OPERATIONS ORDER
Operation Lebra (2018), Can Opener

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Situation

Background Information
The Chernarussian Order of the Red Star (CHDKZ) have been clashing with the Chernarussian Nationalists as they advance West. Recently they have attacked and dislodged the Nationalists from the town of Staroye. The town is currently believed to be held by a diminished CHDKZ infantry force, with armoured reinforcements approaching from the South. A squad of US Army Rangers with helicopter support will strike across enemy lines with the aims of defeating both forces in detail. They will then attempt to paralyse further CHDKZ operations in the area by striking a nearby FOB under construction.

Friendly Forces
Squad of US Army Rangers

• 1x AH-6
• 1x UH-60

Supporting Assets
No friendly forces in the AO. Independent forces not anticipated in the AO, likely to be hostile if encountered

Enemy Forces
Infantry forces expected occupying towns and patrolling the AO. Mechanised force including MBT reinforcing recently occupied town of Staroye from the South. Additional mech-inf force based at the town of Msta are currently believed to be setting up an FOB and are likely to act as a QRF. MLRS has been reported in the area though currently believed inactive.

Mission

Tasking
Clearing the town of Staroye Destroying enemy armoured convoy Disrupting enemy FOB construction in the area

End-state
After completing its objectives, the unit will exfil via helicopter back to it's origin point at Sakums airbase

Execution

Commander's Intent
The purpose of this mission is to cause significant damage to CHKDZ frontline forces and their power projection. The end state is the town of Staroye cleared of enemy forces, the armour in the area neutralised, and the FOB construction disrupted.

Tasks and Sequencing
Infantry Tasks And Sequencing Lightning will be inserted at LZ Ratel by Dragonfly. They will then proceed through the woods to OP 1. From there, 1-1 will be clearing the outskirts of the town before mining the Eastern road out of Staroye in anticipation of future enemy QRF using that route. Meanwhile, 1-2 will be tasked with clearing the denser area in the West half of Staroye. With both tasks conclude, objective Rattler will be deemed complete, and the teams will regroup on the road leading South. The teams will then move South to a pre-scouted ambush spot in order to set up for objective Constrictor. An AT mine will be planted to halt the convoy at a bend in the road, the detonation of which will signal the teams to attack from hidden positions either side. 1-1 will be tasked with neutralising the rear vehicle and working towards the front from there, while 1-2 will act in reverse order. With the convoy destroyed in detail, objective Constrictor will be considered a success. Lightning will then hurry North with the aim of preventing anticipated enemy QRF from reaching Staroye. The ideal situation would be a delayed enemy response, giving plenty of time to prepare another coordinated ambush from the treeline South of Objective Viper. However, it is considerably more likely that a hasty response will be required, with AT and CAS being employed on an 'as and when' basis. With the QRF deflected, Objective Viper will be considered accomplished. At this point, Lightning will LOGPAK as required in the Eastern outskirts of Staroye at LZ Hamster, before moving on Msta and the FOB under construction there. The plan of attack will be improvised by the FL upon observing the level of defences and concentration of troops in the area from OP 3. Objective Cobra consists of destroying any construction vehicles, equipment and ammunition caches found in the area. With all objectives complete, Lightning will move to LZ Guinea Pig for pickup and return to Sakums airbase for endex Air Tasks and Sequencing Dragonfly will insert Lightning via UH-60 at LZ Ratel, NW of Staroye, before RTB to swap to the AH-6. Dragonfly will then act as air recon, CAS asset, and logistics supplemental at the FL's discretion for the duration of the mission. Their final tasking will be the exfiltration of Lightning, the preferred pickup location being LZ Guinea Pig, NW of Msta.

Administration/Logistics

Resupply
A limited LOGPAK will be loaded into the AH-6 for fast resupply mid-mission. Other than that, Lightning is expected to sustain itself for the duration of the mission with its initial load.

Medical
In accordance with SOP

Rules of Engagement
EPW's found in Staroye belonging to the Chernarussian Nationalist movement may be released as a token of good faith at the discretion of the FL. Otherwise, in accordance with SOP

Fire Support Plan
In accordance with SOP

Close Air Support
Close air support will be provided by Dragonfly and authorised through the Squad Leader.

Command/Signal

Communications Plan

Callsign	Primary Frequency	Superior Frequency	ACTUAL
LIGHTNING 1	250mHz	40mHz	SP1 Wavan (Ret.) Squad Commander (≤28)
LIGHTNING 1-1	251mHz	250mHz	PFC ryyszla Fireteam Leader (≤6)
LIGHTNING 1-2	252mHz	250mHz	MSP Jari Fireteam Leader (≤6)

Considerations
In accordance with SOP