Blue intelligence has revealed the Reds intent to bring the Bandar-e Jask airfield to limited operational status. Initial development includes movement of heavy machinery and equipment using transport aircraft. Development to operational standard, even if limited, could bring naval and commercial shipping in the Gulf of Oman within striking distance of the airfield thereby causing significant Blue issues.
To delay any development without an all-out strike, the decision has been made to make a "statement" by disabling the runway with the threat of further attacks should development proceed.
You have been tasked to deliver a MK84 2000 pounder to immobilize the runway as a warning.
Temperatures on the day of the strike are reaching 40C+ and the lack of any wind over the deck means a limited fuel load of 1500 lbs, insufficient for a round trip. Therefor, immediately after take off you are to rendezvous with a tanker to top up your fuel load to 3000 lbs. before proceeding en-route.
Intelligence further reported the presence of two F-5E Tiger II aircraft and a single ZSU-23-4 AAA vehicle, a particularly nasty piece of work. Your aircraft is armed accordingly.
Further to the tanker, Overlord 11 (AWACS) is airborne to support your mission.
