3 Squadron participation in missions
Posted: 29 Jun 2020, 09:12
Following a team talk within 3 Squadron given the inadequate short-term support for the F-16 from ED, they have decided to add Falcon 4.0 BMS into their facilities, and take a lesser role within the RAF Air operational flying program.
We, the admin team, have backed fully their choice, and will make certain they always get our complete support and encourage everyone in 3 Squadron to remain a fully active member of RAF Air.
The Squadron requests that mission planners make a provision for a single flight of F-16s in every mission we run on Tuesday operations, but with the proviso that their tasks are limited in the short term to attainable goals, and goals that will not impact on any other aspect of the mission in order that non-attendance will not mar the wider operation, but will also allow them to be flexible regarding joining in. This measure will remain in force until such time that the ED F-16s are sufficiently complete to allow a complete training program on the ED platform, and sufficient weapon systems to make full participation in operations feasible.
We apologise to the mission writers for all the uncertainty that has existed recently, but clearly, the issue has, and remains beyond our control currently.
We, the admin team, have backed fully their choice, and will make certain they always get our complete support and encourage everyone in 3 Squadron to remain a fully active member of RAF Air.
The Squadron requests that mission planners make a provision for a single flight of F-16s in every mission we run on Tuesday operations, but with the proviso that their tasks are limited in the short term to attainable goals, and goals that will not impact on any other aspect of the mission in order that non-attendance will not mar the wider operation, but will also allow them to be flexible regarding joining in. This measure will remain in force until such time that the ED F-16s are sufficiently complete to allow a complete training program on the ED platform, and sufficient weapon systems to make full participation in operations feasible.
We apologise to the mission writers for all the uncertainty that has existed recently, but clearly, the issue has, and remains beyond our control currently.