1LT J. Kauffman

WARNING ORDER

Operation Crazy Horse 001

Phuoc Tou - South Vietnam

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SITUATION

TIME: September 14th, 1966 @ 1900 EST (0600 ZUL)

WEATHER: 112F (44C); Clear; Wind <1kn NNE; Dawn 0600 IGT; Dusk 1800 IGT

The 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment has been deployed to Phuoc Toy Province to provide security for friendly airbases operating the area. 1st Cavalry will attempt to route out the guerrilla forces which have been conducting constant rocket/mortar attacks on Nui Dat Airbase. 

ARVN Forces had originally attempted to pacify the surrounding country side, however their efforts backfired and have turned the local population against the U.S. Backed South Vietnamese Government. We now believe that the communist guerrilla's have near total control of the rural villages, and have already begun to infiltrate the larger cities of Phuoc Toy province launching a massive recruitment campaign for a large scale offensive to come. 

a. Enemy Disposition

1. Scattered Disposition of Vietcong Irregulars.

   1. Including Mortars & Rocket Artillery

   2. Unknown Disposition of Heavy Machine Guns acting as Air-Defense

2. Possible Enemy action

   1. Hasty Ambushes 

   2. Heavily mined roads and trails 

b. Friendly Forces

1. 2nd Platoon, Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment
2. 3nd Platoon, Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment
3. 4th Platoon, Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment
4. 113th ARVN Home Guard Brigade

c. 1966s - Rules of Engagement

On order from your commander, enemy military and paramilitary forces are declared hostile and may be attacked subject to the following instructions:

1. Positive Identification (PID) is required prior to engagement. PID is a reasonable certainty that the proposed target is a legitimate military target. If no PID, contact your next highest commander for decision.
2. Do not engage anyone who has surrendered, or is unarmed or wounded. 
3. Any requests for fire support or close air support within 600 Meters of a civilian center must first get authorization from commanding officer. 

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Maps of the Province:

Notes from Commander:

• All requests for Close Air Support/Medevac/Resupply/Insertion are to go to Mako 1-6 on FREQ 60.0. Mako 1-6 will contact Rattler 1-6 on FREQ 50.0 to request an asset to assist 1st Platoon as necessary. Once the asset is in the area of Operation for Mako 1-6, Infantry can contact the bird via CAS Net FREQ 45.0 to guide in the bird/direct close air support.
• If an infantry element is in threat of being overrun and requires immediate assistance, they may declare a "Tactical Emergency" to Mako 1-6, who will then have Rattler 1-6 redirect all available air assets to Mako 1-6's Area of Operation to prevent the unit from being overrun.
• Be sure not to stray too far off the planned & assigned path, due to the high probability of undiscovered minefields. 
• Be sure to stay within 1st Platoon's area of operation, venturing off course into 2nd or 3rd Platoon's AO could result in blue on blue.

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MISSION

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

1st Platoon

Our primary Objective will be to locate & destroy Vietcong Mortar & Rocket sites.

PRIMARY TASKING:  1st Platoon will conduct search & destroy Operations in the area between Patrol Base Hawk & Nui Dat Airbase.

SECONDARY TASKING:  N/A

TERTIARY TASKING:  N/A

71st Assault Helicopter Company

71st AHC will support the platoon from the Air.

PRIMARY TASKING: Proving Reinsert, Resupply, & CAS for 1st Platoon.

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 
• 2 x CH-47 Chinook
• 2 x UH-1C Huey
• 1 x OH-6 Loch

Fixed Wing: 

• 2 x AD-1 Skyraider
• 1 x CH-47 Spooky
• 3 x O-11 Bronco

Repairing:

• N/A

Destroyed:

• N/A

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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 V. Handberg > SGT D. Thompson
• 71st A.H.C: 2LT K. Grorud > WO1 T. Sadler > CW3 R. Hepker

Call Signs

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

• "Mako 1-6R"           SSG A. Cummings

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

• "Mako 1-1",             SSG D. Jordan
• "Mako 1-2",             SSG V. Handberg
• "Rattler 1-6",           2LT K. Grorud
• "Rattler 1-1",           WO1 T. Sadler
• "Rattler 1-2",           CW3 R. Hepker
• "Rattler 1-3",           WOC J. Rob

Hand Signals

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

Smoke Signals

• Green = Friendly/Affirmative
• Red = Enemy/Negative
• Purple = Mass Casualty/Medic Required
• Orange = Lost/Marking Current Position

Radio Frequencies

• Infantry Platoon Net ~ 40.0
• CAS Net ~ 45.0
• Aviation Platoon Net ~ 50.0
• Command Net ~ 60.0

WARNING ORDER

Operation Sabre 005

Iran - Tehran

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SITUATION

TIME: August 17th, 2019 @ 1900 EST (0600 IGT)

WEATHER: 112F (44C); Clear; Wind <1kn NNE; Dawn 0600 IGT; Dusk 1800 IGT

1st Platoon will be locating and destroying Iranian centrifuges which we believe are being used to assemble weapons of mass destruction. This task is paramount, and must be accomplished at all costs. 

