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I've taken our formal event description and put it here. Again, all aircraft are welcome!
Desert Thunder III, Oct 26 - 29, 2006
RedStar Pilot’s Association South West Regional Cochran Regional Airport (KTRM), Palm Desert California Oct 26 - 29, 2006
Event Description: A very different event, this fly-in is designed around actual United States Conventional and Special Operations Combat Crew Mission Planning an Execution pre-deployment training conducted for flight crews in and around the deserts of the southwest. The scenarios and mission rolls are adapted to those most suitable for the aircraft participating and include a mix of traditional Blue Air Force and Black Mission rolls as the scenario dictates.
The concept is simple; based on provided intelligence and the commanders intent, plan an integrated, multi-mission, time sensitive operational plan and execute against actual non-lethal airborne/ground threats while adapting to live intelligence updates to achieve the mission objective. The scenario is designed to achieve some idea of the requirements, decision making processes and stress involved in military aviation mission execution. The goals are flight safety, mission planning & briefing, use of effective flight tactics, radio discipline, team work in a multi-mission scenario and of course, good times had by all. Formation skills are required in some roles, but not all. Some rolls include reacting to opposition air forces (OPFOR), but strict limitations on full up "air combat" will be in place; this is not a 1v1 or 1 v many event, but proper reaction to OPFOR is required for overall mission success.
NO FAST TRAINING IS CONDUCTED AT THIS EVENT.
NO FULL UP ACM TRAINING OR DUELING AT THIS EVENT Attendance requirements and Mission Rolls:
The event is entirely dependant on both flight crews and ground crews participating to "flush out" all required rolls to conduct a successful training scenario. Because of this, if the minimum critical rolls are not filled, the event may be cancelled - a decision that will be communicated well prior to the event date to all registrants. For those with out warbirds or who would just like to participate in any roll needed, non-piloting rolls are as involved and fun as any stick and rudder requirement and include: - Joint Operations Task Force Command & Staff
- Navigator/Weapons Officer
- Airborne Controller
- Airborne Radio Officer
- Ground Anti-Aircraft Teams
- CSAR Recovery/SOF
- Red Air Component
Scenario driven events have ample opportunity for different types of aircraft, SEL/MEL, warbird and non warbird. Scenarios are effectively realistic, but not restricted by current generation technology or strict adherence to modern mission rolls. Historical-period scenarios may be used that effectively reflect the capabilities of the over-all warbird fleet.
- Strike
- Air Interdiction
- Recon
- Bomber
- Bomber Escort
- SOF/CSAR
- Cargo
- Tanker
- ABCCC (airborne command & control)
- Red Air
The JTF (Joint Task Force) and Veteran Involvement:
The JTF Command & Staff will conduct the scenario, provide real time intel updates and also assume management of the oppositions response and help effectively conduct post scenario debriefs in a positive learning environment. JTF has overall opcon (Operational Control) of the event and veterans from military ground and air combat and related deployable units are heavily desired! Likewise, veteran aircrew members are needed as Flight Safety Officers and instructors in all rolls. The online registration form (click here) will allow us to recognize supporting veterans. FAST REQUIREMENT & SUPPORTING INFO:
Please note, some rolls listed on the registration form are noted with "FST", this is an indication that a FAST qualification card is required to be assigned to this roll. No FAST training of any type will be conducted at Desert Thunder (DT). Some mission rolls will require Tactical Formation and low altitude navigation skill sets which will be reviewed and practiced in DT.
For those registering for DT, follow on E-Coms will be sent with required information. The cost of the event is being determined by participation and support requirements, and will be sent to registrants in a future e-com. Because of the specialized nature of this event, many active duty military fliers participate and enhance the experience through volunteer efforts, we do feel it is the least we can do to cover their costs of attending the event and repay them by not allowing them to buy their own drinks while at the event! 
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