Opord

Situation

{Placeholder}Following the pyrrhic victory at Al Tabqah, the 17th Ranger Battalion has withdrawn and regrouped at FOB Echo. While the port has been effectively neutralized and CSAT's coastal logistics crippled, the loss of Alpha Company at the Presidential Palace and the widespread destruction have left Al Tabqah in contested chaos.

CSAT, under the strategic guidance of Shapur Pai—and possibly the elusive Man in Black—has shifted its focus to the northeastern region of Al Rayak. Surveillance has confirmed the expansion of hardened positions around the Al Rayak Airfield, and chatter indicates preparations for an incoming high-value transport. If CSAT is allowed to entrench here, they may regain long-range strike capability or deploy new prototype assets tied to Tyrone’s influence.

To preempt this, the 17th will launch a high-risk “Kessel Run” convoy operation deep into enemy territory. An armored force from Echo Company, augmented by elements of the 9th Commandos, will advance from FOB Echo, maneuvering south of Incirkli and bypassing Al Kuna to strike the airfield directly. A series of radio towers must be seized along the route to disrupt CSAT’s battlefield awareness and prevent rapid QRF deployment.

Intel indicates the region is laced with EW nodes, hardened defenses, and drone overwatch. The enemy is increasingly coordinated, with signs of strategic-level interference from CSAT’s central command—likely orchestrated by the same unseen hand that led to the trap at Al Tabqah and the failed River FOB convoy.

This week’s operations will be about speed, misdirection, and decisive strikes. The battalion must break through enemy lines, secure the route, and strike a blow at the heart of CSAT's remaining airpower and infrastructure.

Area of Operation (AO):

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Forces in Play:

Opfor:

• {Placeholder}CSAT - Europe

Most Likely Course of Action:
Defense in place where possible.

Most Deadly Course of Action:
Naval interception or massed air attack to counteract SAM batteries.

Civilian Considerations:
Limited presence except near Al Kuna.
Local sentiment has improved and the route should be clear.

POW's:
Any and all POWs are to be sought when a location has been captured. A killed POW has the same effect as a killed civilian. First use a ZIPTIE on surrendered forces, then use ACE interact to move the prisoner and transport them to a FOB main building. THIS MUST BE A PRIORITY LOGI TASK! No POWs are to be left for pickup as they despawn. Best efforts shall be made to arrange pickup or keep POWs with the unit until pickup can be arranged especially at the airfield.

Blufor:

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• 2nd Battalion

VFA-2 "Bounty Hunters"

21st SOS "Dust Devils"

14th Weapons Squadron "Air Commandos"

15th Airlift Squadron "Global Eagles" 36th Airlift Squadron "Eagle Airlifters"

17th Ranger Battalion "Otherworlders" 9th Air Commando Group "Saviors" 11th Airborne Division "Angels" 17th Field Artillery Regiment Navy Task Force "Arsenal of Democracy" 1st Battalion, 1st Marines "First of the First" USAF Special Operations Squadron USAF Air Combat Command USAF Air Mobility Command

Greenfor:

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Engagement Criteria:

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Mission:

Execution:

Weekly Operational Plan for Sector Swordfish

24/7 Operations

Conduct disruption raids across southern Sector Swordfish to harass CSAT supply routes and delay reinforcement patterns Gather real-time reconnaissance on terrain, enemy staging points, and potential ambush zones along the convoy’s projected route Secure staging lanes from FOB Echo to the southern approach of Incirkli to facilitate armored movement Identify and mark electronic warfare nodes or hardened radio tower defenses for coordinated takedowns Maintain pressure on nearby settlements to reduce CSAT’s civilian influence and readiness across the region Midweek Objectives

Seize three radio towers south of the planned convoy route to disrupt CSAT early-warning systemss Liberate the regional capital of Incirkli to fracture CSAT regional command structure. Disinformation and confusion are the goals—buy time for the Saturday Kessel Run.

Saturday's Operation

Complete the Kessel Run and take the airfield. Take enemy radio towers along route of convoy before the convoy reaches their area of control.