a. Enemy Disposition

1. Heavy  Disposition of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Air Defense Force

   1. Self Propelled Anti-Air Artillery Detachment

   2. Unknown Disposition of Man-Portable Air-Defense Systems Detachments

2. Iranian Revolutionary Guard Troops

   1. Heavy Armed and dedicated professional soldiers

3. Possible Enemy action

   1. Expect mechanized QRF

   2. Heavy Anti-Air Defenses

   3. Forces Pursuing 

b. Friendly Forces

1. 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Pennsylvanian National Guard
2. 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Pennsylvanian National Guard
3. 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, New York National Guard 
4. 1st Battalion, 258th Field Artillery Regiment, New York National Guard

c. 2019s - Rules of Engagement

On order from your commander, enemy military and paramilitary forces are declared hostile and may be attacked subject to the following instructions:

1. Positive Identification (PID) is required prior to engagement. PID is a reasonable certainty that the proposed target is a legitimate military target. If no PID, contact your next highest commander for decision.
2. Do not engage anyone who has surrendered, or is unarmed or wounded. 
3. Any requests for fire support or close air support within 600 Meters of a civilian center must first get authorization from commanding officer. 

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Maps of the Province:

Notes from Commander:

• All requests for Close Air Support/Medevac/Resupply/Insertion are to go to Mako 1-6 on FREQ 60.0. Mako 1-6 will contact Rattler 1-6 on FREQ 50.0 to request an asset to assist 1st Platoon as necessary. Once the asset is in the area of Operation for Mako 1-6, Infantry can contact the bird via CAS Net FREQ 45.0 to guide in the bird/direct close air support.
• If an infantry element is in threat of being overrun and requires immediate assistance, they may declare a "Tactical Emergency" to Mako 1-6, who will then have Rattler 1-6 redirect all available air assets to Mako 1-6's Area of Operation to prevent the unit from being overrun.
• Be sure not to stray too far off the planned & assigned path, due to the high probability of undiscovered minefields. 
• Be sure to stay within 1st Platoon's area of operation, venturing off course into 2nd or 3rd Platoon's AO could result in blue on blue.

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MISSION

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

1st Platoon

Our primary Objective will be to locate the Iranian facility with their uranium enriching centrifuges, infiltrate, destroy the facility, and ex-filtrate.

PRIMARY TASKING:  1st Platoon will HALO Drop north of the OBJ, Rig major bridges at OBJ Alpha & Bravo with explosives, detonate charges as a distraction and use the chaos to infiltrate the airfield, and locate documents revealing location of centrifuges. 1st Platoon will then move to the facility, assault it, and destroy the centrifuges at all costs.

SECONDARY TASKING:  N/A

TERTIARY TASKING:  N/A

71st Assault Helicopter Company

71st AHC will support the platoon on the ground.

PRIMARY TASKING: Proving Support for 1st Platoon.

SECONDARY TASKING: N/A

TERTIARY TASKING: N/A

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SUPPORT

71st Assault Helicopter Company Vehicle Pool for Campaign:

Rotary Wing:

• 6 x UH-60 BlackHawk
• 2 x CH-47 Chinook
• 2 x AH-64 Apache
• 1 x AH-6 Littlebird (2 x after repair)
• 3 x MH-6 Little Bird

Fixed Wing: 

• 2 x F-22 Raptor
• 2 x A-10 Warthog

Repairing:

• 1 x AH-6 Littlebird

Destroyed:

• 1 x AH-6 Littlebird

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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 V. Handberg > SGT D. Thompson
• 71st A.H.C: 2LT K. Grorud > WO1 T. Sadler > CW3 R. Hepker

Call Signs

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

• "Mako 1-6R"           SSG A. Cummings

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

• "Mako 1-1",             SSG D. Jordan
• "Mako 1-2",             SSG V. Handberg
• "Rattler 1-6",           2LT K. Grorud
• "Rattler 1-1",           WO1 T. Sadler
• "Rattler 1-2",           CW3 R. Hepker
• "Rattler 1-3",           WOC J. Rob

Hand Signals

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

Smoke Signals

• Green = Friendly/Affirmative
• Red = Enemy/Negative
• Purple = Mass Casualty/Medic Required
• Orange = Lost/Marking Current Position

Radio Frequencies

• Infantry Platoon Net ~ 40.0
• CAS Net ~ 45.0
• Aviation Platoon Net ~ 50.0
• Command Net ~ 60.0

WARNING ORDER

Operation Sabre 003

Iran - Zagros Mountains

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SITUATION

TIME: August 3rd, 2019 @ 1900 EST (0600 IGT)

WEATHER: 112F (44C); Clear; Wind <1kn NNE; Dawn 0600 IGT; Dusk 1800 IGT

Current Update on the Persian Gulf:

The Iranians have a strong foothold along the Persian Gulf coast, and have continued to push through Oman and deep into Saudi Arabia. 

Iranian Forces have halted their advance into Iraq and have set up strong defensive positions along the Tigris and Euphrates river, believing that our main push would come through Baghdad. Coalition forces have successfully feinted an assault on Baghdad, and have diverted the majority of their forces south to push for Kuwait City, cutting off Iranian forces on the southern coast of the Gulf. Additionally another prong has been launched into Iran itself after exploiting the ongoing conflict with Kurdish Forces.

