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Democratic People's Republic of Livonia Country Profile The present borders of the Democratic People's Republic of Livonia were established during the turmoil of the collapse of the USSR in the 1990s. The former Soviet Republic of Livonia declared its independence on August 26th, 1991. However, while the majority of the population was in favor of independence (72% pro-independence), a sizable portion of the region centered around Kaliningrad opposed it. This included the Soviet 11th Guards Army stationed in Kaliningrad, who proceeded to declare their loyalty to the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic, then still part of the USSR. While no shots were fired, roughly 1/4th of the region split off from the newly declared Republic of Livonia 5 days after the declaration of independence. With the fall of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic four months later, the breakaway region found themselves loyal to a state that no longer existed. Now the provisional government did declare its independence, this time from the Republic of Livonia, while claiming to be the successor state to the USSR. An authoritarian regime led by Nikolay Dragomirov was soon "elected" (independent observers found widespread incidents of voter fraud), which remains in power to this day. Photo of DPRL military on parade in 2017 with one of the ballistic missiles The international community does not recognize its self-declared statehood or the de-facto government, which remains in a stand-off with the Republic of Livonia. However, due to the nuclear stockpile that was seized from the former Soviet garrison in Kaliningrad, the state's borders and leadership have remained unchanged since 1991. There is a significant sanctions regime in place against the DPRL by Western countries, particularly after the 1998 underground nuclear test. That test was even enough to fray the DPRL's relations with the Russian Federation, which has since limited their political, economic, and military support for the regime, although they have not severed ties completely. It is estimated that the rogue quasi-state has between 40-70 tactical nuclear weapons and approximately 20 strategic nuclear weapons. And while the leader of this hermit kingdom has held on to power successfully and created a cult of personality around himself, his lack of an obvious successor and growing age has left many to wonder what comes next for the DPRL after he's gone? Map of the two Livonian Republics ADA News William Riker

South Livonian Dictator Dies in Helicopter Crash In a sudden turn of events, the long-standing dictator of the Democratic People's Republic of Livonia, Nikolay Dragomirov, was announced to have died in a helicopter crash thirteen miles East of Kaliningrad. After a day of complete communication blackout from the Democratic People's Republic of Livonia, all radio and television services were restored and began broadcasting a looped message from the Supreme Council of Livonia, the legislative body of the rogue state. In the message, they stated that "the country's beloved leader has tragically passed away in a helicopter accident". The message proceeded to state that the cause of the crash was still being investigated, and that "if any outside involvement in this appalling incident, there will be extreme consequences". Western analysts believe this is a thinly veiled threat to the quasi-state's nuclear arsenal. Photo released by DPRL media claiming to be the crash site While details are scarce regarding the crash, several of those who follow the DPRL professionally have pointed out that while Nikolay Dragomirov was often promoting a rabid anti-Western and capitalist stance, he often flew in a Eurocopter AS365 Dauphin, which had originally been sold to the quasi-state for search and rescue purposes. Given the recent tightening of sanctions against the DPRL two years ago, DPRL analyst Marius Tadesautis based in the ROL suspects it has likely become more difficult to procure spare parts for the helicopter. Whether this led to the crash remains unknown. "But what I do know," Marius said, "is that things will get very interesting along the Livonian DMZ. I just hope cooler heads prevail". Nikolay Dragomirov boarding his AS365 Dauphin helicopter four weeks ago Beckett Mariner Grand Central Times

***BREAKING NEWS*** Without warning, all communication with the rogue state of the Democratic People's Republic of Livonia (DPRL, aka South Livonia) was suddenly cut today at 14:23 GMT. All television and radio stations have stopped broadcasting and the limited internet access in the country has been completely disabled. There are reports that cellphone service is similarly disabled. No official statements have been put out by the government. The Republic of Livonia (ROL, aka North Livonia) has similarly not made any official statements regarding what they consider a breakaway region. However, MNC can confirm through several off-the-record sources in the ROL that a security incident has happened in the DPRL, though there are no further details. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Bradward Boimler Main News Channel

