OPERATIONS ORDER
Operation Valiant Guardian (2020), Knockdown

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Situation

Background Information
Illyrian mechanised forces have dug-in in villages of Oblepikhino and Studenets. A mechanised squad from the 1st Battalion is tasked to clear the towns and regroup with forces clearing Verhnee Vorontsovo.

Friendly Forces
1x Mechanized squad from the 1st Battalion supported by: 2x Boxer AFV

Supporting Assets
1st Squad from 1st Battalion is pushing from Camp Kralj to the east into abandoned positions and Verhnee Vorontsovo.

Enemy Forces
Mechanised infantry in dug-in positions.

Mission

End-state
Successfully clearing Oblepikhino and Studenets and linking up with 1st squad in Vorontsovo.

Execution

Commander's Intent
The purpose of this mission is to secure objectives PUMA, TIGER, and LEOPARD, which are the towns of Oblepikhino, Studenets, and Maloe Vorontsovo respectively. PUMA and TIGER are assigned solely to 2nd Squad, while LEOPARD is shared with 1st Squad.

Tasks and Sequencing
PHASE 0 will be conducted entirely at camp Igman, and will consist of the unit preparing itself and briefing for the operation. This phase will end when the decision to commence the operation is made. PHASE 1 consists of maneouvring towards, attacking into, and securing PUMA. The squad will set off by convoy along the road SouthEast of Camp Igman. The convoy will break off-road SouthEast prior to leaving forest cover to mask our approach both visually and audibly from enemy stationed in PUMA. From there we will dismount and provide cover as an attached EOD specialist clears a safe route across a known enemy minefield. Once all elements are safely across, we will make our way SouthWest to AP Tram utilising forest cover once more. From AP Tram, the attack on PUMA will commence, with infantry elements clearing North-South through the town. This phase will end with the town being clear of enemy combatants and the unit in position in the vicinity of RV Bus to commence phase 2. PHASE 2 consists of neutralising the defences between PUMA and TIGER, attacking into and securing TIGER. From our position in the vicinity of RV Bus we will be perfectly situated to strike the defence line from the flank. We will clear along it East to West. From the Western edge of the defence line we will then push towards TIGER itself. This phase will end with the defence line and town of Studenets being cleared of enemy combatants. PHASE 3 consists of clearing the town of Maloe Vorontsovo and surrounding defences in conjunction with 1st squad, who will be moving in from the North following successful completion of their prior objectives. The exact scheme of maneouvre will be worked out between the commanders of 1st and 2nd squad in situ before either attempts to make a move on LEOPARD. This phase will end with Maloe Vorontsovo and surrounding defences secured from enemy combatants and the platoon in defensive posture to repel counterattacks.

Administration/Logistics

Resupply
Resupply from base will be difficult if not impossible due to presence of enemy minefield. As such, supplies to sustain the operation will have to be carried by Lightning personnel with limited extra being carried by Ironside.

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
LIGHTNING 1	250mHz	40mHz	SP1 Wavan (Ret.) Squad Commander (≤28)
LIGHTNING 1-1	251mHz	250mHz	SP1 Minipily Fireteam Leader (≤6)
LIGHTNING 1-2	252mHz	250mHz	SP2 Taru (Ret.) Fireteam Leader (≤6)
IRONSIDE 2	260mHz	40mHz	MSP Dreolic AFV Section Commander
IRONSIDE 2-1	261mHz	260mHz	MSP Nomad AFV Crewman (Commander)

Considerations
In accordance with SOP