Opord

Situation

Cut CSAT’s sea bridge. Breach western trench belts. Destroy OBJ POKER (Route Jason / Route Chucky). Alpha Co leads assault. 74th SFG provides screen/QRF. Echo Co provides mechanized / Stryker (SHORAD) support. Maximum force authorized.

Area of Operation (AO):

Virolahti AO

Forces in Play:

Opfor:

• Vympel 322 (CSAT-backed): light/moderate infantry, technicals, MG/ZU emplacements, trench defenders.
• High IED threat on approach routes and within trench belts.
• Residual CSAT EW (GPS/radar jamming), intermittent rotary-wing support, and maritime escorts.
• Key dispositions: OBJ POKER (Route Jason / Route Chucky), western trench belts, coastal offload points.

Blufor:

• Alpha Company (74th SFG detachment): Primary assault / HVT clearing
• 17th Ranger Battalion (Bn HQ): Command, breach/clear coordination, detainee handling
• 74th SFG: Screen, QRF, recon, precision direct-action
• Echo Company: Vehicle/logistics lift, Stryker (SHORAD) air defense, mechanized support
• Engineers / EOD / SIGINT-ELINT / UAV ISR / Coastal SOF — enabling elements

Civilian Considerations:

• Civilians present along approach corridors and near offload points. Local trust in NATO is low. Minimize unnecessary civilian engagement but mission completion takes priority.

Engagement Criteria:

{Most likely Cause of Action}

{Most Deadly Course of Action}

Mission:

Deny CSAT maritime resupply, breach and clear western trench belts, and seize/destroy Vympel 322 storage at OBJ POKER. Secondary: detain and extract all military-aged males for processing and intelligence exploitation.
Alpha Company is primary assault; 74th SFG provides screen/QRF; Echo Company provides mechanized / Stryker (SHORAD) support.

Execution:

Phase 2 — Western Trench Breach & Clearance

Phase 3 — Assault & Denial of OBJ POKER

Objectives:

• Sequence phases to limit enemy maneuver and civilian exposure.
• Continuous SIGINT/ELINT and ISR monitoring for EW, maritime, and air activity.
• Maintain Unit Net coordination and unit comm discipline.

KEY TASKS BY UNIT (Checklist)

Logistics - Rearm & Refit (FOB Whiteclaw)

• Immediate retrograde to FOB Whiteclaw after Phase 1 completion for rearm/refit. Alpha, 17th, Echo coordinate timelines.
• Engineers/EOD check and replenish demolition charges. Fuel, ammo, vehicle maintenance. Prep for Phase 2 assault.
• Coordinate helicopter resupply after Phase 2: full infantry/vehicle resupply staged to designated LZs near OBJ POKER.
  

Rules of Engagement (ROE) - (Tightened/Official)

• Maximum force authorized to achieve mission objectives and ensure force protection.
• Positive Identification (PID) of hostile intent/hostile act required when practicable. Once PID is established, units may apply decisive, overwhelming force.
• Commanders may employ all available organic and allocated fires, direct-action capabilities, demolition, mechanized assault and area denial to accomplish tasks and dominate the battlespace.
• Force protection and mission success take precedence where necessary; feasible measures to reduce civilian harm must be used but will not override force protection.
• Detainees: Detain when feasible; neutralize if presenting immediate lethal threat. Preserve chain-of-custody for materiel/detainees when operationally possible.

Intelligence/EW Considerations

• SIGINT priority: localize jammer emissions (frequency bands, emitter coordinates) and share ELINT to enable safe ISR/SEAD.
• Expect intermittent GPS/SAT comm degradation — use LOS and prearranged burst windows.
• HUMINT: exploit detainee debriefs and evacuee reports for compound layouts and HVTs.
• UAV ISR: persistent overwatch of maritime approaches, trench belts, and OBJ POKER.
  

Casevac/Medical

• Forward medical teams at FOB Whiteclaw and PZ LongStroke. Echo Company to provide mechanized CASEVAC where feasible.
• Aerial CASEVAC constrained by EW and airspace risk — preannounce medevac windows.

Command & Signal

• Command: WARLORD(ACTING BCO) on-scene. Operational control delegated to on-site Command.
• Primary Comms: Secure LOS nets; SAT/HF backups for EW-jammed areas. Prearranged burst windows.
• Report Flow: Immediate HVT / materiel seizure reports to JTF. Detainee movements strictly controlled per SOP.
• Coordination: Alpha Co coordinates assault; 74th SFG provides screen/QRF; Echo Co manages mechanized support and detainee transport.

Success Criteria

• Air corridor degraded/denied ≥ 72 hours (CSAT helicopter offloads materially interrupted).
• Western trench belts breached and cleared; approach lanes secured.
• OBJ POKER rendered inoperable: major materiel destroyed/seized; distribution disrupted.
• Military-aged males detained and processed; exploitable materiel documented and transferred for analysis.
• Maritime supply line effectively disrupted.

Commanders Intent

Cut the sea bridge, destroy OBJ POKER, and remove the materiel and human infrastructure enabling Vympel 322 — use decisive force where required, exploit captures for intelligence, and prioritize mission momentum.

CONOP:

• Phase 0:

• Phase I: Brief

• Phase II: Prep

• Phase III:

• Phase IV:

• Phase V:

• 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: