OPERATIONS ORDER
Operation Eiche (2025), Attrition (Part 2)

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Situation

Background Information
The Siege of Virojoki continues as the Royal Marines regroup and push further into the urban area. Canadian forces continue to hit Defence Line Queen, drawing resources from the centre of the town and thinning out the enemy resistance for British forces to advance.

Friendly Forces
Two Royal Marine infantry platoons supported by light vehicles.

Supporting Assets
Canadian forces continue their assault on defence line Queen in AO Silver.

Enemy Forces
Russian regular infantry supported by light and heavy armour, and rotary-wing assets from the nearby airfield.

Mission

Tasking
Simply, the aim of this operation is to continue the Siege of Virojoki Several key positions have been identified and are detailed below. Enemy positions will be scattered through the city overwatching strong lanes of fire and at checkpoints. The enemy will very likely attempt counter-attacks and try disrupting our push to secure our hold over the town. Although guerrilla-style warfare is not expected, there is precedent for the enemy leaving behind traps in vacated positions. The three bridges in the heart of Virojoki- Iso, Viro and Tiny- are the main crossing positions, but there may be fording opportunities along the river. As with the first part of the siege, civilians will be present and taking cover in their houses in various positions around the town. A structure with several dead civilians was identified from last mission during structure sweeping. Any steps that may be taken to avoid such situations must be taken. To further this end, logistics will be directed to create safe points that are clearly marked out for civilians to take cover in, and a safe route out of the town for civilians/ logistics movement. Key Positions OBJ Neptune- Garrison HQ OBJ Proteus- Vehicle Depot OBJ Larissa- Ammo/ Logistics Depot FOB Triton- FOB being utilised as a back-up HQ in the event the city falls OBJ Hippo- Dockyard previously servicing a ZUBR heavy hovercraft, still held by Russian forces Primary Tasking -Secure OBJ Neptune and the surrounding urban area -Secure OBJ Proteus -Secure OBJ Larissa -Secure FOB Triton Secondary Tasking -Secure further stretches of urban area North and East of the city -Secure a safe route in/ out for evacuating civilians and for transport/ logistics -Secure and mark 'safe positions' for civilians -Secure OBJ Hippo

End-state
Once the primary taskings are complete, pull back to the logistics depot or OBJ Neptune to ENDEX. Friendly troops will be deployed to the North and East of the city to hold positions.

Execution

Commander's Intent
The purpose today is to push further into Virojoki & secure significant ground in the city, ensuring civilian safety

Tasks and Sequencing
Starting at the Virojoki Logistics Depot Phase 1 a) Phantom & Fox will repel an expected counter attack to take the Logistical Depot, Bishop supporting where it can. b) Phantom & Fox will move out into there respective AO's and continue clearing the city with Bishop supporting. c) Fox will hold the two bridges until Phantom is in a position to support they're push across into the north eastern side of Virojoki. Phase 2 a) Phantom & Fox will both move to cross towards the north east of Virojoki. b) Fox will secure the rest of the city, while Phantom assaults objectives Proteus & Larissa. Phase 3 a) Depending if Obj Proteus & Larissa are secure along with remaining buildings, Phantom & Fox will move to assault FOB Triton, securing the FOB for endex.

Administration/Logistics

Resupply
Yellow 4 will be required to set up staging points for civilians to move to where they can receive aid & medical care if they are wounded in the fighting.

Medical
In accordance with SOP

Rules of Engagement
In accordance with SOP

Fire Support Plan
In accordance with SOP

Close Air Support
In accordance with SOP

Command/Signal

Communications Plan

Callsign	Primary Frequency	Superior Frequency	ACTUAL
OUTLAW 9	45mHz	37mHz	Sgt Dungworth (Ret.) Company Commander (≤64)
PHANTOM 9	40mHz	37mHz	2Lt SkullCollector Platoon Leader (≤45)
PHANTOM 1	250mHz	40mHz	LtCol James Squad Leader (≤15)
PHANTOM 2	260mHz	40mHz	SP2 Nico Squad Leader (≤15)
FOX 9	361mHz	37mHz	Maj Korean Falcon Platoon Leader (≤45)
FOX 1	362mHz	361mHz	SPC Tony Squad Leader (≤15)
FOX 2	290mHz	361mHz	SP1 Hotspur (Ret.) Squad Leader (≤15)
BISHOP 1	350mHz	60mHz	Cpl Jeb Saur Light Vehicle Section Commander
YELLOW 4	70mHz	43mHz	SFC Kevin Logistics Support Chief

Considerations
In accordance with SOP