Dragon's Perch Mission 5 - "No runway for you!

Mission Briefing: Operation Night Strike - Runway Suppression on Guam

Situation Overview:

• Recent Successes:

  • We successfully degraded/eliminated the SAM threat on Guam.
  • Bomber aircraft China intended to base at Guam for operations against our northern bases were neutralized.
  • Helicopter operations successfully intercepted speedboats carrying special ops troops aiming to attack Rota Airport.

• Current Assessment:

  • China acknowledges our commitment to retaking Guam.
  • Repairs to their carrier group have been completed, significantly increasing aircraft operations from their carriers and Guam-based airports.
  • Intelligence suggests a 2nd carrier group may be moving into position east of Guam, but its location is currently unknown.

Mission Objective:

• Reduce the air threat from Guam by cratering the runways at the island's airports, ensuring no aircraft can take off or land.

Operational Challenges:

• Increased Enemy Air Activity:

  • China has bolstered airborne patrols over Guam.
  • Any approach to Guam has triggered strong responses from carrier- and land-based aircraft.

• Resource Limitations:

  • Due to high operational tempo, we face temporary shortages of guided munitions.

Mission Plan:

1. Strike Teams (F/A-18 "Nightmare Flights")

   • Execute low-level bomb runs using high-drag bombs to crater runways.
   • Operate under the cover of darkness to minimize detection.

2. Combat Air Patrol (F-16s and Optional F-14s):

   • Provide air superiority over and around Guam.
   • Engage any hostile aircraft threatening the strike teams.

Key Notes:

• Mission Timing: Night operation to reduce visibility and enhance survivability.
• Enemy Air Response: Expect strong and coordinated opposition from both carrier-based and land-based aircraft.
• Ground Assault Preparation: This mission is critical to pave the way for our upcoming ground assault to retake Guam.

Flight Assignments:

• F/A-18 Strike Flights: Low-level bombing runs on runways.
• F-16 CAP Flights: Primary air cover.
• Optional F-14 CAP Flights: Additional air cover if sufficient pilots are available.

Success Criteria:

• Effective runway cratering, denying enemy aircraft the ability to operate from Guam.
• Ensuring strike team survivability with CAP support.

Good luck, pilots. Let's clear the skies and set the stage for retaking Guam.