DPRK Satellite Launch Attempt Announced for Next Month

From the ROK Yonhap News Agency:

SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- North Korea said Friday that it will launch its indigenously built long-range missile, Kwangmyongsong-3, next month in celebration of the centenary of the birth of the North's late founding leader, Kim Il-sung, which falls on April 15.

"Kwangmyongsong-3, a polar-orbiting earth observation satellite, will be blasted off southward from the Sohae Satellite Launching Station in Cholsan County, North Phyongan Province between April 12 and 16, lifted by carrier rocket Unha-3," a spokesman for the North's Korean Committee for Space Technology said in a statement.

"A safe flight orbit has been chosen so that carrier rocket debris to be generated during the flight would not have any impact on neighboring countries... The DPRK will strictly abide by relevant international regulations and usage concerning the launch of scientific and technological satellites for peaceful purposes and ensure maximum transparency," said the spokesman, using the abbreviation of North's official name.

French Naval Warship Charles De Gaulle Sets Sail

Courtesy of Wolfgang and the UDXF newsgroup:

Aircraft carrier CHARLES DE GAULLE sails from Toulon to start one-month deployment to the Mediterranean as part of a work-up to regain full operational readiness after yard period. Initially conduct air group training and in second phase will be joined by other warships (CHEVALIER PAUL, DUPLEIX, MONTCALM, JACOUBET, MEUSE), establishing a complete carrier battle group for complex exercises which are supposed to bring about operational validation.

Blog Editor Note: Keep an eye on 8453.0 kHz Stanag 4285 mode for french naval traffic.

Norwegian C-130 Hercules accident

Blog Editor Note: We have been informed that the Norwegian Air Force C-130J-30 that crashed on 15 March 2012 was serial number 10-5630, c/n 5630.

On 15 March 2012, contact was lost to a Norwegian Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules military transport plane on route from Evenes to Kiruna. Based on radar and communications data, the plane is thought to have been lost in a large and sparsely populated area near the Kebnekaise mountain range. Five Norwegian officers were on board. A search effort led by Swedish rescue service is under way, but is affected by snow, wind and cloudyness impeding helicopter reconaissance. The aircraft was participating in the "Cold Response" military exercise, that also involved forces from Britain, Canada, France, the Netherlands, Sweden and the United States.

According to a military spokesperson, the military does not "know the condition of the aircraft of those who are on board. But we're looking for a crashed airplane." The Norwegian Minister of Defence initially claimed that everyone on board had been killed, but later retracted his statement, as no wreckage has been yet found. According to a spokesperson, "It has been quite a long time now since we lost radio contact, so we don't have much hope now."

Mode-S/ADS-B Intercepts 14 Feb 2012 - Deltona FL

The following Mode-S intercepts are courtesy of our SE US Mode-S network member and Milcom monitor Jack NeSmith in Deltona, FL. Thanks Jack.

00C0C2 163562/842 --- 2012-03-14 19:53:04 UC-12F United States --- 0000 18000
A00001 N1 --- 2012-03-14 18:33:48 G-IV United States FAA HQ [KDCA]
A2191E N234U N234U 2012-03-14 18:41:58 206H United States US DOJ | DEA
A36D3D N32PA --- 2012-03-14 10:28:31 Lear 36A United States PhoenixAirGroup 7105 39975
A385CA N326ND --- 2012-03-14 16:22:19 PA-44-180 United States --- 3031 5200
A7A899 N593AN 00000000 2012-03-14 11:00:14 MD-83 United States --- 3656 33975
A7F332 N611HP --- 2012-03-14 12:17:58 Cessna 182T United States ---
AA66AD N77 --- 2012-03-14 15:48:30 King Air 300 United States ---
AAED5E N803DS N803DS 2012-03-14 22:40:05 Bell 407 United States Volusia County
AC8B2B N907WK --- 2012-03-14 14:30:54 CESSNA 182T United States FBI 0366 2450
ADFD88 94-0261 --- 2012-03-14 20:29:34 RC-26B United States --- 0000 16150
ADFE07 1503 --- 2012-03-14 18:07:15 HC-130H United States USCG | CGAS Elizabeth City [KECG]
ADFED1 85-1263 --- 2012-03-14 18:14:05 C-12U United States OSACOMDet.56PR-ArNG [TJIG] 5772 7575
ADFEE1 87-0161 PAT236 2012-03-14 16:16:05 C-12U United States AL ARNG | OSACOM DET-5
AE0173 84-0118 --- 2012-03-14 15:19:00 C-21A United States USAF | 375AW | 458AS [KBLV]
AE0241 63-8021 RCH206 2012-03-14 21:39:39 KC-135R United States USAF | 6AMW | 91ARS [KMCF]
AE0367 63-8011 PIRAT33 2012-03-14 22:48:48 KC-135R United States USAF | 6AMW | 91ARS [KMCF]
AE04D9 165831 --- 2012-03-14 19:13:12 C-40A United States USNR | VR-59 [KNFW]
AE0569 86-0012 RCH280 2012-03-14 12:28:21 C-5B United States AFRC | 439AW | 337AS [KCEF]
AE05C1 79-0479 SHARK67 2012-03-14 04:34:22 C-130H United States NV ANG | 152AW | 192AS [KRNO] 0000 25000
AE05F7 69-5824 KING 24 2012-03-14 23:20:46 HC-130n United States AFRC | 920RQW | 39RQS [KCOF]
AE06E9 163844 --- 2012-03-14 16:48:54 UC-12M United States USN | AOD Norfolk [KNGU]
AE07BD 62-356t8 BOLT91 2012-03-14 19:04:59 KC-135R United States USAF | 6AMW | 91ARS [KMCF]
AE0992 91-26331 --- 2012-03-14 19:33:26 UH-60L United States 1-244th AVN 0000 1900
AE10E8 2002 C2002 2012-03-14 15:53:34 HC-130J United States USCG | CGAS Elizabeth City [KECG] 0000 10675
AE13E6 78-23128 --- 2012-03-14 16:23:42 C12C United States ---
AE1479 166767 --- 2012-03-14 21:37:30 UC-35D United States MAW-4

DOD Identifies Units for Upcoming Afghanistan Rotation

The Department of Defense today identified three major units to deploy as part of the upcoming rotation of forces operating in Afghanistan. The Spring 2012 scheduled rotation involves one brigade combat team headquarters with more than 70 personnel; one brigade combat team with more than 3,600 personnel; and a combat aviation brigade with more than 2,400 personnel to include:

Headquarters unit: 76th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Headquarters, Indiana Army National Guard

Brigade Combat Team and Combat Aviation Brigade: 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Vicenza, Italy and the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, Katterbach, Germany.

James E. Williams Departs Norfolk for Fourth Deployment

By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Daniel J. Meshel, Enterprise Carrier Strike Group Public Affairs

USS JAMES E. WILLIAMS, At sea (NNS) -- Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) departed Norfolk Naval Station March 12 on the ship's fourth deployment with the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group.

James E. Williams is scheduled to deploy to the U.S. Navy's 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation as part of an ongoing rotation of U.S. forces supporting maritime security operations in international waters around the globe.

"We are a multi-mission platform," said Christopher M. Senenko, the commanding officer of James E. Williams, "and we are extremely flexible in our ability to respond to anything that the regional commanders need us to do."

The ship recently completed a series of training events and certifications with the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group during composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) to ensure operational readiness and cohesiveness.

The operating effectiveness of the destroyer during COMPTUEX will be fundamental as the ship travels to the 5th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR) to work with allied and partner maritime forces.

"In a training environment the crew is able to practice procedures and techniques that they may potentially encounter while deployed," said Senenko. "COMPTUEX gave us exposure to multiple mission-sets and taskings needed to execute future operations in the 5th and 6th Fleet AOR."

Beyond mission success the deployment aboard James E. Williams offers Sailors a chance to develop professionally, visit foreign ports, and gain qualifications.

"This is a great time for the crew," said Senenko. "They're able to focus on personal growth and achieving the next milestone in the life of this great warship."

James E. Williams is slated to begin an extended yard period following the destroyer's return from deployment.

The Enterprise Carrier Strike Group is comprised of James E. Williams, the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65), Carrier Air Wing 1, Destroyer Squadron 2, guided-missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG 69), and guided-missile destroyers USS Porter (DDG 78), and USS Nitze (DDG 94).

Air Guard members part of total force tanker team at Red Flag exercise

Air Force 1st Lt. John Fisher, a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot with the Alabama Air National Guard's 99th Air Refueling Squadron, communicates with aircraft arriving to refuel during Red Flag 12-3, March 9, 2012 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Red Flag is a realistic air-to-air combat training exercise involving the air forces of the United States and its allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brett Clashman)(Released)

By Air Force Capt. Teresa L. Sullivan, 99th Air Base Wing

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- Aerial refuelers have been here sharpening their skills through joint, allied and total force integration during Red Flag 12-3.

"The teamwork of active duty, Air National Guard and Reserve units has been outstanding," said Air Force Master Sgt. Randy Bishop, 91st Air Refueling Squadron chief boom operator out of MacDill AFB, Fla. "Total Force Integration is what makes tanker success at Red Flag possible."

Tanker operators are pushing the limits while working more closely with Guard and Reserve units by inter-flying six KC-135 aircraft and crews as a team. They're responsible for refueling 48 aircraft, which consume 260,000 pounds of fuel per day during eight sorties over the Air Force's premier Nevada Test and Training Range.

During the exercise tanker operators strive to better accommodate and coordinate with a variety of receivers, to include Air Force and Marine aircraft from across the U.S., while working with Royal Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force aircraft and crews.

Exercises like Red Flag are designed to train the force for current and future conflicts.

"Red Flag helps me think on my feet and be prepared for the unexpected, in a rapidly changing environment," said Air Force Capt. Duc Ho, 91st ARS flight commander, who has deployed nine times to Iraq, Kyrgyzstan and other areas of Southwest Asia. "We're learning the receiver's mission and the complex, fluid environment that we're going to be operating in for future wars."

The tanker team credits their maintainers for keeping the aging tanker fleet operational during Red Flag.

"Maintenance does a great job keeping these 50-year-old jets in the air," Ho said, who is participating in his second Red Flag. "We couldn't launch without our incredible maintainers."

The tanker team is honing their skills in the air and on the ground, while being mindful of their environmental impact and fuel savings.

"Our primary goal is to support our receivers, but we fly high to save gas," Ho said. "We use a lot of ground power stations, minimize taxi time and when we're not needed we minimize our air time in an effort to save fuel. We take fuel saving very seriously, but of course we balance that with the needs of the receiver."

The 414th Combat Training Squadron is responsible for executing Red Flag and this exercise is just one of a series of advanced training programs administered at Nellis and on the Nevada Test and Training Range by organizations assigned to the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center.

Mode-S/ADS-B Intercepts 13 Mar 2012 - Deltona FL

The following Mode-S intercepts are courtesy of our SE US Mode-S network member and Milcom monitor Jack NeSmith in Deltona, FL. Thanks Jack.

A1FCA6 N227SV --- 2012-03-13 22:50:49 GLF4 United States Assembly Point Aviation/US Gov
A2191E N234U N234U 2012-03-13 20:25:50 206H United States US DOJ | DEA 5255 1300
A385CA N326ND --- 2012-03-13 20:12:51 PA-44-180 United States --- 1111 1500
A5D4AA N475LC --- 2012-03-13 10:29:41 Gulfstream IV United States L-3 Info Systems
A6FAA1 N549PA --- 2012-03-13 23:20:45 LEARJET 35 United States PHOENINXAIR
ADFE14 1708 --- 2012-03-13 22:27:00 HC-130H United States USCG | CGAS Clearwater [KPIE]
ADFE83 92-0548 BETRA21 2012-03-13 20:31:36 C-130H United States USAF | 19AW [KLRF]
AE05C1 79-0479 SHARK67 2012-03-13 19:48:39 C-130H United States NV ANG | 152AW | 192AS [KRNO]
AE0992 91-26331 --- 2012-03-13 19:54:06 UH-60L United States 1-244th AVN 0000 2700
AE13E6 78-23128 --- 2012-03-13 04:02:47 C12C United States --- 0000 23000
AE1EB1 166044 --- 2012-03-13 23:56:25 T-6B United States USN | taw-5 | VT-6
AE2ED8 166091 --- 2012-03-13 20:18:53 T-6B United States ---
AE2EFB 166126 --- 2012-03-13 22:21:18 T-6B United States --- 4261 22975
AE4A09 10-0??? --- 2012-03-13 19:49:14 C-12U United States ---

Mode-S/ADS-B Intercepts 13 Mar 2012 - Btown

Here is another round of Mode-S/ADS-B intercepts logged from here on the radio ranch in WNC. The Mode-S intercepts for this day have been sorted by time and then by ICAO24 code. All dates/times are UTC.

Sort by time
AE11D9 75-0559 SNTRY60H 2012-03-13 22:30:09 E-3B United States USAF | 552ACW [KTIK]
AE1211 03-0726 --- 2012-03-13 22:21:57 UC-35C United States USARC | 2-228 AVN
AE052F 69-0009 --- 2012-03-13 21:53:50 C-5A United States WV ANG | 167AW | 167AS [KMRB]
ADFEF1 161529 --- 2012-03-13 21:49:25 C-9B United States USNR | VR-46 [KNFW ]
AE10D5 165519 --- 2012-03-13 21:30:08 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA] 0000 13000
ACEE92 N932RD --- 2012-03-13 21:21:55 MD82 United States Ryan Intl Airlines
AE0817 00-0181 RCH407 2012-03-13 21:11:25 C-17A United States USAF | 62AW [KTCM]
AD9E3D N977GA N977GA 2012-03-13 20:52:47 GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE G-V United States DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE --- 35025
AE10D5 165519 --- 2012-03-13 19:27:42 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]
A6EBC5 N545PA --- 2012-03-13 16:14:02 Lear 36A United States PHOENINXAIR
AE08FC 84-24379 R24379 2012-03-13 16:02:02 C-12R United States USARC | A/2-228 AVN (TA) [KWRI ]

Sort by ICAO24 code
A6EBC5 N545PA --- 2012-03-13 16:14:02 Lear 36A United States PHOENINXAIR
ACEE92 N932RD --- 2012-03-13 21:21:55 MD82 United States Ryan Intl Airlines
AD9E3D N977GA N977GA 2012-03-13 20:52:47 GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE G-V United States DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE --- 35025
ADFEF1 161529 --- 2012-03-13 21:49:25 C-9B United States USNR | VR-46 [KNFW ]
AE052F 69-0009 --- 2012-03-13 21:53:50 C-5A United States WV ANG | 167AW | 167AS [KMRB]
AE0817 00-0181 RCH407 2012-03-13 21:11:25 C-17A United States USAF | 62AW [KTCM]
AE08FC 84-24379 R24379 2012-03-13 16:02:02 C-12R United States USARC | A/2-228 AVN (TA) [KWRI ]
AE10D5 165519 --- 2012-03-13 19:27:42 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]
AE11D9 75-0559 SNTRY60H 2012-03-13 22:30:09 E-3B United States USAF | 552ACW [KTIK]
AE1211 03-0726 --- 2012-03-13 22:21:57 UC-35C United States USARC | 2-228 AVN

Mode-S/ADS-B Intercepts 12-13 Mar 2012 - Bowling Green KY

The following Mode-S intercepts are courtesy of our SE US Mode-S network member and Milcom monitor DavidP in Bowling Green, KY. Thanks David.

