Operation Vigilant Owl

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OPERATION VIGILANT OWL
Security Classification: TOP SECRET

SITUATION REPORT

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OVERVIEW The Republic of Türkiye will conduct a sustained signals intelligence collection campaign against PKK, YPG, and associated Kurdish militant networks across Syria, Iraq, and adjacent Iranian border regions. The National Security Council has authorised the deployment of RC-135V/W SIGINT platforms under Operation Vigilant Owl to provide persistent electromagnetic spectrum coverage in support of ongoing strike operations and broader intelligence requirements. Missions flown by the RC-135s are designated either Misty Mountain or Tigris Traveller. The RC-135V/W's sensor suite will detect, identify, and geolocate signals throughout the electromagnetic spectrum across the designated area of operations. Gathered intelligence will be forwarded in a variety of formats to a wide range of consumers via the Rivet Joint's extensive communications suite. Aircraft will operate from İncirlik Air Base, maintaining a continuous holding pattern over Aşağıalınca. A second RC-135V/W will be held on standby to relieve the active platform upon completion of its flight shift.

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BELLIGERENTS

BLUFOR	OPFOR
Republic of Türkiye In support of Kingdom of Èran ( DukeofBread )	Kurdistan Workers' Party HPG YJA-STAR Kurdistan Free Life Party YRK People's Protection Units (YPG) Alleged Support Socialist Republic of Thailand ( Bossza007 )[1]

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ORDER OF OPERATIONS

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Active Patrol:

• One RC-135V/W Rivet Joint will conduct a sustained signals intelligence collection mission, maintaining a continuous holding pattern over Aşağıalınca. The sensor suite will detect, identify, and geolocate signals throughout the electromagnetic spectrum across all of Syria and Iraq as far south as Najaf. Electronic signal collection will additionally reach Tabriz, Iran.
  • SIGINT Collection
  • Electronic Warfare Support
  • Intelligence Relay via Rivet Joint communications suite

Standby Readiness:

• One RC-135V/W Rivet Joint held at İncirlik Air Base, configured for immediate deployment to relieve the active platform upon completion of its flight shift.

Active Force
[1] RC-135V/W Rivet Joint. Turkish Air Force
[2] Pilots, Turkish Air Force
[2] Navigators, Turkish Air Force
[4] Electronic Warfare Officers, Turkish Air Force
[14] MIT and AİAB Intelligence Officers
[4] Airborne Systems Engineers, Turkish Air Force

Stand By Force
[1] RC-135V/W Rivet Joint. Turkish Air Force
[2] Pilots, Turkish Air Force
[2] Navigators, Turkish Air Force
[4] Electronic Warfare Officers, Turkish Air Force
[14] MIT and AİAB Intelligence Officers
[4] Airborne Systems Engineers, Turkish Air Force

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CONFIDENTIAL MISSION OPERATION GİZLİLİKLE GÖREV OPERASYONU​ This document is classified and intended solely for official use within the Turkish Armed Forces. It contains sensitive operational details and is not to be viewed, shared, or disseminated outside of authorized personnel. Unauthorized access or distribution of this document is strictly prohibited. Please ensure the return of this document to the Turkish General Staff Building, located at Bakanlıklar, Çankaya, Ankara.

