669VFS – Operation Jagged Spear – Mission #3 SEAD/Sweep
Mission: NOT A PACKAGE MISSION
Your Task: SEAD
Time on Target: 12:00:41
Situation:
Be advised: Intelligence reports a large enemy offensive is in progress, probably with the intent to take target.
Package Elements:
| Gypsy1 (SEAD) | 4 F-16CM-40 | Protect package from enemy air defenses |
Threat Analysis:
Enemy CAP aircraft are likely to be operating within operation area.
Known or suspected enemy air defenses along your flight path include:
SA-10 missile launchers 2 nm west of Yechon
Steerpoints:
| # | Desc | Time | Dist | Head | IAS | Alt | Comments | ||||
| 1 | Takeoff | 11:48:47 | — | — | — | — | Takeoff | ||||
| 2 | — | 11:52:26 | 23.1 | 349 | 275 | 22.0M | — | ||||
| 3 | Holding Pt | 11:54:09 | 13.2 | 305 | 300 | 22.0M | — | ||||
| 4 | Push | 11:55:38 | 10.2 | 302 | 300 | 22.0M | Rendezvous with package | ||||
| 5 | SEAD | 11:58:30 | 22.9 | 326 | 370 | 19.0M | Engage enemy air defenses | ||||
| 6 | SEAD | 12:00:41 | 17.4 | 324 | 365 | 20.0M | Engage enemy air defenses | ||||
| 7 | Split | 12:05:43 | 40.3 | 145 | 365 | 20.0M | Depart from package | ||||
| 8 | — | 12:07:22 | 13.2 | 145 | 360 | 21.0M | — | ||||
| 9 | Land | 12:11:04 | 29.6 | 147 | 360 | 21.0M | Land | ||||
| 10 | Land | — | — | — | — | — | Alternate landing strip |
Ordnance:
| Gypsy11: | 2Lt. Ripper | Gypsy12: | Unassigned | ||||
| 510 x 20mm M61 | 510 x 20mm M61 | ||||||
| 4 x AIM-120B | 4 x AIM-120B | ||||||
| 2 x AGM-88 | 2 x AGM-88 | ||||||
| 2 x 370 Gal Tank | 2 x 370 Gal Tank | ||||||
| 1 x AN/ALQ-184 | 1 x AN/ALQ-184 | ||||||
| Gypsy13: | Unassigned | Gypsy14: | Unassigned | ||||
| 510 x 20mm M61 | 510 x 20mm M61 | ||||||
| 4 x AIM-120B | 4 x AIM-120B | ||||||
| 2 x AGM-88 | 2 x AGM-88 | ||||||
| 2 x 370 Gal Tank | 2 x 370 Gal Tank | ||||||
| 1 x AN/ALQ-184 | 1 x AN/ALQ-184 |
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:
Chalis1 (AWACS):1 E-3Friendly AWACS aircraft will be operating 59 nm south 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. – Alternate landing strip: Kimhae International, 10 nm west of Pusan
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.