WARNORD OP Guiding Light - 01-23 - MSOT 8313

[Capt Boyle]

WARNING ORDER
MSOT 8313
 
1. SITUATION

a. Overview: Venezuelan forces have seized control of the island of San Esperito and are fortifying their positions before the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit arrives in force. They are concentrating the forces in the two major cities and are working to solidify their control over the island. We are conducting operations to undermine the Venezuelan influence and control over the island.

 

b. The Area of Interest is the town of Gran Callao.

 

c. Area of Operations is AO MAINE.

 

• The terrain is small mountains, dense jungles, and urban areas.
• Weather is expected to be clear with no chance of rain.
• The time will be 0200 on the 16th of September.

 
d. Enemy Forces

• Venezuelan 3rd Marine Brigade is attempting to fortify its positions and working with local collaborators to solidify the Venezuelan political position on the island, likely in preparation for a referendum on annexation. In an effort to improve their position, the Venezuelans have agreed to work with a local drug smuggling ring. Light Venezuelan infantry has been seen in the town of Gran Callao, as well as members of the Los Chacales Cartel. Airmobile troops and light aircraft have been spotted at the St. George’s Airstrip South of the town and mechanized forces have been seen to the East in the city of Marilla

 

e. Friendly Forces

• There are no friendly forces currently in the AO 

 
f. Attachments and Detachments

• 160th SOAR

 
2. MISSION.
Alpha Company (WHO) is attempting to degrade Venezuelan forces (WHAT) in AO MAINE (WHERE) in preparation for the 24th MEU’s landings (WHY).

 

3. EXECUTION.
a. Concept of Operations.
MSOT 8313 is tasked with securing the bank building (OBJ MORGAN) in the town of Gran Callao, destroying any and all Los Chacales Cartel assets. And detaining the bank manager for interrogation. We have reliable intelligence that the Venezuelans have reached a deal with the cartel where in exchange for the Venezuelan military aiding in their drug smuggling efforts, the cartel will use their connections on the island to influence or coerce the majority of the islanders to support the annexation on the island. Dealing significant damage to the cartel’s assets on the island will likely deter them from following through on the agreement.

 

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

 

Map of AO MAINE as of 0100 

 

8313 AO
 

 

OBJ MORGAN via drone as of 0145
Bank building

 

Cartel boathouse
 

 

4. SUSTAINMENT.
a. Logistics

1. Transportation:  Method of transporting will be done by aerial assets of the 160th SOAR or boat.
2. Supply: Rearm will be from USS Farragut 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. USS Farragut
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