OPERATIONS ORDER
Operation Pavise (2022), Day 4
OPERATIONS OFFICER
United Task Force
UNITAF Forces East Africa
Lt Gen Chad P. Franks
CMDR CJTF USCENTCOM
MacDill Air Force Base Tampa, U.S.
--- OPERATIONS ORDER ---
Situation
Background InformationMolatian forces have begun an assault into Afrene territory. We are waiting on an official political update in regards to war declaration, but with NATO forces being assaulted at Numbo a retaliation is necessary.
Following the Militariga Molatia [MM, Mike-Mike, the official Molatian armed forces] attack on Numbo, NATO HQ has authorised a covert strike against hostile military assets on Taris Island. Taris Island is one of the main military infrastructure and support areas for the whole of Molatia. Friendly AAC forces are meanwhile attempting to hold the MM assault in Numbo and are buying time for UNITAF's attack.
Several key installations and targets have been identified and marked and are to be engaged at the ground CO's discretion.
Mission
TaskingUNITAF is directed to conduct a night time attack on key MM targets around Taris Island. Maintaining stealth for as long as possible will allow the task force to take defenders by surprise and destroy vital equipment and supplies before any significant enemy response is brought to bear. Key targets as follows;
Primary Tasking
- MM Kalimbo - The main installation on Taris Island, Kalimbo military base is currently being used as a secure storage site for a vast number of armoured vehicles and a handful of their crews. Dismantling this base and the assets within will strike a huge blow to Molatian forces and prevent the assets from being used against AAC forces.
- Taris Supply Depot - A large military supply depot, TSD houses weaponry, munitions, rations and various other military cargo.
- Taris Military Communications Hub - A well-fortified comm hub, intel suggests this installation may house state secrets of which NATO are keen on uncovering.
Secondary Tasking
- FOB Tarisol - A local garrison mostly concerned with keeping the small civilian presence on Taris Island in check, dismantling the FOB may help destablise the area.
- Downed Scout Helo - One of our scout helicopters was off-course and was shot down over Taris Island. We have marked the location of the crash site accurate to 100m. Recovering the flight recorder and any living crew are a long shot but divert the resources if possible.
- Camp Mongoose - A small ammo dump and garrison overlooking the river mouth, dismantling this camp may aid any future assaults upriver.
Execution
Tasks and SequencingCOMMANDERS INTENT: The commanders intent is to complete all primary and secondary assigned tasks for the assigned mission while minimising loss of allied and civillian life, collateral damage and detection.
RULES OF ENGAGEMENT:
UNITAF is authorized to use lethal force on all hostiles including any armed civilians acting with clear hostile intent. Additionally, the task force is required to minimize collateral casualties and property damage and treat any prisoners or detainees humanely.
The ground forces commander instructs strict weapons protocol to maintain stealth at all possible times, engaging the enemy only as required by the mission, the use of silencers and night vision is mandatory.
STARTEX
PHASE 0
- OUTLAW platoon moved by BLACKSMITH via sea to INSERTION at north beachhead - travel time from FOB Lion - 9 MIKES
- ALL CALLSIGNS move south maintaining stealth, to RECCE and SECURE the BLUE ZONE
- BLACKSMITH dead drops an ammo cache on the northern beachead
- BLACKSMITH proceeds north on standby
PHASE 1
- ALPHA and BRAVO will position for a joint assault on MM Kalimbo in PHASE 1
- CHARLIE will position to assault Taris MilCom Hub in PHASE 1
- OUTLAW initiates all assaulting elements - setting off pre-placed explosives on all entry bridge structures
- ALL ELEMENTS ASSAULT THEIR PHASE 1 OBJECTIVES
PHASE 2
- ALPHA proceeds directly to PHASE 2 area of operations to link up with CHARLIE
- CHARLIE proceeds on the north coast to link up with ALPHA
- ALPHA CHARLIE jointly assault objectives in PHASE 2 AO
- BRAVO proceeds directly to the CRASH SITE and to patrol the PHASE 2 SECTOR BRAVO
- When secure BRAVO joins ALPHA CHARLIE in north western AO
PHASE 3
- BLACKSMITH to approach assigned EXTRACTION POINT
- ALL CALLSIGNS regroup at north of HILL 37, east of Tansol for Naval EXTRACTION
- EXTRACTION OF ALL CALLSIGNS BY BLACKSMITH
PHASE 4
- ALL CALLSIGNS to sing happy birthday to Sgt Attackbee on route home
ENDEX
Should all primary objectives be met, the operation will be considered a success.
