Operation Sapphire (2006) XV
Portside
Fri 25 Feb 2022
Ended
Operation Sapphire (2006) XV
Operation order
Situation
Background Information
A Platoon of Motorized Infantry are staging an Attack on a major Port City in the region, Al Nabq. They will be supported by 2 Rotary-Wing CAS Little birds. In addition to locking down the City itself, Air Recon suggests OPFOR setting up defenses on the Outskirts of the City.
Additionally, Intel shows the Enemy barricading the roads inside the city, along with visual obstructions being lit.
Additionally, Intel shows the Enemy barricading the roads inside the city, along with visual obstructions being lit.
Friendly Forces
-1x HQ humvee
-3x Strykers
--one of which is the Mine clearing variant
-2x Ambulance humvees
-2x multiple logistics trucks
-3x Strykers
--one of which is the Mine clearing variant
-2x Ambulance humvees
-2x multiple logistics trucks
Supporting Assets
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Enemy Forces
The Enemy is expected to dig in inside the town and try to defend it's assets within. Air has given us a good overview of these positions, although thy are not conclusive.
In addition, we are expecting IEDs inside the town
Asset-wise, expect the following:
-Infantry manning static defense positions
--Reportedly, ZSUs have been set up in and outside the City
-Lightly Armored Vehicles
-Improvised Fighting Vehicles (Technicals)
In addition, we are expecting IEDs inside the town
Asset-wise, expect the following:
-Infantry manning static defense positions
--Reportedly, ZSUs have been set up in and outside the City
-Lightly Armored Vehicles
-Improvised Fighting Vehicles (Technicals)
Mission
Tasking
The Platoon is to enter and dismantle defenses in the City of Al Nabq, including the Valley leading up to the City. This strategically important Location will be used as a Staging Point for further Operations.
End-state
-Al-Nabq liberated
-Enemy Black Market Trade disrupted
-Enemy Black Market Trade disrupted
Execution
Commander's Intent
The purpose of the mission is to capture the coastal city of Al Nabq to secure a friendly port for future deployments. Minimal civilian and infrastructure to be prioritised.
Tasks and Sequencing
Our convoy will continue moving from the staging/set-off position as marked on the the execution below.
Phase 1
As the convoy starts moving, Guardian flight will soften up the spotting positions above the anvil disembark positions.
Anvil 1 and 2 will move through the town of Al Dana and move to their respective disembark locations
Anvil 3 will move offroad before the Al Dana to its respective disembark location
Anvil 1 will take out the northern spotting positions and clear out the ridge line with parallel movement to anvil 2
Anvil 2 will clear out the road and checkpoint, maintaining parallel movement to the other squads to walk into a ambush.
Anvil 3 will clear out the southern spotting position and defensive position
Phase 2
Anvil 1 will support Anvil 2 after clearing out its defensive positions by attacking it from AP 1-1 as BOF or assaulting, to be determent in the field
Anvil 2 will clear out the roadside checkpoint and use AP 1-2 to assault the Supply point
Anvil 3 will move to OP 1-3 after clearing the defensive position to recon and asses assault into Al Nabq
Phase 3
After regrouping, all anvil callsign will move into their respective sectors to clear out enemy resistance in Al Nabq from south to north. All squads should stay parallel whilst clearing to the city for security purposes, IEDs and roadblocks to be expected.

As the convoy starts moving, Guardian flight will soften up the spotting positions above the anvil disembark positions.
Anvil 1 and 2 will move through the town of Al Dana and move to their respective disembark locations
Anvil 3 will move offroad before the Al Dana to its respective disembark location
Anvil 1 will take out the northern spotting positions and clear out the ridge line with parallel movement to anvil 2
Anvil 2 will clear out the road and checkpoint, maintaining parallel movement to the other squads to walk into a ambush.
Anvil 3 will clear out the southern spotting position and defensive position
Phase 2
Anvil 1 will support Anvil 2 after clearing out its defensive positions by attacking it from AP 1-1 as BOF or assaulting, to be determent in the field
Anvil 2 will clear out the roadside checkpoint and use AP 1-2 to assault the Supply point
Anvil 3 will move to OP 1-3 after clearing the defensive position to recon and asses assault into Al Nabq
Phase 3
After regrouping, all anvil callsign will move into their respective sectors to clear out enemy resistance in Al Nabq from south to north. All squads should stay parallel whilst clearing to the city for security purposes, IEDs and roadblocks to be expected.

Administration/Logistics
Medical
MEDEVAC is conducted by Cyclops, the MERT team. Squadleaders are advised to notify Casualties immediatly.
Close Air Support
Guardian will be Supporting with 2x AH-6 Little Birds,
armed with Hydras and a GAU19/A.
They are advised to minimize Structural damage to the City, where possible.
Command/Signal
Considerations
Purple smokes should be used for mascasses or to signal MERT
Radio freqs:
Anvil 9,1,2 & 3 : 40.0 Mhz
Anvil 8 & Bear : 41.0 Mhz
Anvil 7 & Gaurdian flight: 80.0 Mhz
Crossroads & Anvil 9 : 87.0 Mhz
Radio freqs:
Anvil 9,1,2 & 3 : 40.0 Mhz
Anvil 8 & Bear : 41.0 Mhz
Anvil 7 & Gaurdian flight: 80.0 Mhz
Crossroads & Anvil 9 : 87.0 Mhz