This week is all about destroying CSAT's ability to conduct air operations in the region and isolate their remaining forces from outside assistance.

Objectives:Responsibilities:

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Command and control of Battalion movement Ensure Radio towers are hit prior to convoy approach Advise Echo of convoy speed to allow radio tower capture but maintain movement Ensure massed firepower brought to bear on airfield Alpha

Air assault on enemy radio towers CQB Recon LZs that Alpha will use for the air assault prior to Saturday Convoy security Echo

MSR/ASR names in route order and turns to be made. Note that route may change under contact

Left leaving FOB Echo onto MSR JETSTREAM Right on ASR BEBOP CURVE Left on ASR DRIFTPIPE BYPASS Al Kuna Left towards MSR BLACK DOG ROAD Right toward OBJ SHATTERPOINT prior to or near MSR BIG SHOT TRAIL Other notable MSR and ASRs

ASR SWORDTRACK linking the Airfield and Incirkli ASR FADEOUT TRAIL separating OBJ SHATTERPOINT and OBJ FINAL APPROACH ASR ECHO LOOP South of the Airfield MSR JAZZLINE ALPHA North of the Airfield coming from OBJ COLD STATIC MSR COMEDOWN STRIP marking the Eastern border of the AO

Resupply crates can be created from the 17th arsenal box which is a buildable item at a FOB

Call in all advancing enemy formations and vehicles for situational awareness Be wary of enemy air and AA as the threat level increases

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 500 km of Batt. unless a tank is within range to assist Free Fire on BMPs, BTRs within 300 km of Batt. with precise munitions unless a tank is within range to assist

Direct support via CAS and CAP Air Assault Logistics Armored convoy Logistics for the FOB, supplies, POWs and resupplies Provide ISR CAS ROE

CONOP:

• Phase 0: PreOp 1730 CST
• COs/XOs finalize remaining details if any
• Reevaluate Sector and 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 FOB Echo Respawn and JIPs will also spawn at FOB Echo for reinsert by air Seek intel on Pai and The Man in Black along with their plans to move an HVT and weapons systems Convoy Commander goes over Road March

50 LR, 50 m spacing, 50 KPH Convoy order of march

Abrams, Bradley, AUV, Bradley, Abrams

PLACEHOLDER FOR CONVOY ORDER

Formations, reaction to contact, and recovery

Roll through contact Any vic disabled will be recovered by the vic behind it by quickly moving in front, attaching ropes, and moving on If unable to recover vic, recover crew or leave behind, rally, and reassess when out of contact.

Convoy Route

• Phase II: Prep 1905 CST
• Alpha preps kits with basic needs fast but sustained assault

Echo finalizes flight paths and LZ in coordination with Alpha Resupply ammo and medical equipment should be loaded in the helo and the bradleys

Phase III: Stepoff to LZ SAPPHIRE and OBJ DEAD CHANNEL 1915 CST

Alpha will step off and air assault the radio tower with one of their squads. The other will remain in the bird while it provides close support until the tower is taken Echo will ensure the convoy is prepped to depart but will STAND FAST until Alpha captures the tower Once taken, Alpha will alert Echo they are clear to depart and that the bird may depart, then move to meet the convoy at a rendezvous point and perform convoy security if it needs to stop

This squad will assist taking OBJ SHATTERPOINT and remain with the convoy for the rest of the op using the Bradleys as transport

• Phase IV: OBJ QUIET FRAME
• Alpha's 2nd squad will take this tower immediately after OBJ DEAD CHANNEL and advise on enemy strength in Al Kuna

Once taken they will report to command and then depart to OBJ COLD STATIC Echo will continue the Kessel Run bypassing Al Kuna firing on the move towards OBJ SHATTERPOINT

• Phase V: OBJ SHATTERPOINT and OBJ COLD STATIC
• These two radio towers should be hit as near simultaneous as possible to split the enemy forces and take the comms for the airfield offline preventing CSAT QRF
• The SW tower is expected to be fortified

• Phase VI: FINAL APPROACH
• Take the airfield

Note the hangar and complex building locations. This does not account for enemy fortifications, only known hardpoints

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

Naval

Available Assets: