PAF participates in "Red Flag" and "Green Flag"

[razgriz19]

^^^ PAF f-16s at 2:08!

 

[skybolt]

Watch as aircraft from different bases around the U.S and a few from outside, all land at Nellis AFB during the Mass Recovery of Red Flag. Red Flag 10-4 featured for the very first time, the participation of the Pakistan Air Force in their F-16's. The Royal Saudi Air Force also participated again in their F-15S's. CH-47's and F-16's from the Republic of Singapore Air Force were also here.

In order of appearance:
1. F-15 with the 142nd FW out of Oregon - CYLON1
2. EA-6B from VMAQ-3 "MOON DOGS" out of MCAS Cherry Point - TRON01
3. EA-18G from VAQ-132 "SCORPIONS" out of Whidbey Island NAS - GAMBLE01
4. PAF F-16 - RAIDER21
5. OR F-15 - CYLON4
6. EA-6B - TRON21
7. RSAF F-16 - PECOS43
8. RSAF F-16 - PECOS
9. OR F-15 - CYLON1
10. WA F-15 - FLANKER1
11. SW F-16 - WEASEL1
12. OR F-15 - CYLON1
13. SW F-16 - HARLEY11
14. RSAF F-15S - SWORD61
15. RSAF F-16 - DIGGER51
16. WA F-16 - IVAN1
17. KC-135 - BAJA01

 

[skybolt]

4 Saudi Arabian F-15S's leave the Nellis range after a Red Flag 10-4 exercise. Call Sign SWORD61

 

[skybolt]

An MC-130 departs Nellis AFB during the Mass Launch of Red Flag 10-4. Call Sign TARAZAN21.

 

[razgriz19]

PAF f-16s are staying for green flag exercise too!
green flag focuses on CAS...
the exercise gonna start from aug 8-19

 

[razgriz19]

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[razgriz19]

Pakistan Air Force trains at Nellis

by Capt. Ashley Norris
Nellis Public Affairs

8/6/2010 - NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- It took six days and four stops for six Pakistan Air Force pilots to fly six F-16Bs over 7,700 miles from Mushaf Air Base in northern Pakistan to Las Vegas to fly and train in Red Flag 10-4 and Green Flag 10-9 exercises at Nellis AFB.
Approximately 100 maintenance, support and aircrew personnel arrived here in mid-July and have already completed the intense two-week Red Flag exercise, which concentrates on large force combat employment.

"Red Flag has given the PAF the opportunity to deploy its assets and personnel around the world," said Group Captain Javad Saeed, the Pakistan Detachment commander. "It has also provided a contemporary air combat training environment for our less experienced aircrew members."

The PAF flew 57 air interdiction sorties in 12 days. "For PAF to participate in Red Flag, it required training and proficiency on air-to-air refueling operations," Captain Saeed said. The PAF, with U.S. Air Force support, was able to gain that proficiency and refuel 50 times for a total transfer of 110,900 pounds of jet fuel.
The captain said deploying to Nellis has given them the opportunity to interact and operate in a joint environment, allowing every person, unit and nation involved to learn from each other. He added that Red Flag provides a rich training environment shaped by different professional forces and nations.

Red Flag 10-4 had personnel from 16 different countries, including units from Pakistan, Singapore and Saudi Arabia. Also participating was a NATO unit from Germany and U.S. Navy, Marines and Air Force units.

"The Pakistan Air Force's participation in this world-class exercise helps to build international air force cooperation, interoperability and mutual support," said Vice Adm. Michael LeFever, the U.S. Defense representative to Pakistan.

"The participation, together in this exercise, is not only valuable but also essential in that allied forces are the key to success," said Col. Don Godier, 20th Fighter Wing vice commander and Air Expeditionary Wing commander for Red Flag.

Captain Saeed said that Pakistan's participation in Red Flag was useful, adding that he felt the best thing was the debriefing methodology and the tools used to bring out valid lessons.

The Pakistan Air Force didn't leave after Red Flag but is staying for an additional three weeks in order to participate in Green Flag 10-9. Green Flag runs from Aug. 8-19 and is an exercise that focuses on close air support of ground troops. Joint terminal attack controllers working on the ground talk to pilots flying overhead and direct them in to provide close air support on the 1,000-square-mile National Training Center near Fort Irwin, Calif.
"Pakistan and the U.S. have participated in normally scheduled exercises since 2006," said Capt. Lisa Spilinek, chief of media operations for U.S. Air Force Central Command Public Affairs. "These exercises are designed to improve U.S. and Pakistani interoperability, enhance security relationships and demonstrate U.S. resolve to support the security and humanitarian interests of our friends and allies in the region."

"The Green Flag exercise will be a new experience for us... something new that we are looking forward to as a whole," Captain Saeed said. "Participating in both exercises gives us an opportunity to understand each other culturally and professionally, which is crucial for forces and nations dependent on each other, working for common objectives."

These unique exercises allow the U.S. and Pakistan the opportunity to enhance air force interoperability and show mutual support. By coming to Nellis to participate in Red Flag 10-4, both air forces' personnel have improved their skills and worked with and learned from one another. Green Flag 10-9 will provide the opportunity for continued growth.

 

[storm seeker]

 

[fire_in_shadows]

Source wikipedia

India initially sent the RFI for a F-16C/D Block 52+ configuration aircraft for the ongoing Indian MRCA competition to supply the Indian Air Force with 126 Multi-Role Combat Aircraft. On 17 January 2008, Lockheed Martin offered a customized version of the F-16, the F-16IN Super Viper for the Indian MMRCA contract.[87] The F-16IN, which is similar to the F-16 Block 60, will be a 4.5 generation aircraft.

Lockheed Martin has described the F-16IN as "the most advanced and capable F-16 ever." Based closely on the F-16E/F Block 60 as supplied to the UAE, the features on the F-16IN include Conformal Fuel Tanks (CFTs); AN/APG-80 active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar,[88] GE F110-132A engine with 32,000 pounds (143 kN) of thrust with FADEC controls; electronic warfare suite and infra-red searching (IRST); updated all-color glass cockpit; and a helmet-mounted cueing system.[89] In September 2009, F-16IN Super Viper completed a part of the field trials. Lockheed Martin officials stated that phase I of field trials was over and the week-long training phase was in preparation for Phase II of field trials, which began 7 September and lasted two weeks.

Is IAF really gonna get F16IN? and i think India is making a smart move not to participate in red flag, there is no point in joining these exercises every year when we both countries have shrink ed defense budgets specially Pakistan.

 

[Kompromat]

Mister,

Have you ever in you stay on this board ever posted your own analysis of a stuation in detail, except to patse and post other people's articles---.

Look at your title---which mean to lead---doesnot mean to steal other peoples print materiral and post it here and get credit.

Stop threatening people and for once do something of your own.

With due respect MK - the articles Fatman posts are paid ones.

Copy paste isn't a bad thing when it comes to reporting as we do not know what Janes and AFM does, do we!

If you pay for your subscriptions that is not stealing & after all its good to post nothing if there isn't anything constructive in it.

You allegations on Fatman are unfair.

Regards:

 

[Peace Sells no one buying]

Bravo to the PAF for not only participating in Red Flag, but also for the oppurtunity to further gain more experience in Green Flag. The main issue here should not be about 'winning', or one upmanship -- instead experience gained should be the main metric for evaluation. Of course, I'd like to know more specifics of how the air forces did with respect to one another -- however, that information may or may not see the light of day.

Red Flag - say what you will for or against it - is a prestigious training forum that signifies a great many number of things.

 

[IceCold]

Does any1 have info over how or which air crafts are used specially w.r.t the red team who is the aggressive squadron?

 

[SQ8]

Does any1 have info over how or which air crafts are used specially w.r.t the red team who is the aggressive squadron?

F-16's simulating low end enemy jets such as the Mig-29.. and F-15's simulating the high end jets such as the SU-27 and 30 series.
Later on.. The F-16's will also switch to the Su-27 and the F-15's to the heavier cousins ala MK series.

 

[IceCold]

F-16's simulating low end enemy jets such as the Mig-29.. and F-15's simulating the high end jets such as the SU-27 and 30 series.
Later on.. The F-16's will also switch to the Su-27 and the F-15's to the heavier cousins ala MK series.

Thks for your reply but what about jets like the F-22 raptor?

 

[Rank]

Any kind of press release or USAF Nellis base offical statement on PAF performance in Red Flag kindly share it here please....