OPERATION SILK STREET (MP Coop Combat Mission)

OPERATION SILK STREET (EXTENDED) Ver. 1.1

Multiplayer Coop Combat Mission with 28 slots

Featured tasks: troops insertion, cargo transport via sling-loads, CAS, SEAD, ESCORT, CAP (AWACS), JTAC / AFAC, coordination with MQ-9 Reaper attack drones (ai), canyon flying, air-refueling

Estimated mission time: 5 - 8 hours, joining late is possible any time

Slots:

8x A-10C

10x UH-1H

2x Mi-8

4x Ka-50

4x F-15C

DOWNLOAD: https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/721569/

SCENARIO:

Russian Extremist Forces from North Ossetia exited the Roki Tunnel last night and began the occupation of South Ossetia. Their walk on the capital Tskhinvali was prepared by a group of insurgents who have established control over the inner city. Once they gain complete control over the city area and build fortifications they will be not only a threat for the region but even for the NATO missile defense shield. We do not exactly know about their artillery capabilities and what to come.

We need the people back on our side so that the Georgian army can move through the city safely to face the Russians and push them out of South Ossetia. Therefor we have to avoid bloodsheed among the civilians at all cost.

TASKS:

The current Operation-Status will be displayed repeatedly during the operation.

PHASE 1

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UH-1H:

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Take our coalition troops from the FOB Gori (green smoke) to the trouble spots in Tskhinvali to defeat the insurgents. Use RADIO MENU F10. The drop zones get marked with smoke.

LZ Alfa (orange smoke) University

LZ Bravo (red smoke) Bowl

LZ Charlie (green smoke) Railroad Station

LZ Delta (blue smoke) Hospital

A-10C:

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Provide air cover over Tskhinvali.

Go into orbit near Gori and contact the JTACs Finger 1 @ 31.000 MHz FM for the city area and Darknight 1 @ 31.000 MHz FM for aa-threats coming out of the canyon. 31.000 Mhz FM will be the common battlefield radio communication frequence.

Tanker Texaco (149.000 MHz AM, TCN: 12X) will be on station.

KA-50:

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Bring the close support helicopter to the combat area.

Assist the troops tranfers from Gori (WP 1) to Tskhinvali (WP 2) and provide further air support. Use the FARPs Dallas (127.500 MHz AM) and Dublin (127.500 MHz AM) in Gori to reload and repair if necessary.

MI-8MTV2:

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Bring the helicopter from Soganlug to the combat area. Provide reconnaissance and support over Tskhinvali. Use the FARP Dublin (127.500 MHz AM) to reload and repair if necessary and get prepaired to move in quickly when phase 2 is reached. Therefor finally gather at the soccer field near FOB Gori.

F-15C:

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Go into orbit between Gori and Tskhinvali (WP 1) and keep up our air superiority over South Ossetia and especially Tskhinvali.

Patrol the region but make sure not to cross the Russian international border. Tanker Texaco (149.000 MHz AM, TCN: 12X) will be on station.

AWACS support is prepared.

PHASE 2

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UH-1H:

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Once freed, we intend to operate the FARP in Tskhinvali under the callsign Paris (127.500 MHz AM).

Transport the cargo loads from the soccer field at FOB Gori to the 'T' on the FARP next to the hospital of Tskhinvali. Assist to establish it as FARP Paris and make it operational.

Once established arm the helicopter and assist the Georgian 1st Tank Battalion from Gori on their way into the mountains. Give close support and push the Russians back to the Roki Tunnel.

A-10C:

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Provide close air support for the Georgian 1st Tank Battalion to drive the Russians out of South Ossetia and secure the tunnel entrance. Better stay close to the ground and in the canyons approaching the mountains. Be aware to respect the Russian international border; all of South Russia ist controlled from Vladikavkaz. Moscow is just waiting for a chance to demonstrate their perceived air supremacy.