 The 1st Cavalry Division, along with several other Coalition units are in the process of penetrating the Zagros Mountains, and intend to come out the other side ready to strike Tehran itself. Iranian forces are few in our sector, however they are able to utilize the large Zagros mountains and have fortified the major passes, and will fight for every inch of ground.

a. Enemy Disposition

1. Unknown Disposition of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Air Defense Force

   1. Self Propelled Anti-Air Artillery Detachment

   2. Unknown Disposition of Man-Portable Air-Defense Systems Detachments

2. Unknown Disposition of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Army Ground Forces

   1. Unknown elements of a Iranian Infantry Company

3. Possible Enemy action

   1. Expect ambushes all along your route and its tributaries.

   2. Heavy Anti-Air Defenses

   3. Light Armored Counter Attacks

   4. Heavy IED & Mine Threat

b. Friendly Forces

1. 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Pennsylvanian National Guard
2. 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Pennsylvanian National Guard
3. 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, New York National Guard 
4. 1st Battalion, 258th Field Artillery Regiment, New York National Guard

c. 2019s - Rules of Engagement

On order from your commander, enemy military and paramilitary forces are declared hostile and may be attacked subject to the following instructions:

1. Positive Identification (PID) is required prior to engagement. PID is a reasonable certainty that the proposed target is a legitimate military target. If no PID, contact your next highest commander for decision.
2. Do not engage anyone who has surrendered, or is unarmed or wounded. 
3. Any requests for fire support or close air support within 600 Meters of a civilian center must first get authorization from commanding officer. 

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Maps of the Province:

Notes from Commander:

• All requests for Close Air Support/Medevac/Resupply/Insertion are to go to Mako 1-6 on FREQ 60.0. Mako 1-6 will contact Rattler 1-6 on FREQ 50.0 to request an asset to assist 1st Platoon as necessary. Once the asset is in the area of Operation for Mako 1-6, Infantry can contact the bird via CAS Net FREQ 45.0 to guide in the bird/direct close air support.
• If an infantry element is in threat of being overrun and requires immediate assistance, they may declare a "Tactical Emergency" to Mako 1-6, who will then have Rattler 1-6 redirect all available air assets to Mako 1-6's Area of Operation to prevent the unit from being overrun.
• Be sure not to stray too far off the planned & assigned path, due to the high probability of undiscovered minefields. 
• Be sure to stay within 1st Platoon's area of operation, venturing off course into 2nd or 3rd Platoon's AO could result in blue on blue.

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MISSION

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

1st Platoon

Our primary Objective will be spearhead through Iranian Defenses in the Mountain Passes, drawing fire, marking enemy strong points. clearing enemy ambushes, clearing Anti-Air Sites, etc

PRIMARY TASKING:  1st Platoon will move to breach the Iranian's front line near the village of Dezemhir.

SECONDARY TASKING:  1st Platoon will push through Route Nancy and Route Sussie, clearing enemy ambushes & danger areas, and anti-air sites.

TERTIARY TASKING:  1st Platoon will Clear the village of Lotohafaz, and establish a defensive positions.

71st Assault Helicopter Company

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

PRIMARY TASKING: Proving Support for 1st Platoon.

SECONDARY TASKING: Conduct resupply & reinserts

TERTIARY TASKING: N/A

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SUPPORT

71st Assault Helicopter Company Vehicle Pool for Campaign:

Rotary Wing:

• 6 x UH-60 BlackHawk
• 2 x CH-47 Chinook
• 2 x AH-64 Apache
• 1 x AH-6 Littlebird (2 x after repair)
• 3 x MH-6 Little Bird

Fixed Wing: 

• 2 x F-22 Raptor
• 2 x A-10 Warthog

Repairing:

• 1 x AH-6 Littlebird

Destroyed:

• 1 x AH-6 Littlebird

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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 V. Handberg > SGT D. Thompson
• 71st A.H.C: 2LT K. Grorud > WO1 T. Sadler > CW3 R. Hepker

Call Signs

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

• "Mako 1-6R"           SSG A. Cummings

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

• "Mako 1-1",             SSG D. Jordan
• "Mako 1-2",             SSG V. Handberg
• "Rattler 1-6",           2LT K. Grorud
• "Rattler 1-1",           WO1 T. Sadler
• "Rattler 1-2",           CW3 R. Hepker
• "Rattler 1-3",           WOC J. Rob

Hand Signals

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

Smoke Signals

• Green = Friendly/Affirmative
• Red = Enemy/Negative
• Purple = Mass Casualty/Medic Required
• Orange = Lost/Marking Current Position

Radio Frequencies

• Infantry Platoon Net ~ 40.0
• CAS Net ~ 45.0
• Aviation Platoon Net ~ 50.0
• Command Net ~ 60.0

WARNING ORDER

Operation Sabre 002

Iran

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SITUATION

TIME: July 27, 2019 @ 1900 EST (0600 IGT)

WEATHER: 112F (44C); Clear; Wind <1kn NNE; Dawn 0600 IGT; Dusk 1800 IGT

According to Israeli intelligence which has been corroborated with British Intelligence, it was the Iranian's intentions all along to provoke an incident with Iraqi border forces, in order to gain justifications for their all out offensive.

Current Update on the Persian Gulf:

The Iranians have launched a successful invasion of the Persian gulf states, closing the straits of Hormuz, and in turn, Iran now controls 58% of the World's Oil Reserves.

