Welcome Gunslingers to the Nevada Test and Training Range, Pahute Mesa Airfield. Here you will be drilled against Red Force units in Search and Attack, Deliberate Attack, Interdiction, Counterfire Support, Combat Search and Rescue, Close Air Support and Convoy Escort Operations. You will learn to master the AH-64D Apache in live fire exercises, or die trying. Good luck pilots.
**1.2 Update - September 1st, 2025**
*Units supported: AH-64D, UH-1H, SA342, OH-58D(R), CH-47F*
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**DATE: November 21st, 2025
**TIME: 07:00
**LOCATION: Nevada Test and Training Range - Pahute Mesa
**WEATHER: Light Scattered Clouds, Slight Wind, 8°C
**COMMS**
November FARP
- 35.25 MHz FM
Whiskey FOB
- 37.50 MHz FM
CSAR
- CSAR1 | A-10 | Frequency: 41.50 MHz FM
- CSAR2 | Infantry | Frequency: 53.00 MHz FM
- CSAR3 | F/A-18 | Frequency: 54.25 MHz FM
AFAC
- MQ-9 Reaper | Dodge 1-1 | Frequency: 133 MHz AM
- MQ-9 Reaper | Ford 2-1 | Frequency: 136 MHz AM
- MQ-9 Reaper | Chevy 3-1 | Frequency: 139 MHz AM
**SITUATION**
Welcome Gunslingers to the Nevada Test and Training Range, Pahute Mesa Airfield. Here you will be drilled against Red Force units in Search and Attack, Deliberate Attack, Interdiction, Counterfire Support, Combat Search and Rescue, Close Air Support and Convoy Escort Operations. You will learn to master the AH-64D Apache in live fire exercises, or die trying. Good luck pilots.
**MISSION**
Search and Attack
Red Force SAM sites are in the Area of Operations (AO). Eliminate all Red Force SAM units in the AO.
- Use COMMS F10 to activate each SAM site.
*Red Force SA-2 SAM Site
- Search MGRS Grid 11 S NA 5399 9517; Alt 5296 ft
*Red Force SA-3 SAM Site
- Search MGRS Grid 11 S NB 1950 2906; Alt 5715 ft
*Red Force SA-5 SAM Site
- Search MGRS Grid 11 S NA 3857 9525; Alt 4367 ft
*Red Force SA-6 SAM Site
- Search MGRS Grid 11 S NB 4788 4175; Alt 5194 ft
*Red Force SA-10 SAM Site
- Search MGRS Grid 11 S NB 6771 3933; Alt 5441 ft
*Red Force SA-11 SAM Site
- Search MGRS Grid 11 S NA 8624 9325; Alt 3934 ft
**Deliberate Attack**
Three Red Force Bases are within the Area of Operation. Eliminate all Red Force units in the AO.
- Use COMMS F10 to activate each base.
*Red Force Light Base
- MGRS Grid 11 S NA 5566 9604; Alt 5215 ft
*Red Force Medium Base
- MGRS Grid 11 S NA 8588 9346; Alt 3953 ft
*Red Force Heavy Air Base
- MGRS Grid 11 S NA 8573 9327; Alt 3950 ft
**Close Air Support**
A large battle between Red Forces and Blue Forces is underway. Close Air Support (CAS) is required.
Eliminate all Red Force infantry, armor, artillery, and bunkers in the AO.
- Use COMMS F10 to activate the battle.
- Blue Force MGRS Grid 11 S NB 4514 2420; 6136 ft
**Interdiction**
Three Red Force Convoys are moving through the AO. Eliminate all Red Force convoy units. MQ-9 Reaper drones will patrol convoy routes.
- Use COMMS F10 to activate each convoy.
*Red Force Light Convoy
- Last seen moving west from MGRS Grid 11 S NB 7558 2254; Alt 6410 ft
- Reaper Drone 'Dodge 1-1' on station in 13 minutes
*Red Force Medium Convoy
- Last seen moving northeast from MGRS Grid 11 S NA 6502 7354; Alt 3622 ft
- Reaper Drone 'Ford 2-1' on station in 18 minutes.
*Red Force Heavy Convoy
- Last seen moving north from MGRS Grid 11 S NA 8451 8801; Alt 4063 ft
- Reaper Drone 'Chevy 3-1' on station in 17 minutes.
