Operation Honeybadger (2001) XXXVII
In the Fields of Kezban (Part II)
Sun 14 Dec 2025
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Operation Honeybadger (2001) XXXVII
With a successful counteroffensive launched by the ANA forces at COP Kezban, the platoon continues to assault key Taliban positions and compounds whilst they are recovering from their own attacks.
However, UN forces guarding a nearby embassy have recently transmitted a distress signal that they are under attack and SPEAR platoon have been given the additional tasking of investigating and securing this position if required.
Each squad has been reinforced with a BTR crew to aid in their attacks, along with an EOD specialist who will be required to destroy enemy caches and installations in the AO, along with clearing a path along the primary roads that may be trapped with mines and IEDs...
(IED NOTEBOOK MOD WILL BE IN USE FOR CUSTOM IEDS!)
Operation order
Situation
Background Information
With a successful counteroffensive launched by the ANA forces at COP Kezban, the platoon continues to assault key Taliban positions and compounds whilst they are recovering from their own attacks.
However, UN forces guarding a nearby embassy have recently transmitted a distress signal that they are under attack and SPEAR platoon have been given the additional tasking of investigating and securing this position if required.
Each squad has been reinforced with a BTR crew to aid in their attacks, along with an EOD specialist who will be required to destroy enemy caches and installations in the AO, along with clearing a path along the primary roads that may be trapped with mines and IEDs...
(IED NOTEBOOK MOD WILL BE IN USE FOR CUSTOM IEDS!)
Five-Star Rating System
Combat Intensity: ☆☆☆☆ Roleplay Emphasis: ☆☆ Difficulty: ☆☆☆
Friendly Forces
Afghan National Army Platoon (Motorized Infantry):
• AKM primary weapon
• no optics (except Marksman)
• RPG-7 with varied ammo
• BTR-80 (14.5mm) support
• EOD specialists attached for mine and IED threats
Supporting Assets
No available support.
Enemy Forces
Taliban Insurgents:
• Heavy infantry presence using a variety of weapons
• Common support with technical
• Fairly common support with APC/IFV
• Occasional support from old-era MBT
Mission
Tasking
Primary objective:
• Secure the distant flank of COP Kezban and its main supply routes.
Secondary objective:
• Destroy enemy supply caches, vehicle depots and supporting assets.
Tertiary objective:
• Secure the situation at the UN embassy outside of I'timad
End-state
"With the main flank of COP Kezban secured from mine and insurgent threat, we will have connecting routes to the capital and able to receive further support to push the taliban deeper south and finally bring peace to the region...
Execution
Commander's Intent
The intent of this operation is to remove all insurgent threats along the South-East axis towards the Karida river, and to assist ISAF forces by relieving pressure from armed militia groups.
Tasks and Sequencing
OBJECTIVE JERICHO
Tasking:
• Remove insurgent threat from the area
• Destroy enemy weapon caches
• Clear primary and secondary routes of IED threats
Sequencing:
[SPEAR 1] - Clear sectors A1-A2-A3-A5
- Clear route black of IED threats
- Regroup at rally point Alpha
[SPEAR 2] - Clear sectors A1-A4-A6
- Clear route grey of IED threats
- Regroup at rally point Alpha
[CASTLE 4] - Organize infantry platoon logistical package for distribution at LRP1
OBJECTIVE BABYLON
Tasking:
• Remove insurgent threat from the area
• Destroy enemy weapon caches
• Clear primary and secondary routes of IED threats
• Assist ISAF units at the UN Embassy
Sequencing:
[SPEAR 1] - Clear sector B1
- Clear route black of IED threats
- Regroup at rally point Bravo
- Clear sectors C1-C3
- Assist ISAF units inside the Embassy
[SPEAR 2] - Clear sectors B2-C2-C4
- Clear route grey of IED threats
- Regroup at rally point Bravo
- Clear sectors C2-C4
- Assist ISAF units inside the Embassy
[CASTLE 4] - Organize infantry platoon logistical package for distribution at LRP2
OBJECTIVE SAMARRA
Tasking:
• Remove insurgent threat from the area
• Destroy enemy weapon caches
• Secure the Najibah bridge crossing
Sequencing:
[SPEAR 1] - Clear sectors D2-D4
- Regroup at rally point Charlie
- Conduct assault on Sector D5
[SPEAR 2] - Clear sectors D1-D3
- Regroup at rally point Charlie
- Provide support by fire to Spear 1 during bridge crossing, then follow-up assault
[CASTLE 4] - Provide maintenance support to attached vehicle elements
Administration/Logistics
Resupply
[CASTLE 4] - Provide maintenance support to attached vehicle elements and organize logistical packages for infantry elements at the designated LRPs
Medical
PAK in field is enabled
Rules of Engagement
CPERs to be cleared of dangerous articles and transferred to [CASTLE 4]
ISAF units operating around the UN embassy in I'timad, ensure positive identification of enemy combantants!