OPERATIONS ORDER
Operation Valiant Guardian (2020), Artery Severe

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Situation

Background Information
Knowing that the mission is most likely a one way trip, the elements of Sokolovi Battalion, B Coy, are going ahead in executing a daring plan to cut a vital supply route between Beketov and and the airbase at Malye Kuptsy. At the same time, an Airborne platoon will drop south of Monakhovo to attempt to capture the two bridges, an arty base and anti-air position around the Treshka river. If both elements are successful, the main airbase and the rest of the area across the Treshka river will be cut-off from resupply.

Friendly Forces
1x Mechanized Platoon with; 2x Pandur II APC 1x M1025 1x repair and ressupply M1025

Supporting Assets
The old tollbooth has been converted into a police checkpoint. It is unknown if the police force is collaborating with the occupying force as such, any encountered police officer should be urged to either move north into friendly lines or return to Beketov. An Airborne platoon is attempting the same on the two crossings south of the Airbase.

Enemy Forces
Recent UAV reconnaissance shows that the enemy is curently in-progress of building defensive fortifications on the south bank of the Treshka river, north of the MSR connecting Beketov and the main airbase near Malye Kuptsy, as well as to the east of Armanihka. The west bank of the river is heavily mined at the 3 shallow crossings and the two most western road crossings show no activity. It should be noted, that the village of Bolshie Kuptsy was heavily bombarded during the invasion, but UAV footage shows, that the trenchline to the south of the village has been completly removed. UAV also spoted infantry supported by APCs and IFVs in FOBs at two locations as well as a logistical base just norht of the petrol station. The enemy will not expect us to hit them here, as such the initial assault should not encounter much resistance, but once the enemy realizes whats going on, we can expect the full force to attempt to re-take the bridge.

Mission

Tasking
Taking and holding the main MSR connecting Beketov and the main airbase near Malye Kuptsy.

End-state
If the bridge has been sucesfully held, the platoon will be reinforced by the rest of the company. If the bridge can't be held, the platoon is to break contact and move back north east across the river.

Execution

Commander's Intent
The purpose of this mission is to cut the strategically important supply route along P-148 between Beketov and the airbase near Malye Kuptsy. This is part of a larger scheme intended to deprive the enemy in the Beketov region of further reinforcement and resupply. We will secure an area around a bridge where the river Treshka forks, and hold this against all enemy counter attack while follow up units move in.

Tasks and Sequencing
PHASE 0 The platoon will be formed up in convoy at Mikhalevo, before departing to a dropoff in enemy territory close to the objectives. Blacksmith will be providing initial transport for Lightning 1 and 2 into the AO. We will take a route along a dry riverbed in order to avoid detection along enemy held roads. PHASE 1 The infantry squads will advance SouthWest at speed in order to cross the river and penetrate the partially constructed trenchlines. Once firmly across, 1st squad will clear South, clearing the enemy logistical base and FOB as priority targets with support from Reaper. 2nd squad will push West to secure the military checkpoint and the bridge. PHASE 2 With the SouthEast bank of the river Treshka secure, 2nd squad will be tasked to cross Westwards to secure the town of Armanikha and the FOB located therein. They will cooperate with Reaper for all transport and fire support requirements they may have. At this point the enemy is likely to have begun dispatching QRF. For this reason, 1st squad will remain on the East bank, going firm in the best available defensive positions to cover the MSR P-148 from Beketov, the most likely avenue of enemy reinforcements. PHASE 3 With military targets either side of the bridge neutralised, we will enter a defensive disposition to hold out while follow up elements arrive to relieve us and continue the fight.

Administration/Logistics

Resupply
Upon dropping Lightning at the designated drop-off, Blacksmith will RTB to change personnel transports for trucks loaded for battlefield repairs and resupply. They will then be on standby to provide logistical support throughout, to be coordinated through Lightning 8.

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
LIGHTNING 9	40mHz	37mHz	SP1 Wavan (Ret.) Platoon Leader
LIGHTNING 1	250mHz	40mHz	SPC Edoardo Squad Leader
LIGHTNING 1-1	251mHz	250mHz	SP3 Bossatron Fireteam Leader
LIGHTNING 1-2	252mHz	250mHz	SP3 Kilo Junior Team Leader
LIGHTNING 2	260mHz	40mHz	SP1 Minipily Squad Leader
LIGHTNING 2-1	261mHz	260mHz	SSG Jenkins Fireteam Leader
LIGHTNING 2-2	262mHz	260mHz	2Lt Zuka Junior Team Leader
REAPER 3	270mHz	40mHz	SP2 BuLLDoG. APC/IFV Section Commander
BLACKSMITH 4	70mHz	43mHz	SP2 TomH Logistics Support Chief
OZONE H	87mHz	37mHz	SSG Kerry Senior Game Master

Considerations
In accordance with SOP