Meridian Shield
INTELCOM | MISSION ALERT
FROM: Allied Joint Operations Command – Mediterranean (AJOC-MED)
TO: NATO Task Group TRIDENT – TF65
RE: OPERATION SENTINEL
CLASSIFICATION: NATO CONFIDENTIAL
TIMESTAMP: 15 OCTOBER 1983
A civilian vessel transiting a narrow corridor in international waters has issued a distress call. Unidentified fast-moving contacts have been detected approaching at speed. Communications with the vessel have ceased.
Carrier Group assets are the only response element within operational reach.
Air Wing is to launch immediately. Rules of Engagement remain Weapons Tight unless otherwise instructed.
Situation developing. Regional stability at risk.
EXECUTE AS ORDERED.
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