Airpower Summary: March 30
Release Number: 350310
4/2/2010 - SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan in the following operations March 30 according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.
Air Operations in Afghanistan
Asadabad, Regional Command-North
U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly forces under attack by enemy personnel. Friendly ground forces requested aircrews release precision-guided munitions against enemy positions. Aircrews released precision-guided munitions, meeting the ground commander's intent.
U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircrews provided armed overwatch to multiple of friendly ground units and convoys. The aircrews also conducted shows of force to deter enemy action. Ground commanders declared the shows of force successful.
Sangin, RC-S
Coalition aircrews provided armed overwatch for Coalition forces and convoys. The aircrews also provided armed overwatch for friendly forces under small-arms and heavy machine gun fire. To deter enemy action, aircrews conducted shows of force, releasing flares. Ground forces declared the shows of force successful.
Chahar Bagh, RC-S
U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly forces encountering enemy personnel. The aircrews conducted shows of force, releasing flares. A joint terminal attack controller declared the shows of force successful.
Morghab, RC-W
A B-1B Lancer aircrew provided armed overwatch to friendly ground forces and conducted armed reconnaissance. Friendly forces, under attack by enemy personnel, requested a show of force. The aircrews conducted a show of force. Ground forces declared the show of force successful.
Qal-E-Naw, RC-W
Coalition aircrews conducted armed reconnaissance and provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. Aircrews also conducted a show of force to deter enemy activity in vicinity of friendly forces. Ground commanders declared the show of force successful.
Konduz, RC-N
U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircrews provided armed overwatch to friendly forces and a convoy. Aircrews conducted shows of force, releasing flares, to deter enemy activity. Ground forces declared the show of force successful and aircrews continued to provide armed overwatch.
Farah, RC-W
Coalition pilots provided armed overwatch for friendly ground forces defending a school under attack by enemy personnel. A joint terminal attack controller requested a show of force to deter enemy action. The joint terminal attack controller declared the show of force successful.
A-10 Thunderbolt II pilots, replacing Coalition pilots, continued armed overwatch for friendly forces defending the school and conducted shows of force to deter enemy action. A joint terminal attack controller declared the shows of force successful.
Remak, RC-E
U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon pilots provided armed overwatch for friendly forces and conducted a show of force to deter enemy action. A joint terminal attack controller declared the show of force was successful.
Gereshk, RC-S
U.S. Navy F/A-18C Hornet pilots provided armed overwatch and conducted a show of force for friendly forces, releasing flares. A joint terminal attack controller declared the show of force successful.
Shahidan, RC-E
U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircrews conducted armed reconnaissance and provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. Ground forces requested aircrews conduct shows of force. The aircrews conducted shows of force, meeting the ground commander's intent.
Asmar, RC-E
U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly forces and conducted armed reconnaissance. A joint terminal attack controller requested aircrews conduct a show of force to deter enemy activity. The aircrews conducted a show of force, releasing flares. The joint terminal attack controller reported the aircrew's actions were successful.
Chahar Bagh, RC-S
U.S. Navy F/A-18C Hornet pilots provided armed overwatch for friendly ground forces. A joint terminal attack controller requested a show of force. The pilots performed a show of force, releasing flares. The joint terminal attack controller reported the show of force was successful.
Airlift Action
Zabul Province, RC-S
U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules aircrews flew combat-airdrop missions in Zabul Province, Afghanistan, delivering approximately 60,000 pounds of combat-sustainment supplies to friendly forces.
Konar Province, RC-E
U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules aircrews flew combat airdrop missions in Konar Province, Afghanistan, delivering approximately 30,000 pounds of combat-sustainment supplies to friendly forces.
Air Operations in Iraq:
Nothing significant to report today
Air Power Statistics:
Close Air Support:
Sorties flown to support ISAF & Afghan security forces: 83
Sorties flown to support Operation IRAQI FREEDOM: 24
Surveillance & Reconnaissance:
Sorties flown in Afghanistan: 39
Sorties flown in Iraq: 29
On March 29
Air Mobility:
U.S. Air Force airlift sorties: 175
Short tons of delivered cargo: 742
Passengers: approximately 4,200
Airdropped cargo: approximately 90,000 pounds
Aerial Refueling:
Sorties flown: 49
Fuel delivered: approximately 3 million pounds
Aircraft refueled: 248
Personnel Recovery, Casualty Evacuation and Aero-medical Evacuations:
Casualty Evacuation -- Air Force Rescue Airmen transported 21 patients
Saves: 5
Assists: 16
Other: 0
Hero Flights: 1
Sorties flown to support OEF: 33
Sorties flown to support OIF: 4
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