[Turkey]: Operation Occlude

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Operation Occlude-1999 Operation Participants: Air Force Force of the Republic of Turkey Navy of the Republic of Turkey Army of the Republic of Turkey Top Secret/Secure Information

Operation Background

After a 387-213 vote in the GNA, it has been decided that a ”Quarantine“ of the State of Israel is the best option for Turkey in Order to achieve the goal of Palestinian Rights, the Abandonment of Settlement, and the long term elimination of the State of Israel. While sudden, this act was deemed necessary by the newly ruling ultranationalist MHP party that achieved as small majority over the ANAP party within the GNA. Prime Mininister Yilmaz has taken effective control of the government when he sided with the MHP after a deal to prevent the collapse of the National Assemby and lead to a possible coup after less than decade. The MHP Representative, Devlet Bahçeli stated that “Israel is amassing its army of evil and that Turkey must act Now”. These events are sudden and unexpected for most Turks but after the massive rise in crime, collapse of the Turkish Economy due to massive defense spending and little national income, along with the temporary closure of the Suez to Turkish Vessels it was expected that there would be a massive political shift throughout Turkey. Now, with the most recent vote the Grand National Assembly has authorized the National Security Council to Deploy 3/4 of the Entire Turkish naval Fleet in Order to Completely surround the Israeli Coastline and prevent Aircraft from flying in a new ”Restriction Zone” around the Israeli waters. The quarantine will extend to all State Shipping, Military Vessels, and weapons deliveries in order to cripple the western based Israeli Armed Forces. All Shipments of Non-essential supplies will be blocked and vessels that decide to disregard this order will be sunk. The Israeli Economy will crumble from the blockade and the Middle East will consume the fraudulent state, with the likely support of the Egyptian and Saudi Governments. It is expected that the two nations will join Turkey and assist in the blockade of Israeli waters as well. Preliminary intelligence Suggests a very weak Israeli Navy and AIr force that will certainly not be able to make any action against the massive Turkish NAvy Blockade that will surround the Nation. It is expected by Military strategists that the American, British, and Polish Navies may respond to a potential “act of Agression”. This has already been planned and over 3 billion in spending was passed by the MHP earlier in the month to acquire new Coastal Defense Weaponry capable of Eliminating any potential opposition. These weapons will be demonstrated within the next 2 days of the start of the blockade in order to “scare” the rival navies away from the Mediterranean, especially since American and British Carriers will be much more exposed in the Waters near Israel. An immediate Arab Emergency Meeting has been called in Istanbul as well in order to discuss the participation of fellow Arab Nations. The National Air Defense system is now fully operational, along with over 38 long range radar systems positioned across the southern coast and the Syrian Border. The Turkish Air Force is now fully equipped and ready for combat. The Turkish Navy recently completed and received over 20 Frigates and 30 Patrol vessels that will be deployed in newly structured fleets. The 2 Clemenceau Class Aircraft Carriers, TCG Ankara, and TCG Anadolu will be held back with an escort of 2 corvettes and a Frigate that will be detailed below.

