Capt Boyle

We have a chance to hit the Serbs while they're looking the other way. Grab some mortars and get in the boats! We gonna hit them quick and get out before they can react. You will be playing as Montenegrin forces. This will be to test the map as well to ensure it is viable. Please show up if you can Riot Battery Battery Commander: Tube One: Gunner: Loader: Tube Two: Gunner: Loader: Tube Three: Gunner: Loader: Spotting Team Spotter: WOC Stukas Spotter: LCpl Mangold Escort: Escort:

Our helicopter was downed as we tried to scout the airfield! Evade capture and try to link up with friendly forces before the Serbs overrun us! You will be playing as Montenegrin forces. This will be to test the map as well to ensure it is viable. Please show up if you can Arrow Team: Fire Team Leader: SSgt Van Dyke Rifleman: WOC Stukas Rifleman: Machine Gunner: LCpl Sidney SMAW Gunner: SSgt Xanzi Bow Team: Fire Team Leader: Rifleman: Rifleman: Machine Gunner: SMAW Gunner:

WARNING ORDER MSOT 8311 1. SITUATION. a. Overview: Serbian forces have invaded Kosovo and Montenegro. Currently, the Serbian 3rd Brigade is bearing down on us from the North. Hostile fixed-wing is present in roving combat air patrols and enemy helicopters have been operating in the AO. Secure comms with higher have not been established due to jamming and the Kosovans have lost contact with their command in Pristina as well. Serbia is using a significant amount of fires to screen their advance. Delay them for as long as possible. b. The Area of Interest is the Dalgo Pole-Rakovista area. c. Area of Operations is AO Minuteman. The terrain is low hills with dense forests and evacuated urban areas. Weather is expected to be overcast with a moderate possibility of rain. The time will be 1830 on the 21st of May. d. Enemy Forces. Serbian 3rd Brigade is advancing along the MSRs heading South. The force consists of armored, mechanized, motorized, artillery, and airmobile forces that have all been seen in the AO advancing South. An artillery battery has moved South and is vulnerable. Attempts to reach the position with drones were downed with MANPADs well before they could reach the area to recon it. e. Friendly Forces The Kosovan 3rd Infantry Battalion is attempting to slow the Serbian advance but is badly outnumbered, outgunned, and stretched thin. They are unlikely to be in a position to support the team. f. Attachments and Detachments 160th SOAR 2. MISSION. Alpha Company (WHO) is attempting to slow the Serbian advance (WHAT) against the KSF in AO Minuteman (WHERE) to buy time for the KSF to retreat and regroup (WHY). 3. EXECUTION. a. Concept of Operations. MSOT 8311 is tasked with finding and eliminating a Serbian artillery battery. We have identified a gap in the Serbian frontlines that the 160th can sneak through, but MANPADs and Serbian CAP remain a threat. Additional tasking will be given in-field as determined as needed by command. Map of AO Minuteman 8311 AO 4. SUSTAINMENT. a. Logistics Transportation: Method of transporting will be done by aerial assets of the 160th SOAR. Supply: Rearm will be from Camp Possum or delivered by the 160th. b. Health System Support Medical Treatment Casualties shall be treated by self-aid, then Corpsman support in the field. Medical Evacuation At SARC discretion casualties may be evacuated to temporary Casualty Collection Points (CCP). 5. COMMAND AND CONTROL. a. Control Command Posts Camp Possum Reports N/A b. Signal SOI Index Standard SOI Index is in effect Methods of Communication by Priority Radio Smoke signals Runners Pyrotechnics and Signals Smoke Notation Red: Enemy position. Green: Friendly position. White: Concealment. Yellow: Concealment. Purple: Mass casualty incident. Blue: Broken chain of command. Orange: Special purpose. Paint notation Green paint MAY be utilized to indicate cleared areas. Blue paint MAY be used to designate CCPs. Red paint MAY be used to designate boundaries for explosive use. Code Words SHATTER: Sending station is combat ineffective. HAVOC: Comms compromised, scramble comms. Challenge and Password Challenge: ELI (eee-lye) Password: MANNING (man-ning) Running Password Password: MANNING (man-ning) Number Combination N/A Recognition Signals N/A END WARNING ORDER