Age: 30 First Name: Kaiya Last Name: Rivera Discord Username: Mushu-San Steam Profile Link: http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198098126040/ ArmA III Player ID: 76561198098126040 Desired Duty Assignment: Reserves but still want to do HM-L11A stuff How Long have you been playing ArmA III: too long, i think over 1k hours Do you own or, during the next time they are on sale, will you own the Arma 3 Apex and Contact DLCs? (Requirement) Yes Availability (Sunday/Saturday/Both): Depends, this is why I am doing reserves first How did you find out about our unit? I am a retired member If you were recruited by one of our members, who was it? HM3 Sajjad back in the day lol but no one otherwise Why do you want to join the 3rd Marine Raider Battalion? Miss friends, been wanting to play Arma again and do Medical stuff with a group of good people! Do you understand the definition of realism gaming according to the 3d MRB and willing to abide by this game style? Yes Do you understand this unit is EST(GMT -5) time zoned based. Operations take place on Saturday at 1500 EST and Sunday at 2000 EST. Yes

//SECRET//JSOC//USASOC//MARSOC From: [email protected] <Thomas Godfrey> To: [email protected] <Sean Morrison> [email protected] <Nathan Brueske> Fwd: [email protected] <Jordan Hart> [email protected] <Matthew Boyle> [email protected] <Micheal Hawkins> Subject: NOTICE OF IMMEDIATE DEPLOYMENT All Commands and Attachments are hereby notified that the designated reactionary force is being called into service by USEUCOM in response to the active assault on the Republic of Livonia from the DPRL. All commands are to ensure OPSEC throughout rank and file. 3d MRB, A-Co with reinforced assets will immediately redeploy to the USS Kidd DDG-100, currently holding on the border of international waters offshore DPRL territory in the Baltic Sea, and will standby for imminent combat operations. 160th SOAR, 1st-BN and support will immediately redeploy to the 22nd Tactical Air Base in Malbork Poland and standby for imminent combat operations. Briefing to Follow: The Democratic Peoples Republic of Livonia (DPRL) has blamed the Republic of Livonia (ROL) for the death of their dictator Nikolay Dragomirov in a helicopter crash. Previous intel suggested a roughly even chance of civil war within the DPRL or an assault on the ROL. There are now confirmed reports of artillery barages into the ROL and appear to be preperations underway for further hostile action. USEUCOM is deploying USSOCOM assets to silence the artillery barrages and conduct kinnetic action designed to deter the DPRL from escalating into a larger conflict. The large scale deployment of US forces or a conventional conflict in Europe is not desired. Consequently, it is paramount to maintain a low profile during kinetic strikes and focus action on providing deterrents. Expect a full operational brief and specific near-term combat operations to be forwarded from EUCOM shortly. Good luck and Godspeed gentlemen. Signed, General Thomas A. Godfrey III Commanding United States Special Operations Command ATTACHMENTS balticresponse.jpg

DPRL forces on Saaremaa Island shells ROL mainland The inhabitants of Nida were awoken by the sound of artillery shells landing in the town's small industrial sector. ROL military officials are claiming that the shells were fired by DPRL artillery stationed on the Island of Saaremaa, just a short distance off the coast. ROL officials immediately attempted to contact DPRL opposites but have reportedly received no answer. ROL artillery units stationed at the nearby military base were ordered on high alert but had not yet returned fire at approximately 05:00. Many fear that this is retaliation from the claimed "assassination" of DPRL dictator Nikolay Dragomirov earlier this week. The ruler likely died in an accident with his private helicopter, but several DPRL outlets have been promoting the claim that the United States or the ROL killed him. Nida's proximity to the DPRL-ROL border and the nearby ROL military base has made it a target on a few occasions in the past. 2 Inhabitants were severely injured in a small artillery duel in 1997, two ROL soldiers were killed and another 3 wounded during a similar incident in 2001 and most recently in 2011 when a DPRL coastal patrol vessel ran aground near the town on the ROL side of the border and its crew was detained. Simon Tam ADA News War Correspondent.

