Opord

Situation

Ultranationalists have launched a major anti-shipping attack against the coalition carrier group. The attack was carried out using old AGM-84 and KH-22 Air-launched missiles combined with land-based DF-21A missiles. The 17th has been tasked with rapidly deploying to suspected launch sites and destroying as many DF-21A platforms as possible. After this has been completed, destruction of the port near Komatin has been given the highest priority.

Area of Operation (AO):

Forces in Play:

Opfor:

• Yulakian Nationalists
  • 1st Battalion
  • 3rd Battalion
  • Kilo Company (Mechanized)
  • 92nd Fire Support Company
  • Charlie Company
• 5th Combined Arms Regiment
• 13th Airborne Battalion (Mi-17)
• 20th Artillery Regiment (BM-21)
• 27th Regimental Support Battalion
• 2nd Naval Defense Missile Group (DF-21A)
• 18th Tactical Air Support Squadron (Mi-24V)
• 23rd Tactical Air Support Squadron (Mi-24G)
• 3rd Tactical Strike Squadron (Y-32)

Most Likely Course of Action:
Chain launch of missiles on Coalition Carrier formation and QRF responses to port.

Most Deadly Course of Action:
Simultaneous launch of missiles on Coalition Carrier formation and mass counterattack at port.

Civilian Considerations:
Civilians have been evacuated from the AO but may be present in Rabina. Care should be taken to preserve civilian infrastructure such as power plants, refineries, economic targets. Civilian infrastructure occupied by OPFOR may be engaged. Russian advisors/nationals are to be treated as civilians if present at the port.

Blufor:

• 17th Ranger Battalion, U.S. Army
• 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, U.S. Marines
• 9th Detached Armor Company, Yulakia National Army
• 15th MP Battalion, Yulakia National Army
• 10th Aviation Squadron, Polish Air Force
  

Greenfor:

• n/a

Engagement Criteria:

Engage only where necessary and at objectives. No Russian forces are to be fired on

Mission:

Execution:

The 17th will be responding to the anti-ship missile threat poised against the Coalition Fleet and the the source of those systems. We are acting as a QRF to destroy the platforms before they can cause any more damage. This will require a near simultaneous strike on all launchers to prevent warning being sent in response to our attack and the launchers firing their missiles. The consequences of any missiles fired will be felt and we can fail if too many hit the fleet. Alpha and Echo will conduct a fast, hard hitting attack on these launchers and then take the port Yulakian Ultranationalists are receiving these systems. If possible we are also to eliminate remaining enemy garrisons in the immediate area.

Objectives:

• OBJ COMET
• Destroy launchers near Lake Larimara and on nearby island.
• OBJ METEOR
• Destroy launchers on 2 isolated islands
• OBJ NOVA
• Destroy launchers SE of Komatin
• OBJ ECLIPSE
• Seize port E of Komatin documenting any and all enemy supplies, then destroying all but Western style assets
• NO FIRING ON ANY RUSSIAN PERSONNEL
• OBJ ASTEROID
• Infantry assaults if feasible.
• Airstrikes if heavily defended or no time
• Eliminate enemy remnants of the A-1/5 and B-1/5 either by assault or airstrike

• Air Assault into COMET and NOVA
• Coordinate strikes for Echo to destroy METEOR and mop up if necessary
• Pathfinder tasking if present
• Deploy via submersible
• Locate and recon for either assault or strikes on ASTEROID
• Pathfinder tasking if present
• Ground assault and hold ECLIPSE until equipment is documented and then destroyed

• Utilize AIR and GROUND assets to support Alpha
• Destroy METEOR
• Via air provide logistics, ISR, CAS, and CAP
  • All fire standard missions shall be passed through JTAC to Alpha CO for approval while pilots must advise on free fire runs they undertake per these ROE for situational awareness
  • Free fire on MBTs within 600 m of Alpha
  • Free Fire on BMPs, BTRs within 400 m of Alpha with precise munitions
• Air assault services
• Free Fire ROE
• Via ground transport (or air) and support Alpha for ECLIPSE
• Conduct ISR and be ready to destroy ASTEROID

CONOP:

• Phase 0: PreOp 1730 CST

  • COs/XOs finalize remaining details if any
  • NCO meeting to disseminate plan
  • Slotting
  • 1845 CST Pathfinder deploy into AO

• Phase I: Brief 1900 CST

  • BCO will give final overview and expectations
  • COs will brief vehicle commanders and squad leaders of final tweaks and expectations/needs

