OPERATIONS ORDER
Operation Everglade (1984), Rout
TO:
OPERATIONS OFFICER
United Task Force
UNITAF Forces Norway
OPERATIONS OFFICER
United Task Force
UNITAF Forces Norway
FROM:
Lt Gen Chad P. Franks
CMDR CJTF USCENTCOM
MacDill Air Force Base Tampa, U.S.
Lt Gen Chad P. Franks
CMDR CJTF USCENTCOM
MacDill Air Force Base Tampa, U.S.
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Situation
Background InformationTHE SOVIETS HAVE BROKEN THROUGH LINE CHURCHILL AT POINTS ALPHA, BRAVO AND CHARLIE. THE SITUATION IN VIDDA HAS NOW BECOME UNTENABLE AND COMMAND HAS AUTHORISED A FULL SCALE RETREAT. UK FORCES ARE TASKED WITH EXTRACTING PERSONNEL WHO WERE TRAPPED AT A US SUPPLY DEPOT IN AN INDUSTRIAL AREA WHEN THE LINES FELL. THE ONLY FORCE AVAILABLE TO CONDUCT THIS RESCUE OPERATION IS A LIGHT MOTORISED PLATOON.THERE IS ADDITIONAL TASKING TO NEUTRALISE TWO SOVIET POSITIONS WHICH ARE HAMPERING EVACUATION EFFORTS FROM THE AIRFIELD. ONCE THE FST IS RECOVERED, THE UK ARMED FORCE WILL EVACUATE FROM THE AIRFIELD LEAVING THE US AS A REAR GUARD. NATO HAS LOST AIR SUPERIORITY SO NO AIR SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE FOR THIS OPERATION. EVACUATION AIR WILL KEEP A LOW ALTITUDE TO AVOID BEING SHOT DOWN.
Friendly Forces
Infantry Platoon :
Supporting Assets
US FORCES HOLDING LINE WASHINGTON
Enemy Forces
ENEMY PRESENCE: REGULAR INFANTRY IN IFVS AND TRUCKS FIGHTING ALONGSIDE HEAVY ARMOUR. INTEL HAS SUGGESTED THAT THE HELICOPTER WING SUPPORTING THE SOVIET ADVANCE HAS BEEN WITHDRAWN DUE TO HEAVY LOSES. EXPECT GROUND FORCES ONLY WITH A LARGE GARRISON AT FILLEDAL.
Mission
TaskingPRIMARY TASKING: INFANTRY PLATOON A) DESTROY GRAD BATTERY AT OBJECTIVE PHANTOM, B) DESTROY AA POSITION AT OBJECTIVE SPIRIT, C)RESCUE FIRE SUPPORT PLATOON AT OBJECTIVE REVENANT, D) RETREAT TO AIRFIELD AND EVACUATE. PRIMARY TASKING: INFANTRY FIRE SUPPORT PLATOON A) HOLD OBJECTIVE REVENANT UNTIL FRIENDLY FORCES ARRIVE, B) SUPPORT INFANTRY PLATOON DURING RETREAT TO THE AIRFIELD. SECONDARY TASKING A) BRING US AMMUNITION TRUCKS BACK TO AIRFIELD TO SUPPORT THEIR REAR GUARD.
End-state
UK FORCE EVACUATED THROUGH THE AIRFIELD.
Execution
Commander's IntentThe purpose of this mission is to breach enemy perimeter around Starlight platoon to get everybody safe while damaging the soviets to easy up the assault and help the evacuation of the airfield.
Tasks and Sequencing
Overal AO map Ironside phase plan Phase 1 Ironside will move via fast landrovers towards objective
Administration/Logistics
ResupplyBlacksmith is in support of iron side and should pack support with them it is likely we will be cut off for a while. focus should be on resupplying the each squad 2x as well to provide Knight with enough medical support to help out Ozone should provide support and enough ammo for the weapons team via ammo truck. and provide responsibility for the precious cargo as well to provide defense support in of starlight command.
Medical
Knight 4-2 : On site treatment focused on keeping the infantry fighting.. No airborne medevac possible. Ozone -2-2 provide CCP in combination with Starlight.
Rules of Engagement
In accordance with SOP
Fire Support Plan
Starlight has a attached mortar team.
Close Air Support
In accordance with SOP
Command/Signal
Communications Plan
Callsign | Primary Frequency | Superior Frequency | ACTUAL |
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IRONSIDE 9 | 40mHz | 37mHz | SSG Kevin Platoon Leader |
IRONSIDE 1 | 250mHz | 40mHz | Capt Korean Falcon Squad Leader |
IRONSIDE 2 | 260mHz | 40mHz | SPC Johannes (Ret.) Squad Leader |
IRONSIDE 3 | 270mHz | 40mHz | SP1 Tony Squad Leader |
STARLIGHT 9 | 361mHz | 37mHz | Maj James Platoon Leader |
NIGHTLOCK 1 | 362mHz | 361mHz | MSP Mattjamco Infantry Team Leader |
OZONE 2 | 290mHz | 361mHz | SP2 Chelmy (Ret.) Logistics Support Chief |
BLACKSMITH 4 | 70mHz | 43mHz | 1Lt WhiteWolf Logistics Support Chief |
CROSSROAD H | 87mHz | 37mHz | MSP Jari (Ret.) Senior Game Master |
Ironside 9 is overall commander of the operation. Ironside 8 2ic of iron side Starlight 9 2ic of overal operation
CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS
TEAMSPEAK IP: ops.unitedtaskforce.netGAME SERVER IP (Direct Connect): ops.unitedtaskforce.net
GAME SERVER PASSWORD: issued on Discord
TIMINGS
SERVER OPENS: 1730hrs UTCFORM UP: 1800hrs UTC
ANNOUNCEMENTS/BRIEFING: 1815hrs UTC
STEP OFF: 1825hrs UTC
END-EX: 2000-2100hrs UTC APPROX
All are GMT/UTC