//SECRET//JSOC//USASOC//MARSOC From: [email protected] <Thomas Godfrey> To: [email protected] <Sean Morrison> [email protected] <Nathan Brueske> Fwd: [email protected] <Jordan Hart> [email protected] <Matthew Boyle> [email protected] <Micheal Hawkins> Subject: FTX Cold Winds Update All Commands and Attachments are hereby notified that wargame FTX Cold Winds will continue as planned. The commencement ceremony will be in Stockholm on April 19th, 2024. Excersizes will begin on April 20th, 2024 at 0000. Reporting for the MSOC portraying the OPFOR component will be on April 16th, 2024 @1930 in the the combined arms staging area. SOAR assets will report in with the Swedish BLUFOR command on April 17th, 2024 @1500 at the combined arms staging area. A full event schedule has been attached. 3d MRB, A-Co and 160th SOAR, 1-BN, have been selected as the reactionary USSOCOM forces available to USEUCOM for the duration of this excersize. The EUCOM threat brief lists the rogue state actor South Livonia as their highest present threat. The latest intelligence estimates place significant escalation at ~34% or unlikely. A full brief will be forwarded from Eurocom in the next few days. Prepare your forces accordingly. A full operational brief for FTX Cold Winds will be provided after report-in. As per previous discussions, expect Swedish command to field their own SOF units for OPFOR as well as their usual contribution to BLUFOR. I have been asked to instruct our OPFOR units to plan on teaching their counterparts as they conduct operations. Further, expect exercise additions from the Swedish 3d Naval Warfare Flotilla and Uppland Fighter Wing. More details to follow. Signed, General Thomas A. Godfrey III Commanding United States Special Operations Command

Operation Hook Start time is 1900 EST, Saturday, 01SEP24 Modlist: See Discord Fun Ops Channel Russia, 2024. Ukraine makes a daring thrust in Russia's Kursk Oblast and starts moving mechanized forces into the breach. As lead elements of the 22nd Mech Brigade, you are tasked with spearheading the assault. Good luck and good hunting! Hammer Platoon (BTR-4 and Dismounts) Hammer-1 (BTR-4) Platoon/Vehicle Commander: SSgt Stukas Rifleman/Gunner: HM3 Roe Rifleman/Driver: HM1 Dodd Hammer-1 Dismounts Fire Team Leader/Grenadier: MSgt Falconer Machine Gunner: Pvt Tucker RPG Gunner: SSgt Rougthvedt Marksman: Autorifleman: Sgt Waller LAT Rifleman: Maj Whelan Hammer-2 (BTR-4) Vehicle Commander: HM2 Gluttony Rifleman/Gunner: Sgt Livingston Rifleman/Driver: SSgt Sidney Hammer-2 Dismounts Fire Team Leader/Grenadier: Machine Gunner: PFC Wood RPG Gunner: Marksman: SSgt Lombard Autorifleman: LAT Rifleman:

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WARNING ORDER MSOT 8312 Viking & 160th SOAR SITUATION: DPRL forces are firing a continuous barrage from the island of Saaremaa against friendly forces in the Republic of Livonia. US forces are being deployed to halt the bombardment in an attempt to limit further escalation of the situation. ENEMY: OPFOR is the Livonian People's Army of the Democratic People's Republic of Livonia, with a conventional force of roughly 3-4 company-sized garrison. FRIENDLY: N/A MISSION MSOT 8312 will Infiltrate the island from the Western side via boat and disable the radar controlling the SAMs throughout the island Inflict heavy losses on DPRL forces in and around the airfield 160th SOAR will Deploy from friendly territory and conduct a long-range time-on-target strike against the SAM sites on the island and support MSOT 8312 as necessary Situation Overview: COMMANDERS INTENT Eliminate the SAM threat from the island to clear the way for further strikes and MSOT actions that will silence the guns firing on the ROL RECONNAISSANCE Accuracy of enemy positions is based on rudimentary intel and should not be heavily relied upon. 8312 AO: OBJ SAURON SAM Command Post WEATHER: Overcast 18APR24 IU 02:45 SPECIAL EQUIPMENT N/A SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Stealth is paramount to avoid alerting the DPRL garrison and having them scramble aircraft that may endanger the 160th's strike package. END WARNING ORDER

