1LT J. Kauffman

WARNING ORDER

Operation Comanche 002

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SITUATION

TIME 12MAY18 @ 1900 EST (1730 IGT)

WEATHER: 80F (27C); Clear; Wind 0kn NNE; Dawn 0500 IGT; Dusk 1900 IGT

After the events of last week, we will be decending from OP Hawk to survey the village, make a battle damage assessment. You are to assist any local villagers who were injured as a result of fighting, you are to attempt to locate any remaining enemy forces. Continue to conduct patrols on the highway and trails. Several convoy's will be en route from Camp Airborne to Fire Support Base Sarge. You are to sweep the roads of mines around the bridge and the crossroads of Highway 14 and Route 9. 

Friendly convoys will radio to Mako 1-6, when enroute, so that Mako 1-6 may properly advise his elements in the field. If any convoys are ambushed, 1st Platoon will be the closest unit, and will be required to assist.

This campaign is based off of the book, "Platoon Leader" by James McDonough. Due to the nature of this assignment, Real Infantry platoons protecting strategic hamlets often ran under half capacity. Constantly taking attrition from tripwires, infantry platoons of 40 men, were often running from somewhere between 15-20. Along with this, these Infantry platoons were miles away from any other U.S. Force, and due to the ineffectiveness of the Rough Puffs and their refusal to patrol, Infantry platoons with this assignment often found themselves out numbered tremendously, being only able to rely on themselves and a few helicopters.

a. Enemy Disposition

1. Local Guerrilla band operating out of their homes and villages.

2. The Da Krong Valley sits on along the North/South DMZ. Possible PAVN incursions into the Valley.

3. VC Guerrilla's mine the trails and roads multiple times a day. Incredibly high concentration of Traps in this valley. Expect actual minefields as well.

4. Substantial light AA presence to the southwest of the map.

b. Friendly Forces

1. 1st Platoon, Golf Company, 148th Battalion Popular Force "Rough Puffs"
2. Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment
3. Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry 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.

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MISSION

1st Platoon is tasked with setting up at OP Hawk, which overlooks the strategic Hamlet of Ta Lieng. The Ultimate goal and objective of our platoon is to protect the village, and keep it from either being destroyed or falling completely under communist control.

1st Platoon will then alternate sections and send out frequent foot patrols to assess the damage of the battle, assist local's (Possibly call in the helicopters to drop off crates of humanitarian aid), Patrols will also seek to locate any enemies in the vicinity. There will be clues pointing towards their location. 1st Platoon will then patrol the Highway, clear it of mines, providing security for supply convoys heading for FSB Sarge.

We will be transitioning back into a conventional platoon by the end of this campaign. Op Ords will be written by Platoon Lead, however tactical decisions will be left to the NCO IC, on the ground.

SSG C. Mandingo is current the Non-Commissioned Officer In-Command (NCO IC).

Maps of the AO:

Map of the Da Krong Valley:

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

1st Platoon, 71st A.H.C. AO:

Photo's of Village Officials:

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.
• You will be operating in a civilian populated area, any calls for fire within 600 Meters of a Village will need special authorization from Commanding Officer.
• Conduct multiple quick and short patrols. We're trying to have each section conduct several, so do not waste time. 
• While on patrol if you come under fire radio back to the OP and request support.
• On Map, Foot Trails are marked in Black, Main Supply Route Marked in Blue, Secondary Roads marked in Green.
• (We will run as two seperate sections ONLY if there are 10+ Infantrymen on the Ground, If there are 9 or Below, run as a single section.)

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EXECUTION

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

1st Section

1st Section will be flown into an Observation Post Hawk. Once there 1-1 will conduct alternating foot patrols to assist locals, search for any remaining VC, and then will clear the Highways/Route 9 of Mines. If any convoys (Traveling on Highway 14 North to South) are ambushed, 1st Platoon will be the closest unit, and will be required to assist.

(We will run as two seperate sections ONLY if there are 10+ Infantrymen on the Ground, If there are 9 or Below, run as a single section.)

PRIMARY TASKING:Alternating Patrols to Survey the Village for Damage & search and destroy any remaining men.

SECONDARY TASKING:  Whole Platoon is to Clear Highway 14/Route 9 of Mines. Recommended areas to sweep: Bridge, Crossroads of Highway 14/Route 9.  

