mlmp08 posted:

Note from last mission:

We don't yet have the overall combat mission plan for next week, so Uzi will do whatever command needs of them. However, Uzi did note that at the PRC-held end of Punta Espora (south end of ferry line of Highway 257 from TdF to mainland, in AO Arrow), there were not only PRC scouts, as we expected, but some significant air defenses and logistical stores, defended not only by 23 and 40mm mobile SHORAD, but by KS-19 100mm AA cannons as well. Objects on the ground looked like some partially hardened (dirt hardening) buildings and trucking that indicates they may be trying to improve this position or build it up as a base from which to threaten highway 257 with indirect fire or establish future anti-ship or anti-air weapons.

Also, while not primarily designed for it, KS-19s can threaten shipping/boats with direct fire and can fire improvised indirect fire toward the blue coast.

Recommendation: If available, this might be a mission for our own artillery. However, if they are committed elsewhere, F-5s from Uzi could drop LGBs on this target. Unless Chinese forces reposition significant air defenses, this requires no SEAD support. In the event that the PRC shifts any MANPADS around, we could drop these weapons from outside MANPADS range. JTAC should be able to lase targets from the friendly side of the strait [OOC: will have to check DCS, but should work]. Barring that, a plane providing laser designation and fuel to stay on station could enable a lot of LGBs dropped in fairly short order from the F-5s while keeping the other platform, an F-16, out of danger.

The SU-25 laser does not overlap with the F-5's ordnance laser code range, so unfortunately Frogfoots cannot designated for Tigers.

mlmp08 posted:

USSOUTHCOM is able to provide 4x launchers and MQM-170-derived airframes to serve as decoys in support of SEAD/DEAD. This is part of a standup program for the US to provide decoys for itself and especially partner nations in order to assist with SEAD and penetration for missile attacks in a more cost-effective and rapidly manufactured manner.

Assuming acceptance from CSAD, the U.S. will fly the equipment as far as Buenos Aires within 48 hours (available for next mission). Transport and employment from there is up to CSAD.

[OOC: GM will have final say on volley sizes and inventories and whether or not I jumped the gun on supplying this, but for now we'll say you get 4x launchers and 12 aircraft to start. Expect that you can fire 4 in a mission, unless stated otherwise by GM. Surrogates for MQM-170s will probably be unarmed wingloons or predators in-game, surrogates for MQM-107/167s when offered later will probably be some trainer jet clearly marked as "unmanned"]

[Also OOC: These can help soak up some SAMs or cause SAMs to emit/engage without AI aircraft being downed.]



These launchers can be towed by a basic pickup truck, and the drones can be assembled on site.

quote:

**Post Mission BDA**

With the destruction of HQ 7s and support equipment, 9th ADA BN 4th BDE combat power has been degraded.

The destruction of the 3 cargo ships has significantly degraded the enemy's ability to reinforce the 4th BDE and threaten our western flank.

The ground attacks against the 2nd BDE continue to degrade its ability to organize a wet gap crossing to build combat power and trap our forces in a pincer attack from East and West. Excellent work.

The continued attacks against the lead enemy formations will give our ground forces the time they need to build combat power and move to the front lines. We must continue to destroy and degrade the enemies' logistical capabilities. They can not survive without supplies.

quote:

**Request for Information (RFI):**
1). 1st ARBDE engaged a flight of helicopters. Was any intelligence gathered?

2). Several collection platforms have detected AN-26 and AN-30 cargo planes flying between Port Stanley (-51.68727076859756, -57.7765393826768) and Puerto Williams (-54.93194048211459, -67.63180961195096).
Can we intercept them and or attack the Puerto Williams airfield and port areas?

3). Do we have a platform that can conduct ISR on the southern portion of the continent? Perhaps an extended western flank to the southern route.

Mederlock posted:

First Lieutenant Ronaldo Humberto

Che boluda, you might have heard that I've been demoted from the prestigious rank of 1st Lieutenant to just Lieutenant. Yeah, yeah, it's all hush-hush, but between us, my nightly exploits in Rio Gallago’s hottest clubs with the chicas was causing more buzz than my aerial stunts. The higher-ups didn't appreciate the bad PR, and just like that I went from flying high to cruising in a bit lower on the military totem pole. What can I say? I'm a man of the people, and the people love a good party. I was sent far from my newfound promised land in Rio Gallagos, to the El Calafate airport where we’ve had to move our RC-12’s due to crowding at SAWG. The orders came across the Major’s desk, and with a sigh she assigned the mission to me. Weather being clear, some moderate winds, and a departure time set for 10:00, I did a once-over of the plane and we departed SAWC.


Here's the data from the flight recorder:

Vahakyla posted:

I wanted to build a cool heatmap-looking ELINT map, but my photoshop skills are lacking.
This'll do.

