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      Mission Company CTC Mission 3- Defensive Operations 21APR24 OVERALL CTC SUMMARY: Finish Government has allowed us to occupy forces on an island of Napf in the Baltic sea with the Swedish forces as a staging position in response to the riots in the country. Napf island is a small island that has a population of roughly 40,000 people on it. Due to its large amounts of unused land, the Finnish Government have utilized it for large scale training exercises and a staging position for allied military’s before they come to the mainland. Current Situation: Our CTC (Combined Training Center) rotation will cover a 4 week evaluation period on the island of Napf, a training area in the Gulf of Bothnia owned by Finland. Once we complete this CTC, we will be certified to deploy in support of the Finnish Government. The Finnish military currently has the Kainuu BDE relocated in the North Eastern Military Base in order to give the Swedish and US Forces plenty of space to train in. They have identified locations no Swedish and US forces can go into on the map by red areas. Additionally they have a multiple BN’s of Irregulars located throughout the island being trained by the Kainuu BDE. Last week the Finnish military reported US forces shooting down one of their drones. They have expressed displeasure and have stated they will not tolerate another situation like this. Additionally, two other Finnish BDE's (on mainland Finland) have openly been calling for a Government Regime change. The Coalition is assuming these are just verbal bluffs and do not expect this to become any bigger then it is already. The Swedish forces have already occupied the South West portion with the Norrland Dragoon Regiment. The US forces have already staged some initial equipment but most forces are located in the Naval Convoy to the Southwest of the Island. Week 1 was an expedient deployment from ships onto the island directly into a movement into the training AO. From there we conducted convoy operations to evaluate the Company on their ability to face enemy forces while on the move and to transport equipment to various locations. We identified that the units can operate in convoy operations as necessary but need to be more deliberate to avoid identified ambush locations. Week 2 was an offensive operation from the airfield across the southern portion of the island. This was to test the Company on their ability to conduct a proper cordon and search, offensive operation on a complex objective, and a movement to contact. The Company was only able to fully complete the Cordon and Search and attack through a complex obstacle and failed to finish the Movement to contact. We have identified that the company can conduct offensive operations, but will need to coordinate for better effects going forward. Current Unit Disposition of Napf 1: Mission Summary: War Eagles will conduct defensive operations on the island of Napf. This portion of the operation will be evaluated on establishing a perimeter defense, developing engagement areas, and coordinating Artillery, Aerial, and Reconnaissance assets for a defense. Finally the Company will be evaluated on a retrograde out of the area. 2: Enemy Situation (Area of Interest): Company Evaluation has no "Big Picture" Enemy AO information. 3: Enemy situation (Area of Operation): The enemy force seen today will be a collections of rioters located across the AO. They currently hold the Road running east to west in the northern portion of the AO, giving them access to all routes running south towards the town of Hirsegg. The enemy’s plan is to move south and occupy Hirsegg before friendly forces leave the area. The Enemy will have roughly 4 platoons of Infantry/Light Technicals, 2 Platoons of BTR’s with Infantry, and a Platoon of Tanks and BMP’s they will use against friendly forces. Enemy situation 4: Friendly Situation (Area of Interest): War Eagles will set up a perimeter around Hirsegg and repel attacks from enemy forces from the north. War Eagles will hold the defensive perimeter and prevent any enemy forces from entering the town of Hirsegg until 3CAB has evacuated all resources out of it. Do not let the enemy have effects into the town as much as possible until told to withdraw. Friendly Situation 5: Company Mission: War Eagles Company will conduct a defense in depth of the town of Hirsegg NLT 20 APR 24 IOT degrade the enemy’s combat capabilities while 3CAB evacuates equipment and personnel from the Town. On order, War Eagles will conduct a retrograde south to the Town of Ey for an Air Exfil. 