1 SITUATION

1.1 Overview

Syria has started supporting a “native insurgency” in Lebanon, all whilst deepening its ties with the USSR. Fearing that a successful occupation and annexation of Lebanon will further deepen these ties and lead to the establishment of a permanent Soviet naval presence based in the Eastern Mediterranean, USAFE has been tasked with countering Syrian efforts inside and along the border to Lebanon.

1.2 Area of operations

Coastline North of Lebanon. Mainly undulating hills and light forests.

1.4 Air threats

MiG-19

MiG-19s are known to be the mainstay of the Syrian airforce. However, so far their willingness to intercept and challenge USAF flights remains unclear.

1.5 Ground threats

Light, medium and heavy AAA, SA-2.

Intel so far is that substantial amounts of AAA of all calibers are deployed to defend infiltration routes to Lebanon. SA-2 batteries mostly remain behind to shield Damascus in case of a renewed Arab-Israeli conflict, though occasional batteries have been shifted Westward.

1.6 Friendly forces

N/A, we are the only blue forces in the AO.

1.7 Civilian/3rd part

Civilian air traffic is not a factor in the border region.

2 MISSION

The Joint Force Air Component Cyprus (JFACC) will conduct air strike against suspected truck parks in order to interdict Syrian support of guerrilla activity in Lebanon.

3 EXECUTION

3.1 Commander’s intent

Inflict maximum damage on the truck park.

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3.2 Packages

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

3.3 Order of events

This operation is divided into four phases which will be conducted chronologically: Destruction of enemy CAP, SEAD, strikes on SCUD and chemical plant, RTB.

1. F-14s will neutralize enemy CAP over Damascus, then report SMASH and remain on station. F/A-18s, A-10s and AH-64s will hold at pre-briefed locations until SMASH has been reported.
2. F/A-18s push and destroy the enemy SA-10 EAST of Damascus, then report WALKOVER. Once complete they hit the tankers and prepare to assist F-14s with CAP.
3. A-10s, AJS 37s and AH-64s engage their respective targets, then report DIRTPILE and TRASHCAN respectively.
4. A-10s, AJS 37s and AH-64s RTB no later than 15:45. With the A/G elements out of the AO, the F-14 and F/A-18 RTB no later than 15:50.

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: 264
• Departure time: 14:25
• Departure sequence: ELVIS5, ARCTIC1
• Charlie time: 16:00

As per Carrier Ops SPINS

4.3 Tankers

As per Aerial Refueling SOP

5 COMMAND AND CONTROL

5.1 Frequencies

As per Comms SOP

5.2 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.

5.3 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

• TANGOUNIFORM - Mission declared successful
• NIGHTFALL - Abort mission
• SMASH - Enemy CAP neutralized
• WALKOVER - SA-10 neutralized
• DIRTPILE - SCUD launchers destroyed
• TRASHCAN - Chemical plants destroyed

6 ANNEXES

Target Alpha (SCUD 1)

Target Bravo (SCUD 2)

Target Charlie (SCUD 3)

Target Delta (Chemical plant)

Maps

• Large size map of AO with all waypoints, tankers, carriers etc
• Smaller maps of target areas with waypoints marked