Kaal posted:

Admiral Ileana Maria Sampaio
South American Combined Armada

Naval Tasking Orders (03 Mar 10)

Ladies and gentlemen, the war continues. Our cyberwarfare specialists assure us that we have developed ECW capabilities that will allow our pilots to retake the skies. Only time will tell, but I am optimistic that this will allow us to regain the initiative.

With that in mind, the following orders are issued as part of Operation Rudolfo:

AO Arrow:

The Argentine and Brazilian naval fleets are to continue their previous taskings. There may have been some delays in carrying these orders out, but we cannot afford waiting any longer. The Argentine fleet is to return to port and repair damaged ships, while the Brazilian fleet is set to sail out to sea. The Minas Gerais and her escorts must maintain the threat against Islas Malvinas and prevent the PLAN from freely maneuvering or reinforcing their naval groups. All sailors and aviators are to maintain a state of combat readiness, along with standing alert fighters and contact with P3 Orion aerial maritime reconnaissance.



The ARA San Juan and her commander Cpt. "Alchenar" are ordered to sail south, cautiously probing for the 1st PLAN fleet. This fleet has consistently managed to elude aerial sweeps, while still delivering cruise missile attacks against the Argentine fleet. It's time to make contact. Perform a stealthy reconnaissance and ascertain the location and composition of this fleet. Attacking the ships is of a secondary importance - the admiralty wants to find their weak points and exploit them. Be aware of the following intel: 1st PLAN fleet includes at least two Type 052 Destroyers, some four frigates of unknown type, and likely the Hangzhou, a Sovremenny-class destroyer of USSR-origin. The fleet is screened by Type 037 Corvettes or their equivalent Tarantul-style ships captured from Middle East and Africa. This SAG escorts and screens for a fairly significant military sealift consisting of bulk freighters, oil tankers, landing ships, and container ships, most of civilian origin, but some PLAN Auxiliary ships that are extremely similar to the Canadian MV Asterix and its like. Most of these ships are incapable of defending themselves, minus perhaps a few rifles on board and the possibility of a MANPADS (Man portable air defence system, think of iglas and stingers, shoulder launched missiles with short range).



AO Dart:

The CNS Carrera and CNS O'Higgins wolfpack under the command of Cpt. "Pyg" has been quite successful of late, and has stirred up the hornet's nest. They are ordered to now head northwest into deeper waters, as well as into range of friendly maritime surveillance and ASW helicopter coverage. If any PLAN submarines or ASW ships deign to follow, we'll be ready. If not, then we'll be prepared to reposition and resume the offensive.





«Irse a pique antes que rendir el pabellón!«

quote:

**Request for Information (RFI):**
1). 1st ARBDE engaged a flight of helicopters. Was any intelligence gathered?

2). Several collection platforms have detected AN-26 and AN-30 cargo planes flying between Port Stanley (-51.68727076859756, -57.7765393826768) and Puerto Williams (-54.93194048211459, -67.63180961195096).
Can we intercept them and or attack the Puerto Williams airfield and port areas?

3). Do we have a platform that can conduct ISR on the southern portion of the continent? Perhaps an extended western flank to the southern route.

Forums Terrorist posted:

From: ftorres@aerounion.com.mx
To: [REDACTED]
Subject: Delivery Notice

We wish to inform Mr Carlos that the charter SCL-PNT, consisting of 18 tons of electrical goods, has arrived and is being unloaded.


Thank you for choosing AeroUnion!

AO Arrow: posted:

The Argentine and Brazilian naval fleets are to continue their previous taskings. There may have been some delays in carrying these orders out, but we cannot afford waiting any longer. The Argentine fleet is to return to port and repair damaged ships, while the Brazilian fleet is set to sail out to sea. The Minas Gerais and her escorts must maintain the threat against Islas Malvinas and prevent the PLAN from freely maneuvering or reinforcing their naval groups. All sailors and aviators are to maintain a state of combat readiness, along with standing alert fighters and contact with P3 Orion aerial maritime reconnaissance.



The ARA San Juan and her commander Cpt. "Alchenar" are ordered to sail south, cautiously probing for the 1st PLAN fleet. This fleet has consistently managed to elude aerial sweeps, while still delivering cruise missile attacks against the Argentine fleet. It's time to make contact. Perform a stealthy reconnaissance and ascertain the location and composition of this fleet. Attacking the ships is of a secondary importance - the admiralty wants to find their weak points and exploit them. Be aware of the following intel: 1st PLAN fleet includes at least two Type 052 Destroyers, some four frigates of unknown type, and likely the Hangzhou, a Sovremenny-class destroyer of USSR-origin. The fleet is screened by Type 037 Corvettes or their equivalent Tarantul-style ships captured from Middle East and Africa. This SAG escorts and screens for a fairly significant military sealift consisting of bulk freighters, oil tankers, landing ships, and container ships, most of civilian origin, but some PLAN Auxiliary ships that are extremely similar to the Canadian MV Asterix and its like. Most of these ships are incapable of defending themselves, minus perhaps a few rifles on board and the possibility of a MANPADS (Man portable air defence system, think of iglas and stingers, shoulder launched missiles with short range).

