Opord

Situation

This past week, the 17th Ranger Battalion executed a bold para-drop behind enemy lines into Sector Sapphire Reach, capitalizing on the gains from midweek operations. The destruction of OBJ INFESTED FORGE and OBJ PYRE OF EMBERS not only crippled Terminid logistics but also yielded decrypted intelligence that set the stage for Saturday’s offensive.

The intercepted radio transmission revealed the presence of a high-ranking VIP in Al Nabq, with direct ties to Tyrone’s influence. The message read:
"I will be in Al Nabq later this evening to discuss our new military lead replacement. It is imperative this meeting is kept off the record."

Acting quickly, the 17th began its push toward Al Nabq, determined to intercept the dignitary and secure critical intel. However, heavy enemy counterattacks delayed the advance, allowing the VIP to escape to the port. Despite best efforts, the civilian boat carrying the VIP was destroyed by friendly CAS before it could leave the area. The target—and his valuable knowledge—was lost at sea.

The repercussions of this outcome have been severe. The death of the VIP, labeled a noncombatant by local sources, has sparked outrage among the local population and emboldened CSAT forces. Civilians who once aided us have now turned hostile, and the enemy has heavily reinforced the sector in response.

With local cooperation shattered and Sector Sapphire Reach under increased enemy vigilance, the road ahead grows more perilous. The loss of this intel has left us in the dark about Tyrone’s ties to this alternate world, and we now face the challenge of regaining momentum under strained conditions.

Rangers, the loss of the dignitary has left us without critical intel, pushing us into a sector-wide hunt for actionable information. The southern part of the AO must be secured to establish a clear path for the Saturday operation, ensuring we can strike decisively. Additionally, local cooperation has faltered due to recent events. Rebuilding their trust while uncovering leads on the mysterious Tyrone is now a top priority. Expect increased enemy resistance and the need for precision in all actions. Stay sharp and adaptable—our success hinges on steady progress this week.

Area of Operation (AO):

Forces in Play:

Opfor:

• CSAT - Europe

Most Likely Course of Action:
Concerted and quick reaction to any movement in the Sector.

Most Deadly Course of Action:
Counterattack in force to including taking held territory with the help of angry populace.

Civilian Considerations:
Present throughout the AO. Any injured civilians are to be medically treated using BASIC BANDAGES. All civilian vehicles and dwellings are to be spared when at all possible. Killing civilians, destroying their property, or not treating them will give rise to potential IEDs and rebel forces arrayed against us.
Local sentiment is at all time low and we can expect IEDs and guerilla attacks on our forces at held locations and in support of CSAT

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.

Blufor:

• Task Force Helldivers
  • VFA-2 "Bounty Hunters"
  • 21st SOS "Dust Devils"
  • 15th Airlift Squadron "Global Eagles"
  • 36th Airlift Squadron "Eagle Airlifters"
• 17th Ranger Battalion "Otherworlders"
• 11th Airborne Division "Angels"
• Navy Task Force "Arsenal of Democracy"
• 1st Battalion, 1st Marines "First of the First"
• USAF Special Operations Squadron
• USAF Air Mobility Command

Greenfor:

• n/a

Engagement Criteria:

Engage any armed individual in CSAT camo.

Mission:

Execution:

Weekly Operational Plan for Sector Sapphire Reach

• 24/7 Operations
  • Sector Control & Base Seizures – Expand our foothold in Sector Sapphire Reach by securing key CSAT bases that provide access to advanced drone assets and prevent major QRF deployments.
  • Suppress Enemy Counterattacks – Establish defensive positions and reinforce critical areas to prevent CSAT from reclaiming lost ground.
  • Regain Local Trust – Conduct hearts and minds operations, avoiding unnecessary collateral damage and assisting civilians where possible to rebuild lost alliances.

