Opord

Situation

Anizay has always been a hot bed of activity, the only thing new is the fact that we are cycling into the region. After the fever dream of the last deployment going against a peer adversary, we will be headed to help contain insurgents in the region and keep their focus on us rather than the rest of the world, and more importantly home. Our partners in the region are the Anizay Royal Army and they need assistance in defending local FOBs maintaining a perimeter beyond our airfield. We must help them hold and recover the crew of the CASEVAC bird that has gone down in the AO. Right into the fire with this one boyos let's make a statement.

Area of Operation (AO):

Forces in Play:

Opfor:

• Unknown insurgents
  

• Most Likely Course of Action:
  Harassing of BLUFOR via IEDs, ambushes, and withering fire. Cause chaos.
• Most Deadly Course of Action:
  Concerted and coordinated assault with overwhelming forces on our allied FOBs.
• Civilian Considerations:
  Extremely high. PID all targets.

Blufor:

• 17th Ranger Battalion
• 9th Air Commando Group
• VMA-223 "Bulldogs"
• Royal Anizay Army
  

Greenfor:

• n/a

Engagement Criteria:

Mission:

Execution:

We will operate a convoy this week to delivery key supplies intact to our allied outpost at FOB HAVOC, reinforce FOB STALWART if necessary, and use ISR/patrol near FOB HAVOC to find the downed helo at the TBD OBJ FEATHERDOWN. Echo shall provide ground support and transport while Alpha will catch a ride and conduct the defense/patrol personnel. A defense force will be left at FOB HAVOC should FOB STALWART come under assault.

Responsiblities:

• Powerline
  • Provide strategic oversight.
  • Maintain communication across phases
  • Determine when to search for the helo or where to deploy reinforcements
  • Drive the needed supply trucks in the convoy

• Alpha
  • Heavy weapons defense of FOB HAVOC
  • Direct action assault on enemy positions should FOBs be overrun
  • Patrol for friendly bird and recover the crew
• Echo
  • Direct support via CAS, APCs, and mortars
  • Logistics for the moving Alpha around to the two FOBs where needed
  • Provide ISR
    • Predominantly seeking the downed bird
    • Advising on approaching enemies
  • CAS ROE
    • All Asset initiated fire missions shall be passed through JTAC to Alpha/Echo CO for approval unless engaging on free fire runs
      • Advise JTAC when going in on free fire targets
    • Free Fire on MBTs within 1 km of Batt. unless a tank is within range to assist
    • Free Fire on BMPs, BTRs within 500 m of Batt. with precise munitions unless a tank is within range to assist
    • Free Fire on enemy vehicles that fire on the FOBs

CONOP:

• Phase 0: PreOp 1730 CST

  • COs/XOs
    • Reevaluate plans
  • NCO meeting to disseminate plan
  • Finalize 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
  • Overview of JIPs:
    • MH-6M Apollo will deliver JIPs to friendly FOBs when Battalion is immobile

• Phase II: Prep 1905 CST

  • Alpha preps for sustained defense and patrol operations
    • Resupplies should be pre staged and loaded into vehicles
  • Echo finalizes route in coordination with Alpha
  • Echo preps convoy
    • Order of march
      • Plow Stryker
      • 50 CROWS Stryker
      • LAV-25
      • MK-19 CROWS Stryker
      • HEMTT
      • Medical Truck
      • Support AUV

• Phase III: Stepoff to FOB HAVOC 1915 CST

  • Echo will push the convoy towards the FOB
    • Also conduct ISR to gain SITREP on the defending ARA forces and determine if we need to speed up
  • Alpha will push to link up with defending forces and patrol the surrounding perimeter to link up with ARA forces

• Phase IV: OBJ FEATHERDOWN

  • Once FOB HAVOC is in our hands we will begin seeking out the downed helo while the situation at FOB STALWART is stable
  • ISR will cycle between the FOBs seeking the downed helo and advising on the situation of the ARA defense
  • Alpha will patrol nearby with vehicle support to be ready to move at a moments notice

• Phase V: FOB STALWART

  • Echo will send ISR to recon the FOB prior to our move to assist when that call comes
  • Alpha will again sweep the perimeter and make contact with friendly forces

• Phase VI: EXFIL

  • Alpha will load up in Echo when intel reports the assault has died down. The convoy will return to FOB JACKAL'S NEST.
  • Route at convoy commander discretion

• Phase VII: 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