OPERATIONS ORDER
Cold War Theatre (1946-1991), Lynx Offensive I

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Situation

Background Information
Expected Level of Combat : ☆☆☆ Expected Level of RP: ☆ Expected Difficulty: ☆☆ Three-star rating: ☆ Little to none expected ☆☆ Decent amount expected ☆☆☆ Heavy emphasis / main focus of Operation NOTE: This operation requires the CDLC Global Mobilization The Cold War never ended. The Soviet Union never fell and maintained a strong grip on its satellite states. Conflict ignited as Soviet forces crossed into West Germany, triggering a NATO response. NATO counterattacks have slowed their advance and stabilized the front West German forces have now successfully counterattacked deep into the territory of East Germany, however our frontline is overstretched and vulnerable. We're now advancing north to straighten the frontline and consolidate positions before Soviet forces can regroup. A friendly element is advancing to encircle the airport, however they are exposed to the MSR to their east. BULL 2-3 Marder 1A2

Friendly Forces
FOX 1 Mechanized Squad 1 x Marder 1A2 1 x Fuchs 1

Supporting Assets
1 x Mechanized squad, callsign Guard 1, tasked with holding security as required 1 x Mechanized squad advancing north to block the MSR

Enemy Forces
Most East German armor in the area was disabled during the initial push east. Remaining forces consist primarily of infantry supported by a mix of armed and unarmed APCs.

Mission

Tasking
FOX 1 is tasked with securing Rostok and severing the airbase’s lines of retreat and securing some critical infrastructure en route. Upon seizing Rostok, hold the town until relieved by friendly forces.

End-state
Rostok secured and cleared of any hostile combatants

Execution

Commander's Intent
The intent is to push the Soviet forces back to cut off the airfields supply route.

Tasks and Sequencing
Ref the map for planops Phase 1: a) FOX will mount in BULL and move along the route towards Dismount Point Alpha. b) Once at Dismount Point Alpha, FOX 1-1 & FOX 1-2 will dismount and head along there designated routes towards Objective Apple. c) BOTH CALLSIGNS will push into sectors 1a & 1b simultaneously, ensuring support for each time as they push further into sectors 2a & 2b. d) Once Objective Apple is clear, FOX will hold for resupply, awaiting further tasking. Phase 2: a) Once resupplied, FOX will mount BULL and move along the route towards Dismount Point Bravo. b) Once at Dismount Point Bravo, FOX 1-1 & FOX 1-2 will push into sector 3a before moving through the other sectors, while ensuring that the fireteams communicate and support each other throughout. d) BULL will move and support the infantry throughout the town assault. c) Once FOX reach sector 6c. They are to hold and set up a defensive position while resupply is brought in. Phase 3: a) While resupplying, friendly forces will push up from the south and hold sectors 3a & 3b. b) Once resupplied, FOX 1-1 & FOX 1-2 will move on foot towards Objective Banana. c) Once close, FOX 1-1 & FOX 1-2 will assault sector 7a simultaniously and support each other throughout the sector. d) Once sector 7a is clear, FOX 1-1 & FOX 1-2 will then move in tandem into sector 8a and clear through simultaneously. Supporting each other throughout and into sector 8b. e) Once sector 8b is clear, FOX 1-1 & FOX 1-2 will move into sector 9a and clear through the sector while supporting each other at all times. f) Once sector 9a is clear, FOX will hold and set up a defensive position, awaiting resupply. Phase 4: a) Objective Cherry is a stetch objective and will be planned in game, if required.

Administration/Logistics

Resupply
Emergency resupply and LOGPAKs will be coordinated through FOX 1 and delivered by GROUND by CROSSROAD H.

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

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
FOX 1	250mHz	40mHz	Sgt Dungworth (Ret.) Squad Commander (≤15)
FOX 1-1	251mHz	250mHz	Cpl Jeb Saur Fireteam Leader (≤6)
FOX 1-2	252mHz	250mHz	Cpl Stormaple Fireteam Leader (≤6)
BULL 1-3	253mHz	250mHz	2Lt SkullCollector AFV Crewman (Commander)

Considerations
In accordance with SOP