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

LotATC Overlay (json for GCI):

Training Tuesday
2025-09-16 19:30 - 22:30 | Afghanistan
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
Training Mission: Afghanistan, MA_Training_Custom
Planned Training:
1. F/A-18C
– BAI: Practice racetrack hold patterns, finding targets with ATFLIR (or MK1 eyeballs and HMD designate), Deployment of GBU-31/32/38.
2. F-16C
– TBU
3. F-14B
– TBU
4. AJS 37
– TBU
5. A-10C II
– TBU
6. AH-64D/OH-58D/CH-47F
OH-58D practice dumb weapons like rockets and 0.50cal plus high altitude mountain flying.
7. F-15E
– TBU
8. AWACS/ATC
– TBU
Additional Training Suggestions:
* Practice things in the syllabus for your main aircraft
* Tanker intercepts and rejoins Jax Tutorial
* Tac turns Wiki
* CASE 1 recovery Wiki
* Overhead break Wiki
* Time-on-target
Sign up, then organize yourselves into flights to practice relevant stuff!

Afghanistan - Battle of Kamdesh
2025-09-18 19:30 - 22:30
RSVP: 25 09 18 – 19:30 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity: Mission – Strike, Air Interdiction
Theatre: Afghanistan (EAST)
Modules: F/A-18C, F-16C, A-10C, F-15E, CH-47, OH-58D, AH-64
Prerequisites: None

LINEUP
F/A-18C Strike
ARCTIC11 (400): Blichten
ARCTIC12 (401): Makanan
ARCTIC13 (402): kaninmat
ARCTIC14 (403): Nikemo
F/A-18C Strike
BENDER21 (404):
BENDER22 (405):
BENDER23 (406):
BENDER24 (407):
A-10C Air Interdiction
HAWG81: Baconbomb
HAWG82: SenorHombre
HAWG83: BigSwede
HAWG84: Hofftari
F-16C Strike
INDY91: Widen
INDY92: undefined
INDY93: pahi
INDY94:
F-16C Strike
JESTER11:
JESTER12:
JESTER13:
JESTER14:
CH-47F Transport
GREYHOUND31:
GREYHOUND32:
GREYHOUND33:
GREYHOUND34:
AH-64D Air Interdiction
RAGE91: BFQ / Troll
RAGE92: DeadGun_SWE / JackFlash
RAGE93:
RAGE94:
AH-64D Air Interdiction
SALTY11:
SALTY12:
SALTY13:
SALTY14:
OH-58D Reconnaissance
BLACKJACK41: Kingtiger45 / Asken
BLACKJACK42: Spaz / Puppysworth
BLACKJACK43:
BLACKJACK44:
A-10C Air Interdiction
PIG71:
PIG72:
PIG73:
PIG74:
F-15E Strike
HITMAN31:
HITMAN32:
HITMAN33:
HITMAN34:
AWACS
STINGRAY: Ulvar
STINGRAY:
Airport
Ground:
Tower:
Control:

1 SITUATION
1.1 Overview
«The Battle of Kamdesh took place during the War in Afghanistan. It occurred on October 3, 2009, when a force of 400 Taliban assaulted the American Combat Outpost (“COP”) Keating near the town of Kamdesh in Nuristan Province in eastern Afghanistan. The attack was the bloodiest battle for US forces since the Battle of Wanat in July 2008, which occurred 20 miles (32 km) away from Kamdesh. The attack on COP Keating resulted in 8 Americans killed and 27 wounded while the Taliban suffered 150–200 wounded or killed.»
Mission maker has deliberated altering the event to better suit our mission format.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Kamdesh
and / or watch the movie “The outpost”
1.2 Area of operations
North east from Bagram around 45mn, the area is a mountain terrain with deep valleys
1.3 Time and weather
* October 03 – 2009
* 06:00 local time
* Scattered (7500′-11500′)
* Wind 025 / 6
* FORCE QNH 2992 / 1013
* Temp +20 deg (Celsius)
1.4 Air threats
Not relevante
1.5 Ground threats
ZSU-23, MANPADS, RPG, AK47/74
1.6 Friendly forces
N/A, we are the only blue forces in the AO.
1.7 Civilian/3rd part
Insurgents ordered all Kamdesh villagers to leave the area.
2 MISSION
Support and hinder the insurgents to overrun and take over Combat Outpost Keating and Observation Post (“OP”) Fritsche.
3 EXECUTION
3.1 Commander’s intent
Destroy all insurgents in and around Kamdesh. Protect Keating and Fritsche. F-15E, F-16C, F/A-18 and A-10 to run pinpoint strike missions, assignments will be distributed during the battle. AH-65 and OH-58 to conduct BAI in and around Kamdesh (Fritsche), and to provide support to strike package if needed. Later to rendezvous with inbound CH-47 on its re-supply mission to Frische.
3.2 Packages
The mission contains 1 package, callsign WOLFPACK. All flights are part of package WOLFPACK.