WARNING ORDER MSOT 8313 1. SITUATION. a. Overview: Serbian forces have invaded Kosovo and Montenegro. Currently, the Serbian 3rd Brigade is bearing down on us from the North. Hostile fixed-wing is present in roving combat air patrols and enemy helicopters have been operating in the AO. Secure comms with higher have not been established due to jamming and the Kosovans have lost contact with their command in Pristina as well. Serbia is using a significant amount of fires to screen their advance. Delay them for as long as possible. b. The Area of Interest is the Valkesh-Izvor area. c. Area of Operations is AO Minuteman. The terrain is low hills with dense forests and evacuated urban areas. Weather is expected to be overcast with a moderate possibility of rain. The time will be 1100 on the 21st of May. d. Enemy Forces. Serbian 3rd Brigade is advancing along the MSRs heading South. The force consists of armored, mechanized, motorized, artillery, and airmobile forces that have all been seen in the AO advancing South. A large mechanized force is attempting to screen their eastern flank. They are engaged with Kosovan forces in Valkesh and Shipol e. Friendly Forces The Kosovan 3rd Infantry Battalion is attempting to slow the Serbian advance but is badly outnumbered, outgunned, and stretched thin. They will attempt to hold the town of Valkesh for as long as possible but are unlikely to last long without support. f. Attachments and Detachments 160th SOAR 2. MISSION. Alpha Company (WHO) is attempting to slow the Serbian advance (WHAT) against the KSF in AO Minuteman (WHERE) to buy time for the KSF to retreat and regroup (WHY). 3. EXECUTION. a. Concept of Operations. MSOT 8313 is tasked with linking up with Kosovan forces in Valkesh and covering their withdrawal. Additional tasking will be given in-field as determined as needed by command. Map of AO Minuteman 8313 AO 4. SUSTAINMENT. a. Logistics Transportation: Method of transporting will be done by aerial assets of the 160th SOAR or Humvee variants. Supply: Rearm will be from Camp Possum or delivered by the 160th. b. Health System Support Medical Treatment Casualties shall be treated by self-aid, then Corpsman support in the field. Medical Evacuation At SARC discretion casualties may be evacuated to temporary Casualty Collection Points (CCP). 5. COMMAND AND CONTROL. a. Control Command Posts Camp Possum Reports N/A b. Signal SOI Index Standard SOI Index is in effect Methods of Communication by Priority Radio Smoke signals Runners Pyrotechnics and Signals Smoke Notation Red: Enemy position. Green: Friendly position. White: Concealment. Yellow: Concealment. Purple: Mass casualty incident. Blue: Broken chain of command. Orange: Special purpose. Paint notation Green paint MAY be utilized to indicate cleared areas. Blue paint MAY be used to designate CCPs. Red paint MAY be used to designate boundaries for explosive use. Code Words SHATTER: Sending station is combat ineffective. HAVOC: Comms compromised, scramble comms. Challenge and Password Challenge: ELI (eee-lye) Password: MANNING (man-ning) Running Password Password: MANNING (man-ning) Number Combination N/A Recognition Signals N/A END WARNING ORDER

OPERATION ORDER DATE OF OPERATION OTL 22JAN23 2000 EST IUT 21MAY21 0900 IGT ORIENTATION: Serbian forces have invaded Kosovo and Montenegro. Currently, the Serbian 3rd Brigade is bearing down on us from the North. Hostile fixed-wing is present in roving combat air patrols and enemy helicopters have been operating in the AO. Secure comms with higher have not been established due to jamming and the Kosovans have lost contact with their command in Pristina as well. Serbia is using a significant amount of fires to screen their advance. Delay them for as long as possible. 1. SITUATION a Enemy Forces Size: 1x Tank Company, 2-3x Mechanized Infantry Platoons, 1x mobile SAM battery, Unknown number of Motorized Infantry Activity: Pushing South Unit: Serbian 3rd Brigade Time: 0900 Equipment: Mostly Soviet block small arms and armor b.Friendly Forces Higher mission: Survive Adjacent Units: Kosovan 3rd Battalion Supporting Units: 1x Kosovan mortar battery c. Attachments & Detachments 160th SOAR d. Civilian Considerations As per SOP 2. MISSION MSOT 8312 is tasked with eliminating the SAM battery escorting the armored column. 3. EXECUTION a. Commander's Intent Commander's intent is to ambush and destroy the SAMs before they are able to scatter. b. Concept of the Operation - Scheme of Maneuver Viking will move quickly to the ambush point and dig in. The team will wait until the SAMs enter the Killzone before engaging. NO ONE IS TO FIRE ON ANYTHING ELSE UNLESS FIRED UPON FIRST. Once the SAMs are eliminated, the team will pull out East and loop South to the town of Karbinti. The team will dig in and hold the town until Kosovan forces can withdraw. After that, the team will withdraw as well. - Fire Support Plan 160th via established JTAC Channels or Hades HQ/10 if no JTAC is present. Friendly mortar battery via JTAC c. Tasks d. Coordinating Instructions Map of AO Minuteman 4. ADMINISTRATION & LOGISTICS a. Administration Uniform - Multicam - Casualties Treated via self aid initially followed by SARCs - Enemy Prisoners Of War (EPOWs) Detain in as secure of a location as possible, conduct aid as needed, hand over to HQ at earliest opportunity. b. Asset Request Requesting additional AT in the form of 4x AT4s in addition to the team's 1x Javelin and 2x MAAWS. 5. COMMAND & SIGNAL a. Signal SOI Index Standard SOI Index is in effect. Code Words: SHATTER: Sending station is combat ineffective. HAVOC: Comms compromised, scramble comms. Challenge and Password Challenge: ELI (eee-lye) Password: MANNING (man-ning) Running Password Password: MANNING (man-ning) -Radio Frequencies As per Team SOP -Smoke Notation Yellow and White: Concealment Green: Friendly Forces on this position Red: Hostile Forces on this position Purple: Mass Cass Blue: COC Broken Orange: Shift fire (Not used)  Paint notation Green paint MAY be utilized to indicate cleared areas. Blue paint MAY be used to designate CCPs. Red paint MAY be used to designate boundaries for explosive use. b. Command -Location of Command -Succession of Command Capt Boyle MSgt McMuster SSgt O'Brien Sgt Melo COC BROKEN END OPERATION ORDER

WARNING ORDER MSOT 8312 1. SITUATION. a. Overview: Serbian forces have invaded Kosovo and Montenegro. Currently, the Serbian 3rd Brigade is bearing down on us from the North. Hostile fixed-wing is present in roving combat air patrols and enemy helicopters have been operating in the AO. Secure comms with higher have not been established due to jamming and the Kosovans have lost contact with their command in Pristina as well. Serbia is using a significant amount of fires to screen their advance. Delay them for as long as possible. b. The Area of Interest is the Dalgo Pole-Karbinti-Shipol area. c. Area of Operations is AO Minuteman. The terrain is low hills with dense forests and evacuated urban areas. Weather is expected to be overcast with a moderate possibility of rain. The time will be 0900 on the 21st of May. d. Enemy Forces. Serbian 3rd Brigade is advancing along the MSRs heading South. The force consists of armored, mechanized, motorized, artillery, and airmobile forces that have all been seen in the AO advancing South. A column of Serbian armored and mechanized forces is advancing toward the town of Karbinti and likely intends to pincer the town. A SAM battery is known to be following behind the tanks and mechanized infantry. e. Friendly Forces The Kosovan 3rd Infantry Battalion is attempting to slow the Serbian advance but is badly outnumbered, outgunned, and stretched thin. They will attempt to hold the town of Karbinti for as long as possible but are unlikely to last long if the column reaches them intact. f. Attachments and Detachments 160th SOAR 2. MISSION. Alpha Company (WHO) is attempting to slow the Serbian advance (WHAT) against the KSF in AO Minuteman (WHERE) to buy time for the KSF to retreat and regroup (WHY). 3. EXECUTION. a. Concept of Operations. MSOT 8312 is tasked with eliminating the SAM battery and delaying the rest of the column as much as possible. Once the team feels they have delayed the enemy long enough or believes they are in danger of being overwhelmed, they are to break contact and rally at Karbinti with Kosovan forces and cover their retreat. Additional tasking will be given in-field as determined as needed by command. Map of AO Minuteman 8312 AO 4. SUSTAINMENT. a. Logistics Transportation: Method of transporting will be done by aerial assets of the 160th SOAR or Humvee variants. Supply: Rearm will be from Camp Possum or delivered by the 160th. b. Health System Support Medical Treatment Casualties shall be treated by self-aid, then Corpsman support in the field. Medical Evacuation At SARC discretion casualties may be evacuated to temporary Casualty Collection Points (CCP). 5. COMMAND AND CONTROL. a. Control Command Posts Camp Possum Reports N/A b. Signal SOI Index Standard SOI Index is in effect Methods of Communication by Priority Radio Smoke signals Runners Pyrotechnics and Signals Smoke Notation Red: Enemy position. Green: Friendly position. White: Concealment. Yellow: Concealment. Purple: Mass casualty incident. Blue: Broken chain of command. Orange: Special purpose. Paint notation Green paint MAY be utilized to indicate cleared areas. Blue paint MAY be used to designate CCPs. Red paint MAY be used to designate boundaries for explosive use. Code Words SHATTER: Sending station is combat ineffective. HAVOC: Comms compromised, scramble comms. Challenge and Password Challenge: ELI (eee-lye) Password: MANNING (man-ning) Running Password Password: MANNING (man-ning) Number Combination N/A Recognition Signals N/A END WARNING ORDER

Excerpt from Presidential Daily Briefing, May 20th, 2021 State Dept. INR partially dissents on conclusions Analysts at the CIA, DIA, and NSA have concluded that at least a faction of the Serbian government is likely conducting hybrid warfare against Kosovo. Recent incidents along the Kosovan-Serbian border have suddenly become violent in at least four instances, including the murder of five Kosovan soldiers, the theft of Kosovan military equipment, and the engagement of US Marines in the region with gunfire. The group, identified as the Serbian Liberation of Kosovo Group, appears to be a fringe paramilitary group originating in Serbia but has at least some connections in Kosovo, particularly in the ethnic Serbian minority regions along the border. The group does have at least some backing from members of the Serbian government and military, demonstrated by their skirmish with US forces in the area during a training exercise. At least part of the group that opened fire on the Marines was able to escape via helicopter over the border, which did not appear to be challenged by Serbian border guards or the military. However, a credible source within the Serbian Ministry of Defense reported confusion regarding that incident amongst officials, with numerous commanders stationed along the border reportedly calling in attempting to figure out what was happening. NSA was able to confirm a spike in communication activity between the forward-deployed Serbian units and Belgrade. It is still the assessment of all agencies that Serbia is not in a position at this time to engage in a direct conflict, but there is a possibility that the SLKG is a stopgap measure to keep Kosovan forces off balance while the conventional forces prepare. Build up of Serbian forces along the Kosovan border DIA estimates that Serbia requires at least another three months to reach combat readiness and will likely display several indicators prior to any direct action. NSA and CIA concur. State Dept. INR dissents on the timeline, as no movement has been made through any of Serbia’s diplomatic missions to offset any controversial actions.

