OPERATIONS ORDER
Operation Valiant Guardian (2020), Iron Saber

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Situation

Background Information
The "Thunderers" from the 2nd Mechanized are with the help of a tank detachment continuing their push west towards the 2nd largest City in the area, Krysneselts (Krasnjeselts). Ultimate goal is to cut-off the enemy's abilities to send reinforcements north and prepeare a staging area to assault the airbase and the city itself. Re-taking of the Military base that was abandoned by our forces during the initial enemy assault will provide a solid base for future operations in the area.

Friendly Forces
Mechanized Infantry Platoon; - 2x BMP 1P - 1x GAZ MRAP - Acts as a backup medical vehincle - 2x HEMTT - 2x UAZ Supported by a tank detachment: - 2x T-73B3 obr. 2016

Supporting Assets
- Friendly forces are patroling the frontlines - Company CMT on standby - Artillery support availible from Camp Karlovac

Enemy Forces
- Troops that are concentrated in the area are a mix of paratroopers and mechanized infantry. - They have APC/IFC and tank support. - Due to the vacinity to the enemy rotary airbase, enemy air treath is expected.

Mission

Tasking
- Cut off the MSR leading north - Liberate Sentsy - Clear and capture the military base and training grouns

End-state
- MSR north sucesfully cut-off - Sentsy liberated - Military base captured

Execution

Commander's Intent
The purpose of the mission is to break through the enemy frontline in the north and capture a Military base to surround the city of Krysneseltsy. End state will be the capture of Objective D for future operations to put further pressure on Krysneseltsy.

Tasks and Sequencing
Throughout the operation KNIGHT 2 & 3 will act as transport when required and be attached to a KING element each when required. Sector 1 - KING 1 will move to Dismount-1 and move through sector 1, clearing Objective A, which is expected to be re-occupied and dealing with enemy patrols on the way, regrouping with KING 2 on AP-1. - KING 2 will move to Dismount-2 and move through sector 1, clearing Objective B and dealing with enemy patrols on the way, regrouping with KING 1 on AP-1. - KNIGHT 9 & 1 to be shadowing KING callsigns, keeping 100-300 meters distance in the forest area's to avoid getting targeted by enemy AT. Sector 2 - From AP-1 KING 1 & 2 will move to clear Objective C, KING 2 to clear the Warehouse and Tractor Workshop, the later forming into a BOF to cover KING 1 whilst they clear the southern part of Objective C, after which each squad will clear their respective areas as marked. - KING 9 & 1 to cover from BOF-1. Once Cleared, remount into KNIGHT 2 & 3. Sector 3 - From Dismount-3 KING 1 & 2 will move in a bounding approach to objective D and clear it. - KNIGHT 2 & 3 to cover KING elements on approach. - KING 9 & 1 to cover from BOF-2. Sector 4 - Objective E to be attacked from the north through the treeline in a similar manner as objective D.

Administration/Logistics

Resupply
Emergency resupply and LOGPAKs will be coordinated through KING 9 and delivered by GROUND by BISHOP 4. Expected LOGPAK locations at AP-1, after objective C and Objective D.

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

Rules of Engagement
CPERS should be turned over to KING 9 for evacuation to the rear.

Fire Support Plan
Friendly artillery stationed on standby at Joint Camp Karlovac.

Close Air Support
In accordance with SOP

Command/Signal

Communications Plan

Callsign	Primary Frequency	Superior Frequency	ACTUAL
KING 9	40mHz	37mHz	MSP Jari (Ret.) Platoon Leader
KING 1	250mHz	40mHz	SP1 Lexsal (Ret.) Squad Leader
KING 1-1	251mHz	250mHz	SPC Johannes (Ret.) Fireteam Leader
KING 1-2	252mHz	250mHz	SP3 Bossatron Junior Team Leader
KING 2	260mHz	40mHz	PFC ryyszla Squad Leader
KING 2-1	261mHz	260mHz	Sgt Jochem Fireteam Leader
KING 2-2	262mHz	260mHz	SPC Edoardo (Ret.) Junior Team Leader
KNIGHT 9	361mHz	37mHz	SP3 Phili MBT Section Commander
KNIGHT 1	362mHz	361mHz	SSG Jenkins MBT Crewman (Commander)
KNIGHT 2	290mHz	361mHz	SP2 Taru (Ret.) APC/IFV Crewman (Commander)
KNIGHT 3	300mHz	361mHz	SPC Aynzerwulv APC/IFV Crewman (Commander)
BISHOP 4	70mHz	43mHz	SSG Hrusi Logistics Support Chief
CROSSROAD H	87mHz	37mHz	SSG Kerry Senior Game Master

Considerations
KNIGHT 9 will join KING 9, 1 & 2 on platoon freq 40.0 MHZ Signal - Red: enemy position - Orange: friendly vehicle requiring support - Purple: friendly MASCAS - Blue or Green: friendly position - White: concealment