6: Tasks to Subordinate Units: A) Widowmakers: - Mark and identify all engagement for the defense of Hirsegg - Mark and identify all battle positions for the defense of Hirsegg - Conduct a retrograde defense to the town of Ey after 3CAB evacuates all equipment and personnel. B) Griffins: - Conduct a Screenline to disrupt enemy forces in support of Widowmakers - Conduct a Reconnaissance in Force of the Town of Ey in preparation of the exfil C) 3CAB: - Conduct an armed aerial transportation of equipment and personnel from the town of Hirsegg during the defense. - Conduct an armed aerial screen of the area during the defense of Hirsegg. - Provide an armed aerial screen to delay enemy forces while Widowmakers and Griffins move to the town of Ey. 7: Additional Resources: A) Artillery/ Mortars: One Battery of Paladins is in support of War Eagles for this operation. They have the capability of providing one Minefield and two HE missions in support of operations. Targets of opportunity will be approved on a case by case basis. B) Detection Assets: There are no detection assets available at this time. C) Air to Surface Assets: There are no air to surface assets available at this time. 8: Rules of Engagement - This area is a training ground but still houses civilians. Enemy forces will be clearly identified in woodland camouflage. Any forces in snow camouflage are considered friendly due to other units training on the island. - Any areas with a red shade over them are considered off limits by the Finnish forces and are not to be entered. - Enemy uniformed personnel are free to engage within the assigned AO. Any engagements outside of the Company AO must be approved by Company leadership. No indirect fires (IDF, Aerial, and Mk19) within 250 meters of any building unless confirmed there is no civilian presence or approval from Company leadership. Civilians are not part of the CTC, so do not interact with them. - Due to limitations of supply into the region, Hellfires on drones have been limited. Only 4 hellfires are authorized for this mission. - Due to continued civilian use of the airspace, all military aircraft will be held to 2000 meters AGL or less. Finnish forces have informed us that any military equipment that breaks the restriction are subject to engagement. 9: General Instructions a) SPECIAL TEAMS/TASK ORG COMMAND ELEMENT - WAR EAGLE 1ST PLATOON, WIDOWMAKER 1ST SQUAD, SCORPION 2ND SQUAD, GHOST 3RD SQUAD, SPARTAN 4TH SQUAD, PHOENIX 2ND PLATOON, GRIFFIN 1ST SQUAD, WARLOCK 2ND SQUAD, WIZARD 3RD COMBAT AVIATION BRIGADE, FALCON (b) COMMON EQUIPMENT 1. STANDARD KIT AND LOADOUT (c) SPECIAL EQUIPMENT C-130 HERCULES x 2 AH-64 APACHE x 3 UH-60 BLACKHAWK x 3 CH-47F CHINOOK x 2 MQ-1 PREDATOR x 1 MINE DETECTORS DEFUSAL KITS AND WIRE CUTTERS DEMOLITION CHARGES FIM-92 STINGERS FGM-148 JAVELINS 10: Special Instructions (a) MINE DETECTORS: Squad and Fireteam Leaders should use mine detectors at all times due to the risk of anti-personnel mines and IED. (b) DEFUSAL KITS: For defusing explosives noted above (Rangers only). (c) WIRE CUTTERS: For disassembling Concertina Wire obstacles. (d) DEMOLITION CHARGES: M112 Demolition Blocks for destroying enemy caches and other targets as needed (Rangers only). (e) FIM-92 STINGERS: For destroying enemy aircraft. (f) FGM-148 JAVELINS: For destroying enemy armor. 11: Chain Of Command (a) MISSION: WAREAGLE 6 / WAREAGLE 5 / WAREAGLE 7 (b) GROUND ELEMENTS: WIDOWMAKER 7 / GRIFFIN 6 (c) CLOSE AIR SUPPORT: WAREAGLE 6 / WIDOWMAKER 6 / GRIFFIN 6 (d) AIR ELEMENTS : FALCON 6 / FALCON 7 (e) ARTILLERY ASSETS: ARCHER 6 12: Coordination (a) GROUND-TO-AIR: FREQ LR CH 60/61/62 (b) COMPANY NET: 152 CH 30 (c) PLATOON NET: 152 CH 31/32 (d) SQUAD NET: 152 CH 110/120/130/140/150/210/220 (e) CONVOY NET: FREQ LR CH 33/34 (f) FIRES NET: FREQ LR CH 30 13: Intel
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    5. Alpha Co. Opening notes Company Evals starting today Force Improvment Classes Land Navigation Course (april 20th) Anniversaries 2LT C.Winters - 3 year (april 29th) SGT W.Fives - 3 year (april 19th) SGT A.Byrd - 2 year (april 9th) CPL R.Winters - 2 year (april 9th) SPC R.Sjordal - 2 year (april 11th) CW2 E.Poltorak - 1 year (april 30th) SGT D.Shade - 1 year (april 22nd) SPC A.Birdlike - 1 year (april 3rd) The Alpha Company Award Ceremony is a special occasion once a month to allow the unit commander to honor recipients who have been recognized for their accomplishments while assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division Realism Gaming Unit. The Secretary of the Army has reposed special trust and confidence in the patriotism, valor, fidelity, and professional excellence of the following Soldiers. In view of these qualities and their dedicated service to the 3rd Infantry Division, they are, therefore, promoted and awarded the following. The following Soldiers are promoted to W-1 Warrant Officer 1 WOC J.White is being promoted to Warrant Officer 1 E-7 Sergeant First Class SSG D.Marsh is being promoted to Sergeant First Class E-5 Sergeant CPL A.Byrd is being promoted to Sergeant E-4a Corporal SPC G.Nagy is being promoted to Corporal E-4b Specialist PFC S.Margretson is being promoted to Specialist PFC N.McIntosh is being promoted to Specialist PFC I.Bar-tal is being promoted to Specialist E-3 Private First Class PV2 B.Montana is being promoted to Private First Class PV2 S.Ohwo is being promoted to Private First Class PV2 F.Ramirez is being promoted to Private First Class PV2 J.Harro is being promoted to Private First Class PV2 J.Andersson is being promoted to Private First