Mode S Log from Bowling Green, Kentucky, US 2012-03-12
Military Hex Codes only

ACEE92 -------- N932RD MD82 Ryan Intl Airlines --- 2012-03-12 09:01:07.596
ADFE67 RECH0277 91-1236 C130 KY ANG | 123AW | 165AS [KSDF] --- 2012-03-12 09:34:39.503
ADFE93 -------- 95-0094 BE20 USARMY --- 2012-03-12 10:26:32.624
ADFE9A -------- 95-0101 BE20 USARMY --- 2012-03-12 10:27:01.697
AE0137 FIST92 63-7978 K35R USAF | 22ARW [KIAB] --- 2012-03-12 10:44:47.427
AE018C JOSA945 84-0098 LJ35 USAF | 375AW | 457AS [KADW] --- 2012-03-12 09:04:20.289
AE0263 CODY02 61-0324 K35R AFRC | 452AMW | 336ARS [KRIV] --- 2012-03-12 08:21:06.263
AE0470 SODA72 57-1428 K35R TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS] --- 2012-03-12 08:39:19.141
AE0691 FIST81 62-3572 K35R KS ANG | 190ARW | 117ARS [KFOE] --- 2012-03-12 10:26:51.894
AE093A -------- 00-1051 C560 USARC | B/2-228 AVN (TA) [KMGE] --- 2012-03-12 08:20:48.117
AE145C RCH565 06-6158 C17 USAF | 60AMW | 21AS [KSUU] --- 2012-03-12 23:28:39.310
C2B355 -------- 15001 A310 CFC | 8WG | 437TS [CYTR] --- 2012-03-12 10:35:22.157

Mode S Log from Bowling Green, Kentucky, US 2012-03-13
Military Hex Codes only

A62778 GTI607 N496MC B744 AtlasAir --- 2012-03-13 16:40:50.465
AADF83 -------- N80 BE30 FAA Flight Inspection --- 2012-03-13 17:09:25.566
ACEE92 -------- N932RD MD82 Ryan Intl Airlines --- 2012-03-13 11:28:08.630
AD9A00 -------- N976AS MD83 US Marshal JPATS --- 2012-03-13 11:42:06.920
AD9E3D N977GA N977GA GLF5 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE --- 2012-03-13 16:00:08.352
ADFCF2 -------- 94-0147 BE40 USAF | 14FTW | 48FTS --- 2012-03-13 11:38:04.801
ADFD03 -------- 95-0055 BE40 USAF | 14FTW | 48FTS --- 2012-03-13 10:49:41.002
ADFE67 -------- 91-1236 C130 KY ANG | 123AW | 165AS [KSDF] --- 2012-03-13 15:57:53.645
ADFEF1 -------- 161529 DC93 USNR | VR-46 [KNFW ] --- 2012-03-13 16:49:36.784
ADFEFF -------- 86-0089 BE20 IL ARNG | OSACOM DET-36 [KDEC] --- 2012-03-13 13:39:09.174
AE010E S013 97-0401 GLF5 USAF | 89AW | 99AS [KADW] --- 2012-03-13 18:08:14.348
AE010F -------- 94-1569 ASTR DC ANG | 113Wg | 201AS [KADW] --- 2012-03-13 10:05:45.236
AE0157 SLUFF61 58-0083 K35R OH ANG | 121ARW [KLCK] --- 2012-03-13 12:20:15.959
AE0177 YANKE55 84-0128 LJ35 CT ANG | 103FW | 118FS [KBDL] --- 2012-03-13 12:39:01.628
AE0265 -------- 57-1436 K35R TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS] --- 2012-03-13 10:33:23.160
AE0272 SLUFF62 64-14840 K35R OH ANG | 121ARW [KLCK] --- 2012-03-13 12:17:47.341
AE0305 HAZRD 21 73-1582 C130 USAF | 317AG [KDYS] --- 2012-03-13 10:34:07.359
AE0371 TAZZ73 59-1483 K35R OH ANG | 121ARW [KLCK] --- 2012-03-13 21:14:17.228
AE03BF -------- 160626 C130 USN | VX-20 [KNHK] --- 2012-03-13 11:40:15.164
AE03FB PAT799 84-0143 BE20 USARMY --- 2012-03-13 17:05:48.201
AE0422 SODA22 59-1499 K35R TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS] --- 2012-03-13 11:11:58.357
AE0471 SODA92 57-1451 K35R TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS] --- 2012-03-13 20:51:29.177
AE0485 MASH82 62-3521 K35R AFRC | 434ARW | 72ARS [KGUS] --- 2012-03-13 12:30:34.216
AE04C7 STEEL73 59-1490 K35R PA ANG | 171ARW [KPIT] --- 2012-03-13 12:05:20.181
AE04C8 HAPPY52 59-1500 K35R IL ANG | 126ARW | 108ARS [KBLV] --- 2012-03-13 12:49:25.769
AE04F6 GABLESEN 58-0069/84-0167 K35T/BE20 USAF | 92ARW [KSKA] --- 2012-03-13 14:41:07.853
AE052F -------- 69-0009 C5 WV ANG | 167AW | 167AS [KMRB] --- 2012-03-13 16:54:42.407
AE0806 RINO50 99-0060 C17 AFRC | 445AW | 89AS [KFFO] --- 2012-03-13 12:21:33.062
AE0817 RCH407 00-0181 C17 USAF | 62AW [KTCM] --- 2012-03-13 16:48:09.814
AE08FC R24379 84-24379 BE20 USARC | A/2-228 AVN (TA) [KWRI ] --- 2012-03-13 10:21:37.773
AE1197 E33114 03-3114 C17 MS ANG | 172AW | 183AS [KJAN] --- 2012-03-13 21:52:47.797
AE11D9 SNTRY60H 75-0559 E3TF USAF | 552ACW [KTIK] --- 2012-03-13 17:37:26.444
AE1211 -------- 03-0726 C560 USARC | 2-228 AVN --- 2012-03-13 21:25:54.391
AE1251 CNV4261 165835 B737 USNR | VR-57 [KNZY] --- 2012-03-13 13:52:18.372
AE145E RCH596 06-6160 C17 USAF | 60AMW | 21AS [KSUU] --- 2012-03-13 12:20:58.713
AE1462 RCH112 06-6164 C17 USAF | 60AMW | 21AS [KSUU] --- 2012-03-13 15:12:57.228
AE1493 KOMODO4 96-0043 B703 GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB] --- 2012-03-13 11:54:41.528
AE1496 PEACH99 97-0201 B703 GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB] --- 2012-03-13 20:46:57.594
AE2FAC ARRIS16 08-8200 C17 USAF | 305AMW | 6AS [KWRI] --- 2012-03-13 14:59:28.615
AE2FB0 PALM25 08-8204 C17 USAF | 437AW [KCHS] --- 2012-03-13 13:06:14.413
B648D9 SPAR20 09-0540 B737 AFRC | 932AW | 73AS [KBLV] --- 2012-03-13 13:18:21.918

USS Nitze Departs for Deployment

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) departs Naval Station Norfolk as part of the Enterprise Carrier Strike group. Nitze will be deployed to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Samantha Thorpe/Released)

By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jeff Atherton, Enterprise Carrier Strike Group Public Affairs

USS NITZE, At Sea (NNS) -- The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) departed Naval Station Norfolk, Va., March 12 for a scheduled deployment.

Nitze, operating with the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group, is scheduled to work with coalition maritime forces focusing heavily on maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts designed to maintain regional stability.

This deployment comes in the wake of countless hours of training, maintenance and practice.

"Our training was meant to closely simulate potential situations as realistically as possible," said Cmdr. John Bub, Nitze's executive officer. "It was meant to force crew members to think through problems and face potential issues."

"Some of the problems the ship faced in training were counter-piracy related, as well as handling surface and air contacts," said Lt. Chris Byrnes, Nitze's operations officer. "It gave the crew a lot of operational experience to make sure they were ready for deployment."

Commissioned in 2005, Nitze has deployed twice to the 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility and is ready for the challenges they may face on this deployment.

"Nitze established a great reputation during previous deployments," said Byrnes. "The commanding officer and the crew expect to meet and exceed expectations placed on them."

"The crew performed above expectations in every aspect of our training," said Bub. "We are more than prepared to face any challenges that come our way during deployment."

For the crew, the deployment will be business as usual.

"I expect the crew to perform in the manner in which they have been trained," said Bub. "The crew has been trained on every aspect of the ship and are prepared to use what they know, including the combat systems, if necessary."

Since returning from a monthlong training exercise earlier this year, Nitze has gotten several new crew members.

"We expect the new crew members to successfully and fully integrate with the crew," said Byrnes.

Upon arriving in the 5th and 6th fleet areas of responsibility, the crew will be ready to perform any task asked of them.

"When we arrive, we will be ready to go anywhere and perform any duties asked of us at a moment's notice," said Byrnes.

The Enterprise Carrier Strike Group is comprised of Enterprise, Carrier Air Wing 1, Destroyer Squadron 2, guided-missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG 69), and guided-missile destroyers USS Porter (DDG 78), USS Nitze (DDG 94) and USS James E. Williams (DDG 95).

