TIME: 13:00
SUNRISE: 06:55
SUNSET: 16:23
TASK: Time on Target (ToT) Low Level Ingress
WX: 180@4 / 11,000 Broken / T21 / QNH: 29.76
FLIGHT DURATION: 320 nm
AVAILABLE SQUADRON ASSETS:
Dealer 1: 4 x F/A-18c
Dealer 2: 4 x F/A-18c
Dealer 3: 4 x F/A-18c
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]
DIVERT:
Creech AFB
Rwy: 08/26
TCN: 87X
ATC: 118.3 [11]
BULLSEYE: N/A
SITUATION
This week squadron pilots will conduct a timed low-level ingress against a simulated enemy training camp.
Each dealer aircraft will receive a requested Time on Target (ToT) from range control and commence/fly the route independently, arriving over target at their specified time and dropping high-drag unguided bombs on the target from low altitude.
Mission Commander’s note: No F-14’s are available this week. Required loadout for each aircraft will be 2 x Fuel tanks and 6 x Mk-82Y.
MISSION
Winds are from the south, and flights will depart via Runway 21 utilizing the FYTTR SIX departure. Flight leads will be directed to contact BLACKJACK upon range entry at JAYSN and will be told to hold over Pahute Mesa Airstrip (WP2) while awaiting ToT assignments from BLACKJACK.
• The Mission starts at 13:00L. Flights should not unduly delay on the ramp to resolve comms/systems/equipment issues for individual pilots. In order to make their required range times, all flights must launch in time to arrive on station at WP2 by the following times:
o DEALER 1: NLT 13:30L / 21:30Z
o DEALER 2: NLT 13:35L / 21:35Z
o DEALER 3: NLT 13:40L / 21:40Z
• Once in holding over Pahute Mesa (WP 2), BLACKJACK will issue specific ToT assignments to each aircraft in a flight. Aircraft in a given flight will be spaced approximately 30 seconds apart.
• Every aircraft will fly the route independently. Each pilot will practice utilizing their UFC, steering, and speed cues to arrive over target (WP 10) at their own specified ToT
• For planning purposes, the LL route (WPs 3-10) takes approximately 15-16 minutes to fly at 500kts groundspeed.
• High-drag Mk-82 Ys will be utilized in this mission. Ideal drop parameters today will be 500 kts groundspeed from IP to Target at an altitude of 350’-550’ AGL.
After arriving over the target and delivering their ordnance, pilots will egress to the West via WP 11. Upon reaching the egress point, continue to exit the range via JAYSN (WP12) and join the BEATTY arrival back to Nellis for a RWY 21 recovery.
Since all aircraft will be spaced out along the route, aircraft may exit and RTB as single ships- there is no need to rejoin as a flight exiting the range.
THREATS
No enemy threats exist
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.
Week 6 Mission Data Card
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Week 6 Route Overview
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This week's target
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FYTTR Departure
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Beatty Arrival
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