Deployed Forces

As of 10/06/1999 Navy Deployment Air Force Deployment Joint/Army Deployment - [1st Carrier Fleet] TCG Ankara- Clemenceau-class Aircraft Carrier 1st Naval Air Squadron- 15x BAE Sea Harrier GR9A 6th TAF ”Phantom” Squadron- 15x F-4 Phantom II w/ Carrier Hook (carrier Configuration) - 2x Westland Sea King HC4 - 1x HH-60G Pave Hawk TCG İzmir- Yi Sunsin-Class Destroyer - 1x Westland Sea King HC4 TCG Adian- Yi Sunsin-Class Destroyer TCG Mulga- Yi Sunsin-Class Destroyer TCG Adana- G-class Frigate TCG Mardin- G-class Frigate TCG Kayseri-G-Class Frigate TCG Edirne- MEKO 200 Class Frigate TCG Amsaya- MEKO 200 Class Frigate TCG Rayen- Akar Class Oiler 15th Interceptor Fighter Wing Squadron Quantity Air Base 7th Squadron 25 Pilots 25 F-16A/B Incirlik AFB 8th Squadron 25 Pilots 25 F-16A/B Incirlik AFB Not Initiated - [Mediterranean Strike Group 4] TCG Istanbul- Dokdo Class Assault Ship 2nd Naval Air Unit- 5x BAE Sea Harrier GR9A - 1x Westland Sea King HC4 TCG Bodrum- Yi Sunsin-Class Destroyer - 1x HH-60G Pave Hawk TCG GÖKSU- G-Class Frigate TCG GELİBOLU- G Class Frigate TCG Samsun- G Class Frigate TCG MK06- MEKO 200 Frigate 17th Mediterranean Defense Fighter Wing Squadron Quantity Air Base 11th ”Overnoon” Squadron 25 Pilots 10 F-16 C/D Block 50/52 15 F-16A/B Incirlik AFB 12th Squadron 35 Pilots 40 F-16A/B Incirlik AFB Not Initiated - [2nd Mediterranean Carrier Fleet] TCG Anadolu- Clemenceau Class Aircraft Carrier 6th TAF “Phantom”Squadron B- 10x F-4 Phantom II w/ Carrier Hook(Carrier Configuration) - 3x Westland Sea King HC4 TCG Ananya- Yi Sunsin-Class Destroyer - 1x Westland Sea King HC4 TCG Malatya- Yi Sunsin-Class Destroyer - 1x Westland Sea King HC4 TCG Erzurum- Yi Sunsin-Class Destroyer TCG MK03- MEKO 200 Frigate TCG MK04- MEKO 200 Frigate TCG MK05- MEKO 200 Frigate TCG Sivas- Akar Class Replenishment Oiler 20th AWACS Wing Squadron Quantity Air Base 16th Aerial Reconnaissance Squadron 4 Pilots 2 Embraer 145 AEW&C Diyarbakir AFB Not Initiated -[Vessels Assigned to Patrol Turkish Quarantine Zone] TCG Marmaris- MEKO 200 Frigate TCG K001 Through 009- 9x Kılıç-class Fast Attack Craft TCG BK001 Through 005- 5x D'Estienne d'Orves-class, Burak Variant Aviso Corvette TCG LFS006 Through 012- 6x La Fayette-class Stealth Frigate TCG YC 001 Through 010- 10x Yildiz-class Fast Attack Craft Lockheed AP-3C Orion- 4x (Incirlik AFB) N/A Not Initiated

