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Airpower Summary: October 26
Posted 11/6/2009 Updated 11/6/2009
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Release Number: 271009
11/6/2009 - SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan in the following operations October 26, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.
Air Operations in Afghanistan:
Gardez
Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft flew armed overwatch for a friendly forces convoy. When the convoy had to leave four vehicles behind, aircrews immediately responded with area reconnaissance and confirmed coordinates of an enemy force position in the immediate area. Precision guided munitions were released on the enemy position, destroying the target and preventing the enemy from gaining access of the vehicles. The aircraft continued to search for enemy personnel in the vicinity and to provide ongoing surveillance for the convoy.
Qal-E-Naw
Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft were providing armed overwatch for friendly forces at a helicopter incident. A request for air power assistance was made to deter any enemy action around the site. Several shows of force were conducted, with flares expended, when enemy forces were seen in the area. The shows of force were successful as the enemy forces left the area.
Chahar Bagh
Coalition aircraft were providing armed overwatch for friendly forces. When friendly forces came under enemy small arms fire, a show of force was conducted to deter the enemy action. The show of force stopped the enemy fire and allowed friendly forces to capture the enemy forces.
A-10 aircraft provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. A show of force was requested and performed to reassure friendly forces and deter enemy action.
Asmar
Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. When friendly forces came under enemy small arms fire, a request for air power assistance was made to deter the enemy action. When the coordinates for the point of origin of the enemy fire were confirmed, several strafing runs on the position were made, a show of force was conducted, with flares expended, and a precision guided munition was dropped on target to end the enemy action.
Air Force MQ-1B Predator, B-1B, F-15E and F-16C aircraft in the air provided armed overwatch for friendly forces and a convoy. When the convoy was hit by two Improvised Explosive Devices, and a large group of enemy fighters were observed positioning to attack the convoy, a missile and precision guided munitions were released on the enemy position. The enemy attack was thwarted and the enemy retreated. After the initial strike, the enemy reassembled, and was subsequent air strikes were executed until the enemy force was driven from the area.
Lashkar Gah
Air Force B-1B Lancer and A-10 aircraft were providing armed overwatch for friendly forces. The aircraft were also providing surveillance and reconnaissance in the area when enemy personnel were seen in the vicinity of a known fighting position. The personnel were not able to be identified as hostile so shows of force were performed, with flares expended, sending the personnel fleeing the area.
Air Operations in Iraq:
Nothing significant to report
Air Power Statistics:
Air Mobility
U.S. Air Force airlift sorties: 150
Short tons of delivered cargo: 568
Passengers: nearly 4,000
Airdropped cargo: nearly 18,000 pounds
Close Air Support
Sorties flown to support ISAF & Afghan security forces: 74
Sorties flown to support Operation IRAQI FREEDOM: 24
Surveillance & Reconnaissance
Sorties flown in Afghanistan: 28
Sorties flown in Iraq: 26
Tactical reconnaissance sorties flown in Iraq: 2
Medical Evacuation
On October 25, Air Force HH-60 aircrew and Pararescue men transported 5 patients
Aerial Refueling:
Sorties flown: 41
Fuel delivered: 2.6 million pounds
Aircraft refueled: 206
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