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WARNING ORDER

Operation Overlord 004

 

 

 

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SITUATION

 

TIME 9JUNE18 @ 1900 EST (0600 IGT)

 

WEATHER: 55F (27C); Overcast, Fog, Light Rain; Wind 20kn NNE; Rough Seas; Low Tide; Dawn 0500 IGT; Dusk 1900 IGT

 

We will be launching an all out assault on the Atlantic Wall at 06:00 on June 6th, 1944. Our objectives are to breach the Atlantic Wall quickly, clear our immediate coastal defenses, and punch a hole inland with our armor to locate and destroy a battery of 105mm Artillery guns that will be raining hell on the 1st and 29th Infantry Divisions.

 

 

a. Enemy Disposition

  1. Ost-Battalion manning the coastal defenses.  Probably sleeping in the villages further inland.

  2. Battery of 105mm Guns, that displaces everyday and is well camouflaged.

  3. Well equipt division of German Veteran's from the Eastern Front, as possible QRF to the East.

b. Friendly Forces

  1. 1st Infantry Division
  2. 29th Infantry Division

c. 1970s - 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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MISSION

 

1st Platoon will land along Omaha beach and will breach the Atlantic Wall at all costs. Once on the beach, there is no going back. We will clear a series of bunkers atop a large cliff overlooking our sector. After clearing the immediate defenses, we will push inland to locate an artillery battery spotted on Ariel surveillance, once we've located these guns, we will neutralize them as quickly as possible so that the 1st Infantry Division is not hammered with heavy fire for too long.

 

 

Maps of the AO:

 

 

Map of Omaha Beach:

 

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Map of 1st Platoon, A Co., 1/7th Cav AO:

 

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Ariel Photographs of Atlantic wall:

 

 

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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 40.0. 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.

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EXECUTION

 

1st Platoon, A. Company, 1/7th Cavalry

 

1st Platoon

 

1st Platoon will land along Omaha Beach, and breach the Atlantic Wall. Once the beach defenses have been cleared, 1st Platoon will push inland to locate a gun battery that could target friendly troops still stuck on the beach.

 

PRIMARY TASKING: Breach the Seawall, clear defenses, push on to locate and destroy field guns.

 

SECONDARY TASKING: N/A

 

TERTIARY TASKING: N/A

 

71st Assault Helicopter Company

 

71st AHC is to run logistics for 1st Platoon, as well as acting as armored support.

 

PRIMARY TASKING: Inserting 1st Platoon into the AO via Landing Craft.

 

SECONDARY TASKING: Providing Resupply and Medevac for 1st Platoon via Jeep.

 

TERTIARY TASKING: Providing Armored Support for 1st Platoon.

 

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SUPPORT

 

71st Assault Helicopter Company Vehicle Pool for Campaign:

 

Fixed Wing:

  • 4 x P-47 'Thunderbolt'
  • 4 x P-51 'Mustang'
  • 1 x B-25 'Mitchell'
  • 1 x B-17 'Flying Fortress'
  • 6 x C-47 'Skytrain'

Repairing:

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Destroyed:

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1st Platoon Vehicle Pool for Campaign:

 

Motorized:

  • 6 x M151 'Jeep'

Armored

  • 6 x M4A1 Sherman

Repairing:

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Destroyed:

  • 1 x M3A1 'Stuart'

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COMMAND & SIGNAL

 

Succession of Command: 

  • 1st Platoon HQ: 1LT J. Kauffman > 1LT J. Hart
  • 1st Squad: SSG D. Jordan > SGT J. Bankshaft
  • 2nd Squad: SGT J. Chardi > SGT D. Thompson
  • 3nd Squad: SGT K. McCahill > SGT B. Snurka
  • 71st A.H.C: CW2 K. Grorud > CW2 R. Hepker

Call Signs

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

  • "Mako 1-6 R",          N/A
  • "Mako 1-1",             SSG D. Jordan
  • "Mako 1-2",             SGT J. Chardi
  • "Mako 1-3",             SGT K. McCahill
  • "Rattler 1-6",           1LT J. Hart
  • "Rattler 1-1",           CW2 K. Grorud
  • "Rattler 1-2",           CW2 R. Hepker
  • "Rattler 1-3",           TBD

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

 

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