Master Arms

Träningslördag
2024-12-28 19:00 - 22:00 (Europe/Stockholm)
Training Mission: Kola, Severly poor weather, Night
Planned Training:
1. F/A-18C
– CASE 3
– Sea radar & Harpoons in AShw
2. F-16C
– TBU
3. F-14B
– CASE 3
– CAP
4. AJS 37
– TBU
5. A-10C II
– TBU
6. AH-64D
– TBU
7. AWACS/ATC
– TBU
Sign up, then organize yourselves into flights to practice relevant stuff!

Training Tuesday
2025-01-07 19:30 - 22:00 | Caucasus
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
Training Mission: –
Planned Training:
1. F/A-18C, F-14B
– Case 1 SHB and charlie-timing
Time to get your Charlie-time on!
When you’re calling Mother to arrive at the boat, you will (unless per-briefed) be assigned a Charlie-time. That is the time the first aircraft in your group should be in the groove towards the deck of the carrier. In this training session we will explore what rule of thumbs we can use to get a good accuracy on Charlie. We will break it down into:
– Time to do one holding lap around the boat in the stack
– Time from commencing to first trap
– Time from commencing to first trap using SHB
A general rule is that the commencing should happen about 8 minutes from touch down, given that you fly the standard pattern and do a half standard rate turn on turning for initial. That means that your flight should be positioned at the 9 o’clock position in the stack (with the boat being at 3 o’clock) at that time. But what is your personal time? Let’s find out!
The training will happen in single ships, each flight will join the stack and then start their timer once in the stack to time a lap of the circle. The circle in the stack is flown with a half standard rate turn. Once commencing, the next timer should be started. The first trap should be performed with hook UP, and time of touch down should be recorded.
The flight then egresses and joins the stack again for at least 1 circle in the stack, commencing and an optional SHB or regular trap, depending on personal preferences. The second pass should be timed just like the first, but with hook down to trap and recover as per normal procedures.
LSO will be available to assist with the timing.
Study Case 1 in the Wiki HERE. Pay special attention to the angles, rates, distances & speeds.
2. F-16C
– TBU
3. AJS 37
– TBU
4. A-10C II
– TBU
5. AH-64D
– Buddy-lase Hellfire practice
6. AWACS/ATC
– TBU
Additional Training Suggestions:
* Practice things in the syllabus for your main aircraft
* Tanker intercepts and rejoins Jax Tutorial
* Tac turns Wiki
* Overhead break Wiki
* Time-on-target
Sign up, then organize yourselves into flights to practice relevant stuff!

Training Tuesday - BVR and AWACS
2025-01-14 19:30 - 22:00 | Syria
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
Training Mission: TBD
Planned Training:
1. F/A-18C, F-16C, F-14B
– BVR theory and execution. Short briefing with focus on BVR fundamentals. Air-started flights at different CAP-points, each with a separate AWACS controller. Engage hostile flights as directed.
4. AJS 37
– TBU
5. A-10C II
– TBU
6. AH-64D
– TBU
7. AWACS/ATC
– CAP control. Rookie / mentor team-up.
Additional Training Suggestions:
* Practice things in the syllabus for your main aircraft
* Tanker intercepts and rejoins Jax Tutorial
* Tac turns Wiki
* CASE 1 recovery Wiki
* Overhead break Wiki
* Time-on-target
Sign up, then organize yourselves into flights to practice relevant stuff!

Northern Sentinel: Operation Northern Resolve #3
2025-01-16 19:30 - 23:30 | Kola
RSVP: 25 01 16 – 19:30 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity: Mission – CAP, Air Interdiction, Evacuation, Strike
Theatre: Kola
Modules in priority order: UH-1H, F-16A, F-14A, F-5E, AJS-37, F-4E
Redfor ModulesMig-21, Mi-24p Redfor will only be staffed if a sufficient number of Bluefor slots are filled.
Prerequisites: None
General knowledge of module. UH-1H FM-Radio Homing

Updates
2025-01-11 22:50 Added BULLS and updated ground threat information and weather
2025-01-13 15:20 Updated airport procedures
2025-01-15 20:38 Added brevity and moved Bulls to BANAK

LINEUP
F-14B CAP
ELVIS51 (100): Nille / Deadgun
ELVIS52 (101): Blichten / wex
MUSTANG61 (104): Deadlift / Hoftari
MUSTANG62 (105): TheHoff / Troll
AJS 37 Strike
URBAN23: Drone67
URBAN79: Hagman
URBAN04: CoNa
URBAN10: frefeh
URBAN05:
URBAN44:
F-5E
EILAM41: Apollo
EILAM42: sandpatch
EILAM43: JackFlash
EILAM44:
F-4E
BANSHEE21: Tony /
BANSHEE22: SenorHombre /
F-16A CAP Limitations below
INDY91: Moldy
INDY92: Widen
INDY93: Smiley
JESTER11: Mags
JESTER12: Pahi
UH-1H Evac
NITRO51: Asken / Jinx /
NITRO52: BFQ / / Makanan(doorgunner)
AWACS
STINGRAY: ULVAR
STINGRAY: MINKEN
STRIL
STRIL: URIST
Airport
Ground:
Tower:
Control:
Carrier
Marshal:
Tower:
LSO:

