OPERATIONS ORDER
Operation Panther (1969), Broken Arrow

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Situation

Background Information
At approximately 10 00 this morning a Slick holding a LRRP was shot down over northern VC territory, The team reported 2 KIA on site with 8 survivors. At 10 40 they called for Prairie fire to the north and west of their position, due to the weather this was unavailable. Unfortunately at 11 00 Broken Arrow was called in a last ditch attempt by the team. We must now find the Crash site, retrieve the survivors and get out before whatever caused this incident surfaces.

Friendly Forces
-1x uh-1d "Slick" -1x uh-1c gunship 1x MAC-V SOG Squad

Supporting Assets
-See Fire Support

Enemy Forces
-Size and strength mostly unknown -presumed large camps in the area, possible tunnel systems and artillery sites

Mission

Tasking
-Enter the AO by air. -find a suitable LZ and manoeuvre to the crash site. -Find all survivors and return home safely.

End-state
-All friendly Survivors extracted and flown back for further medical evaluation. -All Search Party members extracted safely.

Execution

Commander's Intent
My Intent is to infiltrate and exfiltrate the AO as quickly as possible. We are expected to either run into an ambush, or fall under heavy fire from the VC in the area.

Tasks and Sequencing
-Both Infantry Teams will be flown in from Maxwell Field. --Pilots are advised to fly NAP to avoid whatever AAA took down the LRRP -The best LZ will be picked once we have visual on LZs "Charles" "Andrew" and "Edward" --Both Teams will dismount and begin heading towards the crash site Westwards. -Should any remainder of the crew be found on the crash site, they are to be airlifted out, and the wreck and any sensible material destroyed. -In the case of missing personnel, the Search Party is to investigate for leads and try to find the whereabouts of the missing Crew. -EXFIL is to be conducted via Air, or on foot southwards towards the Ke Chau Radio Station in case of FUBAR.

Administration/Logistics

Resupply
-Teams are to travel light, with the "Slick" bringing in LOGPAK as needed. ! In case of FAC KIA, the Air Elements can be reached on Freq. 80.00 MHZ !

Medical
MEDEVAC by Air Elements, once the LZ has been secured.

Rules of Engagement
In accordance with SOP

Fire Support Plan
-Friendly Mortar Support can be tasked from MSS Leghorn through 70.00 MHZ

Close Air Support
-F-4Cs on standby at Pleiku Airbase -"Prairie Fire" is available Both are to be called in on 70.00 MHZ

Command/Signal

Communications Plan

Callsign	Primary Frequency	Superior Frequency	ACTUAL
ALPHA 1	250mHz	40mHz	MSG Crossy SF Commander (≤45)
ALPHA 1-1	251mHz	250mHz	PFC ryyszla SF Team Leader (≤6)
ALPHA 1-2	252mHz	250mHz	SP2 Taru (Ret.) SF Team Leader (≤6)
ALPHA 5	80mHz	33mHz	MSP Mohawk Rotary Crew Chief (General)

Considerations
In accordance with SOP