"The Russians are weakening. Marines successfully landed on the Sector C islands about 8 hours ago and met with minimal resistance. It was almost a replay of Operation Desert Storm. It appears that some of the Russian soldiers were forced into serving their army against their will; which makes for a volatile situation on their part. One of them even revealed the location of some plans and placement maps of some very strategically important targets of which we had no idea even existed. Well, this event is going to change our plans and hopefully, shorten our operational tour."
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"Recon shows an armored division on the southern tip of the sector D island. Satellite photos show them as just sitting ducks, just waiting to be blown to smithereens. That won't be your job, however. That task is assigned to some Marine Warthogs which are based here as of today. You are assigned to be their escort and pull a wild weasel just a few moments before they show up. Oh yeah, I forgot to mention...those Harriers that arrived today with the A-10 team...you'll be taking those birds in tonight. Hope you guys didn't forget how to VIFF. I know its been a while since you were cross trained, but we'll probably be using these for the rest of the operation, so get used to them. Be on the lookout for enemy aircraft patrolling the area...do it to it!"
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MISSION OBJECTIVE
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Destroy all enemy SAM and AAA threats so the A-10 team can do their job of wiping out all the tanks. Then provide air cover until the mission goals are reached.
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ORDER OF BATTLE
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Force Size : 5
Aircraft : 2 - AV-8B Harrier IIs, 3 A-10 Warthogs
Recommended weapons : 6 Mavericks and 2 Sidewinders.
You will be supported by: your wingie
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THREAT DATA
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GROUND THREATS : SAMs, AAA.
AIR OPPOSITION : Possible MI-24 HIND-Ds, KA-50 Hokums, Migs and Sukhois.
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Back on the ship...
Absolutely amazing!!!
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This mission took alot of balls, and even more intelligence for you to reach this screen. You were faced with some very skilled enemy targets. You obviously are an expert at mudslinging, SAM spoofing and evading AAA, as well as a heck of a shot with the missiles and guns. The brass is gonna shit when they review the mission recorder footage. Well maybe you'll even get a promotion out of this one!
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Back on the ship...
OK, OK, OK!!
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Yea, this one is a toughie. But it's not impossible, read on...
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At about 5 nm before your first waypoint you need to get setup for the coming onslaught of SAM and AAA: 1-switch your radar to IR, 10nm range, 2-switch to your Mavs, 3-Slow to 300 kts, 4-Set your VECT nozzles to -40 degrees, 5-Remain at Angels 2 AGL, 6-Set your wingie for Combat Spread, Line Abreast Formation, 7-Turn on your Jammers. When this is all completed you've got to select a target for your wingman and tell him to attack targets of that type (Alt-W), then you can select the other of the 2 evils and begin assaulting them. You've got to try to keep steady the whole time you have missiles in the air. Also, you've got to get the AAA cleaned out the first time through or you'll end up feeling like Swiss Cheese (and have to read this miserable screen again). Then worry about the air threats. Hang out over the target area until the A-10s have completed their job. Good luck!! (you'll need it!)