3.3 Order of events
Rage and blackjack are scheduled for immediate departure from FOB Dillon. Indy, Arctic, Hitman and Pig to depart from Bagram AFB and make way to your WP3 for holding and tasking in the AO. Greyhound will depart from FOB Dillon and head to FOB Gatling to pick up a squad of rangers, then continue up to holding point WP5 and wait for Rage to escort to Fritsche.
Cluster ammunitions are NOT allowed
Rage and Blackjack are free to operate south-east of Fritsche and east of Keating in the lower valley. Indy, Arctic, Hitman and Pig will get their assignments ones they are on their holdings via Stingray.
3.4 Rules of engagement
ROE: C
As per SPINS
Addition: TBD
3.5 Acceptable level of risk
ALR: MEDIUM
As per SPINS
3.6 Flight tasking
Package WOLFPACK (Lead: TBD)
ARCTIC1
* Depart
* Hold at WP3 at 25000’
* Refuel at ARCO1
* Report in to STINGRAY and standby for tasking
* RTB on order from STINGRAY
Loadout: FL decides (STRIKE / BAI)
Waypoints:
1. DEPARTURE
2.
3. HOLD 25000’
4. Kamdesh (COP Keating and OP Fritsche)
HAWG8
* Depart
* Hold at WP3 at 21000’
* Report in to STINGRAY and standby for tasking
* RTB on order from STINGRAY
Loadout: FL decides (STRIKE / BAI)
Waypoints:
1. DEPARTURE
2.
3. HOLD 21000’
4. Kamdesh (COP Keating and OP Fritsche)
INDY9
* Depart
* Hold at WP3 at 23000’
* Refuel at TEXACO2
* Report in to STINGRAY and standby for tasking
* RTB on order from STINGRAY
Loadout: FL decides (STRIKE / BAI)
Waypoints:
1. DEPARTURE
2.
3. HOLD 23000’
4. Kamdesh (COP Keating and OP Fritsche)
RAGE9 – After takeoff team-up with BLACKJACK and make way to WP4. Instructions will be given on tactical. When contacted by GREYWOLF your tasking are to provide cover from WP6 and during the insert of troops at WP4.
* Depart
* PUSH to WP4
* Report in to STINGRAY and standby for tasking 10nm out
* RTB on order from STINGRAY
Loadout: FL decides (STRIKE / BAI)
Waypoints:
1. DEPARTURE
2.
3. FOB Gatling
4. OP Fritsche
5. COP Keating
6. Rendezvous CH-47
BLACKJACK4 – after takeoff team-up with RAGE and make way to WP4. Instructions will be given on tactical. When contacted by GREYWOLF your tasking are to provide cover from WP6 and during the insert of troops at WP4.
* Depart
* PUSH to WP4
* Report in to STINGRAY and standby for tasking 10nm out
* RTB on order from STINGRAY
Loadout: FL decides (STRIKE / BAI)
Waypoints:
1. DEPARTURE
2.
3. FOB Gatling
4. OP Fritsche
5. COP Keating
6. Rendezvous CH-47
4 ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
4.1 Airfield operations
Fixed wing
* Bagram AFB
* TCN: 74
* Active runway: 21R
* Departure via runway hdg to 1500ft then WP2
* Approach via OVB 1500 ft
Helicopters
* Asadabad FOB “Dillon”
4.2 Carrier operations
As per Carrier Ops SPIN

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

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

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

5.7 Bullseye
N 34 57.52′ E 69 35.12′
6 ANNEXES
UPDATES:
09.09.2025 – Added maps. Updated weather and initial locations. Commanders intent and order of events.
13.09.2025 – Added temp and prim lineup. Tasking added with more maps.
14.09.2025 – Line-up updated.
15.09.2025 – Justerat tankers for Airforce and updated line-up.
18.09.2025 – Added Bulls and brevity

ARCTIC1
BENDER2
CRIMSON3
DUSTY4
ELVIS5
FENRIS6
GRIM7
HAWG8
INDY9
JESTER1
KRAKEN2
LION3
MUSTANG4
NITRO5
RAGE9
SALTY1
BLACKJACK4
ORCA6
PIG7
QUEBEC8
TUSK2
VENOM4
HITMAN3
GREYHOUND3

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

LotATC Overlay (json for GCI):

Training Tuesday
2025-09-23 19:30 - 21:30 | Cold War Germany
Training Mission: CWG
Briefing 1930 23SEP
WX ETHC 30001KT 9500 OVC020 15/12 Q1013 A2992
Welcome to this VFR exercise, where we fly a simple task while exposed to challenging conditions.
The flights below are not limited; feel free to sign up with any capable aircraft, but try to bring a wingman.
TIMELINE & NAV
*1 DEP RWY26, EXIT NORTH (WP 1)
*2 TO TGT OWN NAVIGATION (INS/GPS), REMAIN CLEAR OF CLOUD AND BELOW CEILING (2000FT MSL)
*3 TGT BOMB RUNWAYS AT LARZ AND WITTSTOCK, LOCATED AT THE SOUTH END OF EDR206.
*4 FROM TGT OWN NAVIGATION TO WP5
*5 ARR INITAL 26: WP5, AT 1500FT, REPORT VISUAL, L/H OVHD RWY26
WAYPOINTS
WP1 EXIT NORTH
WP2 INGRESS AND TGT ALIGNMENT POINT
WP3 TGT
WP4 EGRESS (TO THE NORTH FROM LARZ AND TO THE SOUTH FROM WITTSTOCK)
WP5 6NM INITIAL RWY26
WP6 CELLE AB (CEL31X)
FLIGHTS
F/A-18C
Runway Strike at LARZ
Suggested ordinance: MK82 Snake eye
Adder 1-1: Kaninmat
Adder 1-2: Makanan
Adder 1-3: Jackflash
Adder 1-4:

