Operations Flashcards
Where is operation Shader?
Middle East: Iraq & Syria
What is operation Shader?
The UK’s contribution to the international military coalition against Daesh (ISIL). It began over five years ago at the request of the Iraqi government.
The RAF’s involvement includes humanitarian aid airdrops, reconnaissance (ISTAR) and airstrikes. As of January 2019, according to the MoD; 1700 British airstrikes had killed or injured 4315 enemy fighters in Iraq and Syria, with one civilian casualty.
How has the RAF played an integral part in operation SHADER?
The RAF’s involvement includes humanitarian aid airdrops, reconnaissance (ISTAR) and airstrikes. As of January 2019, according to the MoD; 1700 British airstrikes had killed or injured 4315 enemy fighters in Iraq and Syria, with one civilian casualty.
What role has the RAF regiment played in operation SHADER?
In 2017, 34 Squaron RAF regiment was tasked with the provision of force protection teams. In 2018, a detachment of 57 gunners returned to Akrotiri to carry out that role.
Where is the operation Newcombe?
The Sahel Region in Africa, particularly Mali.
What is Operation Newcombe?
British military assistance to France’s anti-insurgency operation (Barkhane - formally Serval) in Africa’s Sahel region.
How has the RAF supported French forces (Op Barkhane) as part of Operation Newcombe?
The RAF has provided logistical and troop movement support via three Chinooks that were deployed from Odiham in 2008.
How did the RAF support French forces (Op Serval) as part of Operation Newcombe?
The RAF’s support included extensive air transportation support, via multiple 5,00-mile sorties. As well as reconnaissance support delivered by the RAF’s Sentinel R1 surveillance aircraft.
What is Operation Crimson Ocean?
A RN and RAF joint operation aimed at testing all elements of the carrier strike group and assessing how well they work together. HMSQE will carry 24 F35’s which will be flown by both RN and RAF pilots.
Where is Operation Azotize?
The Baltics - Currently Lithuania
What is Operation Azotize?
The UK’s contribution to the NATO led Baltic Air policing mission, a collective peacetime mission safeguarding the integrity of the allies airspace. This involves the execution of QRA in allied airspace under coordination of NATO allied air command.
What has been the UK’s most recent deployment as part of Operation Azotize?
On the third of June 2020, the UK sent a detachment of Typhoons (GR4) along with 150 personnel to Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania from No. 6 squadron RAF based at RAF Lossiemouth.
This is the sixth detachment of RAF Typhoons in support of this mission.
Where is Operation Toral?
Afghanistan, The Middle East
What is Operation Toral?
The UK’s post 2014 presence in Afghanistan as part of NATO’s Resolute Support Mission.
What are the UK’s two major tasks as part of Operation Toral?
- Training and mentoring Afghan forces
2. Providing force protection for NATO advisers and dignitaries
