Operation Honeybadger (2001) I
Ratel
Sun 27 Feb 2022
Ended
Operation Honeybadger (2001) I
Phase 0
DELTA 1 and DELTA 2 will move out on foot to WP-2A and WP-1A respectively to start foot patrols
DELTA 3 will commence MSR patrol from WP-3A
DELTA 4 / DELTA 5 will stage from FOB Leatherneck and construct Checkpoint Yankee (OBJ D)
Phase 1
DELTA 1 / 2 rout Taliban Camps north past OP-2G and OP-1E
DELTA 3 continues patrolling north to WP-3E
Phase 2
DELTA 2 and DELTA 3 regroup at WP-3E to plan assault on Taliban position
DELTA 1 moves to overwatch at OP-1G
Operation order
Situation
Background Information
For orientation information, please refer to the --> Operation Honeybadger Campaign Briefing <--
After arriving at a newly constructed Forward Operating Base in Tottah Province, at the Afghanistan/Pakistan border. As our new home our first patrol must be to investigate unknown forces in the mountains to the north, watching our every move and secure our outer perimeter.
Friendly Forces
Light Infantry Company based out of FOB Leatherneck.
Supporting Assets
Northern Alliance Fighters, we do not expect to see them in this area.
Enemy Forces
Taliban Forces based in the mountain ranges to the north of FOB Leatherneck, various camps are expected in the valley, and a known checkpoint at Border Checkpoint (OBJ B)
Mission
Tasking
OBJ A - Investigate Taliban scouts north of FOB Leatherneck
OBJ B - Capture Border Checkpoint
OBJ C - Patrol Western MSR Route
OBJ D - Assemble Checkpoint Yankee
OBJ B - Capture Border Checkpoint
OBJ C - Patrol Western MSR Route
OBJ D - Assemble Checkpoint Yankee
End-state
After taking OBJ B, regular forces will exfiltrate to FOB Leatherneck.
Execution
Commander's Intent
The purpose of this mission is to setup our initial presence patrols to secure FOB Leatherneck. Taliban scouts have been sighted and must be pushed back, and the mountains north of Leatherneck will be combed for their presence. Equally we will clear the route from Leatherneck to OBJ B on the MSR. While conducting this mission, we must also engage with the local populace to explain our presence.
Tasks and Sequencing
Phase 0
DELTA 1 and DELTA 2 will move out on foot to WP-2A and WP-1A respectively to start foot patrols
DELTA 3 will commence MSR patrol from WP-3A
DELTA 4 / DELTA 5 will stage from FOB Leatherneck and construct Checkpoint Yankee (OBJ D)
Phase 1
DELTA 1 / 2 rout Taliban Camps north past OP-2G and OP-1E
DELTA 3 continues patrolling north to WP-3E
Phase 2
DELTA 2 and DELTA 3 regroup at WP-3E to plan assault on Taliban position
DELTA 1 moves to overwatch at OP-1GAdministration/Logistics
Resupply
With the exception of engineering support for Delta 3, all logistics and medical support will be conducted via airborne forces, DELTA 5 with support from DELTA 5-1 and DELTA 5-2.
Medical
By air, via the Platoon Commander.