Operation Fault Line (2018) XIV
Superior Ridge
Fri 3 Mar 2023
Ended
Operation Fault Line (2018) XIV
PHASE 0
Romeo platoon will be inserted into the AO via BLACKBIRD 5-1 from KINDUF AIRBASE
ROMEO 1 objective is to be dropped off at LZ ALPHA and to clear out the town of AMIR
ROMEO 2 Objective is to be dropped off at LZ BRAVO and to clear out BENAMAIR
The Unknown marked sectors are to be scouted out by BLACKBIRD 5-1 during the advance of both towns
PHASE 1
Past Phase 1, ALL CALLSIGNS will be airlifted up further northwest closer to the IS Stronghold with ROMEO 1 airlifted up to LZ CHARLIE for an assault into the stronghold whilst ROMEO 2 is airlifted up to LZ DELTA to clear out an IS camp/lookout and then afterwards setting up a BOF just southwest of the Stronghold looking in.
Operation order
Situation
Background Information
Airborne Rangers move to re-secure the towns of Amir and Benamir before moving to capture the IS Stronghold overlooking Superior valley.
Friendly Forces
1x Airborne Platoon of US Army Rangers
1x Ch-47 Chinook
1x Ch-47 Chinook
Supporting Assets
No YNA support
Enemy Forces
Enemy stronghold in the mountains with a confirmed lookout post. Large garrison of infantry expected.
IS have reoccupied the towns of Benamir and Amir but have not rebuilt their defences fully
IS have reoccupied the towns of Benamir and Amir but have not rebuilt their defences fully
Mission
Tasking
Romeo platoon is tasked with recapturing Amir and Benamir before moving to assault the IS stronghold
End-state
Amir and Benamir liberated and secured
IS Stronghold captured
IS Stronghold captured
Execution
Commander's Intent
The main focus for this operation is the capture of the southern portion of the Superior Valley and its surrounding towns Amir and Benamair
Tasks and Sequencing
PHASE 0
Romeo platoon will be inserted into the AO via BLACKBIRD 5-1 from KINDUF AIRBASE
ROMEO 1 objective is to be dropped off at LZ ALPHA and to clear out the town of AMIR
ROMEO 2 Objective is to be dropped off at LZ BRAVO and to clear out BENAMAIR
The Unknown marked sectors are to be scouted out by BLACKBIRD 5-1 during the advance of both towns
PHASE 1
Past Phase 1, ALL CALLSIGNS will be airlifted up further northwest closer to the IS Stronghold with ROMEO 1 airlifted up to LZ CHARLIE for an assault into the stronghold whilst ROMEO 2 is airlifted up to LZ DELTA to clear out an IS camp/lookout and then afterwards setting up a BOF just southwest of the Stronghold looking in.Administration/Logistics
Resupply
Resupply will be conducted via BLACKBIRD 5-1