Operation Rattle Snake:

August 1968.  Despite the U.N. backed ceasefire, Empire of Paran continues to support terrorists engaged in guerrilla warfare against Kingdom of Dhimar.  In response to repeated guerrilla attacks, Dhimari aircraft violates Parani airspace and destroy terrorist camps just across the border.  Paran retaliates with intense artillery fire against Dhimari positions.  The exchange escalates into a full-scale war, and U.S. once again deploys units to defend the Kingdom.  

On #d, the USS Kitty Hawk Carrier Battle Group, including the #u equipped with the #a, deploys to take part in this Operation.