There are many locations available to go after outside of groups and will help us in the future

• Midweek Operations
  • OBJ VEILED PROPHECY
    • The southern objective: Strike at the enemy’s logistics hub to disable their communications and disrupt Illuminate deployments. THIS OBJ MUST BE TAKEN AT ALL COSTS.
  • OBJ ALTAR OF THE AWAKENED
    • The northwestern objective: Infiltrate and seize critical command assets while uncovering hidden intelligence tied to enemy movements.
• Saturday's Objectives: AO CITY OF LINGERING SHADOWS
  • OBJ LOST FRAGMENTS
  • OBJ WHISPERING VEIL
  • OBJ TRAIL OF FORGOTTEN NAMES
  • OBJ WARDEN'S ARCHIVE
• Focus: This week, our focus is on securing key terrain, regaining local trust, and uncovering intelligence that could lead us closer to understanding Tyrone’s influence in this world. Midweek operations will dismantle enemy strongholds, disrupt their logistics, and provide critical positioning for Saturday’s push into the City of Lingering Shadows. With a paradrop insertion and LAPES deployment, we will fight through fortifications, outposts, and command posts, hunting for intel that may finally reveal the enemy’s greater plans.

Responsibilities:

• Alpha
• Direct action on enemy forces
• Approach and eliminate forces where possible
• Recon best approaches
• Utilize quadcopter for ISR
• Be ready for air threats and light armor
• Echo
  • 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 600 m of Batt. unless a tank is within range to assist
  • Free Fire on BMPs, BTRs within 400 m of Batt. with precise munitions unless a tank is within range to assist
• Direct support via IFV, light armor, and CAS platforms
• Logistics for the FOB, supplies, POWs and resupplies
• Provide ISR/CAP
• 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
  • Slotting

• Phase I: Brief 1900 CST

  • BCO will give final overview and expectations
  • Quick overview of some of Liberation's mechanics to be aware of if necessary
  • COs will brief vehicle commanders and squad leaders of final tweaks and expectations/needs
  • Overview of JIPs.
    • Respawn at FOB Bravo for reinsert via air

We will operate in a clockwise manner

Rough Flight path for DZ

• Phase II: Prep 1905 CST

  • Alpha kits up paradrop, establish jumpmaster
  • Echo preps all assets and loads for LAPES
  • Ensure all personnel on the ground have 2 basic bandages, zipties
  • Alpha will ask Echo assets to carry material if needed
  • Echo will CAS and CAP for recon/ISR
  • Prep will be made to prestage vehicle replacements and resupply
    • There will be 3 resupplies throughout the night after the first 3 objectives

• Phase III: Stepoff to DZ ABYSSAL DESCENT and OBJ LOST FRAGMENTS 1915 CST

  • Provided Weekly and Midweek success' the DZ will be clear for insert
  • Alpha will rally and establish security N of the DZ to receive Echo Assets
    • Use lasers to help vector in aircraft and demo to destroy trees if necessary
  • Push into OBJ and seek out intel. Hold N of the OBJ to receive resupply via paradrop

• Phase IV: OBJ WHISPERING VEIL

  • Seek additional intel
  • Resupply prior to heading up the hill via paradrop

• Phase V: OBJ TRAIL OF FORGOTTEN NAMES

  • Take the high ground and prepare to fire into the city
  • Radio tower at the castle must be taken for potential intel
  • Resupply prior to city sweep

• Phase VI: OBJ WARDEN'S ARCHIVE

  • TAKING THE CITY IS NOT THE PRIORITY, INTEL IS
  • The base should be taken if possible for the A-10
  • Extract if positions are untenable, establish FOB to debrief if able

• 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:

Available Assets:

• Gun Truck JLTVs
• Humvees
• M2A3 Bradley
• M-10 Booker
• LAV-25
• M142 HIMARS (IF AL DANA BASE IS HELD)

• RHIBs
• MKV SOC

• F-181 Black Wasp Heavy
• MH-60M DAPS
• MH-6M
• AH-6M
• CH-47
• V-22
• C-130
• C-17
• Falcon UAV