Allied Air Power Summary 28th Jan 08

A C-17 Globemaster III taxies to the ramp at Balad Air Base, Iraq. The aircraft can perform tactical airlift and airdrop missions and can also transport litters and ambulatory patients during aeromedical evacuations when required. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. John Nimmo Sr.)

Airpower: Heavy airlift sustains operations
US Air Force Jan 28, 2008

SOUTHWEST ASIA: Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations Jan. 26, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.

In Afghanistan, Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles fired cannon rounds and dropped guided bomb unit-38s onto enemy combatant positions and an enemy complex.

Furthermore, an F-15E conducted shows of force over the same positions in order to deter enemy activities in that area.

The on-scene joint terminal attack controller declared the missions a success.

In Kandahar, a French Mirage-2000 dropped a GBU-12 onto an enemy position where improvised explosive device emplacers were located. The mission was reported as successful by the JTAC.

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In Bari Kowt, F-15Es dropped a GBU-12 onto an enemy combatant position and performed shows of force to deter enemy activities in that location. The JTAC confirmed the missions as successful.

An F-15E conducted a show of force in the vicinity of Deh Rawod in order to deter enemy activities in that area. The mission was declared a success by the JTAC.

In total, 42 close-air-support missions were flown as part of the ISAF and Afghan security forces, reconstruction activities and route patrols.

Nine Air Force and Royal Air Force intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft flew missions as part of operations in Afghanistan.

In Iraq, a Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet performed a show of force in the vicinity of Mosul in order to deter enemy activities. The JTAC reported the mission a success.

In total, coalition aircraft flew 39 close-air-support missions for Operation Iraqi Freedom. These missions integrated and synchronized coalition ground forces, protected key infrastructure, provided over watch for reconstruction activities and helped to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.

Eleven Air Force and Navy intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft flew missions as part of operations in Iraq. Additionally, eight Air Force, Navy, and RAF aircraft performed tactical reconnaissance.

U.S. C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster IIIs provided intra-theater heavy airlift, helping to sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa.

Approximately 136 airlift sorties were flown, 480 tons of cargo were delivered, and 2,685 passengers were transported. This included approximately 73,920 pounds of troop re-supply air-dropped in Afghanistan.

Coalition C-130 crews from Australia and Iraq flew as part of operations in Afghanistan or Iraq.
On Jan. 25, Air Force and RAF aerial refueling crews flew 44 sorties and off-loaded approximately 2.8 million pounds of fuel to 239 receiving aircraft.

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