SECRET​ Operation Parameters​ Mission Planning: Objective Definition: Detect, identify, and geolocate signals throughout the electromagnetic spectrum across PKK, YPG, and associated Kurdish militant networks operating across Syria, Iraq as far south as Najaf, and adjacent regions. Electronic signal collection range extends to Tabriz, Iran. All gathered intelligence to be forwarded in a variety of formats to a wide range of consumers via the Rivet Joint's extensive communications suite. Area of Operations: All of Syria and Iraq up to Najaf. Electronic signal coverage extends to Tabriz, Iran. Iraqi and Iranian air activity to be monitored throughout the operational window. Pre-Mission Preparation Aircraft Selection: RC-135V/W Rivet Joint — Signals intelligence collection, electronic warfare support, and intelligence dissemination Equipment Check: All airframes complete pre-flight inspection prior to mission execution. Sensor packages, electronic warfare systems, datalinks, and communications systems verified operational and calibrated. Encrypted storage systems checked and secured prior to first launch. Rivet Joint communications suite verified against İncirlik Air Base command terminal. Intelligence collection systems logged and cross-referenced against planned collection requirements. Surveillance Operations PKK Networks: Detect, identify, and geolocate PKK communications and electronic emissions across Northern Iraq and Syria. Monitor command and control networks, logistics coordination channels, and personnel movement signals. YPG Networks: Detect, identify, and geolocate YPG communications and electronic emissions across Syria. Record signal patterns, transmission frequencies, and activity cycles. Kurdish Militant Networks: Monitor associated Kurdish militant organisations operating within the area of operations. Record irregular signal activity and any communications not previously catalogued. All intercepts logged with timestamp, grid, and confidence rating for integration into the intelligence database. Data Collection and Analysis Real-Time Monitoring: All RC-135V/W sensor feeds routed continuously to İncirlik Air Base command terminal. Rivet Joint communications suite maintained throughout the operational window. Intelligence integrated into the target database in real time by the on-duty analysis cell. Reporting: A comprehensive report compiled per sortie cycle containing signal identifications, geolocated emitter data, electronic warfare assessments, and threat analysis. Reports delivered to tactical and strategic decision-makers within two hours of each sortie cycle completion. The intelligence database updated continuously to reflect new intercepts, confirmed geolocations, and revised confidence ratings. Post-Mission Procedures Equipment Maintenance: Post-flight checks conducted on all airframes per maintenance schedule. Faults logged and reported to the duty officer. Airframe hours, sensor package status, and intelligence collection system performance recorded. Readiness board updated prior to next tasking cycle. Data Storage: All collected signals intelligence, intercepts, and reports stored in encrypted format per operational security protocols. Chain of custody maintained on all intelligence products. Access restricted to cleared personnel only.

END OF DOCUMENT BELGENİN SONU​

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CAMPAIGN REGISTER

Phase	Description	Status
Vigilant Owl – Phase I: ISR Platform Deployment Departure from İncirlik Air Base	One RC-135V/W Rivet Joint will depart İncirlik Air Base and transit to the designated holding pattern over Aşağıalınca. All sensor packages, communications systems, and electronic warfare equipment will be brought to full operational readiness during transit. Crew stations confirmed active prior to entering the area of operations.	Active
Vigilant Owl – Phase II: Holding Pattern Establishment Persistent ISR Positioning	The RC-135V/W will establish and maintain a continuous holding pattern over Aşağıalınca. From this position, the aircraft's sensor suite will achieve coverage across all of Syria and Iraq as far south as Najaf. Electronic signal collection will additionally reach Tabriz, Iran. The holding pattern will be maintained throughout the active flight shift.	Active
Vigilant Owl – Phase III: Active SIGINT Collection Electromagnetic Spectrum Coverage	The mission crew, comprising electronic warfare officers, MIT and AİAB intelligence officers, and airborne systems engineers, will conduct continuous signals intelligence collection against PKK, YPG, and associated Kurdish militant networks. The sensor suite will detect, identify, and geolocate signals throughout the electromagnetic spectrum. All intercepts and geolocations will be logged with timestamp, grid, and confidence rating.	Active
Vigilant Owl – Phase IV: Intelligence Relay and Dissemination Consumer Reporting	Gathered intelligence will be forwarded in a variety of formats to a wide range of consumers via the Rivet Joint's extensive communications suite throughout the operational window. Comprehensive sortie-cycle reports containing signal identifications, geolocated emitter data, and electronic warfare assessments will be delivered to tactical and strategic decision-makers within two hours of each cycle completion.	Active
Vigilant Owl – Phase V: Aircraft Relief Rotation Flight Shift Handover	Upon completion of the active flight shift, the standby RC-135V/W will depart İncirlik Air Base to relieve the active platform. A seamless handover of the holding pattern and active collection tasking will be conducted to ensure uninterrupted SIGINT coverage across the area of operations. The relieved aircraft will return to İncirlik Air Base for post-flight maintenance and crew debrief.	Active
Vigilant Owl – Phase VI: Post-Mission Recovery and Debrief Exploitation and Readiness Reset	All RC-135V/W systems will undergo full post-flight maintenance and systems checks. Collected signals intelligence, intercepts, and reports will be securely compiled into post-operation assessment packages and disseminated to tactical and strategic decision-makers. Equipment readiness and sensor package status will be assessed and reported to enable rapid reconstitution for follow-on collection operations if required.	Planned

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