OPERATIONS ORDER
GWOT Theatre (2001-2028), Desert Thunder

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Situation

Background Information
ISAF forces have recently advanced into the Anizay region of Afghanistan—an area that had been under Taliban control for several years. Although the Afghan National Army (ANA), supported by U.S. Forces, briefly succeeded in securing the region, the gains were short-lived. When U.S. units were redirected to other operational priorities, the ANA was unable to hold the territory, allowing the Taliban to reassert control and re-establish their influence throughout the province. Approximately fifteen days ago, a British journalist conducting an investigative report in the area was captured by Taliban fighters. Intelligence suggests they are being held within one of the many fortified compounds used to coordinate insurgent activity in the region. In response, the UK government has authorized a targeted rescue mission. This operation is timed to coincide with broader coalition efforts to neutralize several key Taliban hardpoints, disrupt their command structure, and weaken their ability to contest ISAF operations in Anizay.

Five-Star Rating System

Combat Intensity: ☆☆☆☆ Roleplay Emphasis: ☆ Difficulty: ☆☆☆

Friendly Forces
1x Infantry Platoon 1x Helicopter flight equipped with AW149 Wildcat with 30mm cannon and Rocket pods.

Supporting Assets
1x Light Cavalry Troop will move to secure and defend FOB Obeh until relieved. They will then move to future taskings. No additional friendly forces in the AO at this time

Enemy Forces
Taliban militia. Dispersed across the AO but concentrated on the objectives.

Mission

Tasking
Military Intelligence has identified a series of Taliban strongpoints where the hostage is likely being held or moved between. These sites form part of a local command and logistics network that supports Taliban operations throughout the Anizay region. Disrupting these locations will not only increase the chances of locating the hostage, but also degrade the enemy’s ability to coordinate resistance against ISAF forces. Main Effort
Locate and recover the hostage while disrupting Taliban activity throughout the AO. Objectives - Eliminate the local Taliban leader at his residence in the town of Bum to destabilize insurgent command and control. - Clear the Anizay Stronghold, a key defensive position and potential holding site for the hostage. - Identify and destroy the enemy weapon cache to reduce the Taliban’s immediate combat capability. - Destroy the IED Factory, disrupting the production and distribution of explosive devices used against ISAF and ANA forces. - Clear the Khas Stronghold, further degrading Taliban operational capacity and securing another potential hostage location. - Relieve the light cavalry at FOB Obeh and establish a defensive posture to repel any anticipated Taliban counterattack in response to ISAF activity.

End-state
Hostage recued and FOB Obeh secured.

Execution

Administration/Logistics

Resupply
In accordance with SOP

Medical
In accordance with SOP

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
CHARLIE 9	40mHz	37mHz	SSG Johnson Platoon Commander (≤32)
CHARLIE 1	250mHz	40mHz	Squad Leader (≤15)
CHARLIE 2	260mHz	40mHz	SFC Kevin Squad Leader (≤15)

Considerations
In accordance with SOP