Class The following soldiers have been awarded: Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal SPC Q.Clayton w "V" device MAJ J.LaFlash Good Conduct Medal MAJ J.LaFlash CW2 E.Poltorak WO1 D.Frost WO1 K.Hall WO1 J.White SFC D.Marsh SSG J.Duck SSG R.Ivanov SSG J.Ayers OCS E.Babol SGT J.Nicholas SGT A.Shocked SGT D.Smiricky SGT W.Fives SGT A.Byrd CPL J.Starling CPL M.Donnelly CPL R.Winters CPL G.Nagy SPC G.Plunkett SPC T.Pearson SPC A.Birdlike SPC I.Franklin SPC N.Mcintosh PFC J.Culvey PFC T.Pearson PFC J.Fuller Armed Forces Service Medal MAJ J.LaFlash - FIG 1LT A.Vandle - INTEL CW2 L.Kelso - PAO SSG R.Ivanov - FIG SGT J.Nicholas - FIG SGT D.McKenzie - PAO SGT W.Fives - RRO SGT A.Byrd - RRO SPC A.Bills - RRO SPC P.Byrde - RRO, FIG Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal SPC I.Franklin Army Achievement Medal SGT D.Smiřický CPL T.Hunter SPC J.Erickson SPC D.Hughson SPC X.Swoop SPC I.Bar-tal PFC E.Shmul PV2 Z.Ditto Army Commendation Medal CPL R.Winters SPC G.York National Defence Service Medal SPC N.McIntosh Joint Service Achievement Medal SGT W.Fives SPC J.Erickson SPC D.Hughson SPC Q.Clayton SPC A.Bills Joint Service Commendation Medal SPC B.Fitzgerald Humanitarian Service Medal 1LT N.Cooper WO1 D.Frost WO1 J.White SSG J.Duck SSG N.Kovic NCO Proffesional Development Ribbon SGT A.Shock SGT K.Krios SGT A.Byrd CPL R.Winters CPL G.Nagy Soldiers Medal SGT D.Smiřický Air Assault Badge SGT A.Shocked WOC J.White French Fourragere SGT A.Shocked
    6. Photo by Sgt. Marlana Cureton Fort Stewart, Ga.- Observer, Coach/ Trainers (OC/Ts) assigned to 188th infantry brigade participated in the Fort Stewart Hunter Army Airfield annual Integrated Protection Exercise held at Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield Education Centers, March 20-21, 2024. Benjamin Franklin is credited with being the first to say the phrase, “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” In an emergency situation, the last thing that anyone wants to be is unprepared. Photo by Sgt. Marlana Cureton OC/Ts provided evaluations and after-action reviews during and after the training event to test the preparedness of the installation during the training by using real-world scenarios to validate the response to these complex and difficult situations. “The Installation Protection Exercise did real world Active Shooter and Bomb Threat scenarios,” said Maj. Justin Maroney, assigned to 188th infantry brigade, “there were many stakeholders involved in this exercise to include Military Police, Army Criminal Investigation Division, DPW, the Fire Department and school officials.” Maroney went on to explain that the key objectives of the training were to expose any gaps in the Emergency Operations plan, which will mitigate the loss of life and property in the future. Photo by Sgt. Marlana Cureton “We tailored the training by using real world scenarios, using real role players, and threw in scenarios as the exercise went on to stress emergency operators in making decision points,” said Maroney. Over the two day training event, multiple topics were covered; including a bomb threat, active shooters, barricaded suspects, hostage negotiation and power grid failure. Ensuring the training was effective and engaging for the participants was an integral part of the success of the mission. The directors of the training ensured that the scenarios were ongoing, so that there was no downtime. The planners, and role players used real-world scenarios that made the exercise as realistic as possible. In all planning situations strategies and techniques are vital, especially regarding response and risk mitigation during these emergency scenarios. “We emphasized time management for the response and waiting for backup to arrive so that Law Enforcement did not have to enter the building alone,” said Maroney, “ for both exercises we stressed that communication was the key.” As with any exercise, there were challenges to overcome, such as having too many evaluators in the training area, which caused confusion in some areas, but overall the training was productive. “A success story was seeing the components get better with every iteration,” said Maroney. The response teams learned from their mistakes and learned how to communicate and work cohesively with one another, which made them successful by the end of the exercise. The addition of the OC/Ts helped to measure effectiveness because during the after-action reports held, each organization was able to address what they needed to practice and prepare for in the event of a real life incident. “We measured the effectiveness of the training by their improvements with each iteration, response times to new scenarios and by the incident command becoming a unified command,” said Maroney. Overall, the lessons learned, knowledge, and skills that were gained during the training will be critical to planning for future training and for real world events. Event planners hope to sustain and reinforce this by continuing to help Fort Stewart/ Hunter Army Airfield exercise their Emergency Action Plans now and in the future.