Equipment
- 3x MkV SOC Patrol Boats
Battle Drills and Actions On
Will be conducted in accordance with unit SOP.
MEDIVAC & CASEVAC PLANS
Will be conducted in accordance with unit SOP.
Administration/Logistics
ResupplyIn accordance with SOP
Medical
In accordance with SOP
Rules of Engagement
Enemy Forces
Militariga Molatia forces are spread thin across the northern side of the archipelago due to their assault on Afrene. As a result Taris Island has reduced garrisons. FOB Bastion is a well-defended fort island with Anti-Air capabilities- avoid this area until we can more effectively engage it. The area surrounding it as marked on the map is the estimated effective range of Bastion's AA weaponry.
Maintain stealth for as long as possible to avoid QRFs being brought to bear on you. If you are discovered you may attempt to disengage and relocate to recover stealth, MM forces may assume that one of Afrene's insurgent forces was behind the attack and send a less effective QRF. During Broken Sun we discovered that MM forces may use search helicopters to find your positions.
MM forces are currently under-equipped for night warfare; very few regular soldiers and guards have night vision equipment (around 1 in 10), however specialist forces with effective equipment may be sent as QRFs should your force be spotted. The north side of Isla Hazena has military installations which will give away your position and intent, it is recommended you avoid this area.
Civillian Population
Civilian presence on Taris Island has been noted, and whilst most of the civilians on the island work for the Molatian military in some capacity, HQ stresses that unarmed civilian targets must not be engaged or harassed. Collateral damage in civilian areas must also be avoided.
SUCCESSION OF COMMAND
THE OPERATION WILL BE LEAD BY CAPTAIN JAMES (COMMANDER GROUND FORCES) AND THEN BY SECTION COMMAND SENIORITY A, B, C AND THEN BY RANK.
CALLSIGNS
WILL BE CONDUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH UNIT SOP, SEE ORBAT FOR FREQUENCIES AND CALLSIGNS.
Fire Support Plan
In accordance with SOP
Close Air Support
In accordance with SOP
Command/Signal
Communications Plan
Callsign | Primary Frequency | Superior Frequency | ACTUAL |
---|---|---|---|
OUTLAW 9 | 40mHz | 37mHz | Maj James Platoon Leader |
ALPHA 1 | 250mHz | 40mHz | SP3 Zero (Ret.) Squad Leader |
ALPHA 1-1 | 251mHz | 250mHz | SFC Skelly (Ret.) Fireteam Leader |
ALPHA 1-2 | 252mHz | 250mHz | PFC Trifle (Ret.) Fireteam Leader |
BRAVO 2 | 260mHz | 40mHz | 1Lt Ben (Ret.) Squad Leader |
BRAVO 2-1 | 261mHz | 260mHz | Pvt Dobbie Fireteam Leader |
BRAVO 2-2 | 262mHz | 260mHz | Cpl Pidu (Ret.) Fireteam Leader |
CHARLIE 1 | 362mHz | 361mHz | SP3 Attackbee (Ret.) Squad Leader |
CHARLIE 1-1 | 281mHz | 362mHz | PFC J. Wilson (Ret.) Fireteam Leader |
CHARLIE 1-2 | 282mHz | 362mHz | SPC Johannes (Ret.) Fireteam Leader |
BLACKSMITH 1 | 350mHz | 60mHz | SSG Kevin Logistics Support Chief |
In accordance with SOP
CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS
TEAMSPEAK IP: ops.unitedtaskforce.netGAME SERVER IP (Direct Connect): ops.unitedtaskforce.net
GAME SERVER PASSWORD: issued on Discord
TIMINGS
SERVER OPENS: 1630hrs UTCFORM UP: 1700hrs UTC
ANNOUNCEMENTS/BRIEFING: 1715hrs UTC
STEP OFF: 1725hrs UTC
END-EX: 1900-2000hrs UTC APPROX
All are GMT/UTC