1 SITUATION

1.1 Overview

Having uncovered extensive evidence that “Osama bin Laden”, the mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks, was in fact the cover name of a Russian nationalist/disgruntled Soviet nostalgic named Osip Bogdan Lada, the White House is in the process of setting the Navy on a war footing with the Russian Federation, whilst simultaneously apologising to the nation state of Afghanistan for accidentally overrunning the country in search of an imagined terrorist leader thought to be residing there in what the CIA now categorises as a “fairly large whoopsie daisy, but we're still fairly sure about this Iraq WMD matter being a sure thing.”

1.2 Area of operations

Airbase  on the northern coast of the Russian Kola Peninsula.

1.4 Air threats

Su-27, MiG-29

Su-27 and MiG-29 squadrons operate in the area. Expect a mainly reactive threat from closest enemy air bases (Russian fighter squadrons have so far proven reluctant to launch intercepts until after deep incursions are confirmed). Intel estimates that the Russian Air Force can muster limited interceptions in response to detected threats, but is unlikely to be capable of maintaining a continuous CAP presence.

Russian air activity has ramped up in response to the our continued strikes of the last few days, but remains mainly reactive. Recon flights have so far not provoked much in the way of fighter activity.

1.5 Ground threats

AAA, MANPADS, SA-8, SA-10, SA-11, SA-15

SA-10s provide the major long range air defences in the region, typically defended by SA-11s or SA-15s. Specific point targets have also been provided defence by SA-11s batteries.

Additionally, Russian Electronic Warfare efforts have disrupted efficient radio communications with USAF callsign Stingray supporting the operation to differing degrees. Datalink transmissions from Stingray remain unaffected as of yet.
 

1.6 Friendly forces

N/A, we are the only blue forces in the AO. The Task Force will not be launching other strikes as of yet.

1.7 Civilian/3rd part

Civilian air traffic is still active in the region.

2 MISSION

Conduct TARPS flights over listed targets of interest to confirm the effect of previous strikes, and establish the need for follow on strikes.
 

3 EXECUTION

3.1 Commander’s intent

Conduct and escort TARPS flights safely over listed targets.

3.2 Packages

The mission contains 1 package, callsign RAVEN. All flights are part of package RAVEN.

3.3 Order of events

This operation is divided into four phases which will be conducted chronologically: Escorting the package to the target, SEAD, strike Olenya Air Base, RTB.

1. F/A-18s will escort TARPS flights to the target area.
2. F/A-18s engage local air defences interfering with the TARPS flights if and when they appear.
3. F-14s photograph suspected targets.
4. Package will RTB immediately om completion of the strike.

4 ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS

4.1 Carrier operations

• CASE 1
• BRC: 117°
• Departure time: 
• Departure sequence: 
• Charlie time: 

As per Carrier Ops SPINS

4.3 Tankers

As per Aerial Refueling SOP

1. Tankers are Arco 1 (261.000)

2. After takeoff: Package will refuel from Arco 1 at Mission Commander's discretion

5 COMMAND AND CONTROL

5.1 Frequencies

As per Comms SOP

5.2 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.

5.4 Brevity

• KODAK - Mission declared successful
• NIGHTFALL - Abort mission

6 ANNEXES

AO South