OPERATIONS ORDER
Operation Herrick (2009), Day 1

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Situation

Background Information
After the failure to secure or maintain control by previously embedded forces, UNITAF forces are being stationed in the Uzbin Valley, Eastern Afghanistan. The valley is situated less than 40km from Kabul and less than 100km, at it's closest point, from the boarder of Pakistan. Insurgent forces from all over the Middle East region are believed to be flooding in from this boarder and many of them make their way through the mountainous but populated Uzbin Valley. It is therefore vital this area be tightly controlled by Coalition forces. UNITAF forces will be stationed out of COP Rocco, originally created as a company sized outpost by the French Foreign Legion but has, in recent months, been little more than a staging area for withdrawal of forces across the valley. The airfield section of the COP has been significantly damaged due to repeated mortar, RPG and SPG-9 attacks and currently stands as unable to service fixed wing vehicles. The road to the North West of COP Rocco should serve as a primary route of supplies to the COP but it too has been left to insurgent forces and is at present unable to provide supplies, the machinery and equipment needed to repair the airfield and allow UNITAF forces to conduct their Operations in fitting with their objectives. In the immediate area North West of the COP lay several small villages who are, at present, considered friendly and willing to assist UNITAF forces to rid their home lands of insurgents, participate in bringing about a peaceful and prosperous future for the region. The Elders of these villages should be viewed as integral to the successful continuation of operation in the area and should be met with before conducting any major operations as well as used as a source of intelligence. All other areas are to be treated as hostile, though collateral damage is to be expected, it is to be avoided wherever possible with the constant intention to win hearts and minds in the Valley. There are a number of High Value Targets (HVT) in the area, all UNITAF forces will be provided with "Most Wanted" cards with details on each HVT. UNITAF forces should commit these to memory and be on the lookout for HVT's to detain or neutralize.

Friendly Forces
Royal Marines Infantry Squad consisting of two, six man fire teams.

Supporting Assets
Armed Local Militias currently acting as security forces.

Enemy Forces
Taliban insurgents consisting of light vehicles and infantry. Utilizing gorilla warfare; IED's, ambushes and hit - and - run tactics.

Mission

Tasking
UNITAF will be landing at COP ROCCO with the intent of establishing a secure route from COP ROCCO to somewhere North of Lakan.

End-state
UNITAF forces will establish an OP with an overview of the surrounding area, ensuring the continued security of the proposed supply route.

Execution

Commander's Intent
Complete a presence patrol to secure a route to COP ROCCO

Tasks and Sequencing
Once landed at COP ROCCO, we will be completing a staggard foot patrol, with the front team using their mine detectors to clear the road. If an IED is found we are to secure a perimeter for the Comabt Enginner to move forward and defuse. We will continue to do this to the ENDEX point. If we come across any civilians we are to be respectful and we are not to point our weapons at them. This is all about hearts and minds. We are to return fire only. However, IF we see someone placing an IED we are to ensure it is confirmed and we are allowed to neutralize them.

Administration/Logistics

Resupply
In accordance with SOP

Medical
Squad medic will use 1x soft top Land Rover in order to MEDEVAC serious casualties to COP Rocco for treatment. IF your team sustains an immediate casualty they are to pull the wounded back to a secure position and reported on squad net.

Rules of Engagement
ROE MUST BE FOLLOWED AT ALL TIMES. THIS WILL BE SET PERMANENTLY TO - ORANAGE. Just because they have a gun does not mean they are hostile. Civilians are currently permitted to open carry firearms.

Fire Support Plan
In accordance with SOP

Close Air Support
In accordance with SOP

Command/Signal

Communications Plan

Callsign	Primary Frequency	Superior Frequency	ACTUAL
ARCHER 1	250mHz	40mHz	1Lt Ben (Ret.) Squad Leader
ARCHER 1-1	251mHz	250mHz	SFC Skelly (Ret.) Fireteam Leader
ARCHER 1-2	252mHz	250mHz	PFC Trifle (Ret.) Fireteam Leader

Considerations
In accordance with SOP