1 SITUATION
1.1 Overview
After intense battles, NATO and its Scandinavian allies have suffered heavy losses in northern Scandinavia. The brave defending forces were forced to retreat, and Finland has now completely fallen under Soviet control. Against an overwhelming Soviet force, backed by advanced weaponry and relentless determination, the front line has been pushed further west.
Despite severe threats of nuclear retaliation if the U.S. and other NATO nations intervene, NATO has decided to engage fully to halt the Soviet expansion. The unity and resolve of the alliance have only grown stronger, and now a formidable force is gathering to turn the tide.
Spain, France, and the United Kingdom have deployed their finest aircraft to the Nordic front—Mirage F1s and F-4E Phantoms are poised to meet the enemy in the skies. Additionally, ground forces are being reinforced to stabilize the defensive line and halt Leonid Brezhnev’s advance across Finland. This is a decisive moment, where the future of Europe hangs in the balance, and the free nations stand united against a common foe.
But this is not the end; it is a new beginning. We have lost battles, but not the war. Those who think we will surrender, that we will fall silent before overwhelming power, are mistaken. History has shown that free people never yield when darkness falls. We will fight back—in the air, on the ground, and at sea. We will strike with strength and determination, and we will push back against this aggressive advance.
We have lost ground, but we have not lost our will. We will stand firm, side by side, with our allies. We will fight for every meter, every city, every landmark that stands for our freedom. Let our enemies hear the roar of our aircraft, let them feel the strength of our resistance, and let them know that we will never, never give up.
It is in our darkest hours that we show our courage. This is our moment. We will prevail!
1.2 Area of operations
The terrain around Deanusaldi is rugged and challenging, characterized by a mix of steep hills, dense forests, and winding rivers. The region features a network of deep valleys and rocky outcrops, providing natural cover and obstacles. The area is heavily forested, with thick coniferous woods that offer concealment for both friendly and enemy units.
The river that passes through the area carves its way through narrow gorges and opens into broader, slower-moving sections. This river serves as a natural pathway, bordered by high ridges and cliffs that can act as potential ambush points. The terrain is uneven, making ground movement difficult, but it also provides opportunities for low-level helicopter flights to evade radar and avoid enemy detection.
Weather can be unpredictable, with frequent fog and low clouds that add to the challenge of navigation. This environment is both a tactical advantage and a risk, providing concealment for the rescue effort while also hiding potential threats.
1.3 Time and weather
* July 14 – 1982
* 23:00 local time
* SCT/BKN 13
* Wind 325 / 03
* FORCE QNH 29.13
1.4 Air threats
The presence of MiG-21s, MiG-23s, and MiG-29s poses a significant challenge to air superiority, while ground-attack platforms like the Su-25 and MiG-27K threaten critical installations. Additionally, reconnaissance aircraft such as the An-30M provide essential intelligence support, making it imperative for NATO and Scandinavian forces to remain vigilant and prepared for a range of potential engagements.
1.5 Ground threats
Soviet SAM systems and anti-aircraft artillery in 1982 pose a formidable ground threat to NATO and Scandinavian air operations. The SA-2, SA-3, SA-5, SA-6, SA-10, and SA-19 provide layered air defense capabilities, while the ZSU-23-4 Shilka enhances ground protection against low-altitude incursions. Additionally, Soviet Spetsnaz units, equipped with man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS) like the SA-7 (Strela-2), further complicate the threat environment by offering highly mobile and evasive options for ground forces. Together, these systems create a complex and dangerous environment for any air operations in the region, necessitating strategic planning and coordination among NATO and allied forces to mitigate the risks associated with these threats.
1.6 Naval threats
The recently launched Slava-class frigate has been spotted in a bay, likely positioned to provide air defense coverage for the area while keeping a low profile to evade NATO’s naval forces. The choice of location suggests a strategic effort to shield the ship from NATO’s reach while maintaining a defensive posture, potentially complicating any allied aerial or naval operations in the vicinity.
1.7 Friendly forces
The HAWK system provided medium-range surface-to-air missile capabilities, allowing for flexible deployment and effective engagement of high-altitude targets. Its advanced guidance system made it a reliable asset for protecting critical infrastructure and airspace.
NATO has deployed an AWACS aircraft patrolling along the Norwegian-Swedish border, providing extended radar coverage for the operation. Additionally, a tanker aircraft is stationed on the Norwegian side to support the newly arrived F-16s, enabling extended operations in the area through aerial refueling.
1.8 Civilian/3rd part
NATO and Swedish ground forces in the target area and also all over Norway and Sweden
2 MISSION
In a daring operation, our primary objective is to rescue high-ranking NATO personnel stranded deep within enemy territory. The rapid Soviet advance has isolated them, and the mission requires a coordinated effort to bring them to safety. It has only been a few hours since we were forced to retreat, realizing that holding back the Soviet push into Finland was no longer possible. The withdrawal was so swift that key personnel were left behind, and now we must get them out.
To succeed, we must first cripple Soviet logistics by destroying key bridges that are crucial to their supply routes, buying us precious time and slowing their advance. Simultaneously, the threat posed by Soviet SAM sites must be neutralized. These defenses represent a significant danger to the rescue operation, and dismantling them will clear a path for both air and ground maneuvers.
While our aircraft work to establish air superiority, close air support will be essential in suppressing Soviet forces around the extraction zone. This suppression will allow the rescue team to operate with minimal interference. Ensuring air dominance is vital to protect the extraction helicopters and ensure that the mission proceeds without the constant threat of Soviet fighters.
Meanwhile, a large-scale air strike will be launched to the south as a diversion, aimed at drawing Soviet air defenses away from the actual rescue operation. This deception is designed to shift Soviet attention and resources, leading them to believe that the primary attack is happening far from the extraction zone. Fast-moving fighter jets and strike aircraft will conduct simulated attack runs and employ electronic countermeasures to confuse Soviet radar, hoping to thin their air coverage to the north.
This southern diversion will be intense, combining high-speed dashes with precision bombing to keep Soviet forces occupied and create the illusion of a significant offensive. With this distraction in place, we aim to give the rescue team a crucial window to operate with reduced threat from Soviet interceptors and surface-to-air missile systems.
Time is against us, but with precision strikes, air dominance, and relentless support, we will bring our people home. This mission is not just about a rescue—it’s about restoring hope after a chaotic retreat. We owe it to those left behind to ensure their safe return, and every effort will be made to see them back safely.
3 EXECUTION
3.1 Commander’s intent
3.2 Packages
The mission contains 1 package. All flights are part of package
3.3 Order of events
The success of this operation hinges on precise timing and coordination, and it’s crucial that all actions unfold in the correct sequence. With the ongoing efforts to secure air superiority, eliminate threats, and carry out diversionary strikes, everything must be executed with utmost efficiency.
As more information becomes available, the operation will be adjusted accordingly, but the key is to stick to the plan and ensure that each phase is executed in the right order to avoid complications or delays. The rescue of personnel, along with the suppression of Soviet forces, relies on the timing of every move—from the destruction of key infrastructure to the diversionary strikes and the final extraction.
Any changes or additional intelligence will be integrated into the operation as quickly as possible, but the overall success depends on maintaining tight coordination and following the established timeline.
Mission Timeline
Start time is H (23:00 local time). Precise execution and timing are critical for mission success.
H (23:00):
ELVIS5 and INDY9 immediately establish Combat Air Patrol (CAP) to secure the airspace and protect allied operations.
H+75 (00:15):
BANSHEE neutralizes the SA-6 site, opening a safe corridor for allied forces.
URBAN04 engages and destroys the Soviet Slava-class missile cruiser, removing a key air defense threat.
EILAM4 begins attacks on Soviet ground forces in the area as soon as the SA-6 is disabled, supporting the rescue effort.
H+80 (00:20):
URBAN23 targets and destroys the designated bridge, cutting off Soviet reinforcements.
NITRO5 moves into the extraction zone to evacuate stranded NATO personnel.
Timing and coordination are paramount to minimize risks and ensure the mission’s success. Every unit must act precisely according to the timeline.
3.4 Rules of engagement
ROE: C
As per SPINS
3.5 Acceptable level of risk
ALR: MEDIUM
As per SPINS
3.6 Flight tasking
Tasking can change depending on how many that sign up for the module
F-14A – CAP
The F-14A’s task is to establish and maintain air superiority, eliminating enemy aircraft threats to ensure the safety of allied forces and ground operations.
AJS-37 – Precision Strike
your mission is twofold and critical to the success of the operation:
Destroy the Bridge H+80 Lat Long Standard: N 70°11’53” E 28°11’58”: Target and eliminate the key bridge to disrupt Soviet reinforcements attempting to reach the area. This will significantly slow their advance and secure the extraction zone for allied forces.
Neutralize the Soviet Cruiser H+75 Lat Long Standard: N 70°03’00” E 29°30’52”: A Soviet missile cruiser has taken position in the bay, providing air defense coverage for the region. It must be neutralized to eliminate this threat and pave the way for allied operations.
Timing is crucial. Both targets must be destroyed no later than H+80. Precision strikes and coordinated execution are key. The success of the entire mission depends on your ability to eliminate these threats decisively.
URBAN23 Destroy the bridge
URBAN04 Destroy sovjet missilecruiser
URBAN23 & 04 Destroy NATO Compound
F-5E – Close Air Support (CAS)
your mission is to provide Close Air Support (CAS) to NITRO during their critical extraction operation. Your primary objective is to eliminate all Soviet reinforcements in the area, ensuring NITRO can land safely and retrieve the NATO personnel.
Once the SA-6 has been neutralized, you are cleared to enter the area and begin engaging targets. Focus your efforts around the main facility first, neutralizing any immediate threats to the extraction team.
Precision and speed are vital. Keep the skies clear and the ground secure for NITRO. The success of this mission depends on your support. Good hunting, Einar!
F-4E – SEAD (Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses)
Your mission is critical to the success of the operation. Banshee is tasked with neutralizing the SA-6 site in the area before URBAN and NITRO arrive. This air defense system poses a significant threat to all allied forces operating in the vicinity, and its destruction is paramount.
Timing is crucial. Ensure the SA-6 is neutralized no later than H+75 to provide a safe corridor for the subsequent phases of the mission.
Precision and efficiency are your keys to success. The entire operation depends on you. Good luck, Banshee!
F-16A – CAP
The F-16A will defend against enemy aircraft, particularly Soviet MiGs, ensuring control of the airspace and protecting allied assets.
Huey – Emergency Evacuation
Two Hueys are tasked with extracting critical NATO personnel under threat. Your mission is to fly into the extraction zone and rescue stranded NATO personnel. Coordination and timing are critical for this high-risk operation.
Primary Tasking:
Extraction Operation: NITRO52 will land to pick up the delegates while NITRO51 provides cover from potential enemy threats in the area.
Egress NorthWest
Maintain vigilance for any changes in the mission. Updates from the delegates will be transmitted on FM 42.5 MHz.
Stay low, follow the planned route along the river to avoid detection, and prioritize the safety of the personnel. Timing and teamwork are everything—let’s bring them home!
Land at FARP NORDLYS (NRL) after extraction. FM beacon 43.5 MHz
4 ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
4.1 Airfield operations
Clearance as follows. Monitor Tower while Taxi and hold short of active runway and contact tower for departure. (except JOKKMOKK)
BANAK
TWR 250.000 (Ch06) ATIS 270.500
Clearance: Take off RWY 34. Fly RWY HDG to 5DME (TCN:47X) or 5000feet.
ANDOYA
TWR 257.000 (Ch08) ATIS 275.500
Clearance: Take off RWY 32. Fly RWY HDG to 5DME (TCN:28X) or 5000feet.
JOKKMOKK
Monitor tower while Taxi to designated QRA and contact STRIL (Ch913)
TWR 270.000 (Ch07) ATIS 272.500
Clearance: Take off RWY 32. Fly RWY HDG to 5DME (TCN:47X) or 5000feet.
FARP NORDLYS (NRL)
Lat Long Standard: N 70°20’44” E 26°30’06”
Beacon FM 43.5 MHz
4.2 Carrier operations
* CASE 1
* BRC: 055
* Departure time: 23:20
* Departure sequence:
* Charlie time: 01:00
As per Carrier Ops SPINS

4.3 Tankers
ARCO1
TEXACO2
As per Aerial Refueling SOP
5 COMMAND AND CONTROL
5.1 Commander
* Mission commander is Överste Lars Håkansson
* Mission commander deputy is Överste Anders Isaksson
5.2 Frequencies
As per Comms SOP
5.3 Authentication
RAMROD: CAMPGROUND
As per Authentication SOP
5.4 Freq flow (Airfield flights)
6/7/8, 9, 3/5/10, 6/7/8
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, 3/5/10, 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
* FALCON – F4 commencing SEAD
* EAGLE’S NEST – CAP on station
* THUNDER – URBAN commencing attack on bridge and cruiser
* HARVEST – NATO onboard NITRO52
5.7 Bullseye
N 70°03’26” E 24°58’34”
6 TECHNICAL
F-16C limitations to make it closer to a F-16A. List can change until mission date.
Data Link (Link-16) – Turn off.
HMS (Helmet-Mounted Cueing System) – Turn off.
Sniper/LANTIRN Pods – Do not use.
AGM-88 HARM – Do not use.
JDAM – Do not use.
AIM-120 AMRAAM – Do not use.
Modern Radar Modes – Limit to RWS (Range While Search), STT (Single Target Track), and ACM (Air Combat Maneuvering) (no ground radar).
Turn off one MFD to operate with only one.
GPS was not available; use INS and update INS in flight as it begins to drift.
7 ANNEXES
Maps
Large size map of AO with all waypoints, tankers, carriers etc
Smaller maps of target areas with waypoints marked
Overview with frontline
Tactical Map
Overview of Northern Norway showing target location
Showing NITRO route and URBAN entry
Zoomed in view of Tana Bru showing compound in purple

Propellersöndag
2025-01-19 20:00 - 21:30 | Marianas
RSVP:
2025-01-19 – 19:59
Lineup:
Activity:
Mission – A/G / CAP
Version / Modules:
Open Beta, WW2 Asset pack, Marianas, Spitfire, Mosquito, P-51, TF-51, P-47, Bf-109, Fw-190A8, Fw-190D9
Background:
In a fictional campaign during WW2 allied forces have recently established small bases on Guam and Rota. A detachment of RAF and USAF fighters are tasked with supporting offensive operations towards Tinian and Saipan islands in the north. US and Japanese naval forces are maneuvering around the Mariana islands and a major naval engagement has just started with raids from carrier based aircraft.
Situation:
Allied intelligence has located a priority target at southern Saipan, a new radar station partly protected by a bunker. Attack the area with 500 lb and 250 lb bombs. CAP flights are to perform a sweep first.
Time and weather:
* June 1944
* 08:30
* Light clouds 6 000 ft
* Wind 290 / 07
* QNH 30.02
Resources
Air defence map (pdf):
LotATC Overlay (json):

Training Tuesday
2025-01-21 19:30 - 21:00
Training Mission: Syria at night
Possibility to train night operations a few days before THT.
Planned Training:
1. F/A-18C
– TOT, HARM employment, AAR at night
2. F-16C
– TOT, CCIP delivery with dumb bombs, AAR at night
3. F-14B
– TBU
4. AJS 37
– TBU
5. A-10C II
– TBU
6. AH-64D
– TOT (AGM-114K)
– Night ops.
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!

