1LT J. Kauffman

WARNING ORDER

Operation Comanche III 005

 

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SITUATION

 

TIME MAY 4 1972 @ 1900 EST (0600 IGT)

 

WEATHER: 75F (27C); Fog; Overcast; Wind 1kn NNE; Dawn 0600 IGT; Dusk 1800 IGT

 

Last week we successfully secured the southwestern most island. The Vietnamese forces on the eastern island have dug in and are determined to hold onto every inch of ground. They patrol the shores of the island heavily and have a large system of anti aircraft emplacements making a frontal assault from the water or air very difficult. 1st Platoon will infiltrate the island under the cover of darkness and will clear the southern half of the Anti-Aircraft network in preparations for an ariel assault of the airfield next week.

 

a. Enemy Disposition

1. Unkown NVA Heavy Anti-Air-Artillery Company ( Comprised of 6 x S-75 Desna Surface to Air Missiles)

2. 929th Fighter Regiment, 4th Bien Doi (Comprised of 2 x MiG-21s & Unknown amount of AN-2 Colt Aircraft)

3. Unknown NVA Armored Company (Comprised of Russian T-34-85s & T-55s)

4. Unknown NVA Mechanized Company

5. 8th VC Battalion, 6th Regional Regiment

 

b. Friendly Forces

1. 4th Marine Battalion, 147th ARVN Marine Regiment

 

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. 
4. Pulau Monyet is delcared a free fire zone.

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Maps of the Province:

 

 

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

 

 

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.

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MISSION

 

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

 

1st Platoon

 

Our primary Objective will be to take Hill 60 (OBJ Able) and neutralize anti aircraft emplacements atop of it. Hill 60 also overlooks Pulau Airfield, and will be vital when we conduct our assault on the airfield next weekend.

 

PRIMARY TASKING:  Secure Hill 60 (OBJ Able) and neutralize the enemy SAM site.

 

SECONDARY TASKING:  Secure the Mechanized Patrol base (OBJ Baker)

 

TERTIARY TASKING:  N/A

 

71st Assault Helicopter Company

 

71st AHC is to be flying air support for 1st Platoon. 

 

PRIMARY TASKING: Inserting 1st Platoon into the AO via UH-1H Hueys.

 

SECONDARY TASKING: Conducting Close Air Support, Resupply, Reinsert, Medevac, & Recon for 1st Platoon

 

TERTIARY TASKING: N/A

 

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SUPPORT

 

71st Assault Helicopter Company Vehicle Pool for Campaign:

 

Rotary Wing:

• 6 x UH-1H 'Huey Slick'
• 1 x AH-1G 'Cobra'
• 4 x UH-1D 'Huey Hog'
• 1 x HH-35 'Jolly Green Giant'
• 1 x CH-47 'Chinook'

Fixed Wing: 

• 2 x F-4 'Phantom'
• 1 x OV-10 'Bronco'
• 1 x C1-A 'Trader'
• 2 x A1-J 'Skyraider'
• 1 x A7-C 'Corsair'

Repairing:

•  

Destroyed:

•  

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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: SSG C. Mandingo > 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",             SSG C. Mandingo
• "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

WARNING ORDER

Operation Comanche III 004

 

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SITUATION

 

TIME APR 27 1972 @ 1900 EST (0600 IGT)

 

WEATHER: 75F (27C); Fog; Overcast; Wind 1kn NNE; Dawn 0600 IGT; Dusk 1800 IGT

 

Since our operations began in Pulau province, we have eliminated the majority of NVA Forces, including an entire platoon of T-55s. We believe that their few remaining armored vehicles have pulled back with their Viet Cong counterparts to a small fortress on the northern tip of the Island, where they are getting supplied by Sea. 

