Earnest Will: Operation Nimble Archer

DATE: 12/02/2025

TIME (GMT): 19:00

ERA: Cold War

MAP(S): Persian Gulf

TYPE: COOP

GAME: DCS

EVENT: Official

AUTHOR(S): Chewie

SLOTS: 14 / 20

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RATING: (2)

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On 15 October, the reflagged U.S. tanker Sea Isle City was struck by an Iranian Silkworm missile while at anchor near the oil terminal outside Kuwait City. Seventeen crewmen and the American captain were injured in the attack. On 18 October, the U.S. Navy responded
with Operation Nimble Archer. Four destroyers shelled two Revolutionary Guard bases in the Rostam oil field, located on oil platforms, that had been used to stage attacks on shipping. After the shelling, the USS Thach landed a SEAL platoon and a demolition unit
that planted explosives on one of the platforms to destroy it. The SEALs then boarded and searched a third platform two miles away Documents and radios were taken for intelligence.

The 555th Fighter Squadron was deployed to protect USA oil plataforms located near the Gulf of Oman, after gathered inteligence pointed that Iran forces were scouting the area,
SEALs will be going to enemy platform to search for more intel and will destroy it if needed. USA Airforce task is to protect and maintain air safety. Due to logistics failure and attacks from Iran, Long Range missiles are very limited in quantity.

Expected enemy forces are:
- Aircrafts with Short Range Missiles;
- Anti-Air Units on Enemy Territory;
- Aircrafts with Anti-Ship Missiles and Bombs;

Main Objetives:
- Search for Enemy Scouts.
- Protect SEALs Helicopter.

Side Objectives
- Scout Qeshm Island Airport.
- Attack Ground Units near Bandar Lengeh.