Contact ABFAC Uzi 11 @ 31.000 MHz FM to get battlefield reconnaissance fom the surrounding of the support helicopters.

KA-50:

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Clear the way to the Roki Tunnel (WP 3) for the 1st Tank Battalion and the support helicopters.

Look out for hostile low-altitude aa-threats.

MI-8MTV2:

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Help to establish and secure our desired FOB at Tskhinvali Hospital and FARP Paris by lifting up reinforcement troops from FOB Gori (green smoke) and transport them to FARP Paris. This will accelerate the initial operation compared to the time these units need when moving with the Georgian 1st Tank Battalion.

Next distribute propaganda leaflets over the city. Pick them up at Tskhinvali University LZ Alfa (orange smoke) and fly over the city area.

Contribute to push the Russians back to the Roki Tunnel.

F-15C:

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Secure the skies over the battlefield.

New tasks will be allocated when reporting orbit at WP 1.

FURTHER TASKS AND MISSION OBJECTIVES WILL BE COMMUNICATED DURING THE OPERATION!

ALL RETURN HOME SAFELY !!!

UPDATE NEWS

OPERATION SILK STREET (EXTENDED) Ver. 1.1

CHANGELOG:

(UNITS )

- 4 client slots F-15C added

- 2 more client slots Ka-50 added

- about 100 new enemy ground units (random spawn)

- up to 38 new enemy air units (dynamic spawn depending on F-15s' and A-10s' participation and behavior)

(TASKS)

- cargo transport via sling-loads

- more SEAD

- new CAP

(GENERAL)

- new waypoints for most ground units (ai)

- A-10As replace L-39Z

Multiplayer Coop Combat Mission with 28 slots

Featured tasks: troops insertion, cargo transport via sling-loads, CAS, SEAD, ESCORT, CAP (AWACS), JTAC / AFAC, coordination with MQ-9 Reaper attack drones (ai), canyon flying, air-refueling

Estimated mission time: 5 - 8 hours, joining late is possible any time

Slots:

8x A-10C

10x UH-1H

2x Mi-8

4x Ka-50

4x F-15C

DOWNLOAD: https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/721569/

SCENARIO:

Russian Extremist Forces from North Ossetia exited the Roki Tunnel last night and began the occupation of South Ossetia. Their walk on the capital Tskhinvali was prepared by a group of insurgents who have established control over the inner city. Once they gain complete control over the city area and build fortifications they will be not only a threat for the region but even for the NATO missile defense shield. We do not exactly know about their artillery capabilities and what to come.

We need the people back on our side so that the Georgian army can move through the city safely to face the Russians and push them out of South Ossetia. Therefor we have to avoid bloodsheed among the civilians at all cost.

TASKS:

The current Operation-Status will be displayed repeatedly during the operation.

PHASE 1

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UH-1H:

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Take our coalition troops from the FOB Gori (green smoke) to the trouble spots in Tskhinvali to defeat the insurgents. Use RADIO MENU F10. The drop zones get marked with smoke.

LZ Alfa (orange smoke) University

LZ Bravo (red smoke) Bowl

LZ Charlie (green smoke) Railroad Station

LZ Delta (blue smoke) Hospital

A-10C:

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Provide air cover over Tskhinvali.

Go into orbit near Gori and contact the JTACs Finger 1 @ 31.000 MHz FM for the city area and Darknight 1 @ 31.000 MHz FM for aa-threats coming out of the canyon. 31.000 Mhz FM will be the common battlefield radio communication frequence.

Tanker Texaco (149.000 MHz AM, TCN: 12X) will be on station.

KA-50:

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Bring the close support helicopter to the combat area.

Assist the troops tranfers from Gori (WP 1) to Tskhinvali (WP 2) and provide further air support. Use the FARPs Dallas (127.500 MHz AM) and Dublin (127.500 MHz AM) in Gori to reload and repair if necessary.

