OPERATIONS ORDER
Operation Everglade (1984), Ashes to Ashes

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Situation

Background Information
U.S. Army Motorized Weapons Platoon Kilo plan to retake the strategically vital town of Ratzlingen with the support of SOCOM forces flanking through the previously annihilated battlefields of F Company... (APCs are 2x M113) (Mortar section has access to chemical rounds) (All units provided with respirators)

Friendly Forces
1x U.S Army Motorized Weapons Platoon 2x M113s 1x SF Section 1x Mortar Section

Supporting Assets
Additional u.s army forces are defending south of ratzlingen.

Enemy Forces
Due to the front line confrontation, the enemy are expected to field APC, IFVs, MBTs and special forces along with their entrenched infantry.

Mission

Tasking
Exploit the weakness of the enemy's northern flank and encircle their fortified positions in and around ratzlingen.

End-state
Ratzlingen secured, enemy frontline destroyed.

Execution

Commander's Intent
The purpose of the mission is to clear OPFOR positions in the towns of Jarlitz and Ratzlingen, as well as OPFOR SF operations in woodlines WEST of Rosche, ahead of offensive operations to capture Rosche

Tasks and Sequencing
Above: The AO Above: Sector 1 Above: Sector 3 Above: Sectors 2&4 The mission is divided into two schemes of Maneuver, each with two main parts. The first scheme, to be conducted by KILO 1 and KILO 2 sees the completion of OBJ ALAMO and OBJ CANAE, the clearance of Jarlitz and Ratzlingen respectively. The idea here is to circumvent OPFOR defensive line on the WEST of Ratzlingen by reaking Jarlitz and hitting Ratzlingen from the rear The second scheme, conducted by KILO 3 sees the completion of OBJ BOSWORTH and OBJ DUNKIRK, the clearance of OPFOR SF camps and recon ops in Hohes Holz, and destruction of a comms outpost somewhere in the woods WEST of Klein Malchau. PHASE 0 PHASE 0 Phase 0 sees KILO 9 maneuver in vehicles to DM1-P with a secondary DM marked nearby before splitting into the two SOM. Actions on contact whilst on route are to PUSH THROUGH unless determined otherwise by convoy lead. PHASE 1 SECTOR 1 We have the option for INDIA 9 to conduct FM (Chem) on OBJ ALAMO, prior to engaging. This should allow BLUFOR wearing CHEMRES masks to make short work of the remaining defenders. KILO 1 and KILO 2 will proceed to capture areas in predetermined fashion, with KILO 1 mainly clearing the NORTH of the sector and KILO 2 SOUTH. Depending on level of resistance squads should be able to work on each area independently, however BLUFOR can and should expect to deviate to support where necessary. SECTOR 2 KILO 3 will find and eliminate any OPFOR SF operating in OBJ BOSWORTH, destroy any caches found, and utilise INDIA 9to eliminate sightings of OPFOR positions outside the AO. PHASE 2 SECTOR 3 KILO 1 and KILO 2 will mount up, and proceed to SECTOR 3 towards DM2-P. Upon arrival, we may encounter strong resistance, however if hasty, most OPFOR forces may still be on standby on the WEST of OBJ CANAE. Either way, OBJ CANAE should become more challenging as we progress. As previous, INDIA 9 will be on hand to soften any military targets and requests should be made directly through KILO 7. SECTOR 4 KILO 3 will find and eliminate any OPFOR SF operating in OBJ DUNKIRK, destroy the comms station we suspect is there, and utilise INDIA 9to eliminate sightings of OPFOR positions outside the AO. If completed they should hastily move to support OBJ CANAE. PHASE 3 (OPTIONAL) Phase 3 will involve the optional OBJ EDGEHILL to move to clear Molbath. Approach to this objective will be decided in-field.

Administration/Logistics

Resupply
ALL CALLSIGNS will cross the LD fully loaded according to the units SOP. These supplies will come from the staging area. This basic load is expected to sustain the team throughout the mission, without support. Emergency resupply will be coordinated through KILO 9 and delivered by GROUND by ZULU H Vehicles requesting assistance will have a delayed response due to distance from BLUFOR FOB. Vehicles should take precautions and act as support, rather than assault units.

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

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

Fire Support Plan
IDF(HE) and IDF(Chem) provided by INDIA 9 and authorised via KILO 7 , in accordance with SOP.

Close Air Support
In accordance with SOP

Command/Signal

Communications Plan

Callsign	Primary Frequency	Superior Frequency	ACTUAL
KILO 9	40mHz	37mHz	Capt WhiteWolf Platoon Commander (≤45)
KILO 1	250mHz	40mHz	LtCol James Squad Leader (≤15)
KILO 1-1	251mHz	250mHz	Cpl Roy Callaghan (Ret.) Fireteam Leader (≤6)
KILO 1-2	252mHz	250mHz	SP3 Poet Acting Fireteam Leader (≤5)
KILO 1-3	253mHz	250mHz	MSP Mattjamco AFV Crewman (Commander)
KILO 2	260mHz	40mHz	Cpl Applechaser Squad Leader (≤15)
KILO 2-1	261mHz	260mHz	SP1 Minipily Fireteam Leader (≤6)
KILO 2-2	262mHz	260mHz	PFC Oki Acting Fireteam Leader (≤5)
KILO 2-3	263mHz	260mHz	Sgt Grezvany13 AFV Crewman (Commander)
KILO 3	270mHz	40mHz	1Lt Aiedail SF Commander (≤45)
INDIA 9	60mHz	37mHz	SFC Kevin Fire Support Chief
LIMA 4	70mHz	43mHz	SP3 Kat Logistics Support Chief

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