US Air Force,
SOUTHWEST ASIA: Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations Oct. 8, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.
In Afghanistan, an enemy position in Asadabad was successfully struck by an Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II using guided bomb unit-12s. The on-scene joint terminal attack controller confirmed target was destroyed.
Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles struck an enemy defensive position in Bari Kowt using GBU-38s and a GBU-31. The JTAC confirmed effective hits on the target.
An F-15E struck an enemy site in Bari Kowt using a GBU-31. The JTAC confirmed a successful strike on the enemy position.
During a show of force by an F-15E, enemy activity was deterred in Kajaki Dam. The desired effect was declared successful by the JTAC.
A Royal Air Force GR-7 Harrier conducted a show of force in an area suspected of enemy activity in Tarin Kowt. The JTAC declared that the mission was successful.
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An F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off from Balad Air Base, Iraq. The agile fighters provide close-air support for coalition troops supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth)
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A show of force was conducted by A-10s to deter enemy activity in Sangin. The JTAC concluded that the mission achieved its desired effect.
An A-10 performed a show of force to prevent enemy activities in Zormat. The mission achieved its desired effect as reported by the JTAC.
An Air Force B1-B Lancer conducted a show of force in order to deter enemy activity in Tarin Kowt. The JTAC declared the mission successful.
In total, 43 close-air-support missions were flown in support of ISAF and Afghan security forces, reconstruction activities and route patrols.
Eight Air Force and RAF intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan.
In Iraq, a B-1B targeted an enemy personnel staging area in Baghdad with GBU-31s and GBU-38s. The JTAC declared that the bombs hit the intended target and reported the strike as a success.
An Air Force MQ-1 Predator engaged enemy combatants in Mosul with a Hellfire rocket. The mission was declared a success by the JTAC.
An RAF GR-4 Tornado conducted a show of force to prevent enemy activity while assisting friendly forces in Salman Pak. The JTAC declared the show of force a success.
In Baghdad, F-16 Fighting Falcons performed shows of force to demonstrate air power to potential enemy combatants during an armed overwatch. The JTAC deemed the action successful.
A Navy F/A-18 Hornet conducted a show of force with flares over Baghdad to deter enemy actions. The JTAC on the ground declared the show of force a success.
In total, coalition aircraft flew 69 close-air-support missions for Operation Iraqi Freedom. These missions supported coalition ground forces, protected key infrastructure, provided over watch for reconstruction activities and helped to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.
Twenty Air Force and Navy ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq. Additionally, seven Air Force, Navy and RAF aircraft performed tactical reconnaissance.
Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft and C-17 Globemaster IIIs provided intra-theater heavy airlift support, helping to sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa.
Some 163 airlift sorties were flown, 533 tons of cargo were delivered and 3,499 passengers were transported. Airlift included approximately 57,442 pounds of troop re-supply air-dropped in Afghanistan.
Coalition C-130 crews from Canada, Australia, Korea, Japan and Iraq flew in support of operations in Afghanistan or Iraq.
On Oct. 7, Air Force, French and RAF tankers flew 50 sorties and off-loaded approximately 3.0 million pounds of fuel to 237 receiving aircraft.
