OPERATIONS ORDER
Operation Northblood (2028), Gjallarhorn

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Situation

Background Information
Lion Squad has taken heavy casualties after Russian forces accelerated their timeline, launching the attack before Norway’s fortifications and units were fully in place. PANTHER Platoon was en route to reinforce the garrison when the attack began. Before it can assist LION Squad, it must first fight through Wagner forces that have intercepted its advance.

Five-Star Rating System

Combat Intensity: ☆☆☆☆☆ Roleplay Emphasis: ☆ Difficulty: ☆☆☆☆☆

Friendly Forces
Infantry platoon with medium AT and AA capabilities. Imbedded logi/support team

Supporting Assets
Contact has been lost with LION Squad. There last know location was in the town of Hansvol under heavy contact. Further reinforcements are setting up a fob at Helton- Reinserts will respawn here and will be driven in by logi or by Land Rovers available at the fob on RP 0 Some defensive positions have started to be constructed in Hansvol. Which may now be taken up by the enemy Forces from the joint NDA base have been moved to the port of nordkil leaving the base empty. A garrison of troops are left at the battalion HQ Preforming close down duties But are soon to pullback to Hansvol. 1x Norwegian navy Corvette is in position at the start of Halton Fjord 1x Norwegian navy Corvette is in position at the port of bremholden Further air naval and infantry reinforcements are inbound with the first arrivals expected in 5 days. Significant mobilisation has started but due to the remoteness of the AO reinforcements are delays

Enemy Forces
Full Russian military with EW warfare capabilities, Chemical warfare and Wagner forces using guerrilla tactics. Amphibious landing in the north by the coast Variety of air and land assets seen

Mission

Tasking
Primary tasking: Take back the town of Hansvol, rescuing any friendlies left in the town. Secondary tasking: Take back as much land as possible starting with the joint NDA base first then on to the HQ and continue heading north

End-state
Mission succeeds if the town of Hansolv is secure and the platton is still alive. Rest is a bonus

Execution

Commander's Intent
Intent is to rescue the friendly forces in the AO and halt the enemy advance, and if time allows push the enemy back.

Tasks and Sequencing
PHASE 1 Just before stepping off, drone operator will launch a drone to scout ahead in order to locate ambush positions PANTHER platoon will mount up and drive towards Hansvoll If highway strip is deemed too dangerous alternate route will be utilized instead. In our path is an expected but so far unlocated ambush, if located via drone PANTHER 1 & 2 will dismount at the closest safe position and utilize the 4 F's to eliminate them If not located in time, push through ambush and return to eliminate When the enemies blocking our path has been eliminated PANTHER is to continue movement to Hansvoll PHASE 2 Upon dismounting PANTHER 1 & 2 will start clearing the town Hansvoll and attempt to locate LION or any other friendly forces and rescue/support them The area surrounding the roundabout is large and open, therefore suppression, smoke and concealment are to be utilized as much as possible. PHASE 3 Any further tasking will be made in field. Countermeasures to enemy actions Everyone will be carrying gas masks and filters in preparation for gas attacks, enemy is known to use chemical weapons. Medical personell will be carrying spare gas masks for civilians Enemy is known to use drone attacks, maximize spacing In the case of jamming, make use of signal plan in Considerations

Administration/Logistics

Resupply
Emergency resupply and LOGPAKs will be coordinated through and delivered by YELLOW 4

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
PANTHER 9	40mHz	37mHz	Cpl Melon Platoon Commander (≤32)
PANTHER 1	250mHz	40mHz	SP3 Ellpuk Squad Leader (≤15)
PANTHER 1-1	251mHz	250mHz	Sgt Stormaple Fireteam Leader (≤6)
PANTHER 1-2	252mHz	250mHz	Cpl Jeb Saur Acting Fireteam Leader (≤5)
PANTHER 2	260mHz	40mHz	Cpl Ross Squad Leader (≤15)
PANTHER 2-1	261mHz	260mHz	Fireteam Leader (≤6)
PANTHER 2-2	262mHz	260mHz	Rec Darkling Acting Fireteam Leader (≤5)
YELLOW 4	70mHz	43mHz	PFC CarbonCarrot Logistics Support Chief

Considerations
Due to enemy being known to use jamming, leadership is to carry extra colored smokes - Blue: Friendly position / Move up - Yellow: Requesting Support - Orange: Situation untenable, falling back - Red: Enemy Position - Purple: Friendly MASSCAS - White: Concealment