1LT J. Kauffman Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 Operation Order Operation Silver Bayonet II 003 South Vietnam - Pleiku - 1965 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ OPERATION TIME: 1900 EST IN-GAME TIME: 1000 Zulu Time ORGANIZATION: 1. REGION: Ia Drang, South Vietnam 2. WEATHER: Clear Skies; 38F ; Wind <1kn NNE; Dawn 0415 IGT; Dusk 1900 IGT 3. TERRAIN: Mountains, Highlands, Jungle ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1. SITUATION: Last night, we saw heavy fighting in the hills to the west of LZ X-ray. Due to the high concentration enemy troops, with both the PAVN and VC having established field HQ's in the eare, 1st Cavalry has ordered an Arc Light strike of the mountainrange tomorrow, no sooner than first light. We are to commence a tactical march to our new extraction zone, LZ Albany. HQ has ordered us to strike at any target of oppurtunity along the way, to give PAVN and VC the finishing blow to end this war. The enemy has been here for a while, so be on the lookout for traps/mines. c. 1960s - 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. Any requests for fire support or close air support within 600 Meters of a civilian center must first get authorization from commanding officer. 2. MISSION 1st Platoon will perform a tactical march to LZ Albany and hold for extraction. Along the way, 1st Platoon will sweep the villages of Bahn Trung and Da Krong. 3. EXECUTION MAP OF THE AO PHASE I - Arc Light a. At 1000 Zulu Time, 1st Platoon will load into the server. b. At 1030 Zulu Time, 1st Platoon will begin marching north towards the village of Banh Trung. c. At 1035, 1st Platoon will halt outside the village and observe it at OP 1. d. At 1040, 1st Platoon will either enter the village or perform an assault, depending on what we observe. e. 1st Platoon will hold in the village and search for intel and caches while the Arc Light Strike occures at 1045. f. After the Arc Light strike, 1st Platoon will move west following the trail towards the village of Da Krong. PHASE II - Da Krong a. 1st Platoon will move to OP 2 and get eyes on the village of Da Krong. b. 1st Platoon will either enter the village or perform an assault, depending on what we observe. c. After entering and securing the village, 1st platoon will search for intel and caches. d. After securing the village, 1st Platoon will move out north to LZ Albany. PHASE III - Extraction a. 1st Platoon will move north to LZ Albany. b. Once at LZ Albany, 1st Platoon will establish security, with 1-1 covering the 12 to 3 to 6 location, while 1-2 covers 6 to 9 to 12. 12 o clock being North. c. 1st Platoon will hold until the choppers arrive. d. ENDEX will occur at base. **Special Instructions** - All requests for fire will come to the Platoon Leader first. - Reinserts will be done via helicopter. If you die, it may be some time before you are returned to the fight, so be careful. - All members will carry 1 x Personal Aid Kit, 1 x 500ml Blood, 1 x E-Tool 4. SERVICE SUPPORT 71st Company, 145th Combat Aviation Battalion 5. COMMAND AND SIGNAL Succession of Command: 1LT J. Kauffman > SSG V. Handberg > SGT B. Snurka Call Signs "Mako 6", 2LT K. Grorud "Mako 1-6", 1LT J. Kauffman "Mako 1-6R", SSG A. Cummings "Mako 1-1", SGT B. Snurka "Mako 1-2", SSG V. Handberg "Rattler 1-6", N/A "Rattler 1-1", CW3 T. Sadler "Rattler 1-3", WO1 J. Hart Radio FREQs "Command Net" - FREQ 60.0 "Aviation Platoon Net" - FREQ 50.0 "CAS/Dust off Net" - FREQ 45.0 "Infantry Platoon Net" - FREQ - 40.0 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 6. COMMANDER'S NOTES SQUAD LEADERS, make sure your all of your men pack 1 x Personal Aid Kit, 1 x 500ml Blood Bag, 1 x Fortify tool. REQUEST FORM TRANSPORTATION (INFIL.): [] Land [] Sea [] Air PAX: VEH. TYPE: TRANSPORTATION (EXFIL.): [] Land [] Sea [] Air PAX: VEH. TYPE: ADDITIONAL ITEMS: [X] Resupply [X] Fire Support [X] Other: Medevac/Reinsert WILL CAS BE NEEDED?: [X] Yes [] No [] Emergency Only Any questions please send them to 1LT J. Kauffman inbox, I'll get back to you ASAP Link to comment
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