MI-8MTV2:

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Bring the helicopter from Soganlug to the combat area. Provide reconnaissance and support over Tskhinvali. Use the FARP Dublin (127.500 MHz AM) to reload and repair if necessary and get prepaired to move in quickly when phase 2 is reached. Therefor finally gather at the soccer field near FOB Gori.

F-15C:

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Go into orbit between Gori and Tskhinvali (WP 1) and keep up our air superiority over South Ossetia and especially Tskhinvali.

Patrol the region but make sure not to cross the Russian international border. Tanker Texaco (149.000 MHz AM, TCN: 12X) will be on station.

AWACS support is prepared.

PHASE 2

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UH-1H:

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Once freed, we intend to operate the FARP in Tskhinvali under the callsign Paris (127.500 MHz AM).

Transport the cargo loads from the soccer field at FOB Gori to the 'T' on the FARP next to the hospital of Tskhinvali. Assist to establish it as FARP Paris and make it operational.

Once established arm the helicopter and assist the Georgian 1st Tank Battalion from Gori on their way into the mountains. Give close support and push the Russians back to the Roki Tunnel.

A-10C:

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Provide close air support for the Georgian 1st Tank Battalion to drive the Russians out of South Ossetia and secure the tunnel entrance. Better stay close to the ground and in the canyons approaching the mountains. Be aware to respect the Russian international border; all of South Russia ist controlled from Vladikavkaz. Moscow is just waiting for a chance to demonstrate their perceived air supremacy.

Contact ABFAC Uzi 11 @ 31.000 MHz FM to get battlefield reconnaissance fom the surrounding of the support helicopters.

KA-50:

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Clear the way to the Roki Tunnel (WP 3) for the 1st Tank Battalion and the support helicopters.

Look out for hostile low-altitude aa-threats.

MI-8MTV2:

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Help to establish and secure our desired FOB at Tskhinvali Hospital and FARP Paris by lifting up reinforcement troops from FOB Gori (green smoke) and transport them to FARP Paris. This will accelerate the initial operation compared to the time these units need when moving with the Georgian 1st Tank Battalion.

Next distribute propaganda leaflets over the city. Pick them up at Tskhinvali University LZ Alfa (orange smoke) and fly over the city area.

Contribute to push the Russians back to the Roki Tunnel.

F-15C:

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Secure the skies over the battlefield.

New tasks will be allocated when reporting orbit at WP 1.

FURTHER TASKS AND MISSION OBJECTIVES WILL BE COMMUNICATED DURING THE OPERATION!

ALL RETURN HOME SAFELY !!!

OPERATION SILK STREET Ver. 1.0

Multiplayer Coop Combat Mission with 24 slots

Featured tasks: troops insertion, CAS, ESCORT, JTAC / AFAC, coordination with MQ-9 Reaper attack drones (ai), canyon flying, air-refueling

Estimated mission time: 5 - 8 hours, joining late is possible any time

Slots:

8x A-10C

10x UH-1H

2x Mi-8

2x Ka-50

DOWNLOAD: http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/648989/

Scenario:

Russian Extremist Forces from North Ossetia exited the Roki Tunnel last night and began the occupation of South Ossetia. Their walk on the capital Tskhinvali was prepaired by a group of insurgents who have established control over the inner city. Once they gain complete control over the city area and build fortifications they will be not only a threat for the region but even for the NATO missile defense shield. We do not exactly know about their artillery capabilities and what to come.

We need the people back on our side so that the Georgian army can move through the city safely to face the Russians and push them out of South Ossetia. Therefor we have to avoid bloodsheed among the cilvilians at all cost.

TASKS:

The current Operation-Status will be displayed repeatedly during the operation.

PHASE 1

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UH-1H (usage strongly recommended):

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Take our coalition troops from the FOB Gori (green smoke) to the trouble spots in Tskhinvali to defeat the insurgents. Use RADIO MENU F10. The drop zones get marked with smoke.

