OPERATIONS ORDER
Operation Honeybadger (2001), Resurgence

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Situation

Background Information
After receiving reputable reports of Taliban streaming back into the region from the Western valley and distress calls from local forces command has ordered our airborne high-mobility platoon is to be dispatched in it's flight of UH-60 Blackhawks to investigate multiple sectors in the region and ensure all entry routes are cleared, or at minimum checked and known.

Friendly Forces
1x Airborne Infantry Platoon consisting of: -3x Infantry Squads -2x UH60M ESSS armed with 76x M119 Hydras for area saturation -1x UH60M for Logistics -1x UH60M MEV for MEDEVAC

Supporting Assets
ANA FOB is directly South of the AO.

Enemy Forces
- Mostly Infantry, with a heavy focus on longer engagement ranges - Technical(s) likely, reports have shown up some diverse creations

Mission

Tasking
A - Find and flush out any Taliban Presence in the mountains of HAZINE B - Link up with Commander of the ANA FOB C - Strike targets of opportunity D - Report any Intel to Command Pictured: Reported mountainous sector targeted for combat patrol, image oriented south with proposed LZ Alpha positioned at the base of the image.

End-state
- Enemy presence dispatched - Communication with ANA Commander established

Execution

Commander's Intent
The purpose of this mission is to locate and search a mountainous sector reportedly occupied by Taliban forces advancing on ANA positions, once clear we'll regroup and meet with the local ANA Commander to establish communications and exchange intelligence for future cooperation.

Tasks and Sequencing
From Camp Halliwell, DELTA callsigns will mount a flight of UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters and be inserted in or around LZ Alpha, north of the contested sector between coalition and ANA territories, the aircraft will be piloted by aircrews across FOXTROT and ECHO callsigns during mass insert and extraction operations. DELTA form a platoon line and move south to start their combat patrol and locate potential enemy movement and camps. ECHO callsigns return to base and FOXTROT callsigns hold north of the sector in combat readiness. During the combat patrol phase all DELTA squads must search for and relay intelligence to Command. Squads must also instruct combat engineers to isolate, check and destroy any and all Taliban weapons caches with controlled demolitions, in coordination with platoon. FOXTROT callsigns will be directed by the DELTA forward air controller to engage expected Taliban support units responding to contact in our sector via area suppression using rockets, to ensure the safety of DELTA callsigns should contact escalate. Following confirmed sector clearance the DELTA combat patrol will end and units will reorganise at an ANA patrol base in the green zone south of the area of operations, this will allow for sustainment should it be required. During this layover DELTA Command will meet with the local ANA Commander to exchange intelligence and establish secure and ongoing communication channels. Based on prior information we expect to return to base or move forward by assisting an ANA detachment with reconnaissance north of Kallista.

Administration/Logistics

Resupply
ECHO callsigns providing medical and logistics support will operate from Camp Halliwell. Using purpose modified UH-60 Blackhawks and under the direction of the DELTA Platoon Sergeant, support the forward operations of DELTA platoon. Where possible emergency supplies will be dropped into the area of operations from altitude, where safe passage can be established ECHO aircraft will be directed by DELTA and escorted by FOXTROT for touch and go landings at tactical landing zones. Due to enemy anti-air capability all airborne assets are prohibited from loitering outside of authorized sectors and must acquired authorisation from the DELTA Forward Air Controller or Platoon Sergeant.

Medical
The only means of MEDEVAC is by air via ECHO 4-2 through the DELTA Platoon Sergeant.

Rules of Engagement
In accordance with SOP

Fire Support Plan
In accordance with SOP

Close Air Support
Close Air Support provided by FOXTROT a flight of UH-60 Blackhawks with an assortment of M119 Hydra Rockets for area suppression. Each flight carries in excess of 150 rockets authorised through the DELTA forward air controller. Each FOXTROT airframe is capable of carrying an entire DELTA squad in transit, allowing for the rapid repositioning of half of the ground combat element without requiring additional support units to be mobilised.

Command/Signal

Communications Plan

Callsign	Primary Frequency	Superior Frequency	ACTUAL
DELTA 9	40mHz	37mHz	LtCol James Platoon Commander (≤64)
DELTA 1	250mHz	40mHz	2Lt SkullCollector Squad Leader (≤15)
DELTA 1-1	251mHz	250mHz	SSG Johnson Fireteam Leader (≤6)
DELTA 1-2	252mHz	250mHz	SP2 Milk Man (Ret.) Acting Fireteam Leader (≤5)
DELTA 2	260mHz	40mHz	Capt WhiteWolf Squad Leader (≤15)
DELTA 2-1	261mHz	260mHz	SP3 Shahid-e-Gomnam (Ret. PH) Fireteam Leader (≤6)
DELTA 2-2	262mHz	260mHz	Cpl Applechaser Acting Fireteam Leader (≤5)
DELTA 3	270mHz	40mHz	MSG Crossy Squad Leader (≤15)
DELTA 3-1	271mHz	270mHz	PFC ryyszla Fireteam Leader (≤6)
DELTA 3-2	272mHz	270mHz	PFC Shambala Acting Fireteam Leader (≤5)
ECHO 4-1	71mHz	70mHz	PFC Kat Logistics Support Chief

Considerations
Command The ground commander will be located centrally in a command element between DELTA 1, DELTA 2 and DELTA 3. Signal PURPLE smoke should be used to signal mass casualty incidents (MCI) RED smoke should only be used to signal enemy positions and will be relayed and authorised for FOXTROT callsigns to strike. In the event of a mis-signal, immediatly inform the ground commander.