The Commonwealth of Chrisdom

[MechCommander]

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[chrisswim]

Nigeriadom
"Shar Wolf reporting on the Wolf Liar for CNNN....."
"Recruiting has gone extremely well for the Nigerian Army. Those that joined the Army, Reserves and Guard that joined in the last year, about 80,000 of the 100,000 soldiers that have joined the Guard have attained Level 1. The remaining still have training. 80,000 have attained level 2 and 52,000 achieved Level 3 sill set are in the Army or Army Reserves. The standing army will be supplying the ** CENSORED ** roles for deployment.
Nigerian Guard has the largest, the 100,000 soldiers, mortars, air defense, medical, logistics and other support functions."
"I spoke with a few of the soldiers, they are ready to go get the bad guys in Mauritania they said. They like the combat pay they are to receive, their families will have more. Some have told me that many have already left Nigeriadom to go to Mauritania."
"The very new recruits have been incorporated into the National Guard as they conduct their training."
"This is Shar Wolf at the Wolf's Liar."

[redleg]

I’m sorry Mech, but I have to call BS on Canada’s plan. Here’s why:

Canada went charging into Brazil and Venezuela with guns blazing. They made a mess of things, got a lot of people killed, and then they ran away. Somehow they convinced Australia and India to place their troops in harm’s way for a mission that does not directly affect them. (what ever happened to them anyway?)

Next Canada went charging into Mauritania with guns blazing. They made a mess of things, got a lot of people killed, and then they ran away. Now Canada is asking India, Australia, and New Zealand to send additional troops into harm’s way in Mauritania for a mission that does not directly affect them.

Nobody is going to deploy combat troops as part of a Canadian plan. You need to learn how to operate an army before you go charging off to war again.

[panzergator]

Agree, Redleg. Canada has demonstrated it is little more than a bull in a China shop, causing far more harm than good. It's actions serve the interests of Brown Trousers and such groups, convincing them they can win against Western interests, drawing recruits, and encouraging cooperation from outside interests that aid them. What's more, the behavior of leaders is disgracefully unprofessional. The next rocket attack could be a tax nuke, thanks to that last gambit.

Evidently, the Canadians fired all of the trained, professional army they used to have when the new regime took over and replaced them with a gaggle of amateurs who think this all is a matter of charging around shooting up the place like a bunch of cowboys fresh off the trail.

Army? Start with learning how to employ the fire teams of a squad or a section. Hire some of the veterans back to teach and leaven your services. Maybe talk to UK about sending training teams to reconstitute the Canadian army.

I would not be surprised to see the current Canadian government brought down by such a debacle.

[MechCommander]

the original Canadian army was never fired and replaced, they where destoryed when the old Canada fractured long ago, much of what they once had was lost through time, the New Canadian army today is a fraction of its former self, but they are slowly adopting some of the RODs treaties, and had sent a Battalion of the Queens own rifles to Grunt week.

[chrisswim]

FOXY News
"Ms. Sugar Sweet reporting for FOXY News. We have just learned that the Commonwealth will be landing a force, a rather large force of soldiers from the Atlantic Ocean directly into the Banc d' Arguin National Park, which borders the Atlantic. It is near the southern boarder of West Sahara, which Yer Bouti controls most of the southern sector of West Sahara. Our expert", General Willow Clark is here to explain, "General Clark, where will the forces of the Commonwealth land on their assault, why would they do that?"
Gnl Clark replied, "Ms Sugar, errr Sweet, they would probably land substantial forces if they have the capacity to do so, in the southern area of the Banc d' Arguin National Park, which is near Nouakchott, the capital. The park has a lower density of people, a bit more natural vegetation than the rest of the area including Yer Bouti, West Sahara and Mauritania. A lot of hilly terrain. Those hills and rocky terrain could be problematic to the Commonwealth once they land. Great to hide during a fire fight with the rocks, caves, hills, but is it great armor area? I would say no, it isn't."
Sugar Sweet asks, "General, so why would the Commonwealth put their forces there?"
General Clark replies, "because there will not be any heavy armor there. Remember that Mauritania was and is a member of the Commonwealth, they do have military assets including armor, mortars, but they will not be able to much of anything heavy as armor into much of the area with the rocky terrain. So the reason for the CoC not to land there is a reason that it cannot be heavy defended, which would make it more appealing for the Commonwealth to assault there. Remember Sugar, that the Commonwealth has over a dozen LST from WW2 - Vietnam Wars with helicopter pads, similar number of Newport LST to use. The infatry ca then march south to Nouakchott and into the various neighborhoods to quell the fighting and infighting."
Sugar Sweet closed, "This is Foxy News with Sugar Sweet reporting good night and sweet dreams."

