Operation Honeybadger (2001) XVI
Our Land (Part I)
Sun 15 Jan 2023
Ended
Operation Honeybadger (2001) XVI
*NOTES:
- Towns will not require hard clearing
- All objectives, besides E and I are suspected enemy positions, meaning marks are not accurate.
- DOG 9 will provide central support through with freedom of movement, staying parallel or behind infantry.
PHASE 0
Objective Alpha
-EAGLE 1 & EAGLE 2 will convoy up and move to their respective waypoints, Eagle 1 to its designated BOF and Eagle 2 its AP marker.
Objective Bravo
-EAGLE 3 will move into Sa Diyah to meet with the elder to gather intel on nearby taliban troop movement.
After which EAGLE 3 will into objective Bravo, to clear out any hostiles that may be present.
PHASE 1
Movement will be dynamic but as marked, EAGLE 1 covering the western flank, EAGLE 2 the eastern flank and EAGLE 3 will take up the middle/MSR. The same will apple down to PHASE 3.
PHASE 2-3
PHASE 2: EAGLE 2&3 will clear objective E (EAGLE 2 via objective D) .
EAGLE 1 will screen to teh west of objective E, moving to objective F when EAGLE 2&3 have entered the objective.
PHASE 3: EAGLE 1 will clear objective F, Eagle EAGLE 3 to assist if needed. EAGLE 2 to hold in objective E.
After objective F is cleared, ALL EAGLE CALLSIGNS will cross each assigned bridge as marked.
PHASE 4-6
Movement to be decided in the field.
Operation order
Situation
Background Information
A mechanized infantry platoon from the the newly modeled Afghan National Army has been tasked with breaking through the Taliban hold of the lowland regions found in eastern Reshmaan.
Friendly Forces
Infantry Element
- [1x] Mechanized Infantry Platoon
- [1x] HQ HMMWV
Armored Element
- [2x] BMP-1
- [1x] T-55
Support Element
- [1x] Repair/Refuel Ural
- [1x] Ammunition Ural
- [1x] Transport Pickup
- [1x] Mechanized Infantry Platoon
- [1x] HQ HMMWV
Armored Element
- [2x] BMP-1
- [1x] T-55
Support Element
- [1x] Repair/Refuel Ural
- [1x] Ammunition Ural
- [1x] Transport Pickup
Enemy Forces
The Taliban forces in this region have long survived unopposed and are therefore well entrenched and prepared, however they often avoid the open plains scattered around the lakes and towns. They are likely to comprise of infantry within the towns supported by APC/IFVs and potential MBTs when available.
Mission
Tasking
1) Rendezvous with local town elder in order to gather intelligence on Taliban presence in the region.
2) Seek and destroy any insurgent threat in the AO.
3) Clear and secure any chokepoints and key objectives.
2) Seek and destroy any insurgent threat in the AO.
3) Clear and secure any chokepoints and key objectives.
End-state
Assigned AO clear from insurgent presence.
Execution
Commander's Intent
The purpose of the mission is to regain territory by flushing out Taliban forces. The end state of the mission will be after Phase 3 in the field or after Phase 6 at startex position, depending on timeframe.
Tasks and Sequencing
*NOTES:
- Towns will not require hard clearing
- All objectives, besides E and I are suspected enemy positions, meaning marks are not accurate.
- DOG 9 will provide central support through with freedom of movement, staying parallel or behind infantry.
PHASE 0
Objective Alpha
-EAGLE 1 & EAGLE 2 will convoy up and move to their respective waypoints, Eagle 1 to its designated BOF and Eagle 2 its AP marker.
Objective Bravo
-EAGLE 3 will move into Sa Diyah to meet with the elder to gather intel on nearby taliban troop movement.
After which EAGLE 3 will into objective Bravo, to clear out any hostiles that may be present.
PHASE 1
Movement will be dynamic but as marked, EAGLE 1 covering the western flank, EAGLE 2 the eastern flank and EAGLE 3 will take up the middle/MSR. The same will apple down to PHASE 3.
PHASE 2-3
PHASE 2: EAGLE 2&3 will clear objective E (EAGLE 2 via objective D) .
EAGLE 1 will screen to teh west of objective E, moving to objective F when EAGLE 2&3 have entered the objective.
PHASE 3: EAGLE 1 will clear objective F, Eagle EAGLE 3 to assist if needed. EAGLE 2 to hold in objective E.
After objective F is cleared, ALL EAGLE CALLSIGNS will cross each assigned bridge as marked.
PHASE 4-6
Movement to be decided in the field.

Administration/Logistics
Resupply
Emergency resupply and LOGPAKs will be coordinated through EAGLE 8 and delivered by GROUND by BADGER 4.
Medical
- Medical support will be conducted in field (PAK in Field)
Rules of Engagement
CPERS should be turned over to EAGLE 9 for evacuation to the rear.
Command/Signal
Considerations
Signal
- Red: enemy position
- Orange: friendly vehicle requiring support
- Purple: friendly MASCAS
- Blue or Green: friendly position
- White: concealment
DOG 9, EAGLE 1-2, EAGLE 2-2, EAGLE 3-2 will be on their respective squad nets and frequency 45.1 as vehicle net.