Beaver 2-1:
Beaver 2-2:
F-16C
Runway Strike at WITTSTOCK
Suggested ordinance: MK82 Snake eye
Echo 2-1: Widen
Echo 2-2: Undefined
Echo 2-3: Pahi
Echo 2-4:

Empress 3-1: Hofftari
Empress 3-2: Wahlkvist
Empress 3-3:
Empress 3-4:

F-4E
Runway Strike at LARZ
Suggested ordinance: MK82 Snake eye
(Pilot/WSO)
Savage 1-1: Hombre
Savage 1-2: Tony
Savage 1-3:
Savage 1-4:
AJS 37
Runway Strike at WITTSTOCK
Suggested ordinance: SB m/71 High drag
Frodo 4-1: Cona
Frodo 4-2: Frefeh
Frodo 4-3: Iquences
Frodo 4-4: Nikkar
F-1EE
Runway Strike at LARZ
Suggested ordinance: Durandal
Yvette 6-1: Fille
Yvette 6-2: Chewie
Yvette 6-3:
Yvette 6-4:
MIG-29A
Runway Strike at WITTSTOCK
Suggested ordinance: –
Wedge 7-1: Deadgun
Wedge 7-2: Troll
Wedge 7-3:
Wedge 7-4:
MIG-21bis
Runway Strike at LARZ
Suggested ordinance: –
Vodka 6-1: Baconbomb
Vodka 6-2:
Vodka 6-3:
Vodka 6-4:
AWACS/ATC
CELLE TWR, controller: Blichten
STINGRAY, controller: Urist
PLATES

Added to kneeboard

Able Archer I
2025-09-25 19:30 - 23:00 | Cold War Germany
RSVP: 25 09 25 – 19:30 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity: Mission – CAP, Offensive counter-air, Strike, CSAR
Theatre: Cold War Germany
Modules: F/A-18A, F-14A, F-16A, F4 Phantom II, UH-1H, AJ-37 Viggen
Prerequisites: None

LINEUP
F/A-18C CAP
ARCTIC11 (400): Kaninmat
ARCTIC12 (401): SgtPancake
ARCTIC13 (402):
ARCTIC14 (403):
F/A-18C Intercept
BENDER21 (404): JackFlash
BENDER22 (405): Makanan
BENDER23 (406): Jedi
BENDER24 (407):
F-14B CAP
ELVIS51 (100): Deadlift / WeX
ELVIS52 (101): Troll / Deadgun
ELVIS53 (102):
ELVIS54 (103):
AJS 37 Intercept
FENRIS61: Goofy
FENRIS62: CoNa
FENRIS63:
FENRIS64:
AJS 37 Strike
GRIM71: Iquences
GRIM72: Frefeh
GRIM73:
GRIM74:
F-16C Strike
INDY91: Hofftari
INDY92: McSurfy
INDY93: Wahlkvist
INDY94:
F-16C Strike
JESTER11: Widen
JESTER12: Undefined
JESTER13:
JESTER14:
F-4 Phantom II Offensive Counter Air
BANSHEE21: SenorHombre
BANSHEE22: Tony
BANSHEE23:
BANSHEE24:
UH-1H Transport
NITRO51: Ironsavior / Kingtiger
NITRO52: Spaz / Asken
NITRO53: Jinx / BFQ
NITRO54:
AWACS
STINGRAY / STRIL: Apollo
STINGRAY / GAMEMASTER: Blichten
STINGRAY: TheHoff
Airport
Ground: Baconbomb
Tower: Fille
Carrier
Marshal: Bankler
Tower: Bankler
LSO: Bankler