In the wake of this, the UN Security Council unanimously approved the use of force to assist the gulf states of Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UEA, and Oman, and immediately an international fleet was sent to keep the gulf from being captured. Several US, British, and French Vessels were trapped within the Persian Gulf, while the Majority of the battle fleet has formed a blockade and begun a rigorous bombing campaign hitting strategic Iranian Positions. 

In addition, Coalition ground forces have been struggling to reach the front due to the logistical nightmare & communications nightmare caused as a result of the surprise assault and planned assassinations of many of the Gulf State Shah's. Egypt & Jordan are being used as the key basing areas for UN Forces entering the theater, however Israeli ports and airfields have remained closed to coalition troops in order to gain the trust and assistance of over Middle Eastern States, further complicating the logistical nightmare. 

US Forces that were presently stationed in Bahrain and Qatar were overran within the first thirty-six hours of fighting; A large majority of the US Forces stationed in Kuwait and Oman strategically withdrew and were able to assist Saudi Forces in the defense of Riyadh, and continuing the defense of Northern Oman. 

The Situation in Iraq is much more complicated. With a limited US Force stationed in Ramadi, and our position 200 KM East of Mosul, on the Iraqi-Iranian-Turkish Border. Iraqi Government Forces were over run all across the line, allowing the Iranians to Seize both the Tigris, and up the eastern side of the Euphrates. The Iraqi army has completely collapsed along with their puppet government, which has been replaced with direct Iranian control. A large majority of the population has flocked to the Iranian cause and formed large Shia militias. Southern Iraq has fallen while the predominantly Kurdish, Northern Iraq has held strong during the Iranian onslaught. 

As of yesterday Morning, US Forces have recaptured the Iraqi city of Kakuk, and began the fight for Bagdad. The Iranian forces in the north have ceased their assault into Iraq, believing us to be too weak to mount and offensive, Iranian forces have moved south to reinforce their position along the Euphrates. In addition, Turkey has yet to lend any assistance to Coalition forces, and are currently bogged down engaging the same Kurdish Militias that have offered us their support. Relying on Turkish neutrality and believing our major offensive thrust to come through Baghdad & believing our northern Flank to be exhausted, we believe that the Iranians only have a token force guarding the passes into Zagros Mountains. 

A small but specialized Iranian force has been left to garrison our sector, with the majority of OpFor ground forces being made up of Iraqi Shia Militas. Our Objective today will be to launch an offensive, pushing the Iranians out Northern Iraq, in preparation for an invasion of Northern Iran itself. 

Last week Iranian forces captured Route Diamond, the MSR running through our sector, in addition to several key oil refineries in the Region. Over the past week, Iranian forces have set up several hardpoints to defend their positions on this route. Our Objectives today will include, recapturing the Masbah and Doura Oil Refineries, clearing, and reopening the northern half of Route Diamond, to allow for Coalition forces to travel north in preparation for our invasion of Iran proper.

Other Coalition Forces have joined the fray, and will be engaging other objectives within our sector. In addition Civilians have been evacuated from the villages along Route Diamond.

a. Enemy Disposition

1. Unknown Disposition of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Air Defense Force

   1. Self Propelled Anti-Air Artillery Detachment

   2. Unknown Disposition of Man-Portable Air-Defense Systems Detachments

2. Unknown Disposition of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Army Ground Forces

   1. Unknown elements of a Iranian Infantry Company

3. 1st Brigade, Popular Mobilization Forces

   1. 1st Battalion PMF Mosul (300 Strong)

4. Possible Enemy action

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

   2. Expect Militia ambushes all along Route Diamond and its tributaries.

   3. Though professional Iranian forces are minor in this sector, we believe that they're manning anti-air and anti-tank weapon systems at key hard points along Route Diamond

   4. Possible IED & Mine Threat

b. Friendly Forces

1. 2nd Platoon, Alpha Company, 1/7th Cavalry Regiment
2. 3rd Platoon, Alpha Company, 1/7th Cavalry Regiment
3. 1e Groupe Commandement des Operations Speciales, 13e Bataillon de Chasseurs Alpins,
4. 71st AHC, acting as an Armored Platoon

c. 2019s - Rules of Engagement

On order from your commander, enemy military and paramilitary forces are declared hostile and may be attacked subject to the following instructions:

1. Positive Identification (PID) is required prior to engagement. PID is a reasonable certainty that the proposed target is a legitimate military target. If no PID, contact your next highest commander for decision.
2. Do not engage anyone who has surrendered, or is unarmed or wounded. 
3. Any requests for fire support or close air support within 600 Meters of a civilian center must first get authorization from commanding officer. 

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Maps of the Province:

Notes from Commander:

• All requests for Close Air Support/Medevac/Resupply/Insertion are to go to Mako 1-6 on FREQ 60.0. Mako 1-6 will contact Rattler 1-6 on FREQ 50.0 to request an asset to assist 1st Platoon as necessary. Once the asset is in the area of Operation for Mako 1-6, Infantry can contact the bird via CAS Net FREQ 45.0 to guide in the bird/direct close air support.
• If an infantry element is in threat of being overrun and requires immediate assistance, they may declare a "Tactical Emergency" to Mako 1-6, who will then have Rattler 1-6 redirect all available air assets to Mako 1-6's Area of Operation to prevent the unit from being overrun.
• Be sure not to stray too far off the planned & assigned path, due to the high probability of undiscovered minefields. 
• Be sure to stay within 1st Platoon's area of operation, venturing off course into 2nd or 3rd Platoon's AO could result in blue on blue.

