RECEIVED ORDERS

FROM: SECRETARY OF DEFENSE, Washington, DC

TO: NATO MARITIME COMMAND, NATO, Middlesex, United Kingdom
COMMANDER - UNITED STATES NAVY SEVENTH FLEET, Yokoska, Japan
COM - TAIWAN MINISTRY OF NATIONAL DEFENSE, Zhongshan, Taipei, Taiwan
COM - JAPAN MINISTRY OF DEFENSE, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan
COM - NEW DRAGON RESISTANCE COMMAND, [REDACTED] [REDACTED]
COM - ROYAL NAVY COMMAND HEADQUARTERS, Whitehall, London, United Kingdom
COM - FRENCH NAVY, Hexagone Balard, Paris
COM - CARRIER STRIKE GROUP 5, USS RONALD REAGAN, Yokosuka, Tokyo, Japan
COM - CSG 14, USS BARACK OBAMA, Naval Base Guam, Joint Region Marianas
COM - PACIFIC AIR FORCES, Joint Base Pearl Harbor–Hickam, Hawaii
COM - UNITED STATES SPACE COMMAND, Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado
COM - SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND PACIFIC, Camp H. M. Smith, Hawaii
COM - MARINE CORPS FORCES PACIFIC, Camp H. M. Smith, Hawaii
COM - J4, LOGISTICS AND ENGINEERING, USINDOPACOM, Camp H. M. Smith, Hawaii
COM - 94TH ARMY AIR AND MISSILE DEFENCE COMMAND, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam,
Hawaii
COM - CHINA MISSION CENTER, Langley, Virginia
COM - TAIWAN GARRISON COMMAND, Taipei City, Taiwan
BT
0600 11 July 2026
Situation
NATO Maritime Command (MARCOM) has determined that the situation in and
around Taiwan is Critical. Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaisance (ISR)
Assets have determined that the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA), Peoples Liberation
Army Navy (PLAN), and Peoples Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) are posturing for
what is indicating to be a full and total invasion of Taiwan. MARCOM has determined
that NATO must act immediately. MARCOM has called for all relevant force commanders
in the region to coordinate, and a Joint Command Headquarters (JCH) has been
created to carry out the defence of Taiwan. As of now, all Staff on this JCH are to
be treated as equals to streamline decision making processes, so it is imperative
that the JCH work as a cohesive units to bring MARCOM, NATO, and the World through
this Crisis. The situation is rapidly developing, so intelligence, intuition, and
quick-wit will be required by the JCH to respond to any upcoming threats to the
sovereignty and safety to Taiwan and its people.
Mission
As of 0600 local time Taiwan, no shots have yet been fired. MARCOM is placing
the defense and sovereignty of Taiwan as the JCH’s number one priority, bar none.
NATO leaders, in a Private Summit earlier this morning, have determined that the
JCH has TOTAL AND COMPLETE AUTHORITY to defend Taiwan to whatever means they
possess. This includes a first strike option on units reasonably suspected to be a
high threat to the soverignty of Taiwan, but the JCH staff should be aware of the
political and operational ramifications of this option, which currently remain
unknown.
Objectives
Each element of the JCH is equipted with a unique and specialized skillset,
which through Multi-Domain Warfare, can bring total victory or defeat if all
aspects of the JCH work in conjunction, working across Domains (Land, Air, Sea,
Cyber, and Human) to support and compliment each other. MARCOM has recognized
aspects where each element of the JCH can provide their work, however these
suggestions and objectives are by no means mandatory, and full operational
authority rests in the hands of the JCH.
Creation of a Maritime Defence Zone around Taiwan, protecting it from the
eventuality of attack from threats not limited to Aerial, Maritime, or Tactical
Ballistic Missiles (TBM). Most JCH staff will be involved in this Objective,
recognized elements with the capability to complete this objective might include
the MND, JSDF, Royal Navy, French Navy, CSG 5, CSG 14, PACAF, USSC, and the 94th
AAMDC.
Defense of Mainland Taiwan, including the main civilian centers of Taipei, Tainan,
and Kaohsiung from invasion by PLA and PLAN forces. Furthurmore, attention should
be given to the protection of MARCOM ground elements in Taiwan from both
conventional and saboteur attacks. Recognized elements with the capability to
complete this objective might include the MARFORPAC, TGC, and MND. Recognized
elements with the capability to support the completion of this objective might
include the NDRC, USSC, SOCPAC, and the China Mission Center.