    7. Congratulations to the soldier of OSUT class #24-15 (Arma3) for successful completion of training! This soldier has been awarded the Army Service Ribbon and has earned the right to be a full active member of their squad and the unit! This is merely the first step in their career here at 3rdID, we look forward to your continued success! Hooah Graduates : PV2 N.McEnheimer Instructors : SGT A.Shocked SPC B.Fitzgerald WO1 J.White
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    9. Hooah, PV2 T.Hobbs, A big thank you for your generous donation of 100.00 USD! Your contribution is greatly appreciated and will go a long way in helping us meet our monthly operating costs. Your support ensures the smooth functioning of our unit. As a token of our gratitude, if you donated $50 or more, please reach out to your first-line leader as you may be eligible for the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, and we'd love to recognize your commitment at the upcoming promotion ceremony next month! Once again, thank you for making a difference in our unit through your contribution. Your generosity does not go unnoticed, and we're grateful to have dedicated individuals like you in our ranks. Hooah!
    10. Hooah, CPL J.Starling, A big thank you for your generous donation of 300.00 USD! Your contribution is greatly appreciated and will go a long way in helping us meet our monthly operating costs. Your support ensures the smooth functioning of our unit. As a token of our gratitude, if you donated $50 or more, please reach out to your first-line leader as you may be eligible for the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, and we'd love to recognize your commitment at the upcoming promotion ceremony next month! Once again, thank you for making a difference in our unit through your contribution. Your generosity does not go unnoticed, and we're grateful to have dedicated individuals like you in our ranks. Hooah!
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      Company CTC Mission 2- Offensive Operations 14APR24 OVERALL CTC SUMMARY: Finish Government has allowed us to occupy forces on an island of Napf in the Baltic sea with the Swedish forces as a staging position in response to the riots in the country. Napf island is a small island that has a population of roughly 40,000 people on it. Due to its large amounts of unused land, the Finnish Government have utilized it for large scale training exercises and a staging position for allied military’s before they come to the mainland. Current Situation: Our CTC (Combined Training Center) rotation will cover a 4 week evaluation period on the island of Napf, a training area in the Gulf of Bothnia owned by Finland. Once we complete this CTC, we will be certified to deploy in support of the Finnish Government. The Finnish military currently has the Kainuu BDE relocated in the North Eastern Military Base in order to give the Swedish and US Forces plenty of space to train in. They have identified locations no Swedish and US forces can go into on the map by red areas. Additionally they have a multiple BN’s of Irregulars located throughout the island being trained by the Kainuu BDE. As we saw the last week, the Finnish Military is being difficult with Coalition forces. The tensions between the military and the government is evident with Finnish forces sending drones to observe our training as well as closing off areas as they dictate, no matter what we are doing. It is imperative that we remain neutral with Finnish forces and not add to the tensions already present on the island. The Swedish forces have already occupied the South West portion with the Norrland Dragoon Regiment. The US forces have already staged some initial equipment but most forces are located in the Naval Convoy to the Southwest of the Island. Week 1 was an expedient deployment from ships onto the island directly into a movement into the training AO. From there we conducted convoy operations to evaluate the Company on their ability to face enemy forces while on the move and to transport equipment to various locations. We identified that the units can operate in convoy operations as necessary but need to be more deliberate to avoid identified ambush locations. Current Unit Disposition of Napf 1: Mission Summary: War Eagles will conduct offensive operations on the island of Napf. This portion of the operation will be evaluated on a cordon and search for OBJ Blizzard Strike, a deliberate attack on a complex objective at OBJ Frozen Frontier, and a movement to contact to clear enemy forces in the area around OBJ Arctic Thunder. The Company as a whole will be evaluated on their ability to coordinate with one another on offensive operations. 2: Enemy Situation (Area of Interest): Company Evaluation has no "Big Picture" Enemy AO information. 