Task Force NORMANDY
2025-01-23 19:30 - 23:00 | Syria
RSVP: 25 01 21 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity: Mission – SEAD, Strike
Theatre: Syria
Modules: F/A-18, F-16, AH-64, CH-47
Prerequisites: Case 3 for Hornets. Night AAR for all fixed wing.

LINEUP
F/A-18C SEAD/CAP
ARCTIC11 (400): Frefeh
ARCTIC12 (401): Yaotl
ARCTIC13 (402): Altunuz
ARCTIC14 (403):
F/A-18C SEAD/CAP
BENDER21 (404): Leka
BENDER22 (405): Makanan
BENDER23 (406):
BENDER24 (407):
F-16C Strike
INDY91: Moldy
INDY92: Enska
INDY93: SenorHombre
INDY94: Widen
F-16C Strike
JESTER11: Sandpatch
JESTER12: Drone67
JESTER13: Ulvar
JESTER14:
F-16C Strike
VENOM41: Pahi
VENOM42: Qvintus
VENOM43:
VENOM44:
CH-47F Transport
GREYHOUND31:
GREYHOUND32:
GREYHOUND33:
GREYHOUND34:
AH-64D Air Interdiction
RAGE91: BFQ / Deadgun
RAGE92: Troll / SirToadie
RAGE93: Hofftari / Deadlift
RAGE94:
AH-64D Air Interdiction
SALTY11: Asken / Jackflash
SALTY12: Tony / Baconbomb
SALTY13:
SALTY14:
AWACS
STINGRAY: Blichten
STINGRAY:
Airport
Ground: TheHoff
Tower: TheHoff
Control:
Carrier
Marshal: Bankler?
Approach: Bankler?
LSO:

1 SITUATION
1.1 Overview
The UN deadline for Saddam Hussein to withdraw his forces from Kuwait has come and gone. Operation Desert Shield is about to become Desert Storm. Allied commanders have set H-hour at 02.38 on January 17th. The opening blows will be dealt by AH-64 Apaches, who will destroy two key early warning radars in western Iraq, opening a corridor for the first wave of allied fighters and bombers.
1.2 Area of operations
Western Iraq, Jordan, Southern Syria, Israel
1.3 Time and weather
* January 17 – 1991
* 01:00 local time
* Broken / Overcast (8000′)
* Wind from 207 / 6 kts
* FORCE QNH 2977 / 1013
1.4 Air threats
MiG-21, MiG-25, MiG-29, Mirage F1
The Iraqi Air Force has over 400 fighter jets in its inventory. At least 60 of those are stationed at the H2 and H3 airfields.
1.5 Ground threats
SA-2, SA-6, Roland, MANPADS, ZSU-23
H3 airfields (H3 Northwest, H3 and H3 Southwest) are protected by a total of one SA-2, two SA-6 and three Rolands as well as numerous AAA.
EWR installations are protected by ZSU-23 and MANPADS.
1.6 Friendly forces
The entire UN coalition is taking part in this campaign. The specific mission only involves American assets but the air corridor opened on H-Hour will be used by other coalition aircraft.
1.7 Civilian/3rd part
Civilian air traffic is grounded
2 MISSION
Package NORMANDY will strike early warning radar installations CALIFORNIA and NEVADA near the Saudi border. Exploiting this gap in the Iraqi IADS, package BRAVO will hit Runways, SAM-sites and two C2 bunkers at H3 airfields (Strategic Operations Center at H3 Northwest and Intercept Operations Center at H3). Coalition fixed wing aircraft must NOT be detected crossing the border or the Iraqis may launch fighters. This will reqire a strict adherence to the Time On Target specified in your tasking.
3 EXECUTION
3.1 Commander’s intent
Permanently disable Iraqi air defenses in the west (2nd Air Defense Sector).
3.2 Packages
The mission contains two packages:
NORMANDY – AH-64 Apaches and CH-47 Chinooks
BRAVO – F/A-18 Hornets and F-16 Vipers
3.3 Order of events

Package BRAVO departs Ramat David and CVN-72 and heads for tankers orbiting HOLD-points 100 nm west of target area.
Package NORMANDY departs FARP in northwestern Saudi Arabia. CH-47s will use their brand new GPS guidance system to provide an exact entry for the Apaches, who will then take point at an IP 10 nm south of targets CALIFORNIA and NEVADA. Target layouts are unknown as they were recently moved. Previous targets have included one EWR, 1-2 Generators and 3-4 C2 vehicles. In addition, fuel and ammunition storage as well as crew accomodations. Defended by 3-4 ZSU-23 installations and possibly MANPADS.
NORMANDY has TOT 02.38 local time, at which point Operation Desert Storm will officially commence. At that exact time, package BRAVO will pass their IPs en route to targets around the H3 airfields. Primary targets are Command & Control bunkers, SAM-sites and runways. Aircraft on the ground are targets of opportunity.
Erroneus coordination (adherence to TOT and IPs) may result in Iraqi fighters being sortied. If overwhelmed, the Strike Package will retreat and allow Air Force F-15s to clear the airspace.

3.4 Rules of engagement
ROE: C
As per SPINS
3.5 Acceptable level of risk
ALR: MEDIUM
As per SPINS
3.6 Flight tasking
Package BRAVO (Lead: ARCTIC11) – Taskings are preliminary and may change depending on pilot availability
ARCTIC1
* Depart Mother
* Refuel at ARCO1 (A18) near HOLD (WP1)
* HOLD at WP1 (A20-21) – FL Decides push time based on TOT at IP
* Pass IP (WP2) at EXACTLY 02.38
* When in range, fire a minimum of one AGM-88C at each of the six SAM-sites (WP3-8)
* Provide CAP as directed by STINGRAY
* RTB on order from STINGRAY, refuel as needed at ARCO1 or ARCO5
Loadout: FL decides (SEAD and A/A)
Waypoints:
1. HOLD (and ARCO1)
2. IP
3. ROLAND at H3 NW
4. SA-6 at H3 NW
5. SA-2 at H3
6. ROLAND at H3
7. ROLAND at H3 SW
8. SA-6 at H3 SW
BENDER2
* Depart Mother
* Refuel at ARCO1 (A18) near HOLD (WP1)
* HOLD at WP1 (A23-24) – FL Decides push time based on TOT at IP
* Pass IP (WP2) at EXACTLY 02.38
* When in range, fire a minimum of one AGM-88C at each of the six SAM-sites (WP3-8)
* Provide CAP as directed by STINGRAY
* RTB on order from STINGRAY, refuel as needed at ARCO1 or ARCO5
Loadout: FL decides (SEAD and A/A)
Waypoints:
1. HOLD (and ARCO1)
2. IP
3. ROLAND at H3 NW
4. SA-6 at H3 NW
5. SA-2 at H3
6. ROLAND at H3
7. ROLAND at H3 SW
8. SA-6 at H3 SW
INDY9
* Depart Ramat David
* Refuel at TEXACO2 (A16) near HOLD (WP1)
* Hold at WP1 (A20-21) – FL decides push time based on TOT at IP
* Pass IP (WP2) at EXACTLY 02.38
* Strike Command Bunker at H3
* Crater runways at H3
* Destroy aircraft on the ground as encountered
* If remaining ordnance, destroy launchers and supply vehicles at H3 SAM-sites (SA-2 and ROLAND)
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
1. HOLD (And TEXACO2)
2. IP
3. H3 IOC Bunker
4. H3 ROLAND
5. H3 SA-2
6. H3 RUNWAY SOUTH
7. H3 RUNWAY NORTH
JESTER1
* Depart Ramat David
* Refuel at TEXACO2 (A16) near HOLD (WP1)
* Hold at WP1 (A22-23) – FL decides push time based on TOT at IP
* Pass IP (WP2) at EXACTLY 02.38
* Strike Command Bunker at H3 NORTHWEST
* Crater runway at H3 NORTHWEST
* Destroy aircraft on the ground as encountered
* If remaining ordnance, destroy launchers and supply vehicles at H3 NORTHWEST SAM-sites (SA-6 and ROLAND)
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
1. HOLD (And TEXACO2)
2. IP
3. H3 NW SOC Bunker
4. H3 NW SA-6
5. H3 NW ROLAND
6. H3 NW RUNWAY
VENOM4
* Depart Ramat David
* Refuel at TEXACO4 (A14) near HOLD (WP1)
* Hold at WP1 (A24-25) – FL decides push time based on TOT at IP
* Pass IP (WP2) at EXACTLY 02.38
* Crater runway at H3 SOUTHWEST
* Destroy aircraft on the ground as encountered
* If remaining ordnance, destroy launchers and supply vehicles at H3 SOUTHWEST SAM-sites (SA-6 and ROLAND)
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
1. HOLD (And TEXACO2)
2. IP
3. H3 SW SA-6
4. H3 SW ROLAND
5. H3 SW RUNWAY
Package NORMANDY (Lead: RAGE91)
RAGE9
* Depart FARP with Greyhound31
* Greyhound31 will provide navigation assistance using GPS
* Beyond the Iraqi border do not exceed 100 feet AGL
* At IP (marked by Greyhound31) take point
* Destroy target CALIFORNIA at EXACTLY 02.38. Report WHITE OUT if successful.
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
No pre-programmed waypoints. IP (to be marked by Greyhound) is exactly 10 nm south of TGT CALIFORNIA.
Distance from FARP to CALIFORNIA is approx 40 nm.
SALTY1
* Depart FARP with Greyhound32
* Greyhound32 will provide navigation assistance using GPS
* Beyond the Iraqi border do not exceed 100 feet AGL
* At IP (marked by Greyhound32) take point
* Destroy target NEVADA at EXACTLY 02.38. Report RED OUT if successful.
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
No pre-programmed waypoints. IP (to be marked by Greyhound) is exactly 10 nm south of TGT NEVADA.
Distance from FARP to NEVADA is approx 60 nm.
GREYHOUND3
* Greyhound31 depart with Rage9
* Greyhound32 depart with Salty1
* Beyond the Iraqi border (WP 2) do not exceed 100 feet AGL
* At IP (WP3 / WP4) mark spot with chemlights
* Hold at IP while the Apaches make their attack run
* CSAR as required
* Link up with Rage9 / Salty1 and lead them back to base
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
1. FARP
2. Iraqi border, area deemed safe to cross
3. IP CALIFORNIA (10 nm S of TGT CALIFORNIA)
4. IP NEVADA (10 nm S of TGT NEVADA)
4 ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
4.1 Airfield operations
Main:
* Ramat David
* TCN: 84X
* Active runway: 33
* Departure: SID KEESH
* Arrival: STAR BRAVO
Divert:
* Prince Hassan
* TCN 106X
* Active runway: 31
4.2 Carrier operations
* CASE 3
* FB: 236
* Departure radial: 090
* Departure time: 01:15
* Departure sequence: Any
* Marshal check-in time: 03.10
As per Carrier Ops SPINS
4.3 Tankers
Arco1 @A18 orbiting (N/S) Navy Hold area
Arco5 @A20 orbiting (N/S) North of Sea of Galilee
Texaco2 @A16 orbiting (N/S) Air Force Hold area
Texaco4 @A14 orbiting (E/W) Air Force Hold area
As per Aerial Refueling SOP
5 COMMAND AND CONTROL
5.1 Commander
* Mission commander is STINGRAY
* Mission commander deputy is ARCTIC11
* Package BRAVO lead is ARCTIC11
* Package NORMANDY lead is RAGE91
5.2 Frequencies
As per Comms SOP
5.3 Authentication
RAMROD: CHARGEUPON
As per Authentication SOP
5.4 Freq flow (Airfield flights)
7, 9, 3/5, 7
Remain on Tower (ch 7) during startup and departure. Go to Check in (ch 9). Expect Tactical (ch 3) or CAP A (ch 5). Use Tower (ch 7) for recovery.
5.5 Freq flow (Carrier flights)
1, 9, 3/5, 16, 1
Remain on Tower (ch 1) during startup and departure. Go to Check in (ch 9). Expect Tactical (ch 3) or CAP A (ch 5). Use Marshal (ch 16) and Tower (ch 1) for recovery.
5.6 Brevity
* TANGOUNIFORM – Mission declared successful
* NIGHTFALL – Abort mission
* WHITE OUT – Target CALIFORNIA destroyed
* RED OUT – Target NEVADA destroyed
5.7 Bullseye
N32 38.00 E39 03.00 (Border between Jordan and Iraq)
6 ANNEXES
Restrictions based on available technology at the time:
HORNET
* No AIM-120
* AIM-7 allowed up to M variant
* AIM-9 allowed up to M variant
* No GPS-guided munitions (JDAM, JSOW)
* No SLAM / SLAM-ER
* A maximum of ONE TGP per 4-ship Hornets
* No HMD (NVG allowed and encouraged)
VIPER
* No AIM-120
* AIM-7 allowed up to M variant
* AIM-9 allowed up to M variant
* No GPS-guided munitions
* No HTS
* No HMD (NVG allowed and encouraged)
APACHE
* No datalink
* No radar or radar-guided ordnance
* Lack of GPS nav in Apaches simulated by not having waypoints set in the aircraft
(In-game mission date will be Jan 17 1996 in order to avoid GPS-related bugs)
Maps and satellite images (daytime images taken on Jan 13-15)
Target area with Tankers and Targets