1 SITUATION
1.1 Overview
At the proverbial freezing point of the cold war, Exercise Able Archer -83 intends to train military and political leaders alike for the prospect of an all-out war with the Warszaw Pact. One that starts with conventional weapons but potentially ends in a nuclear holocaust. While it is mainly a command-level exercise, there will also be elements simulating the conflict on the tactical level, providing the leadership with some measure of realistic feedback to their decisions.
1.2 Area of operations
West Germany
1.3 Time and weather
* Sept 07 – 1983
* 06:30 local time
* SCT 8-10
* Wind from 270 / 7 kts
* Temp 23° C
* FORCE QNH 3051
1.4 Air threats
On this side of the Iron Curtain no threats are expected. Stray to the other side and you will find the entire arsenal at the Warszaw Pact’s disposal.
1.5 Ground threats
On this side of the Iron Curtain no threats are expected. Stray to the other side and you will find the entire arsenal at the Warszaw Pact’s disposal.
1.6 Friendly forces
N/A, we are the only blue forces in the exercise area
1.7 Civilian/3rd part
Civilian air traffic is suspended over the exercise area but otherwise unrestricted
2 MISSION
Day ONE of Able Archer ’83. The briefing for the political and military leaders that participate in this exercise describes a short period of increased tensions between Nato and the Warszaw Pact, after which hostilities suddenly erupt across the German border. Hostile fighters engage the NATO CAP while attack aircraft focus on airfields and SAM-sites. The military leadership will initially focus their training on execution of pre-planned defensive missions while the political leadership have to consider how they migt protect the civilian population as well as how attempts could be made to find diplomatic solutions to the conflict before it escalates out of control.
The Carrier Battle Group is participating in the exercise but only at command level. The Air Wing conducts routine CAP.
Viggens at Kallinge are the routine incident alert fighters. It is expected that the Warzsaw pact will conduct aerial and/or naval intelligence gathering during the ongoing NATO exercise. If they venture into the Baltic sea we will intercept them for VID and “wave the flag”.
3 EXECUTION
3.1 Commander’s intent
Packages LONGBOW and PICKAXE conduct exercises as detailed below. NOTE! All pilots must be familiar with the range regulations (3.4.1).
CSAR resources conduct separate exercises but are on stand-by in case their services are needed.
The Carrier Air Group is not participating in the exercise. Their mission is the same as always – keep the Carrier Battle Group safe.
Viggens are the routine alert interceptors at F17 Kallinge.
3.2 Packages
The mission contains 2 packages: LONGBOW and PICKAXE (consisting of F/A-18, F-16, and F4).

LONGBOW (Arctic1 and Banshee2) is the A2A component of the exercise. Blue forces will set up CAP and maintain EMCON conditions. Redfor will simulate a low-level incursion from the east, following expected Soviet doctrine.
PICKAXE (Bender2, Jester1 and Indy9) simulates a strike by Redfor (Jester and Indy) on a blue airfield. Bluefor (Bender) is the QRF at Gutersloh air base.
3.3 Order of events
LONGBOW (blue and red) and PICKAXE (red) depart Ramstein and assemble at designated IP:s. Pickaxe (blue) starts up at Gutersloh, awaiting STINGRAY’s orders.
“Defeated” aircraft return to IP in anticipation of either a new round of exercise or RTB, depending on time and fuel constraints.
3.4 Rules of engagement
ROE: A
As per SPINS
3.4.1 Range regulations

Only CAPTIVE missiles are used. (Live ordnance loaded as needed for systems to function in DCS but for all intents and purposes these missiles are considered inert.) MASTER ARM shall be set to SIMULATION or OFF, depending on aircraft type, at all times. Guns shall be UNLOADED.
Supersonic flight is STRICTLY FORBIDDEN
No electronic warfare, including Self-protection jammers

Altitude separation

BLUE forces own the “6-10” altitude blocks 6000-10000, 16000-20000 and 26000-30000
RED forces own the “1-5” altitude blocks 0-5000, 11000-15000 and 21000-25000
Passing through the opposing side’s altitude block may be requested by FL and authorized by STINGRAY if deconfliction is certain.
An individual pilot who wants to violate the other side’s altitude block without explicit authorization from STINGRAY may only do so if the following conditions are met:

Fighters from opposing sides have merged
Pilot intends to maneuver for a “kill”
Pilot has situational awareness of both BLUE and RED air in his immediate vicinity

Calling shots

Shots may only be called if the aggressor has radar lock on his opponent and is within indicated Rmax of the selected weapon. Good sportsmanship is expected at all times. Cheaters get latrine duty.
Aggressor calls on the common frequency: [Callsign] [Fox1 / Fox2 / Guns guns guns] on [aircraft type] my [o’clock, high/low, in level flight / in a right- / left hand turn]
A defeated aircraft, recognizing it was the target, will rock its wings to acknowledge the “kill” and then safely return to IP. If needed, STINGRAY will advise the target aircraft that it is hit and it will then follow the procedure described above.

3.5 Acceptable level of risk
ALR: LOW
As per SPINS
3.6 Flight tasking
Package LONGBOW (Lead: ARCTIC11)
ARCTIC1
BLUFOR – CAP in exercise area ABLE SKY
* Depart Ramstein
* Hold at IP CHARLIE (WP3) at 28000’
* Radars off until you have received vectors to aggressors (or ordered LIGHTS ON by STINGRAY)
* Expect REDFOR ingress from the east, defeat “hostiles” in BVR and/or dogfight
* Refuel at ARCO5 as needed
* RTB on order from STINGRAY
Loadout: AIM-7M (considered captive), AIM-9M (considered captive)
Waypoints:
1. ALPHA (belongs to ABLE STRIKE)
2. BRAVO (belongs to ABLE STRIKE)
3. IP CHARLIE (western edge of exercise area
4. DELTA (also marks eastern edge of exercise area)
BANSHEE2
REDFOR – aggressors in exercise area ABLE SKY
* Depart Ramstein
* Hold at IP DELTA (WP4) at 14000′
* When STINGRAY orders GAME ON descend below 5000′ and head west (vectors will be provided by STINGRAY)
* Engage BLUFOR CAP in BVR or dogfight
* Refuel at TEXACO2 as needed
* RTB on order from STINGRAY
Loadout: AIM-7M (considered captive), AIM-9M (considered captive)
Waypoints:
1. ALPHA (belongs to ABLE STRIKE)
2. BRAVO (belongs to ABLE STRIKE)
3. CHARLIE (western edge of exercise area
4. IP DELTA (also marks eastern edge of exercise area)

