Capt Hart Posted May 8, 2024 WARNING ORDER MSOT 8313 HADES & 160th SOAR 11MAY24 0900 IGT SITUATION 3d MRB is participating in training exercises with the 13th MEU (SOC) to improve amphibious capabilities when conducting littoral operations against a conventional opponent. This operation intends to assess the ability of each unit to conduct supported raids against large conventional OPFOR clusters, using the full spectrum of unit capabilities. ENEMY: A Russian Battalion Tactical Group (BTG) consisting of Mechanized Infantry, reinforced by Light Infantry and Armor, is holding the SE Island of Tanoa. Preemptive raids by the 3d MRB & 160th SOAR have resulted in OPFOR sustaining the loss of: The entirety of their maintenance section, 80% of their AA Assets, nearly 70% of their Armored & Mechanized assets, and over a company's worth of infantry (Approx. 4 Platoons EKIA). A Russian Naval Infantry Battalion (VMF) is attempting to reinforce the BTGs dwindling defenses. FRIENDLY: 3d MRB will assist the 13th MEU in conducting an amphibious landing of the SE Tanoan island staging from the SW island. The 13th MEU's Bravo & Charlie companies, supported by 13th MEU ACE, conducted a successful amphibious landing and advanced to the outskirts of Harcourt and Lijnhaven. Alpha company landed behind the advance and reinforced the center of the island. MISSION MSOT 8313 Hades & 160th SOAR will conduct a raid on the VMF Platoon IVO Kotomo IOT 1. Prevent OPFOR from reinforcing Harcourt 2. Prevent OPFOR from engaging 13th MEU assets advancing on Harcourt from across the bay RECONNAISSANCE The reconnaissance picture is provided using full spectrum intelligence analysis relying most heavily on SIGINT, and HUMINT, in the form of 13th MEU Force Reconnaissance Elements. Markings of enemy positions are expected to be accurate at ± 25 meters AO: MSOT 8313 OBJ Image 1 MSOT 8313 OBJ Image 2 MSOT 8313 OBJ Image 3 OPFOR Unit Losses: WEATHER Clear Skies Moderate Sea State SPECIAL EQUIPMENT 2x Thermals, either sights or binos, authorized SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS MSOT 8313 may deploy from MSOT 8311's staging area if an amphibious insertion is desired. END WARNING ORDER
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