Vietnam War Theatre (1955-1975) VIII
Crimson Tracks
Wed 22 Oct 2025
Ended
Operation order
Situation
Background Information

Elements of US Army are currently station at A Loui, a small FOB to the west of FSB Berchtesgaden following the defence in recent weeks. Since then the 1st Armoured Cavalry Regiment have begun probing attacks in the region. Following an organised ambush to our north a M48 Patton MBT was disabled and abandoned by its crew. VC assets appear to be attempting to capture the Patton for their own use.
Three-Star Rating Key
☆ Minimal presence expected
☆☆ Moderate presence expected
☆☆☆ Primary focus of the operation
Operational Assessment
Combat Intensity: ☆☆☆
Roleplay Emphasis: ☆
Difficulty: ☆☆
Friendly Forces
9th Infantry Division - US Army squad, callsign SIERRA 1.
1st Armoured Cavalry Regiment are deploying Two Callsign to assist in recovery.
DOG 2 - M113A1 (M60)
PHEONIX 2-1 - M132A1 (Flamethrower)Supporting Assets
US Army is present in all military outposts. FSB Berchtesgaden has 80mm Mortars on standby to assist if required

Enemy Forces
Suspected VC
LASV / VC

Mission
Tasking
The Unit is tasked with recovering the M48 Patton back to A Luoi where the 1st Armoured Cavalry Regiment can fully recover and repair the asset for use in future operations.
End-state
On mission completion the M48 Patton should be recovered to A Loui. In the event this is not possible SIERRA 1 is authorised to conduct in field demolition of the asset. If the asset is captured by VC elements this would be a mission failure
Execution
Commander's Intent
Secure it and get it moving away from the front line as quickly as possible
Tasks and Sequencing
Administration/Logistics
Resupply
We can load Resupply into the vehicles .