Logistics

Naval Weaponry Details Clemenceau Class Aircraft Carrier 2x Fully Fueled; Aviation reserves fully fueled; Non-perishable food/water for 2 months 4x 100 mm turrets, 2x SACP Crotale EDIR system Dokdo Class Assault Ship 1x Fully Fueled; Aviation reserves fully fueled; Non-perishable food/water for 2 months 2x Goalkeeper CIWS, 1x RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile Yi Sunsin-Class Destroyer 7x Fully Fueled; Non-perishable food/water for 2 months; 32 Hyunmoo 3A cruise missiles loaded 1x 5 inch (127 mm)/L62 caliber Mk 45 Mod 4 naval gun, 1x 30 mm Goalkeeper CIWS, 1X RAM Block 1 CIWS, 8x RGM-84 Harpoon Anti-ship missiles, 32-cell Mk 41 VLS for SM-2 Block IIIA, 32-cell K-VLS for: Hyunmoo 3A cruise missiles G-Class Frigate 6x Fully Fueled; Non-perishable food/water for 2 months 1 × Mk 15 Phalanx CIWS, 1 × Oto Melara 76mm DP gun, 8 × Harpoon SSM, 40 × SM-1 MR SAM, 32 × ESSM launched from Mk-41 VLS , 2x triple Mark 32 Anti-submarine warfare torpedo tubes with Mark 50 anti-submarine Torpedos MEKO 200 Frigate 6x Fully Fueled; Non-perishable food/water for 2 months 1 × 5 in/54 (127 mm) Mk-45 Mod 2 naval artillery gun, 3 × Phalanx Mk-41 Mod 5/Mod 8 VLS for Sea Sparrow SAM, 2 x 8 × Harpoon Missiles, 2 × triple 324 mm Mk-32 Mod 5 Torpedo tubes Kılıç-class Fast Attack Craft 9x Fully Fueled; Non-perishable food/water for regular patrols and with provisions to be Regularly be Replenished 8 × Harpoon SSM, 1 × Oto Melara 76 mm (3 in) gun, 1 × dual 40 mm (1.6 in) AA gun, 2 × 7.62 mm caliber machine guns D'Estienne d'Orves-class, Burak Variant Aviso Corvette 5x Fully Fueled; Non-perishable food/water for 2 months 2x Exocet MM38 SSMs, 1 × 100 mm CADAM gun turret, 2 × 20 mm modèle F2 guns 4 × 12.7 mm machine guns, 4 × L3 or L5 type torpedoes in four fixed catapults, 1 × sextuple Bofors 375 mm rocket launcher La Fayette-class Frigate 6x Fully Fueled; Non-perishable food/water for 2 months 8 × Exocet MM40 block II anti-ship missiles, 1 × 100 mm TR automatic gun, 2 × 20 mm modèle F2 guns, 1 × Crotale CN2 CIWS, 2 x 6 Sadral launchers with Mistral Mk 3 SAM/SSM Yildiz-class Fast Attack Craft 10x Fully Fueled; Non-perishable food/water for regular patrols and with provisions to be Regularly be Replenished 2 × Harpoon SSM, 1 × OTO Melara 76 mm (3 in) gun, 1 × dual 35 mm (1.4 in) AA gun Akar Class Replenishment Oiler 2x Fully loaded with 16,000 Tons Of vessel oil and provisions for a 3 month Operation 2x Bofors 40 mm L/70 guns, 1x Mk 15 Phalanx CIWS Aerial Details F-16 A/B 95x 6x AIM-9 Sidewinders, 2x AIM-120 AMRAAM Missile, 1x 20mm M61A1 Vulcan cannon, 1x External Fuel Tank F-16 C/D Block 50/52 10x 6x AIM-9 Sidewinders, 2x AGM-84 Harpoon missiles, 1x 20mm M61A1 Vulcan cannon, 1x External Fuel Tank F-4 Phantom II Carrier Configuration 25x 4x AIM-9 Sidewinders, 4x AIM Sparrow, M61A1 Vulcan Cannon BAE Sea Harrier GR9A 20x 2x AIM-7 Sparrow, 2x AIM-120 AMRAAM Missile, 2x BAe Sea Eagle Anti Ship Missile, 2× 25 mm ADEN cannon Lockheed AP-3C Orion 4x 6x Mark 46 Torpedos Total Personnel: 11,149 Sailors 176 Pilots 800 Air Force Ground Crew 200 Command 600 Marines(Stationed on various vessels) Operation Area: KM Bases: Aksaz Naval Base, Gölcük Naval Base, Diyarbakir Air Force Base, Incirlik Air Force Base, National Security Agency HQ Ankara

 

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Operation Occlude
Top Secret-1999
Republic of Turkey Ministry of Defense

Casualties: 0
Equipment Losses: 0

Order of Operations

Preparation & Loading of Naval Vessels & Aircraft - Complete
Deployment of Naval Vessels from Home Ports - Active
Deployment of Patrol Aircraft and Combat Aircraft Over Safety Zone - Active
Successful Deployment of Naval Craft in Safety Zone - Inactive
Regular Patrols of the Safety Zone by Naval Vessels - Inactive
Replenishment of Naval Craft by Akar Class Replenishment Vessels - Inactive
Planning/TBD based on actions of the Israeli Military and Other Nations - Inactive

Within Hours of Operation occulude being announced the National Intelligence Agency Alert level increased to alert Level AS2 and the Ballistic Missile Operation System would be immediately alerted so that all ground based Missiles would be ready for launch within 15 minutes of any order.