Airfields, CVN and Tankers

H3 Northwest

H3

H3 Southwest

RMD SID
RMD STAR

Propellersöndag
2025-01-26 20:00 - 21:30 | Marianas
RSVP:
2025-01-26 – 19:59
Lineup:
Activity:
Mission – CAP
Version / Modules:
Open Beta, WW2 Asset pack, Marianas, Spitfire, Mosquito, P-51, TF-51, P-47, Bf-109, Fw-190A8, Fw-190D9
Background:
In a fictional campaign during WW2 allied forces have recently established small bases on Guam and Rota. A detachment of RAF and USAF fighters are tasked with supporting offensive operations towards Tinian and Saipan islands in the north. US and Japanese naval forces are maneuvering around the Mariana islands and a major naval engagement has just started with raids from carrier based aircraft.
Situation:
During the night and early morning US marine infantry and artillery units landed on Aguijan, the small island south of Tinian (grid FQ). Your job is to provide fighter cover over the island while they are digging in. The enemy was taken by surprise, but will surely react on this new threat with all available resources. It may be useful to bring light attack weapons in case the Japs will try to approach with small boats. The marines have setup a Bofors 40 mm battery on the south side of Aguijan.
Time and weather:
* June 1944
* 07:30
* Clear
* Wind 280 / 07
* QNH 30.11
Resources
Air defence map (pdf):
LotATC Overlay (json):

Training Tuesday
2025-01-28 19:30 - 22:30 | Caucasus
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
Training Mission: CA, Random WX
Planned Training:
1. F/A-18C
– TBU
2. F-16C
– TBU
3. F-14B
– TBU
4. AJS 37
– TBU
5. A-10C II
– TBU
6. AH-64D
– TBU
7. F-15E
– JDAM (Preplanned, Radar/TGP transfer)
– Crew coordination
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!

Operation Red - Part 1 "Re-Run"
2025-01-30 19:30 - 23:00
RSVP: 2025-01-30 – 19:30 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity: Mission – CAP, Air Interdiction, CSAR, Ground Attack
Theatre: Afghanistan
Modules: F/A-18C, AJS 37, A-10C ll, AH-64, Kiowa, Chinook, F-15 S4+, F-16CM bl.50
Prerequisites: General knowledge of module

ChangeLog 2025-01-29 kl 17:02
Changed Brevity + removed swedish info text: 2024-12-10.
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Added flights parked at ramp: 2024-12-12.
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Added 2 MQ-1A Predators to be used by Apaches, Kiowas, A10’s and F-15E’s: 2024-12-12
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Added Suicide CarBombs: 2024-12-30.
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Added FARP Tokyo at Lat Long Precise N 32°45’40.95″ E 62°35’22.44″: 2025-01-02
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Changed how to Departure for Rotary wings and Reaper1 & 2: 2025-01-08
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Tankers are now on a 30nm race track orbit: 2025-01-17
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Reaper1 and Reaper2 can take of immediately and fly to their AO without trigger anything.
But needs to be activated through F10: 2025-01-25

Removed sound (Siren): 2025-01-29

SLOTS
Camp Bastion
Fenris6 G01-G04, needs to departure first!!!!
Grim7 G05-G08
Artic 1 J21-J24
Bender J18-J20
Crimson3 J15-J17
Dusty4 D01-D04
Kraken2 C07, C08, C10, C11
Hawg8 H03-H06
Pig7 H01-H02
Hitman3 L01-L04
Indy9 J04-J07
Jester1 J08-J11
Venom C01-C04
Faraha
All Rotor Wings

LINEUP
F/A-18C CAP
ARCTIC11 (400): Kaninmat
ARCTIC12 (401): Apollo
ARCTIC13 (402):
ARCTIC14 (403):
F/A-18C CAP
BENDER21 (404): Leka
BENDER22 (405): Makanan
BENDER23 (406):
BENDER24 (407):
F/A-18C CAP
CRIMSON31 (410):
CRIMSON32 (411):
CRIMSON33 (412):
CRIMSON34 (413):
F/A-18C CAP
DUSTY41 (300):
DUSTY42 (301):
DUSTY43 (302):
DUSTY44 (303):
F-16C CAP
INDY91: pahi
INDY92: Mags
INDY93: Widen
INDY94:
F-16C CAP
JESTER11:
JESTER12:
JESTER13:
JESTER14:
F-16C CAP
VENOM41:
VENOM42:
VENOM43:
VENOM44:
AJS 37 Ground attack
FENRIS61: CoNa
FENRIS62: Urist
FENRIS63:
FENRIS64:
AJS 37 Ground attack
GRIM71:
GRIM72:
GRIM73:
GRIM74:
A-10C Air Interdiction
HAWG81:
HAWG82:
HAWG83:
HAWG84:
A-10C Air Interdiction
PIG71:
PIG72:
PIG73:
PIG74:
CH-47F CSAR
GREYHOUND31:
GREYHOUND32:
GREYHOUND33:
GREYHOUND34:
AH-64D Air Interdiction
RAGE91: Pilot JackFlash – CPG Asken
RAGE92:
RAGE93:
RAGE94:
AH-64D Air Interdiction
SALTY11:
SALTY12:
SALTY13:
SALTY14:
OH-58D Reconnaissance
BLACKJACK31: Pilot Kingtiger45 – Spotter sandpatch
BLACKJACK32:
BLACKJACK33:
BLACKJACK34:
F-15E Strike
HITMAN31: Pilot Nillefix – WSO Ulvar
HITMAN32: Pilot SenorHombre – WSO DeadGun_SWE
HITMAN33: Pilot Altunuz – WSO Troll
HITMAN34:
AWACS
STINGRAY: Moldy
TACTICAL: BigSwede
Airport
Ground:
Tower:
Control:

1 SITUATION
Overview
The Talibans have managed to buy old obsolete Mig21’s from a unknown country and deployed them on 5 different air bases.
1.2 Area of operations
North and north east of air base Farah
1.3 Time and weather
* July 07 – 2016
* 05:30 local time
* Two layer Scattered METAR: SCT8/9 FEW 21
* Wind 201 / 8
* FORCE QNH 2992 / 1013
* Conditions 20°C, 78°F
1.4 Air threats
MiG-21s
1.5 Ground threats
ZU-23,SPAAA HL with ZU-23 and MANPADS and insurgents.
1.6 Friendly forces
N/A, we are the only blue forces in the AO.
1.7 Civilian/3rd part
No civilian air traffic or civilian vehicles on the ground.
2 MISSION
The Joint Force Air Component (JFAC) will conduct air strikes and CAP missions to destroy the Talibans Mig-21s assets.
3 EXECUTION
3.1 Commander’s intent
Destroy all the Mig-21s at Shindad air base and secondary target.
3.2 Packages
The mission contains 3 package, callsign WOLFPACK, REAPER and THUNDER
Package WOLFPACK: All CAP flights.
Package REAPER: All A2G flights.
Package THUNDER: All rotary wings.
No Package: AJS37