TERTIARY TASKING:  Standby as a Quick Reaction Force for the section which is actively patrolling. (You may even set up a defensive Checkpoint along the bridge if you so wish)

2nd Section

2nd Section will be will be flown into Observation Post Hawk with 1-1. Once there 1-2 will conduct alternating foot patrols to assist locals, search for any remaining VC, and then will clear the Highways/Route 9 of Mines. If any convoys (Traveling on Highway 14 North to South) are ambushed, 1st Platoon will be the closest unit, and will be required to assist.

 (We will run as two seperate sections ONLY if there are 10+ Infantrymen on the Ground, If there are 9 or Below, run as a single section under 1-1 Actual.)

PRIMARY TASKING: Alternating Patrols to Survey the Village for Damage & search and destroy any remaining men.

SECONDARY TASKING: Whole Platoon is to Clear Highway 14/Route 9 of Mines. Recommended areas to sweep: Bridge, Crossroads of Highway 14/Route 9.  

TERTIARY TASKING:  Standby as a Quick Reaction Force for the section which is actively patrolling. (You may even set up a defensive Checkpoint along the highway if you so wish)

71st Assault Helicopter Company

Aviation will be stationed at Camp Airborne. 71st AHC is to run logistics for 1st Platoon, as well as Camp Sarge/Radio Relay Vandergrift, as well as conducting light reconnaissance by special request.

PRIMARY TASKING: Inserting Mako 1-1 & Mako 1-2 into the AO.

SECONDARY TASKING: Emergency Close Air Support, Resupply, and Medevac for 1st Platoon.

TERTIARY TASKING: Deliver crates of humanitarian aid to the village, in the wake of last weeks battle.

Reconnaissance Team Alaska

RT 'Alaska' is to assist 71st AHC.

PRIMARY TASKING: Assist Mako 1-2

SECONDARY TASKING: N/A

TERTIARY TASKING: N/A

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SUPPORT

71st Assault Helicopter Company Vehicle Pool for Campaign:

Rotary Wing:

• 4 x UH-1D 'Huey'
• 2 x UH-1C 'Hog'
• 1 x UH-1C 'Heavy Hog'
• 1 x CH-47 'Chinook'
• 1 x CH-47 'Guns-A-Gogo'

Fixed Wing:

• 1 x A-7D 'Corsair'
• 1 x F-4E 'Phantom II'
• 1 x O-2A 'Skymaster'

Repairing:

• 2 x UH-1D 'Huey'

Destroyed:

1st Platoon Vehicle Pool for Campaign:

Motorized:

• 2 x M151 'M2 Jeep'
• 1 x M151 'M60 Jeep'

Mechanized

• 1 x M113A1 'M2 & M60'

Repairing:

Destroyed:

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COMMAND & SIGNAL

Succession of Command: 

• 1st Platoon HQ: 2LT J. Kauffman > 1LT J. Hart
• 1st Section: SSG C. Mandingo > CPL J. Chardi
• 2nd Section: SGT G. Parker > CPL T. Thompson
• 3nd Section: TBD > TBD
• 71st A.H.C: WO1 K. Grorud > WO1 R. Hepker
• MACV-SOG RT-Alaska: SGT K. McCahill > SGT B. Snurka

Call Signs

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

• "Mako 1-6 R",         1LT J. Hart
• "Mako 1-1",             SSG C. Mandingo
• "Mako 1-2",             SGT G. Parker
• "Mako 1-3",             TBD
• "Rattler 1-6",           N/A
• "Rattler 1-1",           WO1 K. Grorud
• "Rattler 1-2",           WOC R. Hepker
• "Rattler 1-3",           WOC L. Savoy
• "Alaska 1",              SGT K. McCahill

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 001

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SITUATION

TIME 7APR18 @ 1900 EST (1730 IGT)

WEATHER: 80F (27C); Clear; Wind 0kn NNE; Dawn 0500 IGT; Dusk 1900 IGT

We are being deployed to Quang Tri Province, the most Northern Province of South Vietnam, which borders the Demilitarized Zone with North Vietnam. This province has seen incredibly fierce fighting. Our main concern is with locals who've taken up arms against the RVN, however over the Years the Quang Tri Province has been the site where large PAVN forces cross the DMZ, surround small American encampments, and destroy them with superior numbers to gain a quick victory, then retreat back across the DMZ. We will not only be taking part in the Strategic Hamlet Program, by protecting the Village of Ta Lieng, but we will also be acting as a Listening Post for Camp Airborne, for any sizable PAVN Force that might sweep through the area looking to overrun an American Airbase.

