OPORD OP Eagle's Watch - 07-23 - MSOT 8313

[Capt Hawkins]

OPERATION ORDER

 

DATE OF OPERATION
OTL 15APR23 - 1500 EST
IUT 07JUN21 - 1200 IGT

 

ORIENTATION: Serbian forces have invaded Kosovo and Montenegro, and the US has intervened. Currently, the Serbian 1st and 2nd Brigades are retreating as the Montenegrins counterattack along the frontlines. 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.

 

1. SITUATION

a. Enemy Forces
Size: Unknown
Activity:  
Unit: Serbian 3rd Brigade

Time:  07JUN21 - 1200 IGT

Equipment: Small Arms, Tanks, APCs, IFVs, Motorized, Other Supporting Vehicles

 

b.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 forces are holding a loose perimeter around OBJ CAULDRON and will have APCs and MRAPs available to aid in the assault. Montenegrin resistance forces are operating behind the lines and may be able to provide support. 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. An RQ-4 will be conducting high-altitude reconnaissance of the area as well.  

 

c. Attachments & 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)

 

d. Civilian Considerations
Low - No Presence
Interactions As per SOP 

 

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. Commander's Intent
Commander's intent is to clear out OBJ CAULDRON of all enemy forces and capture any POWs able at OBJ BROOM.

 

b. Concept of the Operation

MSOT 8313 is tasked with clearing out the Fuxin military base (OBJ CAULDRON) that the Montenegrins have surrounded and preventing Serbian forces from withdrawing intact from the North with collaborators (OBJ BROOM). The Montenegrins would like their military infrastructure returned intact, as well as any collaborators alive for trial. If either of these presents a significant threat to the team, however, the team is cleared to engage appropriately. Collaborators will be identifiable as wearing police uniforms. 

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

 

- Scheme of Maneuver
OBJ CAULDRON -

Hades will be transported via HELO to LZ near OBJ CAULDRON (recommend coordinating with Montenegrins for best LZs)
Hades will deploy any ISR assets available here.
Hades will make plan for assault
Hades will move to AP(s)
Hades will conduct an assault on OBJ.
Hades will conduct SSE & will hand over any POWs to friendly Montenegrin forces.

POSSIBLE RESSUPLY AT COP STILLETO DEPENDING ON USAGE AT OBJ CAULDRON
 

OBJ BROOM
Hades will begin movement via HELO to LZ east of OBJ BROOM.
Hades will move to OBJ
Hades will eliminate or capture all collaborators at OBJ. 
Hades will conduct SSE
Hades will EXFILL

 

- Fire Support Plan

160th SOAR via established JTAC/Air-Ground Channels or Hades HQ/10 if no JTAC is present. 
 

c. Tasks

HQ will maintain comms with friendly forces & air assets
TAC 1 & 2 will be primary assaulting elements

 

d. Coordinating Instructions

Map of AO ATLAS 1100IGT

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8313s Current AO - AO LYTHOS

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OBJ CAULDRON - Satellite Imagery 

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OBJ BROOM

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4. ADMINISTRATION & LOGISTICS

a. Administration

 

-Transportation

Method of transporting will be done by aerial assets of the 160th SOAR or Technical variants.

 

-Supply

Rearm will be from COP Stiletto or delivered by the 160th.

 

- 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

N/A

 

c. Special equipment
HQ will carry ISR equipment if capacity allows
Elements are to carry maximum allowed AT (1x MAWWS or 4x Disposables)

All are to carry LockPick,  Lock Poppers, or Frame Charges for breaching
Each element will carry Demo Charges or Frame Charges for potential wall breaches

 

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

 

b. Command

-Location of Command

With elements
 

-Succession of Command
Capt Hawkins
MSgt Falconer
COC BROKEN

 

END OPERATION ORDER