3: Enemy situation (Area of Operation): The enemy force seen today will be a collections of rioters located across the AO. Currently there is a concentration or rioters located in three locations that War Eagles will need to address; OBJ Blizzard Strike, OBJ Frozen Fortress, and OBJ Arctic Thunder. OBJ Blizzard Strike is a small town that has had a presence of rioters. They have also stored equipment and supplies in the town that must be identified and disposed of. OBJ Frozen Fortress is a Rioter stronghold that have multiple complex obstacles belts around it preventing any forces from approaching. These obstacles will need to be breached to secure the local dam. OBJ Arctic thunder is an area with enemy presence in it. The enemy’s location is unknown and will need to be searched to identify any headquarters and clear out any forces. Expect to see an influx of enemy equipment to include turret emplacements, motorized armor assets, and additionally an armor and mechanized PLT in support of the enemy formations. We are stepping up the enemy's capabilities since there have been reports of the rioters obtaining older soviet equipment. It appears the Rioters in the country of Finland have been getting outside help, although we are not sure where it is coming from yet. The Finnish military has been difficult with information prior to the deployment, so we will prepare as if the rioters have some older soviet era equipment. Enemy Situation 4: Friendly Situation (Area of Interest): War Eagles will conduct offensive operations for this week. The tasks to be conducted will be a cordon and search of a town, a deliberate attack of a complex obstacle and position, and a movement to contact in an area. The Company as a whole will be evaluated on their ability to coordinate between the different elements to accomplish these tasks. With the growing concerns of the Rioters capabilities, we are going to present the Company with a hybrid threat in prepared positions. (Widowmakers and Griffins will move by ground to all objectives) 5: Company Mission: War Eagles Company will conduct a cordon and Search of OBJ Blizzard Strike, a deliberate attack of OBJ Frozen Fortress, and a movement to contact to clear at OBJ Arctic Thunder NLT 14 APR 24 in order to show that the Company as a whole can conduct combined arms offensive operations. 6: Tasks to Subordinate Units: A) Widowmakers: - Cordon and Search OBJ Blizzard Strike for enemy equipment being stored in the area. - Attack to seize OBJ Frozen Fortress to clear enemy forces in their defensive positions around the dam. - Conduct a Movement to Contact to clear OBJ Arctic Thunder it find and neutralize enemy forces in the area. B) Griffins: - Identify a route for Widowmaker Platoon to each OBJ. - Conduct an Area Reconnaissance around OBJ Blizzard Strike and Frozen Fortress to identify enemy defensive positions - Conduct a counter reconnaissance between OBJ Frozen Fortress and Arctic Thunder to clear any possible enemy influence on friendly forces as they move between the OBJ’s. C) 3CAB: - Conduct an armed aerial evacuation of civilians from OBJ Frozen Fortress to the main airbase once the town has been cleared. Additionally transport any enemy equipment back to the airfield once it has been secured. - Conduct an armed aerial reconnaissance of OBJ Blizzard Strike in support of Widowmaker Platoon. Each engagement will be directly coordinated with FO’s. - Provide Close Combat Aviation of Widowmakers and Griffin Platoon as they conduct their attacks on OBJ Arctic Thunder and OBJ Frozen Fortress 7: Additional Resources: A) Artillery/ Mortars: One platoon of Swedish tracked mortars are in support of the War Eagles. They have offered enough ammunition for three planned Fire missions throughout the operation (HE or Smoke only). They will service Targets of Opportunity on a case by case basis. Their callsign is Moneyshot. B) Detection Assets: There are no detection assets available at this time. C) Air to Surface Assets: There are no air to surface assets available at this time. 8: Rules of Engagement - This area is a training ground but still houses civilians. Enemy forces will be clearly identified in woodland camouflage. Any forces in snow camouflage are considered friendly due to other units training on the island. - Do not utilize any explosives or weapons larger then 12.7mm within the vicinity of the dam. - Finnish Forces appear to be harassing coalition forces on the island during training, do not engage or interfere with them. We do not need an incident with our hosts while we train on the island. - Any areas with a red shade over them are considered off limits by the Finnish forces and are not to be entered. - Enemy uniformed personnel are free to engage within the assigned AO. Any engagements outside of the Company AO must be approved by Company leadership. No indirect fires (IDF, Aerial, and Mk19) within 250 meters of any building unless confirmed there is no civilian presence or approval from Company leadership. Civilians are not part of the CTC, so do not interact with them. - Due to limitations of supply into the region, Hellfires on drones have been limited. Only 4 Hellfires are authorized for this mission. - Due to continued civilian use of the airspace, all military aircraft will be held to 2000 meters AGL or less. Finnish forces have informed us that any military equipment that breaks the restriction are subject to engagement. 