RED FLAG 21-1

for the DCS: F-16C Viper

Mission 2
Overview
This is a continuation of Phase 1 of the air campaign against Redland. The intent is to
degrade the Redland integrated air defense system (IADS) and attrite Redland airpower in
order to facilitate freedom of action for subsequent phases. Redland’s ability to retaliate
with theater ballistic missiles will also be targeted.

You will provide SEAD support to a strike package tasked with destroying Redland IADS
communications facilities, SCUD missile batteries and other missile support facilities. You
will coordinate with the other SEAD flight, Colt 2, to support the entire area of operations.

Use this briefing package along with the Standard Operating Procedures document to
plan and execute your mission.

See the in-game Mission Planner for detailed navigation and attack planning.

Roll Call
FORD 1 USAF 4x F-15C CAP

FORD 2 USAF 4x F-15C CAP

COLT 1 (PLAYER) USAF 4x F-16C SEAD

COLT 2 USAF 4x F-16C SEAD

DODGE 1 USAF 4x F-15E STRIKE

SPRINGFIELD 1 USAF 4x F/A-18C STRIKE

PONTIAC 1 USAF 1x B-1B STRIKE

TUSK 1 USAF 2x A-10C INTERDICTION

SHELL USAF KC-135R TANKER

ARCO USAF KC-135R TANKER

FOCUS USAF E-3A FORCE MARSHALLER

DARKSTAR USAF E-3A AWACS

* Visual aids shown below are available on your kneeboard in flight

Range Weather
24 Feb 2021
1300L/2100Z

Sky Condition – Broken 18,000 ft

Visibility - 10 SM

Precipitation - None

Winds - 080 10KT

Temp - 55º F

Dewpoint - 50º F

Altimeter - 30.17 inHg

CONS: 270-340

115-00
39,000 MSL

35,000 MSL

34,000 MSL

30,000 MSL

29,000 MSL

25,000 MSL

24,000 MSL

12,000 MSL

11,000 MSL

* Actual METAR observation from this date/time in 2020. Cloud conditions in-game may differ slightly.
 Red
Regeneration
(HIWAY)

Red CAP
Regeneration
(DIRT)

Bullseye

CAP

Red
Regeneration
(RANCH)

Intel: Red Air Threats

ACFT RADIUS (NM) MACH RWR GUNS MISSILES
J-11A 460 2.3 29 30mm 6x AA-10; 4x AA-11
Su-30 460 2.3 30 30mm 6x AA-10 or AA-12; 4x AA-11
MiG-21 200 2.1 21 23mm 2-4x AA-8

• REDLAND possesses a 4th Gen Air Force with significant capabilities

• 4 squadrons of FLANKERs (J-11A and Su-30) on CAP and 15 min alert
• small force of FISHBEDs (Mig-21bis) may be deployed as interceptors on 15 min alert

• FLANKERs fitted with a combination of Active, Semi Active and IR guided missiles

• FISHBEDs are only equipped with AA-8 Aphid IR missiles

• The Air threat is based at Hiway, Dirt and Ranch Airfields (Red Regen areas)
• Expect RED AIR to enter AO from those directions

• Radar jamming from FLANKERs possible

 Location Unknown

North HQ-7
BE 288/10 East HQ-7
Bullseye
BE 078/4

North SA-2
BE 241/18

South HQ-7
South SA-2 BE 198/24
BE 218/30

Intel: Red IADS Threats

SYSTEM TYPE RWR RNG (NM) ALT (FT) GUIDANCE NUM
SA-10 Strat SAM BB, CS, 10 35.0 131,000 Track Via Missile 0
SA-2 Strat SAM 2 24.3 98,400 Radio Command 2
HQ-7 Mobile SAM HQ, 7 6.5 21,300 Radio Command 3
SA-15 Mobile SAM 15 6.5 19,700 Radio Command 0
SA-18 MANPADS N/A 2.5 12,000 IR 0
ZSU-23-4 AAA A 1.4 11,500 Optical / Radar 3
• REDLAND possesses a solid IADS which becomes most capable at West end of the AO

• IADS feeds a combined air picture which is used both for Missile engagement and Aircraft
GCI control

• SAM threat consists of double-digit SAMs or equivalent (SA-10/15, HQ-7), less capable SA-
2 sites, plus SA-18 MANPADS. Systems active in the AO are as noted on map above.

• ZSU-23-4 AAA protects front-line forces and important strategic targets

• Mobile SAM and AAA sites are not active for this mission (i.e. no pop-up threats)
 DEPARTURE FLOW
see next page for overview

DEPARTURE PLAN

EVENT TIME REMARKS

Start 2100Z Parking: Foxtrot 144
Taxi 2110Z Left out of parking; Right onto Twy Foxtrot; Left onto Twy Alpha
Takeoff 2115Z Runway 03R
Departure 2120Z DREAM to Sally Corridor
*times are not restrictive

TANKER PLAN

TRACK TYPE FREQ TACAN ALT (ft) AIRSPEED

KC-135R CH 14
SHELL 83Y 24,000 270 KIAS
(Probe) (241.00)
KC-135R CH 15
ARCO 94Y 26,000 270 KIAS
(Probe) (245.00)

