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SOUTHWEST ASIA — In Afghanistan, a U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer provided two shows of force, releasing multiple flares, for coalition ground forces receiving small arms fire near Oruzgan. A Joint Terminal Attack Controller reported that the insurgents, firing from a compound, ceased fire after the shows of force.
Near Sangin, U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles dropped a Guided Bomb Unit-38 on a building where insurgents had retreated to after firing rocket-propelled grenades and small arms at coalition forces. A JTAC confirmed the building was destroyed.
U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets dropped GBU-12s on an insurgent compound near Sangin. A JTAC confirmed the desired target was hit.
In total, 45 close air support missions were flown in support of the International Security Assistance Force and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and route patrols.
Seven U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan. U.S. Navy fighter aircraft performed in non-traditional ISR roles with their electro-optical and infrared sensors.
In Iraq, F-16 Fighting Falcons provided over watch for a downed helicopter near Mahmudiyah. The pilots looked for insurgents gathering in the area. The pilots also provided reconnaissance over a nearby petroleum center and a suspected mortar position.
Other F-16s were called to provide over watch for a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter that was downed by enemy fire south of Baghdad. The pilots also searched for insurgents who attacked coalition forces at the crash site. The pilots were also instructed to search for a vehicle that stopped and reportedly set an object in the road.
Near Baghdad, U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs provided a show of force and released multiple flares for coalition forces receiving small arms fire. A JTAC reported the show of force produced good effects.
A-10 Thunderbolt IIs conducted reconnaissance for suspicious activity and IED placers at multiple locations and routes near Baghdad.
Near Bayji, F-16s conducted over watch of a coalition convoy and searched multiple routes for insurgents placing improvised explosive devices.
Other F-16s watched over coalition forces placing barriers near Baghdad. The pilots also supported nearby coalition forces salvaging a vehicle that struck an IED.
Near Najaf, F-16s provided over watch for a coalition convoy.
A-10 pilots witnessed a firefight break out near Mahmudiyah. The pilots were unsure who was firing and reported the location to a JTAC. The JTAC requested a show of force to show insurgents that there was air support in the area. The JTAC reported the show of force was successful.
F/A-18s conducted reconnaissance for coalition forces searching a village near Hawija. The pilots reported the coordinates of an individual running to the village and suspicious activity associated with a vehicle in the open.
Royal Air Force GR-4 Tornados provided reconnaissance for suspected enemy mortar positions near Mahmudiyah. The pilots reported vehicles loading and unloading objects nearby.
In total, coalition aircraft flew 62 close air support missions for Operation Iraqi Freedom. These missions provided support to coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.
Additionally, 17 U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy and Royal Air Force ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq. U.S. Navy fighter aircraft performed in non-traditional ISR roles with electro-optical and infrared sensors.
U.S. Air Force C-130s and C-17s provided intra-theater heavy airlift support, helping to sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. Approximately 155 airlift sorties were flown; nearly 590 tons of cargo were delivered, and more than 3,800 passengers were transported. This included about 27,600 pounds of troop re-supply air-dropped in Afghanistan.
Coalition C-130 crews from Australia and Japan flew in support of OIF or OEF.
On April 3, U.S. Air Force, Royal Air Force and French Air Force crews flew 41 sorties and off-loaded more than 2.8 million pounds of fuel.
| Date Taken: | 04.06.2007 |
| Date Posted: | 04.06.2007 15:09 |
| Story ID: | 9796 |
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