Briefing

Task:

You are to destroy numerous DPRK command and control targets in the Pyongyang area, in the hopes of eliminating the DRPK command structure and their ability to impact the greater war.

Targets:

All targets have been market with [Target] on your tactical map.

Timeline:

You have 6 hours to accomplish your tasks.

Threat:

The principle threat to your air forces is the air defense network of the DPRK. These include: surface-to-air missile systems (from obsolete single-digit Soviet SAM systems to a few modern KN-06 SAMs), numerous low-level AAA guns and a small air force of F-5, F-6, MiG-21, MiG-23 and MiG-29 fighters.

Known Active KPAAF Fighter Intercept Forces

Given the obsolescence of the force, the KPAAF relies heavily on ambush tactics: Combat air patrols are minimal and kept low, while interceptor and SAM battery readiness is kept high. If and when an attack occurs expect a surge of interceptors, but the DRPK will largely rely on surface to air missiles to defend targets. Many systems are obsolete, but they are fielding a copy (or original) Chinese HQ-9 system in the vicinity of Pyongyang and at least one long range SA-5 system seems to be functional.

Further Threats

We are at war with China and their air defense systems do present considerable threats if you choose to overfly their territory to strike the DPRK. There does not appear to be any coordination between the PLAAF and the KPAAF. Expect modern SAM systems (HQ-9 and HQ-16 SAM systems) to be defending key installations, areas and border areas. Known fighter patrols do consist of modern J-10 and J-11 fighter variants.

Assets:

Allies:

South Korea and US communications are significantly disrupted at this point. Japan will be proving AEW support and combat air patrols over the Sea of Japan for the duration of the operation.

Game Play Notes

You can find Task Force Nightmare just west of Misawa Air Base over the Sea of Japan.