As I read the discussion, here are the strategies proposed for the first wave:
- Send everyone in >6,500' (≈2 km) knowing the escorting A6M3 will have an advantage.
- Send 1 group of NOE torpedo bombers in to hit the ships prior to the rest showing up on radar.
- Send some dedicated fighter groups in D3A's (Vals) in the first wave so they can reach their targets.
- Send a squadron of A6M3's in NOE to approach the fields and take down Allied aircraft as they take off.
The risk of any NOE run is that someone "pops" radar early and the ruse is over.
It would be nice to get some input from the strikers before I have to make a decision and put out orders.
It is my understanding that we will
not have radar over the targets so there is no need for anyone (including me) to GCI. Therefore, once the orders are up, tactics will be completely at the discretion of the capable squadron leaders.
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Nick