9: General Instructions a) SPECIAL TEAMS/TASK ORG COMMAND ELEMENT - WAR EAGLE 1ST PLATOON, WIDOWMAKER 1ST SQUAD, SCORPION 2ND SQUAD, GHOST 3RD SQUAD, SPARTAN 4TH SQUAD, PHOENIX 2ND PLATOON, GRIFFIN 1ST SQUAD, WARLOCK 2ND SQUAD, WIZARD 3RD COMBAT AVIATION BRIGADE, FALCON (b) COMMON EQUIPMENT 1. STANDARD KIT AND LOADOUT (c) SPECIAL EQUIPMENT C-130 HERCULES x 2 AH-64 APACHE x 3 UH-60 BLACKHAWK x 3 CH-47F CHINOOK x 2 MQ-1 PREDATOR x 1 MINE DETECTORS DEFUSAL KITS AND WIRE CUTTERS DEMOLITION CHARGES FIM-92 STINGERS FGM-148 JAVELINS 10: Special Instructions (a) MINE DETECTORS: Squad and Fireteam Leaders should use mine detectors at all times due to the risk of anti-personnel mines and IED. (b) DEFUSAL KITS: For defusing explosives noted above (Rangers only). (c) WIRE CUTTERS: For disassembling Concertina Wire obstacles. (d) DEMOLITION CHARGES: M112 Demolition Blocks for destroying enemy caches and other targets as needed (Rangers only). (e) FIM-92 STINGERS: For destroying enemy aircraft. (f) FGM-148 JAVELINS: For destroying enemy armor. 11: Chain Of Command (a) MISSION: WAREAGLE 6 / WAREAGLE 5 / WAREAGLE 7 (b) GROUND ELEMENTS: WIDOWMAKER 7 / GRIFFIN 6 (c) CLOSE AIR SUPPORT: WAREAGLE 6 / WIDOWMAKER 6 / GRIFFIN 6 (d) AIR ELEMENTS : FALCON 6 / FALCON 7 (e) ARTILLERY ASSETS: ARCHER 6 12: Coordination (a) GROUND-TO-AIR: FREQ LR CH 60/61/62 (b) COMPANY NET: 152 CH 30 (c) PLATOON NET: 152 CH 31/32 (d) SQUAD NET: 152 CH 110/120/130/140/150/210/220 (e) CONVOY NET: FREQ LR CH 33/34 (f) FIRES NET: FREQ LR CH 30 13: Intel
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    13. OSUT GRADUATES #24-14 Congratulations to the soldiers of OSUT class #24-14 (Arma3) for successful completion of training! These soldiers have been awarded the Army Service Ribbon and have earned the right to be a full active member of their squad and the unit! This is merely the first step in their career here at 3rdID, we look forward to your continued success! Hooah Graduates : PFC J.Allen PV2 Z.Ditto PFC J.Finlayson PV2 T.Hobbs PV2 R.Legacy Instructors : SGT A.Shocked SPC Q,Clayton SPC P.Byrde WO1 J.White PFC I.Bar-tal SPC D.Hughson CPL H.McMahon PFC T.Anderson
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    15. Congratulations Sergeant! Well earned and about time!
    16. Congratulations SGT. That's indeed a big goal you have there but it's definitely achievable. Keep up the good work!
    17. Sergeant Danny Smiřický enlisted in the 3rd Infantry Division Realism Unit on September 23, 2022. Starting as a Fireteam Member in Alpha Company, First Platoon, First Squad, he took over as Fireteam Leader in the same squad on April 15, 2023 and has been leading from the front ever since. Sergeant Smiřický's dedication has always been outstanding. He is currently in two DMOS' on which he holds great responsabilities, first as a NCOIC of our Public Affairs Office and also as a Senior Recruiter in Recruiting and Retention Office. The SGT, over his career, has earned countless awards and badges, the most notorious being one Bronze Star, a Purple Heart and a Meritorious Service Medal, along with 4 of our 5 skill badges, Airborne, Ranger, Air Assault and Pathfinder. With a career background of excellence, the Sergeant is truly what any soldier must strive to be and achieve. His integrity, duty and selfless service reflect great credit upon himself and the 3rd Infantry Division Realism unit. Due to Sergeant Smiřický’s remarkable service, demonstrated leadership potential, and outstanding achievements, he has been awarded with the Soldiers Medal and distinguished as the Soldier of the Quarter of Q1 2024. Tell us a little about yourself? I am 22 year old College student studying Criminalistics and Criminology. In my free time except from gaming, i play milsim paintball and actively participate in some of Europes biggest paintball events, where hundreads of people fight against each other, supported by tanks and IFVs, using platoon sized tactics. I am also in to rock and metal music have couple posters around my room and a denim jacket with band patches. Concerts are some of the happiest places I ever go to. Why did you join 3rdID and what keeps you here? I joined because of SSG Ivanov, who at the point of joining knew for 6 years and I stayed here because of people like CPL Donnelly, SSG Ayers and 1LT Cooper to name a few. Any favorite/funny/memorable moment throughout your whole time in the unit? I got a couple, for example when Major played phasmophobia, yeah the well known moment of Major being scared. And ingame during Crimson Sand we dealt with platoon masscass... Grigorov decided to go himself defuse nearby mines that caused said masscass and blew up himself. Any advice to give to your fellow soldiers to help them in their careers here? I say it every time I do NSO, every PVT that went through me will remember me saying it and that is Communication is Key. Everything in this unit can be dealt with as long as you communicate properly. What army value is the most important to you and why? Definetly Integrity. A person who stays true to who they are even if people dont like them, rather than bending over for everyone so that they all like them. Thats what I value and consider as integrity, basically staying true to yourself. What motivates you to keep pushing forward in the unit and do you have any goals for the future within the unit? Im motivated by the ability to help And my goal for the future in the unit... well I like to dream of becoming a 1SG. a simple dream, but I understand I have a long way to go. Any valuable lessons you have learned while being in the unit? Warrior Leadership Course was a major learning point for me, but also just standard radio procedures on ARCC and experience with Platoon net, comms during time i was acting SL, which helped me for my paintball where I often act as RTO/machinegunner for my squad.
