OPERATIONS ORDER
Operation Honeybadger (2001), Last Light (Part II)

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Situation

Background Information
In an effort to locate the survivors and cargo from the crashed C-130, we have encountered severe resistance from the local actors in the scope of Somali insurgents and local Bantu rebels that are locked in conflict against the Kenyan Defense Forces. After hunkering down in the jungles just north east of the abandoned airstrip on RV Paris, we have had an airdropped resupply paired with Harriers executing precision strikes to the east of our position in an effort to drive the Somali forces into chaos and disarray. However, with adverse weather approaching fast, the helicopters that are recovering the last of the located cargo to your west are the last birds we'll have on station for the time being. Locate the survivors, secure the area and EXFIL by any means necessary.

Friendly Forces
The platoon in the field has not been reinforced by any new combat or support personnel, and the only assistance they have received since last night is the airdropped resupply with the Chinooks leaving the AO as we speak due to adverse weather approaching fast.

Supporting Assets
The only other support we have is the forward detachments of the Kenyan Defense Forces located far west, roughly 15 km away from our current position. You should not count on them for any combat or logistical support at this time.

Enemy Forces
With the attention we gathered throughout the night, and the damage dealt by CAS during the early morning hours to the far east of our position, it is safe to say that the local Somali pirates and rebel fighters are mobilizing en masse to start combing through the area in an effort to locate and either kill or capture the QRF members.

Mission

Tasking
As such, it is imperative we get a move on and start destroying vital infrastructure and move onwards with locating the missing aircrew, making sure to drive the enemy into as much disarray as possible, so that the Kenyan Defense Forces can hopefully recapture and hold the sectors within the Kenyan-Somali border region.

End-state
Once you have located the aircrew, you will either hold out until weather clears up for an airlift out of the AO or try getting into contact with the Kenyan Defense Forces to relieve you on your current position.

Execution

Commander's Intent
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________ PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: The primary objective of our mission is to retrieve any potential survivors or sensitive intelligence from the previously downed NATO C-130, before returning to friendly forces. If we are unable to EVAC, we will ENDEX in field once we have secured safe harbor. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Tasks and Sequencing
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________ PHASE-0 (STARTEX): STARTEX will be conducted from harbor at RV PARIS first gear up before holding a platoon ARD in preparation for a potential enemy attack at dawn. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ PHASE 1: From RV PARIS the platoon will proceed to their first assault on POI Echo in search of potential survivors from the crash or intelligence on their whereabouts. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ PHASE 2: Upon securing POI Echo, Charlie platoon will continue to conduct a pincer assault on POI FOXTROT if further search is required. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ PHASE 3 (ENDEX): Upon securing POI Foxtrot, Charlie platoon will continue to conduct a withdrawal to either RV Prague or LZ Berlin depending on the situation at hand. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ NOTES: - Two ENDEX positions have been marked due to the unpredictable nature of the operation. - Specific section orders have not been provided as the scheme of movement and attack will be decided in-field. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Administration/Logistics

Resupply
We do not have any additional logistical support. Ammo Bearers are to be used as primary resupply.

Medical
We do not have any additional medical support. PAK in field.

Rules of Engagement
We do not have the facilities to accommodate any CPERS during this mission. Appropriate SOP to be followed.

Fire Support Plan
(none)

Close Air Support
(none)

Command/Signal

Communications Plan

Callsign	Primary Frequency	Superior Frequency	ACTUAL
CHARLIE 9	45mHz	37mHz	SFC Johnson Platoon Commander (≤32)
CHARLIE 1	250mHz	40mHz	SP1 Minipily Squad Leader (≤15)
CHARLIE 1-1	251mHz	250mHz	PFC Sack Fireteam Leader (≤6)
CHARLIE 1-2	252mHz	250mHz	SFC Jenkins Acting Fireteam Leader (≤5)
CHARLIE 2	260mHz	40mHz	Capt WhiteWolf Squad Leader (≤15)
CHARLIE 2-1	261mHz	260mHz	SP3 Ellpuk Fireteam Leader (≤6)
CHARLIE 2-2	262mHz	260mHz	MSP Mattjamco Acting Fireteam Leader (≤5)

Considerations
In accordance with SOP