WARNING ORDER MSOT 8311 & 8313 1. SITUATION. a. Overview: The Kosovo Security Force is conducting a Joint Training Exercise with the 3d MRB to better acquaint themselves with special forces tactics and how to counter them. Due to the ongoing tensions with neighboring Serbia, this is also a deterrence operation. However, there are signs a fringe Serbian nationalist group may be intending to provoke conflict between Serbs living in Kosovo and the Kosovan government. The teams must be on the lookout for possible provocations or attacks by this group. 8312 had a hostile encounter with this group and they are willing to engage with lethal force. Until further notice, the teams will only be allowed to fire live rounds if fired upon. b. The Areas of Interest are Gramada for 8311 and Rakovista for 8313 to the north of the AO c. Area of Operations is AO Minuteman. The terrain is flat with dense forest and some abandoned urban areas. Weather is expected to be clear with a moderate possibility of rain. Time will be 1800 on the 20th of May 2021 for 8313 and 0300 on the 21st of May for 8311. d. Enemy Forces. The KSF will be composed of light infantry with APC support, disposition is using APCs to cover light infantry. QRFs are possible from different routes. Unknown disposition of Serbian nationalists. e. Friendly Forces N/A f. Attachments and Detachments 160th SOAR 2. MISSION. Alpha Company (WHO) is to conduct mock attacks (WHAT) against the KSF in AO Minuteman (WHERE) to show the KSF how special forces would attack these positions (WHY). 3. EXECUTION. a. Concept of Operations. MSOT 8313 is tasked with assaulting the town of Rakovista and eliminating an ammo cache. Initial recon determined a force size of roughly one platoon with humvees in support. However, they appeared to be spread out across the town. Clear through the town, locate the cache, and destroy it. MSOT 8311 is tasked with assaulting a KSF vehicle depot at Gramada. To ensure there are no escaping vehicles, the team will attack several checkpoints to the South of the OBJ and mine these positions before hitting the base. Once done, the depot can be assaulted. At least one APC is known to be here, along with others than may be on patrol. Additional tasking will be given in-field as determined as needed by command. Maps of AO Minuteman 8313 AO 8311 AO 4. SUSTAINMENT. a. Logistics Transportation. Method of transporting will be done by aerial assets of the 160th SOAR. Supply. Rearm will be from Camp Possum. b. Health System Support Medical Treatment Casualties shall be treated by self-aid, then Corpsman support in the field. Medical Evacuation At SARC discretion casualties may be evacuated to temporary Casualty Collection Points (CCP). 5. COMMAND AND CONTROL. a. Control Command Posts Camp Possum Reports N/A b. Signal SOI Index Standard SOI Index is in effect Methods of Communication by Priority Radio Smoke signals Runners Pyrotechnics and Signals Smoke Notation Red: Enemy position. Green: Friendly position. White: Concealment. Yellow: Concealment. Purple: Mass casualty incident. Blue: Broken chain of command. Orange: Special purpose. Paint notation Green paint MAY be utilized to indicate cleared areas. Blue paint MAY be used to designate CCPs. Red paint MAY be used to designate boundaries for explosive use. Code Words SHATTER: Sending station is combat ineffective. HAVOC: Comms compromised, scramble comms. MAGMA, MAGMA, MAGMA: Halt exercise and stand by for further orders Challenge and Password Challenge: ELI (eee-lye) Password: MANNING (man-ning) Running Password Password: MANNING (man-ning) Number Combination N/A Recognition Signals N/A END WARNING ORDER

