Symon -> RE: Operation SF Scenario - Radar (1/3/2015 2:53:41 PM)
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So here it is. Remember, the hard scenario rule is that no TF may have more than 2 Fleet CVs AND no more than 4 CVs of any kind (CV, CVL, CVE, CVS). The KB exists in the scenario but is comprised of its elements. The Mobile Group comprises CarDiv 1 (Akagi, Kaga) and CarDiv 2 (Hiryu, Soryu) BatDiv3, CruDiv 8, and DesRon 10. It is broken down into three TFs; 2x Air TFs and a SAG TF – making the KB a 3-TF unit that sails together. Here’s their scenario initial setup. Mobile Group CarDiv 1 CarDiv 1: Akagi, Kaga DesDiv 10: Kazagumo, Makigumo, Yugumo, Akigumo Mobile Group CarDiv 2 CarDiv 2: Hiryu, Soryu DesDiv 17: Urakaze, Isokaze, Tanikaze, Hamakaze Mobile Group Screen BatDiv 3: Hiei, Kirishima, Kongo, Haruna CruDiv 8: Tone, Chikuma DesRon 10: Nagara DesDiv 4: Noawki, Arashi, Hagikaze, Maikaze Obviously, ships can be reassigned, making the KB a 2-TF unit, so long as the CV restriction(s) are followed. In keeping with Japanese doctrine, there are two invasion Support Groups (to support two near simultaneous invasions). These are initially made up of CarDiv 3, CarDiv 4, BatDiv 2, CruDiv 4, and DesRon 4, as follows. Once again, ships may be reassigned, so long as the CV restriction(s) are followed. 1st Invasion Group CarDiv 3: Zuiho, Chitose DesDiv 2 Harusame, Murasame, Semidare, Yudachi 1st Invasion Screen BatDiv 2/1: Hyuga, Ise CruDiv 4/1: Atago, Chokai DesRon 4 – Yura DesDiv 9 Asagumo, Minegumo, Natsugumo, Yamagumo 2nd Invasion Group CarDiv 4: Ryujo, Mizuho DesDiv 24 Yamakaze, Suzukaze, Umikaze, Kawakaze 2nd Invasion Screen BatDiv 2/2: Fuso, Yamashiro CruDiv 4/2: Maya, Takao DesDiv 20 Sagiri, Amagiri, Asagiri, Yugiri As always, there is a Main Body lurking about, with a 1st Fleet component and a 2nd Fleet component; basically BatDiv 1, CruDiv 7 and DesRon 3, along with a Special Force from CVSDiv 11 (Chiyoda, Nisshin). Main Body BatDiv 1: Yamato, Nagato, Mutsu CruDiv 7: Kumano, Mikumi, Magami, Suzuya SpDiv 11: Chiyoda, Nisshin DesRon 3 – Sendai DesDiv 11 Fubuki, Hatsuyuki, Shirayuki DesDiv 12 Murakumo, Shinonome, Shirakumo, Usugumo DesDiv 19 Isonami, Ayanami, Shikinami, Uranami That’s about for 1st and 2nd Fleet and 1st Air Fleet on opening day. There’s also elements of 4th and 8th Fleets in the mix and additional units attached to Transport Groups. All in all, pretty much what was authorized/organized for the Midway/Aleutian operations, except that 4th and 8th Fleet units substitute for 5th Fleet. Ciao JWE
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