
                         The Clash of Doctrines

                          A Harpoon Scenario

                                   by

                              M J Andress
                               3604 SE 51
                                  OKC
                            Oklahoma, 73135
                           CIS ID  70137,501



                            SCENARIO DETAIL

SAGAIR - The Clash of Doctrines is a GIUK scenario designed to explore 
the differences between Soviet and US naval doctrine.  The US puts its 
naval offensive punch into carrier battle groups and projects power 
with aircraft.  Ships assigned to CBGs are there primarily to protect 
the carrier.  The Harpoon missile and Tomahawk missile do provide a 
ship to ship offensive capability but with the exception of the 
Ticonderogas are not plentiful enough to make a real difference.  The 
Soviets have little naval air and what they have I consider a joke and 
a stupid waste of money, however their surface to surface capability 
far exceeds anything the US has.  Which philosophy will prevail?  Find 
out in this scenario.  The computer can play either side.  There are 
variable starting points for each force.  The only land based air 
either side has are recon forces with minimal fighters for 
protection.  This is a very balanced scenario with a limited number of 
units.  It's fun but challenging for both sides.  Each force has 
advantages and disadvantages. You will make the difference.  Enjoy! 
 
Any comments should be directed to me on CIS at the Gamers Guild.  My 
ID is 70137,501.  The "situation" that follow and the orders provided 
for each side are only for fun as this section tells you everything 
you need to know to play the game.

                             THE SITUATION

Sometime in the future Gorby and George are discussing Naval Doctrine 
and the current world situation over a few friendly bottles of beer.

They both agree it's gotten really boring since they took out IRAQ 
together 3 years ago and peace has since broken out the world over.  
George comments that the troops are getting lazy, bored and no way 
could they stand up to the guys he fought with.  Gorby says his guys 
are getting antsy and if he can't find something for them to do they 
might decide to take him out.  After a few more bottles of beer the 
two really get going' and Gorby breaks out the vodka, before you know 
it they have decided the best way to solve both their problems is with 
a friendly little war, limited of course.  The loser nation will pay 
the winner nation's expenses and Gorby or George will treat the other 
to an all expense paid vacation at the location of his choice.  The 
battle will be limited to Naval forces and located in the North 
Atlantic.  No Nukes.  George and Mikhy pass out on the floor having 
agreed to the details with a final shot of vodka.









TO: COMNORLANT

FROM: THE PRES

SUBJ: INSULTS

ADMIRAL, RECENTLY THAT ASSHOLE LEADER OF THE SOVIET UNION SAID YOUR 
NAVY COULDN'T FIGHT ITS WAY OUT OF A PAPER BAG.  I TEND TO AGREE.  THE 
SOVS ARE TOUGH AND ALL THOSE FANCY PLANES YOU GOT AIN'T WORTH A DAMN 
AGAINST SOVIET AIR DEFENSES.  THEIR MISSILES COULD TAKE YOU PUSSIES 
OUT WITH OUT BLINKING AN EYE.  HERE'S YOUR CHANCE TO EARN YOUR PAY 
WIMP.  THE SOVIETS ARE SORTYING A SURFACE ACTION GROUP OUT OF THE 
NORWEGIAN SEA.  TAKE IT OUT.  MY REP AND A WILD VACATION IN RIO RIDE 
ON YOUR ACTIONS.  NUKES AREN'T AUTHORIZED.  SOME E-3'S HAVE BEEN 
ALLOCATED AT KEFLAVYK FOR YOUR USE.  WIN AND YOU GET A FOURTH STAR, 
LOSE AND YOUR ASS IS MINE.


TO: COMMANDER RED STAR SAG

FROM: THE HEAD COMMIE

SUBJ: IMPERIALIST DOGS

TVARISH ADMIRAL,  THE CAPITALIST PIG BUSH HAS INSULTED THE HONOR OF 
YOUR SOCIALIST FLEET.  HE SAID YOU PUSSY WIMP COMMIES CAN NO WAY STAND 
UP TO HIS WELL-TRAINED AND MOTIVATED SAILORS.  I SAY DIFFERENT.  A US 
CARRIER BATTLE GROUP IS ENTERING THE NORTH ATLANTIC AND I ORDER YOU TO 
DESTROY IT.  THE HONOR OF THE USSR AND A VACATION IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 
RIDES ON YOUR ACTIONS.  WIN AND I'LL TREAT YOU TO A WILD TIME AT THE 
RANCH LOSE AND YOU'LL MINE SALT IN SIBERIA.  NUCLEAR RELEASE IS NOT 
GRANTED.  SOME RECON AIR HAS BEEN RELEASE TO YOUR CONTROL AND WILL 
STAGE OUT OF OUR NORWEGIAN FRIEND'S BASE AT ORLAND.


ANALYZING VICTORY CONDITIONS:
NATO MINIMUM VICTORY CONDITION (OR) 1:
   2 Kirov ships must be killed.
NATO MINIMUM VICTORY CONDITION (OR) 2:
   5 ships must be killed.
NATO TOTAL VICTORY CONDITION (OR) 1:
   8 ships must be killed.
USSR MINIMUM VICTORY CONDITION (OR) 1:
   1 Nimitz carrier must be killed.
USSR TOTAL VICTORY CONDITION (OR) 1:
   8 ships must be killed.
USSR MINIMUM VICTORY CONDITION (OR) 2:
   5 ships must be killed.
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