22nd June Operation Oh Man!

[0405 Andrew]

All squadrons please be aware of a developing situation in the straights of Hormuz.

We are monitoring the situation along the northern coastline and have increased the threat notification to forces training at the Omani-British Joint Training Area just west of Al Duqm.

The Omani government appears to be in a state of confusion after the death of it's newly appointed leader. No successor has been appointed yet, but our government has given a statement saying that we will offer any assistance needed to one of our most respected allies.

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[0405 Andrew]

All Squadrons:
Be ready to deploy at 96 hours notice.

Iran
A large build up of trucks and support vehicles are massing in the Bandar Abbas area. Naval assets and small civilian vessels have been observed heading to this area.
Intel is suggesting that a Coup is underway in Oman. This will have very severe consequences if the deep water facilities are then denied to us. Intel is also considering the implications of two hostile states either side of the Hormuz straight and how that would affect shipping.

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[0405 Andrew]

All Squadrons:
Be ready to deploy at 96 hours notice.

Senior military planners are working through the options and are redeploying forces where needed.
The political situation is not clear and all units will redeploy and wait for tasking.

1F currently on board Stennis and being redeployed from operation Atlanta off the coast of Somalia ETA 4 days

97 Squadron, currently stationed at Kutaisi deploy to Al Minhab ASAP.

3F Currently stationed at Vaziani deploy to Al Minhab ASAP.

892 Currently on the Teddy Roosevelt and steaming to Oman from the Indian ocean where it is currently working on Operation Kipion.

11F Currently on the George Washington on a shore visit at Mina Salman Port, Bahrain. Deploy to the western Persian Gulf. If the GW is unable to proceed 11F will move to the TR.

16(R) OCU Currently Deployed at Al Dhafra.

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[0405 Andrew]

Intel report:

There has been an increase in traffic between Iran and Oman. Cargo ships have been spotted unloading army trucks on the Oman coast.
Planners are watching and have advised the government that these look like military supplies and the fear is a strong Iranian military presence could be built on the Omani coast. The ground being very good for defence and embedded units would be very hard to dislodge.
A strong presence here would certainly threaten the Straight of Hormuz.

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UK Media:

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[0405 Andrew]

We have been asked to plan a limited strike on ports and facilities in Iran that are supplying military assistance to the Safavi coup.

The main objective of the mission will be to disconnect the support from Iran to Safavi. Secondary we would like to degrade naval facilities and SAM Network in the Bandar Abbas area. Targets will be Given in the next 96 hours.

SAM Report:
The Strait of Hormuz is moderately exposed. The S-200VE deployed in Bandar Abbas leaves the area vulnerable to advanced fighter jets, low-observable cruise missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). The PAD layer consists of one Hawk MIM-23 and one Chinese HQ-2. While these systems focus on the low-altitude blindspot of the S-200, they are largely impotent in the face of maneuvering targets and powerful jamming.

Abu Musa Island serves as a forward early warning post and staging point for special operations forces. Despite its strategic position near international shipping lines, the island lacks major military installations. The local MIM-23 Hawk site is a folder cannon, aimed at increasing the survivability of more important assets such as radars and missiles launchers on the mainland. An unknown number of naval SAMs carried by IRGC-N vessels provide additional AD in the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC-N is scheduled to receive the latest naval version of the Sayyad in the near future.

A recently deployed MIM-23 Hawk in Chabahar is the only SAM system on the coast of the Gulf of Oman. As Chabahar is undergoing multi-billion-dollar investment and is on route to become Iran’s key deep-water port, the city will likely be one of the first recipients of the Sayyad 3 or 4 SAMs. The area hosts two major IRGC-N/IRIN bases and serves as a gateway to both the Strait of Hormuz and the eastern Iranian airspace.

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The News

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[0405 Andrew]

Initial planning

Arleigh Burke Guided Missile destroyer will launch an attack at first light targeting the known Iranian Sam systems.
This will be followed by SEAD aircraft from 20th Fighter wing based at Al Dhafra.

