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Colt 1: SPECTRE, SQUIRREL, spare
Dodge 2: CHUNKS, COSTA
Chevy 3: TRASH PANDA, KESTREL, spare
SYNOPSIS: Two hours ago, sevaral F-18s from VMFA-115 intercepted Chinese Navy aircraft supposedly conducting freedom of navigation exercises near the Marianas Islands. It is not yet clear who fired first, but aircraft were downed on both sides in an exchange of fire. Two VMFA-115 aircraft were downed and the pilots ejected. We are launching CSAR operations. China lost at least 4 aircraft, so we anticipate that China is also conducting CSAR in the area. At this time there has been no communication from Washington. We are moving our alert condition to Yellow, with ROE of do not fire unless fired upon, and launching VMFA-115 F-18s to cover the CSAR operations. Two VMFA-115 F-18s that diverted to Tinian for low fuel state are heading to Anderson to top off and rearm. They will likely be first in the AO and will cover the southern portion of the AO. Anderson has scrambled two F-16s and an AWACS, established condition YELLOW, and activated air defenses. Two additional flights of F-18s will depart from the Roosevelt and cover the main CSAR AO and the northern portion thereof. Initial reports from pilots involved in the engagement indicate that China may have copied F-18s for use in Naval operations. It also appears that the Chinese have set up some sort of field hospital on Anatahan island, so be mindful of overflying the area until a proper recon has been.
SUPPORT CSAR OPERATIONS - AVOID FURTHER ESCALATION:
PRIMARY TARGET: Patrol CSAR AO - ROE Return Fire
SECONDARY TARGET: Cautiously Recon Anatahan island
COLT 1
1. Ingress to waypoint 2 (SHELL) to refuel
2. Patrol Northern Portion of AO (Wpt 3 and 4)
3. RTB Roosevelt
Task: CAP
Launch Order: Second
Assigned Tanker: SHELL 1-1 TACAN: 56Y RADIO: AUX 256 BUTTON 3
Transit Altitude: 30,000
Pilots: SPECTRE (208), SQUIRREL (211), spare
DODGE 2
1. Depart Tinian for Anderson; Rearm Refuel at Anderson
2. Patrol Southern Portion of AO (Wpt 3 and 4)
3. RTB Roosevelt or Anderson
Task: CAP
Launch Order: First
Assigned Tanker: None, TEXACO and SHELL available as needed
Transit Altitude: 31,000
Pilots: CHUNKS (217), COST (223)
FORD 3
1. Ingress to waypoint 2 (SHELL) to refuel
2. Patrol Center Portion of AO (Wpt 3 and 4)
3. RTB Roosevelt
Task: CAP
Launch Order: First
Assigned Tanker: TEXACO 1-1 TACAN: 51Y RADIO: AUX 251 BUTTON 2
Transit Altitude: 32,000
Pilots: TRASH PANDA/DANGER (220), KESTREL (207), spare
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FLIGHT: 4 X FA-18C – CAP //
CALLSIGN COLT 1//
RADIOS – PRI (AS BRIEFED) AUX 263.00 MIDS-A 63//
LOAD OUT: 1 X FUEL ** 6 X AIM-9X ** 6 X AIM-120C///
FLIGHT: 4 X F/A 18C – CAP //
CALLSIGN DODGE 2//
RADIOS – PRI (AS BRIEFED) AUX 264.00 MIDS-A 64//
LOAD OUT: 1 X FUEL ** 6 X AIM-9X ** 0 X AIM-120C/// *** 45% fuel ***
FLIGHT: 4 X F/A 18C – CAP //
CALLSIGN FORD 3//
RADIOS – PRI (AS BRIEFED) AUX 265.00 MIDS-A 65//
LOAD OUT: 1 X FUEL ** 6 X AIM-9X ** 6 X AIM-120C///
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FLIGHT: 1 X E3A-AWACS//
CALLSIGN: MAGIC AUX 253.000 BUTTON 19//
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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 22:15L FLIGHT WILL DEPART USS ROOSEVELT//
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LAUNCH ORDER:
DODGE 2, FORD 3, COLT 1
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CARRIER OPERATIONS:
CALLSIGN ROUGH RIDER//
USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT IS ON STATION IN THE PERSIAN GULF//
ALERT STATE IS YELLOW//
ROOSEVELT TACAN 71X RID (FATHER) ** ICLS CHANNEL 11 ***//
BRC 104 DEGREES//
CASE 3 DEPARTURE AND ARRIVAL IN EFFECT//
FB 95 DEGREES
COLT DEPARTURE RADIAL 115
FORD DEPARTURE RADIAL 095
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: ANDERSON (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
