WARNO OPERATION SUNDOWN 01-25 MSOT 8311 LEGION

[Capt Boyle]

WARNING ORDER
MSOT 8311 Legion

 

SITUATION: The situation in Venezuela has spiralled rapidly. In the aftermath of 8313's operation and Strike Package Asteroid, widespread uprisings began in cities across the country as the government lost much of its credibility, but critically, not the loyalty of most of its forces. There are reports of fighting in at least 12 major cities, and opposition groups have proclaimed a "Salvation Unity Government" in three of them. The loyalist Venezuelan government forces are trying to crush this revolt as quickly and as brutally as possible, with an estimated 1,260 dead in the last 24 hours. Washington is unwilling to allow this slaughter to continue and has authorized the Arlington ARG to establish a Humanitarian Safe Zone around the city of San Antero.
 

ENEMY: The main OPFOR in this AO are elements of the 12th Caribbean Ranger, 13th Infantry, and 14th Mechanized Infantry Brigades, of the 1st Infantry Division of the Venezuelan Army, and the Venezuelan Air Force is theoretically capable of responding within 30 mins. The 1st Infantry is a combined arms mechanized force with BMP-3s, BTR-80As, T-72B1s, and artillery support, with light airmobile forces reported nearby. 

 

FRIENDLY:

Arlington Amphibious Ready Group (USS Arlington, USS Tripoli, USS Liberty, and USS John Basilone)

15th MEU

Venezuelan Opposition forces

 

MISSION:

MSOT 8311 will

Scout OBJ LUMBER and ensure there are no additional forces in the forest

Deny OPFOR the use of MSR BOLIVAR for reingofrcements
Be ready for possible further tasking

160th SOAR will

Support MSOT 8311

Support the 15th MEU's landings

Be ready for possible further tasking

 

COMMANDERS INTENT:
Secure the Western flank for the 15th MEU's landings and prevent enemy reinforcements from reaching the landing zone.

 

RECONNAISSANCE:
The accuracy of enemy positions along the front lines is based on possibly outdated intel given the fluid situation, and it should not be heavily relied upon. 

 

8311 AO

 

WEATHER:

Clear
27SEP24 IU
05:00

 

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
N/A

 

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
N/A

 

Code Words
SHATTER: Sending station is combat ineffective.
HAVOC: Comms compromised, scramble comms.

 

END WARNING ORDER