In a high-intensity European war the squadron's role was to support land forces resisting a Soviet attack into Western Europe by striking deep into enemy-held areas beyond the forward edge of the battlefield, striking at enemy concentrations and infrastructure, first with conventional weapons and secondly with tactical nuclear weapons as required, should a conflict escalate to that stage.
During a fierce and extensive war in Europe, the squadron's purpose was to assist ground forces battling against a Soviet advance into Western Europe by conducting profound strikes into enemy-controlled territories beyond the battle's front line, focusing on enemy formations and infrastructure, initially using conventional weaponry and then nuclear arms if required.