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1LT J. Kauffman

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  1. Operation Title: Operation Fearful Dusk 002 Team(S) Reporting: 1st Cavalry Division Map: Khe Sanh Primary Task: Destroy Convoy Secondary Task: Escape Time Of Operation: 07/30/2022 Attendees: 1LT J. Kauffman CW4 T. Sadler SSG D. Jordan SSG K. Kersemeier SGT B. Snurka SP7 R. Kris SP5 E. York SP6 N. Bobcat SP6 J. Hart SP6 P. Goodell PFC J. Anderson
  2. Operation Title: Operation Fearful Dusk 001 Team(S) Reporting: 1st Cavalry Division Map: The Bra Primary Task: Rescue POW Secondary Task: Survive & Extract Time Of Operation: 07/23/2022 Attendees: 1LT J. Kauffman CW4 T. Sadler SSG A. Cummings SSG K. Kersemeier SP9 T. Wolfe SP8 J. Chardi SP7 L. Logan SP7 R. Kris SP6 N. Bobcat SP6 J. Hart SP5 P. Goodell SP5 E. York PFC D. Douglas
  3. Operation Title: Operation Hue City 005 Team(S) Reporting: 1st Cavalry Division Map: Cam Lao Nam Primary Task: Breach Citadel Secondary Task: Clear Citadel Time Of Operation: 07/09/2022 Attendees: 1LT J. Kauffman 2LT K. Grorud CW4 T. Sadler SSG A. Cummings SSG D. Jordan SGT B. Snurka CPL V. Handberg SP9 T. Wolfe SP8 J. Chardi SP7 R. Kris SP6 N. Bobcat SP5 P. Goodell SPC R. Do PFC J. Anderson PV2 A. Choco PVT C. Baker
  4. Operation Title: Operation Hue City 004 Team(S) Reporting: 1st Cavalry Division Map: Cam Lao Nam Primary Task: Clear section of City Secondary Task: Reach bridge before its destroyed Time Of Operation: 06/25/2022 Attendees: 1LT J. Kauffman CW4 T. Sadler SSG A. Cummings SSG K. Kersemeier SGT B. Snurka CPL V. Handberg SP9 T. Wolfe SP8 J. Chardi SP7 C. Canterbury SP7 R. Kris SP7 L. Logan SP5 P. Goodell SPC R. Do PV2 C. Cusick PV2 K. Brewer
  5. WARNING ORDER Operation Hue City 004 South Vietnam - I Corps - Hue City - Feb 1 1968 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SITUATION OPERATION TIME: 1900 EST IN-GAME TIME: 0500 IGT ORGANIZATION: 1. REGION: South Vietnam 2. WEATHER: Clear Skies; 97F ; Wind <1kn NNE; Dawn 0415 IGT; Dusk 1900 IGT 3. TERRAIN: City, Urban, Rice Paddies, Rural Tonight we will be continuing to push into the city of Hue along with 2nd Platoon. Our goal is to clear the downtown area up to the Limit of Advance. From there we will push in and relief the beleaguered survivors trapped in the MACV Compound. a. Enemy Disposition PAVN Force Controlling Highway 1 Bridge Unknown of the Situation in Hue City? b. Friendly Disposition Company A, 1st Battalion 1st Marine Division 1st, 2nd, and 4th Platoon c. 1960s - 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. Require authorization & PID, before High Explosives are cleared within 200 meters of a village. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Maps of the Province: *How to Zoom in: Open spoiler> Right click on photo > Open image in new tab > Congrats, you can now zoom in. 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 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. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ MISSION 1st Platoon, A. Company, 1/7th Cavalry Our Objectives will to be to hold the catherdal until reinforcements arrive. Once they arrive we will storm the trenches and outer defenses to our front and hold position there. 1st Platoon PRIMARY TASKING: Clear out Zones 1, 2, 3, 4. SECONDARY TASKING: Clear all buildings, Rooftops, caves, tunnels, etc. TERTIARY TASKING: 71st Assault Helicopter Company PRIMARY TASKING: Assist 1st Platoon with M48 Patton Tank. SECONDARY TASKING: TERTIARY TASKING: N/A ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ COMMAND & SIGNAL Call Signs "Mako 6", 1LT J. Kauffman "Mako 1-6", SSG A. Cummings "Mako 1-6 R" N/A "Mako 1-1", SSG D. Jordan "Mako 1-2", CPL V. Handberg "Rattler 1-6", 2LT K. Grorud "Rattler 1-1", CW4 T. Sadler Hand Signals Control + Num 5 = Rally/Set//Affirmative Control + Num 2 = Halt/Hold/Stop/Negative Control + Num 6 = Engage Control + Num 4 = Go/Move/
  6. Operation Title: Operation Hue City 003 Team(S) Reporting: 1st Cavalry Division Map: Cam Lao Nam Primary Task: Hold Town Secondary Task: Attack Town Time Of Operation: 06/18/2022 Attendees: 1LT J. Kauffman 2LT K. Grorud CW4 T. Sadler SSG D. Jordan CPL V. Handberg SP9 T. Wolfe SP7 L. Logan SP7 R. Kris SP5 P. Goodell SPC R. Do PFC O. Olivia PV2 D. Cusick
