10 Percent True and Sedlo Present: Operation Inherent Resolve - An A-10C II Tank Killer Mission (ver 2.9.A001)

[Sedlo]

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CURRENT VERSION: 2024-04-26b
DOWNLOAD LINK: https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3332633/

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NOTE: THIS IS A SINGLE-PLAYER MISSION.  IT USES SCRIPTS AND TRIGGERS THAT ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH MULTIPLAYER STYLE PLAY.  

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Welcome to Inherent Resolve, a DCS A-10C II Tank Killer mission designed by Sedlo for the 10 Percent True Podcast.

This is a Close Air Support Mission set on the Syria Map and can be played single-player only.  See Read_Me file in the included .zip for more information.

There are two versions of this mission inside the zip file.  One is a Cold Start and the other an Air Start.  The Air Start version puts you at the refueling track, full of gas and ready to take on any tasking you receive.  It is recommended to fly the Cold Start Version first though, as you will receive more information about the mission.

This mission is designed for players who are proficient in the DCS A-10C II module and its weapons systems.  Examples of challenges you may face include:

•    Basic aircraft handling, such as take offs and landings
•    Use of the various radio and navigation systems.
•    Air to Air Refueling.
•    Dynamic re-tasking in a fast-paced environment.
•    Use of the targeting pod and employment of weapons systems.

(It is essential that you read and understand the included mission briefing documents AND the Read_Me file included in the .zip)

In addition, familiarity with US military terms and abbreviations is helpful to understand what is going on in the flight.  

NOTE: You MUST own the DCS A-10C II Tank Killer module and you MUST own UGRA MEDIA’s Syria Terrain in order to play this mission!

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INSTALLATION: Unzip the contents of the download to your folder at Saved Games\DCS.openbeta\Missions

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MISSION OBJECTIVES

Today’s mission (XR-352-P) has three main objectives:

•    Provide On Call CAS support in the southern Section of the AO from 06:30z to 09:00z.
•    Train with 93rd ARW out of Fairchild AFB, newly arrived in theatre.
•    Familiarization with Local area and AO procedures

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WEATHER AND NOTAMS

OVERVIEW

A weakening high-pressure system overhead the southern AO will slowly give way to a warm front approaching from the Mediterranean.  Weather throughout the AO is good VFR, light winds, visibility more than 10 miles and ceilings around 10,000ft.

METAR/TAF
KING HUSSEIN AB (OJMF) METAR/TAF
METAR OJMF 0400Z 30012KT 10SM SCT100 10/1 Q1013 2992
TAF OMJF  060404 P10SM SCT100 FM 061000 30020KT P7SM HZ BKN100

H4 AIRBASE (IQ-0400) METAR/TAF
METAR IQ-0400 0400Z 34002KT 10SM SCT110 8/1 Q1013 2992
TAF IQ-0400 060404 P10SM SCT110 FM 061000 30030KT P3SM HZ BKN60

H3 AIRBASE (IQ-0020) METAR/TAF
METAR IQ-0020 0400Z 01011KT 10SM BKN100 6/1 Q1013 2992
TAF IQ-0020 060404 P10SM SCT110 FM 061000 30030KT P3SM HZ BKN60

NOTAMS
C007 - OJMF TAXIWAY C, C3, C4 CLOSED UFN
C036 - OJMF TACAN (10X, AJQ) U/S FROM 0100Z-0400Z DEC.6
C991 - OJMF LIGHTING RWY 31 TO READ: AW INSTEAD OF AO  
C216 – OJMF VHF TWR FREQ 119.7 U/S UFN.  CTC TWR 121.0 UFN
C217 – OJMF VHF ATIS FREQ 129.75 U/S UFN.

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INTELLIGENCE UPDATE

OVERVIEW 06 DECEMBER 2016 AT 01:00 ZULU

Daesh fighters are expected to make a final move on the town of Palmyra this morning after taking the airport late last night.  

The Syrian Army has retreated to the Palmyra Army Depot and are expected to hold the base against the current Daesh attack.  The Palmyra Army Depot is a suspected WMD storage area, and it’s in Syria’s best interest to secure these weapons from being compromised.

The State Department and OGA have reached out to the Syrian leadership to offer assistance in securing the WMD but all offers have been declined.

The COALITION partners have determined that WMD falling into the hands of DAESH is to be avoided at all cost.
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The Russian Navy Task Force centered around t
he Cruiser VARYAG is expected to make port at Tartus this afternoon.  Refueling and replenishment operations are expected to take 12 hours.  
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RIVET JOINT has detected indications of a new SA-3 battery located at TYIAS airbase.  The proximity to the FEBA near Palmyra indicates that the Syrians intend to hold TIYAS in the face of any organized Daesh attack.
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The new teletype link (POLECAT) between the Syrian Ministry of Defense, RUAFHQ and JACKAL is now operational. This development is meant to ensure positive communications between military leadership on all sides of the situation in Syrian.
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MISSION PLANNING

Mission Number – XR-352-P

Departure: VFR Departure runway 31 from C2 (8998 ft remaining)
Afterburner: Yes
Departure Instructions: VFR 31 Dep LEFT turn heading 180 maintain 6000.  

