Operation Hetman (2023) XVI
Khut
Thu 30 Nov 2023
Ended
Operation Hetman (2023) XVI
Operation order
Situation
Background Information
Combined forces of the Army of the Russian Federation and the Armed forces of Belarus are threatening a key stronghold at the Svarog Command Centre. JW2305 is tasked with a reconnaissance and sabotage mission behind enemy lines to limit enemy movement.
**LIKELY NON-KINETIC OR LOW-KINETIC OP IF ALL GOES TO PLAN. WEAPONS RED ARE TO BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.**
Friendly Forces
JW2305 - GROM Military Unit Special Forces squad, callsign NIGHTHAWK 1


Enemy Forces
Motor Rifle Troops (MSV) of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation [Моторизо́ванные стрелко́вые войска, МСВ]
Belarusian Ground Forces [Сухапутныя войскі Рэспублікі Беларусь]

Belarusian Ground Forces [Сухапутныя войскі Рэспублікі Беларусь]

Mission
Tasking
NIGHTHAWK 1 is tasked with infiltration and sabotage behind enemy lines. The designated GROM Squad needs to investigate buildings 2 km south of the Svarog Main Command Center for enemy activity. Then move 2km east and mine the crossroads. Finally, EXFIL back to the Svarog Base.
End-state
Intel on enemy activity was updated, and the critical crossroad was mined.
Execution
Commander's Intent
The purpose is to recon and delay OPFOR movements towards Svarog main command centre.
Tasks and Sequencing
CONCEPT OF OPERATION
NIGHTHAWK assembles at Svarog, then moves south on foot to recon along the border and confirm whether enemy presence can be detected in the vicinity of a compound (148-008). NIGHTHAWK will then move eastwards and disrupt OPFOR movements by placing mines along key roads at or around the junction at 069-009.SCHEME OF MANOEUVRE
PHASE 1 NIGHTHAWK moves to compound on foot, with NIGHTHAWK 1-1 leading the movement. NIGHTHAWK 1-1 bypasses the compound and sets up east of the compound, observing eastwards, whilst NIGHTHAWK 1 enters and investigates. PHASE 2 NIGHTHAWK moves westwards, with NIGHTHAWK 1-1 leading the movement. NIGHTHAWK 1-1 identifies good locations for mines, and coordinates with NIGHTHAWK ACTUAL with regards to the selection of locations. NIGHTHAWK 1 sets up appropriate defensive positions providing overwatch for NIGHTHAWK 1-1 whilst the sapper places mines and provides close support. NIGHTHAWK 1 should also be in position to quickly manoeuvre and flank OPFOR elements if required. PHASE 3 NIGHTHAWK exfiltrates, towards Svarog whilst avoiding OPFOR positions.Administration/Logistics
Resupply
Manoeuvrability is highly valued in this op. No logpak expected.