WARNORD OP Eagle's Watch - 07-23 - MSOT 8312

[Capt Boyle]

WARNING ORDER

MSOT 8312

 

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, but the Montenegrins have begun their 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 conducting operations to aid the Montenegrins in liberating their territory.

 

b. The Area of Interest is the swamp area near Bare.

 

c. Area of Operations is AO ATLAS.

 

• The terrain is hills, swamps, 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 2200 on the 6th of June.

 

d. Enemy Forces

 

• Serbian 1st Brigade is attempting to pull back from their more exposed positions on the West side of the river while the 2nd Brigade is trying to hold onto the East side. The force consists of armored, mechanized, motorized, artillery, and airmobile forces that have all been seen in the AO. However, resistance activity and our airstrikes have limited their options for withdrawal. At least 2 companies of the 11th Infantry and 17th Mechanized Battalions are attempting to retreat through the large swamp near Bare. The Navy destroyed the bridge through the swamp, but the Serbs are attempting to repair it and are using civilian workers and some of their few remaining air defenses to prevent a follow-up strike.  

 

e. Friendly Forces

 

• The Montenegrin 2nd Infantry Battalion is advancing North with our support. They have concentrated their forces and are pushing along the MSRs. Montenegrin resistance forces are operating behind the lines and have established a base on the North side of the swamp from which the team can rally and acquire light vehicles. Carrier Air Wing One is on standby if necessary, though it is currently tasked with strikes against Serbian forces in Kosovo. An AC-130 flying out of Spain will be available to provide fire support once the air defenses are suppressed. An RQ-4 will be conducting high-altitude reconnaissance of the area as well.  

 

f. Attachments and Detachments

 

• 160th SOAR
• 16th Special Operations Squadron
• 7th Reconnaissance Squadron
• 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 8312 is tasked with cutting off the Serbian attempt to retreat North along the West side of the river through the swamp. The area is designated OBJ VERDUN. Priority targets are any air defenses, with the goal of capturing any bridging equipment intact, but destroying it if necessary. Once those are dealt with, the team is to inflict as much damage upon the Serbian forces as possible. A significant defeat of these troops will open a path for the Montenegrin 2nd Battalion to rapidly advance North. There is a reported civilian presence near the destroyed bridge, so be careful with fires and confirm your targets. 

 

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

 

Map of AO ATLAS as of 2100

 

8312 AO

 

OBJ VERDUN via satellite 

-Destroyed bridge:

-Serbian convoy waiting to cross:

 

Bridging equipment

 

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
      1. Red: Enemy position.
      2. Green: Friendly position.
      3. White: Concealment.
      4. Yellow: Concealment.
      5. Purple: Mass casualty incident.
      6. Blue: Broken chain of command.
      7. Orange: Special purpose.
   2. 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.
4. Code Words
   1. SHATTER: Sending station is combat ineffective.
   2. HAVOC: Comms compromised, scramble comms.
5. Challenge and Password
   1. Challenge: ELI (eee-lye)
   2. Password: MANNING (man-ning)
6. Running Password
   1. Password: MANNING (man-ning)
7. Number Combination
   1. N/A
8. Recognition Signals
   1. N/A

 

 

END WARNING ORDER