Briefing

The People’s Liberation Army has invaded the Soviet Far East and is threatening to encircle Vladivostok, cutting it off from Khabarovsk. It appears that Soviet naval and air units have been largely defeated leaving its army to fight and die with its ports blockaded. Command feels a nuclear attack could be initiated if Vladivostok falls. This is not an acceptable outcome and the President has ordered US forces into action.

Task:

You are to conduct a three-day raid on Chinese forces in the region, to break the blockade and allow the Soviets to recover. You have a large target set that includes railyards, bridges, airfield, warships and forces in the field. You are to inflict as much damage as possible and minimize damage to your own force.

Timeline:

3 Days

ROE

You are to attack Chinese forces using all forces at hand. Special weapons release is NOT, REPEAT NOT authorized.

Soviet forces do not know you are coming and will likely not interpret the appearance of US forces as friendly until their high command understands the situation and is able to communicate it to the front. Therefore expect defensive forces to oppose you without question. You are authorized to destroy any unit interfering in your efforts.

You have permission to overfly northern North Korea and destroy any forces that may oppose you.

Threat:

Taiwanese air, sea and land forces have been on high alert since the war began and could conduct defensive and offensive operations against China at any moment.

Known Order of Battle

PLAAF

PLAAF air forces have established combat air patrols and intercept zones in the region. They are largely oriented to deal with left of the Russian air force

PLAN

Two large task groups are operating in blockading positions off Vladivostok and Nakhodka. They appear to be mixed groups of missile destroyers and frigates.

The Soviet Far East fleet was destroyed by submarines and missile-armed Badger bombers. Expect both to be operating against you.

PLA

Report indicate two large armored thrusts east and west of Khanka Lake oriented toward Vladivostok. Expect short and medium air defenses around each formation.

Soviet Air Forces

Soviet air and sea forces are largely destroyed although intercepts and patrols are still being launched from several bases. Given prior orders of battle expect MiG-29, MiG-31 or Su-27 Flankers to be operating in small numbers. Soviet airforce and army SAM sites represent the greatest threat although their ammunition levels are likely low.

Soviet Pacific Fleet

What was left of the Pacific surface fleet was sunk during the first hours of war. Numerous submarines may still be in the region and should be considered a threat.

Assets:

USN

Reagan Carrier Strike Group

Colin Powell Surface Strike Group

USS Massachusetts [Virginia SSN]

USS Seawolf [Seawolf SSN]

USS Cheyenne [Improved LA]

USAF

Anderden AFB, Guam: 3 B-2A Spirit Bombers, 1 B-747 Cruise Missile Carrier, 1 SR-72 Aurora, 8 KC-135 Tankers