2-20 Multiplayer F-16C, F-15E, F-15C, A-10C II COOP Mission
Skills Required: Cold Start, Formation Fly, Cluster Bombing, Laser-guided Bombing, Basic Surface Attack, Air Combat
Module Required: One or more of F-16C / F-15E / F-15C / A-10C II, Persian Gulf Map.

**Forum Discussion**
https://forum.dcs.world/topic/307462-fa-18c-multiplayer-cooperation-campaign-operation-hormuz/

[This is the storyline from the Air Force side, as a complimentary addition to the original Operation Hormuz for F/A-18C only]


Situation Update
Day 04 marked a pivotal moment in the conflict, showcasing the combined effectiveness of the Navy and USAF in achieving significant operational milestones. Close Air Support missions played a crucial role in enabling amphibious landings across critical zones. On the western front, the USMC 1st Division’s 2nd and 3rd Regiments landed at Bandar-Aftab and Bandar Charak, supported by precise Air Force strikes that neutralized anti-ship missile and rocket positions in the coastal mountains. These efforts turned previously inaccessible areas into viable beachheads. Simultaneously, the 7th Regiment executed a daring parachute operation to seize Qeshm Dayrestan Airport, while the 4th, 5th, and 6th Regiments conducted precision landings near Bandar-e-Jask, swiftly establishing a 20-kilometer strategic depth. The rapid assault at Bandar-Aftab surprised Iranian forces, who had heavily fortified Bandar Lengeh in anticipation of a landing there. This forced the Iranian Army to quickly redeploy its 5th Armored Division from Bandar Lengeh to Bandar Charak to counter the USMC advance before strategic depth could be consolidated. With key USMC supplies still en route, the Marines now face mounting challenges as the Iranian 3rd Artillery Brigade, positioned in nearby mountains, unleashes heavy shelling on their positions. These bombardments, combined with advancing Iranian armored columns, threaten to disrupt defensive preparations and slow the establishment of a stronghold. In response, the USAF Middle East Central Command coordinated a series of air support operations to bolster allied ground forces. Two F-16C packages were tasked with neutralizing the Iranian artillery brigade, while a single F-15E strike group targeted weapon supplies originating from Bandar Lengeh. Additionally, an A-10C package was deployed to interdict the advancing 5th Armored Division. These air operations are designed to alleviate pressure on ground forces, disrupt enemy momentum, and ensure that defensive lines can be solidified. As the Iranian counteroffensive intensifies, this joint effort underscores the urgency of the operation. Each moment lost could shift the balance, making it imperative for allied forces to act decisively to secure strategic positions and maintain the initiative in the evolving theater of war.