Campaigns/Operation Inherent Resolve/Black Flag
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Operation Black Flag
OIR Wave 2 · Night Strike · 22 September 2014 · Raqqa, Syria
FRAGORD-0004 · SECRET//NOFORN//SCI//TK · For simulation purposes only
Mission Overview
A precision night strike to destroy multiple ISIL infrastructure targets in the city 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), F/A-18C (HAT), F-15E (BOLO) |
| Mission Date | 22 September 2014, 2030Z |
| Conditions | Night, NVG mandatory |
| Bullseye | JIRAH — N36°05.087 E037°56.217 |
| Risk | Medium |
Objectives
| Objective | Target | Type | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| LION | Raqqa C2 Node | ISIL Communication Centre | Destroyed |
| GHOST | Raqqa Training Camp / Reception Centre | ISIL Training Camp | Destroyed |
| VIPER | Raqqa Propaganda Centre | ISIL Media Hub (Al-Furqan) | Destroyed |
| TIGER | Raqqa Dam Checkpoint | ISIL-held checkpoint | Destroyed |
Situation
Enemy Forces
- ISIL (HOSTILE): No IADS. AAA (ZU-23-2, HMGs) and MANPADS (SFC–15,000 ft AGL) expected at all targets. No credible A2A capability.
- SAA IADS (NEUTRAL): FCR PASSIVE. Search/EW radars active — expect RWR indications. Do NOT deviate west into Aleppo or Damascus IADS envelopes.
Civil / Neutral Traffic
Airspace closed. SAA traffic crossing west–east expected. Maintain visual separation. Traffic is uncoordinated.
ROE
| Actor | Status | ROE |
|---|---|---|
| ISIL | HOSTILE | Weapons Free on positively identified ISIL targets or confirmed hostile act |
| SAA / SyAAF / SyADF | NEUTRAL | Return Fire only. Do NOT engage unless hostile act or confirmed hostile intent confirmed. Report all SAA hostile acts to MAGIC immediately. |
- Hostile act (SAA): firing AAA/SAM or launching A2A missile
- Hostile intent (SAA): confirmed FCR lock or intercepting aircraft manoeuvring for a weapons solution
- PID is the responsibility of the releasing pilot
Execution
Phasing
Mission timing was determined during the pre-mission voice briefing.
Ingress / Egress
- Primary egress: EP WEST → TC WEST/EAST → North
- Emergency egress: North toward Turkey
Altitude Blocks
| Segment | Altitude |
|---|---|
| Corridors | FL200–FL300 |
| AOR | FL180–FL600 |
| Deconfliction | FL270 |
Control Points
| Point | Coordinates | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| IP/EP West | N35°55.058 E038°18.197 | 955 ft |
| IP/EP South | N35°19.265 E039°13.389 | 2,533 ft |
| EP East | N36°03.327 E039°46.731 | 1,109 ft |
Holding Patterns
- Anchor West — Anchor EP West, base leg 5 nm, Heading 270, right turns
Frequencies
| Callsign | Frequency | Band | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| LTAG TWR | 360.100 MHz | UHF | 1 |
| LTAG APP/DEP | 340.775 MHz | UHF | 2 |
| LTAG PAR | 282.500 MHz | UHF | 3 |
| MAGIC (AWACS) | 261.500 MHz | UHF | 4 |
| LTAG ATIS | 377.475 MHz | UHF | 5 |
| Inflight | 123.700 MHz | VHF | 1 |
Check in with LTAG TWR on server join (ATIS, stand, callsign). On departure contact LTAG APP/DEP callsign only. MAGIC check-in with callsign and bulls.
Tanker Support
| Callsign | Type | Altitude | Speed | Frequency | TACAN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHELL 1 | KC-135MPRS | FL220 | 285 KIAS | 278.250 | 37Y |
| ARCO 1 | KC-135MPRS | FL220 | 285 KIAS | 290.260 | 38Y |
| TEXACO 1 | KC-135 | FL260 | 284 KIAS | 252.010 | 39Y |
| Aid | Details |
|---|---|
| Incirlik TACAN | DAN 21X |
| Incirlik ILS | INOP (LTAG C003/14, C004/14) |
Note: NVG operations in effect 1600Z–0400Z. ILS unserviceable — conduct PAR approach for recovery.
Recovery
| Field | Coordinates | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Primary — Incirlik (LTAG) | N37°00.132 E035°25.579 | 191 ft |
| Divert — Gaziantep | N36°56.878 E037°28.723 | 2,234 ft |
Battle damage and hung ordnance aircraft have priority for recovery.
Fuel States
| State | Fuel | Action |
|---|---|---|
| JOKER | 6,000 lbs | Complete current task, begin separation |
| BINGO | 4,000 lbs | RTB or proceed to AAR immediately |
Abort Criteria
- SAA/SyADF FCR emission — report MUD to MAGIC, manoeuvre defensively, prepare to abort
- SAA/SyADF SAM launch — MISSION ABORT. Defend and egress via briefed egress route
- SyAAF hostile intent — MISSION ABORT. Report BANDIT to MAGIC, egress
- GPS/INS failure — aircraft aborts its assigned strike. Strike authority may pass to element lead
- Multiple RWR failures — Mission Abort at Flight Lead discretion
- Hung ordnance — cease attack, report, egress, remain separate on recovery
- Full flight comms loss — SQUAWK 7600, EP EAST → TC ZOR → ILS RWY05