Airpower Summary for March 24

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03.27.2010

Courtesy Story

United States Air Forces Central           

SOUTHWEST ASIA — Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan in the following operations March 24 according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.

Air Operations in Afghanistan:

Close Air Support

Asmar, Regional Command-East
U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircrews released precision-guided munitions against enemy forces attacking friendly forces from multiple positions. Ground forces confirmed the aircrew's actions neutralized enemy forces.

U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircrews released precision-guided munitions against advancing enemy forces attacking friendly ground forces. The aircrews also released precision-guided munitions against an enemy fighting position. Friendly ground forces declared the aircrews' actions were successful. Aircrews then provided armed overwatch and conducted a show of force, releasing flares, for friendly forces near a disabled helicopter. The aircrews then escorted U.S. and Coalition helicopter aircrews recovering personnel from the disabled helicopter.

Helmand Province, RC-S
U.S. Marine AV-8B Harrier II pilots strafed enemy forces attacking friendly ground forces. Ground forces confirmed the pilots' actions were successful. Pilots then continued to provide armed overwatch for friendly forces and conducted armed reconnaissance, conducting a successful show of force, with flares launched, to deter enemy actions.

Shahidan, RC-E
U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircrews conducted armed reconnaissance and a show of force. The show of force was declared successful by forces on the ground.

Moqor, RC-E
U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon pilots provided armed overwatch for friendly forces under attack. Pilots conducted a show of force above enemy positions, expending flares, meeting the ground commander's intent.

Jalalabad, RC-E
U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly forces and conducted multiple shows of force to deter enemy action against friendly forces. A joint terminal attack controller declared the shows of force successful.

Airlift Action

Nothing significant to report today


Air Operations in Iraq:

Nothing significant to report today


Air Power Statistics:

Close Air Support:
Sorties flown to support ISAF & Afghan security forces: 83
Sorties flown to support Operation IRAQI FREEDOM: 20

Surveillance & Reconnaissance:
Sorties flown in Afghanistan: 39
Sorties flown in Iraq: 28

On March 23
Air Mobility:
U.S. Air Force airlift sorties: 190
Short tons of delivered cargo: 798
Passengers: approximately 4,200
Airdropped cargo: None

Aerial Refueling:
Sorties flown: 46
Fuel delivered: approximately 2.8 million pounds
Aircraft refueled: 229

Personnel Recovery, Casualty Evacuation and Aero-medical Evacuations:
Casualty Evacuation -- Air Force Rescue Airmen transported 7 patients
Saves: 2
Assists: 5
Other: 0
Hero Flights: 0
Sorties flown to support OEF: 13
Sorties flown to support OIF: 2

• Date Taken: 03.27.2010
• Date Posted: 03.27.2010 13:05
• Story ID: 47312
• Location: (UNDISCLOSED LOCATION)