Operation Honeybadger (2001) XL
Drawdown 2002 (Part IV)
Sun 23 Aug 2026
Ended
Operation Honeybadger (2001) XL
After making significant assaults deep into enemy territory, Charlie platoon finally have their primary mission objective in sight: a massive ex-soviet airbase - now overrun with Taliban insurgents and armor invading from northern Pakistan...
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Operation order
Situation
Background Information
After making significant assaults deep into enemy territory, Charlie platoon finally have their primary mission objective in sight: a massive ex-soviet airbase - now overrun with Taliban insurgents and armor invading from northern Pakistan...
Available Assets:- [3x] M1126 ICV M2 Crows (Charlie 1-3 / 2-3 / 3-3)
- [1x] M1128 mgs (Mike 9 - 18 rounds max)
- [1x] M1129 mc mk19 crows (India 9 - with artillery computer)
- [2x] MTVR Mk 23 APK flatbed m240 (Lima 4)
Five-Star Rating System
Combat Intensity: ☆☆☆☆ Roleplay Emphasis: ☆☆ Difficulty: ☆☆☆
Execution
Commander's Intent
Drive out Taliban forces from the southeast sector. Seize the airfield. Destroy hostile assets.
Tasks and Sequencing
PHASE 0
ALL CALLSIGNS prepare for mounted movement to PL 1.
Caution: canalising ground creates natural ambush points on the route.
Purpose: Seize the vehicle depot and surrounding compounds.
Threat: High hostile presence
Considerations: Objective area is wide open, overextension likely. Watch for crossfire around RP 1C.
India suppresses TRP C01 with HE and smoke.
On rounds-complete:
CHARLIE 1 crosses PL2 headed NW to break in.
CHARLIE 2 splits from CHARLIE 3 after crossing the phase line headed N, ref. TRP C03.
CHARLIE 3 provides base of fire until CHARLIE 2 establishes in the compounds. Then pivot right towards RP 2C, seizing the roadblock.
Purpose: Seize the airfield.
Threat: Very high.
Considerations: The objective is in open ground with few covered approaches. The north-facing section is recce'd to be the most defended. Hit the southwest flank hard and fast.
CHARLIE 1 hits AP 1, CHARLIE hits AP 2 and CHARLIE 3 hits AP 3 to seize sectors 1, 2 & 3 respectively.
CHARLIE 1 must dig in to hold their sector from counterattack.
CHARLIE 2 & 3 pivot as soon as possible to drive the attack north on the right flank.
CHARLIE 1 supports until established.
All squads advance in a bounding fashion. No squad ever moves without covering fire.
OBJ ANNA
Purpose: Establish in the AO. Threat: High Considerations: Hit hard and fast. Being pushed back here jeopardises the mission. INDIA suppresses TRP B02 when CHARLIE crosses PL 1. CHARLIE 1 breaks off left to move to contact suspected enemy camps in the woods. CHARLIE 2 and 3 seize the roadblock and compounds. CHARLIE 2 should focus on the left flank and stand by to reinforce CHARLIE 1 in case of unexpected high contact during extension. CHARLIE 1 advances to RP 1B, keeping concealed from OBJ BERTOLD as long as possible. CHARLIE 2 & 3 remount to investigate the compound marked UNKNOWN. Consider hostile. Sandbags, possible weapon mounts recce'd.
OBJ BERTOLD
Purpose: Seize the vehicle depot and surrounding compounds.
Threat: High hostile presence
Considerations: Objective area is wide open, overextension likely. Watch for crossfire around RP 1C.
India suppresses TRP C01 with HE and smoke.
On rounds-complete:
CHARLIE 1 crosses PL2 headed NW to break in.
CHARLIE 2 splits from CHARLIE 3 after crossing the phase line headed N, ref. TRP C03.
CHARLIE 3 provides base of fire until CHARLIE 2 establishes in the compounds. Then pivot right towards RP 2C, seizing the roadblock.
OBJ CARLA
Purpose: Destroy hostile indirect fire capabilities. Threat: High Considerations: The surrounding terrain provides ambush opportunities and concealed fire. CHARLIE 2 advances on the left flank. CHARLIE 3 advances on the right.OBJ DORIAN
Purpose: Seize or destroy hostile ammunitions. Threat: Unknown Considerations: Civilian presence cannot be ruled out. Collaborators cannot be ruled out.OBJ EMMA
Purpose: Seize the airfield.
Threat: Very high.
Considerations: The objective is in open ground with few covered approaches. The north-facing section is recce'd to be the most defended. Hit the southwest flank hard and fast.
CHARLIE 1 hits AP 1, CHARLIE hits AP 2 and CHARLIE 3 hits AP 3 to seize sectors 1, 2 & 3 respectively.
CHARLIE 1 must dig in to hold their sector from counterattack.
CHARLIE 2 & 3 pivot as soon as possible to drive the attack north on the right flank.
CHARLIE 1 supports until established.
All squads advance in a bounding fashion. No squad ever moves without covering fire.