OPERATIONS ORDER
Operation Fault Line (2018), Fall From Grace

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Situation

Background Information
2 US Rangers "fell" from a damaged UH-60 Blackhawk during the exfil from Superior Ridge. Initial communication suggests both were wounded with one unconcious. The last transmittion we recieved was that IS forces were closing on their position and they had to retreat North. Search and Rescue teams are dispatched to recover the missing rangers.

Friendly Forces
1x SF Search and Rescue team 2x MRZR

Supporting Assets
None present

Enemy Forces
Small camps and remnants from the destroyed stronghold are believed to be hunting the rangers. Infantry - Likely Armour - Unlikely, but could still show, be cautious. Improvised fighting vehicles - Likely

Mission

Tasking
2 US Rangers from Romeo Platoon, PFC Gendalorf and SP2 Taru, are missing in action following a daring extract from Superior Ridge. Both are wounded with PFC Gendalorf being reportedly unconscious at last communication. Their last communication indicated they were under fire and were retreating North into the Valley. Small villages in Superior Valley are likely fall back points so they should be searched, though it is unknown if the locals are sympathetic to IS or not. The Valley is also known to have some cave systems so they will also need searched. Since their fall back we have had no communication from either Ranger. As such, we are operating on the belief their radio equipment has been captured by the enemy, we cannot use their main or emergency frequencies on the ground to contact them. Their overall status is unknown, they may be captured, dead or on the run. PID is extremely important, both Rangers were low on supplies having just taken part in the Stronghold assault and as such they may be using non-standard weaponry.

End-state
Mission Success; PFC Gendalorf and SP2 Taru recovered alive. If they are already dead, we must recover their bodies. Mission Failure; Either Ranger captured.

Execution

Commander's Intent
Search and Rescue lost Grunts

Tasks and Sequencing
Classic search and rescue operation, two grunts had the bright idea of what was reported as "falling" out of their exfil helicopter when the tail rotor packed up in hostile terrain. Their current whereabouts is unknown but we have ID'd some population centers nearby which could hold some clues. Intent is to find the location of the incident investigate that area then continue onto other possible routes of movement. Plan will be altered on the fly depending on what we find.

Administration/Logistics

Resupply
In accordance with SOP

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
BERSERKER 1	250mHz	40mHz	MSG Crossy SF Commander (≤45)
BERSERKER 2	260mHz	40mHz	MSP Mattjamco SF Team Leader (≤6)

Considerations
In accordance with SOP