Transcript and analysis of Kosovan Ministry of Internal Affairs interrogation of subject detained near the Serbian border: Interviewer (I): Do you understand these rights as they have been provided to you? Prisoner (P): Yes, just ask your damn questions. I: Very well, what is your name? P: Ivan Kosančić. I: You were captured at the site of several murders of Kosovan soldiers amongst several unidentified militants. Would you care you elaborate as to your role in these murders and why you did this? P: You roaches never ask the real question first. I: And that would be? [Silence for 30 seconds, the Prisoner continues smoking] P: You really want to know who we were working for. They’re Serbian, but it sure isn’t those pussies in Belgrade. I: So then who? P: The Serbian Liberation of Kosovo Group. We are working to free the Serbian people of this land from your slow genocide of our people and culture. I: And how does killing five Kosovan soldiers achieve that? P: For starters, it was a blow against your attempts to deny our lands the true autonomy we deserve. And it secured vital supplies for the movement. I: So you intend to fight an insurgency? P: Of course, and there’s not a damn thing you can do about it! I: You seem certain about that. P: Obviously, do you think I’d be talking if I thought you could do anything about it? I: … P: We’re going to do what those cowards can’t man up and do. We’ll make you Shiptars run back to that hellhole you call a country in the South. We’re going to be waiting in every shadow until you realize whose lands these really belong to. [The Prisoner stands up and begins shouting] The Serbian government may be willing to tolerate your boot on our brothers and sisters, but the real Serbian people won’t! We’re going to burn you out like the infection you are! We’re gonna see how many dead sons you’re willing to suffer before you flee! [Security officers enter the room and restrain the Prisoner] P: I hope you fight, so my comrades can make you scum bleed like the pigs you are! You’ll see us soon enough! Analysis: The subject appears to be a firm believer in Serbian ethnonationalism. There is reason to believe the subject is part of a group intending to incite an insurgency along the border with Serbia. The subject appeared to hold negative views of the Serbian government, despite espousing much of the same ideology of the current ruling party. No proper identification of the subject could be determined as the name he gave appears to be a reference to a famous Serbian knight from the 1300s. The subject has refused further interviews, stating "he had said what we needed to hear". Most of the equipment he and the others at the scene appears to be civilian or black market in origin, lending credence to the theory that they are acting independently of Belgrade. However, there is reason to believe they have at least some support from members of the Serbian government, as the helicopter seen escaping from the area did not appear to be intercepted by the Serbian border guards or military. Recommend an increase in police and military presence near the border to deter or interdict further cross-border activity and search for members of this so-called "SLKG".

//SECRET//JSOC//MARSOC From: [email protected] <Clark Williams> To: [email protected] <Sean Whelan> Subject: Notice of Deployment All Commands and Attachments are hereby notified that Alpha Company, 3d MRB; Alpha Section, 160th SOAR, and all supporting detachments are to prepare for immediate deployment to the country of Kosovo for a joint training exercise with local forces. All commands are to ensure OPSEC through rank and file. Deployment for all commands is required no later than May 17th, and exercises shall begin no later than May 19th. Briefing as follows. Due to the ongoing tensions between the Republic of Kosovo and the Republic of Serbia, the Kosovan government has requested that US forces provide training on how to counter special forces. It is the belief of JSOC that the presence of elements of the US military will provide a stabilizing factor in the ongoing crisis. Current intel does not suggest that Serbia is prepared for combat operations and is unlikely to engage in direct conflict within the coming months. At this time, we cannot dismiss the chance of provocations from the Serbian side, however, all US forces are not allowed to use live rounds unless fired upon. All US forces are to ensure that they do not escalate the situation under any circumstances without orders from higher. Given the previous direct action experience with the Russian Spetsnaz tactics Serbian special forces are trained on, Alpha Company, 3d MRB will utilize that previous experience to train with the Kosovan 3rd Battalion near the border. The Kosovan government has notified locals of the ongoing training and will ensure that the exercise areas are clear of civilians. Signed, Lieutenant Colonel C. Williams Commanding Joint Special Task Force Cobra Attachments Kosovo.jpg AO Minuteman

New Serbian Government Takes Hardline Stance In Negotiations ADA News March 1st, 2021  Negotiations between Serbia and Kosovo regarding mineral rights and ostensibly Kosovan sovereignty appear to have stalled after years of slow process over the past three years. Some more observers have even offered more pessimistic assessments and claimed that the talks had collapsed completely and were unlikely to restart anytime soon. Most blame the new lead negotiator on the Serbian side for the current stalemate and the statements by the new Serbian government. Negotiations reportedly became heated over the matter of allowing Serbian police to operate in Kosovo. The Serbian United People’s Party (SUNS) only came into power two months ago, riding a wave of national anger over economic stagnation and a massive corruption scandal with the previous government of Prime Minister Stefan Sunkić and the then-ruling Serbian Liberal Party (SLS). A largely sidelined party since its founding four years ago, the ultranationalist party found its footing when it led the charge calling for investigations into allegations of money laundering from government projects to members of the SLS. While originally dismissed by most, their accusations turned out to be true, which were then coupled with over five years of economic downturn led to mass resignations and snap elections being called. The SUNS won these in a landslide, with several attributing their appeal to many Serbs with their claims that Kosovo and Montenegro are rightfully Serbian territories. Since 2005, in an attempt to secure more international support and investment in the country, most Serbian parties dropped controversial stances on the territories, despite it remaining popular amongst the general population. Some newly elected members of SUNS have gone even further, with Darko Lajsić, a close associate of the new Prime Minister Radič Pucarević, stating “We lost our lands with the interference of NATO and European ‘humanists’ who would rather see a world without of Serbs than let us have an inch of our homeland”. John Hackett ADA News