[MechCommander]

There has been a change of plans since Australia and India are preoccupied in Venezuela fighting Al-Kabab.

Canada alone will take a second shot at the Brown Trousers, this new operation lead by a new Commander who has already Studied the ROD's Treaties, they will make land fall at Maple Leaf Landing rebuild it back up to full status, then launch another counter insurgency operation, in T.zeina and the Kasar areas.

There mission statement is to try to remove these militants from those areas again, however it will be more difficult then before since the locals living in those parts of the capital now fully support and trust the Brown Trousers, plus they have grown much larger than last time, but we will try to convince these people, somehow.

(7.62 are you ready for round 2?)

[chrisswim]

The CoC military has brought up heavy equipment, even though being in the city usually involves more infantry for a NASTY fight, causalities are high, get personal. So be it.
Brought up several batteries of mortars and artillery, including the M109, D-20, D-30 and M107 175mm guns and M110 8 inch howitzer batteries. Ammo includes HE, smoke, WP, and laser targeted rounds and GPS programed rounds. The hope is that collateral damage will be reduced to save homes, businesses and lives. The placement will be layered to reduce the probability of effective counter-battery fire.
. Also rocket launchers have been brought up are BM-21, Valkyrie, and MLRS and Himars systems. These will be focused more on targets in open terrain and counter-battery. Discussion of chemical rounds was conducted to knock people out including: nitrous oxide, halothane, enflurane, and chloroform. There will be some headaches and people throwing up when they wake up. But otherwise alive and well within hours.

Foxy News with Sugar Sweet reporting, "the CoC military is bring up some big tracked vehicles. I have been told that these are to carry people into close combat situations in a protected vehicle. Here is a picture of one being used."
File Photo: http://www.ghqmodels.com/store/is13.html
" It carries a squad of men that dismount to subdue the rebels, terrorists, the BT and other killers. I have been told that the rebels and terrorists are fighting diligently, fighting hard, killing a lot of people and destroying homes. They are using some unique techniques to fight against the Peace Keepers.The various bands are fighting against each other without regard to life or limb of the people living in the neighborhoods. We will stay on top of this story to keep you informed. This is Miss Sugar Sweet for Foxy News. Have a sweet day today."

[MechCommander]

Maple Leaf Landing
The helicopter carrier HMCS Sliver Dart along with 3 cargo ships has arrived at the Port to deploy the engineer regiments and drafted civilian construction crews, equipment and supplies via CH-47 Chinooks to the old base to began rebuilding for the next counter insergency operations, the rebuilding effort will be guarded by the 49th Edmonton Regiment, North Saskatchewan regiment, 1st Hussers, and the Princess Patricia's Light infantry regiment.

[redleg]

How many people are you putting ashore? You have 4 light infantry battalions for security. How many dudes is that? 3,000 or so? Remember that you will need other units to keep those infantrymen and engineers functioning. You will need some kind of command and control apparatus – a commander and a staff, plus communications assets to keep you talking to the ships and to each other. You will need supply assets to keep the boys fed and watered and supplied with all the stuff a modern army needs. Each soldier in an arid region will need between 6 and 9 gallons of water per day to operate. You will need food, ammunition, deodorant, toothpaste, batteries of all sizes. Don’t forget routine stuff like pencils, paper, and ink cartridges for your printers! Apparently you will need tons of construction equipment and supplies to rebuild as well. And you’ll need medical support to keep them healthy. Don’t forget about all these guys and remember that the proportion of support guys to combat guys increases as the size of your force increases.

