VFA-103 – Operation Spartan Resolve – Mission #1 Strike Weolsong Bridge
Your Task: AI STRIKE
Time on Target: 08:43:58
Situation:
Be advised: Starting at 10:00:00, our ground forces will be making a major push towards Seoul.
Army intelligence reports the DPRK 2nd Tank Battalion is moving towards Uljin and will need to cross Weolsong Bridge. We hope to destroy the bridge before the enemy is able to get across, delaying their movement.
Intelligence reports the highest impact targets are:
Bridge
Package Elements:
| Sting9 (AI STRIKE) | 2 F/A-18C | Destroy Bridge at target site | ||
| Sting9 (AI STRIKE) | 2 F/A-18C-AU | Destroy Reactor at target site | ||
| Sting9 (SWEEP) | 4 F/A-18C | Clear sweep area of hostile aircraft | ||
| Hornet9 (ESCORT) | 2 F/A-18C | Protect package elements from enemy aircraft |
Threat Analysis:
Enemy CAP aircraft are likely to be operating within operation area.
Steerpoints:
| # | Desc | Time | Dist | Head | IAS | Alt | Comments | ||||
| 1 | Takeoff | 08:28:00 | — | — | — | — | Takeoff | ||||
| 2 | — | 08:34:16 | 44.4 | 280 | 250 | 26.0M | — | ||||
| 3 | Holding Pt | 08:39:16 | 48.5 | 282 | 300 | 26.0M | — | ||||
| 4 | Push | 08:40:37 | 9.9 | 279 | 300 | 26.0M | Rendezvous with package | ||||
| 5 | Pre IP | 08:41:46 | 9.3 | 280 | 380 | 17.0M | — | ||||
| 6 | IP | 08:42:52 | 8.8 | 281 | 375 | 18.0M | — | ||||
| 7 | Strike | 08:43:58 | 8.8 | 281 | 375 | 18.0M | Attack target | ||||
| 8 | Turn Pt | 08:45:03 | 8.6 | 180 | 375 | 18.0M | — | ||||
| 9 | Split | 08:48:16 | 25.7 | 98 | 375 | 18.0M | Depart from package | ||||
| 10 | — | 08:56:37 | 66.8 | 96 | 335 | 25.0M | — | ||||
| 11 | Land | 09:00:21 | 35.8 | 96 | 335 | 25.0M | Land | ||||
| 12 | Refuel | — | — | — | — | 20.0M | Tanker station area |
Ordnance:
| Sting91: | 2Lt. Ripper | Sting92: | Lt. Dixon | ||||
| 570 x 20mm M61 | 570 x 20mm M61 | ||||||
| 2 x AIM-9M | 2 x AIM-9M | ||||||
| 2 x GBU-10C/B | 2 x GBU-10C/B | ||||||
| 2 x 330 Gal Tank | 2 x 330 Gal Tank | ||||||
| 1 x AN/ASQ-228 ATFLIR | 1 x AN/ASQ-228 ATFLIR | ||||||
| 1 x AIM-120B | 1 x AIM-120B |
| Sting91: | Lt. Cameron | Sting92: | Lt. Sechler | ||||
| 570 x 20mm M61 | 570 x 20mm M61 | ||||||
| 2 x AIM-9M | 2 x AIM-9M | ||||||
| 2 x GBU-10C/B | 2 x GBU-10C/B | ||||||
| 2 x 330 Gal Tank | 2 x 330 Gal Tank | ||||||
| 2 x AIM-120C | 2 x AIM-120C | ||||||
| 1 x AN/AAQ-28 Litenin | 1 x AN/AAQ-28 Litenin |
| Sting91: | Maj. Tilk | Sting92: | Lt. GSG9 | ||||
| 570 x 20mm M61 | 570 x 20mm M61 | ||||||
| 2 x AIM-9X | 2 x AIM-9X | ||||||
| 4 x AIM-120B | 4 x AIM-120B | ||||||
| 2 x 330 Gal Tank | 2 x 330 Gal Tank | ||||||
| 2 x AIM-120C | 2 x AIM-120C | ||||||
| Sting93: | Lt. Parton | Sting94: | Lt. Bromley | ||||
| 570 x 20mm M61 | 570 x 20mm M61 | ||||||
| 2 x AIM-9X | 2 x AIM-9X | ||||||
| 4 x AIM-120B | 4 x AIM-120B | ||||||
| 2 x 330 Gal Tank | 2 x 330 Gal Tank | ||||||
| 2 x AIM-120C | 2 x AIM-120C |
| Hornet91: | Maj. Havoc | Hornet92: | Lt. Alkiviades | ||||
| 570 x 20mm M61 | 570 x 20mm M61 | ||||||
| 2 x AIM-9X | 2 x AIM-9X | ||||||
| 4 x AIM-120B | 4 x AIM-120B | ||||||
| 2 x 330 Gal Tank | 2 x 330 Gal Tank | ||||||
| 2 x AIM-120C | 2 x AIM-120C |
Weather:
| Situation @ T/O: | Sunny | Situation @ TGT: | Sunny | |
| Wind @ T/O: | 180 deg @ 4 kts. | Wind @ TGT: | 180 deg @ 4 kts. | |
| Temp @ T/O: | 30 deg C. | Temp @ TGT: | 30 deg C. | |
| Cloud Base @ T/O: | 35,000 ft MSL base | Cloud Base @ TGT: | 35,000 ft MSL base | |
| Con Layer @ T/O: | 34,000 ft MSL base | Con Layer @ TGT: | 34,000 ft MSL base |
Support:
Chalis2 (AWACS):1 E-2CFriendly AWACS aircraft will be operating 21 nm northeast of Pusan. Available for air detection and warning. “Check In” on 307.30/119.50 – “Tactical” calls on 349.00/133.15 – 377.10/132.35 – 292.20/126.15 – 264.60/132.87 – 286.40/132.32
Rules of Engagement:
Visually ID unknown aircraft before engaging, unless authorized by AWACS.
Friendly aircraft may be operating in the area.
Emergency Procedures:
Distress call: For aircrew in a hostile area, prior to ejection, transmit on the working frequency: “MAYDAY” (three times); call-sign; and position in relation to BULLSEYE. – No alternate landing strip is currently available.
SAR helos are available within 30 km of FLOT. In case of shoot-down, mark closest coordinates of the survivor’s position and report the incident to the CSAR assets. Establish radio communication with survivor and execute the On Scene Commander procedures.