OPERATIONS ORDER
Operation Fault Line (2018), Carpe Diem

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Situation

Background Information
WIth the YFF seizing the hills east of KalaeNoowi, the only road into the hills has been cut off for the IS forces that are sandwiched between us and the YFF, meaning they won't be able to send QRF if we move into the area. Unsure what the YFF next moves are, HQ has moved a nearby squad with a sniper attachment from COP Raven to take the area.

Friendly Forces
1x MRZR 4

Supporting Assets
Checkpoints to the south, YNA and Army occupied, but only acts are early warning forces if any IS forces attempt to breach into our territory. Kinduf airbase on standby.

Enemy Forces
Patrol camps, small infantry groups and offroad technicals. No enemy QRF expected due to the terrain.

Mission

Tasking
Push the frontline forward.

End-state
After desired progress has been achieved, await friendly reinforcements and exfill by air to FOB Fabiano for debriefing.

Execution

Commander's Intent
The purpose of this operation is to extend our northeastern territory through the capture of compounds Iron and steel, the destruction of surrounding outposts, and elimination of any remaining Islamic State forces in the region. Baker squad is tasked with pursuing IS forces as far east as possible, avoiding contact with the town Zarath to the north. To better facilitate the assigned operation, Baker squad has been provided a rough set of AO intel to act upon. The provided information is not expected to be a complete representation of the AO and provided positions are reported to be estimates only.

Tasks and Sequencing
PHASE 0: Preparation - ALL CALLSIGNS ensure adequate supplies on person to sustain operations without logistic support through phase 2B. -- Any additional support required for adequate load bearing is to be communicated to BAKER 1. - ARCHER 1-3 will be provided with 1x MRZR 4 to facilitate expedient repositioning. Adequate supplies to sustain operations without logistic support entirely should be loaded prior to PHASE 1. PHASE 1A: MOVEMENT TO CAMP A - Maintaining stealth for as long as possible, BAKER 1 departs E towards RP-1. - ARCHER 1-3 provides overwatch for BAKER 1's movement via OP-A or comparable location. Actions on being discovered in Phase 1 or 2: squad-level bound towards, and capture Camp A. PHASE 1B: ELIMINATE CAMP A - Maintaining stealth for as long as possible, BAKER 1-1 and BAKER 1-2 capture Camp A via their marked approaches. - ARCHER 1-3 advises on enemy positioning to better facilitate stealth maintenance through the assault. Actions on being discovered in Phase 1 or 2: squad-level bound towards, and capture Camp A. PHASE 2A: MOVEMENT TO COMPOUND IRON - Maintaining stealth for as long as possible, BAKER 1-1 and BAKER 1-2 move to COMPOUND Iron via the marked Primary Route. -- Should BAKER 1's presence have been discovered, move via the marked Alternate Route.BAKER 1-2 opens as BOF element. - ARCHER 1-3 repositions to advise on defenses and provide overwatch for movement towards compound Iron. Suggested location: Camp A. Actions on being discovered in Phase 3: move via marked alternate route if possible, squad bound to compound Iron. PHASE 2B: COMPOUND IRON & CAMP B - BAKER 1-1 & BAKER 1-2 clear COMPOUND Iron of IS forces acting on intel from ARCHER 1-3. - ARCHER 1-3 eliminates key targets in and surrounding COMPOUND IRON and CAMP B. - Movement to Camp B should be conducted via marked primary route unless contact is in excess of provided intel. - Marked alternate route provides greater cover and concealment, although more difficult terrain and less visual vantage, should it be needed. Resupply will be requisitioned via DZ Stone once COMPOUND Iron and Camp B are secure. PHASE 3: SECTOR RECON - BAKER 1 adopts an ARD around Camp B. - ALL CALLSIGNS recon COMPOUND Steel and eastern AO, consolidating new information on map. - ARCHER 1-3 repositions to support eastern recon and provide overwatch for assault on COMPOUND Steel. Suggested location: Camp B. PHASE 4A: Movement to COMPOUND Steel - BAKER 1 proceeds to COMPOUND Steel via marked Primary route. -- Marked Alternate route provides a secondary approach should it be needed, although with less cover to utilize. - ARCHER 1-3 advises on defenses and provides overwatch for movement towards COMPOUND Steel. Actions on contact: squad bound to COMPOUND Steel. PHASE 4B: CAPTURE COMPOUND Steel - BAKER 1-1 & BAKER 1-2 clear COMPOUND Steel of IS forces acting on intel from ARCHER 1-3. - ARCHER 1-3 eliminates key targets in and surrounding COMPOUND Steel. Resupply may be provided via DZ boulder if required. PHASE 5: UNKNOWN ACTIVITY Full actions in phase 5 and 6 are pending more complete intel. - BAKER 1-1 & BAKER 1-2 proceed to RP-Rock to either recon the northern AO or affect an assault acting on previously gathered intel. - ARCHER 1-3 eliminates camp C, camp D and camp E. Suggested location: Camp B. PHASE 6: EASTERN AO Full actions in phase 5 and 6 are pending more complete intel. - As time permits, BAKER 1-1 & BAKER 1-2 proceed east to clear any remaining IS forces. - ARCHER 1-3 assists with recon or target elimination as appropriate. Suggested location: OP-B & OP-C

Administration/Logistics

Resupply
LOGISTIC SUPPORT WILL BE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL COMPOUND IRON HAS BEEN CAPTURED AND ANY IMMEDIATE THREATS HAVE BEEN NEUTRALIZED. After compound iron has been captured, logistic support will be available via helicopter airdrop. All resupply requests will be consolidated through BAKER 1 and coordinated with CROSSROAD H. BAKER 1 will assist with carrying ammunition for the automatic rifleman.

Medical
COMPLETE MEDICAL SUPPORT WILL BE CONDUCTED IN FIELD (PAK IN FIELD ON).

Rules of Engagement
TO ASSIST BAKER SQUAD REMAIN UNDETECTED FOR THE OPENING PHASES, WEAPONS RED UNTIL FIRST CONTACT IS MADE.

Fire Support Plan
Fire support is unavailable for the duration of this operation.

Close Air Support
Close air support is unavailable for the duration of this operation.

Command/Signal

Communications Plan

Callsign	Primary Frequency	Superior Frequency	ACTUAL
BAKER 1	250mHz	40mHz	MSG mbaker5114 Squad Commander (≤15)
BAKER 1-1	251mHz	250mHz	MSG Kevin Fireteam Leader (≤6)
BAKER 1-2	252mHz	250mHz	MSP Mattjamco Acting Fireteam Leader (≤5)

Considerations
In accordance with SOP