Airpower Summary: Feb. 16
Release Number: 220210
2/20/2010 - SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan in the following operations February 6 according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.
Air Operations in Afghanistan:
Close Air Support
Chahar Bagh, Regional Command-South
Coalition aircraft provided armed overwatch for friendly-forces operations. The operators observed enemy forces firing on friendly forces then eliminated the threat to friendly forces with a missile.
U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II pilots provided close air support for friendly ground forces. While a convoy searched for improvised explosive devices and cleared a path for following ground forces, A-10 pilots conducted shows of force to deter potential enemy action when suspicious personnel and activity was observed. The shows of force were declared successful when no enemy action was noted.
Surkhabad, RC-S
U.S. Navy F/A-18C Hornet pilots provided armed overwatch and reconnaissance for friendly ground forces. The pilots conducted a show of force to counter potential enemy fire. The show of force was declared successful by ground control.
Asadabad, RC-E
U.S. Air Force F-16C pilots working with U.S. Air Force MQ-1B Predator operators provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. The F-16 pilots employed multiple precision-guided munitions against enemy forces along a ridgeline, eliminating a threat to the friendly forces on the ground. A short time later, Predator operators identified and eliminated additional enemy forces with a missile.
Asmar, RC-E
U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. The aircrews received orders to eliminate an enemy stronghold. When the aircrew received coordinates for the position, they released precision-guided munitions and the threat to friendly forces was eliminated.
Soltani, RC-E
U.S. F-16C pilots provided armed overwatch and reconnaissance for friendly forces. The pilots conducted shows of force to facilitate a break in contact between friendly and enemy forces.
Remak, RC-E
Coalition aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. The aircrews conducted shows of force that were declared successful when no enemy action was noted.
Airlift Action
Badghis Province, RC-W
A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules aircrew flew a combat-resupply mission in Badghis Province, Afghanistan, airdropping approximately 35,000 pounds of supplies to friendly forces.
Konar Province, RC-E
A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules aircrew flew a combat-resupply mission in Konar Province, Afghanistan, airdropping approximately 30,000 pounds of combat-sustainment supplies to friendly forces.
Zabul Province, RC-S
A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules aircrew flew a combat-airdrop mission in Zabul Province, Afghanistan, delivering approximately 28,000 pounds of supplies to friendly forces.
Air Operations in Iraq:
There was no significant action to report today.
Air Power Statistics:
Close Air Support:
Sorties flown to support ISAF & Afghan security forces: 81
Sorties flown to support Operation IRAQI FREEDOM: 20
Surveillance & Reconnaissance:
Sorties flown in Afghanistan: 37
Sorties flown in Iraq: 29
On February 15
Medical Evacuation:
Air Force HH-60 aircrews and Pararescue Airmen transported 20 patients
Aerial Refueling:
Sorties flown: 43
Fuel delivered: nearly 2.8 million pounds
Aircraft refueled: 244
Air Mobility:
U.S. Air Force airlift sorties: 182
Short tons of delivered cargo: 1,106
Passengers: nearly 3,100
Airdropped cargo: approximately 95,000 pounds
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