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MISSION

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

1st Platoon

Our primary Objective will be to recapture and secure Route Diamond.

PRIMARY TASKING:  1st Platoon will move to capture Iranian Hard Points & Air defense sites along route Diamond.

SECONDARY TASKING:  Clear Shia militias out of villages along Route Diamond.

TERTIARY TASKING:  N/A

71st Assault Helicopter Company

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

PRIMARY TASKING: Proving Support for 1st Platoon.

SECONDARY TASKING: Conduct resupply & reinserts

TERTIARY TASKING: N/A

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SUPPORT

71st Assault Helicopter Company Vehicle Pool for Campaign:

Rotary Wing:

• 6 x UH-60 BlackHawk
• 2 x CH-47 Chinook
• 2 x AH-64 Apache
• 1 x AH-6 Littlebird (2 x after repair)
• 3 x MH-6 Little Bird

Fixed Wing: 

• 2 x F-22 Raptor
• 2 x A-10 Warthog

Repairing:

• 1 x AH-6 Littlebird

Destroyed:

• 1 x AH-6 Littlebird

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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 V. Handberg > SGT D. Thompson
• 71st A.H.C: 2LT K. Grorud > WO1 T. Sadler > CW3 R. Hepker

Call Signs

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

• "Mako 1-6R"           SSG A. Cummings

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

• "Mako 1-1",             SSG D. Jordan
• "Mako 1-2",             SSG V. Handberg
• "Rattler 1-6",           2LT K. Grorud
• "Rattler 1-1",           WO1 T. Sadler
• "Rattler 1-2",           CW3 R. Hepker
• "Rattler 1-3",           WOC J. Rob

Hand Signals

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

Smoke Signals

• Green = Friendly/Affirmative
• Red = Enemy/Negative
• Purple = Mass Casualty/Medic Required
• Orange = Lost/Marking Current Position

Radio Frequencies

• Infantry Platoon Net ~ 40.0
• CAS Net ~ 45.0
• Aviation Platoon Net ~ 50.0
• Command Net ~ 60.0

WARNING ORDER

Operation Queen 005

Hurtgen Forest

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SITUATION

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

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

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

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

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

a. Enemy Disposition

1. 275. Infanterie Division

   1. 985. Grenadier Regiment

   2. 275. Artillerie Battalion

2. 116. Panzer Division 

   1. Elements of the 60. Panzergrenadier Regiment

   2. Elements of the 16. Panzer Regiment

3. Possible Enemy action

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

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

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

b. Friendly Forces

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

c. 1940s - Rules of Engagement

On order from your commander, enemy military and paramilitary forces are declared hostile and may be attacked subject to the following instructions:

1. Positive Identification (PID) is required prior to engagement. PID is a reasonable certainty that the proposed target is a legitimate military target. If no PID, contact your next highest commander for decision.
2. Do not engage anyone who has surrendered, or is unarmed or wounded. 
3. Any requests for fire support or close air support within 600 Meters of a civilian center must first get authorization from commanding officer. 

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Maps of the Province:

Notes from Commander:

• All requests for Close Air Support/Medevac/Resupply/Insertion are to go to Mako 1-6 on FREQ 60.0. Mako 1-6 will contact Rattler 1-6 on FREQ 50.0 to request an asset to assist 1st Platoon as necessary. Once the asset is in the area of Operation for Mako 1-6, Infantry can contact the bird via CAS Net FREQ 45.0 to guide in the bird/direct close air support.
• If an infantry element is in threat of being overrun and requires immediate assistance, they may declare a "Tactical Emergency" to Mako 1-6, who will then have Rattler 1-6 redirect all available air assets to Mako 1-6's Area of Operation to prevent the unit from being overrun.
• Be sure not to stray too far off the planned & assigned path, due to the high probability of undiscovered minefields. 
• Be sure to stay within 1st Platoon's area of operation, venturing off course into 2nd or 3rd Platoon's AO could result in blue on blue.

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MISSION

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

1st Platoon

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

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

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

TERTIARY TASKING:  N/A

71st Assault Helicopter Company

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

PRIMARY TASKING: Proving Armored Support for 1st Platoon.

SECONDARY TASKING: Conduct resupply & reinserts

TERTIARY TASKING: Mortar Support

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SUPPORT

71st Assault Helicopter Company Vehicle Pool for Campaign:

Rotary Wing:

Fixed Wing: 

Repairing:

Destroyed:

• 1 x M4A3 (76)
• 1 x M4A3 (75)

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COMMAND & SIGNAL

Succession of Command: 

• 1st Platoon HQ: 1LT J. Kauffman > SFC D. Brown
• 1st Squad: SSG D. Jordan > SGT J. Hart
• 2nd Squad: SGT V. Handberg > SGT D. Thompson
• 71st A.H.C: 2LT K. Grorud > CW2 R. Hepker > WOC T. Sadler

Call Signs

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

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

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

Hand Signals

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

Smoke Signals

• Green = Friendly/Affirmative
• Red = Enemy/Negative
• Purple = Mass Casualty/Medic Required
• Orange = Lost/Marking Current Position

Radio Frequencies

• Infantry Platoon Net ~ 40.0
• CAS Net ~ 45.0
• Aviation Platoon Net ~ 50.0
• Command Net ~ 60.0

WARNING ORDER

Operation Queen 003

Hurtgen Forest

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SITUATION

TIME October 7, 1944 @ 1900 EST (0600 IGT)

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

Last weekend we successfully penetrated the  German defenses on the Northwestern corner of our sector. While we had great success in our push to the northwest, 2nd Platoon has been chopped up in an attempt to push northeast towards the Kall River. 2nd Platoon, at less than half strength has consolidated with 3rd Platoon, and they have been forced to dig in and hold in place.

