Northern Shield

DATE: 15/07/2026

TIME (GMT): 18:00

ERA: Modern

MAP(S): Caucasus

TYPE: COOP

GAME: DCS

EVENT: Official

AUTHOR(S): Kofeina

SLOTS: 8 / 16

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RATING: (6)

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Situation Update / Summary
Donovian forces are attempting to push into the northern mountain region of Gorgas. Intelligence indicates possible incursions by enemy aircraft supported by an A-50 AWACS and long-range SA-10 SAM coverage. CSG-1 has been tasked to establish a Combat Air Patrol (CAP) over the key mountain passes and high ground to prevent Donovian air incursions and protect Gorgas ground forces.
Mission Intent
Maintain continuous Combat Air Patrol in the assigned mountain sector. Intercept and destroy any Donovian aircraft attempting to cross into Gorgas territory. If possible, intercept and destroy A-50.

Mission Tasks
Task 1 - Combat Air Patrol
● Establish and maintain CAP orbits over the northern mountain area.
Task 2 - Intercept & Engage
● Intercept and destroy enemy fighters (MiG-21, MiG-25, MiG-29, Su-27) and bombers (Su-25, Su-24, Tu-22) attempting to penetrate the area. Prioritize high-value threats (especially the A-50 AWACS if detected).

Enemy Forces
● MiG-21, MiG-25, MiG-29, and Su-27 fighters
● Su-24, Tu-22 bombers.
● A-50 AWACS providing airborne command & control
● SA-10 long-range SAM sites
● Possible low-level incursions by Su-25.

Friendly Forces
Carrier Strike Group One (CSG-1)
● CVN-70 USS Carl Vinson
● DESRON 1:
○ USS Sterett (DDG-104)
○ USS Dewey (DDG-105)
○ USS Gridley (DDG-101)
○ USS Sampson (DDG-102)

Aviation Support
● E-3A AWACS “DARKSTAR” operating over the Turkish NE coast.
● KC-135 MPRS tankers available at the station.

Waypoints
1. Feet Dry
2. CAP area
3. Feet Wet

Tanker Information
● Texaco 1
○ TACAN 1X
○ 255.0 MHz
● Texaco 2
○ TACAN 2X
○ 256.0 MHz

Carrier Information
CVN-70:
● TACAN 70X
● ICLS 11
● Link 4 336MHz (ACLS enabled)
● ATC 127.0
CVN-74 (Debug):
● TACAN 22X
● ICLS 20
● Link 4 333MHz (ACLS enabled)
● ATC 130.0