03 September 2023 - Operation Enduring Resolve Week 10

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SITUATION:

• The Ebla gas treatment plant remains a strategic asset in the region. While the southern half of the plant is scheduled for a strike by a B-1 Lancer, the northern half remains a priority target for our squadron.

• ISIS main forces have fortified their position at the SAA 550th Brigade location after being expelled from the city of Palmyra. This stronghold serves as a major operational base for their activities in the region and needs to be neutralized.

MISSION:

Dealer One: Your primary objective is to strike the northern half of the Ebla gas treatment plant. Ensure maximum damage to the infrastructure while avoiding any collateral damage to the southern half, as a B-1 Lancer is scheduled to strike that area. Time on target for the B-1 Lancer is 2142 local, so organize your attack to avoid any unnecessary weapon drops in that area.

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Dealer Two: Your target is the main ISIS forces camped out at the SAA 550th Brigade location. Intelligence reports suggest heavy fortifications and a mix of infantry and armored units, along with Toyota pickup truck-mounted AAA. Ensure maximum damage to their assets and cripple their operational capabilities in the region.

• There will be an MQ-9 Reaper drone on station by the time your flight arrives and will be marking targets via IR and laser. Code is 1688. IR marker should be visible on your night vision goggles.

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Dealer Three: Provide reserve forces for Dealer one and two. Bring a mix of JDAMs and laser-guided bombs in case of trouble with aircraft from either flight.

Refueling tankers are available across the region. Ensure you have enough fuel for extended combat operations if necessary.

THREATS:

MANPADs in areas not controlled by friendly forces.
Potential harassment from Chinese forces.

RULES OF ENGAGEMENT (ROE):

WEAPONS FREE on assigned targets. Ensure no strikes on the southern half of the Ebla gas plant due to the scheduled B-1 Lancer strike.
A FLIR pod is mandatory for target identification and to ensure civilian areas are not hit.

MISSION OVERVIEW:

Date: 27 August 2023
Time: 2110 local
Task: Strike / CAS
Weather:

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Flight Duration: ~320 to 400 nm round trip depending on mission
Squadron Assets: Dealer 1, 2, and 3 each have 4x F/A-18C.

• 12x F-14B aircraft slots are available as well.

Supporting Units: AWACS, multiple tankers with specified frequencies and TACANs.
Bullseye: Damascus International

Divert fields available: any airfields marked in BLUE on the F10 map. Nearest target areas: Palmyra, Tiyas, Damascus, Beirut

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LCDR Rhino assigned as Mission Commander

CAPT Hedgehog on standby

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