OPERATIONS ORDER
Operation Fault Line (2018), Friend in Need (Part 2)

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Situation

Background Information
During the push into Zarath Valley, Archer ran in to increasing amount of IS forces when they got an unexpected break in the battle. Suspicious of a counter attack, Archer is to dig in, repel the suspected attack and then continue onward to clear out the valley and capture strategic hills overlooking the last remaining major city in IS hands, Kalae Noowi. A SOCOM AH-6 little got called in to provide recon and CAS.

Friendly Forces
1X MOTORISED PLATOON 1X M1240A1 MK. 19 (HQ) 2X M1237 (0-GPK/M2) 2X M1239 AUV (LOGI) 2x M113A3 (MEV) 1x AH-6 Little-bird

Supporting Assets
YFF IS FIGHTING IN THE HILLS, DON'T EXPECT ANY SUPPORT FROM THEM HOWEVER. USAF AT KINDUF AIRBASE CAN BE CALLED UP TO PREVENT MISSION FAILURE.

Enemy Forces
STANDARD INSURGENT FORCES CONSISTING OFF PATROL CAMPS IN HILLY TERRAIN, STATICS, (V)IEDS, OFFROAD TECHNICALS, SMALL NUMBER OF APCS/IFVS.

Mission

Tasking
- NEUTRALISE HOSTILE FORCES IN ZARATH. (SECONDARY) -DESTROY CAVES EXITS.

End-state
AFTER GAINING CONTROL OF ZARATH VALLEY, ENDEX IN THE FIELD.

Execution

Commander's Intent
The operation to clear out Zarath Valley of remaining hostiles continues. Intent is to sweep all remaining opfor garrisons and fortified positions whilst defending against likely QRFs from the main city of Kalae Noowi. Elements will need to be flexible in potential amendments to the below operation plan, based on opfor action and recce undertaken during the mission.

Tasks and Sequencing
Throughout, Victor callsigns will be attached to their designated squad, providing fire support and fast transit for casualties or assault teams; keep in mind Victor callsigns cannot load a full squad at one time due to our manpower replenishments. Jackdaw will be on hand for aerial recce and Close Air Support when required. Phase 1 Sees initial manoeuvre to sectors 9A and 9B, assigned to ARCHER 1 and ARCHER 2 respectively. Platoon will dig in and repel expected counter attack by opfor. Any positions exterior to these sectors will be considered based on live intelligence at the time. Phase 2 Will have the platoon spread out somewhat, with ARCHER 1 pushing out through Sectors Whiskey 1-2 with tasking to find a suspected cave network 'Chyna' and any entrances they may come across. ARCHER 2 Will continue CQB clearance of numbered sectors in the centre of the valley. Phase 3 scheme of manoeuvre will consist of Easternmost elements hitting Stronghold Lilac and any supporting structures whilst Westernmost elements provide supporting fire then move to hit Sec 17 to search for cave network 'Indya'. Elements will be assigned based on mission progress and momentum. Finally, PltHQ will make the decision to either assault and clear Obs Posts Daisy and Tulip and their sectors or have them dealt with using indirect fire and our supporting aerial asset. This may also be undertaken earlier in the mission if they pose a significant threat to our taskings.

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
ARCHER 9	40mHz	37mHz	MSP Mattjamco Platoon Commander (≤45)
ARCHER 1	250mHz	40mHz	MSG mbaker5114 Squad Leader (≤15)
ARCHER 1-1	251mHz	250mHz	SP3 Veagance Fireteam Leader (≤6)
ARCHER 1-2	252mHz	250mHz	SP3 Maximized Acting Fireteam Leader (≤5)
ARCHER 2	260mHz	40mHz	Cpl Gendalorf Squad Leader (≤15)
ARCHER 2-1	261mHz	260mHz	SP3 Ellpuk Fireteam Leader (≤6)
ARCHER 2-2	262mHz	260mHz	Pvt Lampion-IV Acting Fireteam Leader (≤5)
CASTLE 4	70mHz	43mHz	SP3 Kat Logistics Support Chief
ARCLIGHT 4-2	72mHz	70mHz	MSG Kevin CMT Leader

Considerations
In accordance with SOP