  7. WARNING ORDER Operation Hue City 003 South Vietnam - I Corps - Hue City - Feb 1 1968 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SITUATION OPERATION TIME: 1900 EST IN-GAME TIME: 0500 IGT ORGANIZATION: 1. REGION: South Vietnam 2. WEATHER: Clear Skies; 97F ; Wind <1kn NNE; Dawn 0415 IGT; Dusk 1900 IGT 3. TERRAIN: City, Urban, Rice Paddies, Rural Tonight we will be continuing to act as 3rd Platoon, Company A, 1/1 Marines. Our platoon captured the bridge last weekend, and attempted to enter the city to render aid to ARVN Troops under attack. On approach to the city, our platoon took heavy fire and were forced to fight our way into the suburbs. We captured the cathedral but at the cost of most of our ammunition & the engine of our single M48 Pattaon. Our sister Platoons encountered even stiffer resistance and have had to dig in in the suburbs around the city. We have been ordered to hold our foothold in the suburbs at all cost, until the Charlie Company arrives with fresh ammunition, armor, and reinforcements. At that point we will attempt to breach the city and clear out their outer defenses. Once that has been done, we will hold position and await the arrival of Bravo and Delta Companies. a. Enemy Disposition PAVN Force Controlling Highway 1 Bridge Unknown of the Situation in Hue City? b. Friendly Disposition Company A, 1st Battalion 1st Marine Division 1st, 2nd, and 4th Platoon c. 1960s - 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. Require authorization & PID, before High Explosives are cleared within 200 meters of a village. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Maps of the Province: *How to Zoom in: Open spoiler> Right click on photo > Open image in new tab > Congrats, you can now zoom in. 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 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. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ MISSION 1st Platoon, A. Company, 1/7th Cavalry Our Objectives will to be to hold the catherdal until reinforcements arrive. Once they arrive we will storm the trenches and outer defenses to our front and hold position there. 1st Platoon PRIMARY TASKING: Hold Catherdral SECONDARY TASKING: Seize Trenchline and first block of buildings to our front. TERTIARY TASKING: Dig-in & repel enemy counter attacks. 71st Assault Helicopter Company PRIMARY TASKING: Assist 1st Platoon with M48 Patton Tank. SECONDARY TASKING: TERTIARY TASKING: N/A ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ COMMAND & SIGNAL Call Signs "Mako 6", 1LT J. Kauffman "Mako 1-6", SSG A. Cummings "Mako 1-6 R" N/A "Mako 1-1", SSG D. Jordan "Mako 1-2", CPL V. Handberg "Rattler 1-6", 2LT K. Grorud "Rattler 1-1", CW4 T. Sadler Hand Signals Control + Num 5 = Rally/Set//Affirmative Control + Num 2 = Halt/Hold/Stop/Negative Control + Num 6 = Engage Control + Num 4 = Go/Move/
  8. WARNING ORDER Operation Hue City 002 South Vietnam - I Corps - Hue City - Feb 1 1968 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SITUATION OPERATION TIME: 1900 EST IN-GAME TIME: 0500 IGT ORGANIZATION: 1. REGION: South Vietnam 2. WEATHER: Clear Skies; 97F ; Wind <1kn NNE; Dawn 0415 IGT; Dusk 1900 IGT 3. TERRAIN: City, Urban, Rice Paddies, Rural Amidst the chaos of 58 state capitals & dozens of American installations coming under siege in a single night, decision makers had no idea that Hue City had fallen, merely that they had lost communications with all units within the city. As American installations in the vicinity had come under attack, only a small force already operating in the field was able to move to assist & assess the situation in Hue. Two Companys of Marine Riflemen were conducting route clearance just south of Hue City & were the first American Units sent to investigate & assess the situation. Company A & Company G, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Division, with ~ 3 M48 Patton Tanks were sent to investigate the situation in Hue. Their goals