The situation in Syria remains chaotic, even in late 2019 with government troops gaining an upper hand in Damascus and many rural areas of the country. The civil war is still raging though. The Syrian government, supported by Russia, Iran, and others, continues to battle against the Syrian National Coalition. The coalition is made up of various rebel organizations supported by the US, Turkey, and others. The ROD has had a small contingent of special operations troops in the country for several months.
Into this chaos, the Eurasian Empire has been trying to exert its influence over several rebel groups that are not aligned with the Syrian government or the Syrian National Coalition. The Empire has been providing training and equipment to these rebel groups which are now organized into a force called the PAC (Persian-Arab Coalition).
With international attention currently on the Turkish-Syrian border, PAC forces, with Imperial advisors leading them, have been infiltrating north-eastern Syria in preparation for a military operation to seize the valuable gas and oil fields east of the city of Al Hasakah. The PAC force includes 1,500-2,000 infantry with some light armor support in the form of BRDMs and BTRs. SOF units have heard about a very few tanks in the area, but those reports have not been confirmed. PAC forces are believed to be poorly trained with low morale, but thus far they have been unopposed in their movement into Syria.
The ROD believes that a brigade-sized unit could destroy the PAC forces in Syria and eliminate the threat of the oil fields falling into the hands of an Imperial proxy, but time is short. PAC forces will be ready to move within a few days. The ROD has less than 200 special operations troops in Syria (Army and DIS), and there is also an ROD Air Force Special Operations Squadron in the country consisting of helicopters and irregular prop-driven aircraft.
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New Canada Will send the Canadian Airborne Regiment to assist the ROD paratroopers in defending the Oil feilds from the PAC and the Eurasian Empire. the entire Regiment will depart on Monday.
The Airborne Regiments attached Tactical Advisor, believes that the PAC attacks will be random and light when the Airborne regiment drops.
The Tactical Advisor also say to not trust any Special Operations forces that are in the area as they are considered a illegal unit according to the New Canadian Warfare Standards.
The Airborne Regiments attached Tactical Advisor, believes that the PAC attacks will be random and light when the Airborne regiment drops.
The Tactical Advisor also say to not trust any Special Operations forces that are in the area as they are considered a illegal unit according to the New Canadian Warfare Standards.
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It’s starting to get dark as the large, blacked out planes approach the abandoned airfield. The twelve C-130s started in the ROD and they flew all this way to Saudi Arabia under radio silence. The airfield, just north of Riyadh, hasn’t been used for several years, so the runway lights are no longer operational. Instead, personnel on the ground have positioned burn barrels at key locations along the runway and portable generators power additional lights on the ground and in the hangars. As the transports approach, they turn on their landing lights and make relatively smooth landings (relative for the condition of the runway), and the birds taxi toward a group of hangars.
Once the aircraft come to a stop, the paratroopers of the ROD 15th Infantry Battalion disembark and stretch their legs. Commanders huddle in one of the hangars and await the arrival of the New Canadian Parachute Regiment.
The aircraft will be refueled and the troops will have several hours to prepare for the upcoming drop. In the hangars, supply personnel continue to build pallets of ammunition, food, water, and other supplies to be dropped to the troops on subsequent flights. Later tonight, once a current intelligence update is provided to the airborne force, they will climb back into their transports for the flight into Syria. Saudi Arabia, being not too keen on the idea of Eurasian Empire influence in the middle east, has agreed to let the ROD and New Canadian troops use this facility, so long as its kept quiet. Syria, on the other hand, has no knowledge of the mission.
The plan is fairly simple: the two airborne battalions will drop into eastern Syria near the town of Al Hawl and march 4 miles to a ridgeline that intersects the main east-west highway in the area. This is the highway that the PAC forces are using to move into Syria. The troops will occupy the ridgeline and block the PAC movement. They will use whatever force is necessary to stop the PAC movement.
The challenge for this mission will be command and control. The ROD and New Canadian battalion commanders do not answer to a single unified commander. The two battalions will have to collaborate and cooperate. This is clearly a violation of one of the principles of war: Unity of Command. Unfortunately, as is so often the case, politicians have committed troops to an operation under less than ideal circumstances. The politicians set policy and the troops execute.
Once the aircraft come to a stop, the paratroopers of the ROD 15th Infantry Battalion disembark and stretch their legs. Commanders huddle in one of the hangars and await the arrival of the New Canadian Parachute Regiment.
