SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS (SPINS) TRM
SPINS (Special Instructions for aircrew)
Change from EXERCISE to Real world incident
If Russian forces escalate the situation and pose a threat by violating allied airspace, it MAY be required to retask flights from the training, in order to support real operations. IF such a condition happens, the following CODEWORD will be given from AWACS: BARRACUDA.
So, retasking will happen like this:
` AWACS: “Flight, BARRACUDA, Call ready for retasking”
Flight: “Copy BARRCUDA, Ready for retasking” `
Standard Units
- Positions will be given in the following format: ` LAT/LONG. DD°MM.MMM’`
- Distance will be given in nautical miles.
- Elevation will be given in feet AMSL unless otherwise stated.
Airspace information
Airspace in use: See Google Earth for airspaces in use: https://www.dropbox.com/s/nt92slbmku3n6bq/TRM_Google_earth.kmz?raw=1
Kutaisi Terminal Maneouver Area
When operating within Kutaisi TMA, maintain two-way communication with KUTAISI CONTROL on 127.1, or as otherwise directed by ATC or AWACS.
- KUTAISI TMA ceiling is FL180
- Transition Level is FL085
- Transition Altitude is 7000ft
Altimeter Settings
- QNH according to ATIS/METAR or ATC
Russian airspace
All allied flights are to stay outside 2nm of the Russian border at all times in order to prevent an unwanted escalation of the situation. NOTE: This is not valid when flighs are tasked by AWACS is to enter Russian airspace in certain situations.
Zone around Russian ships
In order to prevent an unwanted escalation, all flights are to remain 4nm away from any Russian ship.
Force QNH
Any C2 agency (including FAC(A) and SCAR-C can establish a force QNH within his area of responsibility. This in-order to avoid unneccessary QNH changes. When operating on force QNH, the C2 agency need to make sure all assets are briefed on the QNH in use prior to entering the area.
Air-to-Air specifics
Missile script is activated, so A-A flights can engage with missiles and it will give information about missile launches. DO NOT USE GUNS. Guns should only be simulated.
So, as the missile script is active, it’s okay to call fox1,2,3 and actually launch the missile. When hit, you will get a message displayed that you were hit. With that in mind, when you do get hit by a missile, call ` This is Metal/Rage XX (number), DEAD, OFF SOUTH ` and return to your initial point for another run.
For simulating guns: When the engaging fighter is certain that he can score a gun kill, he calls ` Metal/Rage GUNS GUNS GUNS on his AWACS freq. The AWACS controllers are in contact with each other and will call Rage/Metal Knock it off, gunkill at which point the "killed" fighter will return to his initial point for another run. Make sure to state your callsign when calling guns, the controllers can see which aircraft in under attack and will call that aircraft, or, if needed, the flight for the Knock it off` call.
Please be aware that the controllers can call ` Knock it off` at any time should they feel the need. The word “Gunkill” is added to make sure you understand you were shot down.
Flights that are hit by a simulated missile impact (see in game notification), will establish at FL100 or F200, and maintain a steady speed of 200kts, 300kts or 400kts to show that the flight is out of action. AWACS controller on each side will give a call when flight can respawn and get back into action.
RESTRICTIONS
Air-to-Air: AT NO TIME should guns be used. Only missiles are allowed (Missiles will be destroyed by the missile script, but guns will kill the other asset).
Aerial Refueling
Tanker instructions
Altimeter setting
Unless otherwise directed an altimeter setting of standard pressure setting (29.92) is to be used for AAR operations.
Vertical separation
Receivers are to join from below and are to maintain a minimum of 1000ft vertical separation (unless otherwise directed by the controlling agency) , until visual contact have been made.
Clearance
Receivers must receive clearance from the controlling agency (AWACS) before contacting the tanker.
Joining procedures.
The left side of the tanker is to be used for joining aircraft. The first receiver of a formation may join directly astern the boom, when the receiver has visually confirmed that no refueling is in progress.
Joint Terminal Attack Controllers
JTAC’s will use range tactical frequencies (primary or secondary pending situation).
Combat Search and Rescue
CSAR can be conducted in two ways:
- Pre-planned CSAR. If the purpose of the mission is to conduct a rescue operation of a downed pilot
- Immediate CSAR. Occurs if a pilot is shot down during a mission, and AWACS or Air Mission Commander order a CSAR operation to rescue the downed pilot.
CSAR Task force
CSAR Task force can consist of the following assets: -Recovery asset. Normally a MI-8. If possible one primary and one secondary helicopter. -Fixed wing rescue escort (RESCORT). Normally A-10s flying overhead pattern to stay close to recovery vehicles. -Rotary Wing RESCORT. Normally KA-50’s flying in formation to the extraction point and will provide fire support at the extraction site. -Support assets. Tanker and AWACS -Rescue Combat Air Patrol. Air-to air capable fixed wing aircrafts securing the airspace above the CSAR Area of Operations (AO).
Duties
-Air Mission Commander (AMC). Coordinates the mission as it progresses. Preferably AMC is the AWACS controller. If AWACS is unavailable, AMC will be filled by the role of the most senior flightlead. -On-Scene Commander(OSC). Coordinates the rescue efforts at the rescue site. Initially this will be the wingman of the downed pilot.
Callsigns
-Rescue Helicopter: PEDRO -Rescue Escort: SANDY. SANDY 1 will be the On-Scene Commander. If no AWACS is present, SANDY 1 will be both OSC and AMC
MAYDAY call
MAYDAY calls are to be broadcasted at GUARD frequency (243.000). Include Bullseye position (direction and distance from the Bullseye).
If time permits, coordinate with AWACS on flights designated frequency
CSAR Frequency
All CSAR operations are to be conducted on dedicated CSAR frequency. All assets involved in a CSAR operation should monitor this frequency. If several CSAR operations are conducted at the same time, AWACS will designated other frequencies for CSAR. Primary CSAR frequency is: 228.500 (BROWN 10)
Governing documents Relevant TTP’s under documents: http://132virtualwing.org/index.php/page/documents 132-TTP-1 CAS Manual v1.1 132-CSAR-1 CSAR Manual v1.3 132-TTP-4 Brevity v1.1 132-TTP-5-ATC and Airbase operations v1.0 132-TTP-6 SCAR v2.0 132-TTP-8 Briefing Guide v1.1 132-TTP-10-AWACS Procedures v2.0 132-TTP-12 Armed Reconnaissance v1.0 132-TTP-13 Air Interdiction v1.0