Mode-S/ADS-B Intercepts 12 Mar 2012 - Deltona FL

The following Mode-S intercepts are courtesy of our SE US Mode-S network member and Milcom monitor Jack NeSmith in Deltona, FL. Thanks Jack. Server was down most of yesterday.

ADFE1C 1716 --- 2012-03-12 13:57:08 HC-130H United States USCG | CGAS Sacramento [KMCC]
AE04DA 165832 CNV4027 2012-03-12 13:05:07 C-40A United States USNR | VR-58 [KNIP]
AE05B2 64-14838 PIRAT11 2012-03-12 14:13:30 KC-135R United States AL ANG | 117ARW | 106ARS [KBHM] 0000 35000
AE0800 98-0054 RCH221 2012-03-12 14:31:26 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS] 0000 38000
AE08FD 84-24380 FC0123 2012-03-12 14:54:16 C-12U United States USARC | A/2-228 AVN (TA) [KWRI ]
AE145E 06-6160 RCH342 2012-03-12 15:28:12 C-17A United States USAF | 60AMW | 21AS [KSUU] 3562 33000

Mode-S/ADS-B Intercepts 11 Mar 2012 - Deltona FL

The following Mode-S intercepts are courtesy of our SE US Mode-S network member and Milcom monitor Jack NeSmith in Deltona, FL. Thanks Jack.

0AC137 ------ --- 2012-03-11 21:18:10 --------- Colombia ---
A067C0 N125RD RYN7608 2012-03-11 17:24:27 Boeing 763-383ER United States Ryan Intl Airlines 5747 37050
A2024B N22889 22889 2012-03-11 21:22:58 B190 United States TENAX AVIATION LLC
A71AB8 N557PG --- 2012-03-11 18:23:00 CESSNA 560 United States FBI 7312 32900
AB5394 07-0829 70829 2012-03-11 20:54:08 UC-28A United States USAF | 1SOW [KHRT]
ADFC62 90-0400 --- 2012-03-11 16:17:42 T-1A United States USAF
ADFC9F 92-0350 --- 2012-03-11 16:20:49 T-1A United States USAF | 12FTW | 99FTS [KRND]
ADFDDE 94-7317 --- 2012-03-11 18:41:58 C-130H United States AFRC | 302AW | 731AS [KCOS]
ADFEA5 96-7325 SUMIT25 2012-03-11 20:03:34 C-130H United States AFRC | 302AW | 731AS [KCOS]
ADFED2 85-1264 00000000 2012-03-11 13:43:36 C-12U United States US ARMY | OSACOM VA RFC [KDAA]
AE03FA 84-0146 PAT146 2012-03-11 20:04:33 C-12U United States Det8/NH-ArNG
AE0576 86-0025 --- 2012-03-11 18:17:53 C-5M United States USAF | 436AW | 9AS [KDOV] 0000 35500
AE058B 57-1514 UPSET55 2012-03-11 15:36:57 KC-135R United States WI ANG | 128ARW | 126ARS [KMKE]
AE06E9 163844 --- 2012-03-11 16:22:07 UC-12M United States Norfolk 3176 21000
AE07E7 95-0104 RCH899 2012-03-11 21:11:08 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]
AE10CE 165512 --- 2012-03-11 16:57:54 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]
AE10D4 165518 --- 2012-03-11 15:35:03 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]
AE1165 02-0201 BOXER00 2012-03-11 13:52:28 C-40C United States DC ANG | 113Wg | 201AS [KADW]
AE11FA 02-0203 BOXER91 2012-03-11 16:58:18 C-40C United States DC ANG | 113Wg | 201AS [KADW] 2260 37000
AE1211 03-0726 --- 2012-03-11 15:07:33 UC-35C United States USARC | 2-228 AVN 0000 21775
AE145E 06-6160 --- 2012-03-11 19:12:03 C-17A United States USAF | 60AMW | 21AS [KSUU]
AE1468 07-7170 --- 2012-03-11 19:32:47 C-17A United States USAF | 436AW | 3AS [KDOV]
AE2FB0 08-8204 VOLT17 2012-03-11 17:49:14 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]
C05BB7 C-GITA --- 2012-03-11 20:23:59 Alpha Jet Canada TOPACESCONSULTINGINC. 0000 23000
EE6142 02-26975 --- 2012-03-11 19:56:47 h-60 United States --- 6227 3600

Mode-S/ADS-B Intercepts 11 Mar 2012 - Bowling Green KY

The following Mode-S intercepts are courtesy of our SE US Mode-S network member and Milcom monitor DavidP in Bowling Green, KY. Thanks David.

Mode S Log from Bowling Green, Kentucky, US 2012-03-11
Military Hex Codes only

A067C0 -------- N125RD B763 Ryan Intl Airlines --- 2012-03-11 13:30:27.840
A24DEF -------- N248CF C206 FBI --- 2012-03-11 08:37:45.760
A505AC N4222A N4222A B190 Tenax Air LLC --- 2012-03-11 10:09:25.632
AA64D3 -------- N769VA B762 Vision Airlines --- 2012-03-11 12:34:23.042
ADFD12 -------- 95-0070 BE40 USAF | 71FTW | 32FTS [KEND] --- 2012-03-11 13:19:22.986
ADFE62 REACH612 91-1231 C130 KY ANG | 123AW | 165AS [KSDF] --- 2012-03-11 10:37:07.362
ADFE95 -------- 95-0096 BE20 USARMY --- 2012-03-11 14:16:01.662
ADFEB3 PASTY48 73-1676 B742 USAF | 55WG | 1ACCS [KOFF] --- 2012-03-11 14:24:22.601
ADFED0 -------- 85-1262 BE20 USARMY (OSACOM Det25 TNArNG) --- 2012-03-11 08:38:35.514
ADFEE1 PAT695 87-0161 BE20 USARMY --- 2012-03-11 12:07:00.327
ADFEE7 RS118 159118 DC93 USNR | VR-56 [KNTU] --- 2012-03-11 16:01:12.104
ADFEF1 CNV9346 161529 DC93 USNR | VR-46 [KNFW ] --- 2012-03-11 17:25:31.789
ADFEF2 VVJS639 161530 DC93 USNR | VR-46 [KNFW ] --- 2012-03-11 15:23:07.247
AE012E -------- (73-1683)/97-01 DC93 AFRC | 932AW | 73AS [KBLV] --- 2012-03-11 10:15:59.175
AE0174 SPAR531 84-0119 LJ35 USAF | 375AW | 458AS [KBLV] --- 2012-03-11 13:47:29.936
AE0225 RCH578 85-0034 DC10 USAF | 305AMW [KWRI] --- 2012-03-11 12:41:38.564
AE0327 KANTO 85 74-1668 C130 USAF | 374AW | 36AS [RJTY] --- 2012-03-11 10:50:49.867
AE03FB PAT335 84-0143 BE20 USARMY --- 2012-03-11 17:15:58.329
AE040F GOTO FMS 162783/ 784 E6 USN | VQ-3 [KTIK] --- 2012-03-11 14:16:56.945
AE04AC -------- 99-0103 C560 USARC | B/2-228 AVN (TA) [KMGE] --- 2012-03-11 13:20:08.929
AE04BE DIXIE76 58-0106 K35R AL ANG | 117ARW | 106ARS [KBHM] --- 2012-03-11 17:30:25.244
AE04F6 GABLESEN 58-0069/84-0167 K35T/BE20 USAF | 92ARW [KSKA] --- 2012-03-11 11:27:16.668
AE0540 -------- 69-0026 C5 TN ANG | 164AW | 155AS [KMEM] --- 2012-03-11 10:39:54.605
AE058B UPSET55 57-1514 K35R WI ANG | 128ARW | 126ARS [KMKE] --- 2012-03-11 11:26:44.636
AE05D9 HANK 39 85-0039 C130 AFRC | 908AW | 357AS [KMXF] --- 2012-03-11 13:38:41.764
AE068C MAINE94 62-3513 K35R ME ANG | 101ARW | 132ARS [KBGR] --- 2012-03-11 09:46:38.128
AE0691 FIST91 62-3572 K35R KS ANG | 190ARW | 117ARS [KFOE] --- 2012-03-11 09:24:21.527
AE06D9 -------- 163561 BE20 USMC | VMR DET MIRAMAR [KNKX] --- 2012-03-11 10:36:05.183
AE093A -------- 00-1051 C560 USARC | B/2-228 AVN (TA) [KMGE] --- 2012-03-11 14:26:51.051
AE0976 CNV4722 165833 B737 USNR | VR-59 [KNFW] --- 2012-03-11 21:05:20.232
AE0D67 -------- ------ H60 USArmy --- 2012-03-11 08:50:25.337
AE10C1 -------- 01 GLF5 USCG | CGAS Washington [KDCA] --- 2012-03-11 14:35:30.165
AE10C7 -------- 159365 SBR1 USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA] --- 2012-03-11 11:15:44.250
AE1196 E33113 03-3113 C17 MS ANG | 172AW | 183AS [KJAN] --- 2012-03-11 19:16:57.070
AE143A -------- 166715 C560 USMC | VMR-1 [KNKT] --- 2012-03-11 19:52:38.900
AE146D RIDER90 07-7175 C17 USAF | 436AW | 3AS [KDOV] --- 2012-03-11 14:48:24.520
AE17EF AVLON73 05-0730 B737 AFRC | 932AW | 73AS [KBLV] --- 2012-03-11 18:05:35.773
AE189C -------- 05-0932 B737 AFRC | 932AW | 73AS [KBLV] --- 2012-03-11 14:16:33.682
AE1ECE -------- 166073 TEX2 USNavy --- 2012-03-11 12:43:48.462
AE20C2 BASCO63 07-7181 C17 USAF | 437AW [KCHS] --- 2012-03-11 13:25:31.013

