OPERATIONS ORDER
Operation Valiant Guardian (2020), Night Raiders

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Situation

Background Information
Recent satellite images show a buildup of Illyrian forces in the forests southwest of FOB Kralj. With our troops tied up elsewhere, we’re unable to mount a conventional counter offensive. Squad from the Motorised Infantry Battalion “Vukovi” is to head out of FOB Kralj and perform a swift night time raid on the enemy positions.

Friendly Forces
1x motorised squad from the “Vukovi” battalion supported by: 2x BTR-80A

Supporting Assets
Logistical and medical elements from the FOB Kralj

Enemy Forces
Infantry patrols Motorised infantry stationed at installations within the AO Mechanised infantry QRF from the nearby enemy bases

Mission

Tasking
1) Infiltrate the enemy territory. 2) Destroy as many enemy installations as possible. 3) Extract available intel from the communication post. 4) Break contact before getting overwhelmed by the QRF forces.

End-state
Enemy artillery nests, the supply depot and the communication post are destroyed. Intel is extracted from the communication post. Friendly forces have successfully retreated to FOB Kralj.

Execution

Commander's Intent
The overall intent of this mission is to disrupt and weaken the build-up of Rascian forces within the Elovy Razdol region. Objectives 1) Neutralise the enemy signal and artillery units within the Elovy Razdol forest, as they pose a major threat to the INA forward operating bases. 2) Neutralise Rascian garrisons within the Elovy Razdol forest, this will weaken their hold on the region and likely lure Rascian units away from neighbouring sectors, exposing them to further INA counterattacks elsewhere.

Tasks and Sequencing
PHASE 0 ALL CALLSIGNS will gather within FOB Kraslj for briefing and then perform final equipment and vehicle checks before commencing the operation. PHASE 1 All bandit elements will embark their assigned vehicles and will then depart from FOB Kraslj, following the pre-planned route into the AO. OUTLAW 2 will be assigned to BANDIT 1 and BANDIT 1-1. OUTLAW 2-1 will be assigned to BANDIT 1-2. OUTLAW will transport BANDIT elements to WP1, on the way, assaulting through a lightly garrisoned watch post being manned by Rascian forces. Upon reaching WP1, Bandit will dismount and begin assaulting the objectives within the area of operations. The order in which the enemy positions are assaulted in, will be factored by the enemy's reaction to our presence, terrain navigation and order of importance. Thus, the exact movement plan for all elements within the AO cannot be fully determined and will be at the field leader's discretion in the field. The communications post and artillery positions should be prioritised first, with the supply depot being prioritised second and any other targets having least priority. PHASE 2 Upon satisfactory completion of our objectives, or if contact with enemy forces becomes too overwhelming, BANDIT will embark upon OUTLAW vehicle elements, and will begin a fighting withdrawal back towards FOB Kraslj using any route necessary. Once all units have returned to the base successfully, the operation will end and debriefing will commence.

Administration/Logistics

Resupply
Due to the nature of this mission, logistical elements from FOB Kraslj will be able to support us in a limited capacity in the field after operations have commenced. All preparations should be made by team leaders to ensure they have sufficient supplies to last the duration of the mission. The accompanying vehicle section, callsign OUTLAW, are available to carry reserve supplies for all BANDIT ELEMENTS.

Medical
PAKs are available to combat medics while in the 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
BANDIT 1	250mHz	40mHz	SFC Jenkins Squad Commander (≤28)
BANDIT 1-1	251mHz	250mHz	SP3 Veagance Fireteam Leader (≤6)
BANDIT 1-2	252mHz	250mHz	SP3 Bossatron Acting Fireteam Leader (≤5)
OUTLAW 2	260mHz	40mHz	SP1 Wavan (Ret.) AFV Section Commander
OUTLAW 2-1	261mHz	260mHz	MSP Mohawk AFV Crewman (Commander)

Considerations
In accordance with SOP