Package PICKAXE (Lead: INDY9)
INDY9 and JESTER1
REDFOR – aggressors in exercise area ABLE STRIKE
* Depart Ramstein
* Hold at IP BRAVO (WP2) at 14000’
* When STINGRAY calls GAME ON descend below 5000′ and start your attack run on Gutersloh (WP2)
* Expect BLUFOR interceptors that must either be avoided or defeated
* Mission considered successful if you overfly Gutersloh and call “bombs away”
* Return to IP for re-run if time permits
* Refuel at TEXACO2 as needed
Loadout: Practice bombs BDU-33 or other A2G munitions (which will be considered captive), AIM-9m (considered captive)
Waypoints:
1. ALPHA (marks western edge of exercise area)
2. IP BRAVO (also marks eastern edge of exercise area)
3. CHARLIE (belongs to ABLE SKY)
4. DELTA (belongs to ABLE SKY)
5. Gutersloh

BENDER2
BLUFOR – alert interceptors at Gutersloh (exercise area ABLE STRIKE)
* Start up on ramp at Gutersloh (ATIS 270.6)
* On STINGRAY’s orders take off and expect vectors to incoming “hostiles”
* Defeat aggressors in BVR or dogfight
* Mission considered successful if aggressors are unable to overfly Gutersloh
* RTB Gutersloh, expect a second round if time permits
Loadout: AIM-7M (considered captive), AIM-9M (considered captive)
Waypoints:
1. ALPHA (marks western edge of exercise area)
2. BRAVO (marks eastern edge of exercise area)
3. CHARLIE (belongs to ABLE SKY)
4. DELTA (belongs to ABLE SKY)
5. Gutersloh

Not part of packages
FENRIS6 and GRIM7:
Alert interceptors at Kallinge (Peenemünde will be the proxy airfield)
* Start up and await orders from STRIL
* Expect departure via Bornholm and then west to AO
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
1. Bornholm

NITRO5
CSAR
* You are the actual CSAR on standby for the exercise but unless your services are called for, perform own exercise as detailed below
* General James R. Blichter will supervise this exercise from the back seat of Nitro51
* Depart Fritzlar (468.00 kHz FTZ) as soon as the general is on board
* Locate simulated downed pilot in presumed hostile area using FM beacon (40.5 FM)
* Simulated hostile ground forces will be placed in the area, these may be engaged with your 7.62 mm
* Transport pilot to designated hospital H Med FRG 17 (marked on area map for Nitro)
* Survey the area as instructed by the accompanying general
* RTB
Waypoints:

ELVIS5
CAP for the Carrier Battle Group in the North Sea west of Denmark
* Depart Mother and report to STINGRAY for tasking
* Expect CAP-track over Denmark
* DO NOT establish STT lock on any Warszaw pact aircraft unless explicitly ordered to
Waypoints:
1. CAP N
2. CAP S

4 ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
4.1 Airfield operations
* Ramstein AFB
* TCN: 81X
* Elevation: 805 ft
* Active runway: 27
* Departure TBA
* Approach TBA
* Gutersloh AFB
* TCN: 108X
* Elevation: 213 ft
* Active runway: 27
* Departure TBA
* Arrival TBA
* F17 Kallinge (proxy: Peenemünde)
* Active runway: 31
* Lübeck AFB (divert airfield for Elvis, Fenris and Grim)
* Active runway: 25
* Arrival on radial 360-030 (note proximity to the border)
4.2 Carrier operations
* CASE 1
* BRC: 308
* Departure time: 07.00
* Departure sequence: N/A
* Charlie time: 8.30
As per Carrier Ops SPINS

4.3 Tankers
ARCO5 and TEXACO2 orbit north of the exercise area
ARCO1 orbits east of the Carrier Battle Group
As per Aerial Refueling SOP
5 COMMAND AND CONTROL
5.1 Commander
* Mission commander is STINGRAY
* Mission commander deputy is ARCTIC11
5.2 Frequencies
#3 TACTICAL
#4 STINGRAY (For Elvis5)
#5 Exercise area ABLE STRIKE
#6 Ramstein GROUND
#7 Ramstein TOWER
#9 Check-in
#10 Exercise area ABLE SKY
#13 Swedish STRIL (Fenris and Grim)
270.5 Ramstein ATIS
270.6 Gutersloh ATIS
As per Comms SOP
5.3 Authentication
RAMROD: GRANDSLICE
As per Authentication SOP
5.4 Freq flow (Airfield flights)
Flights based at Ramstein (Arctic1, Indy9, Jester1, Banshee2): Contact GND #6 for departure clearance and taxi. Switch TWR #7 for departure. Go to check-in #9. Expect #5 for exercise area ABLE STRIKE and #10 for exercise area ABLE SKY. On RTB contact TWR #7.
Flights based at Gutersloh (Bender2): Contact check-in #9 when started up, before departure. Expect #5 for exercise area ABLE STRIKE.
Rotary wing (Nitro5): Contact check-in #9 when started up, before departure. Expect TACTICAL #3.
Viggen: Contact STRIL on #13 when starting up, before departure.
5.5 Freq flow (Carrier flights)
Remain on Tower (ch 1) during startup and departure. Go to STINGRAY on #4. Use Marshal (ch 16) and Tower (ch 1) for recovery.

