DATE: 1 June 2024
TIME: 0800
SUNRISE: 05:25
SUNSET: 19:04
TASK: Nuclear Deterrent Base Attack
WX: 115@04KT T26 Q29.92
FLIGHT DURATION: 300 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
CARRIER:
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) / BRC 354° / Freq 127.50 [7] / TCN 72X "ABE" / ICLS: 12
SUPPORTING UNITS:
AWACS / E-3A / OVERLORD / Freq 266.000 [4]
Mission Tanker / KC-135 / TEXACO / Freq 255.00 [5] / TCN : 55Y
Recovery Tanker / S-3B /ARCO / Freq 257.00 [6] / TCN : 57Y
DIVERT 1:
Dubai INTL
RWY: 12L
TCN: 84X
ATC: 251.15 [8]
BULLSEYE: Sirri Island N 25° 54.542' E 054° 32.322' / WP 59
SITUATION
Iran is attempting to expand its' capabilities as a world nuclear power and has made a deal with the Algerians that poses a dangerous threat to the entire world.
Iran's transfer of Nuclear components to Algeria for refinement out of country are currently in the process of being smuggled from Kish Island Airport to Algeria.
MISSION
VFA-41 has been tasked with a 3 part strike operation to prevent the sale and acquisition of Nuclear material and components to Algeria for refinement for Iran:
Strike 1
Dealer 1 will ingress at low altitude under radar detection and suppress and destroy the SAM threat at Kish Island.
The initial strike will be a PB Mode HARM Pullup strike at 1000 feet AGL on the SA-11 Search Radar using code 107.
Remaining strikes on the SA-6 and SA-8 may be performed at flight lead discretion in TOO mode.
Once complete, Dealer 1 will perform an overhead CAP between Waypoints 5-6 for the remaining strike operations by other Dealer Flights.
Strike 2
Dealer 2 will depart next 5 minutes after Dealer 1 and ingress next at high altitude and disable both runways at Kish Island Airport with GBU-31 Penetrator munitions dropping all 4 at once with large intervals between each.
Ingress at WP 4 will line up flight for both runways where flight can split into 2 elements to disable both runways.
Waypoints 5-8 for left runway and waypoints 9-12 for right runway.
Strike 3
Dealer 3 will depart last 5 minutes after Dealer 2 and ingress last at high altitude and destroy all cargo and supplies associated with the transfer of nuclear materials and components at waypoints 4 and 5 utilizing GBU-31(V)4/B 2000 Penetrator munitions.
An additional 2x GBU-16 munitions will be loaded for any escaping vehicles.
Intelligence shows 3 total target areas:
1. Cargo Stockpile at Kish Air Base being loaded onto cargo plane and cargo plane.
2. Cargo Stockpile at North Docks being loaded onto cargo ship and cargo ship.
3. Escort Patrol Boat at Docks standing by.
THREATS
Kish Island is protected by 4 SAM Batteries listed below as well as light AAA:
x1 SA-11 (TGT Code = 107)
x1 SA-8
x2 SA-6
Bandar Abbas has 2 MiG-29 on standby.
LOADOUT
Dealer 1: 2 x AIM-9X, 2 x AGM-88C HARM, 5 x AIM-120C, ATTFLIR, FPU-8A Centerline Tank
Dealer 2: 2 x AIM-9X, 4 x GBU-31(V)4/b JDAM, 1 x AIM-120C, ATTFLIR, FPU-8A Centerline Tank
Dealer 3: 2 x AIM-9X, 2 x GBU-16 LGB, 2 x GBU-31(V)4/b JDAM, 1 x AIM-120C, ATTFLIR, FPU-8A Centerline Tank
ROE
Positive Identification (PID) is mandatory for all engagements.
Confirm all targets with Mission Commander prior to weapons release.
Jettison of weapons or external fuel tanks over inhabited areas is strictly prohibited.
(Kneeboard avail in mission)
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