On the 2nd of December 2018. Carrier Strike Group 3 sailed into the U.S Fifth fleets area of operational control, The Persian Gulf.
Shortly after entering the Gulf, one of the Pilots From VFA-151 (Vigilantes) Was overcome by an undiagnosed medical condition. The Pilot was medevac’d to Al-Dafra Air-force base and is unlikely to re-join the carrier air wing.
You have been transferred from Naval Air Station Lemoore to integrate into the Vigilantes.
During this mission, you will perform a FAM Flight (familiarisation Flight) Throughout the Persian Gulf AO.
Rendezvous with Springfield, (flight of 2x F/A-18’s) They have been sent to escort you back to the Stennis.
You will carry out Air to Air refuelling operations over UAE airspace before proceeding along the coast to rendezvous with the Carrier Strike Group Off the Coast of Oman.
During this mission you will become familiar with the Real-World tactical situation in The Persian Gulf.
