March 30 airpower summary Published April 2, 2010 SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) -- Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations March 30 according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. Air Operations in Afghanistan Close-Air Support Asadabad Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly forces under attack by enemy personnel. Friendly ground forces requested aircrews release precision-guided munitions against enemy positions. The aircrews released precision-guided munitions, meeting the ground commander's intent. Additional F-15E aircrews provided armed overwatch to multiple of friendly ground units and convoys. The aircrews also conducted shows of force to deter enemy action. Ground commanders declared the shows of force successful. Sangin Coalition aircrews provided armed overwatch for coalition forces and convoys. The aircrews also provided armed overwatch for friendly forces under small-arms and heavy machine gun fire. To deter enemy action, aircrews conducted shows of force, releasing flares. Ground forces declared the shows of force successful. Chahar Bagh Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly forces encountering enemy personnel. The aircrews conducted shows of force, releasing flares. An on-scene joint terminal attack controller declared the shows of force successful. Morghab A B-1B Lancer aircrew provided armed overwatch to friendly ground forces and conducted armed reconnaissance. Friendly forces, under attack by enemy personnel, requested a show of force. The aircrews conducted a show of force. Ground forces declared the show of force successful. Qal-E-Naw Coalition aircrews conducted armed reconnaissance and provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. Aircrews also conducted a show of force to deter enemy activity in vicinity of friendly forces. Ground commanders declared the show of force successful. Konduz F-15E aircrews provided armed overwatch to friendly forces and a convoy. Aircrews conducted shows of force, releasing flares, to deter enemy activity. Ground forces declared the show of force successful and aircrews continued to provide armed overwatch. Farah Coalition pilots provided armed overwatch for friendly ground forces defending a school under attack by enemy personnel. A JTAC requested a show of force to deter enemy action. The JTAC declared the show of force successful. A-10 Thunderbolt II pilots, replacing Coalition pilots, continued armed overwatch for friendly forces defending the school and conducted shows of force to deter enemy action. The JTAC declared the shows of force successful. Remak Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon pilots provided armed overwatch for friendly forces and conducted a show of force to deter enemy action. A JTAC declared the show of force was successful. Gereshk, Navy F/A-18C Hornet pilots provided armed overwatch and conducted a show of force for friendly forces, releasing flares. A JTAC declared the show of force successful. Shahidan F-15E aircrews conducted armed reconnaissance and provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. Ground forces requested aircrews conduct shows of force. The aircrews conducted shows of force, meeting the ground commander's intent. Asmar F-15E aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly forces and conducted armed reconnaissance. A JTAC requested aircrews conduct a show of force to deter enemy activity. The aircrews conducted a show of force, releasing flares. The JTAC reported the aircrew's actions were successful. Chahar Bagh F/A-18C pilots provided armed overwatch for friendly ground forces. A JTAC requested a show of force. The pilots performed a show of force, releasing flares. The JTAC reported the show of force was successful. Airlift Action Zabul Province Air Force C-130 Hercules aircrews flew combat-airdrop missions in Zabul Province, Afghanistan, delivering approximately 60,000 pounds of combat-sustainment supplies to friendly forces. Konar Province C-130 aircrews flew combat airdrop missions in Konar Province, Afghanistan, delivering approximately 30,000 pounds of combat-sustainment supplies to friendly forces. Air Operations in Iraq: Nothing significant to report today Airpower Statistics: Close-Air Support: Sorties flown to support ISAF and Afghan security forces: 83 Sorties flown to support Operation Iraqi Freedom: 24 Surveillance and Reconnaissance: Sorties flown in Afghanistan: 39 Sorties flown in Iraq: 29 On March 29: Air Mobility: Air Force airlift sorties: 175 Short tons of delivered cargo: 742 Passengers: approximately 4,200 Airdropped cargo: approximately 90,000 pounds Aerial Refueling: Sorties flown: 49 Fuel delivered: approximately 3 million pounds Aircraft refueled: 248 Personnel Recovery, Casualty Evacuation and Aero-medical Evacuations: Casualty evacuation -- Air Force rescue Airmen transported 21 patients Saves: 5 Assists: 16 Other: 0 Hero Flights: 1 Sorties flown to support OEF: 33 Sorties flown to support OIF: 4