Airpower Summary: December 19
Release Number: 251209
12/22/2009 - SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan in the following operations December 19 according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.
Air Operations in Afghanistan:
Remak
Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft flew armed overwatch for a friendly forces convoy that was struck by an improvised explosive device. During a medical evacuation and the clearing of the damaged vehicle, a show of force was performed to deter further enemy action. The show of force was deemed successful as no enemy action was noted.
Asadabad
F-15E aircraft provided armed overwatch and surveillance for a friendly forces convoy. The friendly convoy reported taking enemy small arms fire and requested air power assistance. A precision guided munition was released on the confirmed enemy position coordinates and the convoy reported the enemy fire stopped.
Moqor
Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft provided reconnaissance and surveillance for a friendly forces convoy. The aircraft was looking for any unusual activity in the area. A show of force was performed to ensure no enemy action took place around the convoy. The show of force was considered successful when no enemy action was noted.
Chahar Bagh
Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. A show of force was performed to ensure no enemy action took place around the friendly forces. The show of force was 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: 155
Short tons of delivered cargo: 645
Passengers: nearly 4,800
Airdropped cargo: nearly 77,000 pounds
Close Air Support:
Sorties flown to support ISAF & Afghan security forces: 50
Sorties flown to support Operation IRAQI FREEDOM: 20
Surveillance & Reconnaissance:
Sorties flown in Afghanistan: 13
Sorties flown in Iraq: 29
Tactical reconnaissance sorties flown in Afghanistan: NONE
Tactical reconnaissance sorties flown in Iraq: 2 (USAF)
Medical Evacuation:
On December 18, Air Force HH-60 aircrew and Pararescue Airmen transported 18 patients
Aerial Refueling:
Sorties flown: 36
Fuel delivered: nearly 2.1 million pounds
Aircraft refueled: 145
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