Thousands of Turkish Sailors at the two largest Turkish Naval Bases, Aksaz Naval Base and Gölcük Naval Base would begin preparations for the deployment of 54 Surface Vessels, more than any previous operation or exercise in Turkey’s or recent history, in fact no such naval deployment had been conducted since the times of the Ottoman Empire, 81 years ago. Both Aircraft Carriers, TCG Ankara and TCG Anadolu were Priority in the the early deployment stage, harrier jump Jets would begin their departure from Ankara IATA fully fueled but not yet armed and would begin their flights to both Carriers in Aksaz Naval Base where they would land and then be armed with all necessary weaponry. Meanwhile the 5th “Phantom“ Squadron of Bandirma AFB would also be fulled and configured for the carriers. The pilots were not trained as Naval pilots unfortunately but it was simulated within flight school during their training so it would not be completely new to them. The F-4 Phantoms would then take off in a practice double V formation and set en route for the carriers, also the aircraft would not be loaded with weaponry but ready so that all hard points could be equipped on the carrier.

The designated command vessel for the entire operation would be TCG Ankara, under command of the esteemed Admiral Salim Dervişoğlu who would oversee the entire operation with input from National Security Command in Ankara. The primary fighting force of the Mission would be the 7 Yi Sunsin-Class Destroyers currently being loaded with necessary provisions for the journey and its primary weapons, the South Korean built vessels would carry in total, 224 Hyunmoo-3A Cruise missiles which were capable of countering any rival vessel including the American Missile Cruisers. Sone vessels would also carry helicopters in order to transport personnel from vessel to vessel and scout surrounding areas to make sure that no vessel could possibly get through the blockade. Other vessels would be loaded and fulled to depart Within the next 2 days as discreetly as possible so that the Israelis would have no notice until the actual vessels are right outside their territorial waters. All vessel commanders would be notified that while vessels are fully loaded and ready for Combat that this should be ly a last resort/response to any action made by Israel. The standard doctrine to block vessels is to initially radio the vessel, then begin to switch course or alert a nearby Turkish naval vessel to switch course and then finally to block the vessel by getting to a point where the opposing vessel cannot continue forward due to the Turkish vessel being in the way. If ramming is necessary it will be done, though preferably warning shots should be made beforehand. If all else fails and the opposing vessel tries to ram, fire at, or evade the blockade then shots will be fired, starting with small arms and ending with an anti ship missiles via Sea Harrier or nearby ship if the vessel continues non compliance.

Air Force Aircraft should be readied at their respective air bases for patrols within the next 48(IC) hours, only around 12 combat aircraft should make patrols at a time, while AWACS aircraft should rotate at a point where at least one aircraft is always within the restriction zone, monitoring the Area. Orion Patrol Aircraft are to have regular patrols where At least 2/4 aircraft are monitoring the restriction zone, with special attention to the East Portion, near Israeli Airspace and Waters. Aircraft are currently being Fueled and readied for regular patrols. Egypt is to be notified that Turkish vessels do not pose a threat to Egyptian Shipping and the Saudi Navy will be notified of the events and asked to participate if they so wish. An official declaration will occur shortly after the successful emplacement of the Turkish-Israeli Restriction Zone.

The following craft will not be able to entire the Zone:

1. Israeli Flagged Civilian Vessels carrying non-essential supplies(Essential includes food, Medicine, water, other supplies necessary for a human being to live). Essential Vessels will be checked and allowed through while non essential will be turned around.
2. Israeli Flagged Military Vessels of Any Kind
3. Vessels carrying weapons of any kind to Israel
4. Israeli Commercial Aircraft(Escort then turn away, warning shots, fire using light ballistics weapon, fire Air to Air Missiles or SAM on aircraft.)
5. Israeli Military Aircraft(Escort then turn away, warning shots, fire using light ballistics weapon, fire Air to Air Missiles or SAM on aircraft.)
6. Other Civilian Flagged Vessels going to the State of Israel.
7. Non-Israeli Military Vessels attempting to challenge Turkish Safety Zone.
8. Civilian Aircraft entering Israeli Airspace(Do not fire upon unless threat)
9. Non-Israeli Flagged Military Aircraft attempting to challenge Turkish Safety Zone(Do not fire upon unless threat)
10. Any other mode of transportation deemed to be prohibited from entering the safety zone by the National Security Council.