5.6 Brevity
* GAME ON – Call to begin exercise in designated area
* KNOCK IT OFF – Call to abort ongoing exercise and return to IP
* LIGHTS ON – Turn on air-to-air radar
* NIGHTFALL – Abort mission

5.7 Bullseye
WRB 84X
N 51 30’17” E9 06’46”
5.8 Restrictions
Mission date is set to 1983 meaning no GPS. Make sure your aircraft startup procedure is in accordance with this.
No targeting pods
No GPS- or laserguided munitions
No datalink for F-16 and F-18
A2A ordnance limited to AIM-54A, AIM-7M and AIM-9M

6 ANNEXES

Propellersöndag
2025-09-28 20:00 - 21:30 | Marianas
RSVP:
2025-09-28 – 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 detected a nightly resupply effort using submarines at the north part of Tinian. For some reason the operations was delayed, attack any submarines still in the area and any supplies on the beach.
Time and weather:
* June 1944
* 07:00
* Overcast 8000 feet
* Wind 270 / 8
* QNH 29.90
Resources
Air defence map (pdf):

LotATC Overlay (json for GCI):

Training Tuesday - Mission Editor for Dummies
2025-09-30 19:30 - 21:00 | Syria
Under denna genomgång får du en introduktion till DCS Mission Editor och lär dig grunderna för att skapa egna uppdrag. På 1,5–2 timmar går vi igenom de viktigaste funktionerna du behöver för att komma igång och bygga dina första scenarion.
Vi går bland annat igenom:
• Översikt av Mission Editorn – menyer, verktygsfält och grundläggande navigation.
• Kartor och enheter – hur du placerar flygplan, markenheter och fartyg.
• Waypoints och uppdrag – sätta rutter, mål och enklare uppdragslogik.
• Enkla triggers och actions – t.ex. meddelanden, spawn och målaktivering.
• Testa ditt uppdrag – hur du sparar, startar och felsöker.
Efter genomgången ska du ha en stabil grund att stå på för att själv kunna fortsätta bygga, testa och utveckla dina egna mission i DCS.
Övrig träning:
F/A-18C (F-16C också välkomna)
Strike package training. Värd: Bankler

Able Archer II
2025-10-02 19:30 - 23:00 | Cold War Germany
RSVP: 25 10 02 – 19:30 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity: Mission – CAP, Escort, Strike, SEAD
Theatre: Cold War Germany
Modules: F/A-18A, F-14A, F-16A, F4 Phantom II, UH-1H, AJ-37 Viggen
Prerequisites: None

LINEUP
F/A-18C CAP
ARCTIC11 (400): Kaninmat
ARCTIC12 (401): Leka
ARCTIC13 (402):
ARCTIC14 (403):
F/A-18C CAP
BENDER21 (404): JackFlash
BENDER22 (405): Makanan
BENDER23 (406):
BENDER24 (407):
F-14B CAP
ELVIS51 (100): WeX / Deadgun
ELVIS52 (101): Deadlift / Hofftari
ELVIS53 (102):
ELVIS54 (103):
AJS 37 Escort / Anti-ship strike
FENRIS61: Goofy
FENRIS62: CoNa
FENRIS63:
FENRIS64:
AJS 37 Escort / Anti-ship strike
GRIM71: Frefeh
GRIM72: Hagman
GRIM73:
GRIM74:
F-16C Strike
INDY91: Wahlkvist
INDY92: Undefined
INDY93: McSurfy
INDY94: Pahi
F-16C Strike
JESTER11:
JESTER12:
JESTER13:
JESTER14:
F-4 Phantom II SEAD
BANSHEE21: SenorHombre / Moldy
BANSHEE22: Tony / Troll
BANSHEE23:
BANSHEE24:
UH-1H Transport
NITRO51: Ironsavior / Kingtiger / Spaz
NITRO52: BFQ / Asken
NITRO53:
NITRO54:
AWACS
STINGRAY / STRIL: Mink
STINGRAY / GAMEMASTER: Blichten
STINGRAY: Urist
Airport
Ground: Nikemo
Tower: Nikemo
Carrier
Marshal: (Bankler)
Tower: (Bankler)
LSO: (Bankler)

