OPERATIONS ORDER
Vietnam War Theatre (1955-1975), Crimson River

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Situation

Background Information

Elements of US Army are currently station at Fire Support Base Quan Loi, a riverside outpost upriver from the Mekong Delta. 9th Infantry division elements here have been tasked with intercepting VC supply lines into the Mekong Delta. US Navy have reported limited but effective fire from the Eastern Delta bracketing supply vessels inbound to Saigon and Pleiku and until further notice are unable to safely conduct logistic operations. Reports suggest that the VC have 1 dispersed battery of 3 guns actively conducting operations but suspect more may be stashed or being unloaded in the area. Until this battery is destroyed there will be no Air Support from Pleiku Airbase due to the supply issues.

Three-Star Rating Key
☆ Minimal presence expected
☆☆ Moderate presence expected
☆☆☆ Primary focus of the operation

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Operational Assessment
Combat Intensity: ☆☆
Roleplay Emphasis: ☆
Difficulty: ☆☆

Friendly Forces

9th Infantry Division - US Army squad, callsign TANGO 1.

Supporting Assets

US Army is present in all military outposts.

Two PBR river patrol boats have been provided for the patrol.

Enemy Forces

Suspected VC

LASV / VC

Mission

Tasking

TANGO 1 is tasked with organising a river patrol into the Mekong Delta to locate and destroy the VC gun battery. TANGO 1 is also tasked with searching the immediate area of the guns to locate the VC supply lines.

End-state

Mission Completion is achieved when all VC operated guns in the Mekong Delta have been destroyed.

In the event of some or all of the VC operated guns remaining operational TANGO 1 are to rendezvous back with the patrol boats for extract

Execution

Commander's Intent
The intent for this mission is to clear out the naval batteries surrounding MeKong Delta.

Tasks and Sequencing
TANGO 1 will move via boat along Route MeKong, towards LZ Alpha. Once at LZ Alpha, TANGO 1-1 & TANGO 1-2 will move south along the designated route towards Objective Alpha (Mekong Delta). Once at the edge of Objective Alpha (Mekong Delta), TANGO 1-1 & TANGO 1-2 will simultaneously hit the town, with TANGO 1-1 clearing the west and TANGO 1-2 clearing the East. Once Objective Alpha (Mekong Delta) is clear, ALL CALLSIGNS will push SEE to the coast, before assaulting and clearing our way north east, working our way up the coast towards Obj Bravo (Tam Pep). Once TANGO 1-1 & TANGO 1-2 reach the edge of Obj Bravo (Tam Pep), they will hold before hitting it simultaneously, with TANGO 1-1 hitting the South Western edge & TANGO 1-2 hitting the North eastern end. Once Obj Bravo (Tam Pep) is clear, ALL CALLSIGNS will proceed North East towards the last of the known naval batteries, before pushing further North West towards Obj Charlie (Quan Bo). Once on the edge of Obj Charlie (Quan Bo), TANGO 1-1 & TANGO 1-2 will simultaneously hit the objective and secure the area. Once Obj Charlie (Quan Bo) is secure, ALL CALLSIGNS are to push west, back towards LZ Alpha for extract.

Administration/Logistics

Resupply
ALL CALLSIGNS will cross the LD fully loaded according to the units SOP. These supplies will come from the staging area. This basic load is expected to sustain the team throughout the mission, without support. There is a small possibility of aerial resupply, however this is no guarantee of this.

Medical
- Medical support will be conducted in field (PAK in Field)

Rules of Engagement
In accordance with SOP

Fire Support Plan
In accordance with SOP

Close Air Support
In accordance with SOP

Command/Signal

Communications Plan

Callsign	Primary Frequency	Superior Frequency	ACTUAL
TANGO 1	250mHz	40mHz	Sgt Dungworth (Ret.) Squad Commander (≤15)
TANGO 1-1	251mHz	250mHz	Cpl Melon Fireteam Leader (≤6)
TANGO 1-2	252mHz	250mHz	SP1 LegacyStetson Acting Fireteam Leader (≤5)

Considerations
In accordance with SOP