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Operation Black Rain
OIR Wave 3 · Daylight Strike · 29 September 2014 · Deir ez-Zor Oil Fields, Syria
FRAGORD-0005 · SECRET//NOFORN//SCI//TK · For simulation purposes only
Mission Overview
A daylight strike mission to weaken ISIL's income by destroying oil production infrastructure south-east of Raqqa. All four objectives were destroyed.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Participants | 78th VMRS Shadow Knights, 14th VSFS Top Hatters, 509th VSFS Black Anvils |
| Callsigns | SHADOW, HAT, BOLO |
| Airframes | F-16C (SHADOW / BOLO), F/A-18C (HAT) |
| Mission Date | 29 September 2014 |
| In-Game Start | 10:35Z |
| Conditions | Daylight — CAVOK, calm winds, clear skies |
| Bullseye | Tabqa Dam — N35°52.497 E038°34.058 |
| Risk | Medium |
| Weapons | 500 lb MK-82 |
Objectives
| Objective | Name | Type | Coordinates | Elevation | Threat | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALPHA | Al-Hadim PRC | Drilling Facility / Oil Refinery | N35°11.797 E40°04.901 | 972 ft | Low–Medium (ZU-23-2, MANPADS) | Destroyed |
| BRAVO | Qaryat al-Sahra OPF | Logistical Checkpoint | N35°19.845 E40°06.431 | 710 ft | Medium (ZU-23-2, MANPADS) | Destroyed |
| CHARLIE | Jabal Anzour Crude Upgrading Plant | Oil Production Facility | N35°05.562 E40°08.820 | 848 ft | Medium (AAA) | Destroyed |
| DELTA | Small Oil Facility | Oil Facility | N35°07.220 E40°21.979 | 632 ft | Low (1x truck-mounted ZU-23-2) | Destroyed |
All targets are in non-urban, isolated terrain. CDE assessed LOW for all objectives. PID mandatory before weapons release.
Situation
Enemy Forces
- ISIL (HOSTILE): No IADS. AAA and MANPADS at all targets. No A2A capability.
- SAA IADS (NEUTRAL): FCR PASSIVE. Search/EW radars ACTIVE — expect RWR indications. Do NOT fly into SAA No-Fly Zones.
Civil / Neutral Traffic
Airspace closed. Heavy SAA traffic within the AOR expected crossing. Maintain visual separation — traffic is uncoordinated.
Friction Point — Deir ez-Zor
SAA 104th Republican Guard Brigade enclave is besieged by ISIL. SyAAF conducting active sorties from western airbases in the area. High risk of uncoordinated neutral contact.
ROE
| Actor | Status | ROE |
|---|---|---|
| ISIL | HOSTILE | Weapons Free on positively identified ISIL targets or confirmed hostile act |
| SAA / SyAAF / SyADF | NEUTRAL | Return Fire only. Report all hostile acts to MAGIC immediately. |
- PID is the responsibility of the releasing pilot
- Do NOT engage SAA unless hostile act or intent confirmed
Execution
Phasing
| Flight | Takeoff | AOR Entry | Egress | Recovery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHADOW | 11:00Z | 12:25Z | 12:40Z | 13:35Z |
| BOLO | 11:35Z | 12:35Z | 13:00Z | 13:35Z |
| HAT | Startup 10:53Z, SHELL RV 11:25Z | 12:10Z | 12:30Z | 13:30Z |
Ingress / Egress
- SHADOW / KNIGHT / BOLO: IP/EP North
- HAT: IP/EP West
Altitude Blocks
| Segment | Altitude |
|---|---|
| Corridor | FL200–FL300 |
| AOR | FL100–FL660 |
| SHADOW deconfliction | FL230 |
| HAT deconfliction | FL240 |
| BOLO deconfliction | FL250 |
Holding Patterns
- HOLDING 1: Anchor IP WEST, Heading 360, 5 nm leg
- HOLDING 2: Anchor IP NORTH, Heading 270, 5 nm leg
Control Points
| Point | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| IP/EP West | N35°14'33" E38°46'59" |
| IP/EP North | N36°18.667 E39°39.253 |
EW / Air Defence
Stay above 10,000 ft AGL where possible. If tactically not feasible, deploy flares against MANPADS. Primary evasion vector: North (Turkey).
Frequencies
SHADOW / KNIGHT / BOLO
| Callsign | Frequency | Band | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| LTAG TWR | 360.100 MHz | UHF 1 | 1 |
| LTAG APP/DEP | 340.775 MHz | UHF 1 | 2 |
| LTAG PAR | 282.500 MHz | UHF 1 | 3 |
| MAGIC (AWACS) | 261.500 MHz | UHF 1 | 4 |
| LTAG ATIS | 377.475 MHz | UHF 1 | 5 |
| Inflight | 123.700 MHz | VHF 2 | 1 |
HAT
| Callsign | Frequency | Band | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| CV-75 TWR | 310.250 MHz | UHF 1 | 1 |
| CV-75 DEP | 322.075 MHz | UHF 1 | 2 |
| MAGIC (AWACS) | 261.500 MHz | UHF 1 | 3 |
| CV-75 APP 1 | 343.025 MHz | UHF 1 | 15 |
| CV-75 MARSHAL | 330.975 MHz | UHF 1 | 16 |
| CV-75 APP 2 | 327.450 MHz | UHF 1 | 17 |
| Inflight | 128.025 MHz | VHF 2 | 1 |
Check in with LTAG TWR on server join. MAGIC check-in with callsign and bulls.