Leap Frogs Jump Start 2012 Season at El Centro Air Show

By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Luke Eastman, U.S. Navy Parachute Team Public Affairs

EL CENTRO, Calif. (NNS) -- Almost 50,000 spectators watched the U.S. Navy parachute demonstration team, the Leap Frogs, perform during Naval Air Facility El Centro Air Show, March 9 and 10.

The Leap Frogs, composed of parachuting experts from Naval Special Warfare, performed three demonstrations; a night jump at the pre-show event and two daytime jumps during the air show.

The team used colored smoke and pyrotechnics to help spectators spot the jumpers from a jump altitude of 6,500 feet above show center. The jump aircraft was a C-2A Greyhound aircraft from "the Providers" of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 30. Members of the Leap Frogs flew an American flag, a POW/MIA flag and a huge Navy SEAL Trident flag during their performance, Mrch 10. The Trident is the insignia worn by Navy SEALs after graduating from Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training.

"I think it's wonderful [to have the Leap Frogs perform]," said Rear Adm. Dixon Smith, commander, Navy Region Southwest. “The performance last night was stunning. It just remphasizes that the United States Navy is out there executing the mission and we've got some really talented Sailors."

The Leap Frogs presented a signed, framed photograph of the team to Capt. Devon Jones, commanding officer of Naval Air Facility El Centro.

"We're very patriotic in the defense of our country," said Jones. "When [the Leap Frogs] come down with the American flag it sets the tone and the atmosphere. The public is just always tremendously impressed and amazed by folks jumping out of airplanes and making precision landings."

Spectators clapped and cheered as the Leap Frogs performed a series of maneuvers known as canopy relative work, including a drag plane. During the drag plane, three jumpers linked together in the air with one jumper turned completely upside down.

El Centro Air Show was the Leap Frogs' first performance in a busy 2012 schedule, said Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Brad Woodard.

"It's a great way to kick off the show season," said Woodard, the team chief. "We're just coming out of a rigorous winter-training cycle, so being here in El Centro makes all that hard work pay off. I'm looking forward to traveling around the country with the team and showing Americans just part of what Naval Special Warfare operators do."

El Centro Air Show is the first of 35 major events on the Leap Frogs' schedule this year. The team is based in San Diego and performs aerial parachute demonstrations across America in support of Naval Special Warfare and Navy recruiting.

Vicksburg Departs for Final Deployment

By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nick C. Scott, Enterprise Carrier Strike Group Public Affairs

USS VICKSBURG, At Sea (NNS) -- Guided-missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG 69) departed its homeport of Mayport, Fla., March 9 to make its final deployment, this time as part of the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group.

Family members, friends and well-wishers gathered on the pier in the early morning hours to bid farewell to loved ones and wish them good luck.

"This is the first time I've deployed," said Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 3rd Class Ronnie Mathis temporarily assigned to Vicksburg from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71).

"It was difficult to leave my six-week old daughter and wife behind, but the crew is really nice and is helping me get through it," said Mathis.

Deploying can be challenging for a lot of Sailors, even seasoned veterans who still must make sure all affairs ashore are in order.

"It doesn't really get any easier," said Navy Counselor 1st Class Brian S. Olinger, the career counselor aboard Vicksburg. "I've been in the Navy for 19 years and this is my fifth and final sea deployment. No one wants to leave their loved ones behind, but we have a mission."

This deployment marks the end of Vicksburg's 20 years of service since its commissioning in 1992.

"The mission must come first, the mission is why we are here in the first place," said Ensign Michael E. Fitzpatrick, first lieutenant for Vicksburg. "The crew understands that and they are very professional."

Although this is the last deployment for Vicksburg, mission readiness is still the key to success.

"We must not view this deployment in terms of being the last deployment," said Capt. Logan Jones, commanding officer of Vicksburg. "We are not looking for any final glory."

Jones also said that "at the end of the day we know that we will have served with honor, but we must not react differently than we normally would in any given situation."

Vicksburg's commanding officer is just one of the ship's crew looking forward to completing a successful deployment as part of the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group team.

"I look forward to a deployment of working with maritime partners, flying missions and providing security," said Jones. "My job is to leave with 370 Sailors and return with 370 Sailors and that is what I intend to do."

Vicksburg is scheduled to decommission in 2013.

The Enterprise Carrier Strike Group is comprised of Enterprise, Carrier Air Wing 1, Destroyer Squadron 2, Vicksburg (CG 69), and guided-missile destroyers USS Porter (DDG 78), USS Nitze (DDG 94), and USS James E. Williams (DDG 95).

Enterprise Departs on Final Deployment

Sailors man the rails as the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) departs Naval Station Norfolk for its final deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matthew Perreault/Released)

USS Enterprise Departs on Final Deployment

From Enterprise Carrier Strike Group Public Affairs

USS ENTERPRISE, At Sea (NNS) -- The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) departed Norfolk Naval Station March 11 on the ship's 22nd and final deployment.

Enterprise is slated to deploy to the U.S. Navy's 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation as part of an ongoing rotation of U.S. forces supporting maritime security operations in international waters around the globe.

Working with allied and partner maritime forces, the Enterprise and her accompanying strike group will focus heavily on maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts designed to maintain regional stability.

The Enterprise Carrier Strike Group consists of approximately 5,500 Sailors and Marines who, during the last few months, successfully completed a series of complex training events and certifications to ensure they were capable of operating effectively and safely together.

"This Strike Group is trained and ready for the full spectrum of operations," said Rear Adm. Ted Carter, commander, Enterprise Carrier Strike Group. "We're ready to maintain freedom of the sea lanes, project power if directed to do so, and certainly perform a presence mission."

These skills, which will be vital as the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group travels to the 5th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR) in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), were recently tested during the carrier's Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX).

"During my time as Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, I haven't sent a strike group underway that is as ready as you are," said Adm. John C. Harvey, Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, while addressing the crew of Enterprise prior to the ship getting underway. "No one has done as much to get ready, worked as hard, and accomplished as much in every warfare area. You should be very proud of what you're going to be doing once you get to where you're going...where the business of the nation needs you."

For Enterprise, the Navy's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, the deployment represents the culmination of more than 50 years of distinguished service.

Commissioned in 1961, the Enterprise is both the largest and oldest active combat vessel in the Navy.

Enterprise's age, however, does not impact its effectiveness.

"Enterprise is as ready and capable as she has ever been throughout her 50 years," said Capt. William C. Hamilton, Commanding Officer of Enterprise. "The ship and crew's performance during work-ups demonstrates that the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier has never been more relevant."

