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name: Kola Peninsula - Able Archer 83
theater: Kola
authors: Starfire
recommended_player_faction: Blufor Late Cold War (80s)
recommended_enemy_faction: Russia 1980
description:
  <p>In 1983, during the height of the Cold War, tensions escalate to 
  a breaking point as the Soviet Union, misinterpreting NATO's Able 
  Archer 83 exercise as a genuine mobilisation for a surprise nuclear 
  attack, decides to launch a pre-emptive conventional strike. On the 
  9th of November, Soviet forces commence a sudden invasion of Norway, 
  aiming to secure strategic territories and disrupt NATO's northern 
  flank before it can organize an effective response.</p>
  <p>Simultaneously, the Soviet Union extends its offensive to include 
  Finland and Sweden. Although officially neutral, these nations are 
  perceived as potential staging grounds for NATO reinforcements and 
  supply lines. The Soviet high command believes that controlling 
  these territories will prevent NATO from using their airspace and 
  ports to launch counterattacks or obtain logistical support.</p>
  <p>As Soviet forces push across the borders, NATO and its new allies 
  must swiftly mobilise to defend their territories. The battle quickly 
  expands into a broader conflict, with both sides aiming to gain 
  control of critical regions. The ultimate objective for NATO and its 
  allies becomes clear. They must push eastward to the Kola Peninsula 
  to neutralise the Soviet threat and restore stability to Northern Europe.</p>
miz: exercise_able_archer.miz
performance: 1
recommended_start_date: 1983-11-09
version: "10.7"
settings:
  hercules: true
  squadron_start_full: true
squadrons:
  #Bodo
  7:
    - primary: CAS
      secondary: any
      aircraft:
        - A-10A Thunderbolt II
      size: 4
    - primary: BARCAP
      secondary: any
      aircraft:
        - F-5E Tiger II
      size: 8
    - primary: TARCAP
      secondary: any
      aircraft:
        - F-15C Eagle
      size: 8
    - primary: Refueling
      aircraft:
        - KC-135 Stratotanker
      size: 2
    - primary: Transport
      secondary: any
      aircraft:
        - C-130J-30 Super Hercules
        - C-130
      size: 2
  #Banak
  1:
    - primary: SEAD
      secondary: any
      aircraft:
        - F-16CM Fighting Falcon (Block 50)
      size: 12
    - primary: CAS
      secondary: any
      aircraft:
        - OH-58D(R) Kiowa Warrior
      size: 4
    - primary: Refueling
      aircraft:
        - KC-130
      size: 1
    - primary: Transport
      secondary: any
      aircraft:
        - C-130J-30 Super Hercules
        - C-130
      size: 2
  #Rovaniemi
  2:
    - primary: BARCAP
      secondary: any
      aircraft:
        - MiG-21bis Fishbed-N
      size: 8
    - primary: BAI
      secondary: any
      aircraft:
        - F-4E-45MC Phantom II
      size: 12
    - primary: Escort
      secondary: any
      aircraft:
        - Mirage-F1CE
      size: 8
    - primary: Air Assault
      secondary: any
      aircraft:
        - Mi-8MTV2 Hip
      size: 4
  #Kemi Tornio
  3:
    - primary: Transport
      secondary: any
      aircraft:
        - C-47 Dakota
      size: 3
  #Kiruna
  5:
    - primary: DEAD
      secondary: air-to-ground
      aircraft:
        - AJS-37 Viggen
      size: 8
  #Blue Carrier
  Blue-CV:
    - primary: TARCAP
      secondary: any
      aircraft:
        - F-14A Tomcat
      size: 24
    - primary: AEW&C
      aircraft:
        - E-2C Hawkeye
      size: 2
    - primary: BAI
      secondary: air-to-ground
      aircraft:
        - S-3B Viking
      size: 12
    - primary: Air Assault
      secondary: any
      aircraft:
        - UH-60A
      size: 4
  #Blue LHA
  Blue-LHA:
    - primary: DEAD
      secondary: air-to-ground
      aircraft:
        - AV-8B Harrier II Night Attack
      size: 20
  #RAF Fairford
  Bombers from RAF Fairford:
    - primary: Strike
      secondary: any
      aircraft:
        - B-52H Stratofortress
      size: 8
  #Bas 100
  4:
    - primary: CAS
      secondary: air-to-ground
      aircraft:
        - Su-25 Frogfoot
      size: 4
    - primary: DEAD
      secondary: air-to-ground
      aircraft:
        - Su-17M4 Fitter-K
      size: 4
  #Severomorsk-1
  8:
    - primary: BARCAP
      secondary: any
      aircraft:
        - MiG-31 Foxhound
      size: 4
    - primary: Escort
      secondary: any
      aircraft:
        - MiG-23MLD Flogger-K
      size: 8
    - primary: SEAD
      secondary: any
      aircraft:
        - MiG-27K Flogger-J2
      size: 12
  #Severomorsk-3
  6:
    - primary: Refueling
      aircraft:
        - IL-78M
      size: 2
    - primary: DEAD
      secondary: any
      aircraft:
        - Su-24M Fencer-D
      size: 12
    - primary: TARCAP
      secondary: any
      aircraft:
        - Su-27 Flanker-B
      size: 8
    - primary: Air Assault
      secondary: any
      aircraft:
        - Mi-8MTV2 Hip
      size: 2
  #Olenya
  9:
    - primary: Strike
      secondary: any
      aircraft:
        - Tu-95MS Bear-H
      size: 8
    - primary: Strike
      secondary: any
      aircraft:
        - Tu-22M3 Backfire-C
      size: 8
    - primary: Refueling
      aircraft:
        - IL-78M
      size: 2
  #Monchegorsk
  10:
    - primary: BARCAP
      secondary: any
      aircraft:
        - MiG-25PD Foxbat-E
      size: 4
    - primary: Escort
      secondary: any
      aircraft:
        - MiG-29A Fulcrum-A
      size: 8
    - primary: BAI
      secondary: any
      aircraft:
        - MiG-21bis Fishbed-N
      size: 12
  #Murmansk International
  12:
    - primary: AEW&C
      aircraft:
        - A-50
      size: 1
    - primary: Transport
      secondary: any
      aircraft:
        - IL-76MD
      size: 2