1 SITUATION
1.1 Overview
Decades of cold war have now suddenly turned into a hot one, with shots exchanged between NATO and Warszaw Pact aircraft and multiple casualties on each side. The red side was already at high alert due to our ongoing exercise – ABLE ARCHER 83 – and can be expected to roll across the border any minute now.
1.2 Area of operations
West Germany, Denmark, Baltic Sea
1.3 Time and weather
* Sept 07 – 1983
* 09:15 local time
* SCT 8-10
* Wind from 270 / 7 kts
* Temp 23° C
* FORCE QNH 3051
1.4 Air threats
MiG-21, MiG-23, MiG-29
1.5 Ground threats
East Germany is littered with SAM sites, mainly SA-2 and SA-3. Closer to the ground expect MANPADS and ZSU-23.
1.6 Friendly forces
West German air defenses have now been brought up to full alert status. Several HAWK batteries are situated along the border.
1.7 Civilian/3rd part
Civilian air traffic is suspended.
2 MISSION
Execute pre-planned SEAD and STRIKE missions against Warszaw pact forces before they cross the border.
Eliminate the Soviet naval threat in the Baltic.
3 EXECUTION
3.1 Commander’s intent
Warszaw Pact mechanized units are stationed in close proximity to the border. Once they are on the move, we will be severely outnumbered. As per pre-war planning we will strike them while they are still on their side of the border. Doing so will require a daring SEAD mission by the Wild Weasels.
During exercise ABLE ARCHER, several high-ranking officers were in bunkers close to the border. We will need to evacuate them before they are hit by air strikes and/or steamrolled by armor.
The Carrier Air Wing will provide CAP.
Sweden was drawn into the conflict and Viggens have found themselves stationed in Lübeck. Their mission will be to sink the Soviet naval forces in the Baltic but doing so requires ordnance that is not available in NATO stores. A C-130 transport from Sweden will deliver RBS04 to Hamburg (Finkenwerder). The transport must be met over Denmark and escorted to Hamburg. Once there, the Viggens will also land to rearm for their anti-ship mission.
3.2 Packages
The mission consists of three packages.
Package ARCHER (Elvis5, Arctic1 and Bender2) provides CAP. Package lead is ELVIS51.
Package MACE (Banshee2, Jester1 and Indy9) will conduct SEAD and STRIKE on Warszaw Pact forces still east of the border.
Package ULV (Fenris6 and Grim7) will escort the C-130 transport to Hamburg and then conduct anti-ship strikes in the Baltic.
Not part of package is NITRO5, tasked with VIP evacuation
3.3 Order of events
ARCHER departs ASAP to establish CAP over the AO.
MACE departs ASAP, assembles at designated IP and proceeds on STINGRAY’s orders
ULV departs ASAP on their escort mission
NITRO5 departure depending on air picture
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 ARCHER (Lead: ELVIS51)
ELVIS5
* Depart Mother
* Check in with STINGRAY to receive CAP instructions
* Refuel at ARCO1 or 5 as needed
* RTB on order from STINGRAY
Waypoints:
WP1: CAP NORTH Lat Long Standard: N 54°05’08” E 9°51’23”
WP2: CAP MID Lat Long Standard: N 53°12’03” E 10°06’50”
WP3: CAP SOUTH Lat Long Standard: N 52°05’17” E 10°08’10”
ARCTIC1
* Depart Mother
* Check in with STINGRAY to receive CAP instructions
* Refuel at ARCO1 or 5 as needed
* RTB on order from STINGRAY
Loadout: FL decides (within limits of historic restrictions)
Waypoints:
1. CAP NORTH
2. CAP MID
3. CAP SOUTH
BENDER2
* Depart Mother
* Check in with STINGRAY to receive CAP instructions
* Refuel at ARCO1 or 5 as needed
* RTB on order from STINGRAY
Loadout: FL decides (within limits of historic restrictions)
Waypoints:
1. CAP NORTH
2. CAP MID
3. CAP SOUTH

Package MACE (Lead: INDY91)
INDY9 and JESTER1
* Depart Ramstein
* Hold at IP
* Strike the tank regiment assembly area in Gardelegen – objective is to disable as many armored vehicles as possible
* Refuel at TEXACO2 as needed
Loadout: FL decides (within limits of historic restrictions)
Waypoints:
1. Ramstein
2. CAP N
3. CAP M
4. CAP S
5. IP (Fassberg AFB, also has TCN 95X)
6. TGT Tank assembly area Gardelegen
7. SA-2 Mahlwinkel
8. SA-3 Stendal
9. SA-3 Quedlinburg
BANSHEE2
* Depart Ramstein
* Hold at IP
* Suppress and/or destroy SA-2 Mahlwinkel and SA-3 Stendal
* Secondary target SA-3 Quedlinburg
* Refuel at TEXACO2 as needed
* RTB on order from STINGRAY
Loadout: FL decides (within limits of historic restrictions)
Waypoints:

Package ULV (Lead: Fenris61)
FENRIS6 and GRIM7:
* Depart Lübeck
* Escort C-130 transport over Denmark and all the way to landing at Hamburg Finkenwerder
* Land Hamburg to refuel and rearm for anti-ship
* Strike the Soviet naval forces in the Baltic Sea
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
TBA
Not part of packages

NITRO5
* Depart Fritzlar
* fly to H FRG 20 Refuel and Rearm
* Locate VIPs in bunker complexes along the border (details in attachment below)
* Expect enemy scout forces to be en route to the AO
Waypoints:
TBA

