1 SITUATION

1.1 Overview

Soviet forces have penetrated northern Sweden and are in posession of multiple air bases. Finland is still officially neutral but Soviet frontal aviation has reportedly been granted access to multiple air bases. 

Recent clashes between NATO and Soviet forces have not deterred the enemy, who has now assembled an invasion fleet that sailed from Murmansk yesterday. Their objective is believed to be Andöya. 

1.2 Area of operations

Northern Sweden, Finland and Norway, Norwegian Sea / Barents Sea

1.4 Air threats

MiG-21, MiG-25, Tu-22, Tu-95

MiG-21 are forward deployed on occupied Swedish air bases. MiG-25, Tu-22 and Tu-95 are based in the Murmansk area.

1.5 Ground threats

SA-2, SA-6, ZU-23, ZU-57

Occupied air bases are guarded by SAMs and AAA.

1.6 Friendly forces

Remaining Swedish forces in the AO have retreated to the Jokkmokk area. 

NATO has a Carrier Battle Group north of Andöya. 

Norwegian Air Force has focused their assets on Andöya and Banak. Major air fields are protected by HAWK-systems and AAA.

1.7 Civilian/3rd part

N/A

2 MISSION

The CVN-72 battle group will locate and destroy the Soviet fleet. Furthermore, CAP will be maintained to protect the fleet and Andöya from airborne attack.

Swedish Viggens will strike Enontekio and then proceed to Banak. From there they will join the hunt for the Soviet fleet. 

3 EXECUTION

3.1 Commander’s intent

Set up CAP. Locate and destroy the Soviet fleet. 

3.2 Packages

N/A

3.3 Order of events

1. F-14s will set up CAP
2. F/A-18s will initially load Sparrows. Perform a fighter sweep towards Banak and land there.
3. AJS-37s will strike Enontekio then proceed to Banak and land there.
4. F/A-18s and AJS-37s will rearm for anti-ship at Banak, locate and destroy the Soviet fleet.

4 ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS

4.1 Airfield operations

Andöya

• TCN: 28X
• Active runway: 32
• Departure via -
• Approach via -

Jokkmokk

•  Road base rwy B / C / D
• Takeoff headings 33 / 31 / 36

4.2 Carrier operations

• CASE 1
• BRC: 006
• Departure time: ASAP
• Departure sequence: -
• Charlie time: 10.05

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

6 ANNEXES

Maps

AO overview

Enontekio AO

Enontekio close-up