July 23, 2023

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   23 July 2023 19:00      21:30

   Leaden Strand
   Situation
   DOD has confirmed that the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) is sending additional fighters to Bozcaada from mainland Turkey. With Alpha Company’s clearance of Patrol Area Caesar last week, the surviving Sons of Qardu members and PKK reinforcements have concentrated themselves in the southeast area of operations and begun to build extensive fortifications. SIGINT reveals they are planning to reattempt a counterattack on FOB Anderson once 200 additional fighters reach the island.
   A few hours ago, armed militants raided a concrete plant southwest of Merkez and stole every bag of cement they could carry off. Drone footage from the southeast AO shows building foundations being dug into several high points. There is also an exceptionally high level of cellphone traffic between a tower in the southeast and the city of Merkez.
   In addition, S-2 has identified the commander of the Sons of Qardu, Goran Musafir. The chief is an experienced fighter who fought with the PKK in eastern Turkey in the late 1990s. He is a designated international terrorist and is wanted for murder by the Turkish government.
   Mission
   Alpha Company “War Eagles” is ordered to assault strongpoints held by the Sons of Qardu in the southeastern highlands. These Kurdish insurgents are affiliated with the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) and are receiving reinforcements, weapons, and ammunition smuggled from mainland Turkey.
   Second Platoon “Griffins” is tasked with reconnaissance of the AO and scouting of hard targets such as enemy armor and fortifications in support of First Platoon at the following objectives:
   OBJ Lifeguard - Amphibious landing zone used for PKK insert
     OBJ Bath House - Sons of Qardu OP/strongpoint with heavy fortifications
     OBJ Log Cabin - Suspected SoQ/PKK joint HQ
     OBJ Loudspeaker - Enemy comms station
     OBJ Driftwood PKK harbor utilized by watercraft and crews prior to return to the mainland First Platoon “Widowmakers” is tasked with conducting an amphibious landing behind the insurgents’ lines of fortifications to capture all of these objectives in order to destroy PKK’s ability to conduct offensive operations against Turkish and NATO forces on Bozcaada.
   3CAB “Falcons” is tasked with general and offensive air support, i.e. reconnaissance, transport, resupply, and CAS as requested. Pilots must identify and track watercraft in the AO in addition to ground targets in case of PKK insertion from Turkey.
   All call signs are ordered to be on the lookout for enemy HVT Goran Musafir (Kill/Capture).
   Rule of Engagement: Military age male with mixed camo uniform with Kurdistan flag patch, weapon, and combat kit.
   General Instructions
   (a) SPECIAL TEAMS/TASK ORG
     1. COMMAND ELEMENT - WAR EAGLE
     2. 1ST PLATOON, WIDOWMAKER
     3. 1ST SQUAD, SCORPION
     4. 2ND SQUAD, GHOST
     5. 3RD SQUAD, SPARTAN
     6. 4RD SQUAD, PHOENIX
     7. 5TH SQUAD, REAPER
     8. 2ND PLATOON, GRIFFIN
     9. 1ST SQUAD, WARLOCK
     10. 2ND SQUAD, WIZARD
     11. 3RD COMBAT AVIATION BRIGADE, FALCON
   (b) COMMON EQUIPMENT
    1. STANDARD KIT AND LOADOUT
   (c) SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
    1. AH-64 APACHE x 2
    2. UH-60 BLACKHAWK x 1
    3. CH-47F CHINOOK x 2
    4. AH-6 LITTLE BIRD x 1
    5. MINE DETECTORS
    6. DEFUSAL KITS
    7. DEMOLITION CHARGES
    8. FIM-92 STINGERS
    9. FGM-148 JAVELINS
   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) DEMOLITION CHARGES: M112 Demolition Blocks for destroying enemy caches and other targets as needed (Rangers only).
   (d) FIM-92 STINGERS: For destroying enemy aircraft.
   (e) FGM-148 JAVELINS: For destroying enemy armor. 
   Chain Of Command
   (a) MISSION: WAREAGLE 6 / WAREAGLE 5
   (b) GROUND ELEMENTS: WIDOWMAKER 7 / GRIFFIN 6
   (c) CLOSE AIR SUPPORT: WAREAGLE 6 / WIDOWMAKER 6 / GRIFFIN 6
   (d) AIR ELEMENTS : FALCON 6 / FALCON 7
   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 
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