Briefing

Command has learned that the Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning will be transiting from its home port of Qingdao along the Chinese coast to the South China Sea. Command has pushed specific assets into the region for just such an opportunity.

Task:

You are ordered to sink the Chinese carrier before it reaches the Taiwan Straits, using forces allocated to your command.

Timeline:

3 Days

ROE

The United States is at war with the Chinese. You are free to conduct attacks against any Chinese forces.

Threat:

Chinese air and naval forces have been conducting counter air and defensive support missions. You can expect them to cover the Chinese carrier transit.

Okinawa has been fortified. Expect the island to now host modern Chinese radar and air defense systems.

China does employ mines in coastal defense, and they should be considered as a likely threat.

Known Order of Battle

Liaoning Battle Group

Other Naval forces operating in East China Sea

PLANAF

PLAAF Orbat:

Assets:

JTF Wahoo Order of Battle

Air Assets

Naval Assets

Execution

At your discretion.