4 ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
4.1 Airfield operations
* Ramstein AFB
* TCN: 81X
* Elevation: 805 ft
* Active runway: 27
* Departure TBA
* Approach TBA
* Lübeck AFB
* Active runway: 25
* Arrival on radial 360-030
* Hamburg Finkenwerder
* Active runway: 23
* Braunschweig (divert for MACE and ARCHER)
* N52° 19.18′ E10° 33.79′ elev 273
* Runway in use: 26
4.2 Carrier operations
* CASE 1
* BRC: 308
* Departure time: ASAP
* Departure sequence: N/A
* Charlie time: 11.30
As per Carrier Ops SPINS

4.3 Tankers
ARCO1 west of Denmark
ARCO5 and TEXACO2 west of Hannover
As per Aerial Refueling SOP
5 COMMAND AND CONTROL
5.1 Commander
* Mission commander is STINGRAY
* Mission commander deputy is ELVIS51
5.2 Frequencies
#3 Tactical (pkg MACE and Nitro5)
#5 CAP A (pkg ARCHER)
#7 Ramstein GND/TWR
#13 ROCKAN STRIL
NOTE: No check-in (all flights already checked in during Able Archer part 1)
As per Comms SOP
5.3 Authentication
RAMROD: GRANDSLICE
As per Authentication SOP
5.4 Freq flow (Airfield flights)
TBA
5.5 Freq flow (Carrier flights)
TBA

5.6 Brevity
TBA

5.7 Bullseye
N 53°02’03” E 11°32’47”
117.70 MHz BKD
Chan 124X
5.8 Restrictions
Mission date is set to 1983 meaning no GPS. Make sure your aircraft startup procedure is in accordance with this.
No targeting pods
No GPS- or laserguided munitions
No datalink for F-16 and F-18
A2A ordnance limited to AIM-54A, AIM-7M and AIM-9M

6 ANNEXES
Overview North
Overview South
Nitro Overview
Nitro FOB and LZ
Nitro LZ
MACE targets
Gardelegen tank regiment assembly area
SA-3 site Quedlinburg
SA-2 site Mahlwinkel
SA-3 site Stendal

Training Tuesday
2025-10-07 19:30 - 22:00 | Caucasus
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
Training Mission: (CA, Random WX, Day)
Planned Training:
1. F/A-18C
– BVR practice in cooperation with Tomcats
2. F-16C
– TBU
3. F-14B
– BVR practice in cooperation with Hornets
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!

The Kandahar Chronicles: Mission 1 - Operation Desert Serpent
2025-10-09 19:30 - 21:30 | Afghanistan
Mission Name: Operation Desert Serpent
Aircraft: AH-64 Apache (RAGE9) – 2 ship, OH-58 Kiowa Warrior (BLACKJACK4) – 1 ship
Background: Insurgent intelligence indicates a critical weapons cache and a High-Value Target (HVT) are being moved out of the Spin Boldak area, using the transition of dawn to mask their movement toward a major distribution hub.
Intel: The HVT convoy consists of 3 technicals and 2 cargo trucks. They are traveling from Spin Boldak (near the Pakistan border) and are expected to be moving northbound or northwest along primary or secondary routes. The Kiowa (BLACKJACK4) will act as the forward scout and designator. The Apaches (RAGE9) will be the primary strike platform.

Air Defense Threat: Expect standard small arms and 1-2 MANPADS teams. CRITICAL: Intelligence also suggests the presence of an emplaced ZU-23-2 (Soviet twin 23mm AAA) protecting a choke point along the likely route. You must neutralize this threat to ensure the safety of your aircraft.
Rules of Engagement (ROE): Positive Identification (PID) is mandatory. Civilian traffic, consisting of unescorted civilian vehicles, is likely on the main roads. You must confirm the target as the 3 Technicals and 2 Cargo Trucks before engaging. Avoid engaging near civilian vehicles.

Objectives:

Locate and positively identify the HVT convoy using the Kiowa Warrior.
Destroy the HVT convoy.

Mission Success: All five HVT vehicles destroyed, and no civilian casualties.
Mission Failure: HVT convoy escapes, or friendly aircraft are destroyed, or any confirmed civilian casualties occur.
Weather: Clear skies, light winds from the west (5-10 knots).
Time of Day: 05:15 Local (Sunrise)

Training Tuesday
2025-10-14 19:30 - 22:00 | Caucasus
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
Training Mission: CA, Day
Planned Training:
1. F/A-18C
– BVR Practice
2. F-16C
– BVR Redfor
3. F-14B
– BVR Practice
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!

Freedom of Navigation
2025-10-16 19:30 - 22:30 | 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
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ARCTIC1
BENDER2
CRIMSON3
DUSTY4
ELVIS5
FENRIS6
GRIM7
HAWG8
INDY9
JESTER1
KRAKEN2
LION3
MUSTANG4
NITRO5
RAGE9
SALTY1
BLACKJACK4
ORCA6
PIG7
QUEBEC8
TUSK2
VENOM4
HITMAN3
GREYHOUND3 –>
4.2 Carrier operations
* 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,
