OPERATIONS ORDER
Operation Honeybadger (2001), Our Land (Part I)
TO:
OPERATIONS OFFICER
United Task Force
UNITAF Forces Afghanistan
OPERATIONS OFFICER
United Task Force
UNITAF Forces Afghanistan
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 InformationA mechanized infantry platoon from the the newly modeled Afghan National Army has been tasked with breaking through the Taliban hold of the lowland regions found in eastern Reshmaan.
Friendly Forces
Infantry Element - [1x] Mechanized Infantry Platoon - [1x] HQ HMMWV Armored Element - [2x] BMP-1 - [1x] T-55 Support Element - [1x] Repair/Refuel Ural - [1x] Ammunition Ural - [1x] Transport Pickup
Enemy Forces
The Taliban forces in this region have long survived unopposed and are therefore well entrenched and prepared, however they often avoid the open plains scattered around the lakes and towns. They are likely to comprise of infantry within the towns supported by APC/IFVs and potential MBTs when available.
Mission
Tasking1) Rendezvous with local town elder in order to gather intelligence on Taliban presence in the region. 2) Seek and destroy any insurgent threat in the AO. 3) Clear and secure any chokepoints and key objectives.
End-state
Assigned AO clear from insurgent presence.
Execution
Commander's IntentThe purpose of the mission is to regain territory by flushing out Taliban forces. The end state of the mission will be after Phase 3 in the field or after Phase 6 at startex position, depending on timeframe.
Tasks and Sequencing
*NOTES: - Towns will not require hard clearing - All objectives, besides E and I are suspected enemy positions, meaning marks are not accurate. - DOG 9 will provide central support through with freedom of movement, staying parallel or behind infantry. PHASE 0 Objective Alpha -EAGLE 1 & EAGLE 2 will convoy up and move to their respective waypoints, Eagle 1 to its designated BOF and Eagle 2 its AP marker. Objective Bravo -EAGLE 3 will move into Sa Diyah to meet with the elder to gather intel on nearby taliban troop movement. After which EAGLE 3 will into objective Bravo, to clear out any hostiles that may be present. PHASE 1 Movement will be dynamic but as marked, EAGLE 1 covering the western flank, EAGLE 2 the eastern flank and EAGLE 3 will take up the middle/MSR. The same will apple down to PHASE 3. PHASE 2-3 PHASE 2: EAGLE 2&3 will clear objective E (EAGLE 2 via objective D) . EAGLE 1 will screen to teh west of objective E, moving to objective F when EAGLE 2&3 have entered the objective. PHASE 3: EAGLE 1 will clear objective F, Eagle EAGLE 3 to assist if needed. EAGLE 2 to hold in objective E. After objective F is cleared, ALL EAGLE CALLSIGNS will cross each assigned bridge as marked. PHASE 4-6 Movement to be decided in the field.
Administration/Logistics
ResupplyEmergency resupply and LOGPAKs will be coordinated through EAGLE 8 and delivered by GROUND by BADGER 4.
Medical
- Medical support will be conducted in field (PAK in Field)
Rules of Engagement
CPERS should be turned over to EAGLE 9 for evacuation to the rear.
Fire Support Plan
In accordance with SOP
Close Air Support
In accordance with SOP
Command/Signal
Communications Plan
Callsign | Primary Frequency | Superior Frequency | ACTUAL |
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EAGLE 9 | 45mHz | 37mHz | MSP Jari (Ret.) Platoon Leader |
EAGLE 1 | 250mHz | 40mHz | SP3 Veagance Squad Leader |
EAGLE 1-1 | 251mHz | 250mHz | Cpl Bond Fireteam Leader |
EAGLE 1-2 | 252mHz | 250mHz | SP2 LegacyStetson Junior Team Leader |
EAGLE 2 | 260mHz | 40mHz | 2Lt Zuka Squad Leader |
EAGLE 2-1 | 261mHz | 260mHz | SP2 C.Angels Fireteam Leader |
EAGLE 2-2 | 262mHz | 260mHz | 1Lt WhiteWolf Junior Team Leader |
EAGLE 3 | 270mHz | 40mHz | Maj James Squad Leader |
EAGLE 3-1 | 271mHz | 270mHz | Sgt Jochem Fireteam Leader |
EAGLE 3-2 | 272mHz | 270mHz | PFC minilurk123 Junior Team Leader |
DOG 9 | 361mHz | 37mHz | SPC Aynzerwulv MBT Crewman (Commander) |
BADGER 4 | 70mHz | 43mHz | SP2 Sean Logistics Support Chief |
WATCHMAN H | 87mHz | 37mHz | SSG Johnson Senior Game Master |
Signal - Red: enemy position - Orange: friendly vehicle requiring support - Purple: friendly MASCAS - Blue or Green: friendly position - White: concealment DOG 9, EAGLE 1-2, EAGLE 2-2, EAGLE 3-2 will be on their respective squad nets and frequency 45.1 as vehicle net.
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