OPERATIONS ORDER
Operation Honeybadger (2001), Asphyxiation

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Situation

Background Information
After reports of ambushed ANA Convoys East of Dilshad, High Command suspects Taliban trying to disrupt the secure corridor, which is one of the only routes to bring supplies to the remote ANA PBs east.

Friendly Forces
1x Reinforced Mech.-Inf Platoon, consisting of: 3x Rifle Squads 2x M2A2ODS "Bradley" 1x Ground-Borne EOD Team 1x CMT in 2x Ambulance Humvee 1x Support Engineer Team, responsible for Infil

Supporting Assets
-Possible remnants of ANA Convoys

Enemy Forces
-Defensive positions along the ridgelines -IEDs and mines along the MSRs -Infantry in Cells hiding out in urban areas or the mountainous regions -Highly modified Technicals with mounted Autocannons and Turrets

Mission

Tasking
-Main OBJ: drive Taliban from sector and create safe passage for ANA Convoys -Side OBJ: find and secure lost ANA Convoys and equipment Should retrieval of equipment not be easily possible, demolition is permitted

End-state
-Secure Sector upheld -Main Taliban presence eliminated

Execution

Commander's Intent
The purpose of this mission is to secure free passage for ANA convoys moving along the corridor east of Dilshad. This involves eliminating Taliban presence in this area. Decisive to this operation is the establishment of control at hill 2160 (grid figures 121-117), Hill 2453 (grid figures 118-112), and Hill 2140 (grid figures 123-107). The control of these hills is supported by securing Objective "Buzzard", Objective "Chicken" and Objective "Goose".

Tasks and Sequencing
PHASE 1 Movement of march from CAMP COALITION to DISMOUNT EAGLE is: KNIGHT 1, BERSERKER mounted in BLACKSMITH's trucks, VIKING, HUNTER, STARLIGHT, KNIGHT 9. At DISMOUNT EAGLE, BERSERKER moves along their assigned waypoints. At Phase line 1, BERSERKER will have cleared OBJECTIVE BUZZARD whilst also blocking any Taliban forces reacting from North, Northeast, East, Southeast and South. This will allow KNIGHT to move up to Ishfaq without immediate threats and HUNTER to safely continue their search for IEDs. KNIGHT stays close to, and preferably north of, DISMOUNT EAGLE due to perceived IED and RPG threats until OBJECTIVE BUZZARD has been cleared. During this period, KNIGHT scans the mountain sides for enemy fortifications and battle positions. Initial focus is Hill 2158 (grid figures 113-106). This will reduce the threat to BERSERKER and allow for safer demining and logistical operations. Once DISMOUNT EAGLE has been cleared, KNIGHT may move further east, though mindful of the IED threat in areas not cleared by HUNTER. HUNTER, in cooperation with BERSERKER, clears the road going through OBJECTIVE BUZZARD. This will allow safe passage for BLACKSMITH and STARLIGHT to the objective. PHASE 2 BERSERKER moves to secure Hill 2153 and Hill 2140, as well as to clear OBJECTIVE CHICKEN with the support of KNIGHT. BERSERKER is to also secure Hill 2160 during this phase, but due to operational distance, such movements may not commence fully until KNIGHT is able to support this movement. At the end of Phase 2, BERSERKER has secured key terrain and with this disallowed Taliban's capabilities to reinforce the sector. BERSERKER will also have secured and destroyed any and all weapons caches believed to be situated in OBJECTIVE CHICKEN. KNIGHT will support BERSERKER's taskings, particularly their movement north to secure Hill 2160 by locating and assuming good support-by-fire positions. This tasking, and particularly the movement along or across roads must be considered high risk, though, and should be coordinated with HUNTER to prevent untimely loss of vehicles, equipment and lives. KNIGHT's support is instrumental during this phase to ensure BERSERKER's safety and our company's integrity. HUNTER will during this phase continue clearing main roads. Priority is to ensure safe movement between BLUFOR elements, then to clear all roads with suspected IED threat (marked with yellow lines on attached illustrations). HUNTER might at periods find themselves distanced from other active combat elements, and must for that reason remain vigilant throughout this phase. HUNTER's contributions will ensure safe movement for KNIGHT, BLACKSMITH and STARLIGHT. PHASE 3 BERSERKER initiates assault on OBJECTIVE GOOSE from three axes of movement: BERSERKER 1 assaults from the south, bypassing the town and establishing a blocking manoeuvre east of the objective to protect remaining elements from potential quick reaction forces; BERSERKER 2 assaults from the southwest and secures the south and south-eastern corners of the objective; BERSERKER 3 assaults from the west and secures the northern and western sides of the objective. Movement of BERSERKER 1 may be supported by BLACKSMITH on request. At the end of Phase 3, BERSERKER will have completely secured OBJECTIVE GOOSE and established a checkpoint at the eastern limit of assault. Successful completion of these tasks imply full restoration of control in this corridor. KNIGHT supports the assault on OBJECTIVE GOOSE by assuming good support-by-fire positions west or southwest of the objective. KNIGHT's support at this point ensures that BERSERKER may focus on the assault, and is as such crucial for success.

