Situation

Background Information

British forces have been redeployed to the province of Diyala after an alarming surge in insurgent activity, showing increased levels of organization and tactics. Growing ever bolder, insurgent forces have breached the perimeter of the British Embassy and Ambassador Edward Booth has requested urgent support to secure the Embassy and evacuate Embassy personnel.

Friendly Forces

Squad sized infantry force consisting of two six man fireteams.

Supporting Assets

Iraqi National Police Force.

Enemy Forces

Enemy has access to small arms, possible non-standard tactical vehicle and growing support from the civilian population.

Mission

Tasking

Secure Embassy Perimeter.
Locate secure and ex filtrate British Ambassador.

End-state

The extraction will occur once primary objectives have been met. Loss of Ambassador and or mass loss of Embassy personnel will result in mission failure.

Execution

Commander's Intent

British Forces will directly insert via rotary aircraft to the Embassy compound. Securing the parameter, locating, and exfiltrating the British Ambassador before extraction. This will be conducted with an effort to keep civilian casualties to a minimum.

Tasks and Sequencing

The unit will be inserted via Merlin. One Fireteam will enter the embassy to locate and secure the Ambassador whilst a secondary team moves to secure the embassy perimeter.

Administration/Logistics

Rules of Engagement

Heavy civilian presence in the area.
Suggested Weapon State: Orange.

Timing

Late evening, Diyala, Iraq.

Reasoning

British Forces are stationed in Diyala to conduct counter-insurgency operations.