OPERATIONS ORDER
Operation Panther (1969), Extraction
TO:
OPERATIONS OFFICER
United Task Force
UNITAF Forces Vietnam
OPERATIONS OFFICER
United Task Force
UNITAF Forces Vietnam
FROM:
Lt Gen Chad P. Franks
CMDR CJTF USCENTCOM
MacDill Air Force Base Tampa, U.S.
Lt Gen Chad P. Franks
CMDR CJTF USCENTCOM
MacDill Air Force Base Tampa, U.S.
--- OPERATIONS ORDER ---
Situation
Background InformationAn experimental helicopter carrying an SF Team has crashed after a successful mission, an Airborne QRF has been dispatched to rescue the team and destroy the helicopter.
Friendly Forces
AIRBORNE CAVALRY INFANTRY PLATOON * 1 HQ WITH FAC * 2X INFANTRY SQUADS * 2X UH-1 SLICK HELICOPTER WITH DOOR GUNNERS * 1X UH-1 MEDEVAC HELICOPTER * 1X CH-34 CHOCTAW SUPPORT HELICOPTER * 1X SF TEAM (SURVIVORS OF HELICOPTER CRASH)
Enemy Forces
ENEMY FORCES * PAVN HQ ELEMENT * PAVN INFANTRY * PAVN RECON TEAMS * PAVN LIGHT VEHICLES * PAVN AA VEHICLES * PAVN LIGHT TANK (DEEMED POSSIBLE BY INTELLIGENCE OFFICE) * VC HQ ELEMENT * VC LIGHT INFANTRY
Mission
Tasking* LOCATE AND DESTROY OR RECOVER FRIENDLY EXPERIMENTAL HELICOPTER * SEARCH FOR AND RESCUE FRIENDLY SF TEAM.
End-state
* EXPERIMENTAL HELICOPTER RECOVERED OR DESTROYED * ALL FRIENDLY FORCES EVACUATED TO THE AIRFIELD
Execution
Commander's IntentLocate the crashed helicopter prototype, destroy the helicopter, find the SF team and extract.
Tasks and Sequencing
The teams will load up into the air assets and we will complete a search pattern of the AO trying to identify the location of the helicopter. From there we will work on landing and directing forces to support. Predetermined LZs will be marked to help support this intent. These are identifiable from the OPORD map. Plans will be created on the ground due to nature of the mission.
Administration/Logistics
ResupplyLogistics will be available from Air assets. Area must be clear to allow landing.
Medical
Mert team are available from air, must secure area and have an LZ to allow landings.
Rules of Engagement
In accordance with SOP
Fire Support Plan
In accordance with SOP
Close Air Support
Air assets will have MGs capable of support directed by the RO
Command/Signal
Communications Plan
Callsign | Primary Frequency | Superior Frequency | ACTUAL |
---|---|---|---|
LIMA 9 | 40mHz | 37mHz | MSG Crossy Platoon Leader |
LIMA 1 | 250mHz | 40mHz | 2Lt Zuka Squad Leader |
LIMA 2 | 260mHz | 40mHz | SSG Johnson Squad Leader |
DELTA 9 | 361mHz | 37mHz | Maj James SF Commander |
JACKDAW 4 | 70mHz | 43mHz | SP2 mtb Logistics Support Chief |
LONGBOW 5 | 80mHz | 33mHz | SSG Mohawk Rotary Crew Chief (General) |
LONGBOW 5-1 | 81mHz | 80mHz | MSP Mattjamco Rotary Crew Chief (General) |
CROSSROAD H | 87mHz | 37mHz | PFC Ross Senior Game Master |
In accordance with SOP
CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS
TEAMSPEAK IP: ops.unitedtaskforce.netGAME SERVER IP (Direct Connect): ops.unitedtaskforce.net
GAME SERVER PASSWORD: issued on Discord
TIMINGS
SERVER OPENS: 1730hrs UTCFORM UP: 1800hrs UTC
ANNOUNCEMENTS/BRIEFING: 1815hrs UTC
STEP OFF: 1825hrs UTC
END-EX: 2000-2100hrs UTC APPROX
All are GMT/UTC