Central Intelligence Agency Top Secret - B3 Security Clearance Required Intelligence Report: Operation Watchdog 15APR24 Introduction: This document contains a verbatim transcript relayed through secure channels by [NAME REDACTED], codename "Fortuna," detailing a conversation between members of DPRL leadership on April 15th, 2024 aswell as a detailed analysis thereof. Location: DPRL Directorate Headquarters, Kaliningrad Participants: [REDACTED], "Fortuna" General Ludmil Kozlov, Head of DPRL Armed Forces Yevgeniy Petrov, Member of the Supreme Council Maksimilian Tukhachevsky, Head of DPRL Intelligence Transcript: Tukhachevsky: "...and I assure you, there’s no concrete evidence of sabotage. The preliminary report indicates a malfunction. The mechanics are inexperienced with that model of aircraft, typically handling Soviet-era helicopters. This seems more like a technical failure driven by incompetence. Ultimately he became a victim of his own vanity." Kozlov: "Nonsense! The flight recorder data shows a clogged fuel line leading to a fatal engine failure. This is a classic sign of sabotage - those expletive Americans and their ROL lapdogs! We can't afford to sit back. We need to retaliate swiftly and proportionally. I suggest we use our special forces to execute our own sabotage missions. This will send a message that they can’t toy with us." Tukhachevsky: "We can't jump to conclusions without the full report. It could easily have been a maintenance issue leading to the clogged line. Our supply lines for spare parts have been stretched thin, which led to non OEM parts being used for replacements - further compounding the issue. Acting now without evidence could backfire." Petrov: "Backfire? We look weak with every hour we delay. The people will think we're either incompetent or afraid of the ROL. This is about more than a faulty helicopter; it’s about control. If we don’t retaliate immediately, we risk chaos internally, not just politically but militarily. Strong action isn't a choice—it's a necessity! This is our time once and for all to set the record straight. Comrades, we need to seize this opportunity and restore the Soviet Union to it's former glory. This is the time to decide our fate." Tukhachevsky: "Strong action based on speculation is dangerous. If we miscalculate—" Petrov: "We can't afford to appear indecisive! If this was sabotage—and just like Comrade Kozlov pointed out: it most probably was— any hesitation will embolden the ROL and the US. Even if it wasn’t, they need to believe that we are willing to crush them at the slightest provocation. It's the only way to maintain our grip on power. The Supreme Council won't tolerate weakness. I won't tolerate it." Kozlov: "I agree with Petrov. We strike, now, while the fire is still hot. We'll send them a clear message that any attack - real or suspected, will be met with a proportional response." Petrov: "No, with overwhelming force." [Fortuna enters with tea.] Fortuna: "I’ve brought tea for the gentlemen." Verified and authenticated by Sarah Miller, Field Agent, Warsaw Station Source Criticism for "Fortuna": Reliability of Information: Source's Position: [Name Redacted] "Fortuna" is a secretary, which generally implies a supportive role with limited direct influence on decision-making processes. While her position provides her access to sensitive discussions and documents, her involvement in the conversation is primarily passive, with her role limited to administrative support rather than active participation in policy or strategic decisions. Potential Bias: As a secretary, [Name Redacted] might be more of a witness to the interactions among higher-level officials rather than an active participant. Her translations and relayed information should be scrutinized for any potential biases or omissions. She might also be inclined to provide a sanitized or biased account based on her relation and perception of her superiors or her own position within the DPRL. Accuracy and Completeness: Context of Information: The transcript reveals internal disagreements and strategic considerations among DPRL officials, but the conversation may be selectively reported or interpreted. "Fortuna"s role in this context suggests she might be presenting a snapshot of a larger, more complex situation. The completeness of the information should be evaluated in light of her role as a non-decision-making participant. Verification: It is crucial to cross-reference the details provided in this transcript with other intelligence sources to verify accuracy. Given the sensitive nature of the discussion, there is a possibility of incomplete or selectively presented information. Implications: Strategic Interpretation: The insights provided by "Fortuna" offer a glimpse into the internal