Administration/Logistics

Resupply
BERSERKER is asked to be ready for foot movements and clearance of fortifications along mountainous terrain. Leaders must keep in mind, though, that LOGPAKs might be restricted due to high IED probability along key roads. All elements are, for this reason, asked to send requests for LOGPAK early. Initial position for logistical elements will be DISMOUNT EAGLE.

Medical
Ground-based CMT STARLIGHT is available throughout this operation for support. Do note, however, that STARLIGHT's movement might be restricted due to high IED probability along key roads. Initial position for the CMT will be DISMOUNT EAGLE.

Rules of Engagement
Due to the presence of civilians as well as potential remnants of missing ANA convoys, all elements are asked to ensure positive ID before engaging potential targets. Enemy caches are to be blown up, though considerations to civilian infrastructure must be made when possible.

Fire Support Plan
In accordance with SOP

Close Air Support
In accordance with SOP

Command/Signal

Communications Plan

Callsign	Primary Frequency	Superior Frequency	ACTUAL
VIKING 9	45mHz	37mHz	Maj Korean Falcon Company Commander (≤64)
BERSERKER 9	40mHz	37mHz	LtCol James Platoon Leader (≤45)
BERSERKER 1	250mHz	40mHz	SSG Johnson Squad Leader (≤15)
BERSERKER 1-1	251mHz	250mHz	PFC ryyszla Fireteam Leader (≤6)
BERSERKER 1-2	252mHz	250mHz	SP3 Veagance Acting Fireteam Leader (≤5)
BERSERKER 2	260mHz	40mHz	MSG Crossy Squad Leader (≤15)
BERSERKER 2-1	261mHz	260mHz	SP2 Sean Fireteam Leader (≤6)
BERSERKER 2-2	262mHz	260mHz	SP3 Clarke Acting Fireteam Leader (≤5)
BERSERKER 3	270mHz	40mHz	2Lt SkullCollector Squad Leader (≤15)
BERSERKER 3-1	271mHz	270mHz	SSG Hrusi Fireteam Leader (≤6)
BERSERKER 3-2	272mHz	270mHz	SP2 B.Miller Acting Fireteam Leader (≤5)
KNIGHT 9	361mHz	37mHz	MSP Mattjamco AFV Section Commander
KNIGHT 1	362mHz	361mHz	Sgt Jochem (Ret.) AFV Crewman (Commander)
HUNTER 9	60mHz	37mHz	MSP Dreolic Infantry Team Leader (≤8)
BLACKSMITH 4-1	71mHz	70mHz	SP2 Chelmy (Ret.) Logistics Support Chief
STARLIGHT 4-2	72mHz	70mHz	SP1 Yoi Blackkit CMT Leader

Considerations
CHAIN OF COMMAND: VIKING 9, BERSERKER 9, BERSERKER 8, BERSERKER 1, BERSERKER 2, BERSERKER 3. If further succession of command is necessitated, remaining elements should contact CROSSROAD on frequency 87 and initiate a tactical withdrawal from the AO. MISSION COMMAND FREQUENCIES: FREQ 45 - VIKING 9, BERSERKER 9, KNIGHT, HUNTER FREQ 70 - VIKING 8, BERSERKER 8, BLACKSMITH, STARLIGHT FREQ 87 - VIKING 8, CROSSROAD SMOKE SIGNALS Purple: Mass Casualty Incident Blue/Green: Friendly Position Orange/Yellow: Vehicle requiring assistance Red: Enemy position SPRAY PAINT/ FLAG COLOURS Red: Active Mine/IED Green: Defused Mine/IED Blue: Safe path