fille
Razor 5-2: Sandpatch
Razor 5-3:
Razor 5-4:
AIRCRAFT AND CREW ON LZ MULE
Yellow 1, 4 x UH-1 TRANSPORT
Yellow 1-1, Rotor & mission commander: Jackflash / Toadie
Yellow 1-2: Asken / Bigswede
Red 2, 2 x UH-1 ESCORT/GUNSHIP
Red 2-1, Escort & gunship commander: Shiggan
Red 2-2: BFQ
Red 3, 2 x UH-1 ESCORT/GUNSHIP
Red 3-1: Tony
Red 3-2: Troll

Foothold lördag Caucasus
2024-11-02 20:00 - 23:30
Vi startar 20:00.
Jag kommer att starta om servern då, för att få lite solljus med det vädret som erbjuds då Irl 🙂

Propellersöndag - Fjordutflykt
2024-11-03 19:30 - 21:00 | Kola
11 Maj 1943
04:00 Lokal tid
+3°C
Vind vid marken – 050/9
Vind på 1600 fot – 050/19
OVC 08/15 SCT/BKN 25/26 34/36
Deklination:
+8.7 Home Base
+3.0 vid målet
Sovjet har som en del av Lend-Lease-paketet fått tillgång till ett antal Mosquito-plan. Nyligen tagna i tjänst och baserade på norra Kola-halvön används planen för att anfalla tyska flyg- och flottbaser i ockuperade nordkalotten.
Dagens uppdrag är att anfalla en Tysk flottbas vid Alta, väster om Lakselv. Basen huserar en grupp torpedbåtar som utför nattliga anfall mot hjälpkonvojerna till Murmansk. Det är av högsta vikt att båtarna sätts ur spel. Flottbasen är nyligen uppsatt och luftvärn bedöms vara bristfälligt. Tyngre luftvärn finns vid flygfält och större städer och dessa bör därmed undvikas.
Mosquito-planen är baserade på ett tillfälligt flygfält väster om Murmansk, utanför den lilla byn Kilp’Yavr (N69°05’23” E32° 25′ 35″). Flygningen till och från målet bör ske snabbt och på låg höjd för att minimera risken för fientlig jakt.

Training Tuesday
2024-11-05 19:30 - 22:00 | Caucasus
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
Training Mission: Caucasus
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!

Propellersöndag
2024-11-10 20:00 - 21:30 | Marianas
RSVP:
2024-11-10 – 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 task for today is to protect a small convoy inbound for Rota with supplies. Rendevous with the ships in grid HL, most likely threats are low flying attack aircraft or medium height bombers. Include a 2-ship with anti ship capability as a backup if possible, the enemy might try an attack with fast moving torpedo boats.
Time and weather:
* June 1944
* 08:30
* Light clouds 6 000 ft
* Wind 280 / 06
* QNH 29.86
Resources
Air defence map (pdf):
LotATC Overlay (json):
