WARNORD OP Eagle's Watch - 06-23 - MSOT 8313

[Capt Boyle]

WARNING ORDER

MSOT 8313

 

1. SITUATION.

a. Overview: Serbian forces have invaded Kosovo and Montenegro, and the US has intervened. Currently, the Serbian 1st and 2nd Brigades are attempting to hold their positions and consolidate their gains, but the Montenegrins are preparing to counterattack. The 63rd Parachute Brigade has largely fled the area, but the 72nd Special Operations Brigade is still in the AO. Hostile aviation has largely been eliminated, though there may be a few Serbian helicopters still in the AO. We are beginning operations to aid the Montenegrins in preparing to liberate their territory.

 

b. The Area of Interest is near the town of Lece.

 

c. Area of Operations is AO ATLAS.

 

• The terrain is hills and small mountains with dense forests and urban areas.
• Weather is expected to be clear with a low chance of rain.
• The time will be 0445 on the 3rd of June.

 

d. Enemy Forces.

 

• Serbian 1st Brigade is attempting to hold on the West side of the river while the 2nd Brigade is digging on the East side. The force consists of armored, mechanized, motorized, artillery, and airmobile forces that have all been seen in the AO. The paramilitary Serbian Pride has established a base near Lece and is conducting an ethnic cleansing of the area. They are confirmed to have hostages in their base. Serbian patrols and checkpoints are also scattered behind the lines, but they are limited in number. There were unconfirmed reports of Serbian tanks (possibly from the 1st Separate Tank Battalion) in the area, but we have not seen any on recon flights.

 

e. Friendly Forces

 

• The Montenegrin 2nd Infantry Battalion is holding the area and preparing to advance with our support. They are stretched thin but are beginning to concentrate their forces. Montenegrin resistance forces are operating behind the lines and will help if able. Carrier Air Wing One is on standby if necessary, but they have had a high op tempo and are preparing for the next strike package, and will take time to respond. 

 

f. Attachments and Detachments

 

• 160th SOAR
• Carrier Air Wing One
• Battleaxe 1-2 (Battery of 4x D-30 howitzers)
• Broadsword 3-4 (Battery of 4x D-30 howitzers)

 

2. MISSION.

Alpha Company (WHO) is attempting to roll back Serbian gains (WHAT) against the Montenegrins in AO ATLAS (WHERE) to liberate the country (WHY).

 

3. EXECUTION.

a. Concept of Operations.

MSOT 8313 is tasked with eliminating a Serbian Pride paramilitary base at OBJ Revenge and rescuing hostages. Collect any evidence of war crimes and Crimes Against Humanity. If possible, conduct search and destroy operations against Serbian armor in the AO.

 

Additional tasking will be given in-field as determined as needed by Roundtable.

 

Map of AO ATLAS as of 0400

 

8313 AO

 

OBJ REVENGE via satellite 

 

4. SUSTAINMENT.

a. Logistics

 

1. Transportation:  Method of transporting will be done by aerial assets of the 160th SOAR or Technical variants.
2. Supply: Rearm will be from COP Stiletto or delivered by the 160th.

 

b. Health System Support

 

1. Medical Treatment
   1. Casualties shall be treated by self-aid, then Corpsman support in the field.
2. Medical Evacuation
   1. At SARC discretion casualties may be evacuated to temporary Casualty Collection Points (CCP).

 

5. COMMAND AND CONTROL.

a. Control

 

1. Command Posts
   1. COP Stiletto
2. Reports
   1. N/A

 

b. Signal

 

1. SOI Index
   1. Standard SOI Index is in effect
2. Methods of Communication by Priority
   1. Radio
   2. Smoke signals
   3. Runners
3. Pyrotechnics and Signals
   1. Smoke Notation
   2. Red: Enemy position.
   3. Green: Friendly position.
   4. White: Concealment.
   5. Yellow: Concealment.
   6. Purple: Mass casualty incident.
   7. Blue: Broken chain of command.
   8. Orange: Special purpose.
4. Paint notation
   1. Green paint MAY be utilized to indicate cleared areas.
   2. Blue paint MAY be used to designate CCPs.
   3. Red paint MAY be used to designate boundaries for explosive use.
5. Code Words
   1. SHATTER: Sending station is combat ineffective.
   2. HAVOC: Comms compromised, scramble comms.
6. Challenge and Password
   1. Challenge: ELI (eee-lye)
   2. Password: MANNING (man-ning)
7. Running Password
   1. Password: MANNING (man-ning)
8. Number Combination
   1. N/A
9. Recognition Signals
   1. N/A

 

 

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