OPERATIONS ORDER
Operation Overture (2021), Handel

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Situation

Background Information
WE HAVE RECEIVED REPORTS THAT THE INDEPENDENT LIBERATION FRONT (ILF), A RADICAL, ARMED CRISTIAN GROUP HAS BEEN ACTIVELY RECRUITING PEOPLE IN THE TOWN OF BLOU AND BARTIN, LOCATED JUST SOUTH OF ELSAVILLE. IT APPEARS THE REGION IS CALM AND THERE HAVEN’T BEEN ANY REPORTS OF ARMED CONFLICT IN THE AREA. HOWEVER, WE KNOW THE ILF IS PRONE TO VIOLENCE AND THEREFORE CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN WHEN APPROACHING THE TOWN. THE UN COMMITTEE DIRECTING THE OPERATION HAS SET OUT THE NEXT OBJECTIVES FOR OUR FORCE.

Friendly Forces
1 X PLATOON SIZED GROUP OF BRITISH ARMY FORCES

Supporting Assets
UN LOGISTICAL SUPPORT ASSETS

Enemy Forces
THE INDEPENDENT LIBERATION FRONT REMAIN IN THE AREA. THEY ARE A GROUP OF ARMED RELIGIOUS FUNDAMENTALISTS WHO ARE OPPOSED TO ANY FOREIGNERS AND THE UNITED NATIONS. THEY APPEAR TO BE PROSELYTISING IN THE REGION TRYING TO GET PEOPLE TO JOIN THEIR GROUP. THE UN COMMITTEE HAS AUTHORISED OUR FORCES TO ATTEMPT TO ARREST ANY LEADERSHIP AND ARMED MEMBERS OF THE ILF. ANY ARMED RESISTANCE CAN BE MET WITH EQUAL FORCE. ATTEMPTS SHOULD ALSO BE MADE TO IDENTIFY AND TRACK DOWN THEIR LEADERSHIP. IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT, IN THIS PART OF THE COUNTRY, MANY PEOPLE CARRY WEAPONS WHICH ARE LEFT OVER FROM THE CIVIL WAR OF 1975-2002. IT IS NOT UNCOMMON TO FIND A GOAT HERDER OR TRAVELLING MERCHANT ARMED WITH AN AUTOMATIC RIFLE. THIS DOES NOT MAKE THEM OUR ENEMY. WE ARE HERE TO PREVENT CONFLICT, NOT CREATE IT. USE CAUTION AND SOUND JUDGEMENT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DISARM ANYONE. WE SHOULD ONLY DO THIS IF WE HAVE REASON TO BELIEVE THAT ALLOWING THEM TO BE ARMED POSES A DANGER TO US OR OTHER CIVILIANS.

Mission

Tasking
PRIMARY TASKING OUR FORCE IS TASKED WITH MOVING TO THE BLOU AND BARTIN AREA AND INVESTIGATING THE CLAIMS THAT THE ILF ARE RECRUITING THERE. THEY SHOULD ALSO AIM TO WIN THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF THE PEOPLE IN THESE TOWNS, RENDER MEDICAL AND HUMANITARIAN AID WHERE NEEDED. THOSE IN NEED OF IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION SHOULD BE TRANSPORTED BACK TO THE FOB FOR TREATMENT BY UN DOCTORS. AS PER STANDING ORDERS, IN ALL LOCATIONS: A) ASSESS THE LEVEL OF THREAT IN THE AREA; B) ASSESS THE NEEDS OF THE GENERAL POPULATION AND PROVIDE SUPPORT WHERE POSSIBLE; C) GATHER HUMINT FROM CONVERSATIONS WITH THE GENERAL POPULATION TO IMPROVE OUR INTELLIGENCE SITUATION; AND D) GAUGE THE SUPPORT FOR UN OPERATIONS IN THE AREA. REPORT ALL INFORMATION AND INTELLIGENCE THROUGH THE CHAIN OF COMMAND. SECONDARY TASKING THERE IS A MOBILE PHONE TOWER IN THE AREA THAN NEEDS REPAIR. OUR FORCES SHOULD SECURE THE TOWER AND A UN ENGINEER WILL BE SENT OUT TO REPAIR IT ONCE IT IS DEEMED SAFE. OUR FORCES SHOULD ATTEMPT TO ENGAGE WITH MEN WORKING FOR MR. MIKE TO GAIN MORE INTELLIGENCE ON MR. MIKE’S OPERATIONS AND HIS WHEREABOUTS. WE SHOULD ALSO ATTEMPT TO REGAIN CONTACT WITH THE CCDF IF THEY ARE LOCATED.