 

This Fortress is very heavily garrisoned. In an effort to thin their ranks, we will be conducting an ambush on the VC infantrymen who often travel to the local villages at night to visit with their families and gather food. We will set up an ambush on the northern side of Taboko Village, using nightfall to get into position. The VC often leave their villages and head back to their strong points just before the sun rises. After eliminating any military aged males that exit the village at sunup, 1st Platoon will sweep the village, then call for resupply after the village is secure. From there 1st Platoon will head north and launch an assault on the last Communist Stronghold on the Island. It is believe that a few armored vehicles have retreated and are in the stronghold. It is also believed that the enemy possess light anti-air craft guns, such as twin 51mm DSHK emplacements.

 

a. Enemy Disposition

1. Unkown NVA Heavy Anti-Air-Artillery Company ( Comprised of 6 x S-75 Desna Surface to Air Missiles)

2. 929th Fighter Regiment, 4th Bien Doi (Comprised of 2 x MiG-21s & Unknown amount of AN-2 Colt Aircraft)

3. Unknown NVA Armored Company (Comprised of Russian T-34-85s & T-55s)

4. Unknown NVA Mechanized Company

5. 8th VC Battalion, 6th Regional Regiment

 

b. Friendly Forces

1. 4th Marine Battalion, 147th ARVN Marine Regiment

 

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. 
4. Pulau Monyet is delcared a free fire zone.

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MISSION

 

Our First Objective (OBJ Alpha) will be to setup an ambush just north of the village of Tohako under the cover of darkness. Wait for the sun to rise, and then ambush VC Forces as they are leaving the village. After this 1st Platoon will sweep the village. Once clear Rattler elements will drop off resupply and extra Light Anti-Tank Weapons (LAWs). 1st Platoon will then head north and launch an assault on the Vietnamese Stronghold (OBJ Bravo), clearing the entire camp, the dock, and destroying any strategic/tactical assets captured.

 

Maps of the Province:

 

 

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

 

 

 

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.

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EXECUTION

 

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

 

1st Platoon

 

Our First Objective (OBJ Alpha) will be to setup an ambush just north of the village of Tohako under the cover of darkness. Wait for the sun to rise, and then ambush VC Forces as they are leaving the village. After this 1st Platoon will sweep the village. Once clear Rattler elements will drop off resupply and extra Light Anti-Tank Weapons (LAWs). 1st Platoon will then head north and launch an assault on the Vietnamese Stronghold (OBJ Bravo), clearing the entire camp, the dock, and destroying any strategic/tactical assets captured.

 

PRIMARY TASKING:  Setting up an Ambush to the north of Takoha Village. 

 

SECONDARY TASKING:  Close with OBJ Bravo, and clear the stronghold

 

TERTIARY TASKING:  

 

71st Assault Helicopter Company

 

71st AHC is to be flying air support for 1st Platoon. 

 

PRIMARY TASKING: Inserting 1st Platoon into the AO via UH-1H Hueys.

 

SECONDARY TASKING: Conducting Close Air Support, Resupply, Reinsert, Medevac, & Recon for 1st Platoon

 

TERTIARY TASKING: N/A

 

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SUPPORT

 

71st Assault Helicopter Company Vehicle Pool for Campaign:

 

Rotary Wing:

• 6 x UH-1H 'Huey Slick'
• 1 x AH-1G 'Cobra'
• 4 x UH-1D 'Huey Hog'
• 1 x HH-35 'Jolly Green Giant'
• 1 x CH-47 'Chinook'

Fixed Wing: 

• 2 x F-4 'Phantom'
• 1 x OV-10 'Bronco'
• 1 x C1-A 'Trader'
• 2 x A1-J 'Skyraider'
• 1 x A7-C 'Corsair'

Repairing:

•  

Destroyed:

•  

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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: SSG C. Mandingo > 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",             SSG C. Mandingo
• "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

WARNING ORDER

Operation Comanche III 01

 

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SITUATION

 

TIME APR 14 1972 @ 1900 EST (0600 IGT)

 

WEATHER: 75F (27C); Fog; Overcast; Wind 1kn NNE; Dawn 0600 IGT; Dusk 1800 IGT

 

In the afternoon hours of April 6th 1972, North Vietnamese Forces launched the largest offensive since Tet in 1968. With the help of local guerrilla, NVA Forces simultaneously launched offensive on every major South Vietnamese Installation and Provencal capitals with large amounts of Russian supplied T-34-85's & T-55. NVA Forces have also utilized their small amount of MiG-21s & AN-2 Colt Aircraft. 

