VFA-103 – Operation Spartan Resolve – Mission #26 – OCA Strike Haeju Airbase
Mission: Strike Haeju Airbase
Your Task: OCA STRIKE
Time on Target: 15:05:17
Situation:
Package Elements:
| Sting1 (OCA STRIKE) | 4 F/A-18C | Destroy Runway or other facilities at target site | ||
| Hornet4 (SWEEP) | 4 F/A-18C | Clear sweep area of hostile aircraft |
Threat Analysis:
No enemy air response is anticipated.
Steerpoints:
| # | Desc | Time | Dist | Head | IAS | Alt | Comments | ||||
| 1 | Takeoff | 14:48:00 | — | — | — | — | Takeoff | ||||
| 2 | — | 14:54:13 | 38.2 | 13 | 250 | 26.0M | — | ||||
| 3 | Holding Pt | 15:01:09 | 54.5 | 14 | 300 | 26.0M | — | ||||
| 4 | Push | 15:02:30 | 10.0 | 13 | 300 | 26.0M | Rendezvous with package | ||||
| 5 | Pre IP | 15:03:04 | 4.5 | 14 | 380 | 17.0M | — | ||||
| 6 | IP | 15:04:10 | 8.8 | 11 | 375 | 18.0M | — | ||||
| 7 | Strike | 15:05:17 | 8.9 | 14 | 375 | 18.0M | Attack target | ||||
| 8 | Split | 15:09:32 | 34.1 | 183 | 375 | 18.0M | Depart from package | ||||
| 9 | — | 15:17:13 | 61.5 | 197 | 335 | 25.0M | — | ||||
| 10 | Land | 15:20:58 | 30.0 | 198 | 335 | 25.0M | Land |
Ordnance:
| Sting11: | Unassigned | Sting12: | Unassigned | ||||
| 570 x 20mm M61 | 570 x 20mm M61 | ||||||
| 2 x AIM-9X | 2 x AIM-9X | ||||||
| 8 x GBU-32(v)2/B | 8 x GBU-32(v)2/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-120B | 1 x AIM-120B | ||||||
| Sting13: | Unassigned | Sting14: | Unassigned | ||||
| 570 x 20mm M61 | 570 x 20mm M61 | ||||||
| 2 x AIM-9X | 2 x AIM-9X | ||||||
| 8 x GBU-32(v)2/B | 8 x GBU-32(v)2/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-120B | 1 x AIM-120B |
| Hornet41: | 2Lt. Ripper | Hornet42: | Unassigned | ||||
| 570 x 20mm M61 | 570 x 20mm M61 | ||||||
| 2 x AIM-9X | 2 x AIM-9X | ||||||
| 10 x AIM-120C | 10 x AIM-120C | ||||||
| 1 x 330 Gal Tank | 1 x 330 Gal Tank | ||||||
| Hornet43: | Unassigned | Hornet44: | Unassigned | ||||
| 570 x 20mm M61 | 570 x 20mm M61 | ||||||
| 2 x AIM-9X | 2 x AIM-9X | ||||||
| 10 x AIM-120C | 10 x AIM-120C | ||||||
| 1 x 330 Gal Tank | 1 x 330 Gal Tank |
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:
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.