OPERATIONS ORDER
Operation Panther (1969), Inundation

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Situation

Background Information
In anticipation of a heightened NVA presence in the Khe Sanh area of northwestern Quảng Trị Province, fresh reinforcements are sent in to relieve the Outposts in the mountains. Unfortunately, with the Monsoon season, along with previous incidents of Helicopters being shot down, US Command has stopped all non-mission flights in the area. Tango Squad has been tasked with forming a convoy North West and relieving the Troops stationed at Hill 881S.

Friendly Forces
1x Squad consisting of; 2x M54 Gun Truck (gunned by passengers) 1x M54 Ammo Truck carrying vital supplies for your stay at Hill 881S 1x armored Jeep (.50Cal) for HQ

Enemy Forces
-Standard non-standard VC Tactics -likelyhood of Vehicles low -due to lack of recent patrols, ambushes are likely

Mission

Tasking
Successfully convoy to Hill 881S

Execution

Commander's Intent
Convoy on high-alert along our designated route from Khe Sanh Combat Base to Hill 881N, approximately 8km NW. - Maintain convoy spacing. - Maintain ARD. Mission Critical: The Supply vehicle (M54 Ammo Truck) MUST be prioritised as successful reinforcement relies on these supplies.

Tasks and Sequencing
Tango Squad will depart from Khe Sanh Combat base at approximately 0700, following the below route: We expect to stop and search an unfavourable village "Xom Ta Can" en-route. Treat with caution, show civility to local population. Convoy Order: TANGO 1-1 TANGO 1-3 (SUPPLY TRUCK) TANGO 1 (ACTUAL) TANGO 1-2 Convoy to maintain speed of 40km/h, excluding combat/safety requirements. This is due to deep mud. There is potential for landslides / rockslides with heavy rain during this Monsoon season. Reminder of Convoy ACTIONS ON: • Contact - Push Through • Contact - Dismount and Assault • Disabled Vehicle • Canalizing Ground

Administration/Logistics

Resupply
ALL CALLSIGNS will depart Khe Sanh Combat Base fully loaded according to the units SOP. These supplies will come from the staging area. This load and that carried within the trucks is expected to sustain the team throughout the mission, without support.

Medical
- Medical support will be conducted in field (PAK in Field)

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
TANGO 1	250mHz	40mHz	Cpl Bond Squad Leader
TANGO 1-1	251mHz	250mHz	SP2 LegacyStetson Fireteam Leader
TANGO 1-2	252mHz	250mHz	SP2 Scape Fireteam Leader
YANKEE 4	70mHz	43mHz	2Lt Zuka Senior Game Master

Considerations
Callsign variation: ORBAT to be followed, except: Support Engineer & Combat Engineer hereby designated TANGO 1-3, reporting directly to TANGO 1. Trusted with care of M54 Supply Truck. Support Engineer designated IC TANGO 1-3. Signal - Red: enemy position - Orange: friendly vehicle requiring support - Purple: friendly MASCAS - Blue or Green: friendly position - White: concealment