OPORD - Iron Verdict Episode 1

Situation

In recent months, the small post-Soviet republic of Chernarus has become a flashpoint in a growing geopolitical crisis. The ChDKZ (Chernarussian Movement of the Red Star), a radical pro-communist militia, has resurged in the South Zagoria region with alarming strength and sophistication. Intelligence intercepts and satellite imagery confirm that Russian Federation Spetsnaz advisors, arms shipments, and heavy equipment have been steadily funneled across the northern border into ChDKZ hands. The ChDKZ, emboldened by Russian support, has declared the formation of a "People's Chernarussian Republic", vowing to reestablish communist rule across Eastern Europe under the banner of a "New Red Union."

In response to the growing crisis, the United Nations has condemned the Russian incursion, and NATO has authorized a rapid deployment operation under Article 5 defense principles. At the core of this response is Task Force Marvel. TF Marvel has been tasked with executing Operation Iron Verdict — a full-spectrum campaign to neutralize ChDKZ leadership, disrupt Russian supply lines, and liberate key Chernarussian territory before a wider war erupts.

Area of Operation (AO):

AO: Chernarus

Time: ~0500 (Pre-Dawn)

Overall AO

Southern AO

Northern AO
Note confirmed and potential minefield in Yellow

Forces in Play:

Opfor:

ChDKZ (Chernarussian Movement of the Red Star) – Motorized, technical-heavy, irregular units with strong local knowledge and fortified positions. Russian Federation Forces – Spetsnaz detachments, trained advisors, light armor support, rotary-wing CAS, and logistical elements.

Blufor:

17th Ranger Battalion 9th Air Commando Group

Engagement Criteria:

Engage any uniformed forces.

Most Likely Course of Action:
Counterattack to recapture critical logistics hubs.

Most Deadly Course of Action:
Commitment of all local forces and call for outside reinforcements to surround and demolish the paradrop and AO.

Civilian Considerations:
Civilians are present in the AO and must be left alone. PID all targets and preserve civilian domiciles/infrastructure.

Enemy forces

Mission:

Execution:

The 17th Rangers and 9th Commandos will paradrop into respective DZs Utah and Georgia to then assault and capture the rail and port infrastructure being used to arm and train the Chernarussians. OBJ BRISKET, OBJ RIBS, and OBJ STEAKS all cover the most prominent points of resupply for local forces and will be handled jointly by each unit. Areas of responsibility shall be designated. The 17th shall predominantly provide blocking forces and cover while the 9th performs targeted incursions and capture of the infrastructure. It is expected that defense will become necessary upon taking the port as it is the only link between the Russians and Chernarussians.

Responsibilities

Powerline

Coordinate JIPs and resupply Keep track of progress and friendly locations to prevent FF incidents Powerline Romeo shall utilize LR 45 to handle requests from the 9th for JIPs and resupply

Provide strategic oversight. Maintain communication across phases Coordinate and keep track of progress Ensure communications with the 9th at a command level Alpha

Conduct paradrop into AO On foot with limited vehicle support strike hard and fast at enemy concentrations Establish blocking forces and divert fire as the 9th flanks enemies Echo

CAS ROE shall require JTAC approval/calls at all times NO FREE FIRE

Exception is SPAA/SAM. SEAD run will commence on JTAC order at mission start with any follow on SEAD targets being free fire.

Logistics for the paradrop and moving both the 17th and 9th around the AO as needed along with JIPS/resupply Provide QRF force to quickly deploy to flanks or support the 9th as needed Provide CAS/ISR 9th ACG

Handle agreed upon sector Provide own CAS/ISR Coordinate with 17th on progress and movement

Objectives:

MISSING FROM TRANSFER

CONOP:

Phase 0: PreOp 1730 CST

COs/XOs

Reevaluate plans Go over comms plan and solidify movement of units/timing on OBJ BRISKET NCO meeting to disseminate plan Finalize slotting

Phase I: Brief 1900 CST

17th and 9th COs will give joint final overview and expectations COs will brief vehicle commanders and squad leaders of final tweaks and expectations/needs Overview of JIPs:

JIPs shall spawn at the LHD for aerial reinsertion Resupply shall be conducted following OBJ RIBS unless otherwise needed

Both units and air assets should rotate through resupply/rearm/refuel prior to final OBJ STEAKS Go over nonstandard Comms

Phase II: Prep 1910 CST

Alpha preps for dismounted combat

Many situations involving hard clearing followed by defense Prepare vehicles if necessary Echo finalizes flight paths and CAS plans

All fixed wing aircraft should loiter no closer than 2 KM from AO

Echo Fixed Flight level 3000 9th Fixed Flight Level 1000 Rotary should generally not loiter closer than 1 KM from AO AND shall not remain stationary and always be moving to prevent MANPAD engagement. Low flight and use of terrain should be expected Preps QRF vehicles 9th ACG finalizes their needs

