20 OCT 2019 M-18 Refuel-Weapons Training

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Shadow
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20 OCT 2019 M-18 Refuel-Weapons Training

Post by Shadow » Sat Oct 19, 2019 1:01 pm

M-18 Refuel-Weapons Training
by Shadow

TIME: OCT 20, 2019, 10:00L launch.
WEATHER: LIght clouds, calm winds.
LOCATION: Persian Gulf

MISSION:
The VFA-41 Black Aces will conduct refuel and weapons training. Rendezvous with the KC-135 near WP#2. Each aircraft should try to receive at least 2000 lb of fuel. Adjust fuel load-out at launch accordingly. Six ( 6 ) target ships are located at WP#3. Various land targets at WP#4 including three simulated SAM sites. Command stresses the training exercise is still in a potentially hostile environment and at least a minimum A2A load-out is recommended.

SITUATION:
The Persian Gulf has again been quiet and hostilities are confined to the negotiations. Command is taking this opportunity to authorize some inflight refuel and live weapons deployment training. A KC-135 MPRS (ARCO1) is airborne to conduct refuel training. Al Dhafra Air Base is supplied and authorized to rearm with A2G weapons for this training exercise.

RECOMMENDED TRAINING LOAD-OUT:
2X AIM-9X Sidewinder
2X AIM-120C AMRAAM
C/L Fuel Tank

TACAN:
NORTH STENNIS, 74X (ICLS 11) Carrier#1
COMMS, 127.5
BRC: 354

MIDDLE STENNIS Carrier#2
COMMS, 133.5

SOUTH STENNIS Carrier#3
COMMS, 143.5

4x F/A-18C, Dealer 1: 305.00 MHz, On Carrier#1
4x F/A-18C, Dealer 2: 306.00 MHz, On Carrier#2
4x F/A-18C, Dealer 3: 307.00 MHz, On Carrier#3
2x F/A-18C, Dealer 4: On Carrier#2
2x F-14B, On Carrier#1
1x E-2D, Darkstar (AWACS): 266.00 MHz - PreSet Channel 20
1x S-3B, Texaco (FUEL): 251.00 MHz - PreSet Channel 18
TCN: 30X
1x KC-135MPRS , ARCO (FUEL): 261.00 MHz - PreSet Channel 16 TCN: 35X

BULLSEYE: Way Point 2, common for all flights.
DIVERT / REARM FIELD: Al Dhafra AB, TNC 96X, BRC 128,
COMM 114.90
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Re: 20 OCT 2019 M-18 Refuel-Weapons Training

Post by Shadow » Sat Oct 19, 2019 1:03 pm

LT Ticman is assigned as Mission Commander for this mission.

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