In early 2016, the authoritarian state of Donovia, emboldened by its growing regional influence and a desire to reassert its dominance in Eastern Europe, launched a sudden and aggressive invasion of its southwestern neighbor, Pirturi. Claiming to protect the ethnic Donovian minority living in the region, Donovia’s government issued a public declaration that its military intervention was necessary to prevent the alleged persecution of their people by the Pirturi government. However, the speed and scale of the assault revealed a more ominous agenda. Within days, Donovian forces swept across the eastern provinces of Pirturi, overwhelming the country’s defenses and seizing vital infrastructure, including key airfields, and transportation hubs. With the Pirturi military unable to mount a substantial defense, Donovia quickly installed puppet authorities in the occupied territories, consolidating its control.

The international community, including the United Nations and the European Union, condemned the invasion as a blatant violation of sovereignty, but diplomatic efforts to resolve the situation were futile. In response to this unchecked aggression, NATO issued a final ultimatum: Donovia must withdraw all forces from Pirturi or face direct military intervention. When Donovia refused, making it clear that it would not bow to external pressure, NATO moved swiftly to initiate Operation Iron Vigil, a wide-reaching mobilization of military forces across Europe, preparing for a coordinated multi-front offensive aimed at pushing Donovian troops out of Pirturi and reversing the occupation.

As part of this effort, the German 23rd Arctic Jaeger Battalion, stationed in Northern Finland, has been deployed under Task Force Borealis, NATO’s elite Arctic strike element. It’s mission, Operation Arctic Bulwark, is to seize key terrain along the Finland–Donovia border and push into lightly defended northern sectors of Donovia. The objective is to capture ground, destabilize Donovia’s northern flank, and force them back to the negotiating table under pressure without triggering a full-scale war.

1x Light Infantry Company
2x Weisel with 20mm Autocannon
1x US Reaper UAV
Logistics Support

Friendly forces to the north and south conducting similar operations.

Artillery assets may be requested through Battlegroup HQ.

Donovian VDV forces with appropriate air mobile equipment. BMDs, Light armour, mortars etc. Heavy armour is not expected to be present and NATO has air superiority in the AO so little to no air assets are expected to be encountered.

Expected to be preparing defences in the AO but due to the rapidly evolving situation, they are unlikely to be fully dug in or at full strength.

Task Force Commander's Intent 23rd Arctic Jaeger Battlegroup will seize Donovian territory along the Finnish/Donovian border to strengthen the position of the the NATO negotiators and will remain combat effective to be able to carry out future operations. Battlegroup Commander's Intent: Alpha Company will advance and seize Donovian territory including four key river crossings with the Limit of Exploitation being the garrison town of Gullanabba and be ready to conduct future operations.

Essential Mission Objectives:
- 4x river crossings secured.
- Any Donovian VDV forces encountered destroyed.

The tasking is deliberately open to interpretation and the company should be prepared to exploit the situation and act on intel gathered without the need for further instruction from Battlegroup HQ.

Desirable Mission Objectives:
- Gullanabba secured.
- Enemy Combat Support and Combat Service Support Assets destroyed.

The company's intent is to cut a salient along the river towards Gullanaba, such that each platoon advances and screens along their respective flank. All actions must be decisive to gain tempo.

PHASE 0 ALL CALLSIGNS of the GCE prepare for the mission at the Airfield FOB west of the AO. Each platoon briefs separately at STARTEX, then joins company at the formation brief. ECHO 4 provide ground vehicle transport for each platoon to their respective staging area. BRAVO's line of advance is along the north side of the river: Bridge 1 -> Bridge 3 -> Garrisoned Town CHARLIE's line of advance is along the south side of the river: Bridge 2 -> FOB -> BRIDGE 4 (LINK ->) The 8-person section trial is in effect. Maintain high cohesion throughout the mission. PHASE 1 From their respective staging areas: BRAVO assaults BRIDGE 1. CHARLIE assaults BRIDGE 2. This happens at the same time. BRAVO then seizes POI RUIN. CHARLIE advances along their selected route to rally near LRP C1, acting on intel provided by ALPHA 8 and their own scouting. Prepare for an assault on the FOB. PHASE 2 BRAVO assaults BRIDGE 3. CHARLIE assaults the FOB. Consider crossfire hazards. Angle your approaches appropriately to minimise PID confusion. PHASE 3 BRAVO COA should consider flexibility. Conduct good movement to contact at WP3-B. Expect meeting engagements. Act on intel provided by ALPHA 8 as feasible. BRAVO may cross PL2 ahead of schedule if circumstances and timing with CHARLIE allow. CHARLIE seizes POI CASTLE. Request air strikes via ALPHA 8 proactively. Rally at LRP C2 as required, or conduct resupply at the POI. FINAL PHASE ALPHA conducts an envelopment on the garrisoned town from the north and south. BRAVO stages an assault from the north via WP4-B. CHARLIE seizes BRIDGE 4 and the harbour area.

All of ALPHA company cross the LD fully loaded for the initial assault in Phase 1 provisioned until LRPs B1/C1.

ECHO will strive to resupply each combat element as and when required.
LRPs B1-5 and C1-4 are pre-planned locations for LOGPAK, CCP and rally points, to be activated only when a concerted need is identified.

- Medical support will be conducted in field (PAK in Field)

Close Air Support is available through a Reaper UAV via ALPHA 8.

Platoons may request logistical support directly via LR45.0. Signal - Red: enemy position - Orange: friendly vehicle requiring support - Purple: friendly MASCAS - Blue or Green: friendly position - White: concealment