Operations & Taskings

Operations, Events, and Taskings

The operations desk publishes structured virtual missions that combine aircraft qualifications, regional bases, and division objectives. Event briefs should identify the launch window, required aircraft, communications plan, simulator network, reporting standard, and mission lead.

Featured Virtual Operation Sets

Gulf Sentinel

A Florida-based integrated defense scenario linking MacDill, Eglin, and Tyndall with combat air, tanker, and rescue elements.

Atlantic Bridge

A mobility corridor connecting the Southeast to Virginia and the National Capital Region through strategic lift and aerial refueling.

Capital Shield

A joint command-and-control exercise linking Joint Base Andrews, Langley, and supporting mobility forces.

Recovery Lantern

A personnel-recovery package built around the HC-130J and HH-60W with combat-air escort and mobility support.

Tasking Lifecycle

  1. Published: command staff posts scope, eligibility, and schedule.
  2. Assigned: qualified pilots reserve roles and confirm readiness.
  3. Executed: participants fly with ACARS tracking and event communications.
  4. Reported: PIREPs are reviewed and the lead posts a short after-action summary.

Joining an Event

Watch command news and the events area for upcoming taskings. Choose an aircraft for which you are qualified, reserve the associated flight when available, and arrive briefed before the published launch window.