Operation Guardian Angel (2007) V
Per Mare Per Terram (Part I)
Wed 26 Jul 2023
Ended
Operation Guardian Angel (2007) V
Operation order
Situation
Background Information
With the perimeter islands secured, BAF can finally start liberating the island of Panthera. As a first step, Longsword platoon is landing to rescue remnant Loyalist forces and take up a supportive position to aid the main landing to the north.
Friendly Forces
Longsword Platoon
Infantry Platoon strengthened by heavy weapons team
Lima callsign on standby for Logistics
Thunder callsign to the north on standby for AA
Supporting Assets
Loyalist forces on the brink of being overrun in the AO
Enemy Forces
Conventional forces, expect mix of motorized and mechanized assets early. MBTs and Aerial threats are active in the AO.
Mission
Tasking
Land on the main island to rescue a Loyalist Platoon under attack. After securing the town, advance east and cut off Arnoldstein from supply routes and reinforcements.
Assist Anvil callsign with the main landing.
End-state
Mission success:
Arnoldstein cut off from the rest of the island, Platoon set up ready to assist the main landing.
Mission failure:
Platoon halted short, Arnoldstein still open for reinforcement and resupply.
Arnoldstein cut off from the rest of the island, Platoon set up ready to assist the main landing.
Mission failure:
Platoon halted short, Arnoldstein still open for reinforcement and resupply.
Execution
Commander's Intent
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:
Secure and relieve surrounded loyalist forces within the town of Tarvisio.
SECONDARY OBJECTIVE:
Secure appropriate fire support position to assist anvil platoon with their assault.
TERTIARY OBJECTIVE:
Cripple enemy forces and supply chains supporting the main airfield in the region.
Tasks and Sequencing
PHASE-1
- Platoon will board 3x self-driven RHIB, LIMA 4 load and prepare LCU.
- Platoon with proceed to marked IP.
- Platoon will assault enemy positions through marked OP/APs.
PHASE-2
- LONGSWORD 1 to assault the town of Tarvisio and relieve surrounded Loyalist forces.
- LONGSWORD 2 to provide temporary BOF and to assault the town of Riofreddo and Cate del Predil.
- LONGSWORD 3 to provide BOF and AT against enemy QRF.
PHASE-3
- LONGSWORD 1 to assault the town of Fusine, Ratece and Podkoren to secure route for LIMA 4.
- LONGSWORD 2 to secure Laghi Di Fusine and Planica Skijump.
- LONGSWORD 3 to provide BOF and AT against enemy QRF.

PHASE-2
- LONGSWORD 1 to assault the town of Tarvisio and relieve surrounded Loyalist forces.
- LONGSWORD 2 to provide temporary BOF and to assault the town of Riofreddo and Cate del Predil.
- LONGSWORD 3 to provide BOF and AT against enemy QRF.
PHASE-3
- LONGSWORD 1 to assault the town of Fusine, Ratece and Podkoren to secure route for LIMA 4.
- LONGSWORD 2 to secure Laghi Di Fusine and Planica Skijump.
- LONGSWORD 3 to provide BOF and AT against enemy QRF.

Administration/Logistics
Resupply
- LONGSWORD 1 and LONGSWORD 2 fielded with ammo bearers to extend fighting duration.
- LONGSWORD 3 equipped with Land Rover for personal transportation and munitions.
- LIMA 4 to resupply LONGSWORD if/when required.
- LONGSWORD 3 equipped with Land Rover for personal transportation and munitions.
- LIMA 4 to resupply LONGSWORD if/when required.
Medical
- PAK in field.
Rules of Engagement
We to not have the facilities to properly accommodate CPERS. Appropriate SOP to be followed.
Fire Support Plan
- HMS Portland ("Thunder") on station to provide IDF and AA.
Command/Signal
Considerations
LONGSWORD 9 <- LR 87.0 MHZ -> ZULU H
LONGSWORD 9 <- LR 86.0 MHZ -> HMS Portland (callsign "Thunder")
LONGSWORD 8 <- LR 70.0 MHZ -> LIMA 4