OPERATIONS ORDER
Operation Giantsbane (1940s), Battle of Guadalcanal

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Situation

Background Information
Japanese Forces have occupied Guadalcanal and U.S. Marines have been dispatched to reclaim the island and eliminate enemy presence on the island. Japanese defenses are focused around Henderson Airfield and the surrounding coastline. Our force plans to successfully land down the coast from this key strategic position. Our tasking is to push along the coastal defenses to clear it for a further invasion force to secure logistical support pressing deeper into the island. Once the coast has been secured Henderson airstrip is our next target to reduce Japanese air power in the region.

Friendly Forces
3x Infantry Squads 6x Landing Crafts 4x Amphibious APCs 2x F6F fighters

Supporting Assets
The US Fleet is on course to arrive at dawn, comprising over 30 warships including 2 Enterprise-class fleet carriers with fighter aircraft and 6 battleships.

Enemy Forces
Infantry, 6 pounder cannons, Statics and Light vehicles/tanks

Mission

Tasking
We've been given orders to make landing on the western flank and push along the northern coastal defenses to make way for the main invasion force and to secure logistical support pressing deeper into the island. Once the coast has been secured Henderson airstrip will be our next target to reduce Japanese air power in the region.

End-state
In possession of the airfield and a clear stretch of beach for supplies to enter the island.

Execution

Commander's Intent
The purpose of this mission is to envelop Japanese defenses preparing for our Invasion on the north of Guadalcanal by cutting through fortifications from inland positions. Using the difficult river and jungle terrain, our forces will cut through the Japanese defence and bear down on Henderson Airfield for a showdown with the Imperial Japanese Army Air Service.

Tasks and Sequencing
Prior to initiation of the invasion, the Company Commander will deliver a verbal briefing to all forces using the latest maps. PHASE 1 - LANDING - EASY is transited from our moored troop transport ships by YANKEE to the Landing Zone south of Kukum. - EASY and YANKEE push to Phase 2 line clearing through coastal defenses - YANKEE and FOX callsigns use rivers for navigation - LIGHTNING to maintain combat air patrol PHASE 2 - INVASION - EASY/YANKEE secures the Lunga Point Village and Camp - EASY/YANKEE break contact south transiting the Tenaru River - EASY destroys Lunga Bridge to prevent enemy reinforcements crossing - Allied force invasion commences at Lunga Point PHASE 3 - HENDERSON AIRFIELD - EASY/YANKEE assault Henderson Airfield from the western flank - Allied forces from Lunga Point arrive from the north to Henderson Airfield

Administration/Logistics

Resupply
Combat Medical and Logistical support will be provided by FOX, amphibious logistical assets will use the Tenaru river to provide resupply and medical support to the front-line. Due to large scale ground movement, infantry forces should remain light and stow additional ammunition onboard YANKEE and FOX callsigns.

Medical
Immediate and Delayed casualties should be handed over to authorised medical personnel for treatment, in-field treatment should be avoided unless minor.

Rules of Engagement
In accordance with SOP

Fire Support Plan
Naval bombardment should be expected prior to the invasion forces landing by US Battleships off the coast.

Close Air Support
Air support provided by our fleet carriers will focus on maintaining Combat Air Patrol throughout the invasion, however controllers will mark targets for aircraft should ground suppression be required.

Command/Signal

Communications Plan

Callsign	Primary Frequency	Superior Frequency	ACTUAL
HOTEL 9	45mHz	37mHz	Maj James Company Commander
EASY 9	40mHz	37mHz	SSG Kevin Platoon Leader
EASY 1	250mHz	40mHz	1Lt WhiteWolf Squad Leader
EASY 2	260mHz	40mHz	SP2 Scape Squad Leader
EASY 3	270mHz	40mHz	SPC Johannes (Ret.) Squad Leader
YANKEE 9	361mHz	37mHz	MSP Mattjamco APC/IFV Section Commander
YANKEE 1	362mHz	361mHz	Pvt Strange APC/IFV Crewman (Commander)
YANKEE 2	290mHz	361mHz	PFC BigRed (Ret.) APC/IFV Section Commander
YANKEE 3	300mHz	361mHz	Pvt Brenwen APC/IFV Crewman (Commander)
FOX 4	70mHz	43mHz	SSG Hrusi Logistics Support Chief
CROSSROAD H	87mHz	37mHz	MSG Crossy Senior Game Master

Considerations
In Easy 1 through 3, only the Squad Leader actual carries a Radio, he speaks to the Platoon Commander and uses his Team Leader to distribute verbal commands to the Squad. Platoon Leaders upper communications channel is handled by his Radio Operator. The Company Commander will communicate with EASY RTO and YANKEE RTO personally, and the Company Commanders RTO will communicate with FOX 4 ACTUAL and CROSSROAD. LIGHTNING will communicate via the Company Commanders Forward Air Controller. FOX 4 ACTUAL carries a radio, and each fox callsign has one radio, carried by the designated radio operator.