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Situation

{Placeholder}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):

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Forces in Play:

Opfor:

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    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:

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    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

Greenfor:Civilian Considerations:

  • {Placeholder}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:

Concept of Operations (Phased)
Phase 1 — Anti-Air Interdiction (Ylä Pihlaja Ring)
  • Goal: Deny the air corridor from sea to inland nodes; interdict CSAT helicopter runs.
  • Tasks: 74th SFG recon & mark AA nodes; Alpha Co secures emplacement areas; Echo Co Stryker (SHORAD) provides local AD cover. Emplacements temporary and relocatable. SEAD/overwatch as available.
Retrograde / Refit
Upon Phase 1 completion, all assault elements retrograde to FOB Whiteclaw for rearm/refit, vehicle checks, and engineer/EOD recalibration prior to Phase 2.

Phase 2 — Western Trench Breach & Clearance

  • Goal: Breach, clear, and neutralize trench belts screening OBJ POKER.
  • Tasks: Alpha Co conducts main-breach with engineer/EOD; 74th SFG provides flank interdiction & QRF; Echo Co mechanized elements exploit breaches and secure lanes. UAV ISR & SIGINT provide overwatch and updated targeting.
Post-Phase 2 Resupply
Logistics helicopters deliver full infantry and vehicle resupply to prearranged staging LZs near OBJ POKER once trench belts are cleared.

Phase 3 — Assault & Denial of OBJ POKER

  • Goal: Seize/destroy storage nodes at Route Jason / Route Chucky; deny materiel to insurgents.
  • Tasks: Alpha Co leads inner-perimeter assault/clear; 74th SFG conducts HVT interdiction and secures exfil lanes; Echo Co secures outer approaches and moves detainees/materiel. Engineers/EOD render/destroy materiel and document for exploitation. Detain and extract military-aged males for processing.

Objectives:

    • {Placeholder}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)

    • Alpha Company (Primary Assault)
      • Secure Phase 1 emplacement sectors on order.

      • Lead Phase 2 breach and clear entrenchments / inner compounds.

      • Lead Phase 3 inner-perimeter assault and demolition tasks.

      • Ensure evidence/documentation of captured materiel.
    • 17th Ranger Battalion (Bn HQ)
      • Command & coordinate assault companies.

      • Manage detainee staging, initial screening, and transfer to JTF detention.

      • Provide brigade-level logistics coordination with FOB Whiteclaw.
    • 74th SFG
      • Confirm AA emplacement sites and trench dispositions via recon.

      • Maintain continuous screen and QRF posture.

      • Conduct precision direct-action on HVTs and flank interdiction.
    • Echo Company
      • Provide vehicle/logistics lift via air and ground.

      • Deploy Stryker (SHORAD) for local air defense during Phase 1 and Phase 3.

      • Exploit breaches with mechanized elements; transport detainees/materiel to PZ LongStroke/FOB Whiteclaw.
    • Engineers / EOD
      • Lead route and structure clearance; mitigate IEDs during breaches and compound clearance.

      • Render safe or prepare materiel for demolition/documentation in Phase 3.
    • SIGINT / ELINT / UAV ISR
      • Characterize jammer emissions and provide EW reports.

      • Persistent overwatch of maritime approaches, trench belts, and OBJ POKER.

      • Prioritize and transmit fresh targeting data to assault elements.

    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)
    6:45pm: Organize units, and kit up
    7:00pm: Operation Brief
    7:15pm: Operation Start
    10:30pm: All OBJ cleared, prepare for AAR.

    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:

    Airframes:
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    Airframes:
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    Ground 

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    Naval

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    Available Assets:

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