MISSION OVERVIEW
TIME: 14:00
SUNRISE: 05:51
SUNSET: 21:10
TASK: PB and TOO deployment of AGM-88C HARM
WX: 340@03KTS / 16,400 Scattered / T28 / QNH: 29.92
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
DEPART:
Kobuleti / RWY 25 / Freq 262.00 [A1] / TCN 67X "KBL"
ARRIVE:
CVN-72 USS Abraham Lincoln / BRC 122° / Freq 127.50 [6] / TCN 72X "ABE" / ICLS: 12
SUPPORTING UNITS:
Tanker: TEXACO / 55Y / 255.00 [4] / KC-135MPRS
Recovery Tanker: ARCO / 57Y / 257.00 [5] / S-3B
DIVERT:
Gudata
Rwy: 33
TCN: 64X
ATC: 259.00 [7], 130.00 [8]
BULLSEYE: Kobuleti (WP 0/59)
SITUATION
This week the squadron will practice HARM SEAD/DEAD attacks utilizing both the PB and TOO methods.
Please review the following video to familiarize yourself with the AGM-88C HARM PB Mode : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSuIhXBBJfM
Please review the following video to familiarize yourself with the AGM-88C HARM TOO Mode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjSdYyLYVG8
Once complete flights will RTB CVN-72 USS Abraham Lincoln CASE I.
MISSION
DEALER flights will depart when instructed and anchor at WP 1 awaiting further instruction.
Instructions will be provided via popup message for next steps.
Once on station at anchor point WP 1, Dealer 1, 2 and 3 Flight Leads will then receive tasking orders and assignments from Range Control to proceed to WP 2 where they will fence in with AGM-88C HARMs, then continue to WP 3 for further tasking on PB Mode.
Once cleared, each flight will complete the tasks independently and report upon completion to MC for further tasking.
Once exercise operations are complete, Dealer Flights will RTB CVN-72 USS Abraham Lincoln.
TASK 1:
Dealer flight will reach WP 3 and utilize PB A/C and TOO Modes to destroy an SA-10 Installation consisting of Flap Lid [110], Clam Shell [103] and Big Bird [104].
TASK 2:
Dealer flight will egress SA-10 site via WP 5 where they will receive instructions for next engagement of an SA-6 site in TOO Mode.
Targets for both tasks are pictured below in the available intel and provided in the built-in kneeboard.
Upon completion of tasking, flights will be directed to RTB CVN-72.
1 Mission tanker is available if needed. TEXACO will be operating outside of the immediate threat zone.
THREATS
SA-10 Grumble "Flap Lid" TR [110]
SA-10 Grumble "Clam Shell" SR [103]
SA-10 Grumble "Big Bird" SR [104]
SA-6 Gainful Kub "Straight Flush" STR [108]
ROE
Follow the prescribed route of flight and any directives issued by ATC/Range Control.
12 Oct, 2025: Inter-Deployment Training Week 4 - HARMs
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Mission Commander: BammBamm