Operation Guardian Angel (2007) XVI
The Slow Blade (Part I)
Thu 25 Apr 2024
Ended
Operation Guardian Angel (2007) XVI
Exploiting the chaos of Longsword's attack, Anvil platoon prepares to initiate their own counterattack against the Rebels. Their aim is to penetrate deep into enemy lines, before the Rebels have time to reorganize. They are also tasked with building FOBs on critical locations, to prepare for the expected PLA attacks.
Operation order
Situation
Background Information
Exploiting the chaos of Longsword's attack, Anvil platoon prepares to initiate their own counterattack against the Rebels. Their aim is to penetrate deep into enemy lines, before the Rebels have time to reorganize. They are also tasked with building FOBs on critical locations, to prepare for the expected PLA attacks.Friendly Forces
ANVIL Mechanized platoon consisting of:
2x Infantry Squads
2x FV-510 Warriors
Supporting Assets
LIMA attached logistical element consisting of:
HEMTT flatbeds for transportation of construction materials
MTVR repair trucks for vehicle repairs and construction
Enemy Forces
Enemy position is severely weakened after Longsword's push, we are expecting them to be confused and panicking. Furthermore, rumours of rebel and PLA clashes to the south are expected to bring their morale to an all-time low.
Expect possible surrendering forces.
Mission
Tasking
Anvil is to exploit the chaos and push east along the MSR. Either defeat or round up enemy forces remaining in the AO, then establish FOBs at key locations. With the PLA's enter into the war, attempt to deescalate the conflict if possible.
End-state
Mission Success:
key FOBs constructed
Mission Failure:
Anvil platoon held short of its strategical objectives
Execution
Commander's Intent
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:
"To assault and secure weakened enemy positions in order to establish new frontline defenses."
SECONDARY OBJECTIVE:
"To secure suspected enemy prisoners of war in order to better support a new potential alliance."
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Tasks and Sequencing
PHASE 0:
- The platoon will prepare equipment and conduct brief at "Arnoldstein Airport" before mounting their assigned vehicles and proceeding to RV-1 (or proceeding here on foot).
- ANVIL 1 is to assault towards RV-1 from the north-west.
- ANVIL 2 is to assault towards RV-1 from the north-east.
- LIMA 4 is to only move to RV-1 once the position is secured.
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PHASE 1 / PHASE 2:
- The platoon will proceed through PL-0 upon the discretion of the field leader.
- ANVIL 1 is to assault towards PL-1 on the eastern, then northern side of the road.
- ANVIL 2 is to assault towards PL-1 on the western, then southern side of the road.
- LIMA 4 is to hold at RV-1 until required or requested to support the platoon.
- The platoon will proceed through PL-1 upon the discretion of the field leader.
- ANVIL 1 is to assault towards PL-2 whilst clearing the northern side of the town.
- ANVIL 2 is to assault towards PL-2 whilst clearing the southern side of the town.
- LIMA 4 is to proceed to RV-2 once secured.
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PHASE 3:
- The platoon will proceed through PL-2 upon the discretion of the field leader.
- ANVIL 1 is to assault towards PL-3 on the northern side of the road.
- ANVIL 2 is to assault towards PL-2 on the southern side of the road.
- LIMA 4 is to proceed to RV-3 once secured.
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PHASE 4:
- The platoon will proceed through PL-3 upon the discretion of the field leader.
- ANVIL 1 is to assault towards PL-4-NORTH on the northern side of the road.
- ANVIL 2 is to assault towards PL-4-SOUTH on the southern side of the road.
- LIMA 4 is to proceed to RV-4 once secured.
- LIMA 4 is to begin construction of defensive positions at two blue-circled junctions.
(It is important to note that here we may also be interacting with civilians or surrendered enemy combatants whilst constructing and potentially defending checkpoints)
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ENDEX:
- NOMAD 9 will consider the operation a success and call ENDEX with both defense positions created.
- NOMAD 9 will consider the operation incomplete and call ENDEX with one or neither defense positions created.
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PHASE 1 / PHASE 2:
- The platoon will proceed through PL-0 upon the discretion of the field leader.
- ANVIL 1 is to assault towards PL-1 on the eastern, then northern side of the road.
- ANVIL 2 is to assault towards PL-1 on the western, then southern side of the road.
- LIMA 4 is to hold at RV-1 until required or requested to support the platoon.
- The platoon will proceed through PL-1 upon the discretion of the field leader.
- ANVIL 1 is to assault towards PL-2 whilst clearing the northern side of the town.
- ANVIL 2 is to assault towards PL-2 whilst clearing the southern side of the town.
- LIMA 4 is to proceed to RV-2 once secured.
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PHASE 3:
- The platoon will proceed through PL-2 upon the discretion of the field leader.
- ANVIL 1 is to assault towards PL-3 on the northern side of the road.
- ANVIL 2 is to assault towards PL-2 on the southern side of the road.
- LIMA 4 is to proceed to RV-3 once secured.
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PHASE 4:
- The platoon will proceed through PL-3 upon the discretion of the field leader.
- ANVIL 1 is to assault towards PL-4-NORTH on the northern side of the road.
- ANVIL 2 is to assault towards PL-4-SOUTH on the southern side of the road.
- LIMA 4 is to proceed to RV-4 once secured.
- LIMA 4 is to begin construction of defensive positions at two blue-circled junctions.
(It is important to note that here we may also be interacting with civilians or surrendered enemy combatants whilst constructing and potentially defending checkpoints)
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ENDEX:
- NOMAD 9 will consider the operation a success and call ENDEX with both defense positions created.
- NOMAD 9 will consider the operation incomplete and call ENDEX with one or neither defense positions created.
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Resupply
INFANTRY RESUPPLY:
- Infantry squad resupply will be conducted from within their own assigned Warrior IFV.
MEDICAL RESUPPLY:
- Medical personnel should ensure they bring additional supplies within their assigned Warrior IFV.
VEHICLE REPAIR/REFUEL/RESUPPLY:
- Conducted by LIMA 4 via ANVIL 8.
Medical
DIRECT MEDICAL SUPPORT:
- Squad assigned medical personnel are to provide general support as required.
MASS-CAS EVENT:
- NOMAD 7 is to orchestrate appropriate procedure of casualty collection and treatment.
MEDICAL EVACUATION:
- If required, the platoon may orchestrate its own medical evacuation to Arnoldstein Airport for further support.
Rules of Engagement
EPWS/CPERS:
- Captured enemy personnel are to be handled by their captor until eventually given to LIMA 4 for transportation.
- We predict several surrendering enemy personal due to their dire situation. Appropriate SOP to be followed.
Fire Support Plan
(NONE AVAILABLE)
Close Air Support
(NONE AVAILABLE)
Command/Signal
Considerations
ANVIL 9 <-LR 87.0 MHZ-> ZULU H
ANVIL 8 <-LR 70.0 MHZ-> LIMA 4
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- ANVIL 9 internal SR 40.1 MHZ
- LIMA 4 internal SR 70.1 MHZ
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- ANVIL 1 and ANVIL 2 should ensure they split their teams/vehicle into internal frequencies and use their corresponding squad frequencies to communicate between one another.