Airpower Summary: November 21
Release Number: 221109
11/23/2009 - SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan in the following operations November 21 according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.
Air Operations in Afghanistan:
Asadabad
Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft flew armed overwatch for friendly forces. When the enemy was observed massing at a known enemy fighting position for possible attack on friendly forces, precision guided munitions were employed on the enemy position and the threat to friendly forces was eliminated.
Tarin Kowt
Air Force MQ-9A Reaper aircraft were providing armed overwatch for friendly forces. The aircraft were also providing reconnaissance of the area. When enemy forces were observed in the vicinity of friendly forces and weapons confirmed in their possession, a missile and precision guided munitions were released on the enemy, successfully eliminating a threat to the friendly forces.
Shurakian
Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft conducted armed overwatch for Coalition forces. The Coalition forces reported enemy activity and requested a show of force to deter enemy aggression. A Show of force was performed (with rockets expended) that were considered successful when no enemy action was noted.
Chahar Bagh
Coalition aircraft provided armed overwatch for a friendly forces foot patrol. When the patrol reported taking enemy small arms fire, air support was requested. A show of force was performed that stopped the enemy fire.
Oruzgan
A-10 aircraft provided armed overwatch for a friendly forces convoy. Friendly forces reported unusual enemy activity in the area and requested a show of force to deter potential enemy action. The show of force was successful in preventing enemy action while the convoy passed through.
Surkhabad
A-10 aircraft were providing armed overwatch for a friendly forces foot patrol. A show of force was requested when there reports of heavy enemy activity in the area. The show of force was performed to facilitate a friendly force evacuation. The show of force was successful in deterring enemy action in the area.
A-10 aircraft were in the area again that day providing armed overwatch for a friendly forces patrol conducting clearing operations in the village. When suspicious activity indicated possible imminent attack by enemy forces, a show force was performed. The show of force successfully deterred any potential enemy action while the friendly forces were n the area.
Air Operations in Iraq:
No significant action to report in the last 24 hours.
Air Power Statistics:
Air Mobility:
U.S. Air Force airlift sorties: 145
Short tons of delivered cargo: 459
Passengers: nearly 3,200
Airdropped cargo: nearly 55,000 pounds
Close Air Support:
Sorties flown to support ISAF & Afghan security forces: 65
Sorties flown to support Operation IRAQI FREEDOM: 16
Surveillance & Reconnaissance:
Sorties flown in Afghanistan: 29
Sorties flown in Iraq: 24
Tactical reconnaissance sorties flown in Afghanistan: none
Tactical reconnaissance sorties flown in Iraq: 2 (USAF)
Medical Evacuation:
On November 20, Air Force HH-60 aircrew and Pararescue Airmen transported 8 patients
Aerial Refueling:
Sorties flown: 43
Fuel delivered: nearly 3.4 million pounds
Aircraft refueled: 230
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