This is the 9th mission leading up to the planned invasion, beginning with missions that started with"The Prelude", a sudden change of events have developed that could rapidly affect the region's dynamics. Two Iranian cargo vessels,sailing north in the western edge of the Gulf of Oman with a disabled troop carrier in tow loaded with troops and special forces has come very close to Fujairan AB of the UAE. What's alarming is the threat this could cause to the East Hormuz Allied Command Center located on the base. Prominent on the base, located next to two communications towers the Command Center must be protected as it controls all monitoring of Hormuz shipping lanes. Allied air units, including F-14's, F-18's, AV-88 Harriers, and on base UH-1 Hueys are tasked to defend and protect their Allied partners structures and military integrity.<br />