• Phase II: Prep 1905 CST

  • Birds armed with needed munitions
    • JTAC and pilots establish combat points, flight paths, etc unless specified by CO
  • Route plan established and briefed to drivers
  • Loadouts and roles finalized
  • Vehicle assignment for step off

• Phase III: OBJ COMET, METEOR, and NOVA 1920 CST

• NOTE CONDITION: We are to deploy into the AO and get into positions to attack as simultaneously as possible.
  • The Go-Code will be STARFALL, STARFALL, STARFALL issued by BCO once ACO and ECO report all elements ready
  • Once inserted into the AO, all elements from both companies will move to assault positions, hold but DO NOT ENGAGE, and check in ready to respective CO
  • Distance between forces will require Alpha SLs to utilize LR for contact with ACO

• • Comet
    • One Savage element to engage the Lake Larimara launcher
    • One Savage element to engage the three launchers on the island
    • Savage element at the lake will move to reinforce Savage element on the island once their launcher is destroyed
    • Once complete move to support NOVA element, RTB, or move to Phase 4 per BCO call in field

• • Meteor
    • Echo will seek and destroy the launchers isolated on these islands
      • Once complete move to support Alpha elements as called
    • Mop up may be necessary if ISR shows infantry kills but unable to destroy the launchers

• • Nova
    • One Savage element to assault these launchers
    • Once complete move to support COMET element, RTB, or move to Phase 4 per BCO call in field

• Phase IV: OBJ ASTEROID

• NOTE: Dependent on time may be skipped entirely, only Echo will handle, or battalion will coordinate to assault per BCO call in field.

• • Echo will conduct ISR on the remnants of enemy formations and destroy equipment where possible in the remaining garrisons while Alpha is RTB after Phase 3
  • Enemy force size to be reported for determination if assault prior to Phase 5 is warranted
    • Time permitting

• Phase V: OBJ ECLIPSE

• NOTE: This OBJ will be planned as a ground assault due to proximity of the port to Blagoy where we are deploying from and the possible need for direct fire on entrenched positions/create a blocking force to any QRF. ISR will determine enemy strength and inform on our strategy or if air assault will be used instead. Prior to movement All elements will rearm, reconstitute if necessary, and prepare to move out. 5-10 minutes step off from the return of the last Savage element to base from Phase 3 (4 if infantry mop up needed and time permitting)

• • Utilizing refit Echo assets Alpha will be transported and supported to seize the port
  • Convoy SOP
  • Convoy commander will be designated and brief all drivers on route and 50/50/50
  • 50 kph/50 m spacing/50 LR frequency applies as always
  • Echo will crew all vehicles unless otherwise stated
  • Roll through contact
  • Document all supplies and assets
  • Destroy NON-Western assets
  • DO NOT ATTACK ANY RUSSIAN FORCES
  • RTB on destruction of assets and confirmation of no counterattack

• Phase VI: RP/AAR

  • All units prepare for debrief.

Imagery:

Timeline (in CST)

Command and Signal

Long Range Frequencies:

• Command 45
• RTO 45, 35
• Alpha Lead 40
• Flight Lead 45, 30
• Pilots 30, 35
• Echo Lead 45,80
• RRC 69
• Convoy 50

Nonverbal Coordination:

• Green: This is used to mark friendly positions on the field.
• Blue: Marking suitable locations for Landing Zones.
• Red: This is used for marking enemy positions for all units to reference.
• Yellow: This is used to inform friendly forces that Immediate medical support is needed.
• Purple: This color represents a friendly position with enemy units danger close, Anyone outside of 100 meters away from the smoke should be assumed hostile.
• Orange: This tells anyone in the air that a friendly unit is in desperate need of resupply.

Call signs for Supports:

Ground

• M1165A1 Humvee = "Dagger"
  
• M1117 ASV = "Tanto"
  
• M1132 Stryker = "Katana"
  
• Badger IFV = "Rapier"
  
• M2A3 Bradley = "Sabre"
  
• M1A2 Abrams = "Claymore"
  
• Rooikat 120 = "Gladius"
  
• M142 HIMARS = "Halberd"
  
• M109 Paladin = "Glaive"
  
• Mk6 Mortar Team = "Hammer"
  
• 105mm Howitzer = “Mailman”

Naval

Available Assets:

• Armed ground transport (various)
• MATVs

• F/A-181 Hornet
• AC-130 Spooky
• UH-60 Blackhawk
• MH-47 Chinook