3.3 Order of events
AJS37 needs to departure first!!!!
This operation is divided into 1 phase: Destruction of enemy Parked Mig21’s and secondary target Parked Helos.
1. AJS37 will neutralize Parked Mig21’s, report SMASH, if unsuccessful report HOOTERS. do not go above AGL 280m until you are 10km from target area.
If possible destroy secondary target Parked Helos report,WALKOVER if successful, report DIRTPILE if unsuccessful. View coordinates for Parked Mig21s and Helos further down in briefing.
Hornets and vipers push CAP after report SMASH and provide CAP.
A-10s and F-15E, push to Target Area, Shindand air base. F-15Es first objective are Fuel Depots. A-10s, locate and destroy as much as possible. Do not bomb the runway!!!
Kiowas and Apaches, push to Grid MS44 and search & locate MLRS battery. When located, come up with a plan to destroy the MLRS battery, report TRASHCAN when successful.
Greyhound3, push to Hold (N 32°45’43” E 62°35’18”) and land and be ready for CSAR. Stingray will probably need your services.
3.4 Rules of engagement
ROE: C
As per SPINS
Addition: Weapons free on all enemy unless they are moving into built up areas (if they can find any built up areas).
3.5 Acceptable level of risk
ALR: MEDIUM
As per SPINS
3.6 Flight tasking
AJS37 needs to departure first!!!!
Package WOLFPACK (Lead: ARCTIC11)
ARCTIC1
* Depart
* Push to Hold (WP1) at 20000’
* Push on SMASH
* Report in to STINGRAY and standby for CAP
* Refuel at ARCO1 or ARCO5 or at friendly air base
* RTB on order from STINGRAY
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
1. Hold
2. CAP
BENDER2
* Depart
* Push to Hold (WP1) at 20000’
* Push on SMASH
* Report in to STINGRAY and standby for CAP
* Refuel at ARCO1 or ARCO5 or at friendly air base
* RTB on order from STINGRAY
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
1. Hold
2. CAP
CRIMSON3
* Depart
* Push to Hold (WP1) at 20000’
* Push on SMASH
* Report in to STINGRAY and standby for CAP
* Refuel at ARCO1 or ARCO5 or at friendly air base
* RTB on order from STINGRAY
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
1. Hold
2. CAP
DUSTY4
* Depart
* Push to Hold (WP1) at 20000’
* Push on SMASH
* Report in to STINGRAY and standby for CAP
* Refuel at ARCO1 or ARCO5 or at friendly air base
* RTB on order from STINGRAY
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
1. Hold
2. CAP
INDY9
* Depart
* Push to Hold (WP1) at 20000’
* Push on SMASH
* Report in to STINGRAY and standby for CAP
* Refuel at ARCO1 or ARCO5 or at friendly air base
* RTB on order from STINGRAY
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
1. Hold
2. CAP
JESTER1
* Depart
* Push to Hold (WP1) at 20000’
* Push on SMASH
* Report in to STINGRAY and standby for CAP
* Refuel at ARCO1 or ARCO5 or at friendly air base
* RTB on order from STINGRAY
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
1. Hold
2. CAP
No Package
FENRIS6
* Depart As soon as possible
* Push to Target Parked Mig21s and destroy. Report SMASH if successful.
* Push to secondary Target if possible Parked Helos and destroy. Report,WALKOVER if successful.
* RTB at own choosen air port for rearm and refuel (A2G).
* Depart and go to Target Area and hammer the Staging Area
* RTB
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
1. No Waypoints, do you want me to add?
GRIM7
* Depart As soon as possible
* Push to Target Parked Mig21s and destroy. Report SMASH if successful.
* Push to secondary Target, if possible, Parked Helos and destroy. Report,WALKOVER if successful.
* RTB at own choosen air port for rearm and refuel (A2G).
* Depart and go to Target Area and hammer the Staging Area
* RTB
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
1. No Waypoints, do you want me to add?
Package REAPER (Lead: HITMAN3)
HAWG8
* Depart
* Push to Hold (WP1) at 16000’
* Push on SMASH.
* Locate and destroy ground targets, Coordinate engagements with Hitman3
* RTB
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
1. Hold
2. Target Area
PIG7
* Depart
* Push to Hold (WP1) at 16000’
* Push on SMASH.
* Locate and destroy ground targets, Coordinate engagements with Hitman3
* RTB
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
1. Hold
2. Target Area
HITMAN3
* Depart
* Push to Hold (WP1) at 20000’
* Push on SMASH.
* Destroy Fuel Depots. Report SITTING if successful.
* Coordinate engagements with Hawg8
* RTB
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
1. Hold
2. No waypoint to Target Area, do you want me to add targets?
Loadout: FL decides
Package THUNDER (Lead: RAGE9)
RAGE9
* Depart, but don’t cross Blue line until SMASH
* Push to Grid MS44.
* Locate MLRS battery, setup a plan with Blackjack4 when MLRS battery located. Report TRASHCAN when MLRS battery destroyed.
* Report in to TACTICAL and standby tasking.
* RTB
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
1. Farp Tokyo
2. Center of grid MRLS
BLACKJACK4
* Depart, but don’t cross Blue line until SMASH
* Push to Grid MS44.
* Locate MLRS battery, setup a plan with Rage9 when MLRS battery located. Report TRASHCAN when MLRS battery destroyed.
* Report in to TACTICAL and standby tasking.
* RTB
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
1. Farp Tokyo
2. Center of grid MRLS
GREYHOUND3
* Depart, but don’t cross Blue line until SMASH
* Land at Farp Tokyo (N 32°45’43” E 62°35’18”) and be ready for CSAR. Stingray/Tactical will probably need your services.
* RTB
Loadout: FL decides
Waypoints:
1. Farp Tokyo
Reaper1
* Depart From Farah, wait for SMASH until activate Reaper1
* Pushing to GRID MS44 (MLRS Battery) and will be on standby to be used by Kiowas and Apaches. Contact Reaper1 (Enfield1) at 32FM.
* RTB
Reaper2
* Depart From Farah, wait for SMASH until activate Reaper2
* Pushing to Shindand Air Base and will be on standby to be used by A10’s and F-15E’s. Contact Reaper2 (Colt1) at 33FM.
* RTB
4 ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
4.1 Airfield operations
AJS37 needs to departure first!!!!
All fixed wings will departure Camp Bastion
* Camp Bastion
* TCN: 98X
* Active runway: 19
* ATIS 270.600
All rotor wings will departure Farah
* Farah
* TCN: 83X
* Active runway: 33L
* ATIS 270.700
*We have a FARP Tokyo, Lat Long Precise N 32°45’40.95″ E 62°35’22.44″
Blue Airfields to rearm and refuel
* Tarinkot
* TCN: 82X
* Active runway: No markings
* BOST
* TCN: 81X
* Active runway: 01
* Kandahar
* TCN: 75X
* Active runway: 05
* Nimroz
* TCN: 84X
* Active runway: 32
* Dweyer
* TCN: 46X
* Active runway: 05L
<!– Copy-paste friendly headers for flight taskings
ARCTIC1
BENDER2
CRIMSON3
DUSTY4
FENRIS6
GRIM7
HAWG8
INDY9
JESTER1
KRAKEN2
LION3
RAGE9
SALTY1
BLACKJACK3
PIG7
QUEBEC8
VENOM4
HITMAN3
GREYHOUND3 –>
4.3 Tankers
As per Aerial Refueling SOP
5 COMMAND AND CONTROL
5.1 Commander
* Mission commander is STINGRAY
* Mission commander deputy is ARCTIC11
* Package WOLFPACK lead is ARCTIC11
* Package REAPER lead is HITMAN3
* Package THUNDER lead is RAGE9
5.2 Frequencies
As per Comms SOP
5.3 Authentication
RAMROD: SEXMACHINE
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)
N/A
5.6 Brevity
* TANGOUNIFORM – Mission declared successful
* NIGHTFALL – Abort mission
* SMASH – Parked Mig21’s destroyed
* HOOTERS – Parked Mig21’s Not destroyed
* WALKOVER – Parked helos destroyed
* DIRTPILE – Parked helos Not destroyed
* TRASHCAN – MLRS battery destroyed
* SITTING – Fuel Depots destroyed

5.7 Bullseye
N 30 28 29′ E 63 36 28′
6 ANNEXES
Operation Red – Afghanistan

Picture

AJS37 first target

AJS37 Secondary target

Hitman3’s Fuel Depots

Staging Area

Greyhound3, Hold N 32°45’43” E 62°35’18” Alt 2625 feet

Propellersöndag
2025-02-02 20:00 - 21:30 | Marianas
RSVP:
2025-02-02 – 19:59
Lineup:
Activity:
Mission – CAP / A/G
Version / Modules:
Open Beta, WW2 Asset pack, Marianas, Spitfire, Mosquito, P-51, TF-51, P-47, Bf-109, Fw-190A8, Fw-190D9
Background:
In a fictional campaign during WW2 allied forces have recently established small bases on Guam and Rota. A detachment of RAF and USAF fighters are tasked with supporting offensive operations towards Tinian and Saipan islands in the north. US and Japanese naval forces are maneuvering around the Mariana islands and a major naval engagement has just started with raids from carrier based aircraft.
Situation:
US marine infantry and artillery units recently landed on Aguijan (grid FQ), and continue to need support with CAP, enemy bombers are inbound from the northwest. The enemy has also managed to get their artillery repaired at southern Tinian.
Time and weather:
* June 1944
* 11:30
* Clear
* Wind 210 / 10
* QNH 30.11
Resources
Air defence map (pdf):
LotATC Overlay (json):

Training Tuesday - BVR and AWACS continued
2025-02-04 19:30 - 22:00 | Syria
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
Training Mission: Syria, clear wx
Planned Training:
1. F/A-18C, F-16C, F-14B
– More on BVR tactics and timeline.
4. AJS 37
– TBU
5. A-10C II
– TBU
6. AH-64D
– TBU
7. AWACS/ATC
– Rookie / Mentor team-up
Additional Training Suggestions:
* Practice things in the syllabus for your main aircraft
* Tanker intercepts and rejoins Jax Tutorial
* Tac turns Wiki
* CASE 1 recovery Wiki
* Overhead break Wiki
* Time-on-target
Sign up, then organize yourselves into flights to practice relevant stuff!

