{
  "operation": "OP-02 Kandahar Gap",
  "theatre": "Kandahar Gap, southern pass",
  "difficulty": "Regular",
  "duration_min": 12,
  "time_of_day": "midday",
  "weather": "thermal haze",
  "objectives": [
    "Thread the gap below radar coverage",
    "Destroy the six-vehicle convoy",
    "Exit before MANPADS teams deploy",
    "RTB to FOB Kestrel"
  ],
  "threats": ["MANPADS x4", "ZU-23 trucks x2"],
  "medal_thresholds": {"bronze": "convoy destroyed", "silver": "under 12:30", "gold": "under 11:00, hull above 60%", "ace": "under 9:45, no hits taken"},
  "rewards": {"credits": 800, "unlock": "OP-03 Serpent Shelf"}
}