Last weekend we took several prisoners, and after interrogation, they were quick to give up information on a coming German Counter Offensive ordered by Field Marshal Walter Model himself, in an attempt to surround and destroy the US Forces bogged down in the forest. 

Seeing that our forces have been depleted, spread thin, and running low on ammunition, the Germans are preparing a counter attack in an attempt to shatter our remaining forces in this sector. 1st Platoon is being redeployed to cover a stretch of the line just a kilo south of the town of Secheval, a German held town. 1st Platoon will have time to dig trenches, foxholes, gun posititions, and hull down our remaining armor. 

We can expect heavy artillery barrages on our position, to be followed by several well organized German offensives. 1st Platoon must spread out, cover the entire treeline, and hold the line. If the Germans break through your positions, they will have an open road to Renwez, where our Company HQ, Ammunition, and wounded, lay. If the Germans manage and break through and capture Renwez, there will be no hope of getting out of the forest alive, immediately surrender to the nearest German unit. Due to our good conduct last weekend with German POWs, we can expect that in return you will be treated respectfully as well.

If 1st Platoon holds back all the German offensives, launch an immediate counter attack as soon as possible, and attempt to snatch Secheval from the Germans when they are off balance. After Secheval is taken, dig in, and ENDEX in the town.

a. Enemy Disposition

1. 275. Infanterie Division

   1. 985. Grenadier Regiment

   2. 275. Pioniere Battalion

   3. 275. Artillerie Battalion

2. 116. Panzer Division 

   1. Elements of the 60. Panzergrenadier Regiment

   2. Elements of the 228. Panzerjaeger Battalion

   3. Elements of the 16. Panzer Regiment

3. Possible Enemy action

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

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

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

b. Friendly Forces

1. 2nd Platoon, Alpha Company, 1/7th Cavalry Regiment
2. 3rd Platoon, Alpha Company, 1/7th Cavalry Regiment
3. 4th Platoon, Alpha Company, 1/7th Cavalry Regiment
4. 71st AHC, acting as an Armored Platoon

c. 1940s - Rules of Engagement

On order from your commander, enemy military and paramilitary forces are declared hostile and may be attacked subject to the following instructions:

1. Positive Identification (PID) is required prior to engagement. PID is a reasonable certainty that the proposed target is a legitimate military target. If no PID, contact your next highest commander for decision.
2. Do not engage anyone who has surrendered, or is unarmed or wounded. 
3. Any requests for fire support or close air support within 600 Meters of a civilian center must first get authorization from commanding officer. 

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Maps of the Province:

Notes from Commander:

• All requests for Close Air Support/Medevac/Resupply/Insertion are to go to Mako 1-6 on FREQ 60.0. Mako 1-6 will contact Rattler 1-6 on FREQ 50.0 to request an asset to assist 1st Platoon as necessary. Once the asset is in the area of Operation for Mako 1-6, Infantry can contact the bird via CAS Net FREQ 45.0 to guide in the bird/direct close air support.
• If an infantry element is in threat of being overrun and requires immediate assistance, they may declare a "Tactical Emergency" to Mako 1-6, who will then have Rattler 1-6 redirect all available air assets to Mako 1-6's Area of Operation to prevent the unit from being overrun.
• Be sure not to stray too far off the planned & assigned path, due to the high probability of undiscovered minefields. 
• Be sure to stay within 1st Platoon's area of operation, venturing off course into 2nd or 3rd Platoon's AO could result in blue on blue.

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MISSION

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

1st Platoon

Our primary Objective will be to hold the line south of Secheval

PRIMARY TASKING:  1st Platoon will dig in along the tree line, set up gun postitions, hull down our armor, and dig mortar pits, and prepare to hold the line.

SECONDARY TASKING:  Counter attack and take Secheval.

TERTIARY TASKING:  N/A

71st Assault Helicopter Company

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

PRIMARY TASKING: Proving Armored Support for 1st Platoon.

SECONDARY TASKING: Conduct resupply & reinserts

TERTIARY TASKING: Mortar Support

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SUPPORT

71st Assault Helicopter Company Vehicle Pool for Campaign:

Rotary Wing:

Fixed Wing: 

Repairing:

Destroyed:

• 1 x M4A3 (76)
• 1 x M4A3 (75)

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COMMAND & SIGNAL

Succession of Command: 

• 1st Platoon HQ: 1LT J. Kauffman > SFC D. Brown
• 1st Squad: SSG D. Jordan > SGT J. Hart
• 2nd Squad: SGT V. Handberg > SGT D. Thompson
• 71st A.H.C: 2LT K. Grorud > CW2 R. Hepker > WOC T. Sadler

Call Signs

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

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

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

Hand Signals

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

Smoke Signals

• Green = Friendly/Affirmative
• Red = Enemy/Negative
• Purple = Mass Casualty/Medic Required
• Orange = Lost/Marking Current Position

Radio Frequencies

• Infantry Platoon Net ~ 40.0
• CAS Net ~ 45.0
• Aviation Platoon Net ~ 50.0
• Command Net ~ 60.0

WARNING ORDER

Operation Queen 002

Hurtgen Forest

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SITUATION

TIME October 7, 1944 @ 1900 EST (0600 IGT)

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

Last weekend we successfully penetrated the initial German defenses on the outskirts of the Hurtgen Forest. After capturing the village of Renwez, 1st Platoon entrenched their positions and have waited a week for reinforcements to trickle in from the rear, all the while under constant shelling from German artillery.