deliberations of DPRL officials but should be weighed against the broader intelligence picture. Her account may highlight internal tensions and disagreements but might not fully capture the underlying motives or potential agendas of the participants. Conclusion: The information relayed by "Fortuna" provides valuable context but must be corroborated with additional intelligence to form a comprehensive assessment. Her role as a secretary limits her direct influence but offers crucial observational insights that should be carefully analyzed and verified. Fortuna remains the Agency's most reliable and valuable asset within the DPLR, which is notoriously hard to infiltrate. Preliminary Psychological Profiles: General Ludmil Kozlov: Profile: Kozlov exhibits characteristics typical of a highly assertive and ambitious military leader. His reaction to the incident suggests a readiness to pursue aggressive strategies and a strong belief in punitive measures as a means to assert authority. Kozlov's language indicates a penchant for decisiveness and a lack of tolerance for ambiguity. His desire to retaliate reflects a mindset oriented towards confrontation and retribution, which could be driven by personal or professional insecurities, or a desire to strengthen his position within the DPRL hierarchy. Motivation: Maintaining and enhancing his influence, demonstrating strength, and possibly deflecting attention from internal issues or failures. Yevgeniy Petrov: Profile: Petrov displays characteristics of a staunch nationalist and unwavering hardliner, advocating for aggressive measures to safeguard the DPRL's stability and influence. He is focused on asserting DPRL dominance, willing to escalate tensions if it ensures internal cohesion and deters any notion of vulnerability. Petrov's rhetoric is more impulsive than Kozlov's and is marked by a strategic, long-term view of how sustained aggression could cement the DPRL's power. His insistence on immediate retaliation reflects a belief in strength through force and a readiness to escalate conflict to maintain control. Motivation: Preserving the unity of the DPRL by demonstrating a firm stance against both internal dissent and external adversaries. Petrov is motivated by a desire to ensure the DPRL remains a cohesive, unchallengeable force, willing to advocate for war with the ROL to eliminate vulnerabilities and bolster his influence within the Supreme Council. His political views hinge on the resurgence of the DPRL as a new soviet style superpower. Maksimilian Tukhachevsky: Profile: Tukhacevsky's cautious and analytical approach suggests he is a methodical and detail-oriented intelligence officer. His reluctance to immediately attribute the incident to sabotage reflects a commitment to thorough investigation and an aversion to premature conclusions. Tukhachevsky's emphasis on technical explanations and maintenance issues indicates a strong adherence to evidence-based decision-making. His profile suggests a preference for careful analysis and a potential resistance to politically motivated interpretations of events. Motivation: Upholding the integrity of intelligence and investigative processes, and ensuring accurate assessments to prevent misguided actions. Analysis: It remains unclear why both engines failed at the same time or why the pilots were not able to perform an autorotation. ROL Intelligence has through backchannels categorically denied any involvement in the possible aircraft sabotage. There is no further intelligence gathered through Operation Watchdog to support ROL participation. It is therefore much more likely that the crash was caused by improper maintenance of the aircraft. Precipitated by both the mechanics unfamiliarity with the aircraft and the difficult sourcing of spare parts due to imposed sanctions. The helicopter crash may be leveraged by pro-unification factions within the DPRL to destabilize the fragile ceasefire with the ROL. An escalation of violence is to be anticipated. Threat Assesment: IMMINENT Civil War: The power vacuum created by Dragomirovs death could lead to greater factionalism within the DPRL leadership ultimately leading to civil war. War with the ROL: To mantain inner stability and prevent factionalism within the DPRL it is posible that DPRL leadership may choose to blame the ROL for the crash. Seeking to escalate the conflict back into a state of war. Executive Summary: It is crucial in both scenarios to keep a close eye on the DPRL's nuclear arsenal through Operation Watchdog and to track which faction within the DPRL leadership controls it. If needed, intervention might be necessary to prevent it from falling into the hands of dangerous individuals or bad actors. David Webb Analyst, Eastern Europe Desk End of Document

