TIME: 10:00
SUNRISE: 06:30
SUNSET: 16:27
TASK: BVR AIM-7 Sparrow
WX: 0310@05 / 13,000 Scattered / T29 / QNH: 29.88
FLIGHT DURATION: 200 nm (plus loiter)
AVAILABLE SQUADRON ASSETS:
Dealer 1: 4 x F/A-18c
Dealer 2: 4 x F/A-18c
Dealer 3: 4 x F/A-18c
Dealer Tomcat: 4 x F-14B
DEPART/ARRIVE:
Nellis AFB / Freq 132.55,327.0 [1] / TCN 12X "LSV" / ATIS: 270.1 [20]
SUPPORTING UNITS:
Nellis Range Control: “Blackjack” / 377.8 [2]
West Range Tanker: TEXACO / 6X / 295.4 [7] / KC-135
East Range Tanker: ARCO / 2X / 291.9 [8] / KC-135
SHOWTIME A: 261.0 [10]
SHOWTIME B: 263.0 [11]
SHOWTIME C: 265.0 [12]
DIVERT:
CREECH AFB
Rwy: 08/26
TCN: 87X
ATC: 360.6
BULLSEYE: DREAM (WP59)
SITUATION
In order to prep for the upcoming Kola 1991 (pre AMRAAM / AIM-9X era) campaign, this week the squadron will practice engaging enemy aircraft with AIM-7 Sparrow and AIM-9M Sidewinder missiles
Each Dealer flight will operate independently on separate ranges with different intercept controllers
MISSION
Winds are from the north, and flights will depart via Runway 3. DEALER 1 will be working in the West Range Complex and will utilize the FYTTR Departure. DEALER 2 and 3 will be working in the North Range complex so will depart via the DREAM SIX departure.
Flight leads will be directed to contact Blackjack upon range entry at JUNNO/JAYSN and will subsequently be given their range assignments by Blackjack.
Once cleared to their range, flights will be directed to proceed to a named anchor point (WP2). When directed, flights will switch to SHOWTIME control.
Once on station at the anchor point, SHOWTIME will call out targets referencing BULLSEYE (WP59) and direct the flight to intercept.
Without active radar-homing missiles, pilots will need to practice engaging enemy targets without the ability to fully turn cold on the enemy if they want their radar-guided missiles to track. Likewise, the enemy will not be able to turn cold on you without wrecking their own missile shots. Best practice dictates establishing some lateral separation between flight members and multiple aircraft launching missiles on a target. Since the enemy likewise can only guide a radar missile on one target at a time, the added separation should ensure that at least one flight member can remain offensive even if the enemy gets a missile airborne.
Enemy aircraft type and altitudes will vary for each of the three events today.
If the tactical situation is not favorable and the flight lead decides not to continue their attack, flights may skate back towards WP2. Once within 3-4 miles of WP2 the enemy fighters will be called off and discontinue their pursuit.
For all three events, the enemy targets will be cleared once a DEALER flight returns back to WP2 (or they are shot down) and the subsequent event will be commenced after a brief delay.
Upon completion of tasking, flights will be directed to their respective range exit points (WP3) and RTB Nellis.
Mission tankers are available if needed. ARCO will be operating in the eastern part of the range, TEXACO will be operating in the western part of the range.
THREATS
Threats today are varied. The following red aircraft may be encountered:
Mig-21 (AA-2)
F-14 (AIM-7)
Mig-25 (AA-6)
SU-27 (R-27R)
For the purposes of training, DEALER flights will be invulnerable to enemy fire (simulated hit notifications will be provided) and will have unlimited missiles.
R4808A (Dreamland) will be inactive.
ROE
Follow the prescribed route of flight and any directives issued by ATC/Range Control.
All aircraft are reminded that it is squadron SOP to monitor GUARD frequency (121.5/253.0) on COMM2. This will be required at all times in the range complex for high priority information and traffic deconfliction purposes.
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