OPERATIONS ORDER
Vietnam War Theatre (1955-1975), Crimson Tracks

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Situation

Background Information

Elements of US Army are currently station at A Loui, a small FOB to the west of FSB Berchtesgaden following the defence in recent weeks. Since then the 1st Armoured Cavalry Regiment have begun probing attacks in the region. Following an organised ambush to our north a M48 Patton MBT was disabled and abandoned by its crew. VC assets appear to be attempting to capture the Patton for their own use.

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

9th Infantry Division - US Army squad, callsign SIERRA 1.

1st Armoured Cavalry Regiment are deploying Two Callsign to assist in recovery. DOG 2 - M113A1 (M60) PHEONIX 2-1 - M132A1 (Flamethrower)

Supporting Assets

US Army is present in all military outposts. FSB Berchtesgaden has 80mm Mortars on standby to assist if required

Enemy Forces

Suspected VC

LASV / VC

Mission

Tasking

The Unit is tasked with recovering the M48 Patton back to A Luoi where the 1st Armoured Cavalry Regiment can fully recover and repair the asset for use in future operations.

End-state

On mission completion the M48 Patton should be recovered to A Loui. In the event this is not possible SIERRA 1 is authorised to conduct in field demolition of the asset. If the asset is captured by VC elements this would be a mission failure

Execution

Commander's Intent
My intent is to use our speed to get to the damaged tank with great speed Secure it and get it moving away from the front line as quickly as possible

Tasks and Sequencing
PHASE 0 ALL CALLSIGNS will be at RP 0 For last min briefing updates and questions no later then 5 min past start ex Formation will be Phoenix 2-1 DOG 2 with SIERRA loaded All elements should be aware that Phoenix 2-1 is a Flame tank and we should be not standing in front of it PHASE 1 Convoy will speed towards the Tanks last know location via the black route marked. Incase of contact Phoenix 2-1 will engage and push through unless route is blocked. If route is blocked we will dismount and have the infantry flank around while support engineer removes the blockade. Once Reached the tank we will see if we can get it mobile enough to move on its own. incase this is possible support engineer will drive it. if unable to move DOG 2 should be able to tow it with us . Incase tank is no longer able to be moved or the enemy is providing to much pressure for us to retrieve the tank the support engineer should blow the vehicle while all other assets provide as much security or cover for him

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. We can load Resupply into the vehicles .

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
SIERRA 1	250mHz	40mHz	SFC Kevin Squad Commander (≤15)
SIERRA 1-1	251mHz	250mHz	Fireteam Leader (≤6)
SIERRA 1-2	252mHz	250mHz	Sgt Dungworth (Ret.) Fireteam Leader (≤6)
DOG 2	260mHz	40mHz	Light Vehicle Section Commander

Considerations
In accordance with SOP