OPERATIONS ORDER
Operation Sapphire (2006), Portside

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Situation

Background Information
A Platoon of Motorized Infantry are staging an Attack on a major Port City in the region, Al Nabq. They will be supported by 2 Rotary-Wing CAS Little birds. In addition to locking down the City itself, Air Recon suggests OPFOR setting up defenses on the Outskirts of the City. Additionally, Intel shows the Enemy barricading the roads inside the city, along with visual obstructions being lit.

Friendly Forces
-1x HQ humvee -3x Strykers --one of which is the Mine clearing variant -2x Ambulance humvees -2x multiple logistics trucks

Enemy Forces
The Enemy is expected to dig in inside the town and try to defend it's assets within. Air has given us a good overview of these positions, although thy are not conclusive. In addition, we are expecting IEDs inside the town Asset-wise, expect the following: -Infantry manning static defense positions --Reportedly, ZSUs have been set up in and outside the City -Lightly Armored Vehicles -Improvised Fighting Vehicles (Technicals)

Mission

Tasking
The Platoon is to enter and dismantle defenses in the City of Al Nabq, including the Valley leading up to the City. This strategically important Location will be used as a Staging Point for further Operations.

End-state
-Al-Nabq liberated -Enemy Black Market Trade disrupted

Execution

Commander's Intent
The purpose of the mission is to capture the coastal city of Al Nabq to secure a friendly port for future deployments. Minimal civilian and infrastructure to be prioritised.

Tasks and Sequencing
Our convoy will continue moving from the staging/set-off position as marked on the the execution below. Phase 1 As the convoy starts moving, Guardian flight will soften up the spotting positions above the anvil disembark positions. Anvil 1 and 2 will move through the town of Al Dana and move to their respective disembark locations Anvil 3 will move offroad before the Al Dana to its respective disembark location Anvil 1 will take out the northern spotting positions and clear out the ridge line with parallel movement to anvil 2 Anvil 2 will clear out the road and checkpoint, maintaining parallel movement to the other squads to walk into a ambush. Anvil 3 will clear out the southern spotting position and defensive position Phase 2 Anvil 1 will support Anvil 2 after clearing out its defensive positions by attacking it from AP 1-1 as BOF or assaulting, to be determent in the field Anvil 2 will clear out the roadside checkpoint and use AP 1-2 to assault the Supply point Anvil 3 will move to OP 1-3 after clearing the defensive position to recon and asses assault into Al Nabq Phase 3 After regrouping, all anvil callsign will move into their respective sectors to clear out enemy resistance in Al Nabq from south to north. All squads should stay parallel whilst clearing to the city for security purposes, IEDs and roadblocks to be expected.

Administration/Logistics

Resupply
In accordance with SOP

Medical
MEDEVAC is conducted by Cyclops, the MERT team. Squadleaders are advised to notify Casualties immediatly.

Rules of Engagement
In accordance with SOP

Fire Support Plan
In accordance with SOP

Close Air Support
Guardian will be Supporting with 2x AH-6 Little Birds, armed with Hydras and a GAU19/A. They are advised to minimize Structural damage to the City, where possible.

Command/Signal

Communications Plan

Callsign	Primary Frequency	Superior Frequency	ACTUAL
ANVIL 9	40mHz	37mHz	MSP Jari (Ret.) Platoon Leader
ANVIL 1	250mHz	40mHz	Maj Korean Falcon Squad Leader
ANVIL 1-1	251mHz	250mHz	SPC Dreolic APC/IFV Crewman (Commander)
ANVIL 2	260mHz	40mHz	SP2 Nico Squad Leader
ANVIL 2-1	261mHz	260mHz	PFC Blackdragon APC/IFV Crewman (Commander)
ANVIL 3	270mHz	40mHz	SP1 Tony (Ret.) Squad Leader
ANVIL 3-1	271mHz	270mHz	SPC Applechaser APC/IFV Crewman (Commander)
BEAR 4	70mHz	43mHz	SFC Kevin Logistics Support Chief
CROSSROAD H	87mHz	37mHz	2Lt Zuka Senior Game Master

Considerations
Purple smokes should be used for mascasses or to signal MERT Radio freqs: Anvil 9,1,2 & 3 : 40.0 Mhz Anvil 8 & Bear : 41.0 Mhz Anvil 7 & Gaurdian flight: 80.0 Mhz Crossroads & Anvil 9 : 87.0 Mhz