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Mr. Galloway, Application accepted. Within the next hour, you will receive new forum permissions which will grant you access to the Welcome Aboard section where there are instructions to get you set up with our modpack. Your next step is to report for In-Processing. This verifies that you can connect to our server and prepares you for attending your first operation with a team. If your mods are installed correctly, it should only take about 20 minutes. You will then begin Assessment & Selection by attending the next available Operation for the team you wish to join. You will be attached to the headquarters element and will be guided through the operation by them. After completing the operation you will report for A&S Phase 2 where any tactical deficiencies will be corrected. If you have prior Military or MilSim experience and are found to be tactically proficient in the required areas, you will skip the second phase of A&S. If the Team HQ feels you are a good fit, you will then be selected and will complete your training with your new team. In Summary: Step 1. Review Welcome Aboard message and follow the Instructions. Step 2. Report for In-Processing. Thank you and once again, welcome, Private. Respectfully Submitted, SSgt Waller S-1 Personnel Detachment

Operation Overlord Start time is 1900 EST, Sunday, 30JUNE24 Modlist: See Discord Fun Ops Channel ***This requires the Spearhead 1944 DLC*** France, 1944. Tonight is the night of nights gentlemen. As members of the 101st Airborne, you will be dropped with thousands of other paratroopers of the Allied Expeditionary Force into Nazi-occupied France to lead the way for our forces to land on the beaches. The fate of the free world rests in your hands. Godspeed. 2nd Squad, 1st Platoon, Easy Company Team Leader (Thompson): HM2 Gluttony Sniper (M1903): SSgt Sidney Grenadier: MSgt Falconer Bazooka (M1 Carbine): SSgt Rougthvedt BAR Gunner: Pvt Frost Machine Gunner: SSgt Spears Assistant MG: HM1 (FMF) Dodd Rifleman: Capt Hawkins Rifleman: Rifleman: Rifleman: Rifleman: More slots available if needed

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Age: 30 First Name: Brandon Last Name: Gluttony Discord Username: bglut Steam Profile Link: https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198031826064/ ArmA III Player ID: 76561198031826064 Desired Duty Assignment: HM-L11A, 8002, 0372 How Long have you been playing ArmA III: 10 years Do you own or, during the next time they are on sale, will you own the Arma 3 Apex and Contact DLCs? (Requirement) Yes Availability (Sunday/Saturday/Both): Variable, I work a rotating 4 day, Day/Night shift schedule. How did you find out about our unit? Previous member If you were recruited by one of our members, who was it? N/A Why do you want to join the 3rd Marine Raider Battalion? My friend has returned to this unit recently and I have been wanted to get back into MilSim as well. Do you understand the definition of realism gaming according to the 3d MRB and willing to abide by this game style? Yes Do you understand this unit is EST(GMT -5) time zoned based. Operations take place on Saturday at 1500 EST and Sunday at 2000 EST. Yes

Age: 29 First Name: Austin Last Name: Livingston Discord Username: livingstonxiii Steam Profile Link: https://steamcommunity.com/id/oez/ ArmA III Player ID: 76561197962167610 Desired Duty Assignment: SARC or JTAC How Long have you been playing ArmA III: 10 Years Do you own or, during the next time they are on sale, will you own the Arma 3 Apex and Contact DLCs? Yes. Availability (Sunday/Saturday/Both): Both. How did you find out about our unit? I dont remember. I first joined in 2016. If you were recruited by one of our members, who was it? N/A Why do you want to join the 3rd Marine Raider Battalion? I want to get back into varsity level ArmA III. Do you understand the definition of realism gaming according to the 3d MRB and willing to abide by this game style? Yes. Do you understand this unit is EST(GMT -5) time zoned based. Operations take place on Saturday at 1500 EST and Sunday at 2000 EST. Yes.

Grenadier for me, Viking HQ goes BLOOP

WARNING ORDER MSOT 8313 HADES 27APR24 SITUATION 3d MRB is participating in training exercises with the 13th MEU (SOC) to improve amphibious capabilities when conducting littoral operations against a conventional opponent. This operation intends to assess the ability of the MSOT to conduct operations while outnumbered behind enemy lines in complex and heavily contested areas. ENEMY: A Russian Battalion Tactical Group (BTG) consisting of Mechanized Infantry, reinforced by Light Infantry and Armor, is holding the SE Island of Tanoa. After strikes from the 160th SOAR on the port of Lijnhaven, which severely damaged or destroyed much of OPFORs southern mechanized capability, OPFOR has repositioned a Tunguska to provide air defense. They have left their infantry defenses in place while withdrawing the damaged IFVs and Artillery to the maintenance depot in an attempt to quickly repair their damaged vehicles to a state of operational readiness. The maintenance depot was targeted and sustained damage during the air raid but has been left in place apparently in an effort by OPFOR to get their vehicles operational quicker. FRIENDLY: 3d MRB will assist the 13th MEU in conducting an amphibious landing of the SE Tanoan island staging from the SW island. MSOT 8313 Hades will eliminate OPFOR's repair and maintenance capabilities IOT cripple the sustainment of their mechanized and armored assets. MISSION MSOT 8313 Hades will conduct a raid on the city of Lijnhaven IOT 1. Completely destroy the maintenance depot, its assets, & personnel 2. Destroy the 2S1's undergoing repairs at the maintenance depot 3. Destroy the IFVs undergoing repairs at the maintenance depot AS A SECONDARY OBJECTIVE MSOT 8313 Hades will, if tactically feasible, destroy the Tunguska stationed within Lijnhaven RECONNAISSANCE The reconnaissance picture is provided using full spectrum intelligence analysis relying most heavily on SIGINT, and HUMINT, in the form of 13th MEU Force Reconnaissance Elements. Markings of enemy positions are expected to be accurate at ± 25 meters AO: MSOT 8313 AO Image 1 MSOT 8313 AO Image 2 MSOT 8313 AO Image 3 WEATHER Clear Skies, Light Fog obscuring visibility at the waterline to ~500m Moderate Sea State Half moon. Moonset @2335 IGT Sunset Darkness @1900 IGT Sunrise @0600 IGT SPECIAL EQUIPMENT 2x Thermals, either sights or binos, authorized CRRCs will be available at the 8313 Staging Area SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Insertion must be amphibious and conducted organic to MSOT 8313. UAVs are not permitted for this cycle of the FTX IOT provide similar assessment criteria across all 3 MSOTs. Assets from the 160th SOAR may be used in support of the OBJ if the Tunguska can be neutralized and / or the threat to aviation assets be reduced to a negligible amount. Otherwise, they will be assigned alternative tasking. END WARNING ORDER

