WARNO OPERATION SUNDOWN 03-25 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 MAYNE are mostly second rate rear area security troops but have recently been bolstered by more high end troops in limited numbers. Expect a numerous but poorly organized response

 

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 MAYNE, destroying as many air assets as possible.
Secure the TOC located at OBJ MAYNE

 

160th SOAR will

Provide support for MSOT 8312

 

 

COMMANDERS INTENT:
Degrade Venezuelan CAS assets IOT take pressure of SUG forces whom lack AA
Conduct SSE to gather actionable intel for future operations

 

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The accuracy of enemy positions along the front lines is based on possibly outdated intel given the fluid situation, and it should not be heavily relied upon.

 

OBJ MAYNE 02,95

 

WEATHER:

Overcast

08OCT24 IU

17:00

 

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.
SUG Cell will provide a number of technicals to assist with mobility and firepower.

160th SOAR will man a civilian Mi-8 helicopter for cover insert of VIKING under guise of humanitarian relief transport

 

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

The Venezuelan loyalists are permitting a limited number of helicopters to cross into their territory to deliver humanitarian relief. We are taking advantage of this by loading VIKING onto one of these helos and inserting them to a rebel staging area. More information in brief before step off.

 

 

Code Words

SHATTER: Sending station is combat ineffective.

HAVOC: Comms compromised, scramble comms.

 

END WARNING ORDER