The Strategic Hamlet of Ta Lieng is an artificial village. To boost the legitimacy of the Republic of Vietnam & to protect its people in the countryside from the Viet Cong, the RVN forced the peasants in the valley to move to a single fortified and concentrated village that they constructed, named Ta Lieng; where they could be guarded and watched over by a small garrison of ARVN Militia, known as the Popular Force, (Called "Rough Puffs" by U.S. GI's), and by a Platoon of American GI's. This is how the United States conducted its counter insurgency in Vietnam. By watching the villagers in these hamlets for suspicious activity, by frequently paroling to disrupt enemy movements, and by constantly diffusing mines/traps set along major highways.

Due to this valley's close proximity to the North Vietnamese Border, it is often the site of Air Engagements. MiGs are frequently scrambled to intercept American Bombers, which fly out from Camp Airborne, who are attempting to interdict North Vietnamese Airspace. 

This campaign is based off of the book, "Platoon Leader" by James McDonough. Due to the nature of this assignment, Real Infantry platoons protecting strategic hamlets often ran under half capacity. Constantly taking attrition from tripwires, infantry platoons of 40 men, were often running from somewhere between 15-20. Along with this, these Infantry platoons were miles away from any other U.S. Force, and due to the ineffectiveness of the Rough Puffs and their refusal to patrol, Infantry platoons with this assignment often found themselves out numbered tremendously, being only able to rely on themselves and a few helicopters.

a. Enemy Disposition

1. Local Guerrilla band operating out of their homes and villages.

2. The Da Krong Valley sits on along the North/South DMZ. Possible PAVN incursions into the Valley.

3. VC Guerrilla's mine the trails and roads multiple times a day. Incredibly high concentration of Traps in this valley. Except actual minefields as well.

4. Substantial light AA presence to the southwest of the map.

b. Friendly Forces

1. 1st Platoon, Golf Company, 148th Battalion Popular Force "Rough Puffs"
2. Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment
3. Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry 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.

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MISSION

1st Platoon is tasked with setting up at OP Hawk, which overlooks the strategic Hamlet of Ta Lieng. The Ultimate goal and objective of our platoon is to protect the village, and keep it from either being destroyed or falling completely under communist control.

1st Platoon will then alternate sections and send out frequent foot patrols in an effort to clear the town and countryside of traps/mines and to engage the enemy before they engage us on their terms.

We will be transitioning back into a conventional platoon by the end of this campaign. Op Ords will be written by Platoon Lead, however tactical decisions will be left to the NCO IC, on the ground.

SSG C. Mandingo is current the Non-Commissioned Officer In-Command (NCO IC).

Maps of the AO:

Map of the Da Krong Valley:

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

1st Platoon, 71st A.H.C. AO:

Photo's of Village Officials:

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.
• You will be operating in a civilian populated area, any calls for fire within 600 Meters of a Village will need special authorization from Commanding Officer.
• Conduct multiple quick and short patrols. We're trying to have each section conduct several, so do not waste time. 
• While on patrol if you come under fire radio back to the OP and request support.
• On Map, Foot Trails are marked in Black, Main Supply Route Marked in Blue, Secondary Roads marked in Green.

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EXECUTION

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

1st Section

1st Section will be flown into an Observation Post Hawk. Once there 1-1 Actual will designate to 1-2 Actual where mines/tripflares are to be placed around the perimeter. After that 1-1 will conduct a foot patrol to acquaint themselves with the Village by visiting a few key locations.

PRIMARY TASKING: Acquaint themselves with the Village of Ta Lieng, by conducting a foot patrol through the village, stopping at the ARVN Barracks, Mayor's House, & School.

SECONDARY TASKING:  Set up defenses/mines around OP Hawk. 

TERTIARY TASKING:  Standby as a Quick Reaction Force for the section which is actively patrolling.

2nd Section

2nd Section will be will be flown into Observation Post Hawk with 1-1. Once there they will set up trip flares and mines around the Op according to the NCO IC's directions. From there 1-2 will man the OP while 1-1 conducts a patrol. Once 1-1 returns, 1-2 will conduct another patrol.

PRIMARY TASKING: Man the Observation Post, while 1-1 patrols the village. 

SECONDARY TASKING: Conduct another patrol along a different route after 1-1 completes their orientation with the Village.

TERTIARY TASKING:  Standby as a Quick Reaction Force for the section which is actively patrolling.