The aircraft will be refueled and the troops will have several hours to prepare for the upcoming drop. In the hangars, supply personnel continue to build pallets of ammunition, food, water, and other supplies to be dropped to the troops on subsequent flights. Later tonight, once a current intelligence update is provided to the airborne force, they will climb back into their transports for the flight into Syria. Saudi Arabia, being not too keen on the idea of Eurasian Empire influence in the middle east, has agreed to let the ROD and New Canadian troops use this facility, so long as its kept quiet. Syria, on the other hand, has no knowledge of the mission.
The plan is fairly simple: the two airborne battalions will drop into eastern Syria near the town of Al Hawl and march 4 miles to a ridgeline that intersects the main east-west highway in the area. This is the highway that the PAC forces are using to move into Syria. The troops will occupy the ridgeline and block the PAC movement. They will use whatever force is necessary to stop the PAC movement.
The challenge for this mission will be command and control. The ROD and New Canadian battalion commanders do not answer to a single unified commander. The two battalions will have to collaborate and cooperate. This is clearly a violation of one of the principles of war: Unity of Command. Unfortunately, as is so often the case, politicians have committed troops to an operation under less than ideal circumstances. The politicians set policy and the troops execute.
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The 6 RCAF CC-17 Globemasters Carrying the Canadian Airborne Regiment has arrived at the Abandoned airfield in Riyadh Saudi Arabia, to link up with the ROD Paratroopers in the hanger, Onboard the Globemasters a lot of back and fourth chatter from the crew asking about what the regiment is going to expect when they get to Syria, all under radio silence something that is nerve wracking for them.
After the Globemasters have landed at the Airfield the Regiment disembarks from the planes stretching their legs, some of the soldiers began to shove one another to get off the plane quickly, once out of the plane they prepared camp at the nearest hanger, the Globemasters radio operator writes a written progress report to be sent to the Airborne's Regimental Commander in CFB Petawawa, once camp is setup, the Airborne Regiments Officers meet with the ROD Commanders in their hanger to go over the details.
After the Globemasters have landed at the Airfield the Regiment disembarks from the planes stretching their legs, some of the soldiers began to shove one another to get off the plane quickly, once out of the plane they prepared camp at the nearest hanger, the Globemasters radio operator writes a written progress report to be sent to the Airborne's Regimental Commander in CFB Petawawa, once camp is setup, the Airborne Regiments Officers meet with the ROD Commanders in their hanger to go over the details.
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The Canadian airborne regiment should know EXACTLY what to expect when it gets to Riyadh, or it shouldn't be going there. It is not a mystery, as NATO members have been operating from there since before they were BORN! What do you do for planning? watch a little "Survivor," pass around a doobie, buy a downtown bus schedule and call it a night? Facilities, logistics, the tactical situation, initial positions should all be KNOWN. Your initial deployment, defensive posture, initial defense lan, and contingencies already formulated and briefed, so ALL of your troops should be confident.
Looks like another attempt to reduce the Canadian population and MOD payroll. Once again, the New Canadian national strategy... what's the name of the OPERATION PLAN, nickname Operation Blunder V?
Looks like another attempt to reduce the Canadian population and MOD payroll. Once again, the New Canadian national strategy... what's the name of the OPERATION PLAN, nickname Operation Blunder V?
All blessings flow from a good mission statement.
Pogo was right. So was Ike.
"A Gentleman is a man who is only rude intentionally." (Churchill)
Give credit. Take responsibility.
Pogo was right. So was Ike.
"A Gentleman is a man who is only rude intentionally." (Churchill)
Give credit. Take responsibility.
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The Canadian airborne regiment should know EXACTLY what to expect when it gets to Riyadh, or it shouldn't be going there. It is not a mystery, as NATO members have been operating from there since before they were BORN! What do you do for planning? watch a little "Survivor," pass around a doobie, buy a downtown bus schedule and call it a night? Facilities, logistics, the tactical situation, initial positions should all be KNOWN. Your initial deployment, defensive posture, initial defense lan, and contingencies already formulated and briefed, so ALL of your troops should be confident.
Looks like another attempt to reduce the Canadian population and MOD payroll. Once again, the New Canadian national strategy... what's the name of the operation plan... Operation National Blunder V?
Looks like another attempt to reduce the Canadian population and MOD payroll. Once again, the New Canadian national strategy... what's the name of the operation plan... Operation National Blunder V?
All blessings flow from a good mission statement.
Pogo was right. So was Ike.
"A Gentleman is a man who is only rude intentionally." (Churchill)
Give credit. Take responsibility.
