OPERATIONS ORDER
Operation Everglade (1984), Battle for Norrfjorden (Part 1)

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Situation

Background Information
After a heavy Snowstorm has hit the North on Norway, US Forces stationed in Norrfjorden lost communication with the Northern Installations. Bear, a Motorized Platoon, is dispatched to check up on friendly positions. Advisory: This is a side-story to the main Everglade Storyline Assets: 2x M1025 (M2) 2x M1036 (M220/TOW)

Friendly Forces
Motorized Infantry Platoon: 2x Infantry Squads mounted in 2x M939 Cav: Humvees: 2x M1025 (M2) 2x M1036 (M220/TOW)

Mission

Tasking
Find and investigate stations with lost contact.

Execution

Commander's Intent
The purpose of the mission is to inspect the installations in the North. And re-establish communication lines.

Tasks and Sequencing
PHASE 0 Once all elements have sorted there gear we will form up on briefing area. Last checks will be done here and last minute verbal brief will be given. PHASE 1 After brief Convoy will be formed on the road outside the base Convoy formation will be: BEAR 3 BEAR 3-1 , BEAR 1 , BEAR 9 ,VIXEN 4-1 BEAR 2 BEAR 3-2 , BEAR 3-3 . BEAR 3 Is in charge of convoy parameters (speed ,distance) and any actions on. BEAR 9 retains overal command incase off changed mission parameters. GROUNDHOG 4 Will prepare repair and Supply trucks for when snowstorm assessment is known PHASE 2 BEAR 9 Will organize support where needed to re establish communication with the bases PHASE 3 Convoy will move back towards FOB for some quite R&R.

Administration/Logistics

Resupply
GROUNDHOG 4 Needs to prepare a repair and supply truck to help re- establish once Bear has made contact with the installations.

Medical
- Medical support will be conducted using supporting elements (PAK off Field) - VIXEN 4-1 will organize any medical aid needed at the Northern bases.

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
BEAR 9	40mHz	37mHz	SFC Kevin Platoon Commander (≤45)
BEAR 1	250mHz	40mHz	2Lt SkullCollector Squad Leader (≤15)
BEAR 1-1	251mHz	250mHz	Fireteam Leader (≤6)
BEAR 1-2	252mHz	250mHz	SP3 Maximized Fireteam Leader (≤6)
BEAR 2	260mHz	40mHz	Sgt Jochem (Ret.) Squad Leader (≤15)
BEAR 2-1	261mHz	260mHz	Fireteam Leader (≤6)
BEAR 2-2	262mHz	260mHz	PFC HybridRage Fireteam Leader (≤6)
BEAR 3	270mHz	40mHz	SFC Jenkins Light Vehicle Section Commander
GROUNDHOG 4	70mHz	43mHz	SP3 Kat Logistics Support Chief
VIXEN 4-1	71mHz	70mHz	SP1 BuLLDoG. CMT Leader

Considerations
Succession of Command BEAR 9 , BEAR 8 ,BEAR 1 ,BEAR 2 ,BEAR 3 Signal - Red: enemy position - Orange: friendly vehicle requiring support - Purple: friendly MASCAS - Blue or Green: friendly position - White: concealment Communication plan: To make the platoon net only for tactical communications BEAR 3 need to contact on 70 for resupply/ repair request. BEAR 8 Will keep track of any status and communicate with GROUNDHOG 4 to get it arranged. Note BEAR 3 can have there separate elements report on 70 , this is at the elements and his own discretion this is too keep platoon organized more. Platoon Net : 40 Used for Tactical planning and communications Support net : 70 GROUNDHOG 4 ,VIXEN ,BEAR 8 Communications net Repair request