71st Assault Helicopter Company

Aviation will be stationed at Camp Airborne. 71st AHC is to run logistics for 1st Platoon, as well as Camp Sarge/Radio Relay Vandergrift, as well as conducting light reconnaissance by special request.

PRIMARY TASKING: Inserting Mako 1-1 & Mako 1-2 into the AO.

SECONDARY TASKING: Emergency Close Air Support, Resupply, and Medevac for 1st Platoon.

TERTIARY TASKING: Await Further Tasking.

Reconnaissance Team Alaska

RT 'Alaska' is to assist 71st AHC.

PRIMARY TASKING: Assist Mako 1-2

SECONDARY TASKING: N/A

TERTIARY TASKING: N/A

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SUPPORT

71st Assault Helicopter Company Vehicle Pool for Campaign:

Rotary Wing:

• 3 x UH-1D 'Huey'
• 2 x UH-1C 'Hog'
• 1 x UH-1C 'Heavy Hog'
• 1 x CH-47 'Chinook'
• 1 x CH-47 'Guns-A-Gogo'

Fixed Wing:

• 1 x A-7D 'Corsair'
• 1 x F-4E 'Phantom II'
• 1 x O-2A 'Skymaster'

Repairing:

Destroyed:

1st Platoon Vehicle Pool for Campaign:

Motorized:

• 2 x M151 'M2 Jeep'
• 1 x M151 'M60 Jeep'

Mechanized

• 1 x M113A1 'M2 & M60'

Repairing:

Destroyed:

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COMMAND & SIGNAL

Succession of Command: 

• 1st Platoon HQ: 2LT J. Kauffman > 1LT J. Hart
• 1st Section: SSG C. Mandingo > CPL J. Chardi
• 2nd Section: SGT G. Parker > CPL T. Thompson
• 3nd Section: TBD > TBD
• 71st A.H.C: 1LT J. Hart > WO1 K. Grorud
• MACV-SOG RT-Alaska: SGT K. McCahill > SGT B. Snurka

Call Signs

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

• "Mako 1-6 R",         SPC J. Chardi
• "Mako 1-1",             SSG C. Mandingo
• "Mako 1-2",             SGT G. Parker
• "Mako 1-3",             TBD
• "Rattler 1-6",           N/A
• "Rattler 1-1",           WO1 K. Grorud
• "Rattler 1-2",           WOC R. Hepker
• "Rattler 1-3",           WOC L. Savoy
• "Alaska 1",              SGT K. McCahill

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

WARNING ORDER

Fishhook 007

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SITUATION

TIME 7APR18 @ 1900 EST (1730 IGT)

WEATHER: 80F (27C); Clear; Wind 0kn NNE; Dawn 0500 IGT; Dusk 1900 IGT

After last weeks mission, Camp Pitt was constructed in in between Camp Necessity & Emery. As a result Bravo Company has been redeployed to pull security for the Camp. All companies are significantly undermanned, and are unable to properly patrol Highway 19, which connects all Camps, or any of the surrounding Villages.

A joint contingent of PAVN and VC Troops have been spotted moving into the Fishhook (Our Map). They have retaken several positions which we had cleared early in the Month, and are now operating on the western bank of the Mekong River. 1st Platoon will be setting up an Observation Post over-watching the only bridge across the MeKong, and will act as an early warning sign for Camp Emery.

Before Bravo Company, 1/11th ARVN pulled out to Camp Pitt, they had begun clearing brush and dropping agent orange on the surrounding hill sides, in preparations of constructing a permanent OP on Hill 139, overlooking Phoum Village.

a. Enemy Disposition

1. Joint Force of PAVN/VC Fighters have reinforced the battered remains of 275th VC Regiment. 

2. Viet Cong Forces have moved Rocket Artillery and Mortars into the Area and regularly barrage Camp Emery.

3. We believe of Company of the 275th, are operating in the vacinity of Hill 135 and the Phoum Village.

4. With the lack of friendly patrols in the Villages and Highways, we suspect VC Forces are freely moving men and supplies across the River as well as mining the Highway regularly.

5. There is a heavy AA Presence in the South of Phoum Village, along the river, 71st A.H.C. needs to strictly abide by their SOPs.

b. Friendly Forces

1. Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 11th ARVN Infantry Regiment
2. Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 11th ARVN Infantry 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.

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MISSION

1st Platoon is tasked with setting up an Observation Post, in the vacinity of Phoum Village.

