Nov. 19 airpower summary: EC-130J supports OIF, OEF

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SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) --  Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations Nov. 19, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.

In Afghanistan, Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles engaged enemy combatants with guided bomb unit-12s, GBU-31s, GBU-38s, and cannon rounds southwest of Garmsir. The on-scene joint terminal attack controller reported the mission as a success.

During the same mission, a hellfire missile from an Air Force MQ-9A Reaper was used against the enemy combatants. The mission was reported as successful by the JTAC.

An enemy compound in Kajaki Dam was hit by GBU-31s and cannon rounds fired from F-15Es. The aircrew supported coalition forces in hostile contact against enemy combatants. The JTAC confirmed the mission as successful.

An Air Force B-1B Lancer dropped GBU-38s and GBU-31s against enemy combatants during an engagement in Deh' Rawod. Additionally, a show of force with flares was performed to deter enemy activities in the area.

During the same engagement, a Royal Air Force Harrier GR-7 launched rockets against enemy positions in Deh' Rawod.

A show of force with flares was performed by an F-15E to deter enemy activities in Deh' Rawod. Additionally, the aircrew dropped a GBU-38 against an enemy fighting position in Asadabad. The JTAC confirmed the missions as successful.

An enemy compound in Musa Qal'eh was struck with a GBU-12 from a French Mirage 2000. The mission was reported as successful by the JTAC.

A Mirage 2000 and a French Mirage F-1 CR conducted shows of force to deter enemy activities in Musa Qal'eh. The mission was assessed as a success by the JTAC.

Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs fired cannon rounds against enemy combatants in Asadabad. The JTAC reported good hits on the targets and declared the strike as successful.

In total, 37 close-air-support missions were flown in support of the ISAF and Afghan security forces, reconstruction activities and route patrols.

Seven Air Force surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan. Additionally, two RAF aircraft performed tactical reconnaissance.

In Iraq, a RAF Tornado GR-4 conducted a show of force to deter enemy activities in Baqubah. The mission was reported as a success by the JTAC.

Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons destroyed a vehicle borne improvised explosive device with GBU-12s and a GBU-38 in Samarra. The JTAC reported the mission as successful.

A show of force with flares was performed by an F-16 to deter enemy actions in Hawijah. The mission was reported as a success by the JTAC.

In total, coalition aircraft flew 43 close-air-support missions for Operation Iraqi Freedom. These missions supported coalition ground forces, protected key infrastructure, provided over watch for reconstruction activities and helped to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.

Twenty-four Air Force and Navy surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq. Additionally, three Air Force and RAF aircraft performed tactical reconnaissance.

Air Force C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster IIIs provided intratheater heavy airlift support, helping to sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa.

Approximately 156 airlift sorties were flown; 379 tons of cargos were delivered, and 3,011 passengers were transported. This included approximately 78,615 pounds of troop re-supply air-dropped in Afghanistan.

Coalition C-130 crews from Australia, Canada, Iraq, and Japan flew in support of operations in Afghanistan or Iraq.

On Nov. 18, Air Force, French, and RAF aerial refueling crews flew 36 sorties and off-loaded approximately 2.3 million pounds of fuel to 183 receiving aircraft.