OPERATIONS ORDER
Operation Guardian Angel (2007), Per Mare Per Terram (Part I)

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Situation

Background Information
With the perimeter islands secured, BAF can finally start liberating the island of Panthera. As a first step, Longsword platoon is landing to rescue remnant Loyalist forces and take up a supportive position to aid the main landing to the north.

Friendly Forces
Longsword Platoon Infantry Platoon strengthened by heavy weapons team Lima callsign on standby for Logistics Thunder callsign to the north on standby for AA

Supporting Assets
Loyalist forces on the brink of being overrun in the AO

Enemy Forces
Conventional forces, expect mix of motorized and mechanized assets early. MBTs and Aerial threats are active in the AO.

Mission

Tasking
Land on the main island to rescue a Loyalist Platoon under attack. After securing the town, advance east and cut off Arnoldstein from supply routes and reinforcements. Assist Anvil callsign with the main landing.

End-state
Mission success: Arnoldstein cut off from the rest of the island, Platoon set up ready to assist the main landing. Mission failure: Platoon halted short, Arnoldstein still open for reinforcement and resupply.

Execution

Commander's Intent
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: Secure and relieve surrounded loyalist forces within the town of Tarvisio. SECONDARY OBJECTIVE: Secure appropriate fire support position to assist anvil platoon with their assault. TERTIARY OBJECTIVE: Cripple enemy forces and supply chains supporting the main airfield in the region.

Tasks and Sequencing
PHASE-1 - Platoon will board 3x self-driven RHIB, LIMA 4 load and prepare LCU. - Platoon with proceed to marked IP. - Platoon will assault enemy positions through marked OP/APs. PHASE-2 - LONGSWORD 1 to assault the town of Tarvisio and relieve surrounded Loyalist forces. - LONGSWORD 2 to provide temporary BOF and to assault the town of Riofreddo and Cate del Predil. - LONGSWORD 3 to provide BOF and AT against enemy QRF. PHASE-3 - LONGSWORD 1 to assault the town of Fusine, Ratece and Podkoren to secure route for LIMA 4. - LONGSWORD 2 to secure Laghi Di Fusine and Planica Skijump. - LONGSWORD 3 to provide BOF and AT against enemy QRF.

Administration/Logistics

Resupply
- LONGSWORD 1 and LONGSWORD 2 fielded with ammo bearers to extend fighting duration. - LONGSWORD 3 equipped with Land Rover for personal transportation and munitions. - LIMA 4 to resupply LONGSWORD if/when required.

Medical
- PAK in field.

Rules of Engagement
We to not have the facilities to properly accommodate CPERS. Appropriate SOP to be followed.

Fire Support Plan
- HMS Portland ("Thunder") on station to provide IDF and AA.

Close Air Support
In accordance with SOP

Command/Signal

Communications Plan

Callsign	Primary Frequency	Superior Frequency	ACTUAL
LONGSWORD 9	40mHz	37mHz	SSG Johnson Platoon Leader
LONGSWORD 1	250mHz	40mHz	SP1 Minipily Squad Leader
LONGSWORD 1-1	251mHz	250mHz	SPC Applechaser Fireteam Leader
LONGSWORD 1-2	252mHz	250mHz	SP3 Miksi Junior Team Leader
LONGSWORD 2	260mHz	40mHz	SP2 Taru Squad Leader
LONGSWORD 2-1	261mHz	260mHz	SP3 Bossatron Fireteam Leader
LONGSWORD 2-2	262mHz	260mHz	SPC Aynzerwulv Junior Team Leader
LONGSWORD 3	270mHz	40mHz	SSG Jenkins Infantry Team Leader
LIMA 4	70mHz	43mHz	SP1 Wavan (Ret.) Logistics Support Chief
ZULU H	87mHz	37mHz	SSG Hrusi Senior Game Master

Considerations
LONGSWORD 9 <- LR 87.0 MHZ -> ZULU H LONGSWORD 9 <- LR 86.0 MHZ -> HMS Portland (callsign "Thunder") LONGSWORD 8 <- LR 70.0 MHZ -> LIMA 4