This will be a joint op, lead by 1-1 this week. We will alternate which section is leading the joint operations.

SSG C. Mandingo will write one Op Ord for the whole platoon to follow.

Maps of the AO:

Map of the Fishhook:

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

1st Platoon, 71st A.H.C. 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.
• You will be operating in a civilian populated area, any calls for fire within 600 Meters of a Village will need special authorization from Commanding Officer.

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EXECUTION

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

1st Section

1st Section will be flown into an LZ of their choosing. Once there they will set up an OP overlooking Phoum Srei Village. Recommend using Hill 139, site planned for Bravo Company's OP before they were set South.

PRIMARY TASKING: Observe Highway 19, Route running through the Village to Camp Emery. 

SECONDARY TASKING:  Await Further Tasking from 1-6.

TERTIARY TASKING: Possibly send out small patrols in and around the village.

2nd Section

2nd Section will be will be flown into an LZ with 1-1. Once there they will set up an OP overlooking Phoum Srei Village. Recommend using Hill 139, site planned for Bravo Company's OP before they were set South.

PRIMARY TASKING: Observe Highway 19, Route running through the Village to Camp Emery. 

SECONDARY TASKING: Await Further Tasking.

TERTIARY TASKING:   Possibly send out small patrols in and around the village.

71st Assault Helicopter Company

Aviation will be stationed at Camp Necessity. 71st AHC is to scout out LZ's in the AO, and map a recommended flight path.

PRIMARY TASKING: Inserting Mako 1-1 & Mako 1-2 into the AO.

SECONDARY TASKING: Emergency Close Air Support, Resupply, and Medevac for 1st Platoon.

TERTIARY TASKING: Await Further Tasking.

Reconnaissance Team Alaska

RT 'Alaska' is to assist 71st Company.

PRIMARY TASKING: Assist Mako 1-2

SECONDARY TASKING: N/A

TERTIARY TASKING: N/A

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SUPPORT

71st Assault Helicopter Company Vehicle Pool for Campaign:

Rotary Wing:

• 2 x UH-1D 'Huey'
• 2 x UH-1C 'Hog'
• 1 x CH-47 'Chinook'
• 1 x CH-47 'Guns-A-Gogo'
• 1 x OH-6 'Loche'
• 1 x AH-1 'Cobra'

Fixed Wing:

• 1 x A-7D 'Corsair'
• 1 x F-4E 'Phantom II'
• 1 x O-2A 'Skymaster'

Repairing:

Destroyed:

• 2 x UH-1D 'Huey'

1st Platoon Vehicle Pool for Campaign:

Motorized:

• 1 x XM-706 'Commando'
• 2 x M151 'M2 Jeep'
• 1 x M151 'M60 Jeep'

Mechanized

• 1 x M113A1 'M2 & M60'

Repairing:

Destroyed:

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COMMAND & SIGNAL

Succession of Command: 

• 1st Platoon HQ: 2LT J. Kauffman > SPC J. Chardi
• 1st Section: SSG C. Mandingo > SP5 J. Banshaft
• 2nd Section: SPC D. Thompson > CPL J. Chardi
• 3nd Section: TBD > TBD
• 71st Company: 2LT J. Hart > WOC N. Bobcat
• SFOD-A 7111: SGT K. McCahill > SGT B. Snurka

Call Signs

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

• "Mako 1-6 R",         SPC J. Chardi
• "Mako 1-1",             SSG C. Mandingo
• "Mako 1-2",             CPL D. Thompson
• "Mako 1-3",             TBD
• "Rattler 1-6",           2LT J. Hart
• "Rattler 1-1",           WOC M. Windy
• "Rattler 1-2",           WOC R. Hepker
• "Rattler 1-3",          WOC N. Bobcat
• "Rattler 1-4",          WOC L. Savoy
• "Alaska 1",              SGT K. McCahill

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

Fishhook 006

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SITUATION

TIME 7APR18 @ 1900 EST (1730 IGT)

WEATHER: 80F (27C); Clear; Wind 0kn NNE; Dawn 0500 IGT; Dusk 1900 IGT

After last weeks mission, we held OP Pyle from a sizable enemy force which had crossed up stream. We also took heavy fire from the west across the river, we also captured a VC prisoner who was able to shed some light on the location of the COSVN HQ. According to him, runners with orders were coming down the creek bed which runs east to west from Phoumi Moattonle to deeper into the Jungle. Based upon our limited knowledge of the area, we believe the COSVN HQ is lurking a few kilometers to the west of the river deep within the Jungle.

