VMA-255 AV-8B Squadron operational - Homebase: MANDUMI app: 255.625
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VMA-255 AV-8B Squadron is operational.
Homebase: MANDUMI app: 255.625
The website is: https://buzzaldrin89.wixsite.com/vma255
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- “Gütersloh”-type Polygon Low-Level Bounce Training:
https://buzzaldrin89.wixsite.com/vma255/post/swatter-intercept-bounce-training-invitational - 2 Ship Harrier takes off, flies low-level penetratrion simulations inside a Low-Level perimeter, RKR-17, waits to be “bounced” by CAP Falcons. Ideal for A-A specialized F-16 Squadrons wishing to train Low-Level Clutter Intercepts.
- Buddy Lasing Training with packages, any context is possible.
- Multi-Type Package Air-to-Air Refuelling. Train your squadron on Multi-Type combined AAR, and its challenges in ETA and Fuel Consumption Coordination with different Fuel Flow aircraft.
- “Clean up” Package on Joint Strikes:
Evaluate the advantages of coordinating with a “holding” 2-ship AV-8B parked in a Forward Highway Airstrip ready to “clean-up” the target area after the main precision strike package egresses
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Tasking available with other squadrons:
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FAC(A)
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CAS
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SEAD
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1 hr loiter time/FAC(A) duty
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Vertical landing on forward airbases/damaged airbases
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IDM Datalink full functionality tested and proven with dissimilar packages
The following should be noticed by mission planners:
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the AV-8B is fully capable of Air-to-Air refuelling with both KC-135 and KC-10
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the AV-8B does not have the pressure altimeter setting displayed on the cockpit, so it must stay in 2992 STANDARD altimeter at all times
Vertical Take-off and Landing checklists available at this point: https://bit.ly/2x68Xlr
%%%%%%%%%%%%% Joint OPs posts with images:
F/A-18 joint CAS: https://bit.ly/2Uf4UeR
F-16 join IDM operational buddy lasing CAS: https://bit.ly/2vpuXaA
SWATTER Training Invitational: https://buzzaldrin89.wixsite.com/vma255/post/swatter-intercept-bounce-training-invitational
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Contact me by PM if you are interested in proposing a Joint Tactical Op, or joining.
Given the added complexity of having to master vertical takeoff from disabled airbases, this squadron has to accept only reasonably experienced pilots, by this is only meant that the pilots entering should be very comfortable with full ramp starts and have executed the engine malfunction training mission in the BMS manual, and reasonable experience in Air-to-Air refuelling.
Flying in the veterans gaming server several days per week.
Hope to meet you soon in the air, good hunting
–-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------AV-8B II and AV-8B II+ (APG-65 radar version) :
"The mission of the VMA STOVL squadron is to attack and destroy surface and air targets, to escort helicopters, and to conduct other such air operations as may be directed. Specific tasks of the AV-8B HARRIER II include:
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Conduct close air support using conventional and specific weapons.
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Conduct deep air support, to include armed reconnaissance and air interdiction, using conventional and specific weapons.
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Conduct offensive and defensive antiair warfare. This includes combat air patrol, armed escort missions, and offensive missions against enemy ground-to-air defenses, all within the capabilities of the aircraft.
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Be able to operate and deliver ordnance at night and to operate under instrument flight conditions.
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Be able to deploy for extended operations employing aerial refueling.
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Be able to deploy to and operate from carriers and other suitable seagoing platforms, advanced bases, expeditionary airfields, and remote tactical landing sites.
Operation Desert Storm in 1991 was highlighted by expeditionary air operations performed by the AV-8B. The Harrier II was the first Marine Corps tactical strike platform to arrive in theater, and subsequently operated from various basing postures. Three squadrons, totaling 60 aircraft, and one six-aircraft detachment operated ashore from an expeditionary airfield, while one squadron of 20 aircraft operated from a sea platform. During the ground war, AV-8Bs were based as close as 35 nautical miles (40.22 miles) from the Kuwait border, making them the most forward deployed tactical strike aircraft in theater. The AV-8B flew 3,380 sorties for a total of 4,083 flight hours while maintaining a mission capable rate in excess of 90%. Average turnaround time during the ground war surge rate flight operations was 23 minutes."
- “Gütersloh”-type Polygon Low-Level Bounce Training:
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Nice!!!
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Nice!!!
Thank-you, available for FAC tasking.
Photos from last sortie with an F/A-18, RTB to OSAN:
https://buzzaldrin89.wixsite.com/vma255/post/7-business-strategy-tips-from-successful-entrepreneurs
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The SLAM-ER mission of the AV-8B+ provides package flights with the stand-off ability to strike a target deep into enemy lines, 140 nm +.
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Updated with Vertical Take-off Landing Checklists for the BMS community https://bit.ly/2x68Xlr
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Updated with photo gallery and posts on the website.