WARNING ORDER MSOT 8312 VIKING & 160th SOAR 21APR24 SITUATION 3d MRB is participating in training exercises with the 13th MEU (SOC) to improve amphibious capabilities when conducting littoral operations against a conventional opponent. This operation intends to assess the ability of each unit to conduct independent operations in a complex environment as well as coordinate and conduct a high-risk raid behind enemy lines with support. ENEMY: A Russian Battalion Tactical Group (BTG) consisting of Mechanized Infantry, reinforced by Light Infantry and Armor, is holding the SE Island of Tanoa. FRIENDLY: 3d MRB will assist the 13th MEU in conducting an amphibious landing of the SE Tanoan island staging from the SW island. MISSION MSOT 8312 Viking will conduct an unsupported raid on the town of Tobakoro In Order To (IOT) 1. Destroy a BTR-80A Defending the Town 2. Guage the enemies' QRF response 3. Reduce the number of defenders on the NW side of the island 160th SOAR will exploit an air-defense gap and conduct an unsupported aerial raid against the city of Lijnhaven IOT 1. Eliminate a 2S1 battery 2. Disrupt or Destroy vehicle maintenance facilities 3. Reduce the number of Mechanized and Armored assets in the southern side of the island 4. Disrupt or Destroy enemy HQ / Command and Control in the south ONCE COMPLETE MSOT 8312 Viking Supported by the 160th SOAR will then conduct a raid on the Electronic Warfare (EW) & Signal Platoons in the center of the island IOT 1. Conduct SSE to gain encryption codes 2. Enable the use of BLUFOR UAVs 3. Reduce the risk of radio direction-finding equipment being used against friendly forces As a secondary objective and time/situation permitting, the raid will also destroy the Howitzer Platoon and the 2S1 Battery in the vicinity. RECONNAISSANCE The reconnaissance picture is provided using full spectrum intelligence analysis relying most heavily on SIGINT, and HUMINT, in the form of 13th MEU Force Reconnaissance Elements. UAV Recon is unavailable due to OPFOR EW Capabilities. Markings of enemy positions are expected to be accurate at ± 25 meters AO: MSOT 8312 AO Image 1 MSOT 8312 AO Image 2 160th SOAR Objective Image 1 160th SOAR Objective Image 2 Combined Objective Image 1 Combined Objective Image 2 Combined Objective Image 3 WEATHER Clear Skies, Light Fog obscuring visibility at the waterline to ~500m Moderate Sea State Half moon. Moonset @2240 IGT Sunset Darkness @1900 IGT Sunrise @0600 IGT SPECIAL EQUIPMENT 2x Thermals, either sights or binos, authorised CRRCs will be available at the 8312 Staging Area SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS The first half of the operation is intended to be conducted entirely separately. Insertion and actions on target must be conducted organically by both 8312 and 160th SOAR. Plan so that the first objective takes no more than 1 hour. All usual coordination and tactics are permitted after both units have completed their primary objectives and are conducting the secondary objective. Please plan this objective, and what time you would like to step off, together. END WARNING ORDER

Holy shit there's a name I haven't heard in a while lol Congratulations on the marriage Whitby! Glad to hear things are looking good. Whereabouts are you? MENA is a pretty big region. Any recommendations for tourist/vacation destinations? I retired from the unit years ago and just rejoined a couple weeks ago after seeing one of Harts' videos (the one with the oil platform - so good). Transferred from aviation to JTAC and really having a blast (sometimes literally) so far. As far as IRL goes I finished my bachelors degree and got a corporate job in a completely unrelated field (apparently history/philosophy isn't applicable to most jobs - who knew! ). Been working my way up the corporate ladder to some effect though. After the last 3 years focussing on work - I'm now trying to focus back on the more important parts of life like friends and family - also part of the reason I'm back. Also looking at travelling more, now that my paycheck allows for it - hence my question above.