All SAM systems should be disabled by 07:02

RAF Air squadrons will be required to strike targets immediately after the Tomahawk and SEAD strikes at 07:00 local time.

1F have deployed to Al Minhab - Will attack ships and ground targets at 40R DP 332 866. Intel to follow.

97 Squadron, Al Minhab - Will attack ships and ground targets at 40R DP 409 703. Intel to follow.

3F, Al Minhab - Will strike UAV installation at 40R CQ 974 549. Intel to follow.

892, Teddy Roosevelt- Will strike arms dump at 40R DR 777 570. Intel to follow.

11F have transferred to the Teddy Roosevelt- Will Provide CAP over strike groups.
11F TR- Strike C130's on apron at 40R DP 236 940. Intel to follow.

16(R) OCU Have deployed to Al Minhab- Will strike port facilities at 40R DQ 077 977. Intel to follow

And the news:

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[0405 Andrew]

Military advisers are urging a quick military strike on several key points.

Delays will lead to Iranian increased capabilities in Oman. We have already observed that an F5 and F14 squadron have been moved back from Bandar Abbas to Jiroft.
Transport ships are landing troops and supplies at locations in Northern Oman with C-130's being observed landing at Khasab. It is feared that with every day that passes air defences could be built up along the Oman coast.

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[Flyco]

The last time I flew over Iran, we were intercepted by a pair of F-4s. Of course, that was under the old Regime, who were, allegedly, friendly - but they didn't look it!

[0405 Andrew]

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[0405 Andrew]

Please find attached intel .miz file.

Miz file to be returned by Sunday 20th 06:00 BST

I require all squadrons to plan way points as usual. Zoom in to the map to see your target locations.

If tankers are required please add them to your returned .miz file and let me know that you have set/moved them.
If you would like to change take off location, that is also not a problem but please let me know.
The bullseye is currently located on 892's target, please move if needed, if moved please let me know so I can liaise with other squadrons.
Weather and time is as the miz file




Mission OH MAN! 22nd June Briefing 19:30 - Take off at 20:00
Squadron commanders briefing 19:15

A cruise missile strike will hit all known Sam sites at 07:30 this will be followed by a SEAD follow up strike 07:40.

RAF AIR will follow.
All squadrons should be TOT of 07:50 or as close as possible.

1F - COLT- have deployed to Al Minhab - Will attack ships and ground targets at 40R DP 332 866. Cargo ships are a priority. Vehicle mounted ZSU 23-2 have been seen in the area, intel 10 hours old.

97 Squadron -PONTIAC- Al Minhab - Will attack ships and ground targets in the vicinity of 40R DP 409 703, this is a staging area and vehicles may be moving away from the landing area, you are free to engage vehicles in the area. Vehicle mounted ZSU 23-2 have been seen in the area, intel 10 hours old.

3F, Al Minhab -FORD- Will strike UAV installation at 40R CQ 944 542. Target buildings and storage tanks, air defences unknown. A Sina- Class naval vessel has been seen patrolling in this area.

892,- Teddy Roosevelt- ENFIELD- Will strike arms dump at 40R DR 777 570. Truck Convoys have been seen leaving arms dump heading for Bandar Abbas port. Dump is believed to be lightly defended.

11F have transferred to the Teddy Roosevelt- UZI - Will Provide CAP over strike groups. There are Mig-29's at Bandar Abbas, these may be taken out in the cruise missile strikes unless they have been scrambled, F-5 and F-14 squadrons stationed at Jiroft see intel map.
11F TR- Strike C130's on apron at 40R DP 236 940. Strike only if you have the capacity. This is a harassment attack, target C-130's. ZSU 23-2 have been seen in the area, intel 4 hours old.

16(R) OCU Have deployed to Al Minhab-SPRINGFIELD- Will strike port facilities at 40R DQ 077 977. Destroy port loading facilities and docks. Fast speed "Boghammer" boats may be in the area.