Training Thursday
2025-02-06 19:30 - 22:30 | Caucasus
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
Training Mission: CA, Random WX
Planned Training:
1. F/A-18C
– Rookies: Carrier landing practice
2. F-16C
– TBU
3. F-14B Suggestion:
– BVR/ACM
4. AJS 37
– TBU
5. A-10C II Suggestion:
– Strafe (GAU-8, AGR-120)
– CCIP (Mk-82)
6. AH-64D
– “Midnight Sun” with OH-58D (Secondary server)
– Force Integration Training (FIT) with OH-58D
7. F-15E Suggestion:
– BVR/ACM
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!

Propellersöndag
2025-02-09 20:00 - 21:30 | Marianas
RSVP:
2025-02-09 – 19:59
Lineup:
Activity:
Mission – Anti ship / CAP
Version / Modules:
Open Beta, WW2 Asset pack, Marianas, Spitfire, Mosquito, P-51, TF-51, P-47, Bf-109, Fw-190A8, Fw-190D9
Background:
In a fictional campaign during WW2 allied forces have recently established small bases on Guam and Rota. A detachment of RAF and USAF fighters are tasked with supporting offensive operations towards Tinian and Saipan islands in the north. US and Japanese naval forces are maneuvering around the Mariana islands and a major naval engagement has just started with raids from carrier based aircraft.
Situation:
A small section of enemy ships have been detected by SIGINT in grid BT. Any cargo ships are high value targets. Enemy fighters are patrolling the area, a sweep is needed before attack aircraft engage.
Time and weather:
* June 1944
* 10:45
* Scattered clouds 5000 ft
* Wind 310 / 8
* QNH 30.07
Resources
Air defence map (pdf):
LotATC Overlay (json):

Carrier Quals
2025-02-11 19:30 - 22:00 | Syria
Planned Training: Carrier Qualifications for F/A-18C and F-14A/B
Weather: Clear, calm winds

Drop-in from 19.30, if it’s crowded (more than 6 active aircraft) come back later
Zip-lip, the LSO owns #1 and expects BALL CALLS ONLY
Air or catapult start (Cat 1 & 2 only). Unlimited attempts.
After take-off, bolter or wave-off, turn RIGHT and stay below 400 ft.
When you find a slot, re-establish yourself in the pattern, line up behind the carrier @800′ and 350 kts, ready for another break.
To earn your Carrier Qualification you need 2/3 valid passes with a 40+ score.
Sierra Hotel Breaks may be requested but respect the fact that the pattern might be full. We don’t want to spill our coffee.
Before or after your CQ, feel free to fly any training sortie but stay away from the Carrier Control Zone (50 nm)

https://wiki.masterarms.se/index.php/Carrier_Qualification

Training Tuesday
2025-02-11 19:30 - 22:00 | Syria
Everyone’s welcome to this training (but carrier quals is a separate event)
Training Mission: (Syria, Clear weather)
Planned Training:
2. F-16C
– TBU
4. AJS 37
– TBU
5. A-10C II / F-15E
– Airport Procedures
6. AH-64D
– TBU
7. AWACS/ATC
– TBU
Additional Training Suggestions:
* Practice things in the syllabus for your main aircraft
* Tanker intercepts and rejoins Jax Tutorial
* Tac turns Wiki
* CASE 1 recovery Wiki
* Overhead break Wiki
* Time-on-target
Sign up, then organize yourselves into flights to practice relevant stuff!

Training Thursday
2025-02-13 19:30 - 22:30 | Caucasus
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
Training Mission: CA, Random WX
Planned Training:
1. F/A-18C
– TBU
2. F-16C
– TBU
3. F-14B
– TBU
4. AJS 37
– TBU
5. A-10C II / F-15E
– CAS
6. AH-64D
– TBU
7. AWACS/ATC
– TBU
Additional Training Suggestions:
* Practice things in the syllabus for your main aircraft
* Tanker intercepts and rejoins Jax Tutorial
* Tac turns Wiki
* CASE 1 recovery Wiki
* Overhead break Wiki
* Time-on-target
Sign up, then organize yourselves into flights to practice relevant stuff!

Foothold Saturday- Kandalaksha Deep Strike
2025-02-15 20:00 - 22:30
Situation
Efter Kemi Tornio och Rovaniemi är befriade så transporteras nästan hela ryska logistiken på järnvägen och motorvägen längs Loukhi / Kandalaksha / Apatity och sen till Olenya där allt fördelas med flygplan till olika platser i Finland och Norge. Området är dock bra försvarat, tidigare spaningsuppdrag har visat SA-11 och SA-15 men utan exakt position. Fientligt luftvärn finns (förmodligen) på LOUKHI (söder om målområdet) och nära KANDALAKSHA.

Det finns två broar nära Kandalaksha där all trafik mot Olenya måste passera.

Järnvägen, östra bron:

Motorvägen, västra bron:

Uppdrag
Kvällens uppdrag är att slå ut dessa två, om möjligt. Om anfallet mot huvudmålet är omöjligt eller bedöms för riskfullt så är det sekundära målet ZELENOBORSKI STORAGE söder om det egentliga målet.
Genomföring
Anfallet måste genomföras med minst en 2000lbs bomb på varje mål. Önskemål är en 4-ship som strike. Dessutom behövs minst två fpl som SEAD escort.
Det finns två möjliga anfallsriktningar:
– VOUJÄRVI – SAVUKOSKI – KANDALAKSHA med i dagsläget oklart SAM hot på Alakourtti och Kovdor samt fientlig CAP i området
– KEMI TORNIO – skog 60nm öster om KUUSAMO – nordväst till KANDALAKSHA. Längre sträcka med oklart läge vid ZELENOBORSKI.

Förhoppningen är att få något bättre information genom ett spaningsuppdrag planerat fredag eller lördag.
Anfallet sker i HI-LO-HI profile, de sista 100nm kommer ske på låg höjd, hög fart. Sen en popup mot målet medan SEAD flighten håller ner luftvärnet i området.
En mer detaljerad plan kommer på lördag (lite mer info efter spaning, koordinater osv).
Route tool
Eftersom alla steerpoints över hela kartan finns på alla dynamiska slots, så rekommenderas det att lägga till en custom route med route tool. Innan du joinar in på en slot, välj verktyget, lägg till alla steerpoints, välj “use this route on next spawn”, sen joina.

Steerpoints som behövs:
Kemi Tornio
N 65°46.934′, E 024°34.950′
35 W LN 89364 97766
13m, 41ft
Rovaniemi
N 66°33.931′, E 025°49.806′
35 W MP 48082 83432
195m, 639ft
Voujärvi
N 67°04.079′, E 026°32.138′
35 W MQ 79809 39033
224m, 736ft
Kandalaksha road bridge
N 67°06.395′, E 032°08.205′
36 W VV 62526 43522
0m, 0ft
Kandalaksha rail bridge
N 67°07.271′, E 032°15.353′
36 W VV 67717 45081
0m, 0ft
Zelenoborski storage
N 66°48.618′, E 032°18.920′
36 W VV 69915 10397
57m, 186ft

Sekundärt mål ZELENOBORSKI STORAGE
Anfallet mot det sekundära målet sker endast om vi inte lyckas att ta oss fram till det primära målet.

Målet är att slå ut såväl fuel tanks / stationen bredvid järnvägen som bunkern (om ammunitionen duger till en bunker).
Logistik
Inga tankers i området p g a allmänt hot. Se till att räkna ut bingo beroende på flygplanstyp. VOUJÄRVI – MÅL är ungefär 150nm, KEMI TORNIO – MÅL är nog närmare 250nm.
Ledning / Kommunikation
To be announced.
Ingen stridsledning i nuläget. Som vanligt så sker kommunikation via UHF 3 TACTICAL (see kneeboard).
Keywords
– BACKDOOR: Byt mål till ZELENOBORSKI.

Training Tuesday
2025-02-18 19:30 - 22:00 | Caucasus
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
Training Mission: CA, Random WX, Daytime
Planned Training:
1. F/A-18C
– AGM-84D Harpoon emloyment and TOT navigation: Participating flights will perform a synchronized attack, from multiple directions, on a hostile naval battle group.
2. F-16C
– TBU
3. F-14B
– TBU
4. AJS 37
– TBU
5. A-10C II
– TBU
6. AH-64D
– TBU
7. AWACS/ATC
– TBU
Additional Training Suggestions:
* Practice things in the syllabus for your main aircraft
* Tanker intercepts and rejoins Jax Tutorial
* Tac turns Wiki
* CASE 1 recovery Wiki
* Overhead break Wiki
* Time-on-target
Sign up, then organize yourselves into flights to practice relevant stuff!

