Afghan Airpower Summary for July 1

From CentCom:

Coalition airpower supported Coalition ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan in the following operations July 1, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.

In Afghanistan, U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs conducted shows of force over convoys in Jalalabad. One of the convoys was under fire from insurgents, while the other was disarming an improvised explosive device.

Also in Jalalabad, U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles destroyed an enemy with Guided Bomb Unit-31s and 12s.

F-15s passed along the coordinates of an enemy bunker in Orgun-E. The aircrews also looked for any other suspicious activity.

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer monitored areas around Garmsir. Also in Garmsir, other A-10s successfully conducted a show of force with multiple flares to disrupt any enemy activity and provided continuous coverage of Coalition forces.

Other A-10s showed force with flares for a convoy with a disabled vehicle in Gardez. The Joint Terminal Attack Controller reported the desired effect was achieved.

In Nowzad, an A-10 provided a show of force with multiple flares for a village that was under attack. Later the pilots watched over a large convoy moving through the area.

In total, 36 close air support missions were flown in support of the International Security Assistance Force and Afghan security forces, reconstruction activities and route patrols.

Ten U.S. Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan. Additionally, two Royal Air Force aircraft performed tactical reconnaissance.

U.S. Air Force C-130s and C-17s provided intra-theater heavy airlift support, helping to sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa.

Approximately 150 airlift sorties were flown; more than 690 tons of cargo was delivered, and approximately more than 2,635 passengers were transported. This included approximately 77,485 pounds of troop re-supply air-dropped in Afghanistan.

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