Operation Fulcrum (2013) XXVI
Mandol Madness
Mon 24 Jul 2023
Ended
Operation Fulcrum (2013) XXVI
Phase 0:
ALL CALLSIGNS startex at COP Holyrood for brief before mounting OZONE 4
OZONE 4 then inserts all callsigns except WATCHMAN 3 at LZ Harpoon
EAGLE 1 then follows blue lines to clear towards PL1
EAGLE 2 then follows green line to clear towards PL1
OZONE 4 then drops WATCHMAN 3 at LZ Archer
WATCHMAN 3 sets up overwatch and recon at OP Longsword
Phase 1:
EAGLE 1 then follows blue lines to clear towards PL2 (sector 1)
EAGLE 2 then follows green line to clear towards PL2 (sector 2)
OZONE 4 inserts platoon vic at LZ Harpoon
WATCHMAN 3 engages targets of opportunity and relays recon information to EAGLE 8
Phase 2:
EAGLE 1 then follows blue lines to clear towards PL3 (sector 3)
EAGLE 2 then follows green line to clear towards PL3 (sector 4)
OZONE 4 prepared to airdrop logpack
WATCHMAN 3 engages targets of opportunity and relays recon information to EAGLE 8. Should the need arise to reposition this may be coordinated through EAGLE 8
Phase 3:
Tasking to be given in field
FAQ:
-Mandol is entirely insurgent held
-There is potential for civilians in AO but these are likely to be sporadic if present
- Squads have EOD and Medium AT to deal with heavier vics and IED threats
Operation order
Situation
Background Information
Pressing on into the town of Mandol we expect heavy resistance in CQB terrain to clear out the local insurgents. They have fortified their position in Mandol and the surrounding hamlets and plan to do everything in their power to hold us back. High Intensity CQB COIN, Against SMART UNCONVENTIONAL TACTICS
Friendly Forces
1x Airborne Infantry Platoon
1x Heavy Sniper Team
1x Merlin 34 & attached logistics team
ASSETS AVAILABLE AT BASE FOR THE CAMPAIGN
-REMAINDER OF INFANTRY ASSETS AT THE COP
-5X HMG COYOTE
-1X GMG COYOTE
-4X HMG JACKAL
-2X MEDICAL LANDROVER
-1 / 2X PANTHER COMMAND VEHICLE
-2X LOGISTICS TRUCKS
-2X TRANSPORT TRUCKS
-1X 82MM MORTAR
1x Heavy Sniper Team
1x Merlin 34 & attached logistics team
ASSETS AVAILABLE AT BASE FOR THE CAMPAIGN
-REMAINDER OF INFANTRY ASSETS AT THE COP
-5X HMG COYOTE
-1X GMG COYOTE
-4X HMG JACKAL
-2X MEDICAL LANDROVER
-1 / 2X PANTHER COMMAND VEHICLE
-2X LOGISTICS TRUCKS
-2X TRANSPORT TRUCKS
-1X 82MM MORTAR
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
-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
Mission
Tasking
Advancing through and reacting to contact in the Mandol Region
Clearing of IEDs in the area
Pave the way for a new COP deeper into the Valley of Mandol
Clearing of IEDs in the area
Pave the way for a new COP deeper into the Valley of Mandol
End-state
Have an established footprint in the AO of Mandol
Deprive the Taliban of any and all assets within the AO
Deprive the Taliban of any and all assets within the AO
Execution
Commander's Intent
- Clear through and secure Mandol
- Establish new FOB at OBJ Homestead
- Establish new FOB at OBJ Homestead
Tasks and Sequencing
Phase 0:
ALL CALLSIGNS startex at COP Holyrood for brief before mounting OZONE 4
OZONE 4 then inserts all callsigns except WATCHMAN 3 at LZ Harpoon
EAGLE 1 then follows blue lines to clear towards PL1
EAGLE 2 then follows green line to clear towards PL1
OZONE 4 then drops WATCHMAN 3 at LZ Archer
WATCHMAN 3 sets up overwatch and recon at OP Longsword
Phase 1:
EAGLE 1 then follows blue lines to clear towards PL2 (sector 1)
EAGLE 2 then follows green line to clear towards PL2 (sector 2)
OZONE 4 inserts platoon vic at LZ Harpoon
WATCHMAN 3 engages targets of opportunity and relays recon information to EAGLE 8
Phase 2:
EAGLE 1 then follows blue lines to clear towards PL3 (sector 3)
EAGLE 2 then follows green line to clear towards PL3 (sector 4)
OZONE 4 prepared to airdrop logpack
WATCHMAN 3 engages targets of opportunity and relays recon information to EAGLE 8. Should the need arise to reposition this may be coordinated through EAGLE 8
Phase 3:
Tasking to be given in field
FAQ:
-Mandol is entirely insurgent held
-There is potential for civilians in AO but these are likely to be sporadic if present
- Squads have EOD and Medium AT to deal with heavier vics and IED threatsCommand/Signal
Considerations
40: - EAGLE 9, EAGLE 1, EAGLE 2
50: - EAGLE 8, WATCHMAN 3
70: - EAGLE 6, OZONE 4
87: - EAGLE 9, CROSSROAD H