Operation Valiant Guardian (2020) XXVI
Beketov Brawl (Part 2)
Fri 20 Oct 2023
Ended
Operation Valiant Guardian (2020) XXVI
Operation order
Situation
Background Information
Simultaneously with the 72nd, "Sokolovi" are staging an attack into Beketov from the north with the objective to liberate the administrative disctrict of Beketov.
Liberating Beketov will ensure that the enemy will most likely retreat from the Karlovac county.
Liberating Beketov will ensure that the enemy will most likely retreat from the Karlovac county.
Friendly Forces
Mechanized Infantry Platoon;
- 2x BMP-2
- 1x HEMTT
- 1x HEMTT repair/rearm/refuel
- 2x Ambulance
- MRAP for Platoon HQ
- 2x BMP-2
- 1x HEMTT
- 1x HEMTT repair/rearm/refuel
- 2x Ambulance
- MRAP for Platoon HQ
Supporting Assets
- 72nd is operating on the eastern bank of the river.
WARNING: CIVILIAN PRESENCE IN THE CITY!
WARNING: CIVILIAN PRESENCE IN THE CITY!
Enemy Forces
It is believed, that a battalion of mechanized infantry stationed in Beketov, with a company of rear guard units.
Supporting them;
- tank company,
- rotary and fixed wing squadrons.
Supporting them;
- tank company,
- rotary and fixed wing squadrons.
Mission
Tasking
Liberate the administrative discrict of Beketov.
End-state
After securing the administrative district, "Sokolovi" will reground and co-ordinate an assault with Lightning Platoon from the 72nd on the remaining district.
Execution
Commander's Intent
The purpose of the mission is to take the western(administrative) half of the city of Beketov in conjuction with Lightning platoon which is deployed on the eastern side of the city. The expected end state is to neutralise all enemy forces in the western half of the city, failing that, making sure up to S8 is secured to capture a vital river crossing in the center of the city.
Tasks and Sequencing
*note: only hostile buildings will have to be cleared, empty buildings will not be required to be cleared.
- EAGLE 1 & EAGLE 2 will be inserted by BULL to the Disembark position as marked behind a treeline.
- After dismount both EAGLE elements will move in a platoon column through the defilade as marked, with EAGLE 1 on point.
- BULL will cover S-1 & the MSR from the nearby the disembark position, taking care to not be exposed from S-2 and beyond, moving to cover the MSR when needed.
- **note: EAGLE will be bypassing S-1 since hostiles are expected to have fallen back from that position.
- EAGLE 1 will clear in the following order as marked: S3-B1, S-2, S3-D, S4-D, S5-D, S5-C, S5-B, S6-B
- EAGLE 2 will clear in the following order as marked: S3-A, S3-B2, S3-C, S4-C, S4-B, S4-A, S5-A, S6A, S6-C, S7
The goal for EAGLE elements is to maintain relative position, sectors as assigned aren't fixed due differences in enemy resistance, sectors 8 and 6-D will be clear by both EAGLE elements together.
BULL will cover longer ranged corridors to limit RPG threats and will provide fire support where and when needed.
Planning after S-8 will be done in the field depending on optime remaining.
Administration/Logistics
Resupply
Resupply and LOGPAKs will be coordinated through EAGLE 8 and delivered by GROUND by BADGER 4 on designated locations as marked.
Medical
- Medical support will be conducted usingFOX 4 elements (PAK off Field)
The primary means of MEDEVAC is by GROUND conducted by FOX 4 and requested via EAGLE 8 .
Rules of Engagement
CPERS should be turned over to BADGER for evacuation to the rear.
Command/Signal
Considerations
Signal
- Red: enemy position
- Orange: friendly vehicle requiring support
- Purple: friendly MASCAS
- Blue or Green: friendly position
- White: concealment