This week, 1st Platoon will cross the river, sweep and clear all the villages which we were taking fire from, then will recon the creek bed which our prisoner described in his interrogation. 1st Platoon will search for any strategic assets found in the vicinity of the creek bed or any branching trails from the creek bed.

a. Enemy Disposition

1. Last week we took heavy machine gun, rocket, and mortar fire from across the River in the villages of Phoumi Moattonle

2. Expect roaming patrols and possible ambushes along the trail. 

3. Viet Cong Forces will be well equipt, with AK-47s, RPDs, and RPGs.

4. There is a heavy AA Presence in the Southwest, 71st A.H.C. needs to strictly abide by their SOPs to avoid catastrophe.

b. Friendly Forces

1. Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division
2. Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry 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 is tasked with sweeping the village we took contact from last week, and will recon the creek bed and subsequent trails.

This will be a joint op, lead by 1-1 this week. We will alternate which section is leading the joint operations.

SSG C. Mandingo will write one Op Ord for the whole platoon to follow.

Maps of the AO:

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

1st Platoon, 71st Co., 145th AV Btn AO:

Notes from Commander:

• 71st Company has several other objectives, other than assisting Mako 1-6. 
• 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.
• 71st A.H.C. must transport supplies and manpower to Camp Pitt in order to complete construction of the Camp so that infantry may spawn there in future operations.

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EXECUTION

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

1st Section

1st Section will be flown into an LZ of their choosing across the river, will sweep the Village of Phoumi Moattonle, and then will conduct a recon of the creek bed and subsequent trails. There are three area's of interest that 1st platoon should investigate. 1. A small hill (Hill 155) with a trail leading to it, branching off from the creek bed, 2. The village of Chamkar Yeak, 3. A former buddhist temple atop Hill 178.

PRIMARY TASKING: Conduct a recon of the creek bed and subsequent trails.

SECONDARY TASKING:  Sweep the village of Phoumi Moattonle.

TERTIARY TASKING: Locate any strategic assets such as AAA, SAMs, or the COSVN HQ.

2nd Section

2nd Section will be flown into an LZ of their choosing across the river, will sweep the Village of Phoumi Moattonle, and then will conduct a recon of the creek bed and subsequent trails. There are three area's of interest that 1st platoon should investigate. 1. A small hill (Hill 155) with a trail leading to it, branching off from the creek bed, 2. The village of Chamkar Yeak, 3. A former buddhist temple atop Hill 178.

PRIMARY TASKING: Conduct a recon of the creek bed and subsequent trails.

SECONDARY TASKING: Sweep the village of Phoumi Moattonle.

TERTIARY TASKING:  Locate any strategic assets such as AAA, SAMs, or the COSVN HQ.

71st Assault Helicopter Company

Aviation will be stationed at Camp Necessity.  Camp Pitt  will not be built & will not be a valid spawning location until all the required Supplies & Men are delivered by 71st Co.

PRIMARY TASKING: Transporting & four M113 Engineer Vehicles to Camp Pitt, for construction; Chance to practice proper landings/formation flying;

SECONDARY TASKING: Inserting Mako 1-1 & Mako 1-2 across the river.

TERTIARY TASKING: Emergency Close Air Support, Resupply, and Medevac for 1st Platoon.

Reconnaissance Team Alaska

RT 'Alaska' is to assist 71st Company.

PRIMARY TASKING: Assist Mako 1-2

SECONDARY TASKING: N/A

TERTIARY TASKING: N/A

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SUPPORT

71st Assault Helicopter Company Vehicle Pool for Campaign:

Rotary Wing:

• 2 x UH-1D 'Huey'
• 2 x UH-1C 'Hog'
• 1 x CH-47 'Chinook'
• 1 x CH-47 'Guns-A-Gogo'
• 1 x OH-6 'Loche'
• 1 x AH-1 'Cobra'

Fixed Wing:

• 1 x A-7D 'Corsair'
• 1 x F-4E 'Phantom II'
• 1 x O-2A 'Skymaster'

Repairing:

Destroyed:

• 2 x UH-1D 'Huey'

1st Platoon Vehicle Pool for Campaign:

Motorized:

• 1 x XM-706 'Commando'
• 2 x M151 'M2 Jeep'
• 1 x M151 'M60 Jeep'

Mechanized

• 1 x M113A1 'M2 & M60'