Throughout its storied history, Enterprise has played a role in the Cuban Missile Crisis, Vietnam, Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom, and was one of the first Navy assets deployed following the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.

The importance of the role Enterprise has played in both national and naval history is a fact not lost on the Sailors and Marines currently aboard the ship.

"The crew is very mindful that we are following the legacy of the more than 200,000 Sailors who have come before us during the last 50 years," said Hamilton. "It's the Sailors of this great warship, and the Sailors that have served aboard Big E over the past half-century that have established the legacy she enjoys."

Enterprise was designed in the late 50's for a 25-year lifespan, and the Nimitz-class carriers were designed for 50 years. "To effectively double the service life of a ship as complex as Enterprise speaks volumes about the design strengths of the world's first nuclear-powered carrier, the Navy's commitment to cost effectiveness, and our Sailors hard work and innovation throughout the last half-century to keep her going strong," said Hamilton.

Enterprise is scheduled for deactivation and eventual decommissioning following its anticipated return later this year, marking the end of the carrier's legendary 50-plus years of service.

The Enterprise Carrier Strike Group is comprised of Enterprise, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 2, guided-missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG 69), and guided-missile destroyers USS Porter (DDG 78), USS Nitze (DDG 94), and USS James E. Williams (DDG 95).

CVW-1 is comprised of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11, Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211, Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 137, Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 123 and Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron (HS) 11.

Mode-S/ADS-B Intercepts 10 Mar 2012 - Deltona FL

The following Mode-S intercepts are courtesy of our SE US Mode-S network member and Milcom monitor Jack NeSmith in Deltona, FL. Thanks Jack.

111111 (LX-N20199) --- 2012-03-10 17:00:52 CT-49A Luxembourg NAEWandCF 0000 800
A2024B N22889 22889 2012-03-10 13:09:24 B190 United States TENAX AVIATION LLC
A9FBD4 N742VA --- 2012-03-10 19:09:22 B734-448 United States Vision Airlines
AB56E4 N83KB/FL-616 --- 2012-03-10 17:10:03 King Air B300 United States L-3 Capital (COMCO) 0561 33000
AC9C35 N911US --- 2012-03-10 22:26:58 AS 350 B3 United States ---
ADF596 85-0097 /N999RN --- 2012-03-10 22:03:03 C-12R/EMB-500 United States B/2 228th AVN 0000 30950
ADFDDE 94-7317 SUMIT81 2012-03-10 15:19:39 C-130H United States AFRC | 302AW | 731AS [KCOS]
ADFE1D 1717 --- 2012-03-10 14:43:09 HC-130H United States USCG | CGAS Sacramento [KMCC]
ADFED2 85-1264 00000000 2012-03-10 14:16:08 C-12U United States US ARMY | OSACOM VA RFC [KDAA]
AE0300 78-0810 PITT 10 2012-03-10 06:50:49 C-130H United States AFRC | 911AW | 758AS [KPIT]
AE0367 63-8011 --- 2012-03-10 23:53:21 KC-135R United States USAF | 6AMW | 91ARS [KMCF]
AE0437 ------ --- 2012-03-10 18:27:58 CN-235 United States USAF 6217 19000
AE04DE 57-2597 SODA11 2012-03-10 17:18:58 KC-135R United States TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS] 3651 40000
AE04E1 58-0120 UPSET77 2012-03-10 17:45:54 KC-135R United States WI ANG | 128ARW | 126ARS [KMKE] 2403 40000
AE0576 86-0025 --- 2012-03-10 21:05:48 C-5M United States USAF | 436AW | 9AS [KDOV]
AE0800 98-0054 RCH1816 2012-03-10 16:52:52 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]
AE093A 00-1051 --- 2012-03-10 18:42:05 UC-35B United States USARC | B/2-228 AVN (TA) [KMGE]
AE10C0 01-0197 RCH329 2012-03-10 15:20:05 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]
AE1492 96-0042 ??? PEACH81 2012-03-10 19:31:35 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB] 2353 35000
AE1E78 166026 --- 2012-03-10 19:54:09 T-6B United States ---
AE1EB1 166044 --- 2012-03-10 19:39:00 T-6B United States USN | taw-5 | VT-6
AE1EB8 166051 V241 2012-03-10 21:44:44 T-6B United States USN | taw-5 | VT-6
AE1EBE 166057 --- 2012-03-10 20:22:31 T-6B United States USNavy
AE1EC0 166059 --- 2012-03-10 19:36:00 T-6B United States USNavy 0000 10875
AE1EC4 166063 --- 2012-03-10 19:45:26 T-6B United States USNavy
AE49C7 09-9211 RCH677 2012-03-10 14:13:27 C-17A United States USAF | 62AW [KTCM]
C05BB7 C-GITA --- 2012-03-10 15:13:15 Alpha Jet Canada TOPACESCONSULTINGINC. 0000 27000

Mode-S/ADS-B Intercepts 10 Mar 2012 - Bowling Green KY

The following Mode-S intercepts are courtesy of our SE US Mode-S network member and Milcom monitor DavidP in Bowling Green, KY. Thanks David.

Mode S Log from Bowling Green, Kentucky, US 2012-03-10
Military Hex Codes only

A24DEF -------- N248CF C206 FBI --- 2012-03-10 19:04:19.960
A62778 GTI603 N496MC B744 AtlasAir --- 2012-03-10 16:38:50.465
A6E75F -------- N544GA 690D STATE OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION --- 2012-03-10 09:11:37.515
A9FBD4 -------- N742VA B734 Vision Airlines --- 2012-03-10 21:01:03.423
AADF83 -------- N80 BE30 FAA Flight Inspection --- 2012-03-10 07:59:48.466
AAEAFD -------- N802TJ B734 Swiftflight --- 2012-03-10 18:10:05.824
ADFC62 -------- 90-0400 BE40 USAF --- 2012-03-10 11:04:05.314
ADFC9F -------- 92-0350 BE40 USAF | 12FTW | 99FTS [KRND] --- 2012-03-10 11:05:30.840
ADFE4C -------- 94-0320/95-0099 BE20 US Army | B/6-52 AVN (TA) DET-1 [KFTK] --- 2012-03-10 10:42:06.260
ADFEB3 PASTY48 73-1676 B742 USAF | 55WG | 1ACCS [KOFF] --- 2012-03-10 09:45:30.569
ADFEE1 PAT631 87-0161 BE20 USARMY --- 2012-03-10 11:32:21.774
ADFEEA LOBO 01 160046 DC93 USMC | VMR-1 [KNKT] --- 2012-03-10 10:09:13.183
ADFEEB LOBO 01 160047 DC93 USMC | VMR-1 [KNKT] --- 2012-03-10 10:00:53.058
ADFEF4 -------- N932 DC93 NASA --- 2012-03-10 12:10:49.427
AE010D S912 97-0400 GLF5 USAF | 89AW | 99AS [KADW] --- 2012-03-10 16:24:06.045
AE016D -------- 84-0075 LJ35 USAF | 375AW | 457AS [KADW] --- 2012-03-10 15:13:38.947
AE0177 YANKE55 84-0128 LJ35 CT ANG | 103FW | 118FS [KBDL] --- 2012-03-10 11:24:18.582
AE0184 BATTL 15 84-0090 LJ35 MI ANG | 110FW | 172AS [KBTL] --- 2012-03-10 16:38:40.567
AE01C1 -------- 165151 GLF4 USNR | VR-48 [KADW] --- 2012-03-10 12:42:55.537
AE01DE HOIST91 79-1949 DC10 USAF | 305AMW [KWRI] --- 2012-03-10 14:21:44.197
AE025B -------- 163692 GLF3 USN | VR-1 [KADW] --- 2012-03-10 14:07:50.309
AE03C7 -------- 162786 C130 USMCR | VMGR-234 [KNFW] --- 2012-03-10 14:59:47.150
AE04AC -------- 99-0103 C560 USARC | B/2-228 AVN (TA) [KMGE] --- 2012-03-10 13:06:33.398
AE04D9 CNV4362 165831 B737 USNR | VR-59 [KNFW] --- 2012-03-10 10:09:59.448
AE04DE SODA11 57-2597 K35R TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS] --- 2012-03-10 09:59:45.185
AE04E1 UPSET77 58-0120 K35R WI ANG | 128ARW | 126ARS [KMKE] --- 2012-03-10 10:39:00.913
AE04ED -------- 63-8035 K35R AL ANG | 117ARW | 106ARS [KBHM] --- 2012-03-10 12:33:50.393
AE0976 CNV4722 165833 B737 USNR | VR-59 [KNFW] --- 2012-03-10 19:47:40.792
AE1234 BASCO73 03-3123 C17 USAF | 437AW [KCHS] --- 2012-03-10 18:26:09.337
AE123F RCH493T 04-4134 C17 USAF | 305AMW | 6AS [KWRI] --- 2012-03-10 13:53:33.753
AE1251 CNV4261 165835 B737 USNR | VR-57 [KNZY] --- 2012-03-10 16:06:38.718
AE1252 CNV4965 165836 B737 USNR | VR-57 [KNZY] --- 2012-03-10 17:10:50.684
AE143D E51435 05-1435 C30J RI ANG | 143AW | 143AS [KOQU] --- 2012-03-10 15:52:57.079

Mode-S/ADS-B Intercepts 9 Mar 2012 - Deltona FL

The following Mode-S intercepts are courtesy of our SE US Mode-S network member and Milcom monitor Jack NeSmith in Deltona, FL. Thanks Jack.