End-state
THE TOWNS OF BLOU, BARTIN, BAMMIO AND JADOT HAVE BEEN CONTACTED AND SUPPLIES DELIVERED. WE HAVE DETERMINED THE RISK OF ILF PRESENCE IN THE REGION.

Execution

Commander's Intent
THE PURPOSE OF THIS MISSION IS TO SURVEY THE AREA FOR ILF PRESENCE AND TO ESTABLISH CORDIAL RELATIONS WITH THE FOUR TOWNS. IF REQUIRED, WE WILL DEESCALATE TENSIONS AND ENSURE THAT WE ASSIST THE LOCAL POPULATION AS APPROPRIATE. OUR PRESENCE WILL INCREASE SECURITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE OVERALL FOR THE INHABITANTS.

Tasks and Sequencing
PHASE 1 OSCAR AND XRAY WILL MOVE TO AND DISMOUNT E OF BLOU VIA ELSAVILLE. WHEN DISMOUNTED, OSCAR 1 WILL CONDUCT A PRESENCE PATROL IN BLOU AND - WHEN DEEMED SAFE ENOUGH TO INCREASE OPERATIONAL DISTANCE - BARTIN VIA ROUTE AQUAVIT. OSCAR 2 WILL SUPPORT BY PROVIDING SECURITY. XRAY WILL OFFLOAD HUMANITARIAN SUPPLIES AND DISTRIBUTE THESE TO THE POPULACE. PHASE 2 OSCAR AND XRAY WILL MOVE DOWN ROUTE SOJU TOWARDS JADOT AND BAMMIO. ALONG THIS ROUTE, THERE IS A SMALL UNNAMED HAMLET OF INTEREST. OSCAR WILL SECURE THIS AREA AND, WHEN DEEMED SECURE, CONTINUE TO JADOT, AND FINALLY - THROUGH ROUTE MAKGEOLLI - TO BAMMIO. AT ALL LOCATIONS, OSCAR WILL GATHER HUMINT AND ASSIST CIVPOP WHEN AND WHERE APPROPRIATE. XRAY WILL INVESTIGATE WHETHER THE UNNAMED HAMLET OR THE AREA AROUND IT IS APPROPRIATE FOR A NEW LOGISTICAL HUB. WHEN THIS EVALUATION IS COMPLETE, XRAY WILL FOLLOW OSCAR AND PROVIDE HUMANITARIAN SUPPLIES TO THE TOWNS OF JADOT AND BAMMIO. PHASE 3 UPON COMPLETION OF HUMINT GATHERING AND POTENTIAL SIDE TASKS, OSCAR AND XRAY WILL MOVE TOWARDS A MOBILE TOWER AT HILL 121 NE OF BAMMIO. IF REQUIRED, UN EXPERTS WILL BE CALLED IN TO REPAIR THE TOWER.

Administration/Logistics

Resupply
In accordance with SOP

Medical
A SMALL CIVILIAN MEDICAL FACILITY IS AVAILABLE AT UN HQ IN SWAGGA AND AT FOB ORPHEUS.

Rules of Engagement
WEAPONS RED - ONLY ENGAGE IF THERE IS AN IMMINENT THREAT TO YOU OR A FELLOW TEAM MEMBER, BUT ONLY CONTINUE ENGAGING IF ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY. AID MUST BE RENDERED TO ANY ENEMY COMBATANTS.

Fire Support Plan
In accordance with SOP

Close Air Support
In accordance with SOP

Command/Signal

Communications Plan

Callsign	Primary Frequency	Superior Frequency	ACTUAL
OSCAR 9	40mHz	37mHz	Capt Korean Falcon Platoon Leader
OSCAR 1	250mHz	40mHz	2Lt Zuka Squad Leader
OSCAR 1-1	251mHz	250mHz	SFC SkullCollector Fireteam Leader
OSCAR 1-2	252mHz	250mHz	SP2 Taru Junior Team Leader
OSCAR 2	260mHz	40mHz	SP2 Sean Light Vehicle Section Commander
XRAY 4	70mHz	43mHz	SSG Hrusi Logistics Support Chief
CROSSROAD H	87mHz	37mHz	Pvt JaSmAn (Ret.) Senior Game Master

Considerations
In accordance with SOP