                                THE GAUNTLET
                            By The Chief #128 @7851

Scenario Overview:

Deteriorating diplomatic relations between India and The United Arab Emirates
has necessitated the United States and France to come to the rescue of Oman
and Bahrain.  Just recently, the U.S. Government has authorized a convoy
escort of 7 MPS ships from port in Manama, Bahrain to Salalah, Oman.  You
have been given command of all NATO forces in the region for the single
purpose of safely escorting these ships to safe haven.  Unfortunately, your
job is not going to be easy.......

India will stop at nothing to prevent you from carrying out your mission.
Somewhere along your path are several surface and sub-surface threats.  As
usual, the Soviet Union has donated their first line surface, air and sub-
marine units to make life rough for you.  But, as they always say, "when
the going gets tough, the tough throw nukes at them!"

There is a good possibility that you will be given nuclear release shortly.
India has threatened the use of nuclear weapons as a show of force against
the inferior Arab states.  Do not use nuclear weapons unless you get clearance,
and only then, use them tactically. Try to refrain from using nukes against
land targets, as the political ramifications can cause misery and despair
for the entire world.

France has come to your aid with a Charles De Gaulle CVN, stationed just off
port in Oman.  Use it to your best benefit.  KEYHOLE intelligence has just
spotted a Vikrant and possibly a Viraat carrier leaving port in Bombay.  
It is believed that her air wing contains a full complement of strike 
aircraft.  Keep your eyes and ears open all the time.......

The materiel, personnel and equipment on these MPS ships are invaluable and
must not be lost.  As mentioned earlier, India will stop at nothing to
prevent you from getting these ships to port.  Consider these ships their
primary target.  Guard them carefully, with your very life, as it may
eventually come to that.  Also, be very diligent getting through the
Straits of Hormuz, as it is believed India and the Soviet Union has set up
a blocking force, or GAUNTLET, you might say.....

Your main objective is to get the MPS on station just off Salalah, Oman and
keep them there for 30 minutes to offload their cargo.  Immediately there-
after, patrol the sector to remove any anticipated threat.  If you sink
their Vikrant carrier, it may just discourage them enough to try and
pick on someone their own size for a change!

NOTE:  THIS SCENARIO IS INTENDED TO BE PLAYED FROM THE BLUE SIDE ONLY!
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VICTORY CONDITIONS:
RED MINIMUM VICTORY CONDITION (OR) 1:
   2 Ticonderoga VLS ships must be killed.
RED TOTAL VICTORY CONDITION (OR) 1:
   5 MPS ships must be killed or 6 MPS ships must be damaged at 65%.
BLUE MINIMUM VICTORY CONDITION (OR) 1:
   1 Vikrant carrier must be killed or 1 Oscar II sub must be killed.
BLUE TOTAL VICTORY CONDITION (OR) 1:
   4 MPS ships must be on station for 0 hrs, 30 min, 0 sec.  The victory
   area is just off port in Salalah, Oman.

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