Apache and Harrier joint ops - A test

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Wee Neal 0414
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Apache and Harrier joint ops - A test

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Hi all

would anyone be willing to fly the Harrier on a Monday evening with 60 Sqn? I am looking at what would work with a joint op with the Apache and FW CAS. I know that Paul has already tried buddy lasing with the A10 so we know that in principle it works, I would now like to try this in an operational situation.

My initial scenario would be a target area, say a bridge head, which is protected by SAM and armour. The Apache will recce and identify targets/ mark targets, which we will notify via MGRS Grids. We will also lase targets for your weapon deployment. The initial trial will be simplistic to consider comms and SOP for correct target acquisition. The second stage will be a more robust enemy with SAM network and interlocking ground targets. I see this second stage trial as a bit more challenging.

Clearly I may be over simplifying the approach but I think it will add alot to DCS missions.

Welcome thoughts

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Neal
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a tomcat might well be interested in this :D
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Hi Neal,

Only just seen this, i will ask my lads on discord for you now!

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I have pilots willing to help you already bud, so lets disvuss wgat you would like and 1(F) will happily assist you lads!
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Hi Matt, not a problem if they cant do this week, more a plan for the future

Thanks

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I have Basher that belives this week is fine if thats your plan....only thing is he would beg for you to use discord as his pc has issues with teamspeak bud
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Hi Matt

I am sure we can sort that. We would do the operational flying with SRS.

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Neal
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Oh yes, naturally its only for the brief and debrief.....he just cant get on TS his side lol
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