In the early morning hours, 3rd Platoon with support from the 71st Armor, launched a probing attack on the Village of Deville, just to our north. 3rd Platoon quickly conducted an unorganized retreat after losing all of their non-commissioned officers, 66% of their platoon, three light armored vehicles, and not even the ability to evacuate all of their wounded. The shocked survivors report the enemy was dug in just southeast of Deville with several light machine gun positions, including a concrete pillbox along the southwestern end of Deville. They also claim that their light armored vehicles had been destroyed by a Tiger. In addition, when the remaining men broke contact and ran back to Renwez, several soldiers ran west into the forest, which was immediately followed with explosions and cries for help. We now believe that the tree line on the western side of Deville is heavily mined, in order to bring our forces into their kill zone.

1st Platoon is now fresh with replacements, and will conduct another attack on Deville at noon, with support form the 71st Armor, who will be bringing heavier armor to the field. 1st Platoon will conduct an assault on Deville, and attempt to drive all the way north along the MSR towards the Germany Artillery positions believed to be in OBJ Jane. There are two main obstacles in between Deville and OBJ Jane, one being a hundred meter tall cliff, where the road has been cut into the mountain, we believe that the Germans will defend this position heavily, and have dubbed it OBJ Marlene. The second obstacle is the forest itself. 1st Platoon will have to slug through two kilometers of forest before reaching OBJ Jane. After our recent experiences it is to be assumed that the forests are heavily mined, so 1st Platoon will stick within 50 meters of either side of the main MSR while advancing through the forest. German resistance is to be expected. 

Our Sister Platoons will be conducting attacks along the enemy line to our east, in their areas of operation accordingly. 

a. Enemy Disposition

1. 275. Infanterie Division

   1. 985. Grenadier Regiment

   2. 275. Pioniere Battalion

   3. 275. Artillerie Battalion

2. 116. Panzer Division 

   1. Elements of the 60. Panzergrenadier Regiment

   2. Elements of the 228. Panzerjaeger Battalion

   3. Elements of the 16. Panzer Regiment

3. Possible Enemy action

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

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

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

b. Friendly Forces

1. 2nd Platoon, Alpha Company, 1/7th Cavalry Regiment
2. 3rd Platoon, Alpha Company, 1/7th Cavalry Regiment
3. 4th Platoon, Alpha Company, 1/7th Cavalry Regiment
4. 71st AHC, acting as an Armored Platoon

c. 1940s - Rules of Engagement

On order from your commander, enemy military and paramilitary forces are declared hostile and may be attacked subject to the following instructions:

1. Positive Identification (PID) is required prior to engagement. PID is a reasonable certainty that the proposed target is a legitimate military target. If no PID, contact your next highest commander for decision.
2. Do not engage anyone who has surrendered, or is unarmed or wounded. 
3. Any requests for fire support or close air support within 600 Meters of a civilian center must first get authorization from commanding officer. 

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Maps of the Province:

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

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MISSION

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

1st Platoon

Our primary Objective will be to silence the Germany Artillery located at OBJ Jane, three kilometers to our North. 

PRIMARY TASKING:  1st Platoon will launch a second assault on the Village of Deville (OBJ Betty). From there 1st Platoon will continue northwest and scale the cliff and clear the German defenses on OBJ Marlene. Lastly 1st Platoon will push through the Forest and assault OBJ Jane, where we believe German Artillery Guns are located. 

SECONDARY TASKING:  N/A

TERTIARY TASKING:  N/A

71st Assault Helicopter Company

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

PRIMARY TASKING: Proving Armored Support for 1st Platoon.

SECONDARY TASKING: Conduct resupply & reinserts

TERTIARY TASKING: N/A

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SUPPORT

71st Assault Helicopter Company Vehicle Pool for Campaign:

Rotary Wing:

Fixed Wing: 

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

Call Signs

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

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

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

Hand Signals

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

Smoke Signals

• Green = Friendly/Affirmative
• Red = Enemy/Negative
• Purple = Mass Casualty/Medic Required
• Orange = Lost/Marking Current Position

Radio Frequencies

• Infantry Platoon Net ~ 40.0
• CAS Net ~ 45.0
• Aviation Platoon Net ~ 50.0
• Command Net ~ 60.0

WARNING ORDER

Operation Queen 001

Hurtgen Forest

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SITUATION

TIME September 30, 1944 @ 1900 EST (0600 IGT)

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

In September of 1944, as Allied troops closed in along the border of the German homeland, they encountered incredible resistance and heavily fortified positions. With the allied advance grinding to a halt, allied commanders believed that they had found a weak point in the German line, and decided to send several infantry divisions through the Hurtgen Forest, in an attempt to out flank the German defenses. Little did Allied Commanders know that they would be condemning 55,000 American's to die, or live out the rest of their life without all four of their limbs. The Germans had been dug in heavily in the forest, established vast minefields, trench lines, pillboxes, gun emplacements, and used the trees to shield their armor from allied aircraft. The Battle of Hurtgen would be the longest single battle that the US Army has ever been engaged in, and was considered a major U.S. Defeat. 