Remember to be proactive with supply and with moving troops. You can’t just teleport stuff from Canada, so you’ll have to plan ahead to make sure things arrive at the right time.

And how about posting some pics this time?

[panzergator]

HEY! It ain't a damned DATE! Leave the deodorant and aftershave in Canada. The bad guys can smell that stuff from down the street. It telegraphs your presence, usually your position. Common sense is a requisite, although, if you applied common sense, you would stay in Canada. Apply MYOB in liberal doses and call me in two weeks.

[MechCommander]

The Commander of this whole operation and his staff are currently onboard the Silverdart monitoring the progress of the rebuilding effort.


The 3 Infantry Battalions and the 1st Hussars armored recon units are guarding the ports entrance aginest Brown Trouser attacks during the rebuilding process.

The Three large civilian Cargo ships, carry's all the supplies needed for the troops and workers, to complete this first part of the operation.

Once the rebuilding is done we can send in the main force to make the attempt in T.zeina.

(Ill try to post pics as best as i can).

[7.62]

The long range snipers started firing as soon as the first troops hit the ground.
A wall of AAA from several ZU23-2's in the Sebkha area greeted the Chinooks keeping them well clear of the city itself.
However the 23mm rounds only reach out effectively to about 2 1/2 Kms.
Lucky for the K-nuks no heavy weapons or troops had been placed in the old port, giving them an LZ for now. If they can keep it will depend on their actions over the coming days.

In the city the Brown Trousers have consolidated their hold over T. Zeina, Ksar, Elmina, Sebkha and out to the North coast outpost.
They are seen as the local protection force by this populace and generally have their support.
A new local political party has formed called the Mauritan Freedom Party.
These MF's now claims to speak for almost 40% of the city and plan to form the new government of the Country.

[chrisswim]

To the southeast of Nouakchott.
Similar deployments to the east.
From General Johan Shoemann
10 Artillery Brigade's OOB for Operation Hilti is given as follows:

1. 10 Artillery Brigade Tactical HQ comprising artillery operations and intelligence cells

2. 10 Artillery Brigade Main HQ duplicating the tactical HQ

3. 14 Artillery Regiment [note: not 4 Artillery Regiment!] with its HQ and the following under command:

a. P Battery (155mm G5 from 4 SAI Bn Gp)

b. Q Battery (140mm G2 from Cape Field Artillery)

c. R Battery (127mm MRL from 32 Battalion)

d. S Battery (120mm M5 from 4 Artillery Regiment)

e. A meteorological section (1 Locating Regiment)

f. A light workshop troop

g. A signals troop

4. 17 Field Regiment with its HQ and the folloing under command:

a. P Battery (155mm G5 from 61 Mechanised Battalion Group)

b. Q Battery (140mm G2 from 17 Field Regiment)

c. R Batterey (140mm G2 from TSA)

d. G Troop (127mm MRL from 4 Artillery Regiment)

e. A meteorological section (2 Locating Regiment)

f. A light workshop troop

g. A signals troop

5. 181 Battery (120mm M5 from 18 Light Regiment)

4 Artillery Regiment, being the unit under training, was held as reserve...

Anton Haas Jacobie has just indicated to me that 43 Battery (140mm) was also involved, commanded by Andre Schoonwinkel

Would they have been part of the main 10 Art Bde force or the 4 Art Regt reserve?

[MechCommander]

Maple Leaf Landing
The rebuilding of the base is well underway, so far the brown trousers have made no attempts of attacking the port again. the rebuilding process will take weeks, a large supply depot will be built just south of the port so it can hold supplies need for a large Canadian army.