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(m) (S) (WCC2-SIDES) generally confirmed the range report and recalled an altitude of 3500 ft with speed 480 kts. (IO Exhibit 57).
(n) (S) USS SIDES sent a "WEAPONS ON TARGET" message for TN 4131 over Link-11. (IO exhibit 91).
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(o) (S) TN 4131 was designated, tactically significant by VINCENNES system. (IO Exhibit 91).
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(a) (S) USS VINCENNES's Link 11 was off for 28 seconds. (IO Exhibit 91).
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(b) (S) (AAWC) ordered TN 4131 to be challenged over the MAD and IAD nets. (IO Exhibit 204).
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(c) (S) A MAD warning was issued by USS VINCENNES to TN 4131 "Unidentified Iranian aircraft on course 203, speed 303, altitude 4000, this is U.S. Naval warship, bearing 205, 40 miles from you. You are approaching U.S. Naval warship operating in international waters. Request you state your intentions." (IO Exhibit 203).
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(d) (S) (49 ADT) later recalled that his speed challenges on the MAD net were much slower (about 100kts) than those given on the IAD net. ( , p. 602).
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(e) (S) of the USS SIDES recalled the TAO reporting birds affirm on MEF Execution net. (IO Exhibit 73).
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(f) (S) HMS BEAVER joined Link 11. HMS BEAVER copied IAD. (IO Exhibits 91 & 291).
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(a) (S) The following warning was issued to TN 4131 over IAD by USS VINCENNES: "Unknown aircraft on course 206, speed 316 position 2702N/05616E you are approaching US Naval warship request you remain clear." USS VINCENNES's system data indicated the same parameters. (IO Exhibits 91 & 203).
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(b) (S) (IDS) reported seeing a Mode II-1100 and Mode III-6675 on his RCI about 3-4 minutes before engagement when TN 4131 was at 9000 ft and near the SE corner of Qeshm Island. He reported possible F-14 and Mode II-1100 over net 15/16 to "all stations." USS VINCENNES's system
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