were to retake Highway 1 Bridge over the Truoi River, approach the city, enter the suburbs, figure out why the MACV Camp & ARVN Battalion in Hue stopped responding, whether they had fled the battle or were still fighting in the city. The only intelligence offered to the Company Commanders of Alpha & Golf Company were that 1). a PAVN force had overrun the ARVN defenders of Highway 1 Bridge, in-between the Marines & Hue. 2). that Hue City had reportedly been attacked the previous day. The Marines walking into Hue had no idea that the city had completely fallen as was now being garrisoned by ~ 4,500 determined & well equipped enemy fighters. Once they came into sight of the city, both Companies of Marines came under heavy fire from entrenched PAVN & Vietcong forces. The Companies were ordered to push into the suburbs of the city and establish footholds on the outskirts, until reinforcements from the battalion arrived. Tonight we will be to act as 3rd Platoon, Company A, 1/1 Marines. We are given 1 of the Companies 3 M41 Walker Bulldogs. Our sister Platoons will be pushing along with us into the southern suburbs of Hue capturing their own Objectives. a. Enemy Disposition PAVN Force Controlling Highway 1 Bridge Unknown of the Situation in Hue City? b. Friendly Disposition Company A, 1st Battalion 1st Marine Division 1st, 2nd, and 4th Platoon c. 1960s - 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. Require authorization & PID, before High Explosives are cleared within 200 meters of a village. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Maps of the Province: *How to Zoom in: Open spoiler> Right click on photo > Open image in new tab > Congrats, you can now zoom in. 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 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. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ MISSION 1st Platoon, A. Company, 1/7th Cavalry Our Objectives will to be to conduct an attack on the PAVN unit holding Highway 1 Bridge (OBJ Alpha). From there 3rd Platoon will push north and hold the ridge while our friendly units cross. From there the Company will fan out on-line and push towards Hue. 3rd Platoon's Primary objective will be to seize the Cathedral on the outskirts of the City (OBJ Yin). 1st Platoon PRIMARY TASKING: Seize OBJ Yin (Cathedral) & Dig in. SECONDARY TASKING: Seize Highway 1 Bridge (OBJ Alpha) TERTIARY TASKING: Dig-in & repel enemy counter attacks. 71st Assault Helicopter Company PRIMARY TASKING: Work with 1st Platoon, as armor support or Air Support. SECONDARY TASKING: The Platoon has been given 1 of the Companies (3 Total) M41 Walker Bulldog tonight, if it is destroyed transition to air (No second chances). TERTIARY TASKING: N/A ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ COMMAND & SIGNAL Call Signs "Mako 6", 1LT J. Kauffman "Mako 1-6", SSG A. Cummings "Mako 1-6 R" N/A "Mako 1-1", SGT B. Snurka "Mako 1-2", SGT K. Kersemeier "Rattler 1-6", 2LT K. Grorud "Rattler 1-1", N/A Hand Signals Control + Num 5 = Rally/Set//Affirmative Control + Num 2 = Halt/Hold/Stop/Negative Control + Num 6 = Engage Control + Num 4 = Go/Move/
  9. Operation Title: Operation Hue City 001 Team(S) Reporting: 1st Cavalry Division Map: Cam Lao Nam Primary Task: QRF for 2nd, 3rd, 4th Platoon Secondary Task: Evacuate the city Time Of Operation: 06/04/2022 Attendees: 1LT J. Kauffman 2LT K. Grorud CW4 T. Sadler SSG A. Cummings SSG K. Kersemeier SGT B. Snurka CPL V. Handberg SP9 T. Wolfe SP7 R. Kris SP5 E. York PFC J. Anderson PV2 O. Olivia PV2 D. Cusick
