SOUTHWEST ASIA — Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan in the following operations November 8 according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.
Air Operations in Afghanistan:
Chahar Bagh
Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft provided armed overwatch for friendly forces patrols. When several friendly forces patrols reported receiving enemy small arms fire, a request for air power assistance was made. The point of origin for the enemy fire was confirmed and a strafing run was made, terminating the enemy fire.
Navy F/A-18A Hornet aircraft provided armed overwatch and route clearance for a friendly forces patrol. Activity at an enemy position was observed and a show of force was requested to deter any potential enemy action. The show of force was considered successful when no enemy action was noted.
Shurakian
Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft flew armed overwatch for a friendly forces patrol. A call for a show of force was received when enemy forces fired on the friendly forces in an attempt to draw them into an ambush. The show of force (with flares expended) was successfully performed and deterred any enemy action.
Morghab
A-10 aircraft conducted armed overwatch for friendly forces. When enemy activity was observed at an enemy fighting position, air power was called in to intervene. Shows of force were demonstrated and were successful in deterring any enemy action.
Sangin
Navy F/A-18C Hornet aircraft provided area reconnaissance for friendly forces. When enemy personnel were seen roadside in a ditch, strafing runs were conducted to deter and end any enemy action at the location.
Qalat
B-1B aircraft provided armed overwatch for a friendly forces and reconnaissance for possible improvised explosive device emplacers. When the friendly forces reported receiving intermittent small arms fire, a show of force was conducted which ended the enemy fire.
Air Operations in Iraq:
No significant action to report in the last 24 hours.
Air Power Statistics:
Air Mobility:
U.S. Air Force airlift sorties: 163
Short tons of delivered cargo: 759
Passengers: nearly 3,600
Airdropped cargo: nearly 150,000 pounds
Close Air Support:
Sorties flown to support ISAF & Afghan security forces: 70
Sorties flown to support Operation IRAQI FREEDOM: 22
Surveillance & Reconnaissance:
Sorties flown in Afghanistan: 29
Sorties flown in Iraq: 29
Tactical reconnaissance sorties flown in Afghanistan: 2 (USN)
Tactical reconnaissance sorties flown in Iraq: 2 (USAF)
Medical Evacuation:
On November 07, Air Force HH-60 aircrew and Pararescue Airmen transported 5 patients
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