Note: There is no ATC control outside the OJMF control zone.  OJMF Control Zone extends in a 10nm radius up to 5500ft MSL

•    Ford 51 will depart runway 31 with an immediate left turn to heading 180.  Expect to be pushed to FOCUS control leaving 5000ft.
•    Rendezvous and refuel with Texaco 51 at Steer Point 2 (ADDER).  
•    Take Up On-Call CAS with an orbit overhead Steer Point 3 (Al-Tanf)
•    VUL time is 0630-0900 Z.
•    Following VUL time, TEXACO 51 will be available for refueling if desired.
•    Expect the visual approach and overhead break runway 31.
•    When overhead Syrian Territory, ensure you are EAST of the 38 E line.

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THREATS

The Syrian Air Force has increased operations dramatically in the last 24 hours.  Yesterday, they carried out multiple airstrikes in defense of the city of Palmyra.  SU-24 and MiG-29 attacks were observed, with all operations out of the TIYAS airbase.  

Russian SU-35 CAP patrols have been observed in and around the port of TARTUS, which coincides with the expected arrival of their naval task force later today.
Syrian Air Force has MiG-29 on alert at TIYAS and SHAYRAT airbases, all believed to be in a 15-minute alert status.

Russian SU-35 are on 5-minute alert at Latakia Airbase.
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Syrian IADS network is still operational.  Damascus is defended by long range SA-5 and SA-2 batteries.

SA-2, SA-3 and SA-6 batteries near the airbase at TIYAS are operational.
High volumes of AAA and MANPADS expected throughout the AO.

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RULES OF ENGAGMENT

ROE Weapons Tight – Do not fire unless under direct attack or authorized via JACKAL or FOCUS control.

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Edited April 27, 2024 by Sedlo

[Ready]

Nice! Will check it out once I return from holidays. 

[Spirale]

What a good surprise Sedlo: you've done this mission for the A10C!

Thx a lot

[Sedlo]

Version 1.261 now uploaded... corrected frequency kneeboards, presets and mission brief.

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3332633/

[Evil.Bonsai]

Why do we need to be proficient in F16C?

 

"This mission is designed for players who are proficient in the DCS F-16C module and its weapons systems. "

Edited October 5, 2023 by Evil.Bonsai

[MAXsenna]

On 10/6/2023 at 1:44 AM, Evil.Bonsai said:

Why do we need to be proficient in F16C?

 

"This mission is designed for players who are proficient in the DCS F-16C module and its weapons systems. "

 

Probably left over/incorrected text from the F-16 version. If you read a little closer, it also says "Burner - yes".  

[Sedlo]

Good catch!

version 2.9.A001 updated October 19, 2023

1.  Unlimited fuel for wingman -  Script added so when wingman's fuel is below 50% internal tanks, the fuel level is frozen.  No more wingmen running out of fuel during a mission due to AI behaviour.  (If they use the tanker, the fuel will go to 100% and stay there).

2.  Adjusted some triggers and scripts for better gameplay.

3.  Changed version numbering to be similar to DCS version numbering.

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3332633/

[Scotch75]

G'day @Sedlo ,

I just did this mission and thoroughly enjoyed it. It has fantastic immersion with great voice-overs. Well done to all involved.

I was tasked with destroying the building with a GBU-31 (penetrator) with a delayed fuze. To ensure correct fuze settings, I went into the preflight editor and chose a fuze with a delayed action.

Earbud gave me all of the information and coordinates for the structure, plus the instruction to bomb through the clouds. This seemed quite the challenge for the Hog, as I'm not sure there is a way to load the coordinates directly into the bomb (I'm happy to be educated) without using SPI from the TGP, HUD etc (requiring a TMS up long to send the coordinates). Even when I had STPT as the SPI (indicated in the HUD), the final action to send the coordinates to the bomb was unable to be performed as the only two SOI available was TAD and HUD. I flew in from the east on a CCRP profile, but the bomb would not drop after holding pickle for a few seconds.

I then tried again on another session. I dropped beneath the clouds, used the TGP to refine the coordinates, TMS up long to send these to the bomb, then climbed above the clouds to complete a successful CCRP release, to devastate said building.

I just wanted to let you know, as it seems this mission was ported over from the F-16 mission, where I believe you can punch the coordinates directly into the GBU-31 (as a PP). As I said, I'd be happy to be educated if the Hog can do the same.

Cheers!



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[Yurgon]

11 minutes ago, Scotch75 said:

This seemed quite the challenge for the Hog, as I'm not sure there is a way to load the coordinates directly into the bomb

The A-10C doesn't use concepts like Pre-Planned or Target-of-Opportunity.

CCRP releases always go on the SPI (*). So it's up to you to decide which sensor will generate the SPI during your run-in. When you receive coordinates, the most sensible thing is to create a new waypoint from these coordinates, set it as the active steerpoint, and make sure STPT is your SPI generator.

