Operation Long Trail
CANOPY SUPPLY TRAIL · GRID SIERRA 2-9 · MYANMAR · MISSION 8 OF 19
Operation Long Trail is a interdiction mission in INSANE // AC-130 GUNSHIP OPS, flown over Canopy Supply Trail, Myanmar. Par time 6 min 40 s.
Tasking
SUPPLY TRUCKS RUN THIS TRAIL ALL NIGHT UNDER THE CANOPY. FOURTEEN TRUCKS ON THREE SEPARATE TRACKS, RUNNING FLAT OUT. FIVE THROUGH AND THE OFFENSIVE PROCEEDS. SHOOT AT ONE AND IT LEAVES THE ROAD — THEY SPLIT INTO THE TREES AND RUN THEIR OWN LINES FOR THE FORD. CRATER THE TRAIL. MAKE THE JUNGLE A WALL.
Rules of engagement
- FIVE TRUCKS THROUGH ENDS THE MISSION
- TARGETED TRUCKS SPLIT OFF-ROAD — LEAD THEM
- IFV ESCORTS — THE 40MM WILL NOT BE ENOUGH
- AAA ON THE RIDGE · MANPADS AT THE CAMP
Mission data
| Objective | INTERDICT THE TRAIL |
|---|---|
| Mission type | Interdiction |
| Terrain | trail |
| Area of operations | 21.5°N 97.5°E |
| Par time | 6 min 40 s |
| Civilians in the AO | no |
| Air defence | none reported |