Operation Black Flag (2020) IV
Lewisite Management
Sat 27 Apr 2024
Ended
Operation Black Flag (2020) IV
Operation order
Situation
Background Information
Action on intelligence obtained from an informant inside the Hostile invasion force to disable the northern FOB, Artillery emplacements and extract HVT from a compound to return them for questioning.
The location is within enemy held territory and air assets are available for use to provide CAS
The location is within enemy held territory and air assets are available for use to provide CAS
Friendly Forces
Mobilised independent sniper team
two squads mobilised in vehicles
1x Grenadier
1x Medium AT
1x Designated Marksman
two squads mobilised in vehicles
1x Grenadier
1x Medium AT
1x Designated Marksman
Supporting Assets
External CAS helicopter to provide assistance but will infill from the capital and will not be able to stay on station for long durations
Birdseye is un available as used by black flag central command
Birdseye is un available as used by black flag central command
Enemy Forces
1x Heavily armed artillery base
1x Secure HVT compound
1x Unknown compound
1x Vehicle repair centre
1x FOB compound
EXTERNAL PATROLS HAVER BEEN SPOTTED IN THE AREA SURROUNDING
1x Secure HVT compound
1x Unknown compound
1x Vehicle repair centre
1x FOB compound
EXTERNAL PATROLS HAVER BEEN SPOTTED IN THE AREA SURROUNDING
Mission
Tasking
EXTRACT HVT AND ELIMINATE ALL ENEMY CONTACT AND PRESENCE NORTH OF THE RIDGE
End-state
ALL CONTACTS DELT WITH AND HVT SUCSESSFULLY EXTRACTED AND ALL INTEL GATHERED
Execution
Commander's Intent
The purpose of this mission is to successfully extract an HVT from within hostile lines and eliminate all remaining resistance in the assigned northeastern AO.
An area scan has been provided by the Black Flag Birdseye satellite:


Tasks and Sequencing
CAPTURE PHASE 0: Preparation
- ALL CALLSIGNS will receive night vision and suppressors.
- Team Leaders ensure adequate supplies to last duration of mission are loaded into BAKER 1-3's vehicles.
- Watchman departs early to establish overwatch behind enemy lines and to gather initial intel on the AO.
- ALL CALLSIGNS will receive PPE to ensure protection in the event of CBRN exposure.
-- Details of PPE use and application will be discussed during opening brief.
PHASE 1: Infil
- BAKER 1 departs towards Dismount-A.
- Watchman informs of area recon findings, ALL CALLSIGNS adjust scheme of maneuver accordingly.
- It is critical that stealth is maintained until 1-3 BOF is established to avoid HVT movement.
PHASE 2: Assault Preparation
- BAKER 1-3 establishes a BOF position west of the HVT, ensuring capable suppression of major emplacements.
- BAKER 1 stages for assault RP-C, ensuring any forces that may compromise established BOF are eliminated.
- WATCHMAN assists with stealth maintenance.
- It is critical that stealth is maintained until 1-3 BOF is established to avoid HVT movement.
PHASE 3: Compound Assault
- ALL CALLSIGNS weapons green.
- Watchman ensures any viable escape transports near HVT are disabled.
- BAKER 1-3 holds BOF for BAKER 1-1 & BAKER 1-2's advance.
- Priority targets to be established with area recon information from Watchman.
PHASE 4: HVT Extraction
- HVT Extraction scheme of maneuver to be decided in field with more complete intelligence available.
- Speed of objective completion will be paramount to ensure Northern QRF movement does not impede operations.
PHASE 5: QRF Elimination
- With HVT secured, ALL CALLSIGNS establish northern defensive positions to prevent enemy counterattack.

- It is critical that stealth is maintained until 1-3 BOF is established to avoid HVT movement.
PHASE 2: Assault Preparation
- BAKER 1-3 establishes a BOF position west of the HVT, ensuring capable suppression of major emplacements.
- BAKER 1 stages for assault RP-C, ensuring any forces that may compromise established BOF are eliminated.
- WATCHMAN assists with stealth maintenance.
- It is critical that stealth is maintained until 1-3 BOF is established to avoid HVT movement.
PHASE 3: Compound Assault
- ALL CALLSIGNS weapons green.
- Watchman ensures any viable escape transports near HVT are disabled.
- BAKER 1-3 holds BOF for BAKER 1-1 & BAKER 1-2's advance.
- Priority targets to be established with area recon information from Watchman.
PHASE 4: HVT Extraction
- HVT Extraction scheme of maneuver to be decided in field with more complete intelligence available.
- Speed of objective completion will be paramount to ensure Northern QRF movement does not impede operations.
PHASE 5: QRF Elimination
- With HVT secured, ALL CALLSIGNS establish northern defensive positions to prevent enemy counterattack.

Administration/Logistics
Resupply
Logistics support will be prepared and conducted internal to Baker element exclusively.
- BAKER 1-1 & BAKER 1-2 will pack needed equipment and supplies in BAKER 1-3's vehicles for use during operation. This additional load must sustain operations for the duration of this mission.
- BAKER 1-3 will receive rearm, refuel and repair through the Support Engineer and the Squad-HQ logistics vehicle.
- Watchman will pack any additional equipment and supplies required in provided quad bike(s).
Medical
COMPLETE MEDICAL SUPPORT WILL BE CONDUCTED IN FIELD (PAK IN FIELD ON).
Due to anticipated significant separation distance, WATCHMAN will be provided with baseline medical equipment and abilities in addition to core means to maintain independence through minor medical events.
Close Air Support
Rotary wing CAS on standby with time restricted AO presence.