OPERATIONS ORDER
Operation Brimstone (2014), Day 1

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Situation

Background Information
After a large territory expansion the middle east by ISIS - British and American Forces in it's combined joint task force group United Task Force, have been rotated into a new area of operations alongside coalition forces, moving towards the western regions of Syria to aid in direct action, counter-insurgency and training with the Syrian Armed Forces against the ever growing Islamic State (IS). IS has grown in strength since our last run-in with them during the Daesh Dawn Campaign in Iraq. Henceforth more force will be required to aid this region from it's dire state. We are aware that IS control about 80% of the region. To make matters more difficult we are aware that Russia are also fighting against the Syrian National Army further east, they do not wish to partake in any efforts against IS unless provoked directly. As part of massive coalition effort in OPERATION BRIMSTONE, our forces deployed in the region are to regain control and destroy any reminders that highlights Islamic State's ideology of territorial expansion, and radical extremism.

Friendly Forces
1 x Platoon US Rangers with EOD Specialists and Interpreters 1 x MRAP Section 1 x Support Squadron with Mortar Support

Supporting Assets
Presence of Syrian National Police or Syrian National Army in the area.

Enemy Forces
IS has become overwhelmingly more powerful in recent months, having captured large parts of Syria and now possessing a large arsenal of equipment, both from the Syrian Army and Air Force but also equipment provided by both the US and coalition allies in previous years to the Syrian Armed Forces to combat IS, such as HMMWVs. IS are brazen, and outgoing unit commanders report frontal attacks on garrisons, civilian targets and a consistent use of both IEDs and VBIED attacks on coalition targets, which often can come at the most least suspecting moments. Intelligence from outgoing units conveys; Irregular Infantry Forces Marksmen VBIEDs Non-Standardized Tactical Vehicles *Disclaimer this intel is based on previous encounters with Islamic State and may not be entirely accurate.

Mission

Tasking
The unit is to establish a presence further along Puesto Vulcan Valley. There are multiple villages in the valley as well as an Abandoned FOB about 1km down from FOB which would be a good staging area for a forward observation team, providing a good foothold in the valley. We need intel from the civilian population based in the valley of Islamic State presence, as well as to start building relationships with elders in sight of future operations.

Execution

Commander's Intent
Expected to be forthcoming from the ground forces commander, shortly.

Tasks and Sequencing
Expected to be forthcoming from the ground forces commander, shortly.

Administration/Logistics

Resupply
In accordance with SOP

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
RANGER 9	40mHz	37mHz	LtCol James Platoon Commander (≤45)
RANGER 1	250mHz	40mHz	1Lt Ben (Ret.) Squad Leader (≤15)
RANGER 1-1	251mHz	250mHz	PFC Cross (Ret.) Fireteam Leader (≤6)
RANGER 1-2	252mHz	250mHz	SP2 Scape Acting Fireteam Leader (≤5)
RANGER 2	260mHz	40mHz	MSP Mattjamco Squad Leader (≤15)
RANGER 2-1	261mHz	260mHz	SP3 Pete (Ret.) Fireteam Leader (≤6)
RANGER 2-2	262mHz	260mHz	SP3 Zero (Ret.) Acting Fireteam Leader (≤5)
GROUNDHOG 9	361mHz	37mHz	PFC BigRed (Ret.) Light Vehicle Section Commander
WATCHMAN 9	60mHz	37mHz	SFC Kevin Logistics Support Chief

Considerations
In accordance with SOP