Repairing:

Destroyed:

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COMMAND & SIGNAL

Succession of Command: 

• 1st Platoon HQ: 2LT J. Kauffman > SPC J. Chardi
• 1st Section: SSG C. Mandingo > SP5 J. Banshaft
• 2nd Section: SPC D. Thompson > CPL J. Chardi
• 3nd Section: TBD > TBD
• 71st Company: 2LT J. Hart > WOC N. Bobcat
• SFOD-A 7111: SGT K. McCahill > SGT B. Snurka

Call Signs

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

• "Mako 1-6 R",         SPC J. Chardi
• "Mako 1-1",             SSG C. Mandingo
• "Mako 1-2",             SPC D. Thompson
• "Mako 1-3",             TBD
• "Rattler 1-6",           2LT J. Hart
• "Rattler 1-1",           WOC M. Windy
• "Rattler 1-2",           WOC R. Hepker
• "Firebird 1-1",         WOC N. Bobcat
• "Firebird 1-2",         WOC L. Savoy
• "Alaska 1",              SGT K. McCahill

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

Fishhook 005

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SITUATION

TIME 7APR18 @ 1900 EST (1730 IGT)

WEATHER: 80F (27C); Clear; Wind 0kn NNE; Dawn 0500 IGT; Dusk 1900 IGT

After last weeks mission, we pushed deep into enemy territory to hunt for evidence of the COSVN HQ; however we failed to find any concrete evidence of the headquarters whereabouts. However we did take a Cambodian Villager prisoner, and after extensive interrogation, it would appear he knew the location of a local VC hideout. The job of neutralizing it and the AA in the area has been tasked to Bravo Company.

1st Platoon's objectives this week are to move back to Camp Necessity's Area of Operation. 1st Platoon will relieve a small section of Seamen which have been garrisoning a small Observation Post called, OP Pyle. OP Pyle over looks the Mekong River and several villages, all with high VC activity. OP Pyle reportedly takes regular Mortar, Machine Gun, and Sniper fire from across the River. VC Sappers frequently cross the river, infiltrate the wire around OP Pyle and lob grenades into the bunkers.

We believe VC forces are moving men and supplies across the river to our eastern bank, in an attempt to launch an assault on our base of Operations at Camp Necessity. If the VC are attempting an assault to overrun Camp Necessity and Camp Russel they will have to overrun OP Pyle first. 1st Platoon is to dig in and not let that happen. 

1st Platoon's objectives are to relieve a squad of US Navy Riverine Patrol men from TF-116. 1st Platoon will then reinforce the defenses, and will then begin sending out small patrols up to a maximum of a Kilometer. 

Two areas of interest to patrol frequently to disrupt enemy movements are:

1. A small creek bed 700 Meters to the Northwest of OP Pyle. The creek runs southwest to northeast, from the Mekong river to Highway 19. Light enemy movements through the creek. 1st Platoon could set up a possible ambush.

1. Highway 19 in between OP Pyle, Camp Necessity, & Camp Russel. The VC mine the crossroads between all three positions multiple times a day, making travel by truck/jeep between the camps fairly dangerous. 1st Platoon is to clear the cross roads of any mines periodically. 

Due to lack of manpower throughout the "Fishhook Sector" Camp Russel has stopped sending out Patrols, and the patrols sent from Camp Necessity don't go out any further than the tree line surrounding the runway. You will not run into any other friendly units along the creek bed or crossroads of Highway 19.

a. Enemy Disposition

1. Viet Cong Forces have been spotted throughout the villages lining the Mekong River to the west of OP Pyle.

2. Viet Cong Forces periodically mine the crossroads of highway 19 between OP Pyle/Russel/Necessity.

3. Viet Cong Forces will be well equipt, with AK-47s, RPDs, and RPGs.

4. Expect occasional sappers, snipers, mortar attacks.

5. If communist forces are attempting to assault Camp Necessity, they will try to overrun OP Pyle first.

6. If they successfully overrun OP Pyle, 1st Platoon will defend Camp Necessity upon respawn.

b. Friendly Forces

1. Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division
2. Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry 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 is tasked with capturing Hill 135 and Hill 139.

This will be a joint op, lead by 1-1 this week. We will alternate which section is leading the joint operations.

SSG C. Mandingo will write one Op Ord for the whole platoon to follow.

