Millenium Challenge 2002- Wargame Where Iran Beat the US

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Greetings,

Not strictly the gaming side of wargaming, but I figured it might be fun to talk about on a Naval Wargaming forum.  Generally speaking, I have seen the results of the Millenium Challenge in 2002 come up often. 

This was a simulated wargame between US forces and the OpFor was Iran.  it took place in 2002.  In the mock engagement, US Carriers were sunk or sidelines by swarms of anti-ship missiles, attack boats, and other factors.  It was deemed as an ominous sign, and arguably generated the "Carrier is Obsolete" mindset and argument going forward.

It could also be argued that other nations took careful note of the results of the Millenium Challenge and are using it as the basis of their Naval doctrines and defense strategies going forward. 

Let's talk about our opinions on the results and methodology of the Millenium Challenge 2002. 

You can find some info here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millennium_Challenge_2002

https://www.newsweek.com/us-defeat-iran-war-navy-1429348

https://www.wearethemighty.com/articles/that-time-a-marine-general-led-a-fictional-iran-against-the-us-military-and-won