OPERATIONS ORDER
World War Theatre (1930-1945), Battle of Raate Road I

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Situation

Background Information
The Soviet Union has officially declared war and invaded Finland. The Finnish Army is drowned in a logistical and strategic nightmare, and is scrambling to stop the Soviet advance by any means necessary. The Red Army 44th Infantry Division has crossed the border near Suomussalmi, attempting to cut Finland in half, by quickly advancing to the city of Oulu. 9th Division, under the command of Colonel Siilasvuo has been tasked with preventing this.

Three-Star Rating Key
☆ Minimal presence expected
☆☆ Moderate presence expected
☆☆☆ Primary focus of the operation

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Operational Assessment
Combat Intensity: ☆☆
Roleplay Emphasis: ☆
Difficulty: ☆☆

Friendly Forces
9DIV, Ryhmä Fagernäs, II/JR64 (Detachment Fagernäs, 2COY/Infantry Regiment 64) Lightly equipped infantry squad lacking AT equipment, forced to resort to makeshift weapons.

Supporting Assets
No friendly reinforcements are to be expected due to the gravity of the situation and 9th Div being stretched to the limit. Majority of the Infantry Regiments have endured severe casualties and have been reorganized into imporvised battegroups, and most of the divisions artillery has been destroyed due to excessive barrel wear, repelling the 163rd Infantry Division few weeks prior.

Enemy Forces
The well equipped 44th "Blue" Infantry Division, consisting of mostly UkrSSR troops, reinforced by a seperate tank battalion.

Mission

Tasking
II/JR64 is tasked with crossing Kylmänjärvi during the night, and establishing a beachhead near the Soviet logistical lines. Once the squad has secured a big enoug area on the other side of the lake, they are to start distrupting 44th Div convoys and destroying potential staging areas, field kitchens and other logistical elements.

End-state
A stable foothold behind enemy lines, and 44th DIV secondary supply route cut off.

Execution

Commander's Intent
The intent for this mission is to disrupt Soviet supply lines and secure any equipment we can.

Tasks and Sequencing
BLIZZARD 1 will move north east across the frozen lake. Once across, we will then clear the initial area, destroying potential staging areas, field kitchens and other logistical elements. Before setting up ambush positions to disrupt the 44th Div convoys. With an artillery base suspected to be nearby, we may also move to engage if we spot it.

Administration/Logistics

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

Medical
In accordance with SOP

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
BLIZZARD 1	250mHz	40mHz	Sgt Dungworth (Ret.) Squad Commander (≤15)
BLIZZARD 1-1	251mHz	250mHz	SFC Jenkins Fireteam Leader (≤6)
BLIZZARD 1-2	252mHz	250mHz	Cpl Gendalorf Fireteam Leader (≤6)

Considerations
In accordance with SOP