Operation Daesh Dawn XVI
Last Stand
Wed 7 Apr 2021
Ended
Operation Daesh Dawn XVI
Operation order
Situation
Background Information
The last remnants of local Islamic state forces are holed up in what remains of Khan Bani Saad.
In coordination with friendly forces on our flanks we will push into the city center and take the last Daesh stronghold in the region.
In coordination with friendly forces on our flanks we will push into the city center and take the last Daesh stronghold in the region.
Friendly Forces
1X MOTORIZED PLATOON CONSISTING OF
2X INFANTRY SQUADS
4X Coyote 6x6 TSV
1X Panther CLV
2X INFANTRY SQUADS
4X Coyote 6x6 TSV
1X Panther CLV
Supporting Assets
AAF forces are holding our flanks and will push into the city outskirts while the platoon takes the center.
Enemy Forces
THE ENEMY COULD HAVE ACCESS TO THE FOLLOWING:
SMALL ARMS
Static weaponry
ANTI-TANK ARMS
NON-STANDARD TACTICAL VEHICLES
LIGHT ARMOUR
MEDIUM ARMOUR
Drone recon has spotted a number of tracked vehicles, emplacements and possible improvised fortifications
Since this is the last stronghold in the area, traps should also be expected.
SMALL ARMS
Static weaponry
ANTI-TANK ARMS
NON-STANDARD TACTICAL VEHICLES
LIGHT ARMOUR
MEDIUM ARMOUR
Drone recon has spotted a number of tracked vehicles, emplacements and possible improvised fortifications
Since this is the last stronghold in the area, traps should also be expected.
Mission
Tasking
Push into and hold Khan Baani Saad, eliminating remaining Daesh positions.
End-state
Endex at the mosque in case of success or airfield incase of failure.
Execution
Commander's Intent
Take and hold Khan Baani Saad
Tasks and Sequencing
Platoon will push into the city center while friendly AAF infantry squads hold our flanks
Several possible strongpoints have been identified:
- Mosque
- Storage Yard
- Construction Site
- Old Barracks
Regular activity has also been spotted via drone in several other locations in the city.

Several possible strongpoints have been identified:
- Mosque
- Storage Yard
- Construction Site
- Old Barracks
Regular activity has also been spotted via drone in several other locations in the city.

Administration/Logistics
Medical
After weeks of ISIS occupation, AAF shelling and previous firefights, civilian presence should be minimal.
Should there be any civilians left in the AO, squads are to secure, check and bring them back to platoon element for extraction.
Should there be any civilians left in the AO, squads are to secure, check and bring them back to platoon element for extraction.
Rules of Engagement
EPWs are to be handled with extreme care (suicide bombers) and handed over to AAF liasons.