Operation Fulcrum (2013) XXIV
Highway to Hell
Tue 18 Apr 2023
Ended
Operation Fulcrum (2013) XXIV
Operation order
Situation
Background Information
BAF forces patrol east to secure the main access road into the area through mountainous terrain. This route will support access to the town of Mandol, one of the main population centers in the region, known to be heavily in support of the Taliban.
Friendly Forces
FRIENDLY FORCES
IN THE FIELD
1X Motorized Platoon
2x Coyote
1x Logistical Support Team
ASSETS AVAILABLE AT BASE FOR THE CAMPAIGN
-REMAINDER OF INFANTRY ASSETS AT THE COP
-5X HMG COYOTE
-1X GMG COYOTE
-4X HMG JACKAL
-2X MEDICAL LANDROVER
-1 / 2X PANTHER COMMAND VEHICLE
-2X LOGISTICS TRUCKS
-2X TRANSPORT TRUCKS
-1X 82MM MORTAR
IN THE FIELD
1X Motorized Platoon
2x Coyote
1x Logistical Support Team
ASSETS AVAILABLE AT BASE FOR THE CAMPAIGN
-REMAINDER OF INFANTRY ASSETS AT THE COP
-5X HMG COYOTE
-1X GMG COYOTE
-4X HMG JACKAL
-2X MEDICAL LANDROVER
-1 / 2X PANTHER COMMAND VEHICLE
-2X LOGISTICS TRUCKS
-2X TRANSPORT TRUCKS
-1X 82MM MORTAR
Enemy Forces
TALIBAN:
-PROBABILITY OF CONTACT: HIGH
-INSURGENTS
-TECHNICAL'S & MAKESHIFT WEAPONIZED VEHICLES
-APC'S
-TANKS
-AA VEHICLES AND MANPADS
-UNCONVENTIONAL TACTICS
-LIGHT AIRBORNE VEHICLES
-CIVILIAN MODEL DRONES
-IEDS, VBIEDS AND SUICIDE VESTS
-PROBABILITY OF CONTACT: HIGH
-INSURGENTS
-TECHNICAL'S & MAKESHIFT WEAPONIZED VEHICLES
-APC'S
-TANKS
-AA VEHICLES AND MANPADS
-UNCONVENTIONAL TACTICS
-LIGHT AIRBORNE VEHICLES
-CIVILIAN MODEL DRONES
-IEDS, VBIEDS AND SUICIDE VESTS
Mission
Tasking
Advancing east as best as possible
End-state
A clear section of road to support movements east in the region.
Execution
Commander's Intent
Conduct a mechanised patrol east of the FOB, clearing Taliban presence from local population centres. This will be our first interaction with this area so hearts and minds is also a high priority.
Tasks and Sequencing
AO Map avalible in Map Tab
ALL CALLSIGNS will mount up with VANGUARD 1 mounting TITAN 3 and VANGUARD 2 mounting TITAN 3-1.
Convoy order will be TITAN 3, VANGUARD 9, OZONE 4 followed by TITAN 3-1. The convoy shall be coordinated via radio net 40.
The patrol will continue in convoy, pausing for the infantry to investigate population centres.
Default action on contact while in convoy will be to push through, clear the kill zone and then dismount infantry to deal with the insurgent activity.
EOD is avalible if required in VANGUARD 9
TITAN callsigns are Coyote's
Administration/Logistics
Resupply
OZONE 4 should bring any required resupply, equipment to effect repair of TITAN callsigns if needed and humanitarian supplies to attempt hearts and minds with locals.
Medical
No medevac is possible but VANGUARD 9 shall have a medical command vic
Fire Support Plan
The FOB has a mortar which is a available while still in effective range via coordination with VANGUARD 9 and CROSSROAD H
Command/Signal
Considerations
Convoy shall be coordinated via 40