Airpower Summary: April 22
Release Number: 270410
4/24/2010 - SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan in the following operations April 22 according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.
Air Operations in Afghanistan
Konduz, Regional Command-North
U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircrews, a B-1B Lancer aircrew and F-16C Fighting Falcon pilots provided armed overwatch for friendly forces and Coalition forces. Coalition forces reported receiving enemy small-arms fire and F-15E aircrews conducted a requested show of force, with flares launched, to deter anti-Afghan forces activity in the area. The B-1B aircrew replaced the F-15E aircrews and released a precision-guided munition, which ended enemy fire, and conducted a show of force to deter further enemy aggression against friendly forces. The F-16C pilots replaced the B-1B aircrew and conducted a show of force, with flares launched, to deter enemy action at a possible enemy mortar-team position. The shows of force were all confirmed successful by ground controllers and joint terminal attack controllers.
Ali Kheyl, RC-E
F-15E aircrews provided armed overwatch for a friendly-forces dismounted patrol. Aircrews conducted a show of force, with flares launched, to break contact with enemy forces when the dismounted patrol received enemy fire. The show of force was confirmed successful by joint terminal attack controllers. The aircrews then escorted the dismounted patrol to its destination.
Morghab, RC-W
U. S. Air Force MQ-9A Reaper operators provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. Operators observed enemy forces firing against friendly forces and fired a missile against the enemy fighting position, eliminating the enemy position and stopping enemy fire. In the meantime, B-1B aircrews provided armed overwatch for several convoys. Aircrews conducted shows of presence and force over suspicious activity on a ridgeline near a friendly-forces convoy. Ground controllers reported both actions successful.
Gereshk, RC-S
U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II pilots provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. Pilots conducted a show of force, with flares launched, when friendly forces received sporadic enemy small-arms fire. The show of force was declared successful by ground controllers once enemy fire ceased.
Lashkar Gah, RC-S
Coalition aircrews provided armed overwatch for Coalition forces. Aircrews conducted a show of force, with flares launched, over the area to deter possible enemy action. The show of force was confirmed successful by ground controllers.
Kandahar, RC-S
A-10 pilots provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. Aircrews conducted a show of force, with flares launched, to deter enemy aggression along a road. The show of force was confirmed successful by ground controllers.
Airlift Action
Badghis Province, RC-W
A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules aircrew flew a combat-airdrop mission in Badghis Province, Afghanistan, delivering 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 30,000 pounds of combat-sustainment supplies to friendly forces.
Paktika Province, RC-S
A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircrew flew a combat-resupply mission in Paktika Province, Afghanistan, airdropping approximately 70,000 pounds of combat-sustainment supplies to friendly forces.
Helmand Province, RC-E
A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules aircrew flew a combat-airdrop mission in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, delivering approximately 17,000 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: 67
Sorties flown to support Operation IRAQI FREEDOM: 16
Surveillance & Reconnaissance:
Sorties flown in Afghanistan: 44
Sorties flown in Iraq: 19
On April 21
Air Mobility:
U.S. Air Force airlift sorties: 175
Short tons of delivered cargo: 747
Passengers: approximately 3,100
Airdropped cargo: approximately 147,000 pounds
Aerial Refueling:
Sorties flown: 49
Fuel delivered: approximately 3.3 million pounds
Aircraft refueled: 274
Personnel Recovery, Casualty Evacuation and Aero-medical Evacuations:
Casualty Evacuation -- Air Force Rescue Airmen transported 8 patients
Saves: 2
Assists: 6
Other: 0
Hero Flights: 0
Sorties flown to support OEF: 23
Sorties flown to support OIF: 0
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