Summary

The USSR has invaded Norway in an attempt to bypass the NATO forces stationed in West Germany. UNITAF has been deployed to Vidda to slow down the advancing army and to buy time for a better defensive posture to be achieved.

Equipment

• Radios distributed to Leaders and Radio Operators only
• No GPS or CTAB
• Ironsights only except for Marksmen/Snipers
• Tighter loadout weight restrictions
• Limited/no/smaller backpacks

Situation

Background

In late 1983 the USSR invaded Western Europe. Despite initial success, they soon reached a stalemate in the Rosche region of West Germany. In an attempt to break this stalemate, they advanced through Scandinavia with the hope of flanking the NATO forces in West Germany.

A Joint UK/US Task Force (UNITAF) has been deployed to the Vidda region of Norway to hold back the Soviet advance while the Local population is evacuated. This is the last place the USSR can be stalled before they reach Oslo. The main goal of UNITAF is to prevent these forces from reaching Oslo then being able to link up and reinforce enemy forces currently held up in northern Denmark.

UNITAF is outmanned and outgunned so will need to rely on a mixture of conventional and non conventional tactics to achieve limited success. It is vital that the airfield in the south remains open so that evacuations can be achieved.

Above: Norway. Typical Terrain in the Area of Operations. Valleys with Snow Peaked Mountains and Lush Woodland Valley Floors.

Friendly Forces

While they will be undertaking different missions, the US and UK forces are expected to provide support to each other when needed.

Above: British Army DPM, 1984 Woodland Camoflauge

Above: US Army M81, 1984 Woodland Camoflauge

Enemy Forces

The 3rd "Red Banner" Combined Arms Army (formally known as the 3rd Shock Army) is well trained and well equipped. They are expected to be under pressure from the Kremlin to dispatch UNITAF quickly and move to support the forces operating in West Germany. Intel from Afghanistan has shown that the Soviets don’t react well to hit and run tactics.

Above: Soviet Army in Soviet M69 Uniforms with Red Epaulettes in Yellow Gold Detail. Next to a T-55 AMV Main Battle Tank.

Above: Soviet Army in Soviet M69 Uniforms with Red Epaulettes in Yellow Gold Detail. Next to a BTR-60 PB

Mission

Tasking

• Slow the advance through the Vidda region by maintaining a defensive line.

• Deploy behind enemy lines to conduct disruption and sabotage operations.

• Evacuate any civilian or Norwegian Armed Forces encountered.

Administration

Resupply

UNITAF holds the only permanent airfield in the area. While air superiority is maintained, supply and extraction operations can be carried out.

ROE

• Civilians have mostly been evacuated from the region, however a resistance movement is expected to have formed. If any such movement is encountered they should be disarmed and moved to the airfield for evacuation.

• Any individual in Soviet uniform or vehicles is to be considered hostile.

Fire Support

• While air superiority is maintained, fixed and rotary wing aircraft from the US and UK are available.

• Platoon and Company level mortar support is available.