Operation Deep Freeze is a multi national joint operation to study the continent of Antarctica. We simulate the logistic flights that are used to bring everything from personnel to supplies from the continental United States to a staging area in Christchurch New Zealand, before it is moved to its final destination, Antarctica.

The operation is coordinated by the vUSAF and is a 3 phase event. Phase 1 is deployment, where all the supplies and personnel are moved to the staging area. Phase 2 is called the Mainbody and consists of moving the supplies and personnel down to Antarctica. Phase 3 named Re-deployment consists of moving all aircraft and personnel back to their home bases.

2011-2012 ODF Operational Orders

From: Operation Deep Freeze Command (OIC) vVADM Larry Shelton cg-05@vuscg.org

To: All personnel from OIC ODF

U.S. Military Officials began the annual Operation Deep Freeze mission in Antarctica, considered one of the most difficult peacetime missions.

Christchurch International Airport in New Zealand serves as the staging point for deployment to McMurdo and other Stations, in Antarctica. Scenery for Antarctica can be found in our secure downloads section.

 

All contact for this operation will be through vVADM Larry Shelton.

OPERATION DEEP FREEZE Phase One predeployment is scheduled to start 2011/NOV/17

Operation Deep Freeze time:
This year is going to be a little different... VUSAF is presently having Scenery made for us for both FSX & FS9.this year we will be having the C-130's Strictly flying off the Ice for the Phase 2 Main Body Missions starting in December. so Dress Warm.

We will be pre-deploying our assets to A/S Barbers Point beginning shortly after NOV.1st

Proposed ops schedule is as follows
Schedule for Operation Deep Freeze
Phase1 WINFLY Nov 25th -Dec 22nd
Phase 2 Mainbody ( Ice Flights ) Dec 26th -Jan21st
Phase 3 DEMOB (Return Flights) Jan 22nd- Feb 11th

All cargo heading south to Antarctica will be picked up at Hickem AFB, Hawaii as this is the real world pick up point for ODF

FOR PILOTS: WHO DO NOT HAVE THEIR OCEANIC CERTIFICATION BUT WISH TO TAKE PART CONTACt YOUR DCO OR MYSELF ASAP. THE TEST IS A MULTI CHOICE AND ONLY TAKES A SHORT TIME TO COMPLETE. All pilots will need their District Commanders authorization .Do to the short notice this needs to be a priority

NOTAM: PER SOP'S PRIORITY ONE SAR MISSIONS TAKE PRIORITY OVER ALL OTHER MISSION'S. PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION IS AUTHORIZED AS NEEDED DURING ODF

Purpose:

(1) The purpose of this operation is to implement the planned program in the Antarctic by conducting operations (1) Supplying logistic support for the U.S. National Committee International Geophysical Year.
(2) Conducting mapping operations in the ANTARCTIC as recommended by the Technical Advisory Committee on Antarctic Mapping.
(3) Conducting special projects as requested by agencies of the government, within the capabilities of the forces assigned.
(4) Establishing permanent stations in the Antarctic as directed by competent authority, in support of United States "rights" in the area.
(5) Conducting air-mapping missions.
(6) Conducting scientific investigation.

vUSCG Mission Pre-deployment

vUSCG Mission Phase One

Mission: transport supplies and equipment

Tasking: Once a pilot has obtained their DCO’s approval to take part in ODF. A pilot is automatically approved for all unassigned taskings. Unless otherwise noted in the taskings

1. Pilots who have requested and accepted a ODF tasking may not take another ODF tasking until you have completed your current assigned tasking

2. Pilots must file a sitrep on the forum and file a pirep. or you may not receive credit for the flight Please include the tasking number in the flight comments section

3. Civilian transportation is authorized as needed.

4. TASKING POSTINGS ARE DEPENDENT ON ASSESTS BEING AVAILABLE AT A DEPARTURE POINT. THE NEXT TASKING FOR THAT ASSET WILL BE POSTED UPON COMPLETION OF ITs CURRENT ASSIGNED TASKING .

5. ASSETS: HC-130J (NOTAM for those of you who prefer the HC-130H YOU ARE AUTHORIZED TO USE THE 130H).

6. Due to the length of the flights pilots are authorized to save a flight in progress. and continue the flight from that point.

(a) If saving a flight and ATC is on line advise them that you will be terminating the flight.

(b) When coming on line check to see if there is any traffic near your spawn point, If ATC is on line contact them and advise of you intentions. As always Vatsim regulations and procedures must be followed.

7. IF FOR ANY REASON YOU ARE UNABLE TO COMPLETE A TASKING NOTIFY COMMAND SO IT CAN BE REASSIGNED

8. SAR missions will continue to be posted during Operation Deep Freeze as ALWAYS SAR missions will take PRIORITY
WINFLY OR MAINSTAY TASKINGS WILL BE POSTED UPON COMPLETION OF PHASE ONE.