Opord

Situation

Ultranationalists have conducted a large-scale counterattack across Loyalist territory, taking advantage of the lack of security in rear-line units as soldiers go on leave for a major Yulakian cultural festival. Ultranationalist guerillas have sprouted in urban centers and coordinated attacks on strategic radar, artillery, and AAA positions. Small-scale marine incursions and air assaults on headquarters and reserve groups have further added to chaos in Loyalist Command and Control. A ground offensive is making slow progress into Loyalist territory. The 17th will be rapidly redeployed to repel attacks in the region, starting with the Yulakian capital.

Area of Operation (AO):

Forces in Play:

Opfor:

• Yulakian Nationalists
  • 9th Infantry Regiment
  • 2nd Armored Battalion
  • 27th Airborne Battalion
  • 273rd Airborne Squadron
  • 11th Tactical Air Support Squadron (AH-1Z)
  • 21st Tactical Air Support Squadron (Mi-28)
  • 3rd Tactical Strike Squadron (Y-32)
  • Guerilla units
  • Sleeper units
    

Most Likely Course of Action:
Assault on all Blufor elements to either disrupt or destroy their operation capability.

Most Deadly Course of Action:
Complete decimation of Coalition forces in the region.

Civilian Considerations:
Civilians are present in the AO and have been instructed not to take up arms. Fire on any armed, un-uniformed personnel.

Blufor:

• 17th Ranger Battalion, U.S. Army
• 4th Infantry Regiment, Yulakia National Army
• 8th MP Battalion, Yulakia National Army
• Precinct 13, Yulakia Federal Police
• 2nd Marine Infantry Parachute Regiment
• 10th Aviation Squadron, Polish Air Force (Limited)
• Flottile 17F, French Naval Aviation

Greenfor:

• n/a

Engagement Criteria:

PID ALL FORCES. The responding Yulakian Loyalists and local Police will be in the AO. Civilians will be in the AO. The enemy will be in both uniform AND civilian clothes. Warning shots are to be fired before engagement if unsure of Loyalist or Ultranationalist support. Fire if DIRECTLY fired upon.

Yulakian Loyalists.

Police -> Regular Infantry -> SF -> Recon

Mission:

Execution:

The 17th will immediately deploy from Airport Skilava on foot and in vehicles to root out guerilla forces in the capitol of Mazemovo. We are to root out the Ultranationalist threat while preserving infrastructure/religious sites until the Loyalist forces can muster to take over the defense of the city. Upon completion we can expect tasking to other AOs to support the Loyalist and Coalition defenders at various bases. We will mass our forces to summarily defeat the enemy as they appear. BCO will receive tasking and confer with ACO and ECO with every new movement and tasking from STRATCOM.

Objectives:

Known Objectives

• OBJ Sacramento
  • Defense of the Yulakian Capitol

Possible Objectives

• OBJ AUSTIN
• Expected defense of Polish Air Forces at Airbase Arianna
• OBJ TALLAHASSEE
• Possible expansion of support against Guerillas South of Capitol Mazemovo in Devina to link up with and allow Loyalists or Polish forces to expeditiously enter the city
• OBJ ALBANY
• Support French forces on the front line against the main assault or cover the flanks to the North against marine invasion forces to secure the Presidential Palace and Yulakian Command
• OBJ HARRISBURG
• Root out enemy guerilla forces and prevent marine invasion of the island with the town of Marlov to the SW of Airbase Arianna
• OBJ SPRINGFIELD
• Assist US Marines to the SE with stemming the offensive
• OBJ UNKOWNS
• Other taskings may arise at random. These objectives are not guaranteed and may not happen. Something beyond the likely enemy course of action may take place and we will react as necessary

• Clear enemy threats against all Coalition and Loyalist forces
• Coordinate with attached Echo ground forces to clear through enemy hardpoints and concentrations
• Utilize their own ground transport to move around the AO
• Will convoy under Echo Convoy Commander orders

• Utilize ground assets to provide direct fire support for Alpha
• Provide ground based AA coverage to defend against enemy helos and fixed wing
• If possible provide air logistics/JIP if deemed safe, otherwise use ground assets
• 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 fire support vehicles unless otherwise stated
• Roll through contact

CONOP:

• Phase 0: PreOp 1730 CST

  • COs/XOs finalize remaining details if any
  • NCO meeting to disseminate plan
  • Slotting

• 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
  • Convoy Commander will brief on convoy order and specifics expected for the convoy to apply throughout the night

• Phase II: Prep Prep 1905 CST

  • Loadouts and roles finalized
  • Tactical Approach disseminated
  • Vehicle assignment for step off

• Phase III: OBJ SACRAMENTO 1915 CST

  • Head East and engage the enemy at will
  • PID all forces and ensure they are hostile
  • Return to Airfield when situation stabilizes and relieved by Loyalist forces

OBJ Map

• Phase IV: OBJ ???

  • Respond quickly to objectives as they become critical
  • Continue to support and either defend or retake critical Loyalist or Coalition positions
    

• Phase V: 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

• MK.V SOC = "Poseidon"
  
• Speedboat Minigun = "Neptune"
  
• RHIB = "Trident"

Available Assets:

• Armed ground transport (various)
• MATVs
• MRAPs
• SOCOM Humvees
• AUV
• Marshalls
• Bardelas

• UH-60 Blackhawk
• MH-47 Chinook