Operation Guardian Angel (2007) VIII
Battle of Boriana (Part I)
Sun 12 Nov 2023
Ended
Operation Guardian Angel (2007) VIII
Operation order
Situation
Background Information
In attempt to break the western front line stalemate and relieve surrounded Loyalist troops, Trident platoon plan to conduct a daring assault across the bay of Porto Pyano before destroying several key strategic objectives..
Friendly Forces
TRIDENT callsign consisting of:
Infantry Platoon
with attached:
2X FV510 APCs (Hammer)
Logistics element (Lima)
Supporting Assets
Friendly elements skirmishing on the north side of the front line.
Besieged platoon at the Boriana Airport.
Besieged platoon at the Boriana Airport.
Enemy Forces
Dug in enemy positions, lighter armoured vehicles and CAS, with expected heavily armoured QRFs.
Mission
Tasking
Trident Platoon is tasked with landing behind enemy lines to break the stalemate on the Western frontline. After breaking through the enemy defences , continue south along the mountain pass and capture the enemy Helicopter Base to disable enemy air assets in the AO. Finally capture the town of Koband holding the vital crossroads east of the airport, to allow further reinforcing elements to rescue the besieged friendlies.
End-state
Mission Success:
The vital crossroads under our control or at least heavily contested.
Mission Failure:
Trident Platoon stopped short of achieving its strategic objectives / Friendly elements overrun in the Airport.
The vital crossroads under our control or at least heavily contested.
Mission Failure:
Trident Platoon stopped short of achieving its strategic objectives / Friendly elements overrun in the Airport.
Execution
Commander's Intent
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PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:
The primary objective of our mission is to break the western front line stalemate in order to later support the surrounded loyalist forces at FOB Boriana. To do this, we will be assaulting through the northern valleys towards Boriana Airfield.
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Administration/Logistics
Resupply
LIMA 4 is tasked with platoon rearm, vehicle repair and static AA defense.
Medical
We do not have any additional medical support. PAK in field.
Rules of Engagement
CPERS are to be handled appropriately and secured through LIMA 4.
Fire Support Plan
(none)
Close Air Support
(none)