OPERATIONS ORDER
GWOT Theatre (2001-2028), Operation First Light (Recruits-first)

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Situation

Background Information
Just after sunrise, friendly FOB got hit by accurate Taliban mortar fire. HQ Authorized a combat patrol to find and eliminate the Taliban fighters. Interact with local population and follow environmental clues to find the whereabouts of the enemy. NOTE: This is a recruit friendly operation.

Five-Star Rating System

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

Friendly Forces
2 Section, A Coy, 2nd Battalion, The Rifles

Supporting Assets
- Mortar crew at COP Winchester ready for support - 1x Apache at FOB Texas, ready for support - MERT support from FOB Texas ready for any potential CASEVAC

Enemy Forces
Unknown Taliban presence in the AO

Mission

Tasking
Conduct a presence patrol to suppress Taliban activity in the area and gather information about their movements.

Execution

Commander's Intent
The purpose of this patrol is to locate and eliminate any taliban fighters in the area surrounding the COP.

Tasks and Sequencing
Deploying at COP Winchester - A)TEMPEST 1 will move out of base and conduct a presence patrol to the village of mor sheykh. B) En route, TEMPEST 1 will detach two teams to move through and clear the potential area where the last attack was reported to have been from. During this time the third team will move to the opposite side of the area and provide security towards the village. C) Once the potential area has been secured and searched, TEMPEST 1 will move and soft clear the village, being aware of locals and interacting where possible. We are hoping to gain intel from this village which should help us pinpoint taliban activity in the surrounding area. D) TEMPEST 1 will act on any intel provided by locals within our area of operations. Plans will be made on the ground.

Administration/Logistics

Resupply
ALL CALLSIGNS will cross the LD fully loaded according to the units SOP. These supplies will come from the staging area. This basic load is expected to sustain the team throughout the mission, without support. In the event of a Logpak being required. This will be co-ordinated through CROSSROADS 4-1.

Medical
- Medical support will be conducted in field (PAK in Field)

Rules of Engagement
In accordance with SOP

Fire Support Plan
Mortar support is available from COP Winchester and will be coordinated via CROSSROADS 4-1.

Close Air Support
1x Apache Gunship based at FOB Texas and will be coordinated via CROSSROADS 4-1.

Command/Signal

Communications Plan

Callsign	Primary Frequency	Superior Frequency	ACTUAL
TEMPEST 1	250mHz	40mHz	Sgt Dungworth Squad Commander (≤15)
TEMPEST 1-1	251mHz	250mHz	Pvt HydroWolf Acting Fireteam Leader (≤5)
TEMPEST 1-2	252mHz	250mHz	Pvt Drizz Acting Fireteam Leader (≤5)
TEMPEST 1-3	253mHz	250mHz	Pvt S.Grafton Acting Fireteam Leader (≤5)

Considerations
In accordance with SOP