Operation Honeybadger (2001) V
Makkaka Valley (Part 2)
Sun 24 Apr 2022
Ended
Operation Honeybadger (2001) V
Phase 1:
HAWK Will continue clearing Tottah as a direct continuation of the previous ORBAT to secure sector A & B.
Dog Will land at LZ Alpha via HALO, after which they will move to clear hilltop 1622, once the hill is secure Dog will move to clear C-A.
Wolf will recon and secure C-Z after and secure hill 1584, once the ridge is secure Wolf will clear C-B.
Phase 2:
Hawk will clear C-C and move north to an AP around hill 1478.
Dog will move to recon objective A and secure it if there is hostile presence, after clearing A Dog will move to clear hill 1644 and C-E.
Wolf will move to clear C-D and if time permits recon C-DA
Phase 3:
Dog will clear C-G, Wolf will clear C-F.
Hawk will clear C-H to M.
Dog and Wolf will help clear Hawks compounds after clearing C-G and C-F
Operation order
Situation
Background Information
Following the successful mission to secure half of Tottah, command has seen fit to send the unit further north to continue to push the Taliban out of the region. Deploying a larger force, they have tasked 2 1st SFG ODAs to support the main forces flanks and secure and remaining structures, to ensure the main force does not walk into a valley which is a kill zone. Command is also sending additional special forces assets from the 160th SOAR, such as a armed littlebird for air cover in the region.
Following the heavy fighting in Tottah last time, we are expecting the Taliban to reinforce the region from its central base at Kassadar with more armoured & insurgency assets being spotted headed across the river bed by northern alliance forces. After communicating with the northern alliance, both forces have decided that the northern alliance will make a diversionary attack from the north on the main stronghold to try and pull some of the Taliban forces out of our area of operations.
Following the heavy fighting in Tottah last time, we are expecting the Taliban to reinforce the region from its central base at Kassadar with more armoured & insurgency assets being spotted headed across the river bed by northern alliance forces. After communicating with the northern alliance, both forces have decided that the northern alliance will make a diversionary attack from the north on the main stronghold to try and pull some of the Taliban forces out of our area of operations.
Friendly Forces
1x Ch-47
1x UH-60 Blackhawk
1x AH-6 Cas little bird
3x M113
1x UH-60 Blackhawk
1x AH-6 Cas little bird
3x M113
Supporting Assets
WE DO NOT EXPECT NORTHERN ALLIANCE PRESENCE IN THE AREA.
Enemy Forces
A LARGE FORCE OF ENEMY FIGHTERS MOBILIZING TO TRY TO LIBERATE MAHFUZ WALEED FROM THE MILITARY DISTRICT HQ BUILDING IN TOTTAH. A CONVOY OF TECHNICAL SUPPORTED BY INFANTRY HAS BEEN SIGHTED LEAVING TOTTAH SOUTHBOUND, AND NUMEROUS INFANTRY MOVEMENTS AT CAMPS IN THE HILLS TO THE SOUTH EAST OF TOTTAH.
IN ADDITION WE EXPECT THE ENEMY TO DEPLOY THEIR SOVIET BTR ARMORED PERSONNEL CARRIERS FROM THE NORTH.
IN ADDITION WE EXPECT THE ENEMY TO DEPLOY THEIR SOVIET BTR ARMORED PERSONNEL CARRIERS FROM THE NORTH.
Mission
Tasking
Clear out enemy compounds, recon and secure territory.
End-state
After clearing phase 1,2 and 3 endex will be at C-M, if time allows it hawk will clear C-N.


Execution
Commander's Intent
The purpose of the mission is to root out remaining taliban forces in Tottah and gain territory north towards towards the dried up riverbed. This should put pressure on MSR "FATA East".
Tasks and Sequencing
Phase 1:
HAWK Will continue clearing Tottah as a direct continuation of the previous ORBAT to secure sector A & B.
Dog Will land at LZ Alpha via HALO, after which they will move to clear hilltop 1622, once the hill is secure Dog will move to clear C-A.
Wolf will recon and secure C-Z after and secure hill 1584, once the ridge is secure Wolf will clear C-B.
Phase 2:
Hawk will clear C-C and move north to an AP around hill 1478.
Dog will move to recon objective A and secure it if there is hostile presence, after clearing A Dog will move to clear hill 1644 and C-E.
Wolf will move to clear C-D and if time permits recon C-DA
Phase 3:
Dog will clear C-G, Wolf will clear C-F.
Hawk will clear C-H to M.
Dog and Wolf will help clear Hawks compounds after clearing C-G and C-FAdministration/Logistics
Resupply
LOGPAK will be done by air, Mil HQ can be used as a FLOB once Sector A and B are secure.
Medical
MEDEVAC will be done by Air.
Rules of Engagement
EPWs should be turned over to EAGLE.
Close Air Support
CAS is provided by the SOCOM in the form of an AH-6, FAC communications will go through EAGLE Comms specialist.
Command/Signal
Considerations
Radio channels:
45.0 Mhz EAGLE 9, HAWK, WOLF & DOG
40.0 Mhz HAWK 9 & BADGER
80.0 Mhz DRAGONFLY 5 & 5-1 & EAGLE 8
70.0 Mhz BULL & DRAGONFLY 5 & EAGLE 8
45.0 Mhz EAGLE 9, HAWK, WOLF & DOG
40.0 Mhz HAWK 9 & BADGER
80.0 Mhz DRAGONFLY 5 & 5-1 & EAGLE 8
70.0 Mhz BULL & DRAGONFLY 5 & EAGLE 8