Control of Pulau Island was handed over to South Vietnamese Forces in December 1971. Since then revolutionary sentiment has been growing due to the lack of action by the South Vietnamese Forces. We believe that over the four month period large caches of supplies, armored vehicles, heavy artillery, and Surface to Air Missiles were smuggled onto the island & used during the offensive.

Only a single Platoon of ARVN forces managed to evade capture and be evacuated before the Island fell. All others are believed to have been captured and executed; Viet Cong hit squads also managed to execute a vast majority of the civil officials residing in the cities and villages. We have lost complete control of the Island chain.

 

Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment is to accompany the 4th Battalion, 147th ARVN Marine Regiment and regain control over the island. 

ARVN Marine Reconnaissance platoon has landed on the southern most tip of Pulau Monyet and begun conducting clandestine reconnaissance of the island.

According to their intel, the majority of NVA forces have left the Island to assist with the offensives on the mainland. Control of the Island has been handed over to the NLF, while small contignents of NVA Forces remain to operate and guard the Airfield and Surface to Air Missile installations, which now cover a majority of the island and block the ability to use our fixed wing assets to neutralize Vietnamese Hard points. We are still able to utilize our rotary wing aircraft as long as they operate below 30 Meters from the ground (10 Meters above the Canopy).

Since this overlapping system of Surface to Air Missiles has been installed on the Islands, it is believed that two Russian MiG-21's have landed on the Island and intend to operate within the heavy cover of the Surface to Air Missile batteries. 

 

a. Enemy Disposition

1. Unkown NVA Heavy Anti-Air-Artillery Company ( Comprised of 6 x S-75 Desna Surface to Air Missiles)

2. 929th Fighter Regiment, 4th Bien Doi (Comprised of 2 x MiG-21s & Unknown amount of AN-2 Colt Aircraft)

3. Unknown NVA Armored Company (Comprised of Russian T-34-85s & T-55s)

4. Unknown NVA Mechanized Company

5. 8th VC Battalion, 6th Regional Regiment

 

b. Friendly Forces

1. 4th Marine Battalion, 147th ARVN Marine Regiment

 

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. 
4. Pulau Monyet is delcared a free fire zone.

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MISSION

 

Our First Objective (OBJ Alpha) will be to conduct an air assault on the Island of Pulau Monyet. A reconnaissance Platoon of ARVN Marines have secured an LZ. Rendezvous with them, then move to OBJ Alpha. Search the Hangars for MiG-21's, and destroy them. From there, 1st Platoon is to move northwest and neutralize the largest Anti-Aircraft battery on the island which includes a single Surface to Air Missile (OBJ Bravo). Depending on time, 1st Platoon will then move onto OBJ Charlie, where high altitude Ariel reconnaissance has spotted a large concentration of fuel trucks, where the NVA is attempting to gather up all the remaining fuel on the island to run their armored vehicles.

 

Maps of the Province:

 

 

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

 

 

 

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.

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EXECUTION

 

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

 

1st Platoon

 

Our First Objective (OBJ Alpha) will be to conduct an air assault on the Island of Pulau Monyet. A reconnaissance Platoon of ARVN Marines have secured an LZ. Rendezvous with them, then move to OBJ Alpha. Search the Hangars for MiG-21's, and destroy them. From there, 1st Platoon is to move northwest and neutralize the largest Anti-Aircraft battery on the island which includes a single Surface to Air Missile (OBJ Bravo). Depending on time, 1st Platoon will then move onto OBJ Charlie, where high altitude Ariel reconnaissance has spotted a large concentration of fuel trucks, where the NVA is attempting to gather up all the remaining fuel on the island to run their armored vehicles.

