WARNO OPERATION SUNDOWN 02-25 MSOT 8312 VIKING

[MSgt Falconer]

WARNING ORDER
MSOT 8312 Viking

 

SITUATION: The situation in Venezuela has only further deteriorated, turning into an all-out civil war. While most of the Venezuelan armed forces remained loyal to Caracas and President Maduro, some did break away, and many ad-hoc militias have formed. Officially, while the United States has recognized the opposition group's Salvation Unity Government (SUG) as the legitimate government of Venezuela, we are not to engage any Venezuelan forces outside of a 4km exclusion zone from the San Antero Port. However, Washington has concluded that the SUG will not last long without support. As such, we have been ordered to provide clandestine support for the SUG forces outside of the exclusion zone. All ground forces are to ensure that there are no identifiable markings on their person that can tie them back to US military forces while deployed outside of the exclusion zone. 

 

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. 

Garrison at OBJ SALAMANDER are members of the 12th Carribean Rangers. One of the more capable and well equipped light infantry forces in the Venezuelan military. Expect a higher level of NVG capability.
Intel suggest prescence of light scout/attack helicopters. If these are encountered on site they are to be destroyed. 

Enemy has access to MANPADS, 160th will need to excercise caution and altitude awareness.

 

FRIENDLY:

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

15th MEU

Venezuelan Opposition (SUG) forces

 

MISSION:

MSOT 8312 will
Conduct a raid on OBJ SALAMANDER
Kill or Capture CAPT JUAN MENDOZA (BOXER)

 

160th SOAR will

Provide support for MSOT 8312

 

COMMANDERS INTENT:

Degrade Venezuelan forces ability to traverse waterways.

 

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The accuracy of enemy positions along the front lines is based on possibly outdated intel given the fluid situation, and it should not be heavily relied upon.

 

8312 AO

 

OBJ SLAMANDER

CAPT JUAN MENDOZA

 

WEATHER:

Clear
04OCT24 IU
22:00

 

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
Only OPFOR-style weaponry is allowed outside the exclusion zone.
AK pattern rifles as well as RPG-7s with assorted ammunition will be available at staging area.

 

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
N/A

 

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

 

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