Operation Everglade (1984) II
Counterpunch
Sun 30 Jan 2022
Ended
Operation Everglade (1984) II
Operation order
Situation
Background Information
Three hours after the initial assault of A Platoon in the East drew in the bulk of the enemy vanguard,B Platoon will now advance in the West with the assistance of artillery and British air power. The artillery Battery have just set up in the south West in the Artillery base which is why it wasn't available before.
Friendly Forces
Reinforce infantry platoon consisting of :
- [3x] Infantry squad
Attached support elements:
Checkmate
- [3x] Tow humvee
- [1x] MG Humvee
Logistical support
Castle: Logistical team.
Rook : Medical support
Hammer : Artillery support
Supporting Assets
British air mobile company holding the front line
Mission
Tasking
To push through Point Charlie and extend Line Roosevelt while the bulk of the enemy vanguard is occupied in the East allowing the British to conduct other operations.
Execution
Commander's Intent
The purpose of this mission is to capitalize on Platoon Adiversionary attack and gain some land back from the Russian assault.
Tasks and Sequencing
Phase 0
Checkmate Should lead the convoy towards Point Charlie
Bishop will be moved towards Point Charlie by Castle 4 and 4-1
And dismount near the border
Hammer 4-3 Should prepare Fire mission 1A and start shelling on Bishop JFO firing command
Map disposition of the front line
Phase 1
Bishop platoon Will move through the valley securing enemy points along the way using the cover of the mountains to not skyline and draw enemy units from Platoon A diversionary attack.
Checkmate Should provide close fire support watching out to not skyline with the vehicless
Hammer 4-3 Should prepare Fire mission 1B and wait for Bishop JFO firing command
Phase 2
Bishop Will move when the Fire mission 1B has been completed and follow in on it
Checkmate moves along and protect the flank and provide fire support.
Hammer 4-3 Should prep Fire mission 1C and wait for Bishop Firing command
Phase 3
Bishop will commence a platoon attack on the Outpost and secure it
Castle 4 Should provide full logpak at this location
Bishop 1 after resupplied will move to the compound North West of the outpost and secure it and try to take intel from the location
Last phase overview
Phase 5
Bishop will do a platoon bounding towards the reinforced garrison in Luskedal
When reached we will take and hold the Reinforced Garrison.
Castle 4 should provide Logpak to hold Reinforced Garrison
Phase 1
Bishop platoon Will move through the valley securing enemy points along the way using the cover of the mountains to not skyline and draw enemy units from Platoon A diversionary attack.
Checkmate Should provide close fire support watching out to not skyline with the vehicless
Hammer 4-3 Should prepare Fire mission 1B and wait for Bishop JFO firing command
Phase 2
Bishop Will move when the Fire mission 1B has been completed and follow in on it
Checkmate moves along and protect the flank and provide fire support.
Hammer 4-3 Should prep Fire mission 1C and wait for Bishop Firing command
Phase 3
Bishop will commence a platoon attack on the Outpost and secure it
Castle 4 Should provide full logpak at this location
Bishop 1 after resupplied will move to the compound North West of the outpost and secure it and try to take intel from the location
Last phase overview
Phase 5
Bishop will do a platoon bounding towards the reinforced garrison in Luskedal
When reached we will take and hold the Reinforced Garrison.
Castle 4 should provide Logpak to hold Reinforced GarrisonAdministration/Logistics
Resupply
Castle 4 Should provide rearm in the outpost and Reinforced Garrison and communicate with Bishop 8 for adhoc resupply.
Medical
Medevac will be done by Rook 4-2 via ground.
4x ambulance
Fire Support Plan
Hammer 4-3
Pre calculated Barrage
Amount of rounds for the barrage is at FSC discretion. But should saturate as much as possible in a rolling barrage.
Fire mission:1A
Start point : Grid figures: 0514-9802
End point : Grid figures: 0494-9839
Fire mission: 1B
Start point : Grid figures: 0494-9842
End point : Grid figures: 0479-9864
Fire mission: 1C
Grid figures: 0466-9880
Close Air Support
Sea Harrier was out on an intel gathering mission during part 1 and has brought back intel of enemy activity in a compound marked on the map. It is now available for CAP assignments.
Command/Signal
Considerations
Succession of Command
Bishop 8 --> Bishop 1-->Bishop 2-->Bishop 3 -->Checkmate 9
Radio freq.
Bishop 9 -- LR 45-- > Checkmate 9
Bishop 8 -- LR 70-- > Castle 4
Bishop 8 -- LR 70-- > Rook 4-2
Bishop 7(JFO) -- LR 73-- > Hammer 4-3
Bishop 7(JFO) -- LR 80-- > Hitman 5