    18. Hooah, PV2 J.Forrester, A big thank you for your generous donation of 50.00 USD! Your contribution is greatly appreciated and will go a long way in helping us meet our monthly operating costs. Your support ensures the smooth functioning of our unit. As a token of our gratitude, if you donated $50 or more, please reach out to your first-line leader as you may be eligible for the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, and we'd love to recognize your commitment at the upcoming promotion ceremony next month! Once again, thank you for making a difference in our unit through your contribution. Your generosity does not go unnoticed, and we're grateful to have dedicated individuals like you in our ranks. Hooah!
    19. Hooah, PV2 J.Forrester, A big thank you for your generous donation of 100.00 USD! Your contribution is greatly appreciated and will go a long way in helping us meet our monthly operating costs. Your support ensures the smooth functioning of our unit. As a token of our gratitude, if you donated $50 or more, please reach out to your first-line leader as you may be eligible for the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, and we'd love to recognize your commitment at the upcoming promotion ceremony next month! Once again, thank you for making a difference in our unit through your contribution. Your generosity does not go unnoticed, and we're grateful to have dedicated individuals like you in our ranks. Hooah!
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      Alpha Company Award Ceremony - 07APR2024 Unit wide ceremony! 1300EDT - First Sunday of each Month
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      Company CTC Mission 1- Convoy/EDRE Operations 07APR24 OVERALL CTC SUMMARY: Finish Government has allowed us to occupy forces on an island of Napf in the Baltic sea with the Swedish forces as a staging position in response to the riots in the country. Napf island is a small island that has a population of roughly 40,000 people on it. Due to its large amounts of unused land, the Finnish Government have utilized it for large scale training exercises and a staging position for allied military’s before they come to the mainland. Current Situation: Our CTC (Combined Training Center) rotation will cover a 4 week evaluation period on the island of Napf, a training area in the Gulf of Bothnia owned by Finland. Once we complete this CTC, we will be certified to deploy in support of the Finnish Government. The Finnish military currently has the Kainuu BDE relocated in the North Eastern Military Base in order to give the Swedish and US Forces plenty of space to train in. They have identified locations no Swedish and US forces can go into on the map by red areas. Additionally they have a multiple BN’s of Irregulars located throughout the island being trained by the Kainuu BDE. The Swedish forces have already occupied the South West portion with the Norrland Dragoon Regiment. The US forces have already staged some initial equipment but most forces are located in the Naval Convoy to the Southwest of the Island. Current Unit Disposition of Napf 1: Mission Summary: War Eagles will move off of the ships to the Southwestern Airfield and conduct an Expeditionary Deployment Readiness Exercise (EDRE) across the island. At the same time, 3CAB will assist the Norrland Dragoons (Swedish Forces) and transport equipment over to the Southeast Airstrip as they establish their new base location. War Eagles will be flown onto the Airfield, occupy staged vehicles, and conduct their convoy around the island, clearing the route and Objectives as they move. 2: Enemy Situation (Area of Interest): Company Evaluation has no "Big Picture" Enemy AO information. 3: Enemy situation (Area of Operation): The enemy force seen today will be a collections of rioters located across the AO. Currently there is a concentration or rioters located in three locations that War Eagles will need to address; OBJ Frost Sweep, OBJ Blizzard, and OBJ Whiteout. OBJ Frost Sweep is an enemy platoon that has occupied the small factory and refuses to give it back to the police. OBJ Blizzard is a lumber mill that the rioters have turned into a local headquarters that needs to be cleared. OBJ Whiteout is a rioter town that also has a maintenance shop, repairing old soviet era BTR’s. Additionally, the Rioters have occupied and established ambushes along the routes within the AO. Expect complex ambushes, blocked roads, and mines on and around the routes. Enemy Situation 4: Friendly Situation (Area of Interest): War Eagles will conduct two operations simultaneously. The first will be a rapid deployment through the air to the Southwest Airfield. Once landed, Widowmakers and Griffins will then occupy staged equipment and conduct an EDRE to clear a route and all three objectives in the AO. The second mission will be to transport a resupply