"Marine Corps forces successfully pummelled enemy armored columns and are now forming a defensive line from which they will make further advances. We will be in the air constantly over the 24 hours so I hope you guys got plenty of rest."
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MISSION BRIEFING
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"An urgent situation has arisen. A large Russian carrier task force is vectoring towards us at this very moment. We will be springing an attack on them later in the day. Right now we need to clean house on their air support so we can successfully sink those ships later without a hitch. Recon shows not one, but two Kiev class carriers in the task force. You guys are to nail the YAK-141s that will rise from their decks once you've been spotted. Steer clear of the task force itself... recon also shows this task force is laden with missile cruisers. You'll need to do some fancy flying to keep your six clear. "
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MISSION OBJECTIVE
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Destroy all YAK-141s in the air or on the carrier decks.
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ORDER OF BATTLE
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Force Size : 5
Aircraft : F/A-18D Hornets
Recommended weapons : 8 AMRAAMs and 2 Sidewinders, all the fuel you can carry.
You will be supported by: your wingies
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THREAT DATA
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GROUND THREATS : SAMs, AAA.
AIR OPPOSITION : YAK-141s, possible KA-50 Hokums.
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Back on the ship...
No sweat!!!
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But how many wingmen did you lose??
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Back on the ship...
Simpleton U!!
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Yea, that's where you got your degree... must've been in basket weaving!
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TIP:
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Don't even think about trying to invade the space of the task force or you'll lose your butt to SAMs, and so will your wingmen. Just hang back about 5-10 nm from the task force perimeter at about 15,000 feet; its much easier to spoof a SAM or AAM from that altitude. Also, the YAKs will have to come to you where you will have a significant energy advantage which you can use to make high speed dives on the upcoming YAKs. Keep your six clear!