 

PRIMARY TASKING:  Close on OBJ Alpha, locate and destroy MiG-21s before they can take off. 

 

SECONDARY TASKING:  Close with OBJ Bravo, destroy enemy SAMs & other Anti-Aircraft-Artillery

 

TERTIARY TASKING:  OBJ Charlie, Locate & Destroy enemy fuel trucks before they can finish collecting the diesel reserve.

 

71st Assault Helicopter Company

 

71st AHC is to be flying air support for 1st Platoon. 

 

PRIMARY TASKING: Inserting 1st Platoon into the AO via UH-1H Hueys.

 

SECONDARY TASKING: Conducting Close Air Support, Resupply, Reinsert, Medevac, & Recon for 1st Platoon

 

TERTIARY TASKING: N/A

 

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SUPPORT

 

71st Assault Helicopter Company Vehicle Pool for Campaign:

 

Rotary Wing:

• 6 x UH-1H 'Huey Slick'
• 1 x AH-1G 'Cobra'
• 4 x UH-1D 'Huey Hog'
• 1 x HH-35 'Jolly Green Giant'
• 1 x CH-47 'Chinook'

Fixed Wing: 

• 2 x F-4 'Phantom'
• 1 x OV-10 'Bronco'
• 1 x C1-A 'Trader'
• 2 x A1-J 'Skyraider'
• 1 x A7-C 'Corsair'

Repairing:

•  

Destroyed:

•  

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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 C. Mandingo > 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",             SSG C. Mandingo
• "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

Attention Members

 

OPERATION ORDER

Operation Musketeer 004

 

 

 

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1. SITUATION

 

Date and time: 

 30. Jan. 1945    00.00
 
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. Unfortunately the garrison is too strong to mount a straight up attack.

1st Platoon is Tasked with creating a diversion, drawing out and ambushing the troops stationed at the airfield, thinning them out in preparation of an assault. Local intelligence have pointed out two targets that will most likely draw out troops from the airfield.

 

a. Enemy Disposition

1. Japanese lightly armed Garrison Troops
2. The Garrison troops are known to use both foot and motorized patrols.
3. No Armor has been spotted in the Area of Operation.

b. Friendly Forces

1. None

c. 1945 - 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.
4. 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 Objective Alfa and Bravo and ambushing the reinforcing troops from the Airfield.

 

Map of the AO:

 

 

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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3. EXECUTION

PHASE I - Insertion & Rendezvous

a. 1st Platoon will spawn at the Staging ground.

b. 1st Platoon will move to RP1 together.

c. From RP 1, 1-1 Will break of southwest and follow Phase Line Green all the way to WP1. From WP 1, 1-1 will move to OP 1 and establish eyes on OBJ Bravo.

d. From RP 1, 1-2 Will break of northwest all the way to WP 2. At WP 2, 1-2 will cross Phase Line White, and begin following Phase Line White north to WP 3. 1-2 will move to OP 3 and establish eyes on OBJ Alpha.

e. Each squad will establish eyes on their respective Objectives, begin marking targets, and will prepare to assault each objective simultaneously.

PHASE II - Raid

a. 1st Platoon will conduct simultanous raids on their respective objectives. Clearing them out entirely. 

b. 1-1, is advised to assault from the east, utilizing forest and terrain. Possible SBF points at OP 1 & 2.

c. 1-2, is advised to assault from the west, hitting the sea fortifications in the back, where they are weakest.

d. After clearing each objective, each squad will begin to dig in at their respective OBJ's awaiting enemy counter attacks.

PHASE III - Ambush

a. Each squad will utilize any static guns captured at the objectives & will begin digging in, and using the enemies own fortifications against them, in Preparation for enemy QRF.

b. 1-1 is advised to either hold OBJ Bravo itself, or to fall back to the village 25 meters east of OBJ Bravo. Possible Routes of advance down Phase Line Orange and Blue.

c. 1-2 is advised to set up fortifications 25-50 meters into the jungle along Phase Line Yellow and Purple, utilzing the hill that sides in the crossroads of PL Purple, Orange, and Yellow. 

