OPERATIONS ORDER
Operation Honeybadger (2001), Battle of Basra (VI)

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Situation

Background Information
In the early hours of the morning following Bravo Platoon's capture of southern basra, american airial reconnaissance has informed British command of a potentially large scale Iraqi counterattack imminent from the Hussein airbase and Rumaila oil fields. British forces have rapidly deployed, intending to entrench, ambush and defend the city. However, due to increasingly worsening conditions, troops are expecting to encounter low visibility in thick sandstorm...

Five-Star Rating System

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

Mission

Execution

Commander's Intent
- Iraqi counterattack repelled. - Bravo platoon relieved from enemy assault.

Tasks and Sequencing
- Platoon to ambush attacking Iraqi forces from AP-1, AP-2 and AP-3. - Platoon to fall back from ambush positions and defend PL-3, PL-2 and PL-1. - Platoon to assault through AP-4. - Platoon to clear and secure compounds C-1 to C-9.

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
ALPHA 9	40mHz	37mHz	SFC Johnson Platoon Commander (≤32)
ALPHA 1	250mHz	40mHz	Sgt Jochem (Ret.) Squad Leader (≤15)
ALPHA 2	260mHz	40mHz	MSG Crossy Squad Leader (≤15)
ALPHA 3	270mHz	40mHz	Cpl Jeb Saur Squad Leader (≤15)
INDIA 9	60mHz	37mHz	Cpl DrJaffas Mortar Section Leader
LIMA 4	70mHz	43mHz	SP3 Kat Logistics Support Chief

Considerations
In accordance with SOP