OPERATIONS ORDER
Operation Honeybadger (2001), Drawdown 2002 (Part II)

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Situation

Background Information
After Delta Platoon's successful airborne assault and capture of the Taliban stronghold town of Kallista, a mechanized convoy led by Charlie Platoon seek to strike deep into the heart of neighboring Taliban territory in order to establish a new front line and to relieve pressure from Delta...

Friendly Forces
US Army Motorised Stryker Platoon.

Supporting Assets
N/A

Enemy Forces
During the convoy, we can expect an increased level of enemy presence, predominantly infantry and technicals supported by ACPs and IFVs.

Mission

Tasking
The primary objective of our mission is to establish a new frontline deep into the heart of enemy territory in order to relieve pressure from Delta platoon.

End-state
Convoy completed and enemy forces suppressed.

Execution

Commander's Intent
The purpose of this mission is to identify and eliminate key hostile positions to shape hostile pressure away from Delta. From the end-state, surveying for and establishing a FARP shall follow in preparation of further breaching operations.

Tasks and Sequencing
PHASE 0 CHARLIE PLATOON prepares a Stryker convoy with embedded logistical vehicles for shaping operations. The desired end point is the coal mine in grid 0603. All combat teams must be armed and supplied for the duration, involving MOUT CQC and room clearing action. Convoy Commander: SIERRA 8 Actions-on: PUSH THROUGH Medical Emergency: COIL, declare LZ Convoy Order: CHARLIE 1-3 -- LIMA 4-1 & CHARLIE 8 -- CHARLIE 2-3 -- LIMA 4-2 & CHARLIE 9 -- CHARLIE 3-3 PHASE 1 Wide bend in grids 047112 and 046097 are a potential ambush hazard. Temirah suspected hostile occupied, hostile-aligned. Charlie convoy establishes assault point from WP P1-1 to dismount. LIMA remains. CHARLIE 3 splits south to clear Compounds 3-1 through 3-8 as coordinated by CHARLIE 8. Strykers establish southwest to southeast perimeter in support. CHARLIE 1 & 2 travelling overwatch towards AP P1-2, NE of Temirah. Clear the town building by building. 1 on east flank, 2 on west flank. Linear sweep southwards. Platoon converges on PICKUP 1 to re-mount and continue to Phase 2. PHASE 2 Fire & manoeuvre is key in this assault on Binnaz. Sparse vegetation, walls and ruins afford some cover. Bounding and volume of fire in contact must be maintained throughout. Charlie platoon dismounts at DISMOUNT 2. LIMA remains. Platoon bounding overwatch along the road. CHARLIE 2 takes west flank. CHARLIE 3 takes the centre to establish BOF into town as able. CHARLIE 1 takes east flank in a pincer. Squads clear the town as divided by the road along their designated axis. CHARLIE 3 follows when 1 set to bring up the centre to the junction. Platoon re-mounts Strykers at an area south of town, secured by Charlie 1. PHASE 3 Assault on Farhannah in a two-pronged manner. CHARLIE 2 establishes BOF from AP 3-2, west of town. Prepare breach into sector west of the road as 1 & 3 are set at C3-9. CHARLIE 1 & 3 pincer from AP 3-1, north of town. Stryker call signs provide hull-down support by fire. CHARLIE 1 takes east flank. CHARLIE 3 takes west flank. Clear building by building southwards. PHASE 4 Assault on coal mine from west. CHARLIE dismounts north of WP 4. CHARLIE 1 establishes early BOF at AP 4-1. CHARLIE 2 & 3 continue to AP 4-2 to assault from southwest.

Administration/Logistics

Resupply
All combat elements cross LD JUNO fully loaded. LIMA must ensure adequate supply and resupply for the duration of the convoy. Further replenishments from the rear are unlikely. LIMA can use idle time at dismount waypoints to replenish Stryker inventory of supplies for quicker squad rearm on the move.

Medical
Primary means of MEDEVAC is by air through MERT, call sign MIKE, as handled by CHARLIE 8.

Rules of Engagement
CPERS will be made safe, left safe for later evacuation to the rear.

Fire Support Plan
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Close Air Support
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Command/Signal

Communications Plan

Callsign	Primary Frequency	Superior Frequency	ACTUAL
CHARLIE 9	40mHz	37mHz	2Lt SkullCollector Platoon Leader
CHARLIE 1	250mHz	40mHz	SP3 Noah_Hero Squad Leader
CHARLIE 1-3	253mHz	250mHz	SP3 Felix APC/IFV Crewman (Commander)
CHARLIE 2	260mHz	40mHz	SFC mbaker5114 Squad Leader
CHARLIE 2-3	263mHz	260mHz	SP3 cjmUK APC/IFV Crewman (Commander)
CHARLIE 3	270mHz	40mHz	Sgt MoooCow Squad Leader
CHARLIE 3-3	273mHz	270mHz	MSP Nomad APC/IFV Crewman (Commander)
LIMA 4	70mHz	43mHz	PFC Kat Logistics Support Chief
ZULU H	87mHz	37mHz	SSG Johnson Senior Game Master

Considerations
Succession of Command Dismounted: CHARLIE 9 >> CHARLIE 8 >> CHARLIE 1 > CHARLIE 2 > CHARLIE 3 Convoy Command: CHARLIE 8 Vehicle section command: CHARLIE 8 CONVOY FREQ: VHF 50 All Stryker commanders must monitor their attached squad frequency and overall convoy net for orders.