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Rumble Down Under: NATO Side

Date: October 3, 1987

Location: HMAS Stirling Command Center, Garden Island, Western Australia


Objective

The objective of Operation Ocean Shield is to detect, intercept, and neutralize a potential Soviet naval assault on HMAS Stirling. By leveraging intelligence and rapid response tactics, we aim to protect the base, its assets, and the integrity of allied operations in the Indian Ocean.


Threat Overview

Recent intelligence reports indicate heightened Soviet naval activity in the Indian Ocean, including the deployment of a carrier strike group. Satellite imagery and SIGINT suggest that HMAS Stirling may be the target of a coordinated assault.

Key threats include:
Soviet Carrier Strike Group

MiG-23 Fighters and Ko-45 Aircraft for air superiority and precision strikes.

A Sverdlov Class Cruiser for Shore Bombardment

Defensive Forces
Naval Assets
1 x Perth-class Guided-Missile Destroyers
4 x Adeleide-class Frigates
2x~3x Diesel-Electric Submarines based on maintenance.



Final Notes
Australia’s defense hinges on swift and coordinated action. The Soviet Navy seeks to undermine our presence in the Indian Ocean and our ability to support operations in the Western Pacific Ocean; we will meet their aggression with resilience and precision. Every sailor, aviator, and soldier plays a pivotal role in securing our nation’s sovereignty.

For Australia, for the Alliance, and for the Freedom of the Indo-Pacific!