2LT K. Grorud Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 WARNING ORDER Winter War 001 Finland - Suomussalmi - Er.P 15 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SITUATION OPERATION TIME: 1900 EST IN-GAME TIME: 1200 IGT ORGANIZATION: 1. REGION: SUOMUSSALMI - FINLAND - North Karelian Group 2. WEATHER: Snowing, storm; 8.6F (-13C); Wind <1kn NNE; Dawn 0600 IGT; Dusk 1900 IGT 3. TERRAIN: Mountainous, Large Valleys, Forests The Winter War was a war between the Soviet Union (USSR) and Finland. It began with a Soviet invasion of Finland on 30 November 1939, three months after the outbreak of World War II, and ended three and a half months later with the Moscow Peace Treaty on 13 March 1940. Despite superior military strength, especially in tanks and aircraft, the Soviet Union suffered severe losses and initially made little headway. The League of Nations deemed the attack illegal and expelled the Soviet Union from the organisation. On November 30, 1939, the Soviet 163rd Rifle Division crossed the border between Finland and the Soviet Union and advanced from the north-east towards the village of Suomussalmi. The Soviet objective was to advance to the city of Oulu, effectively cutting Finland in half. This sector had only one Finnish battalion (Er.P 15), which was placed near Raate, outside Suomussalmi. Suomussalmi was taken with little resistance on December 7 (only two incomplete companies of covering forces led a holding action between the border and Suomussalmi), but the Finns destroyed the village before this, to deny the Soviets shelter, and withdrew to the opposite shore of lakes Niskanselkä and Haukiperä. The first extensive fight started on December 8, when Soviet forces began to attack across the frozen lakes to the west. Their attempt failed completely. The second part of Soviet forces led the attack to the northwest on Puolanka, that was defended by the Er.P 16 (lit. 16th detached battalion), that had just arrived. This attempt also failed. a. Enemy Disposition Soviet Invasion Forces, 163rd Rifle Battalion 45-55000 Soviet Regulars, ill equipped for winter manouvers 1 Tank Brigade Possible Enemy action Attempt to push into Finnish territory along Phase Line Orange Expect the enemy to underrestemate our forces and march straight into ambushes. The Soviets will attempt to capture critical towns to provide cover and warmth to their soldiers. c. 1930s - 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: 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. Do not engage anyone who has surrendered, or is unarmed or wounded. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Maps of the Province: 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 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ MISSION 1st Platoon, A. Company, 1/7th Cavalry 1st Platoon, Alpha Company is being redeployed to Northern Finland Immediately, and will operate out of the local airfield. 1st Platoon PRIMARY TASKING: 1st Platoon will ambush the advancing Soviet forces along Phase Line Orange. Soviet tank forces are not able to flank through the forrests SECONDARY TASKING: 1st Platoon will help keep the Russians out of Petrovka, and if overrun, burn the town down to prevent Soviet shelter. TERTIARY TASKING: N/A 71st Assault Helicopter Company 71st AHC will support the platoon on the ground. PRIMARY TASKING: Transport 1st Platoon. SECONDARY TASKING: Provide Armor or Aerial Recon/Bombing (If certed aviators show) for 1st Platoon. TERTIARY TASKING: Logistics ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ COMMAND & SIGNAL Call Signs "Mako 6", 2LT K Grorud "Mako 1-6" SSG V. Handberg "Mako 1-1", SSG D. Jordan "Mako 1-2", TBD "Rattler 1-6", 2LT K. Grorud "Rattler 1-1", CW2 T. Sadler "Rattler 1-2", WOC L. Savoy "Rattler 1-3", WOC T. Foose Hand Signals Control + Num 5 = Rally/Set//Affirmative Control + Num 2 = Halt/Hold/Stop/Negative Control + Num 6 = Engage Control + Num 4 = Go/Move/ Head of 71st Assault Helicopter Company Call-sign: Rattler 1-6 Link to comment
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