MARSHAL PLAN
VIRGINIA Alt (ft) NEW YORK Alt (ft) MAINE Alt (ft) ALASKA
36-39 36-39 36-39

FORD 2 31-34 31-34 FORD 1 31-34

26-29 COLT 2 26-29 26-29 COLT 1

21-24 PONTIAC 1 21-24 -- 21-24 --
16-19 16-19 SPRING 1 16-19

TUSK 1 11-14 11-14 11-14 DODGE 1

10 nm
7 270º • OCA PUSH 2130Z
MARSHAL ORBIT • SEAD PUSH 2135Z
10 nm • STRIKE PUSH 2140Z-2145Z
90º
• CAS/INT PUSH 2145Z
 M
A
2 CAP
1 R
Location Unknown
CAP S
H
Bullseye
A
1
2 CAP L

CAP
Flight Color Code
Green = CAP/Escort
Orange = SEAD
Blue = Strike
Yellow = CAS/Interdiction

OCA Gameplan
Ford F-15C flights engage Red CALLSIGN TOT/VUL ALT EGRESS MSN
1
Air outside SAM range
FORD 1 2130Z+40 30-32 As Req’d CAP
Ford F-15C flights withdraw to FORD 2 2130Z+40 32-34 As Req’d CAP
2
cover package ingress/egress
COLT 1 2135Z+40 30-32 As Req’d SEAD
COLT 2 2135Z+40 32-34 As Req’d SEAD
PONT 1 2151Z 20-22 SOUTH STRIKE
SPRING 1 2152Z 16-18 SOUTH STRIKE
DODGE 1 2153Z 12-14 NORTH STRIKE
TUSK 1 2156Z SRF-12 SOUTH INT
 3 SEAD
M
A
1 CAP
R
Location Unknown S
3 SEAD
H
North HQ-7
BE 288/10 East HQ-7
Bullseye
A
BE 078/4
CAP L
37°93’ N COLT 1 ASSIGNED AREA
North SA-2COLT 2 ASSIGNED AREA
BE 241/18

Flight Color Code

2 Green = CAP/Escort
Orange = SEAD
Blue = Strike
South HQ-7 Yellow = CAS/Interdiction
South SA-2 BE 198/24
BE 218/30

SEAD Gameplan
Colt 1 (Player) F-16C flight CALLSIGN TOT/VUL ALT EGRESS MSN
1
engages north SA-2 with AGM-
88; engages other active radar FORD 1 2130Z+40 30-32 As Req’d CAP
sites north of 37° 93’ if able. FORD 2 2130Z+40 32-34 As Req’d CAP

Colt 2 F-16C flight engages COLT 1 2135Z+40 30-32 As Req’d SEAD

2
south SA-2 with AGM-88; COLT 2 2135Z+40 32-34 As Req’d SEAD
engages other active radar sites
south of 37° 93’ if able PONT 1 2151Z 20-22 SOUTH STRIKE
SPRING 1 2152Z 16-18 SOUTH STRIKE
Colt F-16C flights withdraw to
3
cover package ingress/egress DODGE 1 2153Z 12-14 NORTH STRIKE
TUSK 1 2156Z SRF-12 SOUTH INT
 SEAD
M
A
CAP
R
Location Unknown S
1
SEAD
H
20-22
2151Z Bullseye
A
CAP L
3 4
2

16-18 SRF-12
2156Z Flight Color Code
2152Z
12-14 Green = CAP/Escort
2153Z Orange = SEAD
Blue = Strike
Yellow = CAS/Interdiction

Strike Gameplan
Pontiac 1 B-1B attacks C3 node CALLSIGN TOT/VUL ALT EGRESS MSN
1
with AGM-154 JSOW
FORD 1 2130Z+40 30-32 As Req’d CAP
Springfield 1 F/A-18C flight FORD 2 2130Z+40 32-34 As Req’d CAP
2
attacks SCUD B site with GBU-
31v1 JDAM COLT 1 2135Z+40 30-32 As Req’d SEAD
COLT 2 2135Z+40 32-34 As Req’d SEAD
Dodge 1 F-15E flight attacks
3 PONT 1 2151Z 20-22 SOUTH STRIKE
weapons storage facility with
GBU-31v3 JDAM
SPRING 1 2152Z 16-18 SOUTH STRIKE

4 Tusk 1 A-10C flight attacks DODGE 1 2153Z 12-14 NORTH STRIKE

armor with AGM-65, GBU-12/38
TUSK 1 2156Z SRF-12 SOUTH INT
and Guns
COMMUNICATIONS FLOW

• Set VHF (COMM 2) radio to CH 1 (127.0) for communications with your flight

• Set UHF (COMM 1) radio to the proper frequency for different mission phases

DEPARTURE

NELLIS ATC
CH 4 : 327.0
SHELL
CH 14 : 241.0

STRIKE COMMON AIR REFUELING

DARKSTAR ARCO
CH 16 : 305.0 CH 15 : 245.0

RECOVERY

NELLIS ATC
CH 4 : 327.0