It is 0500hrs, the morning after allied capture of Henderson Airfield, smoke and fire rages across the airstrip. Easy Company are holed up in the defenses and the Japanese, cut off from their Naval units and wounded from the heavy fighting have withdrawn back into the jungle. Expecting a counter-offensive, the USMC digs in, In the midst of a heavy thunderstorm and ready to deal the final blow to rout the Japanese forces back to the coast and lay claim against Guadalcanal.

1x Easy Platoon, Light Infantry
1x Able Support
1x Lightning Fighter Squadron

The US 8th Fleet and Carrier Group are moving east to support, the Armoured Divisions are moving south and additional infantry platoons are moving towards Henderson Field and are expected to arrive within the next few hours, but have been slowed due to heavy rain.

The Imperial Japanese Army are attempting to withdraw to Lunga Point, we believe they will try to regroup and counter attack or retreat to fight another day. Thousands are expected to die from battlefield injuries but many still remain willing to fight and estimates of numbers are difficult due to terrain. We expect a concentrated effort to engage us followed by a withdrawal once we have the upper hand.

Rout IJA forces back to Lunga Point and prevent them from regrouping.

Return to Henderson Field, or to the USS Liberty.

The purpose of this mission is to continue the momentum of the assault on Henderson Airfield by attacking the remaining enemy positions as they withdraw and routing any remaining forces to the north east encircling any survivors to prevent further attacks on allied positions.

EASY 9, 1 and 3 are still garrisoned at Henderson Airfield, EASY 2 is posted at the western bridge watch. ABLE and LIGHTNING are based at Henderson Airfields damaged hangars and must first repair damage to aircraft and vehicles caused in the battle and overnight.

OBJ A - Recover vehicles and assets from damage and prepare to continue our advance
OBJ B - Protect Henderson Airfield from further attack
OBJ C - Targets Mike 1-3 as should be destroyed by LIGHTNING when visibility allows
OBJ D - Pursue withdrawing IJA forces to Lunga Point, destroying any equipment on route

Squad Leaders will issue instructions prior to step-off.

Logistics will be provided from Henderson Airfield by ABLE 4 via trucks, this includes vehicle repair, refuelling, rearming and explosive ordinance support as required. Other duties may be required of ABLE 4 to support the defence of Henderson Field.

EASY 3 has attached a Half-track, permitting self-sustainment for ammunition.

Medical support will primarily be provided at the Battle Aid Station at Henderson Field, however Jeeps have been retrofitted with stretchers to allow ABLE 4-2 the ability to transport rapidly battlefield casualties for treatment where required.

Lightning Squadron, tasked with the CAP defence of Henderson Field are available for tasking where required, secondary to their primary mission.

For this deployment, the Platoon Leader, Foward Air Controller, Logistics Chief and MERT Officer are the only personnel who carry radios, in addition to the Radio Operators. This means in the Infantry Squad, there is only one radio carrying individual - this means communication and operational distance will be key to our success.