Greetings E-Warriors. So I'm kinda geeking out right now. I was just checking out the art gallery in the new ArmA III DLC and I found a picture that looked super familiar to me. THEY ACTUALLY USED MY SCREENSHOT IN THE DLC AND I AM SO ECSTATIC. The placard next to it is something they wrote themselves and that I didn't have any input for but it's still fucking baller to me that I got included in a DLC in a game I enjoy heavily. Now my name and my screenshot are apart of ArmA lore.

Night One Title Card (Click) The gang started off by creating their characters. After Falconer got some suspicious rolls for his characters, Specter getting shafted with his INT check, the gang not being able to follow simple equations and Gluttony deciding not to choose feats for some...other pleasures, the gang started out in their new fantasy world. After beginning their journey in this new MMO world, the gang set out to find some work to trade for some weapons. After muttering to themselves about stealing from merchants, which brought some suspicious looks from some guards, the gang moved over to a well full of water. Everyone drank from it, Specter found a bucket, which he filled and would become a staple of the journey as both Specter and Swanson wanted to empty the bucket to use it as a crude helmet. They quickly found a distraught man near the well with a simple fetch quest to get his son's blanket back. They went to the docks to get the blanket back, but was mugged or rather, an attempted mugging my a group of bandits. With only one of the bandits armed Specter and Swanson decided to huck loose cobblestones from the road at them and promptly killed two of them. Falconer falco-punched some poor man straight through the chest, (Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom style). Laprade almost got shanked in the chest but was saved by Gluttony ruining his assailant. Once all the hoodlems were dead, the gang set to looting them and picking them clean, with Specter taking both his rock and one of the bandit's cloaks for himself, and Swanson simply retrieving his rock. Laprade gave Gluttony the knife in exchange for saving his life. After quickly leaving the scene of the crime, taking a torche and 3 crude cigarettes to give to a child later on. Once the gang went back to the quest giver, each person received a weapon of their choosing. The gang tried to give their new found cigarettes to the kid, to no avail. Hess and Swanson took shortbows, Gluttony taking a shield to compliment his dagger, Laprade taking a massive sword and Specter taking a short sword. After receiving their weapons, they were tasked with taking a pack of Kobolds out, something that no one expected to go as it did. After walking out of city lines, and almost killing another group, the gang finds a few Kolbolds. Swanson tried and failed to knock down the scout before it alerted the rest of the pack, but alas it was in vain. The rest of the pack was alerted to their presence. Hess took to a tree to begin his overwatch, Laprade engaged with Gluttony assisting him, Falconer began his rampage with his weapons and Swanson was harrased by multiple Kobolds but Specter was there to help him. Once the intial engagement was over, the gang looted what they could, Hess went scavenging and Specter drank from his bucket, giving Laprade the last few drops to which Laprade politely responded by throwing Specter's prize bucket into the forest. After all the remaining Kobolds ran into the cave nest, the gang decided to begin their clearing of the cave. Burning logs and burning bodies were sent down into the hole and a group of Kobolds tried to punish the group for such an atrocity. With one of the Kobolds coming out of the hole ablaze, he ran to the tree that Hess and Swanson had decided to take refuge in, setting the tree alight. Hess tried to no avail to use his "fire hose" to put out the fire, with Gluttony also stepping in to try to mitigate the blaze. Laprade took a Kobold from behind and summarily thew him down the hole along with a head that Falconer had swiped clean from another. Hess forged for food, mid fight and Swanson shot two Kobolds and killed them quickly(They were the lucky ones). With the entrence to the cave being blocked by burning bodies the smoke column could be seen for miles, with other groups looking on at the massacre. Once the nest was burned out, and all the Kobolds killed, the gang went back to the city to claim their reward. (That's all I could remember, if I left anything out please feel free to comment.)