Orders for Cmdr NATO Forces



Situation

HMS Revenge has departed Faslane Naval Base to take up her patrol station. Soviet Submarines previously reported in the area still remain unaccounted for. Additional ASW forces have been deployed to protect HMS Revenge's transit to her patrol station.

Enemy Forces

Intelligence and sighting by fishing boats indicate a number of Soviet SSK and SSN's are in and around northern Scotland. Their intention is likely to intercept and sink the Revenge.

Friendly Forces

RAF Kinloss

RNAS Prestwick

HMS Revenge SSBN

UK SSBN Escort Frigates: HMS Leander FFH, HMS Plymouth FFH, HMS Matapan Aux FF


Mission

Protect HMS Revenge at all costs. All other assigned forces are expendable.



Execution

1. Using Nimrod MPAs, conduct barrier operations around patrol area.

2. SeaKing ASW Helos to dip ahead of HMS Revenge and sanitise the area using active/passive sensors.


Command & EMCON

Command: HQ Northwood
EMCON: alpha-Limited Emissions