WARNING ORDER
MSOT 8313 Hades
SITUATION: With the collapse of the Venezuelan loyalist forces and the consolidation of the SUG forces across the North of the country, most direct engagements have ended with conventional forces. However, there are still pockets of loyalist resistance, and they appear to be attempting to establish an insurgency. SUG forces have been recognized as the legitimate government, but since they are overstretched attempting to solidify their new position, they have requested aid. Washington has agreed to help and is deploying us as advisors and support personnel to bolster the new Venezuelan forces. Use of identifiable markers for US personnel are now required and given our new role, we are not authorized to engage unless fired upon, unless explicitly instructed otherwise.
ENEMY: The main OPFOR in this AO are the remnants of Loyalist units that were defeated conventionally and are now attempting to fight an insurgency. Force size, equipment, and exact tactics are unknown at this time. Expect normal insurgent actions.
FRIENDLY:
Venezuelan SUG forces. Note: SUG forces have not yet been able to provide uniforms for all its soldiers. Expect some degree of variation and even civilian clothing in some cases.
MISSION:
MSOT 8313 will
Link up with friendly forces and escort them with MRAPs to OBJ GULL
Be ready for possible further tasking
160th SOAR will
Support MSOT 8313
Be ready for possible further tasking
COMMANDERS INTENT:
Provide deterrence against any attempt to hinder SUG forces moving South
RECONNAISSANCE:
The accuracy of enemy positions along the front lines is based on possibly outdated intel given the fluid situation, and it should not be heavily relied upon.
8313 AO
WEATHER:
Rainy
11NOV24 IU
12:00
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
M-ATVs, SLAT Armor kit.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
ROE:
1. Do not fire unless hostile intent is shown. (Pointing weapons in your direction, maneuvering on your position, attempting to interfere with the convoy)
2. Armed civilians will be present in your AO, they are not to be engaged unless displaying hostile intent.
3. SHOUT, SHOW, SHOOT (Warning shots should be attempted but we recognize that this may not always be practical when faced with speeding vehicles and poor sightlines. Attempting to disable vehicles is preferable to killing the driver)
4. Respect civilian property (Minimize use of HE in and around structures whenever possible)
5. No entry in this ROE should be interpreted as forcing you to endanger your team needlessly. Exercise sound judgement at all times.
Code Words
SHATTER: Sending station is combat ineffective.
HAVOC: Comms compromised, scramble comms.
END WARNING ORDER