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CAPT Morton
LOCATION V774 Tau IV
MISSION Joint Training Exercises // Alpha Shift
OUTCOME Four training scenarios completed successfully
KEY PERSONNEL
- Starfleet 38th Fleet
- KDF Task Force Hurq Mevik
ALPHA SHIFT Vessels conducted four scenarios in which involving participants carried out operations inside of the planetary orbit. The scenarios weighted defense of the planet against the offensive vessels in which their objective was to escort three landing craft to the surface region.
Team Alpha (Offensive) was lead by Commander Maikull Barron, aboard the USS Sun Tzu, containing vessels USS Isandlwana and IKS Maht-V'o.
Team Delta (Defensive) was lead by myself, aboard the USS October, containing vessels USS Asimov, USS Peacecraft and IKS Qul'Chablp.
Three out of four of these scenarios ended with a defending success. One of the scenarios resulted in an offensive win. The scenario itself, with the simulated teams, was played out with defending advantage. Notable replay; Scenario 3 - Offensive Victory:
Scenario 3
Prior to commencement of the wargames scenario, senior officers of the defending team conducted a study of a variety of potential formation and offensive strategy, including some of the notable reading included below; scenarios were played out testing both a more defensive strategy, against a more offensive defense.
Notable Defensive Strategic Predictions
Notable Defensive-Offense Predictions
RECOMMENDATION 38th Fleet Command has since issued a survey for participants to rate their experiences with these wargames. Following subbmital of my own survey, I encourage all officers who participated to follow through and submit their own docket for review to further improve and encourage future participation.
RECOGNITION I'd like to offer my gratitude for all staff involved with event preparation, crew of all participating vessels, along with an extended message of gratitude to our participating allies. It was a pleasure working with like-minded officers and individuals, and certainly look forward to a future collaboration.