Operation Poseidon (2022) I
Genesis
Sun 2 Jan 2022
Ended
Operation Poseidon (2022) I
Phase 1
King will move via amphibious vehicles towards the old fort and the surrounding island where the will disembark and take the fort and the small island
King 1 & 2 will proceed towards the fort entrance and start clearing the fort from the south side where 1 takes west side and 2 east side.
King 3 will move to the smaller island north east of the fort.
Rook is responsible for transport and fire support to suppress the fort as well to help out King 3 with their assault on the smaller islands.
LZ Old fart
South east side Old fart
North west side Old fart
Phase 2
King and Rook will do another assault on the main island defense where a combine attack will happen to take out the defense there.
LZ main island
Phase 3
After established the beach head Logpak will be provide and all teams should dig in to repel a counter attack,
Once Elements are resupplied plans will be made to move through the large island towards 2 main compounds.
First main compounds near the runway
Operation order
Situation
Background Information
Following the escalating situation in the South China Sea. The US Has decided to make its first landing on a island which is of massive importance to the Chinese military. The Kerama Islands have been a growing PLAN & PLAAF base for years now and it is a incredibly strategic base to the Chinese. Taking these islands will give the US a massive advantage in the region.
Friendly Forces
1x Platoon of USMC Forces
3x USMC Infantry Squads
3x USMC Infantry Squads
Supporting Assets
No known friendly forces are on or around the airbase.
Enemy Forces
PLA, PLAN, PLAAF forces are all expected. We are expecting extremely heavy resistance as they are expecting us to attack.
Mission
Tasking
Secure the Southern island of the Karama islands to put the Chinese Airfield out of commission.
Primary Tasking
a) Secure Mokaraku JIMA Fort
b) Investigate Tsuribito Mura
c) Secure the Fukaji Jima Airbase.
Secondary Tasking
a) investigate the possible ammo dump on the western side of the island.
End-state
Airfield in US hands.
Execution
Commander's Intent
The purpose of the mission is to Clear a a beach head on the island for further operations. by taking out a old fort and gain as much ground inland as possible.
Tasks and Sequencing
Phase 1
King will move via amphibious vehicles towards the old fort and the surrounding island where the will disembark and take the fort and the small island
King 1 & 2 will proceed towards the fort entrance and start clearing the fort from the south side where 1 takes west side and 2 east side.
King 3 will move to the smaller island north east of the fort.
Rook is responsible for transport and fire support to suppress the fort as well to help out King 3 with their assault on the smaller islands.
LZ Old fart
South east side Old fart
North west side Old fart
Phase 2
King and Rook will do another assault on the main island defense where a combine attack will happen to take out the defense there.
LZ main island
Phase 3
After established the beach head Logpak will be provide and all teams should dig in to repel a counter attack,
Once Elements are resupplied plans will be made to move through the large island towards 2 main compounds.
First main compounds near the runway

Administration/Logistics
Resupply
Logpack should be provided at the second beachhead
Emergency Logpak goes via COC towards Castle 4
Emergency Logpak goes via COC towards Castle 4
Medical
Primary medivac coordinated via Castle 4 Mostly land based with maybe possible CCP drop- off via Checkmate 5-2
Rules of Engagement
EPW needs to be transported back to the Carrier strike group.
Close Air Support
1x Fixed wing multi role fighter main tasking SEAD/CAP
1x Rotary helicopter main task to support infantry with rockets and information.
Can be used to help out on MERT duty or resupply
1x Rotary helicopter main task to support infantry with rockets and information.
Can be used to help out on MERT duty or resupply