  10. WARNING ORDER Operation Hue City 001 South Vietnam - I Corps - Hue City - Jan 31 1968 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SITUATION OPERATION TIME: 1900 EST IN-GAME TIME: 0500 IGT ORGANIZATION: 1. REGION: South Vietnam 2. WEATHER: Clear Skies; 97F ; Wind <1kn NNE; Dawn 0415 IGT; Dusk 1900 IGT 3. TERRAIN: City, Urban, Rice Paddies, Rural In the early morning ours of January 31, gunfire and explosions erupted on the streets of Hue City. Taken by total surprise, RVN government buildings, ARVN checkpoints, American Camps, government officials were targeted by Viet Cong operatives that had infiltrated the city. Key personnel and infrastructure were killed & destroyed amidst the chaos. As night gave way to morning, Viet Cong regular units converged on the city from all sides. Panicked American and ARVN units were taken by surprise and tried to put up staunch resistance despite being vastly outnumbered and out gunned. Due to the holiday, many of our soldiers were home on leave visiting their families. Additionally, all of Battalion Command was failed to report since the attacks began last night, we suspect that they along with the others who failed to report to the garrison HQ, were either killed or have fled. Decision making for the strategic defense of Hue Falls to us. 1st Platoon will be acting as a quick reaction force to assist undermanned ARVN units attempting to defend the city. We will be responding and assisting units as they call for support via FREQ 60.0. Reinforcements are unavailable, as friendly installations nearby have all also come under heavy attack. It will be up to us to decide if our beleaguered force will be able to hold portions of the city or whether or not we wish to breakout and fight our way to the nearest friendly encampment, with as many men and civilians we can save. a. Enemy Disposition Unknown, large enemy force attacking from all sides Enemy infiltrators already in the city causing havoc Possess Anti-Air & Heavy Artillery b. Friendly Disposition A Company, 1st Regional Force Battalion, ARVN 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Platoons stationed on the perimeter of the city holding back enemy forces. MACV Camp ~50 American Advisors Defending their camp from enemy attacks from the west. c. 1960s - 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. Require authorization & PID, before High Explosives are cleared within 200 meters of a village. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Maps of the Province: *How to Zoom in: Open spoiler> Right click on photo > Open image in new tab > Congrats, you can now zoom in. 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 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. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ MISSION 1st Platoon, A. Company, 1/7th Cavalry 1st Platoon is acting as a quick reaction force of the Company. Reacting and assisting friendly units across the city. 1st Platoon must be prepared to travel across town quickly, and at a moments notice be ready to return to the garrison to help evacuate civilians and friendly units to Plei Mei Special Forces Camp. 1st Platoon PRIMARY TASKING: Assist 2nd Platoon by clearing out the outskirts of town to their east. SECONDARY TASKING: Be ready to assist friendly units when called on Radio, all over the city. TERTIARY TASKING: Return to the Garrison to provide security for a convoy attempting to break out of the city, once enough transports and civilians have arrived to the evacuation point. 71st Assault Helicopter Company PRIMARY TASKING: Work with 1st Platoon, as armor support. SECONDARY TASKING: Transition to Air, if their one and only tank is destroyed. TERTIARY TASKING: N/A ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ COMMAND & SIGNAL Call Signs "Mako 6", 1LT J. Kauffman "Mako 1-6", SSG A. Cummings "Mako 1-6 R" N/A "Mako 1-1", SGT B. Snurka "Mako 1-2", SGT K. Kersemeier "Rattler 1-6", 2LT K. Grorud "Rattler 1-1", CW4 T. Sadler Hand Signals Control + Num 5 = Rally/Set//Affirmative Control + Num 2 = Halt/Hold/Stop/Negative Control + Num 6 = Engage Control + Num 4 = Go/Move/
  11. Operation Title: Operation Fortress Ridge 004 Team(S) Reporting: 1st Cavalry Division Map: Khe Sanh Primary Task: Defend the Fire Base Secondary Task: Repel the enemy Time Of Operation: 05/28/2022 Attendees: 1LT J. Kauffman 2LT K. Grorud CW4 T. Sadler SSG A. Cummings SSG D. Jordan CPL V. Handberg SP8 J. Chardi SP7 R. Kris SP7 L. Logan SP5 E. York SP5 P. Goodell PFC J. Anderson PFC R. Do PV2 D. Cusick
