March 12 airpower summary Published March 15, 2010 SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) -- Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations March 12 according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. Air Operations in Afghanistan: Close-Air Support Asmar Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircrews released numerous precision-guided munitions to suppress enemy small-arms fire from several positions near friendly forces during a medical evacuation operation. The weapon releases were deemed successful. Later, small-arms fire erupted from a separate position. The aircrews released additional precision-guided munitions, ceasing enemy fire and achieving the ground commander's intent. F-15E Strike Eagle aircrews working with an Air Force MC-12 Liberty aircrew provided armed overwatch to friendly forces. The aircrews received a request to release precision-guided munitions against enemy fighting positions. The engagement was declared a success by ground control when the enemy positions were destroyed. F-15E Strike Eagle aircrews provided armed overwatch and performed a show of force, releasing multiple flares, to deter enemy activity. The show of force met the ground commander's intent. Surkhabad Coalition aircrews conducted armed overwatch and aerial reconnaissance for friendly forces. Upon ground forces' request, the aircrews conducted a show of force near a known enemy bunker complex. Friendly ground forces declared the show of force a success. Gardez F-15E Strike Eagle aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. A joint terminal attack controller requested shows of force to deter enemy activity. The aircrews conducted several shows of force, releasing multiple flares. The shows of force were declared successful. Konduz F-15E Strike Eagle aircrews conducted shows of force to deter enemy activity against friendly forces who were attacked with small arms and rocket-propelled grenades. The aircrews' actions were declared successful. Landar Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. A show of force was conducted above friendly forces at the ground commander's request. The show of force was declared successful. Lashkar Gah Coalition aircrews conducted aerial reconnaissance above multiple areas of known enemy activity. The fliers identified suspicious personnel and conducted shows of force to deter enemy activity. The aircrews later conducted additional shows of force to support friendly forces receiving heavy and small-arms fire. The shows of force were considered successful. Kandahar F-15E Strike Eagle aircrews conducted a show of force to deter enemy action against Coalition forces. The show of force was declared successful. Airlift Action Paktika Province An Air Force C-130 Hercules aircrew flew a combat-resupply mission in Paktika Province, Afghanistan, airdropping approximately 34,000 pounds of combat-sustainment supplies to friendly forces. Zabul Province A C-130 aircrew flew a combat-resupply mission in Zabul Province, Afghanistan, airdropping approximately 35,000 pounds of fuel 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: 66 Sorties flown to support Operation Iraqi Freedom: 20 Surveillance and Reconnaissance: Sorties flown in Afghanistan: 39 Sorties flown in Iraq: 34 On March 11: Air Mobility: Air Force airlift sorties: 191 Short tons of delivered cargo: 949 Passengers: approximately 4,500 Airdropped cargo: approximately 70,000 pounds Aerial Refueling: Sorties flown: 44 Fuel delivered: approximately 2.8 million pounds Aircraft refueled: 212 Personnel Recovery, Casualty Evacuation and Aero-medical Evacuations: Casualty evacuation -- Air Force rescue Airmen transported 9 patients Saves: 5 Assists: 4 Other: 0 Hero Flights: 0 Sorties flown to support OEF: 17 Sorties flown to support OIF: 8