Operation Valiant Guardian (2020) XXXII
Sokolov plamen
Thu 29 Feb 2024
Ended
Operation Valiant Guardian (2020) XXXII
Operation order
Situation
Background Information
Following a special forces raid into the area the 1st Mechanized Battalion, "Sokolovi", are seizing the opportunity to push into the gap in the frontline to establish a forward base. Only light static defences are reported in the area, but the rest of the frontline is actively being developed, thus this opportunity will not repeat itself, so failure is not an option.
Friendly Forces
1st Mechanized Battalion "Sokolovi" - A Coy, 2nd Platoon;
- Platoon HQ
- 3x Squad
Supported by:
- 3x BOV Patria in UT30 30MK2 + SPIKE LR configuration
- 1x Repair and recovery LKOV HMMW
- 1x flatbed logistical truck
- 1x Command LKOV HMMW
- Platoon HQ
- 3x Squad
Supported by:
- 3x BOV Patria in UT30 30MK2 + SPIKE LR configuration
- 1x Repair and recovery LKOV HMMW
- 1x flatbed logistical truck
- 1x Command LKOV HMMW
Supporting Assets
- Friendly units are moving in to hold Camp Strela once captured.
- Special Forces team left the AO just over 3 hrs ago.
- No civilians are expected in the designated AO.
- Special Forces team left the AO just over 3 hrs ago.
- No civilians are expected in the designated AO.
Enemy Forces
- Reserve infantry with mostly light vehicle support.
- Mechanized Infantry with APC and IFV capabilities - NOTE: SF team significantly reduced the initial available supply of enemy APC and IFVs, but not completely eliminated the threat.
- QRFs are expected to be mechanized infantry.
- Special Forces report enemy helicopters in the AO. CAV teams are equipped to deal with such threats.
- Mechanized Infantry with APC and IFV capabilities - NOTE: SF team significantly reduced the initial available supply of enemy APC and IFVs, but not completely eliminated the threat.
- QRFs are expected to be mechanized infantry.
- Special Forces report enemy helicopters in the AO. CAV teams are equipped to deal with such threats.
Mission
Tasking
Take and hold camp Stela as well as the village of Novy Dvur to secure the eastern flank.
End-state
Military camp under our control, Novy Dvur secured.
Execution
Commander's Intent
The Intent of the operation is to hit enemy hard and fast and overwhelm their defenses.
Tasks and Sequencing
PHASE 0
Once verbal briefing has given
Elements will mount up in convoy order BADGER 1 BADGER 2 BADGER 9 DOG 4
PHASE 1
If not in contact yet we will move until Dismount Alpha
After dismounting
The biggest Squad goes to the FOB
The other will move to C1
Depending on the contact in the base we will determine if the other element needs to go help out in the FOB.
Or if they are going to clear the town of Maly Bor.
Vehicle are to support both elements
Notes on assault
We come from higher ground but due to trees not a great view
There is a small dip just before we get close to the base
There is some open ground to cross from the tree line to the entrance.
Large open ground between C2 and the base
PHASE 2
On capture of the base we should provide security while Log pack for the whole platoon is arranged.
QRF is expected to arrive from the south and west we should defend until friendly troops come to relief us.
PHASE 3
After friendly units take over from u we will mount up and move to phase line 3 and follow the road
Actions on is to push trough until breach of AP Alpha has been made.
In to the town BADGER 1 takes south side of the town
BADGER 2 will take norths side
Once town is secure hold for possible Counter from enemy until friendly troops come to relief us and we can get some well earned R&R
Notes on assault
Road is very long and open
The area around is very open not that much concealment or cover
Speed is critical for the infantry to get into the town
South open area most likely QRF approach
Priority to secure a compound is critical to let logistical elements be close to support vehicle repair/ and rearm
Command/Signal
Considerations
Signal
- Red: enemy position
- Orange: friendly vehicle requiring support
- Purple: friendly MASCAS
- Blue or Green: friendly position
- White: concealment