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SITUATION Routine A2G operations over Syria. CVN-73 and VFA-41 Black Aces is due to be rotated out of the theater after tonight, so try to come back in a jet and not in a rescue helicopter. MISSION Dealer flights will fly a A2G combat air patrol throughout central Syria. Mission Commander and Fligh...

3x flights of Hornets departed mom for three separate flight route patrols over Syria. Dealer 2 received a tasking to strike an ISIS ammo storage area, Dealer 1 got a tasking to attack a beach cove filled with explosive suicide remotely piloted boats and drones, and Dealer 3 attacked an industrial s...

LCDR Lion assigned as Mission Commander

CDR Rhino on standby

SITUATION Routine A2G operations resume over Syria. MISSION Dealer flights will fly a A2G combat air patrol throughout southern and northern Syria. Mission Commander and Flight Leaders should expect to be called over tactical frequencies for targets of opportunity throughout the patrol. RTB criteri...

KC-135MPRS Texaco 1-1, freq 290.00, TACAN 2X will be on station at 15,000 feet in a 50 nm racetrack in between mother and Akrotiri to support aerial refueling in clear weather before flying in the crapsoup.

Dealer 1 will be looking for this airplane to escort:

Dealer 2's patrol route:
Dealer 3's route: (actual targets obscured by storm)

Dealer 3 DMPIs: Waypoints 4, MGRS GRID: 37 S DT 74094 43635 5, MGRS GRID: 37 S DT 74125 43635 6, MGRS GRID: 37 S DT 74124 43596 7, MGRS GRID: 37 S DT 74124 43596 8, MGRS GRID: 37 S DT 74091 43545 9, MGRS GRID: 37 S DT 74095 43576 10, MGRS GRID: 37 S DT 74078 43606 Elevation is 2150 ft for all Weapo...

CDR Rhino assigned as Mission Commander

LCDR Lion on standby

Date: 19 November 2023 Time: 1400 local Sunset: 1724 local Task: Escort, CAP, Strike Situation Amidst a challenging weather scenario, our operations must ensure the security of diplomatic engagements and maintain air superiority over hostile elements. Weather Conditions Temperature: 19°C Clouds: Th...

CAPT Hedgehog assigned as Mission Commander

CDR Rhino on standby