Maps of the AO:

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

1st Platoon, 71st Co., 145th AV Btn AO:

Notes from Commander:

• 71st Company has several other objectives, other than assisting Mako 1-6. 
• 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.
• 71st Co. must transport supplies and manpower to FOB Emery in order to complete construction of the FOB so that infantry may spawn there in future operations.
• 71st Co. Also may be asked to run resupply and CAS for Charlie Company who is fighting in the field.
• Due to enemy presence Highway 19 has been closed after dark. All supplies must be airlifted into OP Pyle. 

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EXECUTION

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

1st Section

1st Section will man OP Pyle with 2nd Section, conduct patrols of the area, possibly set up listening posts, & possible set up ambushes if Patrol's yield results.

PRIMARY TASKING: Hold OP Pyle from 1600 IGT to 0600 IGT  [ One & a Half (Min) - Two Hours (Max) with time acceleration] until relieved by 2nd Platoon.

SECONDARY TASKING:  Send Patrols out to the Creek Bed to disrupt enemy movements. If the enemy is located, set up an ambush. Send patrols out on the highway, and specifically check the crossroads for mines.

TERTIARY TASKING: If OP Pyle is lost, fall back to Camp Necessity and hold.

2nd Section

2nd Section will man OP Pyle with 1st Section.

PRIMARY TASKING: Hold OP Pyle from 1700 IGT to 0700 IGT  [1 & a half (Min) - 2 Hours (Max) with time acceleration] with time acceleration] until relieved by 2nd Platoon.

SECONDARY TASKING: Send Patrols out to the Creek Bed to disrupt enemy movements. If the enemy is located, set up an ambush. Send patrols out on the highway, and specifically check the crossroads for mines.

TERTIARY TASKING: If OP Pyle is lost, fall back to Camp Necessity and hold.

71st Company, 145th Aviation Battalion

Aviation will be stationed at Camp Necessity.  FOB Emery will not be built & will not be a valid spawning location until all the required Supplies & Men are delivered by 71st Co.

PRIMARY TASKING: Transporting Twelve Engineers & two M113 Engineer Vehicles to FOB Emery, for construction; Chance to practice proper landings/formation flying;

SECONDARY TASKING: Inserting Mako 1-1 & Mako 1-2 to OP Pyle.

TERTIARY TASKING: Emergency Close Air Support, Resupply, and Medevac for OP Pyle & Charlie Company.

Reconnaissance Team Alaska

RT 'Alaska' is to assist 71st Company.

PRIMARY TASKING: Assist Mako 1-2

SECONDARY TASKING: N/A

TERTIARY TASKING: N/A

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SUPPORT

71st Company Vehicle Pool for Campaign:

Rotary Wing:

• 2 x UH-1D 'Huey'
• 2 x UH-1C 'Hog'
• 1 x CH-47 'Chinook'
• 1 x CH-47 'Guns-A-Gogo'
• 1 x OH-6 'Loche'
• 1 x AH-1 'Cobra'

Fixed Wing:

• 1 x A-7D 'Corsair'
• 1 x F-4E 'Phantom II'
• 1 x O-2A 'Skymaster'

Repairing:

Destroyed:

• 2 x UH-1D 'Huey'

1st Platoon Vehicle Pool for Campaign:

Motorized:

• 1 x XM-706 'Commando'
• 2 x M151 'M2 Jeep'
• 1 x M151 'M60 Jeep'

Mechanized

• 1 x M113A1 'M2 & M60'

Repairing:

Destroyed:

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COMMAND & SIGNAL

Succession of Command: 

• 1st Platoon HQ: 2LT J. Kauffman > SPC J. Chardi
• 1st Section: SSG C. Mandingo > SP5 J. Banshaft
• 2nd Section: SPC D. Thompson > CPL J. Chardi
• 3nd Section: TBD > TBD
• 71st Company: 2LT J. Hart > WOC N. Bobcat
• SFOD-A 7111: SGT K. McCahill > SGT B. Snurka

Call Signs

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

• "Mako 1-6 R",         SPC J. Chardi
• "Mako 1-1",             SSG C. Mandingo
• "Mako 1-2",             SPC D. Thompson
• "Mako 1-3",             TBD
• "Rattler 1-6",           2LT J. Hart
• "Rattler 1-1",           WOC M. Windy
• "Rattler 1-2",           WOC R. Hepker
• "Firebird 1-1",         WOC N. Bobcat
• "Firebird 1-2",         WOC L. Savoy
• "Alaska 1",              SGT K. McCahill

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