Pogo was right. So was Ike.
"A Gentleman is a man who is only rude intentionally." (Churchill)
Give credit. Take responsibility.
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All this peering into the thoughts of the members of the NC armed forces gives one the impression they were recruited from Marvel comics. Or they read too many comic books in their training classes.
All blessings flow from a good mission statement.
Pogo was right. So was Ike.
"A Gentleman is a man who is only rude intentionally." (Churchill)
Give credit. Take responsibility.
Pogo was right. So was Ike.
"A Gentleman is a man who is only rude intentionally." (Churchill)
Give credit. Take responsibility.
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This operation has been dubbed Operation Cutlass by the ROD planners.
[GM's note: There is a full OPORD, but I didn't send it to Mech because I was trying to keep things simple. This mission is definitely over sinplified, but it will be a good learning opportunity for those who are not as experienced or well versed in contemporary military operations.]
[GM's note: There is a full OPORD, but I didn't send it to Mech because I was trying to keep things simple. This mission is definitely over sinplified, but it will be a good learning opportunity for those who are not as experienced or well versed in contemporary military operations.]
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Shortly after midnight the ROD intelligence team arrives at the hangar to brief the commanders. He apologizes for the poor-quality maps but adds that the extremely short planning cycle for this operation precluded them from acquiring higher quality imagery.
Two hours ago, an ROD aircraft from the special operations wing flew over the main PAC force moving west along highway 7. Based on the current rate of travel, the PAC will reach the city of Al Hawl in about 24 hours, so the paratroops need to drop tonight. The airborne battalions will drop into Drop Zone Taco and move by foot to a ridge line (Objective Moose) that straddles Highway 7. After factoring in flight time to the DZ and foot movement from the DZ to the objective, the battalions should have about 4 hours to prepare blocking positions to halt the PAC advance.
Transport aircraft will fly from south to north for the drop to avoid flying over any PAC advanced guard units. We recommend the Canadian battalion occupy the northern half of Objective Moose, and the ROD occupy the southern half, with Highway 7 being the mid point. Are the Canadians in agreement?
The aircraft will be ready to depart the air field in one hour, so the ROD battalion commander, Lieutenant Colonel Fraizer, issues a warning order and then instructs his battalion staff to conduct an abbreviated MDMP process ASAP. (MDMP = Military Decision Making Process)
LTC Fraizer’s Warning Order: Order of drop will be B Company, A Company, HHC, and then C Company. B Company is responsible for securing the DZ while the rest of the battalion consolidates and moves to Objective Moose. Once HHC clears the DZ, B Company will follow and become the battalion reserve. Order of march is A Company, HHC, C Company, and then B Company. We will only drop 5 HMMWVs and they will be used for the battalion mortar platoon and ammo for the 60mm and 120mm tubes.
Once at the objective, A Company will establish positions on the northern half of our sector anchored on Highway 7, and C Company will have the southern half. B Company will establish a TAA to the rear and remain in reserve. The battalion TOC will be with B Company, and the TAC will be with A Company. Battalion mortar platoon will be right behind A Company and B Company will be prepared to detach its mortar section to join the Canadians. A and C Companies will establish LP/OPs out in front of the positions and the scout platoon will conduct patrols down Highway 7 and to the southern flank.
Commander’s Intent: We want to move quickly and efficiently into Objective Moose. We will use SOPs as much as possible to facilitate rapid movement because this will give us more time to prepare our blocking position. I am willing to sacrifice administrative control to achieve greater speed up to the objective. Once the PAC arrive, we will hold our ground and display our overwhelming firepower and discipline and help them decide to turn around and go home. If they try to force their way through our position we will use that overwhelming firepower and discipline to destroy them. If the PAC means to fight, we will run our mortars dry and then beat the survivors to death with the hot tubes.
Be flexible, men! Shoot, move, and communicate! Be prepared to kill the PAC with mortars, rifles, grenades, and bayonets!
Two hours ago, an ROD aircraft from the special operations wing flew over the main PAC force moving west along highway 7. Based on the current rate of travel, the PAC will reach the city of Al Hawl in about 24 hours, so the paratroops need to drop tonight. The airborne battalions will drop into Drop Zone Taco and move by foot to a ridge line (Objective Moose) that straddles Highway 7. After factoring in flight time to the DZ and foot movement from the DZ to the objective, the battalions should have about 4 hours to prepare blocking positions to halt the PAC advance.