**Counterfire Support**
The Black Mesa Facility (Img 5) is taking artillery fire from Red Force units to the east. Eliminate all Red Force artillery and support units.
- Use COMMS F10 to activate the Black Mesa Attack and request orange smoke to mark the Black Mesa Facility.
Black Mesa Facility Coordinates: MGRS 11 S NB 7471 1708; Alt 5292 ft
- Red Force Artillery and Support units spotted 5 nm east of the facility
**Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR)**
Three CSAR helicopters require escort while traveling to and from the rescue site. Protect the rescue and extraction from Red Force units.
- Use COMMS F10 to activate each CSAR mission.
- Pilots and Infantry will mark their position with smoke when close.
*CSAR 1: Single A-10 Pilot 'Hawg 3-1'
Escort UH-1H Huey to the west as it leaves Pahute Mesa Airfield
- CSAR1 Frequency: 41.50 MHz FM
- MGRS Grid 11 S NB 3461 1134; Alt 4506 ft
*CSAR2: Four Army Infantry
Escort UH-60A Blackhawk to the south as it leaves Pahute Mesa Airfield
- CSAR2 Frequency: 53.00 MHz FM
- MGRS Grid 11 S NA 4927 8333; Alt 4322 ft
*CSAR3: Single F/A-18 Pilot 'Hornet 2-1'
Escort CH-47F Chinook to the north as it leaves Pahute Mesa Airfield
- CSAR3 Frequency: 54.25 MHz FM
- MGRS Grid 11 S NA 4927 8333; Alt 4322 ft
**Convoy Escort**
Three Convoys are leaving Pahute Mesa Airfield and require escort. Protect the convoy from Red Force ambushes.
- Use COMMS F10 to activate each Blue Force convoy and request blue smoke to mark their position.
*FARP Resupply Convoy
Departing on the road west of Pahute Mesa Airfield and heading north to November FARP.
*FOB Resupply Convoy
Departing on the road southeast of Pahute Mesa Airfield and heading west to Whiskey FOB.
*Patrol Convoy
Departing on the road southeast of Pahute Mesa Airfield and heading east on Patrol.
- Destination MGRS Grid 11 S NB 7728 0215; Alt 4434 ft
**LOGISTICS AND SUPPORT**
November FARP (Img 2)
- MGRS Grid 11 S NB 5542 3307; Alt 6789 ft
Whiskey FOB (Img 3)
- MGRS Grid 11 S NB 3860 0413; Alt 5082 ft
**GAMEPLAY**
Use the COMMS F10 option to initiate missions.
Dynamic Spawns available at Pahute Mesa, Tonopah Test Range, and Nellis Air Force Base
For additional difficulty:
- Activate the SA-2 SAM site with the Light Red Force Base
- Activate the SA-11 SAM site with the Medium Red Force Base
- Activate the SA-10 SAM site with the Heavy Red Force Airbase
'Spotter' Helicopters include the SA-342 and OH-58D(R)
'Transport' Helicopters include the UH-1H and CH-47F
- Note: Transporting of CSAR units are primarily handled by AI
**DESIGN NOTES**
This is a sand-box style mission generator designed for single or multiplayer player to focus on advanced training for the AH-64D Apache. Use the COMMS F10 option to activate various missions and combine them to increase difficulty. Missions avoid external scripting to reduce risk of updates breaking functionality. No mods or asset packs are utilized to increase compatibility. For basic helicopter training, the mission 'Caucasus - Rotor Forge' is available.
**CREDITS**
Mission Created by SimMotionTuning https://www.simmotiontuning.com/dcs-missions
FOB Template by MrGoodnite
Radio Menu Creator by =GR= Astr0
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Change Log
v1.0 - 8/15/2025 - Initial Release
v1.1 - 8/23/2025 - Gunslingers ammo loadout increased to 100%, fixed Convoy 2 arrival message & increased base speed
v1.2 - 9/1/2025 - Updated CSAR menu text, CSAR smoke now triggers off of blue coalition helicopters near target, reduced default Gunslinger fuel and gun ammo to 70% to increase performance at high altitude, alternate invisible FARP pads added to Whiskey FOB and November FARP
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