LZ Alfa (orange smoke) University

LZ Bravo (red smoke) Bowl

LZ Charlie (yellow smoke) Railroad Station

LZ Delta (blue smoke) Hospital

A-10C:

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Provide air cover over Tskhinvali.

Go into orbit near Gori and contact the JTACs Finger 1 @ 31.000 MHz FM for the city area and Darknight 1 @ 31.000 MHz FM for aa-threats coming out of the canyon. 31.000 Mhz FM will be the common battlefield radio communication frequence.

Tanker Texaco (149.000 MHz AM, TCN: 12X) will be on station.

KA-50:

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Bring the close support helicopter from Senaki Military Base to the combat area.

Assist the troops tranfers from Gori to Tskhinvali and provide further air support. Use the FARPs Dallas (127.500 MHz AM) and Dublin (127.500 MHz AM) to reload and repair if necessary.

MI-8MTV2:

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Bring the helicopter from Soganlug to the combat area. Provide reconnaissance and support over Tskhinvali. Use the FARP Dublin (127.500 MHz AM) to reload and repair if necessary and get prepaired to move in quickly when phase 2 is reached. Therefor finally gather at the soccer field near FOB Gori.

PHASE 2

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UH-1H:

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Arm the helicopter and assist the Georgian 1st Tank Battalion from Gori on their way into the mountains. Give close support and push the Russians back to the Roki Tunnel.

A-10C (usage strongly recommended):

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Provide close air support for the Georgian 1st Tank Battalion to drive the Russians out of South Ossetia and secure the tunnel entrance. Better stay close to the ground and in the canyons approaching the mountains. Be aware to respect the Russian international border; all of South Russia ist controlled from Vladikavkaz. Moscow is just waiting for a chance to demonstrate their perceived air supremacy.

Contact ABFAC Uzi 11 @ 31.000 MHz FM to get battlefield reconnaissance fom the surrounding of the support helicopters.

KA-50:

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Clear the way for the 1st Tank Battalion and the support helicopters.

Especially look out for hostile low-altitude aa-threats.

MI-8MTV2 (usage strongly recommended):

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Once freed, we intend to operate the FARP in Tskhinvali under the callsign Paris (127.500 MHz AM).

Help to establish and secure our desired FOB at Tskhinvali Hospital by lifting up reinforcement troops from FOB Gori (green smoke) and transport them to FARP Paris. This will accelerate the initial operation compared to the time these units need when moving with the Georgian 1st Tank Battalion.

Next distribute propaganda leaflets over the city. Pick them up at Tskhinvali University LZ Alfa (orange smoke) and fly over the city area.

Contribute to push the Russians back to the Roki Tunnel.

FURTHER TASKS AND MISSION OBJECTIVES WILL BE COMMUNICATED DURING THE OPERATION.

ALL RETURN HOME SAFELY !!!

Thanks for your contribution. I'll be checking this out soon.

Regarding phase 2: what are the consequences of not having any MI-8MTV2?

Regarding phase 2: what are the consequences of not having any MI-8MTV2?

Hello Classydjo, thanks for your interest.

If no Mi-8s are present, the establishment of FARP Paris (at the hospital in Tskhinvali) simply takes a lot longer since the equipment has to be transported by our ground troops.

As long as there is no operating FARP in Tskhinvali choppers (like Ka-50s) always have to fly back to Gori to rearm or repair.

Achieving the goal of operating FARP Paris as quick as possible brings a decisive advantage in fighting the enemy forces coming out of the canyon.

Actually in OPERATION SILK STREET Version 1.1 Release this will also be possible for Hueys via cargo transport (sling loads) and troops insertion.

Greetz

Hello Classydjo, thanks for your interest.

If no Mi-8s are present, the establishment of FARP Paris (at the hospital in Tskhinvali) simply takes a lot longer since the equipment has to be transported by our ground troops.

As long as there is no operating FARP in Tskhinvali choppers (like Ka-50s) always have to fly back to Gori to rearm or repair.

