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Operation Musketeer 05

 

 

 
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1. SITUATION
 
Date and time:           31. Jan. 1945    02.00
 
WEATHER: 84F (29C); Clear; Wind 15kn NNE; Dawn 0800 IGT; Dusk 1700 IGT
 
Japanese forces are holding 500 POWs in a camp inside occupied Filipino territory, we are afraid they will be killed if we do not rescue them. Their location has been found, they are located in a rundown airfield. The Garrison has been weakened significantly by 1st platoon, enough to allow for us to safely make an assault on the airfield and free the prisoners. We expect the Prisoners to be malnourished and hurt, unable to walk long distances. We have to secure a truck to transport them to the extraction point. A patrol has been observed by Filipino resistance members south of the airfield, stealing supplies from the village. 

Friendly transport ships are waiting near the village of Kukum, and friendly Filipino resistance members are holding the village. We expect all patrols that are out on the west side of the main river to attempt to intercept our escape.

Enemy Light Tanks and Aircrafts are stationed at or near the Airfield and should be neutralized before the forces realize they have come under attack. Because of limited fuel reserves they will only be deployed if the situation becomes too dire for the airfield.

 
 
a. Enemy Disposition

  • Japanese lightly armed Garrison Troops,
  • Japanese Airplanes are stationed at the airfield.
  • One small Light Armor Platoon

 

b. Friendly Forces

  • Filipino resistance members holding our extraction point.

 

c. 1945s - 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.
  • Unless there is Positive Identification of Targets in an unoccupied building, structures are not to be engaged or targeted by heavy Ordinance including Mortars, Artillery, Armor, or any other forms of high explosives.

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2. MISSION
 
1st Platoon is tasked with assaulting with freeing the prisoners of war and brining them to the extract point at all cost.

 

71st AHC is tasked with providing Close Air Support and Aerial Reconnaissance for 1st Platoon.

 

 

 

Map of the AO

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  • 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.
  • The whole of our AO has been declared a military target, so you are free to use any kind of ordnance you see fit even in civilian villages/structures.

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3. EXECUTION
 
1st Platoon, A. Company, 1/7th Cavalry
 
 
1st Platoon
 
PRIMARY TASKING: Obtain truck for prisoner transport.

SECONDARY TASKING: Knock out the Airplanes and Light Tanks

TERTIARY TASKING: Free the prisoners and escort them to extraction point.

 

71st Assault Helicopter Company

PRIMARY TASKING: Provide Aerial Recon for first platoon without provoking the Japanese.

SECONDARY TASKING: Provide Close Air Support for 1st Platoon when the Japanese enters high alert.
 

 
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SUPPORT
 
71st Assault Helicopter Company Vehicle Pool for Campaign:
 
Aircraft:

Boats: 

Repairing:

Destroyed:

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COMMAND & SIGNAL
 
Succession of Command: 

  • Alpha Company HQ:     SPC V. Handberg > 1LT J. Kauffman or 2LT K. Grorud
  • 1st Platoon HQ:           1LT J. Kauffman > PSG TBD
  • 1st Squad:                  SSG D. Jordan > SSG J. Hart
  • 2nd Squad:                 SSG C. Mandingo > SSG D. Thompson
  • 71st Company:            2LT K. Grorud > CW2 R. Hepker
  • Pathfinders:                SGT B. Snurka > SGT T. Sadler

Call Signs

  • "Mako 6"                SPC V. Handberg
  • "Mako 1-6"            1LT J. Kauffman
  • "Mako 1-7"            SFC D. Brown
  • "Mako 1-1"            SSG D. Jordan
  • "Mako 1-2"            SSG C. Mandingo
  • "Rattler 1-6"          2LT K. Grorud
  • "Rattler 1-2"          CW2 R. Hepker
  • "Firefly 1-1"           SGT B. Snurka

 

 

 

Hand Signals

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

 

Smoke Signals

  • Green = Friendly/Affirmative[/size]
  • Red = Enemy/Negative[/size]
  • Purple = Mass Casualty/Medic Required[/size]
  • Orange = Lost/Marking Current Position[/size]
  • Radio Frequencies
    • Infantry Platoon Net ~ 40.0
    • CAS Net ~ 45.0
    • Aviation Platoon Net ~ 50.0 
    • Command Net ~ 60.0  

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