This week, we'll be entering the Hurtgen forest for the first time. We will have limited Armor Support, and mortar support. During the previous week, our sister platoons have been conducting combat patrols in no-mans-land, and have successfully mapped several minefields, but some remain undiscovered. Our job will be to be the spearhead of the initial allied breakthrough here in Hurtgen.

In addition, last night a German probe engaged 2nd Platoon's combat patrol, and drove them out of our previous patrol base (OBJ Whiskey). Our first objective will be to push down the MSR, and recapture our old Patrol base OBJ Whiskey.

After OBJ Whiskey is captured, 1st Platoon will advance up the MSR, towards OBJ Vermouth, the forward positions of the German Line, and will engage and clear their forward positions. From there, 1st Platoon will have a good over watch point, and will conduct an attack on OBJ Brandy, which is our designated segment of the primary German defensive line. 1st Platoon will continue to launch attacks on OBJ Brandy in an effort to clear it, and force the Germans into retreat, no matter the costs. Once OBJ Brandy is taken, 1st Platoon will move into OBJ Scotch, clear out the city, and set up defensive positions, expecting an immediate German Counter attack.

Our Sister Platoons will be conducting simultaneous attacks on the enemy line, in their areas of operation, accordingly. 

a. Enemy Disposition

1. 275. Infanterie Division

   1. 985. Grenadier Regiment

   2. 275. Pioniere Battalion

   3. 275. Artillerie Battalion

2. 116. Panzer Division 

   1. Elements of the 60. Panzergrenadier Regiment

   2. Elements of the 228. Panzerjaeger Battalion

   3. Elements of the 16. Panzer Regiment

3. Possible Enemy action

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

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

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

b. Friendly Forces

1. 2nd Platoon, Alpha Company, 1/7th Cavalry Regiment
2. 3rd Platoon, Alpha Company, 1/7th Cavalry Regiment
3. 4th Platoon, Alpha Company, 1/7th Cavalry Regiment
4. 71st AHC, acting as an Armored Platoon

c. 1940s - Rules of Engagement

On order from your commander, enemy military and paramilitary forces are declared hostile and may be attacked subject to the following instructions:

1. Positive Identification (PID) is required prior to engagement. PID is a reasonable certainty that the proposed target is a legitimate military target. If no PID, contact your next highest commander for decision.
2. Do not engage anyone who has surrendered, or is unarmed or wounded. 
3. Any requests for fire support or close air support within 600 Meters of a civilian center must first get authorization from commanding officer. 

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Maps of the Province:

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

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MISSION

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

1st Platoon

Our primary Objective will be to sucessfully assault OBJ Brandy, the German Frontline, clear OBJ Scotch, and set up defensive positions.

PRIMARY TASKING:  Clear Germans out of our former Patrol base, OBJ Whiskey. Continue to push north along the MSR and Capture the German forward Positions at OBJ Vermouth. Probe, then assault the German trenches at OBJ Brandy. Once cleared, push into the town, OBJ Scotch, clear the buildings of German forces, and then set up defenses in preparation of an immediate German Counter attack.

SECONDARY TASKING:  N/A

TERTIARY TASKING:  N/A

71st Assault Helicopter Company

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

PRIMARY TASKING: Proving Armored Support for 1st Platoon.

SECONDARY TASKING: Conduct resupply & reinserts

TERTIARY TASKING: N/A

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SUPPORT

71st Assault Helicopter Company Vehicle Pool for Campaign:

Rotary Wing:

Fixed Wing: 

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

Call Signs

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

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

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

Hand Signals

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

Smoke Signals

• Green = Friendly/Affirmative
• Red = Enemy/Negative
• Purple = Mass Casualty/Medic Required
• Orange = Lost/Marking Current Position

Radio Frequencies

• Infantry Platoon Net ~ 40.0
• CAS Net ~ 45.0
• Aviation Platoon Net ~ 50.0
• Command Net ~ 60.0

WARNING ORDER

Operation Comanche III 006

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SITUATION

TIME MAY 18 1972 @ 1900 EST (0600 IGT)

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

This will be the climax of our campaign, where we will be launching an all out assault on Pulau Airfield and the city of Loholoho.

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 seize Gurun Airfield & the City of Loholoho.

PRIMARY TASKING:  Land at LZ Whitman, move north, close with and clear the City of Loholoho. From there Establish overwatch and conduct an assault on Grunan Airfield.

SECONDARY TASKING:  N/A

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 Combat Air Patrols with Fixed Wing Aircraft.

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

Call Signs

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

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

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

Hand Signals

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

Smoke Signals

• Green = Friendly/Affirmative
• Red = Enemy/Negative
• Purple = Mass Casualty/Medic Required
• Orange = Lost/Marking Current Position

Radio Frequencies

• Infantry Platoon Net ~ 40.0
• CAS Net ~ 45.0
• Aviation Platoon Net ~ 50.0