(*) Well ackshually JDAMs can be programmed to a specific waypoint in the depths of the DSMS. This setting is however ignored and doesn't seem to serve any purpose, as far as I can tell.

13 minutes ago, Scotch75 said:

requiring a TMS up long to send the coordinates

That sounds like a bit of a misunderstanding. The bomb never knows about the coordinates until it gets released via a long hold of the pickle button. It's only then that the target coordinates are transferred to the weapon.

TMS Forward Long simply tells the jet to set your SOI as the SPI generator. Also, common misconception: This does not designate a fixed SPI that will remain until the TMS Forward Long command is pressed again. Instead, it will tell the jet which sensor will be in charge of generating the SPI from now on. With TGP as SPI generator, slewing the TGP will update the SPI to where ever the TGP looks. With STPT as SPI generator, the current steerpoint will be SPI and cycling/changing the steerpoint will update the SPI. Likewise for the other sensors.

20 minutes ago, Scotch75 said:

I flew in from the east on a CCRP profile, but the bomb would not drop after holding pickle for a few seconds.

Did you check the weapon status on the DSMS STAT page? For IAMs it needs to be RDY (ready). Flying straight for a certain amount of time can drop JDAM's and WCMD's alignment state into ALN RDY or similar, in which case they can no longer be dropped. In order to update the weapon, transferring the jet's alignment onto the weapon will be initiated be either a heading change (roughly 60° or more) or a good wiggle of the wings. It's good practice to plan for one or two turns shortly before reaching a target for these kinds of weapons to make sure they're ready to go when in range.

[Scotch75]

Did you check the weapon status on the DSMS STAT page? For IAMs it needs to be RDY (ready). Flying straight for a certain amount of time can drop JDAM's and WCMD's alignment state into ALN RDY or similar, in which case they can no longer be dropped. In order to update the weapon, transferring the jet's alignment onto the weapon will be initiated be either a heading change (roughly 60° or more) or a good wiggle of the wings. It's good practice to plan for one or two turns shortly before reaching a target for these kinds of weapons to make sure they're ready to go when in range.

Ok, thanks for the reply @Yurgon

Weapon status was definitely fully green and "RDY".

So if I understand your explanation correctly, if the JTAC gives you a coordinate, which you then make into a steerpoint, STPT is shown in the HUD as SPI generator, I should be able to release a GBU-31 CCRP without seeing it (through clouds) and with no other sensor input. I did try this several times, holding the pickle button for several seconds with no release. I'll try again, maybe without clouds to get visual.

Cheers!




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[Yurgon]

9 hours ago, Scotch75 said:

So if I understand your explanation correctly, if the JTAC gives you a coordinate, which you then make into a steerpoint, STPT is shown in the HUD as SPI generator, I should be able to release a GBU-31 CCRP without seeing it (through clouds) and with no other sensor input.

Exactly.

9 hours ago, Scotch75 said:

I did try this several times, holding the pickle button for several seconds with no release. I'll try again, maybe without clouds to get visual.

Clouds should not be a factor here. When you're within the Dynamic Launch Zone and hold down the weapon release button, the weapon should come off the station.

Could you try and replicate the issue in a short track?

[Scotch75]

Clouds should not be a factor here. When you're within the Dynamic Launch Zone and hold down the weapon release button, the weapon should come off the station.
Could you try and replicate the issue in a short track?

I'll give it a go tomorrow at some stage.

Many thanks


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[Sedlo]

11 hours ago, Scotch75 said:

G'day @Sedlo ,

I just did this mission and thoroughly enjoyed it. It has fantastic immersion with great voice-overs. Well done to all involved.

I was tasked with destroying the building with a GBU-31 (penetrator) with a delayed fuze. To ensure correct fuze settings, I went into the preflight editor and chose a fuze with a delayed action.

Earbud gave me all of the information and coordinates for the structure, plus the instruction to bomb through the clouds. This seemed quite the challenge for the Hog, as I'm not sure there is a way to load the coordinates directly into the bomb (I'm happy to be educated) without using SPI from the TGP, HUD etc (requiring a TMS up long to send the coordinates). Even when I had STPT as the SPI (indicated in the HUD), the final action to send the coordinates to the bomb was unable to be performed as the only two SOI available was TAD and HUD. I flew in from the east on a CCRP profile, but the bomb would not drop after holding pickle for a few seconds.

I then tried again on another session. I dropped beneath the clouds, used the TGP to refine the coordinates, TMS up long to send these to the bomb, then climbed above the clouds to complete a successful CCRP release, to devastate said building.

I just wanted to let you know, as it seems this mission was ported over from the F-16 mission, where I believe you can punch the coordinates directly into the GBU-31 (as a PP). As I said, I'd be happy to be educated if the Hog can do the same.

Cheers!



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Hey @Scotch75!   Glad you are enjoying the mission!  Yeah, the way to do it is make a new waypoint, then set it as SPI and bomb that. 

[Scotch75]

Well, it worked. I don't know why it didn't work in the mission, but I was able to bomb on coordinates on a quick made test mission. I'm glad I learnt how to do this in the A-10 as it is handy in cloud covered targets.

Many thanks for the help.


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