Operation Iron Tide
COAST ROAD · QAR ADAALE · SOMALIA · MISSION 2 OF 19
Operation Iron Tide is a ambush mission in INSANE // AC-130 GUNSHIP OPS, flown over Coast Road, Somalia. Expect surface-to-air threats and civilians in the target area. Par time 7 min 00 s.
Tasking
FIVE GUN TRUCKS RUNNING THE COAST ROAD. THREE GRIDS TONIGHT. GRID ONE: HOLD FIRE — LET THEM LAAGER AT THE WELL, THEN KILL ALL FIVE FAST. FIRE EARLY AND THEY SCATTER WITH TUBES OUT. GRID TWO: SURVIVORS BREAK FOR TOWN — RUN THEM DOWN. GRID THREE: DEFEND CAMP VIPER.
Rules of engagement
- HOLD UNTIL THE LAAGER FORMS — EARLY FIRE MEANS RETALIATION
- TOWN IS POPULATED — CIV LIMIT 2
- CAMP VIPER READS GREEN — ARMOR AND AIR INCLUDED
- REPRISAL BRINGS AIR DEFENSE — MANPADS, AAA, SA-8
Mission data
| Objective | BREAK THE IRON TIDE |
|---|---|
| Mission type | Ambush |
| Terrain | coastal |
| Area of operations | 2.8°N 46.3°E |
| Par time | 7 min 00 s |
| Civilians in the AO | yes — casualty limit 2 |
| Air defence | yes — SAM and MANPADS |