Phase III: Stepoff to DZ UTAH 1920 CST

Echo CAS shall lift to conduct SEAD and ISR

ISR must be conducted on Solnichniy to determine bypass or engagement by Alpha Echo will transport both units and first wave of vehicles from the airfield to the AO

The first vehicles should be the 9th vehicles plus any Alpha vehicles that can fit The 9th vics should be dropped in their DZ Alpha will begin preliminary movement to and through Solnichniy TBD by ISR

The terrain at the Quarry is extremely steep while the proximity to OBJ BRISKET is perilous Hard clearance and occupation is likely as both units recover from the drop and move into assault position on our OBJ Echo QRF shall standby for the call to land either in support of Solnichniy or OBJ BRISKET Prep movement to OBJ BRISKET

DZ Overview

Solnichniy

Phase IV: OBJ BRISKET

The rail line shall delineate responsibility between the 9th and 17th

The 17th shall take the East along the coast 2 checkpoints and a helibase have been spotted in satellite imagery CAS shall demolish the southern checkpoint to begin the assault Alpha will assault the helibase The Echo QRF shall jump ahead to the northern checkpoint and secure it All forces shall hold blocking positions in preparation for counterattack as the 9th clears their sector and searches for intel

Satellite oriented with North to the right of the image

Phase V: OBJ RIBS

OBJ RIBS is a presumed enemy hardpoint at the hospital and 3 entrenched positions as shown by satellite The 17th will clear and occupy the SE of the MSR HANDELS establishing a blocking force and establish LPs towards OBJ STEAKS while the 9th takes the hospital and covers the NW blocking force Preliminary Alpha assault line of departure will be from the treeline SW of the OBJ Echo QRF will remain in reserve

After the 9th makes contact the QRF may be assigned to run an encirclement through and behind the 9th sector to reach the NE portion of the sector along MSR HANDELS All units will hold until resupply is conducted in preparation for the last OBJ

Satellite oriented with North to the right of the image

Phase VI: OBJ RIBS

OBJ STEAKS is the logistics hub and presumed to be well defended

A Chernarussian base is located near the Sawmill per satellite imagery Both units will begin moving to and engaging enemies in their sectors The 17th shall clear the enemy base At the railyard and port command will coordinate final clearance and securing of the infrastructure while also establishing defenses for potential counterattack

Satellite oriented with North to the right of the image

Sawmill and base is left side of image

Phase VII: Exfil TBD

Echo will collect all units if relieved by friendly forces or debrief in field at the rail yard

Phase VIII: Prep 1910 CST

All units debrief once safe behind the wire.

To conserve time only unit commanders and the element COs for flight and ground shall give comment. Open floor and announcements shall continue as normal.

Timeline (in CST)

5:30 pm: NCO meeting
6:45 pm: Organize units, and kit up, Pathfinder step off if present
7:00 pm: Operation Brief
7:20 pm: Operation Start/Step off
10:30 pm: All OBJ cleared, prepare for AAR.

Command and Signal

Long Range Frequencies:

Reference the Commo Card for standard comms channels EXCEPTIONS for THIS op:

9th shall use SR 200 series for ground troop comms

They will also have an FO on LR 65 for mortars Both commanders shall coordinate on LR 45

Powerline Romeo will be on this net as point of contact for JIPs and resupply requests from both units 17th command shall coordinate internally on LR 45.1 17th Air to Ground will be on LR 35.7 9th Air to Ground will be on LR 35.9 Air to Air shall remain on LR 30

ALL CAS AIRCRAFT SHALL advise over LR 30 a quick parrot of the strike they are on to prevent redundancy, de-conflict simultaneous strikes in tight airspace, and coordinate with wing-men if required A note here that all CAS assets must be available and ready to switch to the joint units JTAC net if requested. These requests will be relayed from the JTAC through their controlled aircraft. Requested assets will swap JTAC nets if available and released, conduct the strike, then swap back. For example: 17th JTAC needs an A-10 to cover a CAS shortfall. 17th JTAC calls an asset they control and passes on the request to one of the A-10s. The A-10 advises their controller and requests to be released. The 9th JTAC complies and releases. The A-10 swaps to LR 35.7 and conducts the strike. The A-10 returns to LR 35.9 and advises on expended munitions.

Nonverbal Coordination:

Refer to Basic Training

Call signs for Supports:

Reference the Commo Card

Available Assets:

Ground

Humvees MZRZs

Naval

Landing craft

Airframes

MH-60M MH-60M DAPS MH-47 A-10 AV-88 C-130