Mission: Combat Air Support near Uljin.
Your Task: PRE-PLAN CAS
Time on Target: 19:54:40
Patrol Time:00:22:09
Situation:
Be advised: Starting at 10:00:00, our ground forces will be making a major push towards Seoul.
Package Elements:
| Hornet4 (PRE-PLAN CAS) | 4 F/A-18C | Attack the 1st Armored Brigade |
Threat Analysis:
Enemy CAP aircraft are likely to be operating within operation area.
Steerpoints:
| # | Desc | Time | Dist | Head | IAS | Alt | Comments | ||||
| 1 | Takeoff | 19:37:04 | — | — | — | — | Takeoff | ||||
| 2 | — | 19:43:16 | 38.1 | 282 | 250 | 26.0M | — | ||||
| 3 | Holding Pt | 19:48:56 | 48.5 | 282 | 300 | 26.0M | — | ||||
| 4 | Push | 19:50:18 | 10.0 | 283 | 300 | 26.0M | Rendezvous with package | ||||
| 5 | Grnd Attack | 19:54:40 | 27.0 | 282 | 300 | 15.0M | Attack ground targets | ||||
| 6 | Grnd Attack | 19:56:49 | 13.4 | 166 | 300 | 15.0M | Return to previous steerpoint | ||||
| 7 | Split | 20:19:32 | 21.7 | 96 | 390 | 15.0M | Depart from package | ||||
| 8 | — | 20:27:52 | 66.7 | 96 | 335 | 25.0M | — | ||||
| 9 | Land | 20:31:37 | 29.9 | 97 | 335 | 25.0M | Land | ||||
| 10 | Refuel | — | — | — | — | 20.0M | Tanker station area |
Ordnance:
| Hornet41: | 2Lt. Ripper | Hornet42: | Unassigned | ||||
| 570 x 20mm M61 | 570 x 20mm M61 | ||||||
| 2 x AIM-9M | 2 x AIM-9M | ||||||
| 8 x GBU-12B/B | 8 x GBU-12B/B | ||||||
| 1 x AN/ASQ-228 ATFLIR | 1 x AN/ASQ-228 ATFLIR | ||||||
| 1 x 330 Gal Tank | 1 x 330 Gal Tank | ||||||
| 1 x AIM-120C | 1 x AIM-120C | ||||||
| Hornet43: | Unassigned | Hornet44: | Unassigned | ||||
| 570 x 20mm M61 | 570 x 20mm M61 | ||||||
| 2 x AIM-9M | 2 x AIM-9M | ||||||
| 8 x GBU-12B/B | 8 x GBU-12B/B | ||||||
| 1 x AN/ASQ-228 ATFLIR | 1 x AN/ASQ-228 ATFLIR | ||||||
| 1 x 330 Gal Tank | 1 x 330 Gal Tank | ||||||
| 1 x AIM-120C | 1 x AIM-120C |
Weather:
| Situation @ T/O: | Sunny | Situation @ TGT: | Sunny | |
| Wind @ T/O: | 360 deg @ 4 kts. | Wind @ TGT: | 360 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:
Sentry1 (AWACS):1 E-3Friendly AWACS aircraft will be operating 46 nm southwest of Taegu. 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.