Restriction Zone

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Zak VBCFan Thomas R. Jones

 

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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Armed Forces Deployment ​

Joint Operation Occlude
Military Blockade
TOP SECRET, Shared with the Republic of Turkey, Islamic Republic of Egypt
July, 1999
Status:
Ongoing
Operational Background

After the Shared Report from the Republic of Turkey it has been decreed by the King that Saudi Arabia must assist the Turkish in a Joint Arab Operation against the deceitful state of Israel. The Royal Order has been passed down to the council of Ministers and the Armed forces to be enacted. Saudi Arabia currently has only 5 vessels at it’s disposal, therefore only 3 will be sent but these three vessels are far more powerful than smaller vessels that could be deployed by the opposition forces.


Operational Objectives

The Containment of Israel and the stoppage of Israeli Trade and outside support, enforcement of Turkish Policies.

Belligerents

Allied:
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Republic of Turkey

NEUTRAL:
Islamic Republic of Egypt(as of July 1999)

Enemy/opposition:
State of Israel

Deployed Forces

Western Fleet:

(3) Udaloy II-class Destroyers

1. 001 HMS Al Jabail [300 Compliment]​
2. 002 HMS Al Riyadh [300 Compliment]​
3. 003 HMS Hail [300 Compliment]​

Deployment Area

Port of Jeddah: KL
Eastern Mediterranean Sea: KM

Losses
None

 

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Operation Occlude
Top Secret-1999
Republic of Turkey Ministry of Defense

MEKO 200 Frigates leaving port en route to 35.640625 | 30.177863​

After a month of extensive and secretive preparation for Operation Occlude all vessels, aircraft, and weapons systems had been loaded, armed, and prepared for immediate departure from home ports. Command would signal all systems go and the mass movement of large surface craft starting with the departure of Carrier Strike Group one from Gölcük Naval Base would commence with TCG Ankara readied to take immediate command of the strike group and forward operations. Admiral Özden Örnek would command TCG Ankara as the vessel departed from Gölcük without much fanfare under the escort of two KAAN-29 Class Coast guard vessels that had been diverted from regular duties to ensure the vessel left port secure. The three Yi Sunsin-Class Destroyers would then depart with assistance from naval command tugs and guided out of port to link up with the Carrier just outside port. This would follow with the various escort vessels which would leave port in an orderly fashion one at a time. All aircraft on the Destroyers and TCG Ankara would be secure and below deck except for 6 F-4 Phantom II lined up next to each other And in view of any civilians on shore who may or may not post their findings on the internet or local news sources.
The Same process would go on at all other naval bases with all vessels fully fueled and readied as stated. All vessels except Carrier Strike Group 2 would meet at location 35.640625 | 30.177863 in an organized mannear following a standard American naval fleet formation consisting of Frigates and Attack Craft maintaining their distance around the convoy while the Clemenceau, Dokdo AS, and Akar class vessel would maintain a safe distance from other craft. Patrol vessels would deploy and stay close to the Akar Class Replenishment vessels and other large vessels after leaving their respective bases on mainland Tureky. Carrier Strike Group Two would proceed south-south east at 30 knots 4 hours before the main fleet containing carrier strike group one, Mediterranean Strike Group 4, and Patrol Craft command. The 2nd carrier group would arrive at coordinates 32.436912 | 33.96789 and begin making way to the group patrol/response zone. This would be followed up by the main fleet 4 hours later that would meet at the same location as the 2nd carrier group before beginning to split up Into designated command groups, the vessels would have an 1-2 hour voyage to their patrol zones. This movement would be concealed as much as possible and radar would monitor for civilian vessels nearby to avoid immediate confrontation before all preparations are complete where the vessels could then be impounded or turned around. Summary of Naval Deployment thus far: All Command groups fully armed and loaded have arrived at coordinates 32.436912 | 33.96789 and are beginning their journey to designated patrol zones. Low tonnage patrol craft have also broken from the group and are approaching the coastal patrol zone outside Israeli waters at 32 knots and are commanded by MEKO 200 Frigate TCG Marmaris.

