Colt 1: CHUNKS, SQUIRREL, spare
Dodge 2: SPECTRE, COSTA
Chevy 3: TACO, TRASH PANDA, spare
22 June 2016 0130 hrs
SITREP:
- Approximately 4 hrs ago, US Navy F-18s from CVN 71 exchanged fire with Chinese F-18 copies supposedly conducting freedom of navigation exercises near Saipan.
- Aircraft on both sides were downed.
- During subsequent CSAR operations another exchange of fire took place and additional aircraft were downed.
- CSAR operations recovered 3 US pilots and 1 Chinese pilot. 1 US pilot remains unaccounted for and has been classified as MIA.
- During the CSAR operations, it was discovered that the Chinese have placed an SA-10 on Anatahan island.
- This constitutes and Act of War, though no official declarations have yet been made.
- Pentagon has alerted US Forces worldwide and initiated DEFCON 2.
- Washington has tasked the Pentagon with a limited response to the situation in the Marianas: Deadly Force authorized to remove SA-10 from Anatahan, Avoid direct engagement of Chinese carrier task force and other Chinese assets operating in international waters while diplomats work to resolve/comprehend the situation.
- Additional Chinese surface ships have been detected and appear to be on a rendezvous course with the Chinese carrier task force.
- In short, open hostilities are believed to be imminent.
CUROPS:
- US Air and Naval forces in Hawaii and along the West Coast are being mobilized.
- Reinforcements to Guam by air are expected within 6 - 8 hours.
- Naval Reinforcements are expected within 48 - 72 hours.
- USAF and US NAVY assets in the Marianas must defend Guam and support civilian evacuation efforts which are currently underway.
ACTION:
- Defend airlift operations evacuating civilians and military personnel from Saipan and Tinian islands
- Defend COD operation bringing much needed supplies and personnel to CVN 71
- CVN 71 F-18s will conduct SEAD/DEAD SA-10 on Anatahan
- CVN 71 F-18s will establish CAP over SEAD/DEAD operations
- USAF F-15s will strike Chinese assets on and near Anatahan
- USAF F-16s will patrol the SE Sector of Guam and Defend Airborne Tankers and Awacs
COLT 1
1. Ingress to waypoint 2
2. Coordinate with Dodge on SEAD/DEAD operation
3. RTB Roosevelt waypoint 3
(refuel as needed at flight lead's discretion)
Task: SEAD/DEAD
Launch Order: First
Assigned Tanker: SHELL 1-1 TACAN: 56Y RADIO: AUX 256 BUTTON 3
Transit Altitude: 30,000
Pilots: CHUNKS (217), SQUIRREL (211), spare
DODGE 2
1. Depart from Anderson; Ingress to waypoint 2
2. Coordinate with Colt on SEAD/DEAD operation
3. RTB Roosevelt (waypoint 3) or Anderson (waypoint 0)
(refuel as needed at flight lead's discretion)
Task: SEAD/DEAD
Launch Order: First
Assigned Tanker: None, TEXACO and SHELL available as needed
Transit Altitude: 31,000
Pilots: SPECTRE (208), COST (223)
FORD 3
1. Ingress to waypoint 2 to establish CAP
2. Patrol Center Portion of AO (Wpt 2 and 3)
3. RTB Roosevelt
(refuel as needed at flight lead's discretion)
Task: CAP
Launch Order: Second
Assigned Tanker: TEXACO 1-1 TACAN: 51Y RADIO: AUX 251 BUTTON 2
Transit Altitude: 32,000
Pilots: TACO (205), TRASH PANDA/DANGER (220), spare
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FLIGHT: 3 X FA-18C – SEAD/DEAD //
CALLSIGN COLT 1//
RADIOS – PRI (AS BRIEFED) AUX 263.00 MIDS-A 63//
LOAD OUT: 1 X FUEL ** 6 X ADM-141A TALD ** 2 X AGM-88C HARM///
FLIGHT: 2 X F/A 18C – SEAD/DEAD //
CALLSIGN DODGE 2//
RADIOS – PRI (AS BRIEFED) AUX 264.00 MIDS-A 64//
LOAD OUT: 1 X FUEL ** 6 X ADM-141A TALD ** 2 X AGM-88C HARM///
FLIGHT: 3 X F/A 18C – CAP //
CALLSIGN FORD 3//
RADIOS – PRI (AS BRIEFED) AUX 265.00 MIDS-A 65//
LOAD OUT: 1 X FUEL ** 2 X AIM-9X ** 10 X AIM-120C///
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FLIGHT: 1 X E3A-AWACS//
CALLSIGN: MAGIC PRI 254.000 BUTTON 2//
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FLIGHT: 1 X KC135
CALLSIGN TEXACO AUX 251.00 BUTTON 2//
TACAN 51Y TEX//
FUEL LOAD 100,000LBS//
ALTITUDE FL250
ONSTA AT POINT TEXACO//
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FLIGHT: 1 X KC135
CALLSIGN SHELL AUX 256.00 BUTTON 3//
TACAN 56Y SHE//
FUEL LOAD 100,000LBS//
ALTITUDE FL250
ONSTA AT POINT SHELL//
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ELEMENT ORDERS:
DEPARTURE TIME 01:30L FLIGHT WILL DEPART USS ROOSEVELT//
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LAUNCH ORDER:
COLT 1/DODGE 2, FORD 3
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CARRIER OPERATIONS:
CALLSIGN ROUGH RIDER//
USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT IS ON STATION IN THE MARIANAS//
ALERT STATE IS RED//
ROOSEVELT TACAN 71X RID (FATHER) ** ICLS CHANNEL 11 ***//
BRC 108 DEGREES//
CASE 3 DEPARTURE AND ARRIVAL IN EFFECT//
FB 99 DEGREES
COLT DEPARTURE RADIAL 115
FORD DEPARTURE RADIAL 095
*** NOTE: Rough Rider is full speed ahead to build defensive line with Andersen AFB to support evacuation and reinforcement efforts. Expect crosswinds on arrival and Varsity Conditions. ***
FLIGHT: 1 x S3B – TRICK OR TREAT//
CALLSIGN ARCO 011//
RADIOS – PRI (AS BRIEFED) AUX 257.00 BUTTON 4//
LOAD OUT: FUEL ** 17,000LBS *** //
TACAN 57Y ARC//
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COMMUNICATION PLAN:
PRIMARY – BUTTON 1 - 127.50 ** BUTTON 2 - 254.00 ** BUTTON 3 - 259.00 ** BUTTON 4- 256.00//
AUX – BUTTON 1 (AS FRAGGED) ** BUTTON 2 - 251.00 ** BUTTON 3 - 256.00 ** BUTTON 4 - 257.00//
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BULLSEYE: BULLS (WPT 1)///
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ALTERNATE FIELDS: ANDERSEN (250.100) 69X, SAIPAN (256.900) 68X
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WEATHER:
SCT/BKN 20C Light Winds 275 PRESSURE 29.92 ///
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INTEL:
CHINESE F-18s and Carrier Escort Group///
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DISTRIBUTION: CO VMFA-115 FIGHTER SQUADRON/COMMAND USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT/NDHQ OTTAWA/AIRCOMD WINNIPEG
08:00 10/03/2012
ORIGINATOR: HQ USN MIDDLE EAST
OPERATION ORDERS, NATOPS
MAP 200000, EDITION 1986
I predict that someone is going to get shot down...and someone else will a cool mission at some lame wedding.
