WARNORD OP Eagle's Watch - 08-23 - MSOT 8311

[Capt Boyle]

WARNING ORDER
MSOT 8311
 
1. SITUATION.

a. Overview: Serbian forces have been run out of Montenegro, but they are still fighting in Kosovo. They are attempting to withdraw, but face acute shortages of fuel and ammo. Montenegrin forces are pushing in from the West, and Kosovan resistance forces are rising up across the occupied zone. We are conducting operations to aid the Montenegrins and Kosovans in liberating this territory.

 

b. The Area of Interest is the towns of Prevalna and Gramada.

 

c. Area of Operations is AO MINUTEMAN.

 

• The terrain is low hills with dense forests and urban areas.
• Weather is expected to be clear with no chance of rain.
• The time will be 0700 on the 18th of June.

 
d. Enemy Forces.

• Serbian 3rd Brigade is attempting to pull back from their positions North of the city of Beketov, but their lack of fuel is hindering their escape. Serbian Pride paramilitary forces are also suspected to be retreating North with the bulk of the Serbian regular troops. The force consists of armored, mechanized, motorized, and artillery forces that have all been seen in the AO retreating North. There may be lingering SAMs with this force as it retreats.  

 
e. Friendly Forces

• Kosovan Ground Forces have met up with friendly forces and are advancing North toward the border. Motorized and armored forces are steadily making progress and have encircled several Serbian forces. Kosovan resistance forces are operating behind the lines and may be able to provide support, but they are currently attempting a widescale uprising across the country. Carrier Air Wing One is on standby and can provide support if needed. An RQ-4 will be conducting high-altitude reconnaissance of the area as well.   

 
f. Attachments and Detachments

 

• 160th SOAR
• 7th Reconnaissance Squadron
• Carrier Air Wing One

 
2. MISSION.
Alpha Company (WHO) is attempting to remove Serbian forces (WHAT) from Kosovan territory in AO MINUTEMAN (WHERE) to liberate the country (WHY).

 

3. EXECUTION.
a. Concept of Operations.MSOT 8311 is tasked with supporting Kosovan forces with their assault on the town of Prevalna (OBJ GILA). The 1st Kosovan Armored Company (T-55s) with infantry support will be assaulting this objective in conjunction with the team. Once that pocket is dealt with, 8311 will need to go North to the city of Gramada and secure an LZ for Marine reinforcements to close off the border (OBJ IGUANA). 
 

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

 

Map of AO Minuteman as of 0600

 

8311 AO

 

 

 

4. SUSTAINMENT.
a. Logistics

1. Transportation:  Method of transporting will be done by aerial assets of the 160th SOAR or Humvees.
2. Supply: Rearm will be from COP Dagger 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 Dagger
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

[HM1 (Ret) Speirs]

The Peloponnesian's would've had cooler OBJ names like Dilophosaurus