Transport aircraft will fly from south to north for the drop to avoid flying over any PAC advanced guard units. We recommend the Canadian battalion occupy the northern half of Objective Moose, and the ROD occupy the southern half, with Highway 7 being the mid point. Are the Canadians in agreement?
The aircraft will be ready to depart the air field in one hour, so the ROD battalion commander, Lieutenant Colonel Fraizer, issues a warning order and then instructs his battalion staff to conduct an abbreviated MDMP process ASAP. (MDMP = Military Decision Making Process)
LTC Fraizer’s Warning Order: Order of drop will be B Company, A Company, HHC, and then C Company. B Company is responsible for securing the DZ while the rest of the battalion consolidates and moves to Objective Moose. Once HHC clears the DZ, B Company will follow and become the battalion reserve. Order of march is A Company, HHC, C Company, and then B Company. We will only drop 5 HMMWVs and they will be used for the battalion mortar platoon and ammo for the 60mm and 120mm tubes.
Once at the objective, A Company will establish positions on the northern half of our sector anchored on Highway 7, and C Company will have the southern half. B Company will establish a TAA to the rear and remain in reserve. The battalion TOC will be with B Company, and the TAC will be with A Company. Battalion mortar platoon will be right behind A Company and B Company will be prepared to detach its mortar section to join the Canadians. A and C Companies will establish LP/OPs out in front of the positions and the scout platoon will conduct patrols down Highway 7 and to the southern flank.
Commander’s Intent: We want to move quickly and efficiently into Objective Moose. We will use SOPs as much as possible to facilitate rapid movement because this will give us more time to prepare our blocking position. I am willing to sacrifice administrative control to achieve greater speed up to the objective. Once the PAC arrive, we will hold our ground and display our overwhelming firepower and discipline and help them decide to turn around and go home. If they try to force their way through our position we will use that overwhelming firepower and discipline to destroy them. If the PAC means to fight, we will run our mortars dry and then beat the survivors to death with the hot tubes.
Be flexible, men! Shoot, move, and communicate! Be prepared to kill the PAC with mortars, rifles, grenades, and bayonets!
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So does Obj Moose encompass high ground in both sides of Highway 7 or only the high ground in the south side? Where do you want your reserve to best facilitate supporting either forward company? Is Highway 7 a seam between two units? What routes are the scouts to use to pass through your lines after contact? Have you coordinated signals?
What will you do if the enemy deploys from the road to avoid ** CENSORED ** and ambush and sends folks around your positions?
Fragos are great, but must include clear instructions. Nothing prevents you from determining initial positions for mortars and reserve to ENSURE they can support your mission.
And you had time for a 5 para field order in enough detail in advance.
What will you do if the enemy deploys from the road to avoid ** CENSORED ** and ambush and sends folks around your positions?
Fragos are great, but must include clear instructions. Nothing prevents you from determining initial positions for mortars and reserve to ENSURE they can support your mission.
And you had time for a 5 para field order in enough detail in advance.
All blessings flow from a good mission statement.
Pogo was right. So was Ike.
"A Gentleman is a man who is only rude intentionally." (Churchill)
Give credit. Take responsibility.
Pogo was right. So was Ike.
"A Gentleman is a man who is only rude intentionally." (Churchill)
Give credit. Take responsibility.
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The Officers of the Canadian Airborne Regiment agreed, they will take the northern half of the Ridge to setup positions there, the Tactical Advisor takes a snapshot of this map with his Digital Camera, inserts the Camera's floppy disk into his Laptop and Emails the picture along with his report to the Regimental Commander at his estate near CFB Petawawa for his review, the advisor then pulls out his copy of the New Canadian Warfare Standards and starts reading it under the Paratrooper section. Then the Officers returned back to their hanger to brief the rest of the Airborne Regiment.
The Whole Regiment then proceeds to board their C-17s for the flight to the Drop Zone.
The Whole Regiment then proceeds to board their C-17s for the flight to the Drop Zone.
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Very good points, PG. I wrote a very brief OPORD, which didn't address everything that a real OPORD would, and it was still 8 pages long! This is a learning experience for some of us and I'm trying to convey the basics, like determining order of march, a basic deployment of troops to include where the companies are positioned, where command posts are located, and positioning mortars where they can cover all of the units.
Hopefully we will have more missions in the future that can build on this one. Give me a few months and I'll have Mech writing 5 paragraph OPORDs!
Hopefully we will have more missions in the future that can build on this one. Give me a few months and I'll have Mech writing 5 paragraph OPORDs!