Updated scenario zip in this post.
Scenario for Harpoon the Wargame, Taken from SITREP Issue #55 October 2018
original by Chris Carlson, adapted for Command by sarjen
Date: 14 June 2015, 04:30:00 1 hour to dawn
Location: Gulf of Aden
Playable Side: IRIN or RSNF
Duration: 24 Hours
Islamic Republic of Iran Navy (IRIN) vs. Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF)
Ansar Allah (Houthi) are under extreme pressure from the Saudi-Hadi forces laying siege to the port of Al Hudaydah (Hoedeidah). Iran is trying to get a convoy to the port while Saudi Arabia is trying to sink the merchants.
The Gulf of Aden is used by 50 - 60 ships a day. Although the two opponents are not within sight of land, they will be surrounded by “white” contacts - neutrals who are at best a distraction, and could possibly be the target of a tragic case of mistaken identity. The Iranians will be doing their best to mimic the merchant traffic - formation steaming is not recommended. This is not difficult for the merchant ships, but the warships must stay close enough to their charges to protect them and support each other while not appearing to do so. The Saudis’ task is to sort though the mass of shipping quickly and accurately. Visual IDs before engagement and a clear line of fire are vital, and for antiship cruise missile attacks, the bearing should be clear behind the target.