Operation Everglade (1984) XXXV
Battle for Norrfjorden (Part 1)
Sun 5 May 2024
Ended
Operation Everglade (1984) XXXV
Operation order
Situation
Background Information
After a heavy Snowstorm has hit the North on Norway, US Forces stationed in Norrfjorden lost communication with the Northern Installations.
Bear, a Motorized Platoon, is dispatched to check up on friendly positions.
Advisory: This is a side-story to the main Everglade Storyline
Assets:
2x M1025 (M2)
2x M1036 (M220/TOW)
Bear, a Motorized Platoon, is dispatched to check up on friendly positions.
Advisory: This is a side-story to the main Everglade Storyline
Assets:
2x M1025 (M2)
2x M1036 (M220/TOW)
Friendly Forces
Motorized Infantry Platoon:
2x Infantry Squads mounted in 2x M939
Cav:
Humvees:
2x M1025 (M2)
2x M1036 (M220/TOW)
2x Infantry Squads mounted in 2x M939
Cav:
Humvees:
2x M1025 (M2)
2x M1036 (M220/TOW)
Mission
Tasking
Find and investigate stations with lost contact.
Execution
Commander's Intent
The purpose of the mission is to inspect the installations in the North. And re-establish communication lines.
Tasks and Sequencing
PHASE 0
Once all elements have sorted there gear we will form up on briefing area. Last checks will be done here and last minute verbal brief will be given.
PHASE 1
After brief Convoy will be formed on the road outside the base
Convoy formation will be:
BEAR 3 BEAR 3-1 , BEAR 1 , BEAR 9 ,VIXEN 4-1 BEAR 2 BEAR 3-2 , BEAR 3-3 .
BEAR 3 Is in charge of convoy parameters (speed ,distance) and any actions on. BEAR 9 retains overal command incase off changed mission parameters.
GROUNDHOG 4 Will prepare repair and Supply trucks for when snowstorm assessment is known
PHASE 2
BEAR 9 Will organize support where needed to re establish communication with the bases
PHASE 3
Convoy will move back towards FOB for some quite R&R.
Administration/Logistics
Resupply
GROUNDHOG 4 Needs to prepare a repair and supply truck to help re- establish once Bear has made contact with the installations.
Medical
- Medical support will be conducted using supporting elements (PAK off Field)
- VIXEN 4-1 will organize any medical aid needed at the Northern bases.
Command/Signal
Considerations
Succession of Command
BEAR 9 , BEAR 8 ,BEAR 1 ,BEAR 2 ,BEAR 3
Signal
- Red: enemy position
- Orange: friendly vehicle requiring support
- Purple: friendly MASCAS
- Blue or Green: friendly position
- White: concealment
Communication plan:
To make the platoon net only for tactical communications BEAR 3 need to contact on 70 for resupply/ repair request. BEAR 8 Will keep track of any status and communicate with GROUNDHOG 4 to get it arranged.
Note
BEAR 3 can have there separate elements report on 70 , this is at the elements and his own discretion this is too keep platoon organized more.
Platoon Net : 40 Used for Tactical planning and communications
Support net : 70 GROUNDHOG 4 ,VIXEN ,BEAR 8 Communications net Repair request