  12. OPERATION ORDER Operation Fortress Ridge 004 South Vietnam - I Corps - Quang Tri Province - Khe Sanh - 1967 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SITUATION OPERATION TIME: 1900 EST 5.25.22 ORGANIZATION: 1. REGION: Highlands, Quang Tri, South Vietnam 2. WEATHER: Clear Skies; 97F ; Wind <1kn NNE; Dawn 0415 IGT; Dusk 1900 IGT 3. TERRAIN: Mountainous c. 1960s - 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. Require authorization & PID, before High Explosives are cleared within 200 meters of a village. 2. MISSION Last week, American outposts all along the ridge were attacked. While Alpha Company held thier position, other outposts did not fair as well. The Special Forces camp has even come under siege. 1st Platoon and the rest of Alpha Company have been hastily evacuated from FSB Hogan. We have been sent to reinforce Lang Sei SF Camp in face of an impending enemy attack. 3. EXECUTION MAP OF THE AO PHASE I a. At 1930 EST, 1st Platoon will load into the Special Forces Camp. b. From there 1st Platoon will take up their battle positions on the southern edge of the camp. c. We have 4 sections of line to cover. Target Reference Point (TRP 1) through TRP 4. d. Each squad will take a static machinegun and recoilless rifle to their battle position. e. 2nd Squad is Covering Sections 1 & 2 (TRP 1 - TRP 3). f. 1st Squad is covering Sections 3 & 4 (TRP 3 - 5) g. Each fireteam within the squad will be assigned a section, and will begin placing claymores along the perimeter for their appropriate section. h. 1-2 will send out a patrol to scout their Listening Post position (LP1) and begin construction. i. 1-1 will send out a patrol to scout their Listening Post position (LP2) and begin construction. j. Engagement & Disengagement criteria for LPs: 1: If the LP come across 4 or less men, they are ordered to engage and disrupt the enemy. 2: If the LP Comes across 5 - 10 men, they are ordered to fire a magazine at the enemy & break contact, returning to the Camp. 3: If the LP comes across 10 or more men, they are ordered to go to ground and hide. 4: LP's are to check in on radio: 1) Once after arriving, 2) Five Minutes in 3) At the 10 minute marker. 5: LP's are to rotate men every 10 minutes k. 1-2 will mine with AT Mines, AOA 1. 1-1 will mine AOA 2 with AT Mines. l. While the LP's are active, units are to hold their fire in their respective sections unless given authorization from 1-6 m. Trigger Lines (TL) have been established in sections across our line, matching visible terrain features, this means to not engage until the enemy has pasted this Trigger Line. PHASE II - ENDEX A. 1st Platoon will ENDEX. 4. SERVICE SUPPORT None 5. COMMAND AND SIGNAL Succession of Command: 1LT J. Kauffman > SSG K. Kersemeier > SGT B. Snurka Call Signs "Mako 6", 2LT K. Grorud "Mako 1-6", 1LT J. Kauffman "Mako 1-6R", SSG A. Cummings "Mako 1-1", SSG D. Jordan "Mako 1-2", CPL V. Handberg "Rattler 1-6", N/A "Rattler 1-1", CW4 T. Sadler Radio FREQs "Command Net" - FREQ 60.0 "Aviation Platoon Net" - FREQ 50.0 "CAS/Dust off Net" - FREQ 45.0 "Infantry Platoon Net" - FREQ - 40.0 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 6. COMMANDER'S NOTES SQUAD LEADERS, make sure your all of your men pack 1 x Personal Aid Kit, 1 x 500ml Blood Bag, REQUEST FORM TRANSPORTATION (INFIL.): [] Land [] Sea [] Air PAX: VEH. TYPE: TRANSPORTATION (EXFIL.): [] Land [] Sea [] Air PAX: VEH. TYPE: N/A ADDITIONAL ITEMS: [X] Resupply [X] Fire Support [X] Other: Medevac/Reinsert WILL CAS BE NEEDED?: [] Yes [X] No [] Emergency Only Any questions please send them to 1LT J. Kauffman inbox, I'll get back to you ASAP
  13. WARNING ORDER Operation Fortress Ridge 003 South Vietnam - I Corps - Quang Tri Province - Khe Sanh - 1967 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SITUATION OPERATION TIME: 1900 EST IN-GAME TIME: 1800 IGT ORGANIZATION: 1. REGION: South Vietnam 2. WEATHER: Clear Skies; 97F ; Wind <1kn NNE; Dawn 0415 IGT; Dusk 1900 IGT 3. TERRAIN: Mountains, River Valley, Jungle, Rice Paddies, Rural After two weeks of heavy fighting on the ridge lines east of Battalion HQ, Alpha Company has been bled dry. The company is operating below 50% strength and was given a small respite. Alpha Company has been pulling security at Fire Support Base Hogan, a temporary FSB constructed at