OPERATIONS ORDER
Operation Vertex, Day 8

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Situation

Background Information
UNITAF success in neutralising Nationalist presence toward the South coast of the Chernarus region has led to UEF forces being stretched thin in the North. Russian-backed ChDKZ forces have noticed this and taken advantage, pushing into the unclaimed Northern territory and seizing land. A UEF Combat Outpost at Devil's Castle- named COP Hades- has been taken by ChDKZ forces and drone footage has revealed AA sites being assembled. Since we cannot afford a hostile presence so close to our Airbase, UNITAF will mobilise a large force to push out East and take several objectives with the intent of pushing ChDKZ forces back into Russian-claimed territory whilst acting as a show of force to prevent further incursions towards UEF land.

Friendly Forces
1x Airborne Infantry Platoon -- 2x Rifle Squads -- 1x Weapons Squad 1x Command Element with FAC and PltSgt 2x FAC MRAP 4x4 1x MEDICAL MRAP 2x A-10-C 1x UH-60 MERT 6x MH-6 on Standby

Supporting Assets
UEF troops will move to hold COP Hades once UNITAF teams move back to Johnston Airbase for ENDEX.

Enemy Forces
ChDKZ are expected to field heavy armour and helicopters alongside a large ground troop presence. Nationalists are dug in around Gvozdno with their usual equipment, but with only a light garrison in comparison to their Southern pockets.

Mission

Tasking
UNITAF will be tasked with securing COP Hades along with the Nationalist town of Gvozdno and the Oil Fields to the North. Heavy enemy reinforcements are expected so this deployment will also act as a show of force to the Russian-backed ChDKZ. Most civilians have evacuated due to sporadic firefights between the Nationalists and ChDKZ but some may remain hidden so wanton collateral destruction is forbidden. Primary Tasking -Secure the military-held objectives East of UEF territory; -Secure COP Hades -Secure the Oil Fields -Secure Gvozdno -Secure the Nationalist FOB at Gvozdno. -Destroy ChDKZ reinforcements pushing toward UEF territory. Secondary Tasking -Secure intelligence on ChDKZ forces and take POWs where possible. -Evacuate any civilians caught in the fighting.

Execution

Commander's Intent
The purpose of this mission, is to repel a ChDKZ advance on UEF territory and to deny them the capture of key installations in Nationalist Claim Zone (NCZ). The intent is to do so with maximum impact on ChDKZ forces to deter any future operations against UEF territory. In doing so the minimum damage to buildings and facilities, and while protecting the lives of civilians and EPOWs.

Tasks and Sequencing
Phase 1 Re-capture of COP Hades All OUTLAW callsigns to move on-foot from Johnson Air Base. - Outlaw 1: Move in formation, joint assault from assigned Sector (North) - Outlaw 2: Move in formation, joint assault from assigned Sector (South) - Outlaw 3: Move in formation, joint assault from assigned Sector (West) - Outlaw 9: Move behind formation. - GROUNDHOG: Grounded due to AA - GUARDIAN: Grounded due to AA, Medical MRAP as Backup Phase 2 Hold and Reinforce COP Hades, Re-capture Oil Fields EXPECT heavy enemy push from Eastern MSRs. - Outlaw 1: Move north, establish an OP to RECCE Oil Fields, report in, assault, capture - Outlaw 2: Provide 360 security at COP Hades, prepare to move north to assist at Oil Fields - Outlaw 3: Hold COP Hades, monitor East for Enemy Movement toward ChDKZ Border - Outlaw 9: Observe Phase 2 AO, ensure FAC is in position for CAS - GROUNDHOG: Ensure one air-frame is airborne at all time, on standby to West of Johnston Airbase for CAS as requested by OUTLAW 9 JULIETT - GUARDIAN: On-standby both airborne and MRAP, stationed from Johnston or COP Hades. Phase 3 Secure Gvosdno, Nationalist FOB - Outlaw 1 & 2 on Clearance Duties - Outlaw 3 to Establish Base of Fires - All other callsigns Supporting

Administration/Logistics

Resupply
All teams should step off from JAB with TACSOP loadings, All teams with the exception of OUTLAW 1 can keep load carry below 32kgs due to early LOGPAK planned at COP Hades. OUTLAW 1 will miss this LOGPAK due to RECCE tasking at PHASE 2. The Platoon Sergeant will coordinate an early LOGPAK at COP Hades in Phase 1 and into Phase 2 tasking, including a full LOGPAK for all teams being readied at COP Hades as required. Outlaw 3 will be sustained by the PltSgt at their Base of Fire position. Phase 2, Phase 3 LOGPAK will be moved from COP Hades to forward positions as and when teams secure forward positions.

Medical
The primary method of MEDIVAC is the airborne Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT) CS: GUARDIAN, through the Company Forward Air Controller. The secondary method of MEDIVAC is the ground based MRAP Medical team CS: GUARDIAN, again through the Company RADOP.

Rules of Engagement
EPWs must be turned over to COP Hades for evacuation.

Fire Support Plan
In accordance with SOP

Close Air Support
Close Air Support provided by the USAF is available through the Company Forward Air Controller OUTLAW 9J in the form of a flight of A10-C.

Command/Signal

Communications Plan

Callsign	Primary Frequency	Superior Frequency	ACTUAL
OUTLAW 9	40mHz	37mHz	LtCol James Platoon Commander (≤45)
OUTLAW 1	250mHz	40mHz	PFC Trifle (Ret.) Squad Leader (≤15)
OUTLAW 1-1	251mHz	250mHz	SP3 Trustii (Ret.) Fireteam Leader (≤6)
OUTLAW 1-2	252mHz	250mHz	Pvt majkel Fireteam Leader (≤6)
OUTLAW 2	260mHz	40mHz	SPC Deksterus (Ret.) Squad Leader (≤15)
OUTLAW 2-1	261mHz	260mHz	PFC Cross (Ret.) Fireteam Leader (≤6)
OUTLAW 2-2	262mHz	260mHz	SP3 Pete (Ret.) Fireteam Leader (≤6)
OUTLAW 3	270mHz	40mHz	SP3 Link (Ret.) Squad Leader (≤15)
GUARDIAN 9	60mHz	37mHz	MSP Nomad Rotary Crew Chief (General)

Considerations
Succession of Command The succession of command is the PltCO, PltSgt, Outlaw 1 SL, 2 SL, 3SL and then by rank. The Ground Forces Commander will be BF Tracked as OUTLAW 9 ACTUAL and located centrally between OUTLAW 1, 2, 3. Signal - Green Smoke: Friendly Position - Purple Smoke: MCI - White Smoke: Concealment - Red Smoke: CAS Target Identification