OPERATIONS ORDER
Vietnam War Theatre (1955-1975), Operation Red Horizon VII

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Situation

Background Information

The year is 1968, the USA never deployed to Vietnam. The USSR took the fall of Southern Vietnamese forces as an opportunity to forward deploy troops and reinforce their position in the Vietnamese peninsular. The PSRV welcomed this with arms open. Last week the PSRV formally invaded Laos and Cambodia, both nations governments quickly fell and both PSRV Forces and USSR Forces have begun reinforcing the area. Our Intelligence assets in the region believe that they may be staging for an attack on either Australia or The Philippines. This CANNOT happen

The USMC previously made a daring assault to capture FOB Marlboro and succeeded in leaving their mark on the conflict by succeeding with ease. However Intelligence is suggesting that this may have been a trap. The initial counter attack that was deterred appears to have been nothing more than a probe at or defences and we MUST prepare for more. Unfortunately our CAS elements have been grounded by poor weather at sea and fire support is being airlifted in from FSB Quan loi.

Reinforcements are enroute but will take 36 hours to mobilise and join you. KNIGHT 9 M48 Patton Yankee in 2 x CH-34 Seahorse to airlift supplies for the defence Hammer 81mm Mortar Section to be Airlifted in at the start of the OP

Five-Star Rating System

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

Friendly Forces
1st marine division platoon callsign MIKE supported by an M48 Patton KNIGHT 9

Supporting Assets
No Friendly forces are expected in the area

Enemy Forces
Combined USSR and PSRV Forces are expected in the area

Mission

Tasking
Defend FOB Marlboro for 36 hours until reinforcements can arrive

End-state
FOB Marlboro is defended

Execution

Tasks and Sequencing
ALL CALLSIGNS Will form up at RP -0 For last min briefing change This mission will day and night fighting >/b> PHASE 1 MIKE 1 Will Setup in the FOB Covering S-A And S- B MIKE 2 Will Setup in the FOB Covering S-C And S- D KNIGHT 9 Will Position them self to protect the main gate as well ready to support in sectors with vehicle the squads can not deal with. BISHOP 4 Will provide resupply positions through out the mission As Setting up extra defence position where possible. HAMMER 4-3 If active will provide mortar support and illumination if not active FO should have acces via modules. PHASE 2 If the enemy sets up fixed observation points squads might need to push out of the defence line to deal with enemy. fixed position.

Administration/Logistics

Resupply
BISHOP 4 - Will communicate with the helicopter to bring the supplies from the main base - Provide resupply points close but not on the defence lines - Make sure to keep the helicopters going as safe as possible BISHOP 4 Might need to support getting wounded to the CCP

Medical
CCP will be planned by the platoon medic Combat medic in HQ might need to run with stretchers to bring casualties to the CCP BISHOP 4 Might need to support getting wounded to the CCP

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
MIKE 9	45mHz	37mHz	CSM Kevin Platoon Commander (≤45)
MIKE 1	250mHz	40mHz	SP1 Gendalorf Squad Leader (≤15)
MIKE 1-1	251mHz	250mHz	SPC Hrusi Fireteam Leader (≤6)
MIKE 1-2	252mHz	250mHz	Cpl Gaulix Acting Fireteam Leader (≤5)
MIKE 2	260mHz	40mHz	LtCol James Squad Leader (≤15)
MIKE 2-1	261mHz	260mHz	SFC Jenkins Fireteam Leader (≤6)
MIKE 2-2	262mHz	260mHz	Pvt Drizz Acting Fireteam Leader (≤5)
MIKE 3	270mHz	40mHz	Squad Leader (≤15)
MIKE 3-1	271mHz	270mHz	Fireteam Leader (≤6)
MIKE 3-2	272mHz	270mHz	Acting Fireteam Leader (≤5)
KNIGHT 9	361mHz	37mHz	MSP Mattjamco MBT Crewman (Commander)
BISHOP 4	70mHz	43mHz	MSP Dreolic Logistics Support Chief
HAMMER 4-3	73mHz	70mHz	Mortar Section Leader

Considerations
In accordance with SOP