OPERATIONS ORDER
World War Theatre (1930-1945), Operation Agreement

Following the fall of Tobruk to Jerry in June, the strategic situation in the Western Desert remains fluid. Eighth Army has established defensive positions at El Alamein, whilst enemy forces consolidate their gains and attempt to exploit towards the Suez Canal. Intelligence reports indicate significant Axis air assets have been moved forward to captured aerodromes around Tobruk to support forthcoming offensive operations. The enemy's extended supply lines and concentration of materiel at forward positions present lucrative targets for special operations designed to disrupt and deceive.

Combined Operations Headquarters has directed a coordinated series of raids along the North African littoral, codenamed Operation AGREEMENT, scheduled for mid-September. Your unit's mission forms part of the deception and preparatory phase, designed to stretch enemy defences, create alarm and despondency amongst garrison troops, and draw attention away from the main landings. Recent liaison with local irregular forces operating from the Jebel has secured limited vehicular support and a forward mounting base west of the Tobruk perimeter.

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

LIMA is a reinforced special service commando section consisting of approximately sixteen highly trained personnel organised into two teams, with third team serving as over-watch marksmen.

Local irregular forces: remnants of the Senussi-aligned resistance operating from STARTEX position (identified oasis west of Tobruk) - have provided the mounting base and motor transport. These indigenous allies are not considered reliable for combat operations but have demonstrated competence in local navigation and have provided valuable intelligence on enemy routines and patrol patterns. No formal command relationship exists; cooperation is strictly liaison basis.

No direct fire support, close air support, or quick reaction forces are available. The nearest friendly positions are Eighth Army lines at El Alamein, approximately 300 miles east. Wireless communication with higher headquarters will be sporadic at best. LIMA operates independently and must rely entirely upon its own resources.

The Tobruk sector is held by elements of the Deutsche Afrika Korps and associated Luftwaffe units. Following the capture of the fortress in June, Jerry has established a substantial garrison estimated at approximately divisional strength, with combat elements, supply echelons, and air assets concentrated within the perimeter and at outlying positions.

Ground Forces: Primary enemy composition consists of German infantry and motorized units, supported by anti-aircraft batteries, coastal defence guns, and armoured car patrols. The enemy maintains a rapid reaction force of motorized infantry believed to be at least company strength, capable of swift deployment to threatened positions. German troops are well-disciplined, equipped with modern small arms, machine guns, mortars, and light artillery. Standard defensive positions include sandbagged strongpoints, slit trenches, wire obstacles, and minefields at key approaches.

Air Assets: Luftwaffe units have moved forward into captured aerodromes around Tobruk to support forthcoming operations. Intelligence indicates the presence of Sturzkampfgeschwader (dive-bomber) units equipped with Junkers Ju-87 Stuka aircraft, and possibly Jagdgeschwader (fighter) elements with Messerschmitt Bf-109 fighters. Ground support personnel include mechanics, armorers, and Luftwaffe security detachments. Airfields are defended by light flak positions and perimeter patrols.

Support Elements: Enemy logistics infrastructure includes ammunition dumps, fuel stores, vehicle parks, and supply depots scattered throughout the sector. Communications are maintained via wireless and landline, with signals discipline reportedly good. Medical facilities and prisoner-of-war cages are established within the main fortress area.

Enemy Expected Behaviour: German doctrine emphasizes aggressive response to partisan activity and raids. Once an alarm is raised, expect swift coordination between positions, immediate deployment of reserves, and determined pursuit of withdrawing forces. The enemy will likely treat any incursion as potentially part of larger offensive operations and react with appropriate force. Captured personnel can expect harsh interrogation by Abwehr or Sicherheitsdienst elements.

LIMA is tasked to: Conduct coordinated sabotage operations against Axis air and ground installations in the Tobruk sector during the period 0300-0800 hours, in order to destroy enemy aircraft, create alarm and confusion amongst garrison forces, and support deception operations for OPERATION AGREEMENT.

Specifically: Execute diversionary raid on Fort Solaro ammunition cache (OBJ BRONZE) to draw enemy reserves southward, followed by main assault on Fort Marcuca Aerodrome (OBJ GOLD) to destroy parked aircraft and aviation fuel stocks. If opportunity permits and casualties allow, neutralize Fort Marcuca garrison (OBJ SILVER).

Mission Success: LIMA successfully destroys enemy air assets at Fort Marcuca Aerodrome, inflicts maximum material damage and casualties, and withdraws intact to STARTEX position without compromise of OPERATION AGREEMENT's main objectives. Enemy garrison forces are left confused as to raid objectives and scale, believing the action to be isolated special forces harassment rather than preparatory to larger operations. All personnel return across the wire to friendly lines within 48 hours of mission completion.

Mission Failure or Compromise: Should the mission be aborted prior to execution or fail catastrophically, LIMA will disperse and exfiltrate individually or in pairs across the desert, utilizing escape and evasion procedures per standing orders. Personnel will make for pre-arranged emergency RV points and attempt to reach the wire through indigenous assistance or independent navigation. Under no circumstances are operational details regarding OPERATION AGREEMENT to be divulged if captured. Personnel will conduct standard SERE protocols: delay capture, deny intelligence, attempt detachment during transfer to permanent POW facilities.