LZ Mexico. The company has assisted a platoon of engineers in erecting makeshift entrenchments and fortifications; however, construction of viable fortifications has yet to be completed. As of yesterday morning, Bravo Company stumbled upon a large enemy force further north along the ridgeline. FSB Hogan provided supporting fire as Bravo Company broke contact. FSB Hogan is currently the most Northern American outpost along the ridge. It is believed that the enemy is massing a force for a coordinated counter attack. Alpha Company was warned about a large force assembling to the north of FSB Hogan yesterday. No attack came during the night or thus far during the day. As nightfall approaches, Alpha Company continues to dig in, establish fields of fire, preregistering artillery markers, establishing and manning listening posts, and sending out foot patrols to search for signs of enemy activity. Alpha Company is severely under strength, however they have the support of 71st AHC, as well as supporting fire from FSB Wang. FSB Hogan is lightly fortified and undermanned. In the face of a large enemy formation, it is possible that the FSB may have to be abandoned. a. Enemy Disposition Unknown, large enemy force Mobile Artillery Brigade Possess Light Vehicles & Anti-Air b. Friendly Disposition Alpha Company HQ, 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Headquarters inside Khe Sahn SF Base FSB Wang c. 1960s - 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. Require authorization & PID, before High Explosives are cleared within 200 meters of a village. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Maps of the Province: *How to Zoom in: Open spoiler> Right click on photo > Open image in new tab > Congrats, you can now zoom in. 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 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. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ MISSION 1st Platoon, A. Company, 1/7th Cavalry 1st Platoon will man their sector of FSB Hogan. 1st Platoon will also set up listening posts, send out patrols, set up claymores, set up static weapons, prepare ambushes, etc. 1st Platoon PRIMARY TASKING: Defend their section of the line on FSB Hogan. SECONDARY TASKING: Bring Fortify tools to continue improving the half-built FSB. TERTIARY TASKING: Send patrols out into the area, dig listening posts. Mine likely approaches to the north and east. 71st Assault Helicopter Company PRIMARY TASKING: Transport 1st. Platoon into the AO SECONDARY TASKING: Fly in crates of mines & static weapons to FSB Hogan. TERTIARY TASKING: Provide reinsert, resupply and CAS for 1st Platoon ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ COMMAND & SIGNAL Call Signs "Mako 6", 1LT J. Kauffman "Mako 1-6", TBD "Mako 1-6 R" N/A "Mako 1-1", SSG D. Jordan "Mako 1-2", SGT K. Kersemeier "Rattler 1-6", N/A "Rattler 1-1", CW4 T. Sadler Hand Signals Control + Num 5 = Rally/Set//Affirmative Control + Num 2 = Halt/Hold/Stop/Negative Control + Num 6 = Engage Control + Num 4 = Go/Move/
  14. Operation Title: Operation Fortress Ridge 002 Team(S) Reporting: 1st Cavalry Division Map: Khe Sanh Primary Task: Route Clearance Secondary Task: Secure Village Time Of Operation: 05/14/2022 Attendees: 1LT J. Kauffman 2LT K. Grorud SSG K. Kersemeier SGT B. Snurka CPL V. Handberg SP9 T. Wolfe SP8 J. Chardi SP6 R. Kris SP5 P. Goodell SP5 E. York PFC J. Anderson PFC R. Do PV2 O. Olivia PV2 D. Cusick
  15. OPERATION ORDER Operation Fortress Ridge 002 South Vietnam - I Corps - Quang Tri Province - Khe Sanh - 1967 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SITUATION OPERATION TIME: 1900 EST 5.14.22 ORGANIZATION: 1. REGION: Highlands, Quang Tri, South Vietnam 2. WEATHER: Clear Skies; 97F ; Wind <1kn NNE; Dawn 0415 IGT; Dusk 1900 IGT 3. TERRAIN: Mountainous c. 1960s - 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. Require authorization & PID, before High Explosives are cleared within 200 meters of a village. 2. MISSION 1st Platoon has been tasked with route clearance along the northern portion of Route 14. 1st Platoon will be moving into OBJ Ant and clearing out enemy mines and sweeping the area for potential enemy ambushes. 