# Operation Guardian Shield

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<summary>Background Information </summary>

In the summer of 2012, the CIA discovered that a nuclear bomb had been sold from Russia to Iran by sea, hidden on a freighter. \
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Two F14B Tomcats immediately take off from the Abraham Lincoln carrier battle group, which happens to be in the Gulf of Oman at the moment. A direct hit sinks the cargo ship with the bomb on it. \
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After a series of Iranian retaliatory strikes against CVN Lincoln and Saudi Arabian assets, the Pentagon decides to weaken Iran so that it no longer poses a threat. \
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The large-scale air operation of the Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt battle groups. Breaks the backbone of the Iranian Air Force. The Black Skull squadron stands out in particular. Now the ground offensive has begun.

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&#x20;In preparation for the deployment the 229 with be conducting a 6 session workup consisting of 3 day flights and 3 night flights. \
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Below you is a outline of the schedule for the workup.

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{% tab title="Day 1" %}
Flight 1: Multiship Coordination and Formation Flying

* Activities:
  * Briefing on multiship coordination principles, flight leadership roles, and formation flying techniques.
  * Practice of flight formations.
  * Coordination exercises focusing on maintaining position, spacing, and communication within the formation.
  * Simulation of combat scenarios emphasizing teamwork and coordinated maneuvers among multiple aircraft.
    {% endtab %}

{% tab title="Day 2 " %}
Flight 2: Multiship Combat Operations

* Activities:
  * Briefing on tactical flight leadership, mission planning, and coordination in combat scenarios.
  * Execution of multiship combat missions, including target engagement, suppression, and close air support.
  * Utilization of fire zones, datalink, FCR (Fire Control Radar), buddy lasing, and Radar Hand-off techniques.
  * Practice of coordinated tactics such as coordinated attacks, cover and support maneuvers, and mutual protection.
  * Debriefing session to review performance, discuss lessons learned, and identify areas for improvement in multiship operations.
    {% endtab %}

{% tab title="Day 3 " %}
Flight 3: Deep Strike Mission

* Activities:
  * Briefing on the objectives, tactics, and execution of a deep strike mission.
  * Planning and coordination of the mission, including route selection, ingress/egress points, and target identification.
  * Execution of the deep strike mission, focusing on precision navigation, target engagement, and mission success.
  * Debriefing session to review the mission execution, discuss lessons learned, and identify areas for improvement.
    {% endtab %}

{% tab title="Night 1" %}
Flight 4: Night Vision Familiarization

* Activities:
  * Engaging briefing on the importance of night vision equipment and its role in enhancing operational effectiveness during nighttime operations.
  * Brief NVGs and PNVS, highlighting their features, functionalities, and limitations.
  * Hands-on practice sessions with NVGs and PNVS, allowing members to familiarize themselves with the equipment controls, adjustments, and proper usage techniques.
  * Debriefing session to discuss lessons learned, share experiences, and address any concerns or questions related to night vision operations.
    {% endtab %}

{% tab title="Night 2" %}
Flight 5: Night Tactical Training

* Activities:
  * Briefing on night combat tactics and strategies for engaging static targets.
  * Simulation of tactical scenarios involving static target engagement, including reconnaissance, target acquisition, and engagement planning.
  * Practice of coordinated tactical maneuvers such as reconnaissance by fire, deliberate target engagement, and target area saturation.
  * Utilization of night vision equipment and targeting systems for enhanced situational awareness and target acquisition.
  * Debriefing session to review tactics, discuss lessons learned, and identify areas for improvement in night combat tactics and coordination.
    {% endtab %}

{% tab title="Night 3" %}
Flight 6: Night Time Combat Operations

* Activities:
  * Introduction to night combat tactics and procedures.
  * Simulation of high-intensity combat scenarios under low-light conditions.
  * Practice of target engagement, suppression, and close air support in nighttime environments.
  * Execution of coordinated tactical maneuvers such as recon by fire, flanking maneuvers, and tactical repositioning.
  * Utilization of night vision equipment to enhance situational awareness and target acquisition.
  * Debriefing session to review mission performance, analyze tactical decisions, and discuss lessons learned for improved nighttime combat effectiveness.
    {% endtab %}
    {% endtabs %}

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