Airpower Summary: November 26
Release Number: 281109
11/27/2009 - SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan in the following operations November 26 according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.
Air Operations in Afghanistan:
Gardez
Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. When the aircraft arrived on station, they were tasked with support of a friendly forces ground operation. In pre-emptive strikes, the aircraft utilized precision guided munitions to eliminate enemy activity from enemy fighting positions.
Balocan
F-15E aircraft operated in support of a friendly forces ground operation and released precision guided munitions on specific enemy fighting positions in deliberate strikes to eliminate enemy action during the operation.
Asmar
F-15E and Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft provided armed overwatch for a friendly forces ground operation. When the friendly forces reported receiving enemy opposition, a show of force was requested to deter action against the friendly forces. The show of force was followed with precision guided munitions when an enemy spotter position was confirmed. The precision guided munitions were successful in eliminating the enemy spotter position and ending the enemy action.
Sheykhabad
Air Force MQ-1B Predator aircraft provided armed overwatch and area reconnaissance for friendly forces. When enemy improvised explosive device emplacers were observed and confirmed placing an IED, a missile was fired and the threat to friendly forces destroyed.
Chahar Bagh
Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft provided armed overwatch and surveillance for friendly forces during an extraction operation. When suspicious activity was reported in the extraction area, a show of force was performed to deter any potential enemy threat. The show of force was considered successful when no enemy action was noted and the friendly forces extraction was successful.
Surkhabad
Navy F/A-18C Hornet aircraft provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. The friendly forces requested a show of force to deter any enemy threats. The show of force was performed and considered successful when no enemy action was noted.
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: 159
Short tons of delivered cargo: 782
Passengers: nearly 3,200
Airdropped cargo: nearly 130,000 pounds
Close Air Support:
Sorties flown to support ISAF & Afghan security forces: 86
Sorties flown to support Operation IRAQI FREEDOM: 22
Surveillance & Reconnaissance:
Sorties flown in Afghanistan: 28
Sorties flown in Iraq: 28
Tactical reconnaissance sorties flown in Afghanistan: 2 (USN)
Tactical reconnaissance sorties flown in Iraq: 2 (USAF)
Medical Evacuation:
On November 25, Air Force HH-60 aircrew and Pararescue Airmen transported 4 patients
Aerial Refueling:
Sorties flown: 46
Fuel delivered: nearly 3.4 million pounds
Aircraft refueled: 249
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