OPORD OPERATION GUIDING LIGHT 03 -23 MSOT 8313

[MSgt Falconer]

OPERATION ORDER

 

DATE OF OPERATION

OTL: 10JUN23
UTO: 19SEP21

 

ORIENTATION:

1. SITUATION
a. Enemy Forces

SALUTE
Size: Unknon, presumed platoon+
Activity: Defending strongpoints
Location: W AO MAINE
Unit: Venezuelan 3rd Marine Brigade
Time: 06:30
Equipment: Eastern Block Small Arms, Light vehicles, AAVs, 

DRAW-D (Defend, Reinforce, Attack, Withdraw, and Delay):
Defend: Enemy will defend in place
Reinforce: Enemy can reinforce, most likely via ground vehicle along the MSR
Attack,: Enemy's ability to attack is severely diminished
Withdraw: Enemy is unlikely to withdraw as they have no real place to withdraw to.

Delay: Unknown

EMLCOA (Enemy Most Likely Course of Action):
Enemys most likely course of action is to defend their strongpoints in an attempt to bog down our assault and inflict unsustainable casualties
EMDCOA (Enemy Most Dangerous Corse of Action):
Enemys most dangerous course of action is that they successfully bog us down.

 

b.Friendly Forces
Higher mission: Clear the island of San Esperito of hostile forces
Adjacent Units: 24th MEU
Supporting Units: 24th MEU, 160th SOAR

c. Attachments & Detachments
N/A

d. Civilian Considerations
Try to not willfully destroy civilian habitats

2. MISSION

HADES is tasked with clearing south from FOB EXOTIC towards OBJ OAK and OBJ PINE alongside an LAV unit from the 24th MEU.

3. EXECUTION
a. Commander's Intent
My intention is to advance along the Western MSR, acting as a screening force for the LAV. 
b. Concept of the Operation

- Scheme of Maneuver
HADES will advance mounted towards OBJ OAK. Approx. 200m before the OBj HADES will dismount and act as a screening force for the LAV.
HADES will clear OBJ OAK while marines and LAV provide cover and blocking position.
HADES will remount and continue towards OBJ PINE.
OBJ PINE will be breached with Frame Chage from the North and cleared of enemy forces. Marines and LAV will again provide cover and blocking position.

 

- Fire Support Plan
Per established JTAC Channels

c. Tasks

1. Clear OBJ OAK
2. Clear OBJ PINE
3. Standby for potential furhter tasking from ROUNDTABLE.

 

d. Coordinating Instructions
    Tactical Control Measures

4. ADMINISTRATION & LOGISTICS
a. Administration

- Casualties

To be treated by self aid followed by SARC aid

- Enemy Prisoners Of War (EPOWs) 
To be handed over to Team HQ ASAP

 

b. Asset Request
N/A

5. COMMAND & SIGNAL
a. Signal

-Radio Frequencies
As per established SOP
-Smoke Notation
As per SOP

-Paint Notation
As per SOP

b. Command
-Location of Command
Where I feel like
-Succession of Command
Me.

 

END OPERATION ORDER