TDPU 2005
By Piet Luijken
Photo: Piet Luijken
The TDPU, which stands for Tactical Discussion and Procedure Update, is a NATO exercise in order to discuss tactics, experiences and opinions on a certain subject. The aim is to standardize procedures and create an improved coorporative attitude between NATO squadrons. The TDPU 2005, which will be held at Florennes, Belgium, will focus on the datalink ( Link 16 ) procedures and possibilities. As the hosting unit 350 Smaldeel has a Air Defence tradition and role, and has received the newest updated F-16AM/BM's with Link 16, the TDPU will be used to learn and teach Link 16 capabilities in a air-to-air combat battle scenario. For that reason, this week will coincide with a Fighter Meet, also organized by the 350 Smaldeel, which will offer a multitude of foreign aircraft, from NATO and PfP countries, as duelling partners.
TDPU 2005: 11-07-2005 till 15-07-2005 at Florennes, Belgium
| Air Force/Unit | Type of Aircraft | Serial/Code | Role | Arrival | Departure |
| KLu/323 sq | F-16AM | J-204 | TDPU/FM | 28-06-2005 | 15-07-2005 |
| KLu/323 sq | F-16BM | J-210 | TDPU/FM | 28-06-2005 | 15-07-2005 |
| RDAF/Esk 726 | F-16BM | ET-210 | TDPU/FM | 11-07-2005 | 15-07-2005 |
| RDAF/Esk 726 | F-16BM | ET-614 | TDPU/FM | 11-07-2005 | 15-07-2005 |
| RDAF/Esk 726 | F-16AM | E-606 | TDPU/FM | 11-07-2005 | 15-07-2005 |
| RDAF/Esk 726 | F-16AM | E-603 | TDPU/FM | 27-06-2005 | 15-07-2005 |
| RDAF/Esk 726 | F-16AM | E-609 | TDPU/FM | 27-06-2005 | 15-07-2005 |
| BAC/350 sm | F-16AM | FA-57 TDPU c/s | TDPU/FM | based | 15-07-2005 |
| BAC/350 sm | F-16AM | FA91 | TDPU/FM | based | 15-07-2005 |
| BAC/350 sm | F-16AM | FA92 | TDPU/FM | based | 15-07-2005 |
| BAC/11 sm | Alpha Jet 1B+ | AT18 special c/s | static | 14-07-2005 | 15-07-2005 |
| RNoAF | F-16AM | 658 | TDPU/FM | 27-06-2005 | 15-07-2005 |
| RNoAF | F-16BM | 689 | TDPU/FM | 27-06-2005 | 15-07-2005 |
| AN/11F | Super Etendard | 13 | static | 13-07-2005 | 14-07-2005 |
| AN/11F | Super Etendard | 25 | static | 13-07-2005 | 14-07-2005 |
| AdlA/EC03.004 | Mirage 2000N | 325/4-CC | TDPU/FM | 11-07-2005 | 13-07-2005 |
| AdlA/EC03.004 | Mirage 2000N | 360/4-CB | TDPU/FM | 11-07-2005 | 13-07-2005 |
| AdlA/ET00.064 | C-160R | R210/64-GJ | transport | 12-07-2005 | 13-07-2005 |
| AdlA/ET00.064 | C-160R | R213/64-GM | transport | 12-07-2005 | 13-07-2005 |
| AdlA/GRV00.093 | C-135FR | 737/93-CI | fly-by | 14-07-2005 | 14-07-2005 |
| NATO/ NA&EWF | E-3C | LX-N90448 | TDPU | 11-07-2005 | 15-07-2005 |
| SLW | F/A-18C | J-5006 | FM | 11-07-2005 | 15-07-2005 |
| SLW | F/A-18C | J-5008 | FM | 11-07-2005 | 15-07-2005 |
| SLW | F/A-18D | J-5236 | FM | 11-07-2005 | 15-07-2005 |
| Lw/JBG 32 | Tornado ECR | 46+33 | static | 14-07-2005 | 15-07-2005 |
| Lw/JBG 31 | Tornado IDS | 45+56 | static | 14-07-2005 | 15-07-2005 |