Kuril Island, 1999

Campaign Region 4: "Kuril Islands." Japan has established a major sea bed mining operation 20 nmi west of the island of Kunashiri. Kunashiri is claimed by Japan, but occupied by the Russians. Intelligence Message: Hostilities between Japanese Maritime Defense Force (JMDF) and Russian forces have broken out over economic rights concerning the Kuril Islands. Russian Naval forces have established a formidable blockading surface and submarine units also supported by several squadrons of long range strike aircraft based out of airfields. Mission Tasking: You are in tactical control of all U. S. forces which include USAF land-based aircraft and JMDF forces in the Kuril Island area of operations. You must defend your forces against attack and take control of as much territory as possible. Completion of this tasking is expected to establish stability in this region until a United Nations settlement can be negotiated. Good Luck.