OPERATIONS ORDER
Operation Eiche (2025), Groundwork

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Situation

Background Information
British and Canadian forces devise a joint assault on the outer edges of the region's largest urban area, Virojoki, in order to lay the basis of the upcoming fight for the last main Russian military strongholds in the region. Heavy enemy resistance is expected to be brought up in support of defence lines Joker and King. We expect to be able to handle enemy forces spread across two fronts with the armoured support we are bringing in, but prepare for a tough fight.

Friendly Forces
1x Platoon of Royal Marines 2x Infantry Squads 1x Section of Challenger 2 MBTs 1x Support team with MERT support

Supporting Assets
We have Canadian forces attacking defensive line king to the north in AO monument

Enemy Forces
Armoured & mechanised forces along with air support from the airfield north east of Virojoki.

Mission

Tasking
The mission today is to establish the basis of the upcoming siege of Virojoki and any military strongholds nearby. Defence lines Joker and King will be our first main obstacles against entrance to the city. Active AOs for the day will be Monument and Cathedral, with British forces taking AO Cathedral. Primary Tasking a) Secure the fortified checkpoint South of Virojoki b) Secure defensive line joker c) Secure defensive line King

End-state
Defensive lines Joker & King secure and any counter attacks destroyed/pushed back.

Execution

Commander's Intent
The intent today is to secure several defensive positions to allow us to set up and prepare for a major assault of Virojoki & the surrounding military targets.

Tasks and Sequencing
Starting at a forward point. Phase 1 a) Archer & Hammer will move Via route Rum to the dismount point. b) Archer 1 will dismount and move on they're designated route towards 1 BOF A. c) Archer 2 will dismount and move on they're designated route towards the fortified checkpoint. d) Hammer will be slightly behind the infantry on the road, moving with Archers 1 & 2 supporting them where needed. Phase 2 a) Once the checkpoint is secure, Archer 2 will move to Archer 2 BOF. b) Archer 1 will then move to Archer 1 BOF B. c) Hammer will move to cover the road & start engaging the defensive line along with artillery. Squad movement will be based on what is seen at the defensive line. Phase 3 a) Archer will conduct a full frontal assault on defensive line joker, securing emplacements & bunkers, with support from hammer & artillery. b) Once Joker is secure, Archer will set up defensive positions & pavement will move in to logpack & provide medical support. Phase 4 a) When Joker is secure & all callsigns are resupplied. Archer will move north towards Defensive line King. b) Archer 1 & 2 will work together moving east along the line, clearing defensive positions. c) hammer will keep roads secure & ensure Archer does not get flanked by armour.

Administration/Logistics

Resupply
In accordance with SOP

Medical
In accordance with SOP

Rules of Engagement
Try not to engage & destroy civilian buildings as we are handing the country back after we are done.

Fire Support Plan
In accordance with SOP

Close Air Support
In accordance with SOP

Command/Signal

Communications Plan

Callsign	Primary Frequency	Superior Frequency	ACTUAL
ARCHER 9	40mHz	37mHz	SP2 Dungworth Platoon Leader
ARCHER 1	250mHz	40mHz	SP1 Hotspur (Ret.) Squad Leader
ARCHER 1-1	251mHz	250mHz	PFC ryyszla Fireteam Leader
ARCHER 1-2	252mHz	250mHz	SP2 Sean Junior Team Leader
ARCHER 2	260mHz	40mHz	SP2 Nico Squad Leader
ARCHER 2-1	261mHz	260mHz	SPC Edoardo Fireteam Leader
ARCHER 2-2	262mHz	260mHz	SP2 Khan (Ret.) Junior Team Leader
HAMMER 9	361mHz	37mHz	SP3 Pete MBT Section Commander
HAMMER 1	362mHz	361mHz	MSG Crossy MBT Crewman (Commander)
HAMMER 1-1	281mHz	362mHz	Sgt Jochem MBT Crewman (Commander)
PAVEMENT 4	70mHz	43mHz	SSG Kevin Logistics Support Chief
STARLIGHT H	87mHz	37mHz	MSP Mattjamco Senior Game Master

Considerations
In accordance with SOP