The date is 11 May 1987, the Persian Gulf tanker war is raging. A hostile nation has vowed to close the Strait of Hormuz to all commercial shipping. President Reagan responded with a prime time national TV address that "We will not tolerate aggression against our allies across the Persian Gulf and it will be met with overwhelming force." You are the Director of Operations for Carrier Air Wing 14 aboard the USS Constellation, currently on patrol in the Gulf of Oman. Last night, hostile frigates severely damaged a Greek tanker and turned back a Kuwaiti flagged tanker. President Reagan has ordered Operation Earnest Will in effect immediately. F-14 mission: Escort the F-18 strike package safely to the Bandar Abas target. F-18 mission: Destroy the integrated air defense underground command post. The strike will be supported by OCA and SEAD assets. Use cockpit audio on 100% to hear Ronnie!
F-14 mission: Escort the F-18 strike package safely to the Bandar Abas target. F-18 mission: Destroy the Iranian integrated air defense underground command post. Respond to any orders to defend allied shipping transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The strike will be supported by OCA and SEAD assets. Accept high risk, minimize friendly force and civilian casualties. Weapons free.
Note: Use COCKPIT AUDIO and set volume to 100% in settings prior to mission to hear Ronnie! See briefing slides attached below for threat and target details. In game use mission planner for map overview and situational awareness. Good luck!
