OPERATIONS ORDER
Operation Panther (1969), Tandemonium Part III

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Situation

Background Information
With seizure of the POW camp and liberation of the 1st crew member, followed by a patrol through the jungle to locate and destroy enemy caches before rescuing the 2nd crew member from Bin Lao Swamp, we are hoping to act out on the intel found in the previous 2 missions to locate and rescue the final of the 3 crew members that went down with the MEDIVAC bird, while looking to deal a decisive strike against VC, NVA and Pathet Lao forces in the area to cripple their logistical capability and slow down the influx of supplies down the Ho Chi Minh trail.

Friendly Forces
Conducting the operation is an Air Cavalry platoon from the 1st Cavalry Division. Consisting of 2 squads, they are equipped with means of combating both infantry and armor threats in the area, as well as communicating with supporting air assets that will accompany them. One of those assets is the CH-47 Chinook that is tasked with infil and exfil duties as well as logistical support from main base should it be required. The other, however, is an asset graciously delegated to us by the 20th Special Operations Squadron, also familiar as "The Green Hornets". They are in charge of close air support with their USAF modified UH-1P "Hornet" that has 2 M134 Miniguns and a mixed payload of Willy Pete and 17 pounder Hydras.

Supporting Assets
While we have no other friendly assets directly assisting us in the area, we are still looking for at least 1 POW from the crashed helicopter. As such, caution is advised and PID should be strictly adhered to AT ALL TIMES. For ease of recognition, the countersign will be challenged with the code word "ISHMAEL" and met with a password response of "AHAB", as that was given to us by the 2 rescued POWs that they would use in the field and is most likely the active standing order for the 3rd member we are looking for still.

Enemy Forces
In response to our aggression and movement earlier in the day, the enemy has began reinforcing the 2 garrisons they have in the area located around Base Area 316, which are used as a main logistical hub by the NVA, VC and Pathet Lao forces to bolster their troops along the Ho Chi Minh Trail, as well as being used as training camps for the locals before being moved out to Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. Expect heavy resistance and light armor presence.

Mission

Tasking
As such, it is your mission to secure both of those compounds, eliminate any and all enemy threats in an effort to cripple their presence, and hopefully take the burden of our boys fighting in Vietnam by slowing down the flow of supplies to the frontline. Other than that, you are to keep an eye out for any POW detainment facilities or intel that might narrow down where our 3rd missing soldier is.

End-state
Once all objectives have been accomplished, you will ENDEX in the field or back in base depending on the amount of infrastructure damage caused and any remaining enemy presence in the area.

Execution

Commander's Intent
Lima, supported by FOX, has been tasked to retrieve at least one POW, as well as gather intel on SOG patrol members Missing in Action. ALL CALLSIGNS are to be on the lookout for POWs, as well as the MIA's from CYCLOPS

Tasks and Sequencing
Phase 0: All LIMA will mount FOX 5-1's CH-47 and conduct a landing at LZ Pequod, providing ARD until it is safe to proceed. Phase 1: LIMA 1 clears the road up to OBJ BILDAD LIMA 2 investigates the radio post west of LZ PEQUOD Phase 2: after a foot march along Lima DoT, LIMA 1 will approach OBJ PELEG from the western lowlands, while LIMA 2 provides initial overwatch on the southern side of OBJ PELEG

Administration/Logistics

Resupply
emergency logpak can be provided by FOX 5-1, requested through LIMA 6

Medical
In accordance with SOP

Rules of Engagement
In accordance with SOP

Fire Support Plan
In accordance with SOP

Close Air Support
FOX 5-1 for gun support, FOX 5 for gunship support

Command/Signal

Communications Plan

Callsign	Primary Frequency	Superior Frequency	ACTUAL
LIMA 9	40mHz	37mHz	SPC Zuka (Ret.) Platoon Commander (≤45)
LIMA 1	250mHz	40mHz	PFC ryyszla Squad Leader (≤15)
LIMA 1-1	251mHz	250mHz	SSG Hrusi Fireteam Leader (≤6)
LIMA 1-2	252mHz	250mHz	SP1 LegacyStetson Acting Fireteam Leader (≤5)
LIMA 2	260mHz	40mHz	MSP Dreolic Squad Leader (≤15)
LIMA 2-1	261mHz	260mHz	SP3 Bossatron Fireteam Leader (≤6)
LIMA 2-2	262mHz	260mHz	SP3 Ellpuk Acting Fireteam Leader (≤5)
FOX 5-1	81mHz	80mHz	PFC FrOzT Rotary Crew Chief (General)

Considerations
Signal - Red: enemy position - Orange: friendly vehicle requiring support - Purple: friendly MASCAS - Blue or Green: friendly position - White: concealment