Marines, we have pushed the EN back to their island and have already taken their airfeild. This has only pissed off the EN more, we still have the rest of the island to take, and they wont make it easy. The EN has already called in reinforcement from the main island and they will be here soon, we need to finish mopping up the remaining forces to delay the EN reinforcement.

Expected Level of Combat : ☆☆☆
Expected Level of RP: ☆
Expected Difficulty: ☆☆☆

Three-star rating:
☆ little to none expected
☆☆ decent amount expected
☆☆☆ Heavy emphasis / main focus of Operation

1x FN Plt(+) with an attached MG squad

Local Cannons, 3/11 "Thunder" battery is in the AO but we are last in the priority of fires.

1st Platoon O/O will destroy the EN on Plt Object 1-4 IOT to allow FN freedom of movement

All EN is clear of the island and we have repled the EN counter attack.

The purpose of this operation is to finish the enemy in their final island strongholds and claim the territory to enable a foothold behind the mainland frontlines.

Scheme of Maneuver

PHASE 0: Preparation - ALL CALLSIGNS ensure adequate supplies on person to sustain operation through Obj Lightning. -- Ammo Bearers in Maneuver squads will primarily carry AT resupply. -- Assistant Machinegunners will be provided with spare barrels. - Weapons Squad meets for support by fire brief 10 minutes pre-startex. - ALL CALLSIGNS brief 5 minutes past the hour.

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PHASE 1: Infiltration - BAKER 1 & BAKER 2 move to RP-C. -- Squad Leaders conduct Leaders recon of objective and establish sectors for clearance. - BAKER 3 moves to BOF-A and digs in. -- Infantry Team Leader establishes TRPs and sectors of fire. - BAKER 8 coordinates HE & screening fires via CROSSROAD H. - Note: Maintaining concealment is critical - weapons red.

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PHASE 2: Objective Thunder - BAKER 8 calls for 155mm HE fire on OBJ - Thunder. -- On impact, BAKER 3 initiates suppression of OBJ - Thunder. - After target has been softened, BAKER 8 calls for 155mm smoke screening. -- Upon successful approach screening, BAKER 1 & BAKER 2 clear assigned sectors. - Note: Upon crossing Shift Fire - A, BAKER 3 denies QRF from OBJ - Lightning via suppression.

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PHASE 3: Objective Lightning - BAKER 1 & BAKER 2 move to RP-E. -- Upon crossing Shift Fire - B, BAKER 3 holds back QRF from western MSR via suppressive fire. - BAKER 1 clears marked Alpha sectors. - BAKER 2 clears marked Bravo sectors. -- Upon successful clearance, western security is established and LRP-A is utilized for resupply. - Note: Once security posture is established, BAKER 3 repositions to BOF-B.

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PHASE 4: Assault Staging - ALL CALLSIGNS prepare for assault on OBJ - Hammer. -- BAKER 3 digs in at BOF-B and establishes TRPs. -- BAKER 1 & BAKER 2 move to RP-H. -- BAKER 8 coordinates 155mm screening fires via CROSSROAD H.

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PHASE 5: Objective Hammer - BAKER 8 calls for 155mm smoke screening. -- On impact, BAKER 3 initiates suppression of OBJ - Hammer. - Upon successful approach screening, BAKER 1 & BAKER 2 cross PL-A. -- Upon crossing Shift Fire - C, BAKER 3 denies QRF from OBJ - Anvil via suppression. - BAKER 1 clears marked Alpha sectors. - BAKER 2 clears marked Bravo sectors. - Note: Upon successful clearance LRP-B is utilized for resupply.

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PHASE 6: Objective Anvil - BAKER 1 & BAKER 2 move to RP-J. -- Upon crossing Lift Fire-D, BAKER 3 ceases suppressive fire and provides overwatch for final clearance. - BAKER 1 clears marked Alpha sectors. - BAKER 2 clears marked Bravo sectors. -Note: Upon successful clearance of OBJ - Anvil, ALL CALLSIGNS assemble for debrief.

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Scheme of Support By Fire

Gun Team Responsibilities To permit successful operations, the Weapons Squad must achieve objective isolation through constant suppressive fire. To maintain 240B's in operational state:

• Machinegunners: alternate fires, talking guns according to issued fire rates
• Assistants: link belts to prevent stoppage, change barrels, and assist with targeting
• Ammo Bearers: construct fighting positions, spread load ammunition, and maintain security
• Infantry Team Leader: assigns sectors of fire, fire rates and coordinate shift fires

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Fire Rates & Ammunition To ensure blocking effects, the following enhanced fire rate orders will be used:

Method	Approx. Rounds	Burst Delay	Suppression
Sustained	6-8 Rounds	2 Seconds	Moderate
Rapid	10-12 Rounds	1 Seconds	Heavy
Cyclic	12+ Rounds	Alternating Fires	Maximum

To manage weapon heat and make maximum use of ammunition reserves, machinegunners will alternate fires, talking guns according to issued rates of fire. Ex:

ITL: Shift fire to objective Lightning, switch to sustained rate of fire, starting on gun 1. Gun 1: *takes aim, fires 6-8 round burst* Gun 2: *waits for 2 seconds, fires 6-8 round burst* Gun 1: *waits for 2 seconds, fires 6-8 round burst*

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Weapons Team

Resupply will be coordinated through BAKER 8, via Infantry Team Leader. Resupply must be called in advance to ensure support by fire remains online, using the following planning: Total ammunition reserves: 4000 Rounds - Machinegunners: 300 Rounds - Assistants: 600 Rounds (kitbag) - Ammo Bearers: 600 Rounds (kitbag) - Infantry Team Leader: 600 Rounds (kitbag) - Platoon Sergeant: 400 Rounds (radio pack)

Method	RPM	Max Duration
Sustained	150	26 mins
Rapid	300	13 mins
Cyclic	600	6.5 mins

Maneuver squads

Resupply will be available through CROSSROAD H as coordinated by BAKER 8. - LRP-A & LRP-B have been established for logistics operations.

- Medical support will be conducted in field (PAK in Field ON)

- EPWs will be turned over to BAKER 9 for evacuation by supporting forces.

- Artillery support will be coordinated through BAKER 8.

- None available.