00C0C2 163562/842 00000000 2012-03-09 16:56:15 UC-12F United States --- 6542 22000
508015 UR-82027 ADB108F 2012-03-09 15:11:52 An-124-100 Ukraine Antonov Design Bureau
A0E032 N1558 --- 2012-03-09 18:34:00 King Air A200 United States UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE 3761 25000
A1F7E1 N226G --- 2012-03-09 13:03:03 Boeing 757-23A United States L-3 Capital (COMCO) 6646 37975
A5D4AA N475LC N475LC 2012-03-09 16:54:18 Gulfstream IV United States L-3 Info Systems 0000 45000
A6FAA1 N549PA --- 2012-03-09 22:53:50 LEARJET 35 United States PHOENINXAIR 0000 40000
A71AB8 N557PG --- 2012-03-09 21:08:31 CESSNA 560 United States FBI 3076 2225
A92FB5 07-0691 70691 2012-03-09 20:01:00 U-28A United States USAF | 27SOW | 318SOS [KCVS]
AA66AD N77 --- 2012-03-09 16:51:45 King Air 300 United States ---
AAE5F0 N801DS N801DS 2012-03-09 15:37:46 Bell 407 United States Volusia County
AC0A69 N875RJ N875RJ 2012-03-09 13:34:20 PC-12/45 United States USAF | 1SOW [KHRT] 5567 1400
ADFD88 94-0261 --- 2012-03-09 21:51:20 RC-26B United States --- 3674 16900
ADFDDE 94-7317 --- 2012-03-09 21:18:25 C-130H United States AFRC | 302AW | 731AS [KCOS]
ADFEB5 74-0787 GORDO14 2012-03-09 15:36:21 E-4B United States USAF | 55WG | 1ACCS [KOFF] 0000 11100
ADFED1 85-1263 --- 2012-03-09 14:43:14 C-12U United States OSACOMDet.56PR-ArNG [TJIG]
ADFF0C 60-0335 PIRAT51 2012-03-09 15:40:47 KC-135T United States USAF | 6AMW | 91ARS [KMCF]
ADFF0D 62-3559 B14 2012-03-09 14:54:52 KC-135R United States USAF | 22ARW [KIAB]
AE0367 63-8011 BOLT13 2012-03-09 14:24:54 KC-135R United States USAF | 6AMW | 91ARS [KMCF]
AE058B 57-1514 UPSET55 2012-03-09 17:38:43 KC-135R United States WI ANG | 128ARW | 126ARS [KMKE] 0000 2200
AE066A 62-3549 PIRAT52 2012-03-09 14:40:24 KC-135R United States USAF | 6AMW | 91ARS [KMCF]
AE0782 94-00309 --- 2012-03-09 15:48:49 C-23B+ United States ---
AE07E0 94-0066 RCH252 2012-03-09 22:51:27 C-17A United States USAF | 62AW [KTCM]
AE07E7 95-0104 RCH899 2012-03-09 22:47:38 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]
AE093A 00-1051 ARMY051 2012-03-09 23:23:28 UC-35B United States USARC | B/2-228 AVN (TA) [KMGE] 3550
AE10CE 165512 --- 2012-03-09 15:29:34 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]
AE10DF 92-13120 --- 2012-03-09 15:43:48 RC-12X United States USARMY | 15MIB (AE) [KGRK] 4346 11750
AE1165 02-0201 BOXER00 2012-03-09 13:46:03 C-40C United States DC ANG | 113Wg | 201AS [KADW] 0000 40000
AE12E8 62-1820 SHARK 31 2012-03-09 23:33:03 C-130E United States PR ANG | 156AW | 198AS [TJSJ] 0000 18000
AE1528 167112 OTIS44 2012-03-09 16:54:52 KC-130J United States ---

U.S. pilots plant SEAD with Turkish counterparts

by Staff Sgt. Daryl Knee, Anatolian Falcon 2012 Public Affairs

KONYA, Turkey (AFNS) -- The Turkish and U.S. air forces continue to combine their air assets and share tactics in large-force employments during Exercise Anatolian Falcon 2012 here March 5-16.

During LFE exercises, units oftentimes take advantage of the high number of aircraft participating to test mass communication efforts, but the 480th Fighter Squadron pilots from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, are sharing suppression-of-enemy-air-defenses tactics with their Turkish counterparts.

SEAD, the 480th FS's specialty, is any action taken to deter enemy surface-to-air missiles or anti-aircraft artillery. The objective is not the destruction of the ground-based threats but to subdue those threats until an air mission is complete.

"Our enemies know some of the capabilities of SEAD teams," said Capt. David Dubel, a 480th FS pilot. "The presence of a SEAD team is sometimes enough in itself to make our enemies flee and allow us to complete whatever mission we're on."

For Anatolian Falcon 2012, each air mission has an objective such as the destruction of a plotted target or the defeat of enemy aircraft. Mission planners assign groups of aircraft-specific tasks, either offensive counter air, SEAD or ground attack.

Both nations employ the F-16 Fighting Falcon, a multi-faceted fighter aircraft that can combat threats in the air or on the ground. Turkish and U.S. military units train differently, and the various functions of the F-16 can lead pilots to specialize in or understand unique perspectives of the aircraft.

Large-scale exercises allow the NATO allies to share and build upon proven tactics and techniques. For the 480th FS, sharing their SEAD tactics with the Turkish air force helps both prepare for real combat.

"We're expecting to be targeted -- that's our job," Dubel said. "We have a lot of tactics to defend against those threats. There are different tactics as to whether the enemy is just looking at us, have a lock on us or have actually fired a missile.

"The (ground attack) mission is to get 100 percent bombs on target," he continued, "and SEAD's mission is to get 100 percent of the (ground attackers) home."

An exercise-evaluation team is on site to test the SEAD teams' capabilities to safeguard the ground-attack aircraft. The team members of the Multinational Aircrew Electronic Warfare Tactics Facility, also known as Polygone, use a mobile surface-to-air missile radar system to target and "destroy" the exercise aircraft.

The system forces the pilots to change their plans en-route, said Jack Graham, a radar technician. Once the technicians switch the system to the radar or active mode, it emits a signal. The signal alerts the pilots to the radar's presence. The pilots then must identify the threat, assess the risks, attack the new threat or avoid the area all together.

Graham said he can mask the radar's location by switching off the detection system. Since the radar is mobile, the team can move to different locations as directed by the mission planners. As Anatolian Falcon 2012 continues, the location or frequency of attacks change to strain the SEAD capabilities of the Turkish and American pilots.

"We keep the pilots on their toes so they're always prepared for the real event," he said. "As long as we keep them on their toes, we're doing a good job."

Dubel said some of the exercise scenarios are relatively calm until an unlocated surface-to-air missile system begins broadcasting a frequency.

"Our job is to sniff out the SAM systems and change the game plan," Dubel said. "We don't want to lose any of our players, which in the real world would be our lives."

Mode-S/ADS-B Intercepts 9 Mar 2012 - Bowling Green KY

The following Mode-S intercepts are courtesy of our SE US Mode-S network member and Milcom monitor DavidP in Bowling Green, KY. Thanks David.

