OPERATIONS ORDER
Operation Herrick (2009), Day 5

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Situation

Background Information
Since taking back the checkpoints south-east of COP ROCCO we have received sporadic CONTACT from the mountains and TOWN TO the south-east of COP ROCCO. We are to continue our push to establish a stronger foothold around COP ROCCO.

Friendly Forces
1x Squad made from 2x royal marine fire teams 2x Vehicle teams 2x COYOTE TSV (LIGHT) 1x HUSKY FOR ARSENAL'S; BRAVO 1-1 GO TO RP-A BRAVO 1-2 GO TO RP-B

Supporting Assets
ARMED LOCAL MILITIAS CURRENTLY ACTING AS SECURITY FORCES.

Enemy Forces
TALIBAN INSURGENTS CONSISTING OF LIGHT VEHICLES AND INFANTRY. AMBUSHES AND HIT - AND - RUN TACTICS.

Mission

Tasking
BRAVO has been tasked with clearing the road south of the checkpoint of IEDs down to the local town of Sarhad and Ghorak. From there BRAVO will do a presence patrol through both towns and establish communication with the locals. If possible get a meeting with the local elders. Once patrol has been completed we will move north to obj-4 to clear the mountains and blow the caves. This will stop the taliban from moving in cover. Side Objective will be to find the bodies of two times British KIA and 1x Land Rover.

End-state
Completing clearing of road and mountain caves blown.

Execution

Commander's Intent
To gain a stronger foothold in the area and gain better relations with the locals.

Tasks and Sequencing
- BRAVO 1 and 2 will be inserted to OBJ 1 by GROUNDHOG. YOU will be relieve the engineer team who has cleared the road of IEDs up to OBJ 1. - GROUNDHOG will be used as troop protection along with providing a base of fire when needed. - BRAVO 2 Will split off route to complete presence patrol in OBJ 2 - BRAVO 1 will continue clearing the road of IEDs. And head towards OBJ 3 using the road. - GROUNDHOG will also provide LOGPAC and MEDIVAC support as required. Everyone par FTL, AR and CLS will need a mine detector Do not enter homes/buildings unless it has been confirmed that the Taliban are in them OBJ-1 - Relieve Royal Engineers (Assigned to Bravo 1 & 2) OBJ-2 - Complete Presence Patrol - Speak to locals - Gain Intel and relations (Assigned to Bravo 2) OBJ-3 - Complete Presence Patrol - Speak to locals - Gain Intel and relations (Assigned to Bravo 1 & 2) OBJ-4 - Seek and destroy enemy positions - Search Caves - Destroy Caves (Assigned to Bravo 1 & 2) OBJ-5 - Seek and destroy enemy positions - Search Caves - Destroy Caves (Assigned to Bravo 1 & 2) SIDE-OBJ - Find the bodies of two times British KIA and 1x Land Rover. Last seen in OBJ 4 location.

Administration/Logistics

Resupply
In accordance with SOP

Medical
IF MEDEVAC Is required, GROUNDHOG will take casualties back to COP ROCCO with the Squad medic for medical treatment.

Rules of Engagement
ROE MUST BE FOLLOWED AT ALL TIMES. THIS WILL BE SET PERMANENTLY TO - ORANGE. 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
BRAVO 9	40mHz	37mHz	1Lt Ben (Ret.) Squad Leader
BRAVO 1-1	251mHz	250mHz	PFC Trifle (Ret.) Fireteam Leader
BRAVO 1-2	252mHz	250mHz	SPC Deksterus (Ret.) Fireteam Leader
GROUNDHOG 2	260mHz	40mHz	PFC BigRed (Ret.) Light Vehicle Crewman (Commander)
CASTLE 9	361mHz	37mHz	MSP Mattjamco Senior Game Master

Considerations
Signal - Purple Smoke grenades should be used in the event of MASCAS