of equipment to OBJ Snowfall by 3CAB. Any flights going to OBJ Snowfall must have an armed escort. (Widowmakers and Griffins will move by Helicopter to the Airfield, occupy their vehicles, and conduct their convoy operations around the AO) (3CAB will conduct resupply operations to the South Airstrip from the fleet once they have dropped off Widowmakers and Griffins for their EDRE) 5: Company Mission: War Eagles Company will conduct an EDRE to OBJ Frost Sweep, OBJ Blizzard, and OBJ Whiteout NLT 06APR24 in order to clear the local area of rioters and establish a safe route for the remained of the CTC rotation. Simultaneously, 3CAB will conduct aerial resupply for the Norrland Dragoons at OBJ Snowfall NLT 06APR24 in order to allow the Swedish Forces to establish a FOB in the Southeastern portion of Napf Island 6: Tasks to Subordinate Units: A) Widowmakers: Attack to clear OBJs Frost Sweep, Blizzard, and Whiteout of all rioters in the area. Identify and mark a route in the AO for friendly forces to utilize for future patrols. Deliver one supply truck of IDAP food supplies to the factories at OBJ Frost Sweep B) Griffins: Conduct a route reconnaissance between OBJ Frost Sweep, Blizzard, and Whiteout for Widowmaker Platoon. Conduct an Area Reconnaissance around OBJ Frost Sweep, Blizzard, and Whiteout to identify enemy Battle Positions. Conduct a raid on an enemy communications tower located somewhere southeast of OBJ Frost Sweep. C) 3CAB: Conduct an air insertion of all Widowmaker and Griffin elements from the naval group to the Southwest Airfield Conduct an armed aerial resupply of OBJ Snowfall of two ammo crates, two Swedish APCs, and four Swedish Gun Trucks Provide Close Combat Aviation of Widowmakers and Griffin Platoon as they conduct their EDRE. 7: Additional Resources: A) Artillery/ Mortars: One platoon of Swedish tracked mortars are in support of the War Eagles. They have offered enough ammunition for two planned Fire missions throughout the operation (HE or Smoke only). They will service Targets of Opportunity on a case by case basis. Their callsign is Moneyshot. B) Detection Assets: N/A C) Air to Surface Assets: N/A 8: Rules of Engagement - This area is a training ground but still houses civilians. Enemy forces will be clearly identified in woodland camouflage. Any forces in snow camouflage are considered friendly due to other units training on the island. - Any areas with a red shade over them are considered off limits by the Finnish forces and are not to be entered. - Enemy uniformed personnel are free to engage within the assigned AO. Any engagements outside of the Company AO must be approved by Company leadership. No indirect fires (IDF, Aerial, and Mk19) within 250 meters of any building unless confirmed there is no civilian presence or approval from Company leadership. Civilians are not part of the CTC, so do not interact with them. - Due to limitations of supply into the region, Hellfires on drones have been limited. Only 4 hellfires are authorized for this mission. - Due to continued civilian use of the airspace, all military aircraft will be held to 2000 meters AGL or less. Finnish forces have informed us that any military equipment that breaks the restriction are subject to engagement. 9: General Instructions a) SPECIAL TEAMS/TASK ORG COMMAND ELEMENT - WAR EAGLE 1ST PLATOON, WIDOWMAKER 1ST SQUAD, SCORPION 2ND SQUAD, GHOST 3RD SQUAD, SPARTAN 4TH SQUAD, PHOENIX 2ND PLATOON, GRIFFIN 1ST SQUAD, WARLOCK 2ND SQUAD, WIZARD 3RD COMBAT AVIATION BRIGADE, FALCON (b) COMMON EQUIPMENT 1. STANDARD KIT AND LOADOUT (c) SPECIAL EQUIPMENT C-130 HERCULES x 2 AH-64 APACHE x 3 UH-60 BLACKHAWK x 3 CH-47F CHINOOK x 2 MQ-1 PREDATOR x 1 MINE DETECTORS DEFUSAL KITS AND WIRE CUTTERS DEMOLITION CHARGES FIM-92 STINGERS FGM-148 JAVELINS 10: Special Instructions (a) MINE DETECTORS: Squad and Fireteam Leaders should use mine detectors at all times due to the risk of anti-personnel mines and IED. (b) DEFUSAL KITS: For defusing explosives noted above (Rangers only). (c) WIRE CUTTERS: For disassembling Concertina Wire obstacles. (d) DEMOLITION CHARGES: M112 Demolition Blocks for destroying enemy caches and other targets as needed (Rangers only). (e) FIM-92 STINGERS: For destroying enemy aircraft. (f) FGM-148 JAVELINS: For destroying enemy armor. 11: Chain Of Command (a) MISSION: WAREAGLE 6 / WAREAGLE 5 / WAREAGLE 7 (b) GROUND ELEMENTS: WIDOWMAKER 7 / GRIFFIN 6 (c) CLOSE AIR SUPPORT: WAREAGLE 6 / WIDOWMAKER 6 / GRIFFIN 6 (d) AIR ELEMENTS : FALCON 6 / FALCON 7 (e) ARTILLERY ASSETS: ARCHER 6 (f) Swedish Mortars: Moneyshot 12: Coordination (a) GROUND-TO-AIR: FREQ LR CH 60/61/62 (b) COMPANY NET: 152 CH 30 (c) PLATOON NET: 152 CH 31/32 (d) SQUAD NET: 152 CH 110/120/130/140/150/210/220 (e) CONVOY NET: FREQ LR CH 33/34 (f) FIRES NET: FREQ LR CH 30 (g) 10TH POLISH MECH NET: FREQ LR CH 36 13: Intel
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