Elendil004 posted:

This coming week's weather.

Negostrike posted:

Supremo Comandante SCAD
General del Aire Carlos - FAP

Very well, camaradas, let's keep on giving the PLA a hard time.

The next day of operations will be on Saturday, March 6th, at noon. Good weather and winds not too strong according to the forecast.
Support our ground forces at AO BOLT. Our forces there are under attack by PLA's 3rd BDE. Hit them as hard as possible while still being careful, we've been losing some precious airframes.
By then the ASTROS comms problem will be sorted out, hopefully, so we can have better support on their part.

We'll also have the support of a couple F-15Es. I'd like to see them dealing with their supply infrastructure on AO BOLT or ARROW.

If we can spare some of our airframes to intercept those Antonovs, then let's do it.





Arriba, siempre arriba

mlmp08 posted:

Game question:

In the past, these weather updates have generally reflected clouds, but have been entirely disconnected from wind state inside the mission. Usually our weather forecast is 20+ knots winds, but actual observed wind in game is 3-6 knots.

What actual wind are we forecasting for the purpose of the mission? This matters for weaponeering, as even some of our PGMs don't work reliably 20+ knot wind states or significantly alter valid weapons release profiles.

Vahakyla posted:

Generally the wind direction and cloud status are easiest to correlate, and the windspeed is sometimes (often) close or so, but I’m erring to the slower side as a caution.

I will ensure winds are no more than 5 knot in the upcoming one.

mlmp08 posted:

2. For your next operation, 2x F-15Es are available for integration into your operation. [OOC: Needs to have human pilot and WSO]

mlmp08 posted:

Loadout for the 2x F-15Es. If these weapons aren't available for the F-15 DLC, someone who owns it should post up what is available. But until then, this is what the Army DJ3 at USSOUTHCOM thinks they are carrying.

TPOD
3x bags
3x GBU-16
2x GBU-32

Vahakyla posted:

Very well.
One Chilean Army NASAMS battery is at Puerto Natales airport.
Standard site, with Search Radar range rover, Track Radar range rover, command unit, and two 120B launchers, one 120C launcher, plus reloads.


There's some choices:

A: It's trucked to the frontline to AO BOLT, available morning of 05 MAR
B: it is train-transported to Rio Gallegos, then trucked to AO Arrow, available morning of 06 MAR
C: tertiary location chosen by General Humberto, with transport plan defined.



Answer is requested ASAP, General Humberto. The containers and units are currently taking space on the parking lot.

The Dude posted:

Ok peeps, Uncle Sam's finally loosened the reigns and we're finally able to stretch our wings. It'll be a long day for us, we're flying all the way in from REDACTED, we'll appear in the battlespace above El Calafate where our CSAD escort will deport and we'll form up. From there we've got 3 nav points to clear heading South, at which point we'll proceed at the discretion of our escort.

CSAD have really rolled out the red carpet for us, our targets are critical to the war effort but more than that this is a political show of force to the occupiers that America won't sit on the sidelines forever. Loss of USAF assets at this time would be a huge win for the Chinese propaganda machine and we are not going to be giving them material to work with.

Unless our escorts are in flames and you've got a J-11 up your tail pipe I will personally slap the wings off any cowboy dropping their tanks so help me Jesus, we've got a long flight home ahead of us.

WSO's, CSAD have a pretty good idea of the rough position of our targets but you'll need to put in the work to grab the targets once we're overhead. Pilots, I'm sure I don't need to remind you but remember our lase ceiling is 27,000ft - we'll need to be below this during the strike.

Good hunting.

Alchenar posted:

My intent: in the absence of other naval assets I will establish contact with and determine the disposition of 1st PLAN Fleet, specifically forces protecting sealift moving to the beach and the location of the SAG conducting operations further out to sea. I assume PLAN will be conducting sea control and ASW operations in a zone parallel with their land forces to screen them and protect unloading operations. I will seek to define this area and then bypass it to the East rather than penetrate it directly, attempting to make contact with the main PLAN SAG. Having ascertained their location and as much information on composition as possible, I will then break contact. I will strike targets of opportunity only if I can do so without risking counter attack.

Shanakin posted:

AIR TASKING: Learjet 35A

2nd Reconnaissance Squadron (Learjet 35A) is to rebase from Paraná Military Air Base (General Justo José de Urquiza Airport) to O'Higgins Airbase for future operations.

Kaal posted: