US Air Force,
SOUTHWEST ASIA: Coalition airpower supported coalition ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan iduring operations Feb. 1, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.
In Afghanistan, an Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle dropped guided bomb unit-31 and 38s in order to destroy enemy positions on a ridge line in Bari Kowt. The joint terminal attack controller confirmed that the missions were successful.
In Sangin, Royal Air Force GR-7 Harriers performed shows of force in order to deter enemy activities. The missions were declared successful by the JTAC.
In order to deter enemy activities F-15s performed shows of force in Bermal and Orgune. The JTAC reported that the missions were successful.
In total, 31 close air support missions were flown as part of the ISAF and Afghan security forces, reconstruction activities and route patrols.
Nine Air Force and RAF surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft flew missions as part of operations in Afghanistan. Additionally, two RAF aircraft performed tactical reconnaissance.
In Iraq, an Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon dropped GBU-12s in order to destroy an enemy weapons cache in Samarra. The JTAC confirmed that the mission was successful.
In total, coalition aircraft flew 34 close air support missions for Operation Iraqi Freedom. These missions integrated and synchronized coalition ground forces, protected key infrastructure, provided over watch for reconstruction activities and helped to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.
Twenty-six Air Force, Navy, and Royal Australian Air Force surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft flew missions as part of operations in Iraq. Additionally, two Air Force aircraft performed tactical reconnaissance.
Air Force C-130s and C-17s provided intra-theater heavy airlift, helping to sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa.
Approximately 132 airlift sorties were flown, 507 tons of cargo were delivered and 2,624 passengers were transported.
Coalition C-130 crews from Canada and Iraq flew as part of operations in Afghanistan or Iraq.
On Jan. 31, Air Force and RAF tanker crews flew 35 sorties and off-loaded approximately 1.9 million pounds of fuel to 154 receiving aircraft.
