Opord

Situation

3 years have passed since the disastrous pull-out of all US forces from Afghanistan. Evil has taken hold of the region in many forms. The Taliban and IS are dug in, crushing all who oppose their will as well as going toe to toe with each other. The whole region has turned into the wild west, and we are to clean it up by any means necessary.

We received intel that the Taliban are moving an unknown chemical substance and are planning on using it on the local population and ISIS if need be. We have narrowed down the possible locations of where these unknown chemicals could be stored. Raids will be conducted at each location via air assault to try to locate them.

Area of Operation (AO):

AO: Bala Murghab, Afghanistan

Forces in Play:

Opfor:

• Taliban
• IS
  

Blufor:

• 17th Ranger Battalion
  

Greenfor:

• n/a

Engagement Criteria:

• 17th is able to locate and destroy the chemicals before the Taliban can weaponize them or IS can steal them and do the same.

• 17th in unable to locate the chemicals. Taliban and IS fight over the chemicals and one or both sides weaponize them. Causing a crisis within the region.

• Civilians may be in the area, although if they are spotted inside enemy compounds, we are free to engage.

• FIRE AT WILL.

Mission:

The 17th Ranger Battalion will deploy from the North-Eastern Airfield in helicopters to raid 5 possible locations that the Taliban are hiding chemicals that they intend to weaponize. Alpha will split into 2 to hit multiple objectives simultaneously. Each squad should have a fireteam wearing MOPP gear, in case the chemicals are found. IS Forces are also aware of the chemicals, be prepared to fight multiple factions.

Execution:

The 17th Ranger Battalion will insert into the AO via helicopter to perform multiple air assaults. LZs will be cleared by CAS and the transport choppers will make quick 3 second landings for everyone to dismount. Alpha will then push in to clear each compound and search for chemicals. Once the compound is cleared and/or the chemicals are found, fireteams in MOPP gears will remove any chemicals. Teams will then remount QUICKLY and move on to the next OBJ. OBJ Acid will be hit by both squads.

Objectives:

1. OBJ Sarin:

• Raid Alkazai School, North of Qarchi Gak.
• Search for and remove chemicals.

OBJ Tabun:

• Raid a compound, West of Badghis.
• Search for and remove chemicals.

OBJ Soman:

• Raid the Southern Outpost, East of Tashkan.
• Search for and remove chemicals.

OBJ Acid:

• Raid Combine Mining South, South of Darreh Boom.
• Search for and remove chemicals.

OBJ Cyclo:

• Raid Combine Mining East, in Kandahar.
• Search for and remove chemicals.

CONOP:

• Phase 0:

• Phase I: Brief

  • Once briefing is complete, make final adjustments to gear and mount up.

• Phase II: OBJ Sarin + OBJ Tabun

  • Squads will attack both objectives simultaneously. LZ will be cleared by CAS for transports to land for a quick 3 SECOND dismount.
    • LZ's to be chosen at flight lead/pilot's discretion.
  • Once the objectives are clear and any chemicals have been destroyed, transport will return to pick up Alpha and move to the next phase.
    • ALPHA IS TO MOUNT UP QUICKLY. AS SOON AS THE ORDER IS GIVEN.
    • ALPHA IS NOT TO PLAY "HERO" AND ATTEMPT TO PROVIDE COVER FOR OTHERS DURING MOUNTING. JUST GET IN THE CHOPPER.

• Phase III: OBJ Soman + OBJ Acid

  • Squads will attack both objectives simultaneously. LZ will be cleared by CAS for transports to land for a quick 3 SECOND dismount.
    • LZ's to be chosen at flight lead/pilot's discretion.
  • Once the objectives are clear and any chemicals have been destroyed, transport will return to pick up Alpha and move to the next phase.
    • ALPHA IS TO MOUNT UP QUICKLY. AS SOON AS THE ORDER IS GIVEN.
    • ALPHA IS NOT TO PLAY "HERO" AND ATTEMPT TO PROVIDE COVER FOR OTHERS DURING MOUNTING. JUST GET IN THE CHOPPER.

• Phase IV: OBJ Cyclo
  

  • Squads will attack the final objective together. LZ will be cleared by CAS for transports to land for a quick 3 SECOND dismount.
    • LZ's to be chosen at flight lead/pilot's discretion.
  • Once the objectives are clear and any chemicals have been destroyed, transport will return to pick up Alpha and RTB.
    • ALPHA IS TO MOUNT UP QUICKLY. AS SOON AS THE ORDER IS GIVEN.
    • ALPHA IS NOT TO PLAY "HERO" AND ATTEMPT TO PROVIDE COVER FOR OTHERS DURING MOUNTING. JUST GET IN THE CHOPPER.

• Phase V: RP/AAR

  • All units prepare for debrief.

Imagery:

AO

OBJ Sarin - North of Qarchi Gak

OBJ Tabun - West of Badghis

OBJ Soman - East of Tashkan

OBJ Acid - South of Darreh Boo

OBJ Cyclo - In Kandahar

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:

• 8x MH-6M Transport
• 4x AH-6M Attack
• 2x "Big" DAP (MH-60M)
• 1x "Hellfire" DAP (MH-60M)
• 1x "Baby" DAP (MH-60M)
• 3x CH-47F Chinook (Transport)
• 1x CH-47F Chinook (Cargo)
• 2x F/A-18
• 2x A-10D

• 2x M1A2 Abrams
• 3x M2A3 Bradley
• 4x M1132 Stryker
• 10x Humvee (SOCOM)
• 10x RZRS
• 3x M1117 ASV
• 2x M109 Paladin
• 2x MLRS
• 2x M142 HIMARS
• ∞x Transport Truck (Basic)
• ∞x Dirt Bike
• ∞x ATV

• N/A