New scenario for testing: Assault on Al Tanf 2024

[Transient]

Hi All,

New quick 6hr scenario for testing. Playable on both sides. Intention is for scenario to be simple but relatively difficult in terms of scoring.

Scenario Brief:

Located in Syria on the Iraqi border and within miles of the Jordanian border, the U.S. garrison at al-Tanf has, since 2016, served as a launching point for counter-ISIS operations and training for Syrian opposition factions fighting the jihadist group. Iranian and Iran-backed forces are deployed in close proximity to the al-Tanf desert outpost, which sits on the strategically significant Baghdad-Damascus highway. U.S. forces in al-Tanf established a 55-km de-confliction zone, beyond which lie an array of forces described as either “pro-regime” or “Iran-backed” that have set up checkpoints in the area. Several incidents in recent months underscore al-Tanf’s potential as a flashpoint between U.S. and Iranian and/or Iran-backed forces.

US Brief:

Commander, we have detected electronic chatter indicating Iranian backed militants are massing just beyond the 55km Exclusion Zone in preparation for an assault on our position.

We have 1 MQ-1C Gray Eagle in the air chopped to you for tasking as you see fit.

2 OA-1K Sky Wardens and 2 A-10C Thunderbolts are currently being readied at Al Asad Airbase in Iraq to provide air support to your position.

We expect the enemy force to be approximately regiment sized, consisting of tanks and mechanised infantry.

While we are heavily outnumbered, we do have mortars with XM395 PGMMs and one JLTV with mounted Spike NLOS.

Used wisely, we should be able to defend our position.

We cannot afford to give up this strategic location.

Protect this base with the minimal of casualties.

[Nikel]

Thanks, nice little scenario

I had to micromanage to get optimal results.

Surprised by the accuracy of a tomahawk, able to hit a tank at such a distance.

Also by the little punch for the A-10C, this scenario should be perfect for them. However the OA-1K Sky Wardens, that looks like a civilian AC, is better armed.

[Transient]

Thanks!

I was wondering if I should limit the scenario to be played as the Islamic Resistance, haha.

Would be more challenging to be going up against the US side, without any air cover.

[Nikel]

OK, will try that side

[Nikel]

A typo in the islamists briefing:

propoganda


It is also possible a triumph, again micromanaging the priority of the targets.

It is engaging and entertaining, CMO is also valuable as a land combat simulation.

And the 2 Pantsir systems help is the defense, there is some air cover.

The AI apparently will not launch the tomahawks.

[Transient]

Thanks! Glad you found it enjoyable!

The Tomahawks were not really important to the scenario so I didn't bother to let the AI use it.

[Nikel]

Well I always used them playing the US side.

First because I wanted to know if they would hit a T-72 from that distance.

And second because they definitively removed some of them to help getting a triumph

[Mgellis]

Interesting short scenario.

I played it twice. The first time I lost the Sky Wardens through carelessness and quit.

The second time I was more careful about SAMs and managed to avoid losing any aircraft. I did lose the radar to the enemy drones and then messed up killing the MRL before it launched its rockets and as a result lost my Stinger unit. However, between my aircraft I was able to eliminate all enemy forces before they did any more damage to my troops. Did not need to use the mortar or the Tomahawks. Ended up with an Average score.

Basically, if you're paying attention, this is not too difficult. It's fun. The time provided is more than enough to complete the mission. I think it's a good example of what can be done with ground units in Command. I can't think of anything I would change. Well done.