Achieving the goal of operating FARP Paris as quick as possible brings a decisive advantage in fighting the enemy forces coming out of the canyon.

 

Actually in OPERATION SILK STREET Version 1.1 Release this will also be possible for Hueys via cargo transport (sling loads) and troops insertion.

 

Greetz

Sweet! Can't wait for 1.2.8 then...!

Good misión Coldblood, + 1. We used it for practice @ boe117 last sunday but have a server crash before reaching stage 2. We will be flying it again tonight.

I recommend placing the Ka-50s closer to Gori, as it is right now its a 30´+ to get to the combat zone.

Waiting for versión 1.1!

Today I present to you some first impressions of the new Release Version 1.1.

We have been playing the mission for about 2 weeks now just to make sure that the final download-version did not become corrupt at any point.

It all seems to work out just fine so that the new release is ready to go now.

I am happy to finally announce the upload to be scheduled for this weekend.

Ingame pics from PHASE I:

Ingame pics from PHASE 2:

Maybe there will be one or two servers up running this mission prior official release.

Don't just feel teased! Simply join the action!

The new version is available for download now.

File Name: OPERATION_SILK_STREET_(EXTENDED)_Ver._1.1.miz

Date created: 14.07.2014 22:17:33

Size: 1.78 Mb

Posts #1 and #2 updated.

The new version is available for download now.

 

File Name: OPERATION_SILK_STREET_(EXTENDED)_Ver._1.1.miz

Date created: 14.07.2014 22:17:33

Size: 1.78 Mb

 

Posts #1 and #2 updated.

thank you!!! I will be twitching this when we do it again we almost got through with phase 1.

but time and sleep where more important for some. lol

Is there any way to save mission in progress?

and some guys want the A10A...

well in some guys that would be me.

also is the Reaper controllable?

also when we can visually see the IS have been taken out, we still get the Intel telling us that the hospital still has 23 terrorist there, but we don't see anymore and were not taken fire from the hospital.

Looking good.

Q: which a/c are required as a minimum to fly this mission?

Can you fly it solely with A10C?

Looking good.

Q: which a/c are required as a minimum to fly this mission?

Can you fly it solely with A10C?

not recommended as a solo mission very hard. :joystick:

but we will be on tonight in the Israeli server doing this one.

thank you!!! I will be twitching this when we do it again we almost got through with phase 1.

 

but time and sleep where more important for some. lol

 

Is there any way to save mission in progress?

 

and some guys want the A10A...

 

well in some guys that would be me.

 

also is the Reaper controllable?

 

also when we can visually see the IS have been taken out, we still get the Intel telling us that the hospital still has 23 terrorist there, but we don't see anymore and were not taken fire from the hospital.

Mastiff,

concerning the incident at the hospital, there is a simple answer: They were hiding from you at that point! :smilewink:

Actually this is to prevent A-10 pilots from bombing the landing zones with CBU-97s and getting 40 kills at the hospital on one fence in.

You need more action going on at the other hot spots (tip: especially Green railroad station), so that the last insurgents at the hospital are forced to leave the building so to speak.

Reaper controllable? Speaking in terms of complete Comined Arms control it's a no. But A-10 pilots can coordinate their strikes with them.

A-10 A slots... well, didn't have that request yet. In fact Ver. 1.1 was delayed because of last minute changes. I suddenly received more requests for KA-50s being stationed closer, so 2 more were added and stationed closer and the original two got some more entertainment on the way when flying directly to Tskhinvali.

Looking good.

Q: which a/c are required as a minimum to fly this mission?

Can you fly it solely with A10C?

We have the saying: All roads lead to Rome! Meaning there isn't just one way of doing it.

You are well advised not do try it on your own but there are several combinations you can be successful.

It is also possible to switch aircrafts dependig on the development.

I can remember two "walkthroughs" I had with my friends in just about 6 hours each.

