669VFS – Operation Asgardian Storm – Mission #6 DCA
Mission: Maintain local air superiority
Your Task: DCA
Station Area: 12 nm west of Parkajoki.
Time on Station: 11:22:35
Patrol Time:00:33:19
Situation:
Package Elements:
| Cowboy1 (DCA) | 4 F-16CM-50 | Prevent enemy aircraft from hitting friendly targets | ||
| Falcon1 (DCA) | 4 F-16CM-50 | Prevent enemy aircraft from hitting friendly targets |
Threat Analysis:
Enemy CAP aircraft are likely to be operating within operation area.
Steerpoints:
| # | Desc | Time | Dist | Head | IAS | Alt | Comments | ||||
| 1 | Takeoff | 11:01:00 | — | — | — | — | Takeoff | ||||
| 2 | — | 11:08:21 | 46.5 | 105 | 275 | 22.0M | — | ||||
| 3 | Holding Pt | 11:17:27 | 61.8 | 106 | 300 | 22.0M | — | ||||
| 4 | Push | 11:18:57 | 10.2 | 108 | 300 | 22.0M | Rendezvous with package | ||||
| 5 | CAP | 11:22:35 | 26.1 | 108 | 300 | 25.0M | Engage enemy aircraft | ||||
| 6 | CAP | 11:25:54 | 23.9 | 245 | 300 | 25.0M | Return to previous steerpoint | ||||
| 7 | Split | 11:59:06 | 25.6 | 295 | 335 | 25.0M | Depart from package | ||||
| 8 | — | 12:08:08 | 72.3 | 293 | 360 | 21.0M | — | ||||
| 9 | Land | 12:11:53 | 30.0 | 293 | 360 | 21.0M | Land | ||||
| 10 | Refuel | — | — | — | — | 20.0M | Tanker station area | ||||
| 11 | Land | — | — | — | — | 20.0M | Alternate landing strip |
Ordnance:
| Cowboy11: | 2Lt. Ripper | Cowboy12: | Unassigned | ||||
| 510 x 20mm M61 | 510 x 20mm M61 | ||||||
| 6 x AIM-120C | 6 x AIM-120C | ||||||
| 2 x 370 Gal Tank | 2 x 370 Gal Tank | ||||||
| 1 x AN/ALQ-184 | 1 x AN/ALQ-184 | ||||||
| Cowboy13: | Unassigned | Cowboy14: | Unassigned | ||||
| 510 x 20mm M61 | 510 x 20mm M61 | ||||||
| 6 x AIM-120C | 6 x AIM-120C | ||||||
| 2 x 370 Gal Tank | 2 x 370 Gal Tank | ||||||
| 1 x AN/ALQ-184 | 1 x AN/ALQ-184 |
| Falcon11: | Unassigned | Falcon12: | Unassigned | ||||
| 510 x 20mm M61 | 510 x 20mm M61 | ||||||
| 6 x AIM-120C | 6 x AIM-120C | ||||||
| 2 x 370 Gal Tank | 2 x 370 Gal Tank | ||||||
| 1 x AN/ALQ-184 | 1 x AN/ALQ-184 | ||||||
| Falcon13: | Unassigned | Falcon14: | Unassigned | ||||
| 510 x 20mm M61 | 510 x 20mm M61 | ||||||
| 6 x AIM-120C | 6 x AIM-120C | ||||||
| 2 x 370 Gal Tank | 2 x 370 Gal Tank | ||||||
| 1 x AN/ALQ-184 | 1 x AN/ALQ-184 |
Weather:
| Situation @ T/O: | Inclement | Situation @ TGT: | Fair | |
| Wind @ T/O: | 161 deg @ 9 kts. | Wind @ TGT: | 161 deg @ 9 kts. | |
| Temp @ T/O: | 0 deg C. | Temp @ TGT: | 0 deg C. | |
| Cloud Base @ T/O: | 6,000 ft MSL base | Cloud Base @ TGT: | 30,000 ft MSL base | |
| Con Layer @ T/O: | 20,000 ft MSL base | Con Layer @ TGT: | 28,000 ft MSL base |
Support:
Sentry1 (AWACS):1 Saab 340 AEWFriendly AWACS aircraft will be operating 47 nm southwest of GALLIVARE. 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
Canteen1 (Tanker): 1 KDC-10Friendly tankers will be operating 18 nm northwest of KARUNA, and are available for mid-air refueling. Contact on 269.10/121.20
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. – Alternate landing strip: ANDENES, 70 nm west of Holt
SAR helos are available. 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.