Will there be separate stages, like Rikkis Global Thunder?
Yes, for each exercise there are two phases. The first is a “pre-conflict” stage that is primarily strategic/theater in scope and will be gamed in 24-hour turns. The second is an active “conflict” stage which will focus largely on the operational/tactical levels of combat and will be gamed in 8-hour turns. However, verything at the strategic, theater and tactical levels is considered to be occuring simultaneously.