Montenegro Begins Membership Action Program With NATO Grand Central Times January 10th, 2021 The chances for Montenegro to become part of the European Idea increased today due to NATO begining negotiations for the country’s Membership Action Program. While there are still hurdles to Montenegro’s ascension into the security alliance, the most concerning issue is the ethnic divide that still sparks tension in the small Balkan nation. A significant portion of the population in the northern end of the country are ethinically Serbian, with some having a strong nationalism towards Serbia itself. Despite past incidents involving Serbian nationalists, the lack of a popular seccesionist movement has not raised concerns with the Montenegrin government. President Enian Demisovski has conducted several reforms that have encouraged national unity, with polls having shown support for his governments initiatives by most Montenegrins, including ethnic Serbs. With growing ethnic stability in the country, some speculate that this is the reason behind NATO's decision to move forward with the country's application. Montenegrin and British soldiers after last year's joint exercise with NATO.  With Montenegro becoming independent in 2006, the small nation declared it's own identity and has been on the path of becoming a stable country of the region. It's neighbour, Serbia, is still reeling from Montenegros independence, something that has only grown more pronouced since the ultranationalist Serbian United People's Party (SUNS) came into power last year following the collapse of the previous government. A key platform of the party has been to claim that Serbia was robbed of it's economic potential by NATO and the EU due to their support of Montenegro's and Kosovo's independence. This harsh claim has done little to win over support from the majority of Serbs residing in the two small Balkan nations, many of which are enjoying the prospects of the two countries growing economies, while Serbia struggles to stablize theirs.  Grand Central Times William Westmoreland

Stargate Fun Op: Operation Fallen Star Start time is 1900 EST, Sunday, 18DEC22 The Goa'uld have taken over Stargate Command! We need to fight our way into the base and reclaim control of the Stargate. We've already detected some of their Ha'taks in orbit, so we're on the clock boys and girls! Move your asses! SG-2 Team Commander: MSgt Falconer Machine Gunner: HN Z. Valentine Assistant MG: Cpl Wilcox Grenadier: MAJ Carrera SG-5 Medic: HM2 (FMF) Hedd Demolitions: Sgt Melo Marksman: SSgt Rougthvedt Anti-Air Gunner: SSgt Spears SG-11 Rifleman: Daniel Rifleman: Rifleman: Rifleman:

Exercise Able Archer '83 Start time is 1900 EST, Sunday, 11DEC22 Modlist: Normal modpack plus https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1527410521 Welcome to Germany, 1st Cav! While tensions might be high at the moment with the Commies, intel reports they've begun moving their forces back from the inter-German border, so we're continuing with our yearly NATO exercises. We'll be starting off with some live fire drills, just make sure you don't shoot anything over the border and start WW3. Team Yankee: 1x M2A2 Bradley IFV, 3x M1A1 Abrams MBTs Yankee-6: M2A2 Bradley IFV Platoon Commander: SSgt Spears Bradley Driver: MSgt Falconer Bradley Gunner: HN Z. Valentine Yankee-1: M1A1 Abrams MBT Commander: HMC (FMF) Frase Driver: Cpl Benzing Gunner: Sgt Melo Yankee-2: M1A1 Abrams MBT Commander: HM2 (FMF) Hedd Driver: SSgt Rougthvedt Gunner: SSgt Van Dyke Yankee-3: M1A1 Abrams MBT Commander: Driver: Gunner: HM2 (FMF) Mitchell

