TIME: 10:00
SUNRISE: 04:33
SUNSET: 19:03
TASK: Time On Target (TOT) Bombing Exercise.
WX: 0310@05 / 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/ARRIVE:
Nellis AFB / Runway 3L / Freq 327.00 [1], 132.55 [2] / TCN 12X "LSV" / ATIS: 270.10 [8]
SUPPORTING UNITS:
East Range Tanker: TEXACO / 55Y / 255.00 [4] / KC-135MPRS
West Range Tanker: SHELL / 56Y / 256.00 [5] / KC-135MPRS
AFAC: Overlord / 266.00 [3]
DIVERT:
CREECH AFB
Rwy: 08/26
TCN: 87X
ATC: 360.60 [6], 118.3 [7]
BULLSEYE: Groom Lake (WP59)
SITUATION
This week the squadron will practice Time On Target with a low-level bombing run at the end.
Please review the following video to familiarize yourself with the TOT procedure.
YouTube on the TOT Feature: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKwrlgHl4N4
Once complete flights will RTB Nellis AFB per their designated arrival paths.
Each Dealer flight will operate independently on separate ranges with different targets.
MISSION
DEALER Flights will depart via Runway 3L utilizing the DREAM 6 Departure and working in the North East CALIENTE BRAVO Range.
Once exercise operations are complete, Dealer 1 will RTB Nellis via the MMM1 (Mormon 1) Approach landing on Runway 3L.
DEALER 2 flight will depart via Runway 3L utilizing the DREAM 6 Departure and working in the North Central COYOTE BRAVO Range.
Once exercise operations are complete, Dealer 2 will RTB Nellis via the MMM1 (Mormon 1) Approach landing on Runway 3L.
DEALER 3 flight will depart via Runway 3L utilizing the DREAM 6 Departure and working in the North West COYOTE CHARLIE Range.
Once exercise operations are complete, Dealer 3 will RTB Nellis via the MMM1 (Mormon 1) Approach landing on Runway 3L.
Once on station at the anchor point WP 1, Dealer 1, 2 and 3 Flight Leads will then receive tasking orders and assignments from Range Control.
Once cleared to their respective range, each flight will complete the tasks independently and report upon completion to MC for further tasking.
TASK 1:
Dealer flight will be directed to a final waypoint at a specific time for a bombing run utilizing snakeyes on a column of 16 targets.
Waypoints will be in line with the direction of travel of the convoy from behind.
Targets for this task are pictured below in the available intel and provided in the built-in kneeboard.
Upon completion of tasking, flights will be directed to their respective range exit points via assigned arrival plate and RTB Nellis.
2 Mission tankers are available if needed. TEXACO will be operating in the Eastern part of the range, SHELL will be operating in the Western part of the range.
THREATS
NONE
ROE
Follow the prescribed route of flight and any directives issued by ATC/Range Control.
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