Aircraft have also been armed, fueled, and transported to designated airbases for assignment and patrol. Air command has given the OK for the 16th Air command squadron to take off in order to patrol KM/Coastal patrol zone A. The 2 Embraer 145 AEW&C would take off from Diyarbakir AFB after preflight checks on all systems, they would take off on separate runways simultaneously and begin their flight to the patrol zone Promptly and follow a flight path within Turkish and International Airspace. Midway through the flight, the Erieye radar systems mounted above the fuselage of the aircraft would be activated and turned to sea surveillance mode In order to detect if any civilian or military Israeli vessels were nearby the immediate vicinity of the deployment region. The four Lockheed AP-3C Orion would also be readied within Diyarbakir AFB for immediate deployment after preliminary surveillance.
Saudi Arabia and Egypt would be Notified of this movement and all details.
Movement: KM > KM
Zak VBCFan Thomas R. Jones

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Orange Path indicates Carrier Fleet 2 Blue Path Indicates the naval convoy containing Carrier fleet 1, Mediterranean Strike group 4, and Patrol Command.

Green Oval Indicates the planned positioning of CG1 Red Oval Indicates the planned positioning of CG2 Green Oval Indicates the planned positioning of MSG4 Blue Oval Indicates the planned patrol zone for Patrol Command.​

 

[Zak]

Complement

64 officers and crewmen

Elta EL/M-2218S air search radar
Elta EL/M-2221 fire-control radar
EDO Type 796 sonar
Rafael towed sonar array

Argon ST AN/SLQ-25 Nixie decoy
Elbit chaff rocket launchers
Rafael RF corner reflector
Elisra NS-9003A/9005 RWR

1 20mm Phalanx CIWS
8 RGM-84 Harpoon anti-ship missiles
64 Barak 1 surface-to-air missiles
2 Mark 32 SVTTs (6 tubes)

With the threats displayed in the media by Saudi Arabian and Turkish forces, the Israeli Navy has deployed three Sa'ar 5-class corvettes out of Ashdod Naval Base which included the INS Eilat, INS Lahav and the INS Hanit which had been fully loaded and fueled up for deployment into Israeli territorial waters. Personnel on board the ships would be hard at work, radars had been turned on to search for any seabourne and aerial threats which could be further passed up the chain of command onto allied forces. The three ships would mobilise in square KM between 31°46'25.1"N 34°34'42.6"E and 32°08'18.0"N 34°42'17.4"E. The weapons, personnel and locations of the ships would remain classified and only those involved in the operation would know about details.

In private, the Israeli Air Force would also put personnel on maximum readiness with General Dynamics F-16D "Barak" Fighting Falcons and McDonnell Douglas F-15D "Baz" Eagles fully fueled up ready to deploy at a moments notice. Weaponry would also be housed near the aircraft in a safe manner to attach to the aircraft depending on the mission when they needed to be deployed. Personnel would remain in quarters near their assigned aircraft to ensure maximum speed is given to deploy to their assigned missions.

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[Joe]

With the King of Italy secretly incapacitated due to an extensive treatment of chemotherapy, the mantle of government fell to his heir, the young Prince, Antonio di Savoy. With the saber-rattling conducted in a region where Italy had numerous interests, an emergency cabinet meeting was not only warranted, but necessary. There were guesses as to the stance of the Prince, but only his closest confidante and friend in the government, the Minister of Education Madam Dr. Susana Trentini, knew.

After all, she was his tutor growing up and the one who taught him the famous words:

First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist.

Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out— because I was not a trade unionist.

Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew.

Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

The meeting was done in secret, but the outcome of it was quite clear by the end to the entire Cabinet as to what the stance of Italy was. When push came to shove, Israel was not to stand alone.

 

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TOP SECRET
Operation is to be restructured, all participating vessels are to return to their home ports and await their assignments. Aircraft are to remain at assigned Air Bases and the National readiness level is to be lowered until the liberation of Palestine can begin. Operation Concluded, allies notified.
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