Our infantry and medical teams are remain forward deployed on patrol in the Mandol region, while our supporting light cavalry and logistics convoy (HMG Coyote, HMG Jackal, Logistics and Transport Trucks) sets off from the main FOB to the new COP construction site. Our infantry have been supplied with a Panther Command Vehicle to coordinate drone support and Medical Landrover for sustainment until the COP is constructed.

Enemy forces we may encounter are primarily Taliban insurgents, with a high probability of contact. They are known to utilize a range of threats, such as technicals and makeshift weaponized vehicles, APCs, tanks, AA vehicles, and MANPADS. Moreover, they employ unconventional tactics, including the use of IEDs, VBIEDs, and suicide vests.

As we continue the operation, expect heavy resistance in close-quarter combat (CQB) terrain, as the insurgents are determined to hold us back. Remain vigilant and prepared to face their smart and unconventional tactics. The success of this mission depends on our ability to navigate these challenges and press on northwards to secure the area and allow the construction of the COP to get underway.

1 Platoon Light Infantry supported by Reaper UAV, Combat Medics
1 Logistics Convoy supported by Light Cavalry, Combat Medics

Additional airborne assets in the form of Merlin transport aircraft may return to the sector later today.

ENEMY FORCES
TALIBAN:
- PROBABILITY OF CONTACT: HIGH
- INSURGENTS
- TECHNICAL'S & MAKESHIFT WEAPONIZED VEHICLES
- APC'S
- TANKS
- AA VEHICLES AND MANPADS
- UNCONVENTIONAL TACTICS
- LIGHT AIRBORNE VEHICLES
- CIVILIAN MODEL DRONES
- IEDS, VBIEDS AND SUICIDE VESTS

Advance into Mandol to secure a new COP and resupply it via convoy.

Clear Taliban from Mandol sectors and return to newly established COP.

The purpose of this mission is to continue advancing through Mandol to remove Taliban and establish a new position at a decommissioned ANA combat outpost, Our infantry will clear the sector while our logistics elements position supplies and base materials via the only route into the Mandol region via convoy. Movement All infantry movements are to be carefully coordinated and communicated across all elements to prevent blue on blue engagements. Ensure that UAVs maintain an overhead view during the movement of our infantry teams to provide early warnings and actionable intel. Convoys are to maintain appropriate spacing and speed, ensuring to use terrain and cover to their advantage. Periodic stops for security checks are mandatory. Counter-IED Measures Always presume potential IED threats along routes. Reconnaissance by UAV and ground units is paramount. All detected IEDs are to be marked and reported Local Populance Engage with the local population in a non-hostile manner. Collect any intel or tips regarding Taliban activities and potential ambush sites. Immediately report any sightings of individuals acting suspiciously or showing undue interest in convoy and infantry movements. Actions on Should the convoy or infantry elements find themselves ambushed or under attack, immediately push through or occupy the nearest defensible position following the orders of the element leader. The priority is to maintain the integrity of the convoy and ensure the safety of all personnel. UAVs and CAS should be immediately alerted for support during any engagement. If overwhelming enemy forces are encountered, be prepared to fall back to previously cleared sectors, maintaining communication and coordination.

BINDER 4-3 MANDOL - Pre-capture Phase - OUTLAW 9, BINDER 3 will coordinate movement with infantry, while UAVs support infantry with target recognition and sector clearance. - OUTLAW 1 and OUTLAW 2 jointly patrol SECTOR-A and then SECTOR-B - OUTLAW 1 patrols SECTOR-C while OUTLAW 2 patrols SECTOR-D - OUTLAW 1 and OUTLAW 2 reposition and then jointly patrol SECTOR-E - OUTLAW 1 patrols SECTOR-F (North) while OUTLAW 2 patrols SECTOR-F (South) - OUTLAW 9 will coordinate capture of COP position following SECTOR-F CONVOY - Pre-arrival Phase Convoy shall move on the BLUE ROUTE to the COP in Mandol to REGROUP with OUTLAW PLATOON, UAVs assigned to OUTLAW PLATOON will scan ahead of the convoy and provide fire support. - OUTLAW 8 shall lead the convoy - BADGER 4 shall transport the cargo and support FOXHOUND with engineering requirements - BINDER 4-3 shall support the convoy's medical requirements - FOXHOUND shall protect the CONVOY MANDOL - Post-capture Phase - OUTLAW 9 will coordinate the patrolling of SECTORS J, G, H, L, N, M, O, P as time allows, to create distance between enemy positions and COP position. As COP is established - FOXHOUND to join OUTLAW PLATOON under OUTLAW 9 and support infantry advance. - BINDER 4-3 to establish CCP at COP and join BINDER 3 - BADGER 4 to setup logistics position at COP and prepare LOGPAKs.

Emergency resupply and LOGPAKs will be coordinated through OUTLAW 9 or OUTLAW 8 and delivered by GROUND by BADGER 4. Medical support will be conducted using supporting elements (PAK off Field)

The primary means of MEDEVAC is by GROUND conducted by BINDER and requested via OUTLAW 9 or OUTLAW 8.

CPERS should be turned over to OUTLAW 9 for evacuation to the rear.

CAS provided by REAPER 5-1 and authorised via OUTLAW 9, in accordance with SOP. Always consider potential collateral damage. Any CAS called in should be confirmed clear of civilian infrastructure or non-combatants.

Outlaw 9 will retain overall command, with Outlaw 1 and Outlaw 2 being the primary maneuver elements