Opord

Situation

"True strength is not in the clash of swords, but in the silence that shapes the battlefield."

In the fallout of Raptor's Grasp, we struck an absolutely massive blow to the insurgent capabilities throughout the region. An entire cell decimated is a huge win. However it has been too little, too late. The effect on local morale is palpable as there are too many villages and people that have been affected before we were able to intervene. Executions, raids, and devastation has already taken its toll. CSAT has begun showing itself more overtly in the area and civilians are looking more to them than NATO. The direct support and attempts to cover their actions at an Airbase suspected to be used in support of the insurgent activities is further proof of how bold CSAT has become. In expectation of confrontation we need to know what and where any CSAT installations are for preparation for potential first strikes in any direct conflict. We need to get in and get out without anyone being the wiser to our preparations to counter CSAT influence and actions. Let's get it done.

All personnel shall refer to the detailed update in the Warno for additional lore and details.

Area of Operation (AO):

Forces in Play:

Opfor:

• NAPA insurgents, possible CSAT Russian advisors
  

 

• Most Likely Course of Action:
  Reaction in force to diversionary force.
• Most Deadly Course of Action:
  Detection and destruction of the recon force.
• Civilian Considerations:
  High presence. All individuals must be PID. Fire only when fired upon or sure of enemy presence. Treat all civilians with caution as sentiment against us is still high and they may turn especially this near to the CSAT base.
  NCOs shall bring Bananas to give civilians when found.

 

Blufor:

• Task Force Kingsman
  • 17th Ranger Battalion "Arthur"
  • 9th Air Commando Group "Whiskey"
  • 74th Special Forces Group "Lancelot"
  • USAF Special Operations Squadron
    • 55th SOS "Night Hawks"

Greenfor:

• N/A

Engagement Criteria:

HOLD ALL FIRE, WEAPONS TIGHT. DO NOT FIRE UNLESS FIRED UPON.

• Applies only to recon element. Diversionary element is weapons free under standard rules of engagement.
• Engage any armed individual in CSAT camo.
• Military aged males are to be treated as suspect. Fire on if hostile to us ONLY.
• Vehicles must be left alone unless high degree of VBIED is determined. Civilian vehicles will be in the AO and will look like enemy vehicles but all members SHALL hold fire until confirmed hostile.

Mission:

• Iceberg and 17th rules and policies apply at all times.
• Any Midweek Ops must be conducted by 4 minimum members led by an NCO.
• Note NCOs shall bring Bananas to help civilians encountered.
• All teams regardless must have an Interpreter slotted.
• Any wrecks created by vehicle/airframe loss at any time must be recovered to the Airfield as Assets are limited.
• All losses shall be reported to command staff and best efforts made to form a party to recover them.
• Sling load and towing are options as is a flatbed HEMMT at the airfield
• Take care to read up on contamination and decon procedures
• BCO or BXO approval is required for attempting to engage enemy Hideouts. If found advise of location and retreat.

Responsibilities:

• Powerline
  • Coordinate support in event of Alpha detection
• Provide strategic oversight and formulate Saturday's plan of action TBD by patrol actions.
• Maintain communication across phases and sectors.
• Perform JTAC duties if necessary
• Alpha
  • Sabotage authorized if able to do so without raising alarm
• Throughout the week conduct side missions to raise civilian morale and trust further
• Land undetected and remain so in OBJ GHOST VEIL
• Recon airfield and area surrounding noting all enemy installations and concentrations
• Echo
  • Provide rotary transport throughout the region
  • CO will advise on where if any to establish FARPs
• Air Logistics
• CAS for diversionary force
• Logistics for the FOB, supplies, POWs and resupplies
• Transport food and weapon resources where appropriate to civilians and allied forces
• Recover any wrecks of lost vehicles

Objectives:

• 24/7 Operations
  • Conduct patrols throughout the AO away from current objective area.
  • Seek out weapons caches and build civilian reputation.
• Midweek Objective
  • To best prepare the populace for this strike and garner more goodwill all elements shall work to increase reputation.
  • The only mission is to increase civilian reputation. 
• Saturday's Operation
  • Alpha insert under stealth conditions by boat and recon CSAT airbase and surrounding area. Sabotage authorized only if guaranteed success without being detected.
  • Echo provide CAS to diversionary force and helocast Alpha into AO
  • PSI Bandit and elements of battalion command with possible attached Echo ground team will conduct diversionary assaults and draw enemy forces North.

CONOP:

• Phase 0: PreOp 1730 CST

  • COs/XOs finalize remaining details if any
    • Reevaluate Weekly progress
    • Take into account any changes or intel
  • 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:
    • Initial spawn at Michelob Airbase
      • PSI and Echo Ground team with Batt. command will redeploy to FOB Modelo after briefing
    • Respawn and JIPs will spawn at FOB PORT and be reinserted to be part of the diversionary team
      • There will be NO REINSERTS to the recon force

• Phase II: Prep 1905 CST

  • Alpha preps kits with emphasis on fast and quiet
  • Echo finalizes logistics and preps to hit and run on enemy positions

• Phase III: Stepoff to OBJ FALSE ECHO and LZ WHISPER 1915 CST

  • Echo will Helocast Alpha to HELOCAST POS ALPHA
  • Echo ground team will deploy from FOB MODELO and begin operating North of OBJ GHOST VEIL in OBJ FALSE ECHO with help from BANDIT elements to draw enemy forces North
    • This is open ended and element has freedom of maneuver to engage enemies wherever found
  • Alpha will land under stealth conditions and move N/NE then towards the airfield

• Phase IV: OBJ GHOST VEIL

  • Once Alpha has infiltrated the OBJ they will move towards the Airfield
  • Any and all enemy positions are to be recorded, but avoided
    • Biggest priority are as follows in this order:
      • Jammer equipment
      • Radar emplacements
      • Airfield defenses and force composition
      • Concentrations of enemies
      • Checkpoints, emplacements, other garrisons
  • DO NOT ENGAGE ANY ENEMY FORCES
  • Sabotage may only be conducted if able to escape without detection
  • If detected, all elements are to break contact and either withdraw to the boats or fight their way North to link up with diversionary force for extraction

• Phase V: EXFIL

  • If recon successful exfil via boats and helocast pickup
  • If time permits conduct side mission
  • Exfil to Airfield when appropriate

• 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: