During the push into Zarath Valley, Archer ran in to increasing amount of IS forces when they got an unexpected break in the battle. Suspicious of a counter attack, Archer is to dig in, repel the suspected attack and then continue onward to clear out the valley and capture strategic hills overlooking the last remaining major city in IS hands, Kalae Noowi. A SOCOM AH-6 little got called in to provide recon and CAS.

1X MOTORISED PLATOON

1X M1240A1 MK. 19 (HQ)
2X M1237 (0-GPK/M2)
2X M1239 AUV (LOGI)
2x M113A3 (MEV)

1x AH-6 Little-bird

YFF IS FIGHTING IN THE HILLS, DON'T EXPECT ANY SUPPORT FROM THEM HOWEVER.

USAF AT KINDUF AIRBASE CAN BE CALLED UP TO PREVENT MISSION FAILURE.

STANDARD INSURGENT FORCES CONSISTING OFF PATROL CAMPS IN HILLY TERRAIN, STATICS, (V)IEDS, OFFROAD TECHNICALS, SMALL NUMBER OF APCS/IFVS.

- NEUTRALISE HOSTILE FORCES IN ZARATH.
(SECONDARY)
-DESTROY CAVES EXITS.

AFTER GAINING CONTROL OF ZARATH VALLEY, ENDEX IN THE FIELD.

The operation to clear out Zarath Valley of remaining hostiles continues. Intent is to sweep all remaining opfor garrisons and fortified positions whilst defending against likely QRFs from the main city of Kalae Noowi.

Elements will need to be flexible in potential amendments to the below operation plan, based on opfor action and recce undertaken during the mission.

Throughout, Victor callsigns will be attached to their designated squad, providing fire support and fast transit for casualties or assault teams; keep in mind Victor callsigns cannot load a full squad at one time due to our manpower replenishments. Jackdaw will be on hand for aerial recce and Close Air Support when required. Phase 1 Sees initial manoeuvre to sectors 9A and 9B, assigned to ARCHER 1 and ARCHER 2 respectively. Platoon will dig in and repel expected counter attack by opfor. Any positions exterior to these sectors will be considered based on live intelligence at the time. Phase 2 Will have the platoon spread out somewhat, with ARCHER 1 pushing out through Sectors Whiskey 1-2 with tasking to find a suspected cave network 'Chyna' and any entrances they may come across. ARCHER 2 Will continue CQB clearance of numbered sectors in the centre of the valley. Phase 3 scheme of manoeuvre will consist of Easternmost elements hitting Stronghold Lilac and any supporting structures whilst Westernmost elements provide supporting fire then move to hit Sec 17 to search for cave network 'Indya'. Elements will be assigned based on mission progress and momentum. Finally, PltHQ will make the decision to either assault and clear Obs Posts Daisy and Tulip and their sectors or have them dealt with using indirect fire and our supporting aerial asset. This may also be undertaken earlier in the mission if they pose a significant threat to our taskings.