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WARNING ORDER

Operation Queen 005

Hurtgen Forest

 

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SITUATION

 

TIME December 29th, 1944 @ 1900 EST (0600 IGT)

 

WEATHER: 42F (5C); Heavy Fog; Overcast; Wind <1kn NNE; Dawn 0600 IGT; Dusk 1800 IGT

 

Last weekend we successfully routed the German troops held in their festung. From there we pushed south driving towards the German Bridgehead, and eventually were halted against the Siegfried Line.

 

This week, we'll be attempting to penetrate the line, further down the river. Over the past week engineers have constructed a pontoon bridge across the river, and in addition to heavy bombing and artillery strikes prepping the German lines, we will be attempting to cross and penetrate their defenses.

 

The last remaining German Armor in this sector, is sitting in reserve. Expect an armored counter attack if your crossing action is successful.

 

a. Enemy Disposition

  1. 275. Infanterie Division

    1. 985. Grenadier Regiment

    2. 275. Artillerie Battalion

  2. 116. Panzer Division 

    1. Elements of the 60. Panzergrenadier Regiment

    2. Elements of the 16. Panzer Regiment

  3. Possible Enemy action

    1. Expect heavy artillery barrages, if the enemy has a fix on your location & if you are stationary for too long.

    2. Expect a counter attack after the Germans lose any large swaths of ground, or strategic positions.

    3. German Pilots have been reportedly conducting bombing runs admits the foul weather. 

 

b. Friendly Forces

  1. 2nd Platoon, Alpha Company, 1/7th Cavalry Regiment
  2. 3rd Platoon, Alpha Company, 1/7th Cavalry Regiment
  3. 4th Platoon, Alpha Company, 1/7th Cavalry Regiment  -  wiped out during crossing attempting
  4. 71st AHC, acting as an Armored Platoon

 

c. 1940s - 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 not to stray too far off the planned & assigned path, due to the high probability of undiscovered minefields. 
  • Be sure to stay within 1st Platoon's area of operation, venturing off course into 2nd or 3rd Platoon's AO could result in blue on blue.

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MISSION

 

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

 

1st Platoon

 

Our primary Objective will be to cross the river, seize the Ridge, and push as far into the German lines as possible.

 

PRIMARY TASKING:  1st Platoon will move to the pontoon bridge, and cross the river, then scale up the mountain and assault German Positions.

 

SECONDARY TASKING:  Be mindful of German counter attacks, and then push to neutralize the German Rear lines.

 

TERTIARY TASKING:  N/A

 

71st Assault Helicopter Company

 

71st AHC is to act as armored support for 1st Platoon

 

PRIMARY TASKING: Proving Armored Support for 1st Platoon.

 

SECONDARY TASKING: Conduct resupply & reinserts

 

TERTIARY TASKING: Mortar Support

 

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SUPPORT

 

71st Assault Helicopter Company Vehicle Pool for Campaign:

 

Rotary Wing:

Fixed Wing: 

Repairing:

  •  

Destroyed:

  • 1 x M4A3 (76)
  • 1 x M4A3 (75)

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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: SGT V. Handberg > SGT D. Thompson
  • 71st A.H.C: 2LT K. Grorud > CW2 R. Hepker > WOC T. Sadler

Call Signs

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

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

  • "Mako 1-1",             SSG D. Jordan
  • "Mako 1-2",             SGT V. Handberg
  • "Rattler 1-6",           2LT K. Grorud
  • "Rattler 1-1",           WOC T. Sadler
  • "Rattler 1-2",           CW2 R. Hepker
  • "Rattler 1-3",           WOC J. Rob
  • "Firefly 1-1",            SGT B. Snurka

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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