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Malian Prime Minister Visits Crisis-Stricken Region Grand Central Times - Sept 17th, 2020 Prime Minister Famory Kouyaté made a visit to the Kidal Region today as the country watches the growing military crisis with bated breath. It appears that the Prime Minister is going on a tour through the Northern half of the country in an attempt to allay fears of a coup or civil war. Few expect the crisis to escalate that far, especially since the mutineering soldiers have remained peaceful throughout this emergency. However, there are questions about the government’s credibility during this crisis. Pictured: Malian troops standing guard outside mutineers' base. Some have accused the President of overreacting to the situation and causing unnecessary panic and allowed for the ongoing crisis in the city of Kidal to occur. Boko Haram's ongoing attacks in the city have reportedly claimed numerous lives, and thrown the area into chaos. There are reports of fighting in the streets and it is suspected that American and French forces have been taking part in the battles raging across the city. Of particular note was the report of a helicopter being destroyed at the local governor's compound after a pitched battle took place there. Pictured: Governor's compound post-battle. Smoke is claimed to be from a downed helicopter. In an apparent attempt to reassure the public that the situation is being handled, the Prime Minister was seen meeting with the local governor, Issiaka Dabo, in a hospital where he is claimed to be in good health. After the meeting, Mr. Kouyaté assured the press that the crisis would soon pass, and stated that the mutineer crisis will soon be resolved and the Boko Haram threat dealt with. Some have questioned if this will be possible, even with American and French support. By Geordi La Forge Grand Central Times

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Operation Elephant Start time is 1900 EST, Saturday 8/6 Modlist: See bottom ***MUST HAVE SOG PRAIRIE FIRE DLC*** Alright SEALs, listen up. We got intel that the NVA is running a big convoy down the Ho Chi Minh Trail. The flyboys can’t get close due to the AAA threat, but that’s what we’re here for. We’re gonna do a low-level heli insert up the river in the early morning and strike that convoy before we lose it. Gear up boys! Armadillo Team Commander: MSgt Falconer RTO: Maj Whelan Demolitions: SSgt Van Dyke Scout: SSgt Spears Machine Gunner: SSgt O'Brien Autorifleman: HMC (FMF) Frase Medic: HM3 Mitchell Grenadier: SSgt Rougthvedt Jackrabbit (Overflow) Team Commander: RTO: Demolitions: Scout: Machine Gunner: HM2 (FMF) Millward Autorifleman: Medic: Grenadier: Gila 2-1 (may be assigned to ground depending on turnout) Pilot: MAJ Carrera Door Gunner: Sgt Smith Door Gunner: CMDCS (FMF) Benson Modlist: ***MUST HAVE THE SOG PRAIRIE FIRE DLC***

Mutiny Strikes Malian Army ADA News - Sept. 10th, 2020 After three months of negotiations between the soldiers of the 56th Infantry Regiment and the government that failed to resolve the dispute over the unit being stood down due to budget cuts, the soldiers mutinied and have taken over their base in Sévaré. While the troops have not conducted any violent acts, Malian President Birama Kondo has declared that the mutiny is an act of open rebellion. In a statement to the Associated Press, Mr. Kondo said that the mutineers were “merely coup plotters who have yet to act against the capital.” He continued, stating that as a preemptive measure to prevent “further seditious acts”, all Malian military personnel in the Northern half of the country are being confined to barracks for the foreseeable future. Pictured: Malian President Kondo at a rally outside of the capital city of Bamako shortly after the mutiny. Some have questioned this decision while the region is facing sustained security threats from terrorist groups and unstable neighbors. A spokesperson for the Malian Army dismissed those claims, saying that the remaining Malian forces were more than capable of dealing with any additional threats while the crisis is resolved. By Nyota Uhura ADA News

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I'm really curious what you said right before the SAM site started firing that had everyone accusing you of jinxing them. BTW it wouldn't let me lock those missiles so I was firing those unguided. I'm glad they got at least close