You are to shadow South Vietnamese naval forces. If engaged, you are to defend decisively inflicting greater damage upon the enemy.
You are to move westward immediately.
Four Vietnamese combatants known to be operating in the region, that consist of one minesweeper/patrol craft and three frigate/destroyer escort sized patrol combatants. They are:
They are moving toward your area quickly so command expects offensive action. Their principle advantage beyond greater size is their higher-caliber 76mm and 127mm guns that can target you at a greater range.
You have 6 light combatants under your command.