 

 

PHASE IV - Extraction

a. All will fall back across Phase Line White, and will move back to the Base Camp for extract.

b. Debrief will occur at base.

 

**Special Instructions**

- Reinserts will not be Via teleport this time. Be very careful. If you die, Reinserts will be done via helicopter.

 

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SUPPORT

 

71st Assault Helicopter Company Vehicle Pool for Campaign:

 

Aircraft:

Repairing:

•  

Destroyed:

•  

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COMMAND & SIGNAL

 

Succession of Command: 

• 1st Platoon: 1LT J. Kauffman > SFC D. Brown
• 1st Squad: SSG D. Jordan > SGT J. Hart
• 2nd Squad:  SSG C. Mandingo > SGT D. Thompson
• Pathfinder Squad: SGT B. Snurka > TBD
• 71st A.H.C: 2LT K. Grorud > CW2 R. Hepker
• Zeus: SPC V. Handberg >  2LT K. Grorud

Call Signs

• "Mako 6",                SPC V. Handberg

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

• "Mako 1-7 R",          SFC D. Brown
• "Mako 1-1",             SSG D. Jordan
• "Mako 1-2",             SSG C. Mandingo
• "Firefly 1-1",               SGT B. Snurka
• "Rattler 1-6",           2LT K. Grorud
• "Rattler 1-1",           N/A
• "Rattler 1-2",           CW2 R. Hepker

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
• Company Net ~ 60.0

 

OPERATION ORDER

Operation Musketeer 001

 

 

 

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1. SITUATION

 

Date and time:  28 January, 1945    03:00 IGT
 
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.

1st Platoon has been tasked with dropping behind enemy lines, conducting recon, harassing the Japanese garrison and helping the local Filipino guerrilla forces.

Making sure the Japanese do not notice we are not Filipino guerrillas is of the utmost importance, since we do not want the Japanese to bring additional garrison troops to the AO. 

 

a. Enemy Disposition

1. Japanese lightly armed Garrison Troops
2. The Garrison troops are known to use both foot and motorized patrols.
3. No Armor has been spotted in the Area of Operation.

b. Friendly Forces

1. Friendly Filipino Guerrillas are operating in the area.

c. 1945 - 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.
4. 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 dropping into the AO, making contact with the local Guerrilla and procuring supplies from the Japanese Garrison.
 
71st AHC is tasked with para dropping 1st platoon into the AO, then joining infantry on the ground.

 

Map of the AO:

Recon Photos AO:

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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3. EXECUTION

PHASE I - Insertion & Rendezvous

a. 1st Platoon & 71st AHC will load up into a C-47. 

b. 1st Platoon will drop into Drop Zone Alpha, along with several crates of supplies. Each Squad will collect one crate, and move to the treeline and rally at RP1.

c. From RP 1, 1st Platoon will move directly south through the jungle, until crossing a foot trail perpendicular to our route of advance, that is Way Point 1.

d. 1st Platoon will move from WP 1 to WP 2, shadowing the foot trail on the east side, heading south. Once 1st Platoon reaches a hill on the east side of the trail, 1st Platoon will have reached Way Point 2. 1st Platoon will then move to the eastern slope of the hill and hold at RP 2.

e. The Platoon leader and one team will clear the town, set up security in a concealed position, while the PL speaks with the contact.

f. 1st Platoon will move back to RP2 and act based upon the information acquired.

 

PHASE II - Guerrilla Camp

a. 1st Platoon will move to the Temporary Camp Marker due West of RP 2, 500 Meters, and establish a temporary camp to last the duration of this operation.

b. The Filipino Guerrilla's will direct us to a Japanese encampment full of supplies.

c. We will conduct and assault, steal the supplies, and return them to the Guerrillas.

d. After that, 1st Platoon will move to establish a Permanent Camp at either Site No. 1 or Site No. 2

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