Creation of a Air Defence Interdiction Zone (ADIZ) around Mainland Taiwan as far as
the JCH requires, and the subsequent enforcement of this ADIZ pursuant to the
requirements of the JCH. Furthurmore, attention should be given to the maintaining
of Air Superiority and Defence of allied elements in theatre and protecting them
from PLAAF attack. Elements from JCH which could be involved in this Objective
might include elements of Royal Navy, French Navy, CSG 5, CSG 14, PACAF, and 94th
AAMDC.
ISR to the positions, capability, and intent of PLA, PLAAF, and PLAN units. Should
this conflict turn violent, the sabotage and impariment of recognized PRC elements
may be neccessary as well. Secondary Objectives pursuant to this may include the
insightment of public unrest, violence, or even open rebellion if highly
successful. Furthurmore, other Secondary Objectives could also include the
maintaining of Operational Security (OPSEC) of supporting MARCOM elements, securing
them from saboteurs or PRC intelligence forces. Recognized elements with the
capability to complete this objective might include the NDRC, USSC, SOCPAC, China
Mission Center, and TGC.
Sustainment of MARCOM Forces. Should conflict occur, it will most likely be
extremelly fast, violent, and destructive. To this end, the sustainment and
survival of MARCOM elements is essential, and the JCH staff should be aware to the
threats they place their elements in. Once it is gone, chances of replacements in a
timely enough manner to have effect will be minimal, if not impossible, so
sustainment and survival of JCF elements is paramount. Furthurmore, Ammunition,
Fuel, and Repairing JCF elements will also quickly become apparent as a concern to
these elements, so coordinating a effective 3R (Rearm, Repair, Refuel) Plan will be
essential to the completion of other objectives. Recognized elements with the
capability to complete this objective might include the J4 INDOPACOM, although all
elements must be aware of their own threats and casualties.
Nuclear Weapon Authorization
Nuclear Weapons are currently NOT AUTHORIZED. Should the PRC utilize Nuclear
Weapons, than the JCH has the ability to respond IN RETALIATION ONLY. It is the
responsibility of the JCH to prepare and protect their organic Nuclear Capability,
but they may only be used with DIRECT AUTHORIZATION from MARCOM.
Allied Forces
JAPAN MINISTRY OF DEFENSE -
NEW DRAGON RESISTANCE COMMAND -
ROYAL NAVY COMMAND HEADQUARTERS -
FRENCH NAVY -
CARRIER STRIKE GROUP 5 -
CARRIER STRIKE GROUP 14 -
PACIFIC AIR FORCES -
UNITED STATES SPACE COMMAND -
SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND PACIFIC -
MARINE CORPS FORCES PACIFIC -
J4 LOGISTICS AND ENGINEERING -
94TH ARMY AIR AND MISSILE DEFENCE COMMAND -
Opposing force Estimates
PEOPLES LIBERATION ARMY -
PEOPLES LIBERATION ARMY NAVY -
PEOPLES LIBERATION ARMY AIR FORCE -
MINISTRY OF STATE SECURITY -
OPFOR Intentions
The PRC’s intentions are as of now, theorietically unknown. The current
ramping up in forces could be another flaunt of power, or it could be the final
build up to the annexation of Taiwan. The JCH must be prepared for both
possibilities, and determine which is more likely. Secondly, the PRC is fully
intent on keeping its internal affairs and populace in order should a war occur,
which would mean that PRC intelligence and police elements will heavily crack down
on civillians they deem a threat to the conflict.
Weather
SYNOPSIS: MODERATE WINDS WITH MEDIUM PRESSURE WILL BE IN PATTERN THROUGH 31 AUGUST
CLOUDS: SCATTERED 5-20 KFT
VISIBILITY: UNRESTRICTED
TEMPERATURE: 65 TO 80F
WINDS: NORTHEAST TO NORTHWEST 5 TO 15 KNOTS
SEA STATE: 2 - 1 TO 3 FEET, WITH A PERIOD OF 10-15 SECONDS
MOON PHASE, WAXING CRESCENT 17 PERCENT VISIBLE.
Sec Def sends.