MEGA Training Thursday - Return of the Rookies!
2025-02-20 19:30 - 22:30 | Caucasus
IRL Time: Thursday, Feb 20, 19:30
Theatre: Caucasus (Kutaisi)
Time: 2018-11-30 08:15
Weather: 090/8, 30.05 inHg, SCT/BKN 14/18 BKN 24/27 FEW 40, 20°C
This Thursday evening will go down in history!
In order to get all our new (and old!) rookies on-board and up in the saddle, we are hosting this large (but also small… hang in there) training event. We will put effort in the lineup, so that every rookie is flying with a more senior pilot, instructing them and helping them out with whatever is the priority in their journey towards Basic Qualification.
Each instructor and rookie decide in advance what they would like to practice, by taking a look in the Training Progress Google Sheet. A recommended set of items is around 4-8. But this is obviously very much dependent on how complex and time-consuming each task is.
We hope that this setup, with flying 2-ship and having personal guidance, feels like a SMALL and easy way of getting up to speed, but in a LARGE event, with human ATC and other flights everywhere.
Please help us by signing up as soon as possible, so that we can ensure a good lineup!
CVN-72: BRC 113

Foothold Saturday: Murmansk pool party
2025-02-22 19:30 - 22:00
Orientering
Efter vårt anfall mot Kandalaksha och de stora framsteg mot Alarkourtti så har den ryska logistiken nästan kollapsat. Det är dock en SA-10 som hindrar oss från att anfalla Monchegorsk.
Aktuell spaningsinformation:

Uppdrag
Vårt uppdrag är att slå ut SA-10:an.
Genomförande
Flygplatser som används är Kirkenes, Ivalo och möjligtvis Severomorsk 3 och Murmansk. Samling på holding point (WPT 6) sedan uppdelning i två grupper som går in mot SA-10:an från olika håll. Föreslår en från nord, en från väst.
OBS: SA-10:an är uppdelad i flera “grupper” så fokusera på radarer, speciellt tracking radarn.
Briefing 19:30 takeoff 20:00.
WAYPOINTS:
1: Murmansk
2: Severomorsk 3
3: Severormorsk 1
4: Kirkenes
5: Ivalo
6: Holding (Prirechnyi)
7: SA-10 (N 63 14.000 E 031 15.000)
Logistik
Inga tankers, de ligger ovanför Ivalo. Eftersom en AWACS ligger ovanför Ivalo så har vi nog bra radar- och datalänktäckning.
Stridsledning
Ingen human AWACS i nuläget. Gemensam kanal UHF 3.

Training Tuesday
2025-02-25 19:30 - 22:30 | Syria
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
Training Mission: SY
Planned Training:
1. F/A-18C
– TBU
2. F-16C
– TBU
3. F-14B
– TBU
4. AJS 37
– TBU
5. A-10C II
– TBU
6. AH-64D
– TBU
7. AWACS/ATC
– TBU
Additional Training Suggestions:
* Practice things in the syllabus for your main aircraft
* Tanker intercepts and rejoins Jax Tutorial
* Tac turns Wiki
* CASE 1 recovery Wiki
* Overhead break Wiki
* Time-on-target
Sign up, then organize yourselves into flights to practice relevant stuff!

Flashpoint: Beirut
2025-02-27 19:30 - 23:00
RSVP: 25 02 27 – 19:30 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity: Mission – CAP
Theatre: Syria
Modules: F/A-18C, F-14B, F-16C (others by request)
Prerequisites: Basic airfield procedures. Case 1 for Navy.

LINEUP
F/A-18C CAP
ARCTIC11 (400): Leka
ARCTIC12 (401): Kaninmat
ARCTIC13 (402):
ARCTIC14 (403):
F/A-18C CAP
BENDER21 (404): Bouncer
BENDER22 (405): Wahlkvist
BENDER23 (406):
BENDER24 (407):
F/A-18C CAP
CRIMSON31 (410): Bankler
CRIMSON32 (411): Makanan
CRIMSON33 (412):
CRIMSON34 (413):
F-14B CAP
ELVIS51 (100): Deadlift / Altunuz
ELVIS52 (101): SenorHombre / Troll
ELVIS53 (102): Nillefix / DeadGun
ELVIS54 (103):
AJS 37 CAP
FENRIS61: Frefeh
FENRIS62: Iquences
FENRIS63:
FENRIS64:
AJS 37 CAP
GRIM71:
GRIM72:
GRIM73:
GRIM74:
F-16C CAP
INDY91: Hofftari
INDY92: Widen
INDY93:
INDY94:
F-16C CAP
JESTER11: Pahi
JESTER12: Doze
JESTER13:
JESTER14:
F-14B CAP
MUSTANG41 (104):
MUSTANG42 (105):
MUSTANG43 (106):
MUSTANG44 (107):
F-16C CAP
VENOM41: Mink
VENOM42: McSurfy
VENOM43:
VENOM44:
AWACS
STINGRAY MENTOR: Apollo
STINGRAY: Baconbomb, Moldy, SirToadie, TheHoff
Airport
Ground: Blichten
Tower: Blichten
Control:
Carrier
Marshal:
Tower:
LSO:

1 SITUATION
1.1 Overview
Beirut. With no previous warning, a military coup began yesterday evening. At the same time, the Russian and Syrian governments held a joint press conference declaring their support for “the peace-loving people of Lebanon in their fight against corruption and fascism”. Presidents Putin and Assad declared all of Lebanon a no-fly zone, to be enforced by their respective Air Forces. Explicitly warning “western imperialist forces” from intervening.
The Lebanese government, on the other hand, is asking for immediate assistance and American, Israeli and Jordanian forces have answered this call.
1.2 Area of operations
Eastern Mediterranean, western Syria
1.3 Time and weather
* July 04 – 2023
* 06:00 local time
* Weather: FEW/SCT 8/10 SCT 23/24
* Wind: From 207, 8 kts
* FORCE QNH: 2977
1.4 Air threats
MiG-21, SU-27, MiG-29, SU-25
The Russians have MiG-29C stationed at Basse Al-Assad. The Syrians have MiG-21, MiG-29A and SU-25 in Hama and Shayrat. Enemy strength is at least 24 aircraft but not all are believed to be mission ready.
1.5 Ground threats
ZSU-23 Shilka, MANPADS, SA-10, SA-11
The Russian base in Basse Al-Assad is protected by an SA-10. Syrian bases in Hama and Shayrat are protected by SA-11.
1.6 Friendly forces
An airlift consisting of 4 x C-130 will depart Ben Guiron for Beirut at the discretion of Mission Command
1.7 Civilian/3rd part
Civilian air traffic is still active in Cyprus, otherwise grounded.
2 MISSION
A military coup is underway in Lebanon. Beirut is on the verge of being overwhelmed. An allied airlift will bring in reinforcements for the besieged government forces. The Russians and Syrians have declared the area a no-fly zone and we have to believe that they intend to enforce it. The mission is to establish and maintain air superiority over Lebanon, allowing allied transport aircraft unimpeded access.
3 EXECUTION
3.1 Commander’s intent
Maintain air superiority in the AO.
3.2 Packages
No packages, all flights are on CAP duty
3.3 Order of events
Take off ASAP, establish CAP as directed by Stingray
3.4 Rules of engagement
ROE: C, weapons free on any aircraft considered hostile
As per SPINS
3.5 Acceptable level of risk
ALR: MEDIUM
As per SPINS
3.6 Flight tasking
CAP
All Tomcats, Vipers and Hornets have the following waypoints:
1) CAP WEST
2) CAP MID
3) CAP EAST
4 ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
4.1 Airfield operations
* Ramat David
* TCN: 84X
* Active runway: 27

4.2 Carrier operations
* CASE 1
* BRC: 231
* Departure time: ASAP
* Departure sequence: N/A
* Charlie time: 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 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, 3/5/10, 7
Remain on Tower (ch 7) during startup and departure. Go to Check in (ch 9). Expect Tactical (ch 3) or CAP A/B (ch 5/10). Use Tower (ch 7) for recovery.

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

5.6 Brevity
* TANGOUNIFORM – Mission declared successful
* NIGHTFALL – Abort mission
* BODYGUARD – Cleared to commence airlift from Ben Guiron to Beirut

5.7 Bullseye
Beirut (N33 52.04, E35 40.40)
6 ANNEXES
Maps

Training Tuesday
2025-03-04 19:30 - 22:30 | Syria
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
Training Mission: SY, Random WX
Planned Training:
1. F/A-18C
– TBU
2. F-16C
– CAS (Thunder Raign CAS-flight)
– TBU
3. F-14B
– TBU
4. AJS 37
– TBU
5. A-10C II
– CAS
6. AH-64D
– TBU
8. F-15E
– 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!

Thunder Reign
2025-03-06 19:30 | Syria
RSVP: 25 03 06 – 19:29 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity: Mission – CAS, SEAD/DEAD, Air Interdiction, STRIKE
Theatre: Syria
Modules: F/A-18C, F15E, A-10C, AH-64, OH-58D, F-16C, CH-47F, AJS-37, Combined Arms (JTAC)
Prerequisites: Good knowledge of module

LINEUP
F/A-18C
ARCTIC11 (400): frefeh
ARCTIC12 (401): Makanan
ARCTIC13 (402):
ARCTIC14 (403):
F/A-18C
BENDER21 (404): Bouncer
BENDER22 (405): Moose
BENDER23 (406):
BENDER24 (407):
F/A-18C
CRIMSON31 (410): Bankler
CRIMSON32 (411): Leka
CRIMSON33 (412):
CRIMSON34 (413):
F/A-18C
DUSTY41 (300):
DUSTY42 (301):
DUSTY43 (302):
DUSTY44 (303):
AJS 37 Strike
FENRIS61: Goofy79
FENRIS62: Metame
FENRIS63:
FENRIS64:
AJS 37 Strike
GRIM71: Urist
GRIM72: Iquences
GRIM73: Cona
GRIM74:
A-10C CAS
HAWG81: JackFlash
HAWG82: Drone67
HAWG83:
HAWG84:
F-16C
INDY91: Widen
INDY92: Arco
INDY93:
INDY94:
F-16C CAS
JESTER11: Wahlkvist
JESTER12: pahi
JESTER13: Pita
JESTER14:
F/A-18C
KRAKEN21 (304):
KRAKEN22 (305):
KRAKEN23 (306):
KRAKEN24 (307):
F/A-18C
LION31 (310):
LION32 (311):
LION33 (312):
LION34 (313):
CH-47F Transport
GREYHOUND31:
GREYHOUND32:
GREYHOUND33:
GREYHOUND34:
UH-1H Transport
NITRO51:
NITRO52:
NITRO53:
NITRO54:
AH-64D
RAGE91: hoftari / troll
RAGE92:
RAGE93:
RAGE94:
AH-64D
SALTY11:
SALTY12:
SALTY13:
SALTY14:
OH-58D Reconnaissance
BLACKJACK41: Puppysworth / Tony
BLACKJACK42: Asken / Kingtiger45
BLACKJACK43:
BLACKJACK44:
A-10C
PIG71: gluestick
PIG72: BigSwede
PIG73:
PIG74:
A-10C
TUSK21:
TUSK22:
TUSK23:
TUSK24:
F-16C
VENOM41:
VENOM42:
VENOM43:
VENOM44:
F-15E
HITMAN31: SenorHombre / Altunuz
HITMAN32:
HITMAN33:
HITMAN34:
AWACS
STINGRAY: BACONBOMB
STINGRAY: Apollo
JTAC
STALKER:DeadGun_SWE
Airport
Ground:
Tower: SirToadie
Control:
Carrier
Marshal: Blichten
Tower:
LSO:

