New scenario for testing: Operation Ardent Shield 2030
Posted: Sat Nov 09, 2024 2:30 am
Hi All,
New relatively simple scenario for testing, looking forward to all your comments and ideas on how to improve it.
UPDATE: I have just updated the scenario with the latest version 1.5. I solved a major problem regarding the detectability of what is supposed to be a clandestine vessel. This should be the final version.
Scenario description:
The world's worst fear just materialised. Open conflict has erupted between the world's two superpowers over the South China Sea.
Singapore, as a neutral country but finding many of its fundamental interests in line with upholding the principles of UNCLOS and with keeping the US presence strong in the Pacific, has decided that it will allow US military assets to continue to refuel and resupply in the country, and for limited US military operations to be conducted from the country so long as no direct strikes on Chinese mainland territories are staged from Singapore.
Predictably, China conveyed its displeasure vehemently to the Singapore government. The Singapore government insisted that it was just following its principles in honoring previous agreements made with the US and it has not taken the side of any particular party in the US-China conflict. That reply was certainly not acceptable to the CCP, and the subsequent barrage of Chinese rhetoric against Singapore only grew in fervour. However, one recent statement from CCP of particular concern was an ominous threat of "extremely serious repercussions to Singapore's well being" ....
Editor notes: This scenario started off as a means to test the upcoming MRCV (Multi Role Combat Vessel) concept which is designed from the start to be a frigate/destroyer sized unmanned mothership combatant. As usual the scenario grew a bit as I fleshed it out. There are a number of extra platforms which are not necessary in this current iteration of the scenario, but I left them inside as I may consider adding extra missions to flesh out the scenario further, and those currently extraneous platforms may come in useful.
Briefing:
Commander, with the outbreak of US-China hostilities over the South China Sea and recent Chinese threats against Singapore's well being over our support for US military operations, our Government has decided to raise our military's preparedness against a possible punitive strike by the CCP against Singapore.
Our analysts concur with their US counterparts that should any strike by the PLA occur, their likely targets would be US facilities/assets in Singapore, or the oil bunkerage facilities in Pulau Bukom and Jurong Island. There is also a less likely possibility that Chinese sub-surface assets may target RSN vessels in addition to other USN assets entering or leaving Singapore.
US assets in Singapore of interest are the COMLOG WESTPAC/Task Force 73 HQ at Sembawang Shipyard, Changi Naval Base where 2 US Independence class vessels are currently docked, and a contingent of P-8s which are currently staging out of Changi Air Base West for ASW/ASuW operations in the Andaman Sea.
We do not expect that Chinese Ballistic Missiles will be utilised, considering the excess of US targets they will be dedicated to. Any direct attack will likely come in the form of cruise missile or other long range standoff munition. Possible offensive mining attempts against USN operations by the PRC cannot be discounted as well.
Your orders are as follows:
1. Ensure our aerial defensive posture is ready to handle a possible missile attack on the earlier mentioned assets. You may position your AEW orbits and fighter CAPs beyond the Natuna islands but be careful not to approach too close to the Spratly islands. There is no reason to antagonise the Chinese unnecessarily.
2. To carry out patrols to the North East and South East approaches of Singapore (within boundaries of reference points Naval Patrol Zone) and safeguard against possible sub-surface threats to shipping/naval assets.
Unless and until hostilities are initiated by the PRC, you are to maintain Weapons Tight status with respect to PRC assets. Proper identification of unknown contacts prior to prosecution is critical - there is likely to be other nations' assets operating in our area of operations. We shall actively defend US assets while their vessels are docked in our Naval Bases, and all other US assets located in Singapore. The US will be responsible for defence of their own assets once they leave our waters/airspace until you are informed otherwise.
New relatively simple scenario for testing, looking forward to all your comments and ideas on how to improve it.
UPDATE: I have just updated the scenario with the latest version 1.5. I solved a major problem regarding the detectability of what is supposed to be a clandestine vessel. This should be the final version.
Scenario description:
The world's worst fear just materialised. Open conflict has erupted between the world's two superpowers over the South China Sea.
Singapore, as a neutral country but finding many of its fundamental interests in line with upholding the principles of UNCLOS and with keeping the US presence strong in the Pacific, has decided that it will allow US military assets to continue to refuel and resupply in the country, and for limited US military operations to be conducted from the country so long as no direct strikes on Chinese mainland territories are staged from Singapore.
Predictably, China conveyed its displeasure vehemently to the Singapore government. The Singapore government insisted that it was just following its principles in honoring previous agreements made with the US and it has not taken the side of any particular party in the US-China conflict. That reply was certainly not acceptable to the CCP, and the subsequent barrage of Chinese rhetoric against Singapore only grew in fervour. However, one recent statement from CCP of particular concern was an ominous threat of "extremely serious repercussions to Singapore's well being" ....
Editor notes: This scenario started off as a means to test the upcoming MRCV (Multi Role Combat Vessel) concept which is designed from the start to be a frigate/destroyer sized unmanned mothership combatant. As usual the scenario grew a bit as I fleshed it out. There are a number of extra platforms which are not necessary in this current iteration of the scenario, but I left them inside as I may consider adding extra missions to flesh out the scenario further, and those currently extraneous platforms may come in useful.
Briefing:
Commander, with the outbreak of US-China hostilities over the South China Sea and recent Chinese threats against Singapore's well being over our support for US military operations, our Government has decided to raise our military's preparedness against a possible punitive strike by the CCP against Singapore.
Our analysts concur with their US counterparts that should any strike by the PLA occur, their likely targets would be US facilities/assets in Singapore, or the oil bunkerage facilities in Pulau Bukom and Jurong Island. There is also a less likely possibility that Chinese sub-surface assets may target RSN vessels in addition to other USN assets entering or leaving Singapore.
US assets in Singapore of interest are the COMLOG WESTPAC/Task Force 73 HQ at Sembawang Shipyard, Changi Naval Base where 2 US Independence class vessels are currently docked, and a contingent of P-8s which are currently staging out of Changi Air Base West for ASW/ASuW operations in the Andaman Sea.
We do not expect that Chinese Ballistic Missiles will be utilised, considering the excess of US targets they will be dedicated to. Any direct attack will likely come in the form of cruise missile or other long range standoff munition. Possible offensive mining attempts against USN operations by the PRC cannot be discounted as well.
Your orders are as follows:
1. Ensure our aerial defensive posture is ready to handle a possible missile attack on the earlier mentioned assets. You may position your AEW orbits and fighter CAPs beyond the Natuna islands but be careful not to approach too close to the Spratly islands. There is no reason to antagonise the Chinese unnecessarily.
2. To carry out patrols to the North East and South East approaches of Singapore (within boundaries of reference points Naval Patrol Zone) and safeguard against possible sub-surface threats to shipping/naval assets.
Unless and until hostilities are initiated by the PRC, you are to maintain Weapons Tight status with respect to PRC assets. Proper identification of unknown contacts prior to prosecution is critical - there is likely to be other nations' assets operating in our area of operations. We shall actively defend US assets while their vessels are docked in our Naval Bases, and all other US assets located in Singapore. The US will be responsible for defence of their own assets once they leave our waters/airspace until you are informed otherwise.
Maybe a retaliatory strike against a PLAN SAG? 
