Knife Fight In a Phonebooth is a multiplayer, COOP or PVP/PVE mission set on the Persian Gulf Map. The goal for both Red and Blue is to provide close air support to a nearby ground battle, all the meanwhile trying to prevent the other side from doing the same.
Flyable aircraft include the F-14B, F/A-18, AV-8B, KA-50, SA-342M, A-10C, and the M2000C,
Mission Documents can be found here:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/bijrx4gukr2jmgd/Knife%20Fight%20in%20a%20Phonebooth%20Briefing%20PDF.pdf?dl=0
They are also available in each aircraft's kneeboard.
MISSION OVERVIEW
Today’s mission we will be providing close air support for our ground forces as they try to take back the oil fields from the hostile invaders.
WEATHER
A strong high pressure system continues to remain in place over the AO, which will give us VFR conditions for the next 24-36 hours. Conditions will be, throughout the area, few clouds and visibility 8 miles in haze. Winds in general will be moderate from the northwest. Overnight temperatures will be in the mid 20’s, rapidly increasing as the sun comes up to the expected high of 39 degrees.
LAUNCH/RECOVERY
METAR OMAM 0100Z 31015KT SCT90 27/9 A2992
TAF OMAM 06000Z 31010KT P6SM FEW90
BECMG 0601/0615 31015KTG20 FEW90 FEW120
METAR OMSM 0100Z 31015KT SCT90 27/9 A2992
TAF OMSM 06000Z 31010KT P6SM FEW90
BECMG 0601/0615 31015KTG20 FEW90 FEW120
STRIKE OBJECTIVE
We are tasked to support ground forces as they try and take back the Oil Fields from hostile forces. It is essential that our troops secure the area prior to the ceasefire that comes into effect at 12:00pm.
BLUE FLIGHTS
CALLSIGN TYPE ROLE
CHEVY F-14B CAS OR CAP
COLT CF-18 CAS OR CAP
FORD AV-8B CAS
TUSK A-10C CAS
UZI M2000C CAS OR CAP
RED FLIGHTS
CALLSIGN TYPE ROLE
COLT AV-8B CAS
SPRINGFIELD M2000C CAS OR CAP
ENFIELD F-14B CAS OR CAP
UZI F/A-18C CAS OR CAP
PIG A-10C CAS
COMMUNICATIONS
We will have AWACS aircraft airborne to provide Airborne Early Warning and Control. Be advised, the enemy will also have this capability. Both AWACS are considered high value national assets, and are defended heavily. Do not try to approach or shoot down the AWACS aircraft.
We also will have a UAV patrolling overhead to lase targets of opportunity. Take advantage of this!
BLUE FREQUENCIES
CALLSIGN FREQUENCY NOTES
MAGIC 277.8 PRIMARY
JTAC PONTIAC 41 133.1 CLTD LASING (USE F10 MENU)
LASERCODE 1644
RED FREQUENCIES
CALLSIGN FREQUENCY NOTES
CONTROL 364.2 PRIMARY
JTAC ENFIELD 91 122.1 CLTD LASING (USE F10 MENU)
LASERCODE 1544
NAVIAGATION
The objective is only about 25 miles from base, so the navigation will be quite simple, only 3 waypoints to be concerned about. (These waypoints function the same for both RED and BLUE).
WP WAYPOINT ACTION NOTES
1 TARGET AREA ALSO BULLSEYE
2 ENEMY AIRBASE DON’T FLY WITHIN 10 MILES
3 HOME BASE
NOTES
1. DO NOT FLY WITHIN 10 NAUTICAL MILES OF THE ENEMY AIRBASE. THEY ARE HEAVILY DEFENDED AND WILL ENGAGE ANY OF OUR FOCES IF YOU ARE WITHIN 10 MILES. IF YOU FLY INTO THE ZONE BY MISTAKE, EXIT AS SOON AS YOU CAN!
2. DO NOT TRY TO TAKE OUT THE ENEMY SAM SYSTEMS AT THEIR OWN BASES.
3. DO NOT TRY TO SHOOT DOWN THE ENEMY AWACS!
4. The ground forces are scripted to be actively engaged in combat. If one enemy formation is destroyed, another will appear shortly to take its place. If all goes well, there will never be any lulls in the battle.
5. Keep an ear out for any pop up bandits. They’re nasty!
GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, AND DON’T FORGET TO MONITOR GUARD!