Operation Everglade (1984) XXIII
Ride the Lightning (Part II)
Sun 30 Oct 2022
Ended
Operation Everglade (1984) XXIII
Operation order
Situation
Background Information
After liberating Molzen, US forces prepare to counterattack the soviet lines and gain further ground east.
Friendly Forces
United States Army Combined Arms Team
[1x] Rifle Company
[1x] Armoured Platoon
of [3x] M1 Abrams, MBT
and [1x] M163 Vulcan, SPAAG
[1x] Sustainment Section
[1x] Combat Medical Team
[1x] Rifle Company
[1x] Armoured Platoon
of [3x] M1 Abrams, MBT
and [1x] M163 Vulcan, SPAAG
[1x] Sustainment Section
[1x] Combat Medical Team
Supporting Assets
None expected.
Enemy Forces
Soviet armed forces in the area are loosely entrenched and reinforced. Both Stocken and Oetzen are occupied by a combined arms, armoured and mechanised, company-sized garrison.
Forward infantry positions in Suttorf and Dormte are suspected motorised and feasible as QRF.
Forward infantry positions in Suttorf and Dormte are suspected motorised and feasible as QRF.
Mission
Tasking
Attack and obtain the cities of Stocken and Oetzen from the Soviet control.
End-state
Stocken and Oetzen are under US control and any counter attack has been fend off.
Execution
Commander's Intent
The purpose of this mission is to continue our counter offensive and remove Soviet forces from the towns of Stocken and Oetzen. End state is that the two towns are under BLUFOR control and any Soviet QRFs or counterattacks have been neutralized.


Tasks and Sequencing
Phase 1
KING Coy will be deployed via logistical trucks from FOB Javwel to the nearby town of Riestedt, to a small lake to its ESE (DM1).
ORBAT
KNIGHT 1
KNIGHT 9
ROOK
KING
BISHOP
CASTLE
KNIGHT 2
KNIGHT 3
From there KING will move on foot to the Coy AP1 and get ready to launch its offensive.
Moving North, CASTLE and ROOK will move on their given routes to assault Sector A and Sector B respectively with KNIGHT providing moving cover if necessary and both platoons utilising concealment options where necessary.
Once Sector A is clear, CASTLE will move to LRP1 and top up a platoon LOGPAK, whilst upon clearing Sector B, ROOK will continue into Sector C and clear it. Upon completion, ROOK will establish a defensive line in the NE of Stocken and prepare for enemy counter attack from the North and East with support from KNIGHT.
Phase 2
Once rearmed, CASTLE will mount up logistical trucks at MU1 and move, with support from KNIGHT, through Riestedt to DM2. From there they will move to AP2 and commence assault on Sector D.
ROOK will resist enemy counter attacks from the North whilst receiving LOGPAK at LRP2 again with KNIGHT supporting by covering North and against potential threat from Point STEAK.
Phase 3
Upon capture of Sector D, CASTLE will move on foot to AP3 and commence their assault on Sector G, followed by Sector I and then Sector H.
ROOK will, with support from KNIGHT, move North and assault Sector E, then Sector F, and Sector H. Sector H will be cleared by whichever platoon is in the best position to do so, and can be divided up if both platoons have completed their first two sectors at the same time.
KNIGHT will support ROOK in gaining a foothold in Oetzen, then break off to cover potential QRF/OPFOR exfil routes, marked as Points: BACON, SAUSAGE, EGG, BEANS.
ENDEX will be called upon capture and control of Oetzen.
KING Coy will be deployed via logistical trucks from FOB Javwel to the nearby town of Riestedt, to a small lake to its ESE (DM1).
ORBAT
KNIGHT 1
KNIGHT 9
ROOK
KING
BISHOP
CASTLE
KNIGHT 2
KNIGHT 3
From there KING will move on foot to the Coy AP1 and get ready to launch its offensive.
Moving North, CASTLE and ROOK will move on their given routes to assault Sector A and Sector B respectively with KNIGHT providing moving cover if necessary and both platoons utilising concealment options where necessary.
Once Sector A is clear, CASTLE will move to LRP1 and top up a platoon LOGPAK, whilst upon clearing Sector B, ROOK will continue into Sector C and clear it. Upon completion, ROOK will establish a defensive line in the NE of Stocken and prepare for enemy counter attack from the North and East with support from KNIGHT.
Phase 2
Once rearmed, CASTLE will mount up logistical trucks at MU1 and move, with support from KNIGHT, through Riestedt to DM2. From there they will move to AP2 and commence assault on Sector D.
ROOK will resist enemy counter attacks from the North whilst receiving LOGPAK at LRP2 again with KNIGHT supporting by covering North and against potential threat from Point STEAK.
Phase 3
Upon capture of Sector D, CASTLE will move on foot to AP3 and commence their assault on Sector G, followed by Sector I and then Sector H.
ROOK will, with support from KNIGHT, move North and assault Sector E, then Sector F, and Sector H. Sector H will be cleared by whichever platoon is in the best position to do so, and can be divided up if both platoons have completed their first two sectors at the same time.
KNIGHT will support ROOK in gaining a foothold in Oetzen, then break off to cover potential QRF/OPFOR exfil routes, marked as Points: BACON, SAUSAGE, EGG, BEANS.
ENDEX will be called upon capture and control of Oetzen.Administration/Logistics
Resupply
LOGPAKs will occur at designated LRPs, in Phases 1 and 2, but will be freeform to requirement from there, never resupplying more than 1 platoon at a time.
CHECKMATEwill be on hand in these positions to refuel, repair and rearm KNIGHT as needed.
Medical
BISHOP are supplied with 2 x Ambulance to be able to move to and establish any CCPs required
Rules of Engagement
EPWs to be turned over to CS for debrief and transfer to CHECKMATE.
Fire Support Plan
N/A
Close Air Support
N/A
Command/Signal
Considerations
Chain of Command
KING 9
KING 8
CASTLE 9
ROOK 9
KNIGHT 9
Smoke colours as per usual:
BLUE: BLUFOR
RED: OPFOR
PURPLE: MASCAS
ORANGE: VEHICLE DOWN
GREEN: LOGPAK AREA
KING 9
KING 8
CASTLE 9
ROOK 9
KNIGHT 9
Smoke colours as per usual:
BLUE: BLUFOR
RED: OPFOR
PURPLE: MASCAS
ORANGE: VEHICLE DOWN
GREEN: LOGPAK AREA