1 SITUATION
1.1 Overview
Northern Syria, August 2012
The security situation in the region has deteriorated rapidly. Extremist groups have taken advantage of the ongoing conflict, establishing fortified positions, training camps, and supply depots in remote areas. Over recent months, intelligence reports indicate increased movement of weapons and personnel, suggesting an imminent escalation.
Militant forces have grown bolder, launching coordinated attacks on convoys and outposts. Their tactics have evolved, and their arsenal now includes advanced anti-armor and air-defense systems, making them a more serious threat.
Coalition forces have monitored the situation carefully, avoiding direct engagement to prevent further destabilization. However, with the enemy gaining ground and regional stability at risk, military intervention may soon be inevitable.
The tension is reaching a breaking point. Something is about to happen.
1.2 Area of operations
The operation takes place in northern Syria, characterized by rugged mountains, arid deserts, and scattered settlements, providing both natural defensive positions and challenging terrain for air and ground forces alike.
1.3 Time and weather
* August 11 – 2012
* 18:30 local time
* Scattered (18 000′)
* Wind 100 / 6
* FORCE QNH 29.80 / 1009
1.4 Air threats
1.5 Ground threats
Intelligence suggests enemy forces may have taken control of a Syrian SA-6, but confirmation is pending. Previous operations indicate possible SA-9 and SA-13 presence, though their status remains unknown. MANPADS are highly likely, posing a threat at low altitude. Expect additional ZU-23 technicals and AAA emplacements near enemy positions. A drone will recon the area and provide a confirmed threat picture before additional flights are cleared for takeoff. Stay alert and use sensors to identify threats.
1.6 Friendly forces
U.S. forces are operating in the region, including elements of the 115th Airborne, conducting patrols around Aleppo. Additional coalition assets are stationed at key locations, maintaining presence and readiness. Routine aerial reconnaissance and ISR operations are ongoing. Friendly units are maintaining defensive positions and conducting security operations in the area.
1.7 Civilian/3rd part
Civilian air traffic is still active in some parts of Syria.
2 MISSION
A U.S. unit has come under attack and requires immediate CAS support. A single F-16 flight is tasked with responding first, coordinating with JTAC on the ground to engage enemy forces. Additional assets are on high alert and will be deployed based on further intelligence. Enemy strength and composition are not fully known, and new threats may emerge. Maintain situational awareness and be prepared to adapt to changing conditions. Further tasking will be assigned in-flight.
3 EXECUTION
3.1 Commander’s intent
NA
3.2 Packages
NA
3.3 Order of events
NA
3.4 Rules of engagement
ROE: A
As per SPINS
Weapons Hold until positive identification (PID) is established.
3.5 Acceptable level of risk
ALR: LOW
As per SPINS
3.6 Flight tasking
Jester1 Alert 5, QRF P120-117, V3: 4xGBU-12, 300Rds/20mm, LITENING
Hawg8Alert 5, Golf loop P26-29, W5: 2xGBU-12, 4xAGM-65D, 42xM151, 1150rsd CM, AN/AAQ-28, AN/ALQ-184
Indy9 Alert 15, Gold loop P01-04, V3: 4xGBU-12, 300Rds/20mm, LITENING
Venom4 Alert 15, Gold loop P05-08, V3: 4xGBU-12, 300Rds/20mm, LITENING
Pig7Alert 15, Hotel loop P33-34 P38-39, W5: 2xGBU-12, 4xAGM-65D, 42xM151, 1150rsd CM, AN/AAQ-28, AN/ALQ-184
Fenris6 Alert 15, Charlie Apron P100-103, XT, 2 x Rb75T, 2x AKAN, 2x Rb24J
Grim7 Alert 15, Charlie Apron P104-107, XT, 2 x Rb75T, 2x AKAN, 2x Rb24J
HITMAN3 Alert 15, Bravo Apron P89-92, S2: 12xMk-82, 500 Rds/20mm, AN/AAQ-13, AN/AAQ-14
ARCTIC1 Alert 15, CVN, 4xGBU-12, 500Rds/20mm, ATFLIR
BENDER2 Alert 15, CVN, 4xGBU-12, 500Rds/20mm, ATFLIR
CRIMSON3 Alert 15, CVN, 4xGBU-12, 500Rds/20mm, ATFLIR
4 ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
Due to logistical issues no gps guided weapons are available.
No cluster amunition on built up areas.
4.1 Airfield operations
Fixed wing depart incirlik. Navy depart CVN and heli depart Minakh FOB
* Incirlik
* TCN: 21X
* Active runway: 05
* Departure via
* Approach via VRF
*Minakh
*TCN
*Active runway:
4.2 Carrier operations
* CASE 1 departure CASE 3 arrival
* BRC: 136 FH: 127
* Departure time:
* Departure sequence:
* Marshal time: 20:30
As per Carrier Ops SPINS

4.3 Tankers
As per Aerial Refueling SOP
ARCO 01 and TEXACO 02 on station.
5 COMMAND AND CONTROL
5.1 Commander
* Mission commander is STINGRAY
* Mission deputy is
5.2 Frequencies
As per Comms SOP
5.3 Authentication
RAMROD: COMPLEXITY
As per Authentication SOP
5.4 Freq flow (Airfield flights)
13, 6, 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)
13, 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
6 ANNEXES
Maps
intense enemy activity in red area

LTAG
LTAG IFR RWY05

Propellersöndag
2025-03-09 20:00 - 21:30 | Marianas
RSVP:
2025-03-09 – 19:59
Lineup:
Activity:
Mission – A/G / CAP
Version / Modules:
Open Beta, WW2 Asset pack, Marianas, Spitfire, Mosquito, P-51, TF-51, P-47, Bf-109, Fw-190A8, Fw-190D9
Background:
In a fictional campaign during WW2 allied forces have recently established small bases on Guam and Rota. A detachment of RAF and USAF fighters are tasked with supporting offensive operations towards Tinian and Saipan islands in the north. US and Japanese naval forces are maneuvering around the Mariana islands and a major naval engagement has just started with raids from carrier based aircraft.
Situation:
A fleet of enemy small boats are harassing our marine force at Aguijan every night. Intel has a fix on their daytime hiding spot on the north side of Tinian. Destroy the fleet!
Time and weather:
* June 1944
* 16:45
* Scattered clouds 5000 ft
* Wind 290 / 8
* QNH 29.89
Resources

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

Training Tuesday
2025-03-11 19:30 - 22:00 | Caucasus
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
Training Mission: CA, day.
Planned Training:
1. F/A-18C
-TBU
2. F-16C
– TBU
3. F-14B
– TBU
4. AJS 37
– TBU
5. A-10C II
-TBU
6. AH-64D/ OH-58D Kiowa
Stridsspaning / movement to contact del 1.
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 Cookie Crumbles - attempt 8
2025-03-13 19:30 - 22:30 | Syria
Military Briefing
Units Available:

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

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

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

Friendly Forces:

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

Civilian Considerations:

Minimize civilian casualties and avoid damage to infrastructure.

Terrain:

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

Time and Weather:

Date: June 21, 2016
Time: 05:00 local
Wind: 140° at 4 knots
FORCE QNH: 29.89

2. MISSION

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

3. EXECUTION
Commander’s Intent:

The mission is successful when all three BM-21 Grad artillery units are destroyed. Before they launch rockets again.

Flight Tasking:
Package RAIDER (Lead: UGLY11)
UGLY1

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

BlackJack8

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

HUSKY7

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

Rules of Engagement:

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

Acceptable Level of Risk:

ALR: MEDIUM as per SPINS.

4. ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
Airfield Operations:

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

5. COMMAND AND CONTROL
Commander:

Mission Commander/Package RAIDER lead is UGLY11.

Frequencies:

As per Comms SOP.

Brevity Codes:

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

Bullseye:

N 32 52.500′ E 036 08.250′

6. ANNEXES

Kneeboards:

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

Training Tuesday
2025-03-18 19:30 - 22:00 | Caucasus
Everyone’s welcome to this training!
Training Mission: CA, Random wx
Planned Training:
1. F/A-18C
– Rookie group: Popup-JDAM strike vs SAM-site
2. F-16C
– TBU
3. F-14B
– TBU
4. AJS 37
– TBU
5. A-10, AH-64, OH-58
– Joint strike exercise
7. AWACS/ATC
– TBU
Additional Training Suggestions:
* Practice things in the syllabus for your main aircraft
* Tanker intercepts and rejoins Jax Tutorial
* Tac turns Wiki
* CASE 1 recovery Wiki
* Overhead break Wiki
* Time-on-target
Sign up, then organize yourselves into flights to practice relevant stuff!

Operation Backfire Part 1 - Build Up
2025-03-20 19:30 - 23:00
Ni får själva komma överens om vem som är Package Lead/Flight Lead inom respektive flight!!!
Endast röda AI i detta uppdrag.
RSVP: 2025-03-20 – 19:30 (please sign-up asap though, as it makes things easier to plan)
Activity: Mission – CAP, Air Interdiction, Anti-ship Strike, Ground Attack
Theatre: Kola
Modules: F/A-18C, AJS37, F-15E, A10C-ll, F-16CM, OH-58D and AH-64D
Prerequisites: General knowledge of module, rookies are welcome but needs to have done the intro pass in the module they sign up with.

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

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

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

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

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

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

5.6 Brevity
* TANGOUNIFORM – Mission declared successful
* NIGHTFALL – Abort mission
* DELTA – Red Sea Convoy Destroyed
* DIRTPILE – SCUD launchers destroyed
* GROUNDED – Red Awac destroyed
5.7 Bullseye
N 67°59’59” E22°29’59”
6 ANNEXES
Maps
Large size map of AO with all waypoints, tankers, carriers etc
AO

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

Package EAGLES
Killbox

Killbox

Package BUMMER

AJS37
locate and destroy the Red Sea Convoy