Tanker Support
| Callsign | Altitude | Speed | Frequency | TACAN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEXACO | FL230 | 275 KIAS | 248.325 | 37X |
| ARCO | FL200 | 275 KIAS | 316.550 | 38X |
| SHELL | FL220 | 275 KIAS | 318.950 | 39X |
| SHELL RCVR | FL120 | 275 KIAS | 354.275 | 40X |
| Aid | Details |
|---|---|
| Incirlik TACAN | DAN 21X |
| Incirlik ILS RWY05 | 109.30 |
Flight Plan — SHADOW / KNIGHT / BOLO
| # | Waypoint | Type | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | LTAG | Departure | N37°00.133 E035°25.579 |
| 1 | JAYBY | WP | N37°04.375 E035°32.575 |
| 2 | TOSIE | WP | N37°09.990 E035°41.864 |
| 3 | MILBA | WP | N36°57.162 E036°28.679 |
| 4 | TC EAST/WEST | WP | N36°58.467 E036°41.936 |
| 5 | TC ZOR | WP | N37°02.715 E039°16.049 |
| 6 | HOLDING | CP | N36°33.880 E039°35.433 |
| 7 | IP | CP | N36°18.667 E039°39.253 |
| 8 | AOR | CP | N35°52.731 E039°47.812 |
| 9 | OBJ BRAVO | TGT | N35°19.832 E040°06.423 |
| 10 | OBJ ALPHA | TGT | N35°11.791 E040°04.912 |
| 11 | OBJ CHARLIE | TGT | N35°05.547 E040°08.830 |
| 12 | OBJ DELTA | TGT | N35°07.234 E040°21.962 |
| 13 | AOR | CP | N35°55.277 E039°54.657 |
| 14 | EP | CP | N36°18.667 E039°39.253 |
| 15 | GEO POINT | CP | N36°58.108 E039°32.686 |
| 16 | TC ZOR | WP | N37°03.025 E039°15.972 |
| 17 | TC WEST/EAST | WP | N36°58.467 E036°41.936 |
| 18 | MILBA | WP | N36°57.162 E036°28.679 |
| 19 | D086T | WP | N36°56.689 E035°37.513 |
| 20 | OSLUP | WP | N36°45.926 E035°25.824 |
| 21 | D204H | WP | N36°49.271 E035°08.171 |
| 22 | JAKUP | WP | N36°51.849 E035°12.023 |
| 23 | GOMSE | WP | N36°55.733 E035°18.357 |
| 24 | LTAG RWY 05 | Recovery | N36°59.629 E035°24.753 |
Flight Plan — HAT
| # | Waypoint | Type | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | CV-75 | Launch | — |
| 1 | BALMA | WP | N34°27'40" E35°01'35" |
| 2 | TC SOUTH | WP | N34°40'09" E35°59'28" |
| 3 | HOLDING | CP | N35°09'15" E38°21'39" |
| 4 | IP | CP | N35°14'33" E38°46'59" |
| 5 | AOR | CP | N35°18'56" E39°22'15" |
| 6 | OBJ BRAVO | TGT | N35°19.832 E040°06.423 |
| 7 | OBJ ALPHA | TGT | N35°11.791 E040°04.912 |
| 8 | OBJ CHARLIE | TGT | N35°05.547 E040°08.830 |
| 9 | OBJ DELTA | TGT | N35°07.234 E040°21.962 |
| 10 | AOR | CP | N35°12'41" E39°22'44" |
| 11 | EP | CP | N35°14'33" E38°46'59" |
| 12 | TC SOUTH | WP | N34°40'09" E35°59'28" |
| 13 | BALMA | WP | N34°27'40" E35°01'35" |
Recovery
| Flight | Primary | Divert |
|---|---|---|
| SHADOW / KNIGHT / BOLO | Incirlik (LTAG) | Gaziantep |
| HAT | Akrotiri RAF | — |
Respawn at LTAG in case of in-game aircraft loss or disconnect. Contact LTAG TWR for instructions.
Fuel States
| State | Fuel | Action |
|---|---|---|
| JOKER | 6,000 lbs | Complete current task, begin separation |
| BINGO | 4,000 lbs | RTB or AAR immediately |
Abort Criteria
- SAA FCR emission — report MUD to MAGIC, manoeuvre defensively, prepare to abort
- SAA SAM launch — MISSION ABORT. Defend and egress via briefed route
- SyAAF hostile intent — MISSION ABORT. Report BANDIT to MAGIC, egress
- GPS/INS failure — aircraft aborts strike. Strike authority may pass to element lead; if not feasible, full flight abort
- Multiple RWR failures — Mission Abort at Flight Lead discretion
- Hung ordnance — cease attack, report, egress, remain separate on recovery
- Loss of C2 deconfliction — all flights cease task, hold at designated holding point, attempt to re-establish; egress if not restored
- Full flight comms loss — SQUAWK 7600, EP EAST → TC ZOR → TC WEST/EAST → OSLUP → ILS RWY05