March 16 airpower summary Published March 18, 2010 SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) -- Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations March 16 according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. Air Operations in Afghanistan: Close-Air Support Sangin Coalition pilots provided armed overwatch to friendly forces. The pilots released precision-guided munitions to counter an enemy attack with small-arms fire. The operator's actions were declared successful. Balocan Air Force MQ-9 Reaper operators provided armed overwatch to friendly forces. The operators identified and witnessed enemy forces firing on friendly forces. They released precision-guided munitions against the enemy's fighting position. The engagement was declared successful. Lashkar Gah MQ-9A Reaper operators provided armed overwatch for friendly forces and reconnaissance near their location. The operators identified enemy forces in the area emplacing improvised explosive devices and released precision-guided munitions neutralizing a threat to friendly forces. Tarin Kowt An Air Force B-1B Lancer aircrew provided armed overwatch for several friendly-forces patrols. When friendly forces began receiving enemy small-arms fire, the aircrew responded by releasing numerous precision-guided munitions against enemy positions meeting the ground commander's intent. Konduz Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. The aircrews conducted a show of force above enemy personnel firing on friendly forces with small arms and rocket-propelled grenades. The show of force was declared successful. F-15E aircrews provided armed overwatch to friendly forces under attack from enemy small arms and rocket-propelled grenades. The aircrews conducted shows of force and presence, releasing multiple flares. The shows of force and presence were declared successful. Surkhabad Coalition aircrews provided armed overwatch to multiple friendly-forces patrols encountering enemy small-arms fire. Ground forces requested a show of force to break ground forces continued their patrols. Chahar Bagh Coalition aircrews provided armed overwatch to friendly forces. The aircrews later conducted a show of force upon the request of ground forces receiving enemy small-arms fire. The show of force was declared successful. Musah Qal'eh Coalition pilots conducted armed reconnaissance of several areas and responded to a request for air support from ground forces receiving small-arms fire. The pilots conducted a show of force to deter enemy action. The show of force was declared successful. Bagram F-15E aircrews provided armed overwatch to friendly forces. The aircrews conducted a show of force to deter enemy action. The show of force was declared successful. Tani Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots conducted a show of force above enemy personnel. A joint terminal attack controller declared the show of force successful. Morghab A B-1B aircrew conducted armed overwatch for friendly-forces convoys and patrols. The aircrew conducted a show of force and presence to deter enemy action and continued to provide armed overwatch and reconnaissance. The Airlift Action Helmand Province An Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircrew flew a combat-resupply mission in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, airdropping approximately 60,000 pounds of combat-sustainment supplies to friendly forces. Badghis Province An Air Force C-130 Hercules aircrew flew a combat-resupply mission in Badghis Province, Afghanistan, airdropping approximately 35,000 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: 74 Sorties flown to support Operation Iraqi Freedom: 4 Surveillance and Reconnaissance: Sorties flown in Afghanistan: 36 Sorties flown in Iraq: 28 On March 15: Air Mobility: Air Force airlift sorties: 187 Short tons of delivered cargo: 895 Passengers: approximately 3,400 Airdropped cargo: approximately 95,000 pounds Aerial Refueling: Sorties flown: 37 Fuel delivered: approximately 2.1 million pounds Aircraft refueled: 161 Personnel Recovery, Casualty Evacuation and Aero-medical Evacuations: Casualty evacuation -- Air Force rescue Airmen transported 13 patients Saves: 4 Assists: 9 Other: 0 Hero Flights: 0 Sorties flown to support OEF: 24 Sorties flown to support OIF: 6