The first time we were 5 pilots: starting with 2x UH-1, 1x Mi-8, 1x Ka-50, 1x A-10C and switching to 1x Mi-8, 2x Ka-50, 2x A-10C.

The second time we were 5 pilots as well: 3x A-10C and 2x F-15.

We also already were successful with only 3 players, it simply took way longer and it was way closer and more challenging.

The F-15 is implemented in a way that the battlefield only gets expanded if pilots really participate and go into orbit at WP1.

I guess one can say that taking things serious (like at squad training) shortens mission time up to 50% compared with public flights where people come and go. You know what one single A-10 with the right pilot in it can do!

I hosted your latest mission today and after about an hour or so the server crashed. The Combined Ops Group tried hosting the same mission several days ago on their new dedicated server with the same results. Also, JTAC worked fine for the first A10 tasking but stalled before dialog was finished for the second tasking. It looks like a cool mission but there seems to be a few bugs to squash.

I hosted your latest mission today and after about an hour or so the server crashed. The Combined Ops Group tried hosting the same mission several days ago on their new dedicated server with the same results. Also, JTAC worked fine for the first A10 tasking but stalled before dialog was finished for the second tasking. It looks like a cool mission but there seems to be a few bugs to squash.

How much memory does the Server have?

I have to say that I noticed that after about one hour the 8 GB RAM barrier is passed. I recommend 12 -16 GB RAM for this mission!

This afternoon I was playing online together with 5-8 people until I quit after about 5 hours of flying.

I checked the server-list 20 minutes ago and made a screenshot. Just looked again and those guys are still on.

Dunno about JTAC, it defenitively used to work! Maybe you can check once more and confirm your observation again. Maybe it was just some kind of glitch?!

However, even though there are 2 other projects right now (and it is summer!!) mission development is still beeing continued.

I am thankful for bug-reports and new ideas.

Greetz

I tried playing your mission couple of times, and it appears the JTAC is reporting some nonsense half of the time, especially Finger. Units that are simply just not there, then reporting vehicles moving on a road (there are no vehicles on the road) south or east, even though there is just road southeast (maybe this part is DCS issue, not sure). The other JTAC is better in this aspect, although sometimes has similar issue.

Otherwise I think the mission is really interesting, but this part was extremely frustrating.

Very nice mission, but it is sooooo laggy :joystick:

radio communication is lost after a while. i tried both with uh-1 and a-10c and same result. i only see "AUTO" word when i hit the radio key.

Hello guys,

I need to inform you that there will be no further public mission updates for this mission at the moment. The development is currently paused.

However we stiill check compatiblity with the current DCS versions and fly the adapted versions on 2 servers: -=BFU=- Game Server Dedicated and QUAX's DCS WORLD.

Feel free to catch a pilot seat there.

I intend to continue the development of this mission when DCS World 2.0 ist released.

Meanwhile there are enough other mission projects keeping me busy such as the -=BFU=- training missions: The Batumi Conference and Operation Valley Sweep Out.

The newest project which is intended for public release is named Operation Pitchfork which is also a coop mission. It is currently in alpha-state but early access is granted, Any feedback is welcome.

Hello there, I've flown your mission yesterday and I found it quite good! Thank you.

Here are a few remarks that might make this mission better (easier ?), if you ever plan to modify it once 2.0 is here:

- The mission scripts take a little while to start,

- The Ka-50s' FARP is too far away (30 minutes trip) compared to the Huey (10 minutes),

- I haven't seen any SEAD equiped allied aircraft in the game, when the enemy is using SA-6/SA-11,

- the F10 menu never worked for me, whatever Huey I chose,

- JTAC drones never answered A-10C requests.

Hey Flappie, I think this one is a casualty of DCS 1.5 unfortunately.

Many of the scripts will need to be updated (MiST, CTLD, etc) and I believe the mission itself runs a custom .LUA script which may no longer be viable.