1st Platoon has also been tasked with searching the village of Soy, further to the east. If evidence is found that the locals are supporting the Viet Cong cell operating in the area, we are to burn the village and direct the refugees to head north to the next town. 3. EXECUTION MAP OF THE AO PHASE I a. At 1930 EST, 1st Platoon will be dropped into LZ Utah b. From there 1st Platoon will move north to the OBJ Rally Point. c. The Bulk of 1st Platoon will remain at ORP Alpha. d. 1st Platoon will send forward a machinegun team to the west to WP 1. This element will conduct a SLLS stop at each WP, attempting to scan the route and area for enemy activity. e. The MG Team will continue until reaching OP Alpha, once there they will establish a support by fire position, and radio to 1st Platoon that they are set. They will cover 1st Platoon as 1st Platoon clears the route of mines. (If the MG takes contact, they will break contact and move back to ORP Alpha immediately.) f. 1st Platoon will move north along the route, mine sweepers up front. If 1st Platoon takes contact, we will execute Battle Drill 1. If 1st Platoon does not take contact, we will continue until PL Red. PHASE II c. Once clearing the road up to PL Red. 1st Platoon will Rally at OP Alpha. From there the MG team will move to WP 4, conduct a SLLS halt, and continue following Waypoints. Once reaching WP6, the MG Team will locate their own OP, and observe the northern half of the objective. Once set, the MG team will radio 1st Platoon. (If the MG takes contact, they will break contact and move back to OP Alpha immediately.) d. 1st Platoon will move north along the route, mine sweepers up front. If 1st Platoon takes contact, we will execute Battle Drill 1. If 1st Platoon does not take contact, we will continue until PL Yellow. e. Once OBJ Ant is cleared, 1st Platoon will radio Company, giving the all clear, so supplies may move to FSB Wang. PHASE III a. 1st Platoon will move to ORP Bravo & recon OBJ Badger. b. If enemy combatants are identified in OBJ Badger, 1st Platoon will conduct a Platoon attack. If the village appears to be clear, 1st Platoon will cross PL White, and move towards PL Red on-line. c. From there 1st Platoon will move towards the limit of advance, searching houses at each phase line as they go. d. If weapons or evidence that the locals are supplying the local VC cell are found, 1st Platoon will burn the village, arrest suspected VC, and direct the bulk of the civilians to move North to the next town. PHASE IV - ENDEX a. 1st Platoon fly out any prisoners. b. 1st Platoon will be flown out of OBJ Badger, once clear. c. 1st Platoon will ENDEX. 4. SERVICE SUPPORT None 5. COMMAND AND SIGNAL Succession of Command: 1LT J. Kauffman > SSG K. Kersemeier > SGT B. Snurka Call Signs "Mako 6", 2LT K. Grorud "Mako 1-6", 1LT J. Kauffman "Mako 1-1", SGT B. Snurka "Mako 1-2", SSG K. Kersemeier. "Rattler 1-1", N/A "Rattler 1-2", N/A Radio FREQs "Command Net" - FREQ 60.0 "Aviation Platoon Net" - FREQ 50.0 "CAS/Dust off Net" - FREQ 45.0 "Infantry Platoon Net" - FREQ - 40.0 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 6. COMMANDER'S NOTES SQUAD LEADERS, make sure your all of your men pack 1 x Personal Aid Kit, 1 x 500ml Blood Bag, REQUEST FORM TRANSPORTATION (INFIL.): [] Land [] Sea [] Air PAX: VEH. TYPE: TRANSPORTATION (EXFIL.): [] Land [] Sea [] Air PAX: VEH. TYPE: N/A ADDITIONAL ITEMS: [X] Resupply [X] Fire Support [X] Other: Medevac/Reinsert WILL CAS BE NEEDED?: [] Yes [X] No [] Emergency Only Any questions please send them to 1LT J. Kauffman inbox, I'll get back to you ASAP
  16. Operation Title: Operation Fortress Ridge 001 Team(S) Reporting: 1st Cavalry Division Map: Khe Sanh Primary Task: Secure Ridge Secondary Task: Destroy Artillery Time Of Operation: 05/07/2022 Attendees: 1LT J. Kauffman 2LT K. Grorud SSG K. Kersemeier CPL V. Handberg SP9 T. Wolfe SP8 J. Chardi SP6 R. Kris SP5 E. York SP5 P. Goodell PFC R. Do PV2 O. Olivia PV2 B. Douglas PV2 C. Baker PV2 K. Freeman PV2 K. Brewer PV2 S. Buntata
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