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[Tidy Bowl Man]

Santiago

 

The evidence against the Kirov (Modernized) mounted and it painted a picture of a fairly ineffective design for the needs of the Chilean Navy. The Chilean Navy didn't really want a battlecruiser, it more wanted something much like the old Kiev Class aircraft carrying cruiser. What was decided upon was to dispose of the Kirovs and acquire four heavy ships of the line designed to fill the modern role of a battleship with advanced weapons, AESA radar, and missiles. The other ships were to be based around the idea that not all situations required the deployment of an entire Carrier Strike Group. 

 

Most recent situations, diplomatic visits, and so forth were resolved by the ill-suited Kirov designs. A ship armed with reasonable supply of anti-shipping missiles, cruise missiles, a marine detachment, and a flight deck would be built to take up the role of multi-purpose ship that could be used for all occasions. The designers at work are well aware that a ship that generalizes in everything, specializes in nothing, which would clearly prove to be a significant limitation to the design should it become embroiled in a large scale engagement. 

 

Yet, in the role of first response to natural disasters, dealing with armed conflicts in nations significantly weaker than Chile, and anti-piracy operations the ships would be most ideal. The three ships could operate alone or within a larger formation. They could act as a significant force multiplier when complemented by a small number of lighter classes. In essence the ships are projected to be a significant cost saver for situations that just do not require the deployment of a fleet or battlegroup.

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Southern Chilean Defense District

 

The Southern Chile Defense Forces are ordered to high alert. The three divisions that make up the bulk of the fighting power for that area are put on immediate stand by for active operations. CSG-1 and two SSGN submarines are dispatched from Santiago to take up station near the tip of South America for possible deployment against some sort of terrorist movement in Antarctica. A CAP of three squadrons of fighters is kept in the air at all times and a strike group of B-2(G) Bombers is ordered to prepare for  operations if ordered. 

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El Yunque

 

A Marine detachment is moved to secure the islands from possible pirate threats and other potential problems. 

 

 

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The Chilean Navy is ordered to abandon its aircraft carrying cruiser project as it is considered far too expensive for the role being asked of it. In its place is the new Chilean Navy Chavez Class Battleship mounting rail guns, AESA, 512 VLMS units, and a variety of advanced features. Five of the seven battleships will take on the Chavez Class Configuration leaving two to take on an updated Iowa Class Configuration for an intensive sea to shore bombardment role if needed. Further, all seven of the battleships will be some of the most heavily armored units the Chilean Navy will have at its disposal. 

 

Further, the George Island garrison is considered to be of little use to the Chilean military and the Outpost Security Unit is ordered to destroy the base and return the island to the Penguins from whence it came.

Edited by Tidy Bowl Man, 14 May 2013 - 12:19 AM.

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The five Chavez Class Battleships have been completed along with the two Super-Iowa Class Battleships. They are entered onto the fleet rolls and they are immediately tasked with conducting a live fire exercise against the now obsolete Kirov (mod) units. The new vessels perform well but numerous manufacturing glitches come to light as was expected. Once these items are taken care of the ships will be certified and dispatched to their home fleet formations.

 

The Bolivian region is finally fully incorporated into Chile with full membership into Congress. While meetings of Congress are a bit rowdy at times the Bolivians are quietly assimilating their way into Chilean culture and bringing with them their own unique qualities that are making for a more colorful cultural tapestry within Chile. Numerous compromises were made to ensure that Bolivian law and traditions were not brushed under the rug by the stronger economy and military presence of Chile. 

 

One of them is the commissioning of the Bolivian General Marcos Chavez. Marcos Chavez is to take command of the 1st Corp that will protect and serve in the former Bolivian region. The 1st Corp masses some 150,000 men and is considered one of the heavier corps within the Chilean Military. The 1st Corp is joined with the 2nd Corp in the State of Bolivia for a prolonged military exercise as the two units best explore how to defend the new borders. 

 

The older model 120 mm main guns on the Chilean Battle Tanks are removed and replaced with rail cannons. A new integrated Air Defense Net is put into commission as well. These alone will not ensure the security of Chile as a great deal of work has been done to give the Chilean Government a early warning net of sorts. The El Yunque base, the Cayo Fragoso Base, and Terra Del Fuego all play a part in this scheme under the watchful eye of Operation Watchtower.

 

Careful analysis by Operation Watchtower has shown that a future potential hotspot is Paraguay. To address this potential a plan is put into place that will activate the 1st Corp and the Northern Chile Air Force in a powerful strike to destroy the Paraguayan capabilities to project force beyond their own borders. EMP weapons are loaded onto missiles for wiping out Paraguay's communication network and regular overflights of Paraguay by Chile's satallites are ordered to gain a clear picture of vehicle movement and flight patterns. 

 

Further, all military flights within Paraguay are given a priority status and carefully monitored by Operation Watchtower. The shared border between Paraguay and Chile is left defended by the same light infantry units that were responsible for it before. The only difference is the infiltration of a Marine division under the cover of night and on backroads to a position twenty kilometers away from the border. Close enough to make a difference, but not close enough to be seen unless one knows what to look for. As the division is operating on reduced emissions it is hoped they'll show up as just another light infantry unit that has border patrol duties. 

 

Supplies for the Division are simply offloaded from a supply train along with large quantities of other supplies. The excess are to be carefully stored away for future use by the 1st Corp should the unit need them on an advance into Paraguay.