OPERATIONS ORDER
GWOT Theatre (2001-2028), Operation Scorpio

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Situation

Background Information
A few days ago, Al Qaeda clashed with local militia in the town of Obupala in Angola. British forces in the area are concerned about the civilian casualties and are moving in to evacuate. The road into the city is believed to be mined and must be cleared in order for IDAP to attempt civilian evacuation.

Friendly Forces
FOXTROT Platoon - 1st Battalion, 3rd East Anglian Regiment With; - 2x Coyote tactical support vehicle - 2x Land Rover - 1x Armed Land Rover

Supporting Assets
- CHARLIE platoon waiting to be relieved - IDAP convoy will arrive to obupala after the road is clear

Enemy Forces
Unknown numbers of AQ fighters

Mission

Tasking
- Relive Charlie Platoon - Clearing the road of IED's and enemy checkpoints - Securing the town to allow IDAP to perform an evacuation

End-state
- Charlie Platoon relieved - Road cleared of IED's - Civilians evacuated from Obupala - Platoon returned to FOB

Execution

Commander's Intent
The purpose of this mission, is to act as the "on-call" unit for friendly forces clearing the road to the town of Obupala and conducting humanitarian operations in the town. If called upon to relieve CHARLIE platoon, FOXTROT 9 will conduct 3 objectives: 1. To clear the road to OBJ GOLD of XORD. 2. To clear the surroundings of the road to OBJ GOLD of Al Qaeda (AQ) presence 3. To secure OBJ GOLD from any Al Qaeda presence

Tasks and Sequencing
FOXTROT 1 If called upon FOXTROT 9 must be ready to move to take over from CHARLIE and support as needed. FOXTROT consists of 2 x motorised infantry squads, each owning a Coyote and Land Rover. FOXTROT also has embedded EOD specialists who will operate with FOXTROT 8 to provide XORD detection and disposal throughout. PHASE 1 FOXTROT will mount up, convoy order: FOXTROT 1 FOXTROT 9 FOXTROT 2 and move to CHARLIE or as otherwise specified, then conduct an infantry-pace move down the road. FOXTROT 9 suggests that FOXTROT 1-0 & 2-0 rotate drivers/gunners as needed as infantry will most likely be dismounted and moving in protection of the vehicles. FOXTROT will deal with any XORD or AQ threat as needed including breaking off to deal with any camps or spotters identified. PHASE 2 Upon entry to OBJ GOLD, FOXTROT 9 will patrol WEST to EAST through the town, with FOXTROT 1 on the North and FOXTROT 2 on the SOUTH. IT IS IMPERITIVE THAT CIVILIANS ARE SUPPORTED, OFFERED RATIONS, AND OTHERWISE TREATED AS FRIENDLY. FOXTROT will identify potential AQ affiliated civilians, locations, or other points/persons of interest and ensure that OBJ GOLD is secure. ENDEX upon confirmed security of OBJ GOLD. ACTIONS ON - XORD found on road to OBJ GOLD -- Platoon halt, ARD, call for EOD if not already on site - Contact on road to OBJ gold -- Protect vehicles and EODs in ARD - Camps or guerilla staging spotted -- 1 x Squad to dismount and move to engage, 1 x Squad to secure convoy - Large AQ presence of OBJ GOLD -- Secure OBJ GOLD by eliminating threat - Situation require EVAC from OBJ GOLD -- FOXTROT 9 to call IDAP for civilian support. FOXTROT to protect civilian extraction, and retire

Administration/Logistics

Resupply
ALL CALLSIGNS will cross the LD fully loaded according to the units SOP inc. loading vehicles with resupply. These supplies will come from the staging area. This basic load is expected to sustain the team throughout the mission, without support.

Medical
The primary means of MEDEVAC is by GROUND conducted by FOXTROT 7 and requested via FOXTROT 8 - Medical support will be conducted in field (PAK in Field)

Rules of Engagement
CPERS should be turned over to FOXTROT 8 for evacuation to the rear.

Fire Support Plan
In accordance with SOP

Close Air Support
In accordance with SOP

Command/Signal

Communications Plan

Callsign	Primary Frequency	Superior Frequency	ACTUAL
FOXTROT 9	40mHz	37mHz	Capt WhiteWolf Platoon Commander (≤45)
FOXTROT 1	250mHz	40mHz	Cpl Jeb Saur Squad Leader (≤15)
FOXTROT 1-1	251mHz	250mHz	CSM Vyqe Fireteam Leader (≤6)
FOXTROT 1-2	252mHz	250mHz	PFC Sack Fireteam Leader (≤6)
FOXTROT 2	260mHz	40mHz	Cpl Melon Squad Leader (≤15)
FOXTROT 2-1	261mHz	260mHz	SP3 Ellpuk Fireteam Leader (≤6)
FOXTROT 2-2	262mHz	260mHz	SFC Kevin Fireteam Leader (≤6)

Considerations
Signal - Red: enemy position - Orange: friendly vehicle requiring support - Purple: friendly MASCAS - Blue or Green: friendly position - White: concealment - Yellow: Identified markers for demolition