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WARNING ORDER

Operation Mountain Thrust 002

Afghanistan - Sangin

 

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SITUATION

 

TIME: June 28th, 2006 @ 1900 EST (0530 IGT)

 

WEATHER: 112F (44C); Clear; Wind <1kn NNE; Dawn 0515 IGT; Dusk 1900 IGT

 

1st Platoon will be setting up more defenses at FOB Alamo and perform IED clearance and intelligence gathering. Provide security and counter insurgency operations in the Area. The continuation of hearts & minds patrols, recce, presence & fighting patrols will be a key part of the operation.

 

a. Enemy Disposition

  1. Heavy Disposition of the Taliban

    1. Insurgent based tactics

    2. Known for random attacks and prolonged fire fights

  2. Possible Enemy action

    1. Expect random RPG attacks

    2. Indirect fire has been increasing

    3. Merging with the civilian population to avoid detection

    4. Suicide bombers & IED threat

 

b. Friendly Forces

  1. A Company, 3 PARA Battlegroup, British Army
  2. Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines
  3. Ranger Company, 1st Battalion, Royal Irish Regiment
  4. 40 Commando, Royal Marines

 

c. 2006s - Rules of Engagement

On order from your commander, enemy military and paramilitary forces are declared hostile and may be attacked subject to the following instructions:

  1. Positive Identification (PID) is required prior to engagement. PID is a reasonable certainty that the proposed target is a legitimate military target. If no PID, contact your next highest commander for decision.
  2. Do not engage anyone who has surrendered, or is unarmed or wounded. 
  3. Any requests for fire support or close air support within 600 Meters of a civilian center must first get authorization from commanding officer. 

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Maps of the Province:

 

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Notes from Commander:

  • All requests for Close Air Support/Medevac/Resupply/Insertion are to go to Mako 1-6 on FREQ 60.0. Mako 1-6 will contact Rattler 1-6 on FREQ 50.0 to request an asset to assist 1st Platoon as necessary. Once the asset is in the area of Operation for Mako 1-6, Infantry can contact the bird via CAS Net FREQ 45.0 to guide in the bird/direct close air support.
  • If an infantry element is in threat of being overrun and requires immediate assistance, they may declare a "Tactical Emergency" to Mako 1-6, who will then have Rattler 1-6 redirect all available air assets to Mako 1-6's Area of Operation to prevent the unit from being overrun.
  • Be sure to always have a point man with a mine detector to minimise the threat of encountering IED's. 
  • Be aware of potential Green on Blue attacks from the Afghan National Police and Afghan National Army. These have been increasing over the last few months.

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MISSION

 

A. Company, 3PARA Battlegroup

 

1st Platoon

 

Primary Objectives: Perform IED Clearance in the immediate area and gather intelligence on enemy activity and locations within the AO.

 

PRIMARY TASKING:  Perform IED Clearance in the immediate area surrounding FOB Alamo, build up defenses of the FOB and setup mortars.

 

SECONDARY TASKING:  Gauge how well the Taliban are organised and any strong points or places of interest they may have, gather intel on any local leaders.

 

TERTIARY TASKING: Perform a patrol up to the old VCP in the north to confirm if enemy activity has ceased since the last firefight.

 

Attack Helicopter Force, Army Air Corps

 

AHF will support the platoon on the ground.

 

PRIMARY TASKING: Providing Support for 1st Platoon.

 

SECONDARY TASKING: Provide Fast Air and Heavy/Light Gun Support

 

TERTIARY TASKING: Ensure supplies are ready to be delivered into the AO

 

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SUPPORT

 

Attack Helicopter Force Vehicle Pool for Campaign:

 

Rotary Wing:

  • 3 x CH-47 Chinook
  • 1 x AH-64 Apache
  • 3 x Wildcat AW159
  • 1 x Merlin HC3

Fixed Wing: 

  • 1x Tornado Ground Attack Jet
  • 1x Harrier Ground Attack Jet

Repairing:

Destroyed:

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COMMAND & SIGNAL

 

Succession of Command: 

  • 1st Platoon HQ: 1LT J. Kauffman > SFC D. Brown
  • 1st Squad: SSG D. Jordan > SGT J. Hart
  • 2nd Squad: SSG V. Handberg > SGT D. Thompson
  • AHF: 2LT K. Grorud > WO1 T. Sadler > CW3 R. Hepker

Call Signs

  • "Mako 6",                 SSG A. Cummings

  • "Mako 1-6",             1LT J. Kauffman

  • "Mako 1-6R"           ""

  • "Mako 1-7",             SFC D. Brown

  • "Mako 1-1",             SSG D. Jordan
  • "Mako 1-2",             SSG V. Handberg
  • "Rattler 1-6",           2LT K. Grorud
  • "Rattler 1-1",           WO1 T. Sadler
  • "Rattler 1-2",           CW3 R. Hepker
  • "Rattler 1-3",           WOC J. Rob

Hand Signals

  • Control + Num 5 = Rally/Set//Affirmative
  • Control + Num 2 = Halt/Hold/Stop/Negative
  • Control + Num 6 = Engage
  • Control + Num 4 = Go/Move/

 

Smoke Signals

  • Green = Friendly/Affirmative
  • Red = Enemy/Negative
  • Purple = Mass Casualty/Medic Required
  • Orange = Lost/Marking Current Position

Radio Frequencies

  • Infantry Platoon Net ~ 40.0
  • CAS Net ~ 45.0
  • Aviation Platoon Net ~ 50.0
  • Command Net ~ 60.0

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