July 23 1999.
CVW-8 Aboard CVN-71 is transiting to the Persian Gulf after a successful combat deployment in the Mediterranean. However, Iran has restarted its seizure of civilian shipping, with the HANDY WIND being boarded earlier this morning. VFA-87 and VF-41 are authorized to engage Iranian surface vessels conducting these seizures. Additionally, there are believed to be two active silkworm sites guarding the strait, one of which has been identified and damaged by USN surface vessels.
CVW-8 Is tasked with destroying static SAM threats guarding the straight of Hormuz, and destroying IRIN vessels in the Strait of Hormuz targeting friendly and neutral shipping.
Airframes Available: F-14A, F/A-18C
CO-OP 8-16 Players.
NOTE: This is a complex and relatively long scenario recommended for intermediate to advanced pilots for organized play. This scenario is designed to have a package leader, played with SRS (ideally with an AWACS/controller), and a pre-briefed plan with the information given on the signup sheet and powerpoint slides linked below:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1h6CAo1s7lCYxV33XGrV5faBNqrHkt0bpIf0NKTr3VZw/edit#gid=1928864585 - Signup Sheet
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1C9h69bWONqlFrS7x_Py899FIFf3S5gXj/edit#slide=id.p3 - Powerpoint Briefing
Contains Skynet IADS. Additionally, the mission is playable without F-14s, however if F-14s are slotted and present the Iranians will contest the airspace much more heavily.
There are JIP slots in case of crashes, DCSisms that occur, or players without the supercarrier which are visible with the password "JIP" in the lobby screen. They spawn at altitude at the Marshall point.
Kneeboards containing all relevant information pertaining to each flight is included in the mission.
This mission was played several months ago at UOAF, I'm posting it here so other groups can use this mission if they want at the suggestion of some attendees. Feel free to make whatever changes suit your group's needs and desires.