Mode s Log from Bowling Green, Kentucky, US 2012-03-09
Military Hex Codes only

43C6B8 RRR6741 ZZ177 C17 RAF | 99SQ --- 2012-03-09 18:53:40.563
924924 -------- 163591 C130 --- --- 2012-03-09 10:30:26.354
A31A9F -------- N3 C560 FAA --- 2012-03-09 13:28:18.190
A597BF N46F N46F CL60 Hunt Consolidated Inc. --- 2012-03-09 14:21:14.875
A8AEB2 -------- N659FM F2TH CIA --- 2012-03-09 19:20:00.646
A9A74E -------- 4235 DH8D US DOJ | FBI HQ [KHEF] --- 2012-03-09 11:47:02.164
A9FBD4 -------- N742VA B734 Vision Airlines --- 2012-03-09 20:16:47.524
AAB5AB -------- N79 BE30 --- --- 2012-03-09 09:51:02.502
ADFC62 -------- 90-0400 BE40 USAF --- 2012-03-09 19:01:33.497
ADFCE6 -------- 94-0135 BE40 USAF | 14FTW | 48FTS --- 2012-03-09 10:08:59.420
ADFD79 -------- 91-0509 SW4 OSACOM/PAT --- 2012-03-09 07:49:51.651
ADFDE4 VENUS 7 86-0403 GLF3 USAF | 89AW | 99AS [KADW] --- 2012-03-09 12:59:02.800
ADFDF8 AF1 82-8000 B742 USAF | 89AW | PAS [KADW] --- 2012-03-09 14:46:20.984
ADFE4C -------- 94-0320/95-0099 BE20 US Army | B/6-52 AVN (TA) DET-1 [KFTK] --- 2012-03-09 14:56:08.235
ADFE6F TETON32 92-1532 C130 WY ANG | 153AW | 187AS [KCYS] --- 2012-03-09 08:53:00.631
ADFE97 -------- 95-0098 BE20 USARC | C/6-52 AVN (TA) [KSLI] --- 2012-03-09 15:30:56.723
ADFEB5 -------- 74-0787 B742 USAF | 55WG | 1ACCS [KOFF] --- 2012-03-09 10:39:29.695
ADFEB7 S44 98-0001 B752 USAF | 89AW | 1AS [KADW] --- 2012-03-09 14:30:06.302
ADFEBD -------- 96-0107 C560 USARC | 2-228 AVN --- 2012-03-09 09:17:26.132
ADFECB PATSW00 84-0485 BE20 KY ARNG | OSACOM DET-11 [KFFT] --- 2012-03-09 15:59:02.538
ADFEF1 -------- 161529 DC93 USNR | VR-46 [KNFW ] --- 2012-03-09 17:53:34.573
ADFEF2 VVJS639 161530 DC93 USNR | VR-46 [KNFW ] --- 2012-03-09 21:10:10.855
AE012E -------- (73-1683)/97-01 DC93 AFRC | 932AW | 73AS [KBLV] --- 2012-03-09 09:07:30.610
AE0147 SLUFF61 57-1462 K35R OH ANG | 121ARW [KLCK] --- 2012-03-09 10:54:15.575
AE016A -------- 86-0206 GLF3 USAF | 89AW | 99AS [KADW] --- 2012-03-09 06:54:43.029
AE018C SPAR956 84-0098 LJ35 USAF | 375AW | 457AS [KADW] --- 2012-03-09 15:45:14.819
AE0195 SPAR958 84-0135 LJ35 USAF | 375AW | 458AS [KBLV] --- 2012-03-09 10:08:23.297
AE01A1 JOSA402 86-0374 LJ35 CO ANG | 140WG | 200AS [KCOS] --- 2012-03-09 10:47:16.734
AE01BA JOSA939 84-0101 LJ35 USAF | 375AW | 311AS [KCOS] --- 2012-03-09 13:01:14.006
AE01C1 -------- 165151 GLF4 USNR | VR-48 [KADW] --- 2012-03-09 18:19:50.735
AE021D TEAM52 84-0190 DC10 USAF | 305AMW [KWRI] --- 2012-03-09 10:46:34.046
AE0265 SODA71 57-1436 K35R TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS] --- 2012-03-09 19:04:52.014
AE02C7 -------- 89-9103 C130 AFRC | 910AW | 757AS [KYNG] --- 2012-03-09 11:48:28.338
AE02E4 COBB29 81-0629 C130 AFRC | 94AW | 700AS [KMGE] --- 2012-03-09 13:40:28.793
AE0302 PITT 12 78-0812 C130 AFRC | 911AW | 758AS [KPIT] --- 2012-03-09 17:50:41.647
AE03DC -------- 165352 C130 USMCR | VMGR-452 [KSWF] --- 2012-03-09 15:16:02.598
AE03DE -------- 164762 C130 USNAVY --- 2012-03-09 17:02:47.205
AE03E1 -------- 164994 C130 USNR | VR-53 [KADW] --- 2012-03-09 22:21:17.165
AE03F2 -------- 78-23128 BE20 OSACOM/PAT --- 2012-03-09 10:19:48.387
AE0422 SODA81 59-1499 K35R TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS] --- 2012-03-09 12:08:29.287
AE04C7 STEEL81 59-1490 K35R PA ANG | 171ARW [KPIT] --- 2012-03-09 13:56:38.737
AE04DE SODA11 57-2597 K35R TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS] --- 2012-03-09 10:30:33.901
AE0534 -------- 69-0014 C5 TN ANG | 164AW | 155AS [KMEM] --- 2012-03-09 21:45:33.795
AE058B UPSET55 57-1514 K35R WI ANG | 128ARW | 126ARS [KMKE] --- 2012-03-09 09:35:54.160
AE05DB HANK 39 85-0042 C130 AFRC | 908AW | 357AS [KMXF] --- 2012-03-09 11:11:18.749
AE05E5 -------- 88-4403 C130 AFRC | 440AW | 95AS [KPOB] --- 2012-03-09 15:32:20.059
AE065C RCH9507 59-1507 K35R KS ANG | 190ARW | 117ARS [KFOE] --- 2012-03-09 12:35:09.731
AE07D7 RCH2293 92-3293 C17 USAF | 437AW [KCHS] --- 2012-03-09 09:21:39.992
AE07E0 -------- 94-0066 C17 USAF | 62AW [KTCM] --- 2012-03-09 15:44:31.842
AE093D -------- 01-0301 C560 US Army | OSACOM PATD [KADW] --- 2012-03-09 15:04:48.087
AE0B0C -------- ------ H60 --- --- 2012-03-09 04:19:05.326
AE10C7 -------- 159365 SBR1 USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA] --- 2012-03-09 11:36:17.478
AE1171 RCH722 02-1099 C17 USAF | 437AW [KCHS] --- 2012-03-09 13:00:04.105
AE1197 RCH113 03-3114 C17 MS ANG | 172AW | 183AS [KJAN] --- 2012-03-09 15:11:30.314
AE11E9 SNTRY61H 79-0003 E3TF USAF | 552ACW [KTIK] --- 2012-03-09 14:41:46.081
AE1211 -------- 03-0726 C560 USARC | 2-228 AVN --- 2012-03-09 11:07:11.289
AE123F RCH493T 04-4134 C17 USAF | 305AMW | 6AS [KWRI] --- 2012-03-09 12:13:14.594
AE1448 E44138 04-4138 C17 AFRC | 452AMW | 729AS [KRIV] --- 2012-03-09 20:56:03.161
AE144A RCH898 05-5140 C17 AFRC | 452AMW | 729AS [KRIV] --- 2012-03-09 20:03:22.502
AE1467 -------- 07-7169 C17 USAF | 436AW | 3AS [KDOV] --- 2012-03-09 14:14:46.529
AE1498 PEACH99 00-2000 B703 GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB] --- 2012-03-09 19:29:25.775
AE1723 -------- 06-3817 TEX2 USAF --- 2012-03-09 18:36:59.524
AE1E5E -------- 07-3894 TEX2 --- --- 2012-03-09 18:37:50.852
AE20C7 RCH583 07-7186 C17 USAF | 437AW [KCHS] --- 2012-03-09 00:59:19.944