Alpha Company Award Ceremony - 04SEPT2023
Situation
Mission
Company Ceremony at 1300EST
General Instructions
Special Instructions
Chain Of Command
Coordination
Intel
Situation
Mission
Company Ceremony at 1300EST
General Instructions
Special Instructions
Chain Of Command
Coordination
Intel
War Machine
Situation
NATO forces have succeeded in disrupting PKK terrorist operations across Uzbin Valley, but Kurdish insurgents remain entrenched in the southeastern AO. Although the enemy is now in a defensive posture, 1x mechanized infantry company and 1x motorized infantry company are fully equipped and receiving new recruits. PKK 4 RGB Commander COL Zoran Hozan is reported to be in-zone and supervising expansion of a large IED-making facility. CIA warns that these insurgents are attempting to manufacture weaponized chlorine gas for use against Turkish forces in Iraq.
Be advised, Iranian Quds Force special operations units have smuggled a large number of small arms, AT, and explosives into the AO and have taken over a mudbrick hamlet north of Lakan (POI Saffron). NATO IFC reports that Tehran is arming the Ashab al-Kahf militia in northern Iraq to conduct theater-wide attacks against both the PKK and NATO forces.
Mission
Alpha Company “War Eagles” is ordered to destroy PKK mechanized infantry “B” Company, 2-4 RGB, which is entrenched in eastern Uzbin Valley.
First Platoon “Widowmakers” is tasked with clearing by force as necessary each of the four mission objectives.
OBJ Appalachia: a cluster of residential compounds and hamlets garrisoned by PKK insurgents. The area is likely to have fortified fighting positions, crew-served weapons such as HMG and AT, and IEDs. The local population is ethnically Kurdish and largely supports the PKK uprising. OBJ Barrio: the agricultural area of the valley, containing a large compound housing communications and logistics stations. OBJ Citadel: Enemy strongpoint and company HQ. OBJ Dynamite: PKK IED factory and possible chlorine gas plant. Second Platoon “Griffins” is tasked with force-oriented zone reconnaissance of the objective areas. It is crucial that Company elements are advised of any movement of PKK forces in or out of the zone. Acquire enemy armored targets for aviation where possible, but be prepared to neutralize active armor. Note there is an understrength enemy motorized company to the south vicinity Hajellah, within 3 km of the objectives.
3CAB “Falcons” is tasked with support of the infantry assaults with reconnaissance, transport, resupply, and CAS.
Following last Sunday's unauthorized entry into the AO by a Turkish patrol, NATO ACO has convinced Turkey to restrict military movement outside a 3 km border zone. All armed contacts in the objective areas are presumed to be hostile. Be cautious of unarmed civilians in residential areas.
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. 4TH 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 4
2. UH-60 BLACKHAWK x 3
3. CH-47F CHINOOK x 2
4. MINE DETECTORS
5. DEFUSAL KITS
6. DEMOLITION CHARGES
7. FIM-92 STINGERS
8. 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
Intel
Map of the AO:
Situation
NATO forces have succeeded in disrupting PKK terrorist operations across Uzbin Valley, but Kurdish insurgents remain entrenched in the southeastern AO. Although the enemy is now in a defensive posture, 1x mechanized infantry company and 1x motorized infantry company are fully equipped and receiving new recruits. PKK 4 RGB Commander COL Zoran Hozan is reported to be in-zone and supervising expansion of a large IED-making facility. CIA warns that these insurgents are attempting to manufacture weaponized chlorine gas for use against Turkish forces in Iraq.
Be advised, Iranian Quds Force special operations units have smuggled a large number of small arms, AT, and explosives into the AO and have taken over a mudbrick hamlet north of Lakan (POI Saffron). NATO IFC reports that Tehran is arming the Ashab al-Kahf militia in northern Iraq to conduct theater-wide attacks against both the PKK and NATO forces.
Mission
Alpha Company “War Eagles” is ordered to destroy PKK mechanized infantry “B” Company, 2-4 RGB, which is entrenched in eastern Uzbin Valley.
First Platoon “Widowmakers” is tasked with clearing by force as necessary each of the four mission objectives.
OBJ Appalachia: a cluster of residential compounds and hamlets garrisoned by PKK insurgents. The area is likely to have fortified fighting positions, crew-served weapons such as HMG and AT, and IEDs. The local population is ethnically Kurdish and largely supports the PKK uprising. OBJ Barrio: the agricultural area of the valley, containing a large compound housing communications and logistics stations. OBJ Citadel: Enemy strongpoint and company HQ. OBJ Dynamite: PKK IED factory and possible chlorine gas plant. Second Platoon “Griffins” is tasked with force-oriented zone reconnaissance of the objective areas. It is crucial that Company elements are advised of any movement of PKK forces in or out of the zone. Acquire enemy armored targets for aviation where possible, but be prepared to neutralize active armor. Note there is an understrength enemy motorized company to the south vicinity Hajellah, within 3 km of the objectives.
3CAB “Falcons” is tasked with support of the infantry assaults with reconnaissance, transport, resupply, and CAS.
Following last Sunday's unauthorized entry into the AO by a Turkish patrol, NATO ACO has convinced Turkey to restrict military movement outside a 3 km border zone. All armed contacts in the objective areas are presumed to be hostile. Be cautious of unarmed civilians in residential areas.
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. 4TH 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 4
2. UH-60 BLACKHAWK x 3
3. CH-47F CHINOOK x 2
4. MINE DETECTORS
5. DEFUSAL KITS
6. DEMOLITION CHARGES
7. FIM-92 STINGERS
8. 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
Intel
Map of the AO:
Presence Patrol #11
Situation
The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) 4th RGB is on the verge of collapse after losing over 80% of its combat forces to Alpha Company. The remnants of Kurdish “A” Company sits entrenched in Hajellah Valley, and Brigade Commander COL Zoran Hozan remains in-zone as ordered by PKK High Command. NATO’s opportunity to destroy PKK power in Uzbin Valley is at hand.
At the same time, Iranian Quds Force operatives have become increasingly brazen in the northern valley, training and arming local Iranian militia and calling in aircraft from Iranian bases. S-2 and NATO IFC have corroborated intel showing Iranian plans to seize key terrain and strike PKK targets in Kurdistan. The Pentagon is preparing for a possible confrontation with Tehran.
Mission
Alpha Company “War Eagles” is ordered to patrol Hajellah Valley in order to clear remaining PKK forces in Uzbin Valley. Kurdish “A” Company, 4th RGB holds the market town of Hajellah and its environs. The local ‘mayor’ Kawa Fez is complicit in human rights violations against Yazidi and ethnic-Iranian minorities in Uzbin Valley and has been designated an HVT along with PKK COL Zoran Hozan.
First Platoon “Widowmakers” is tasked with clearing the objective area, which includes HVT Kawa Fez’ compound (OBJ Assur), the village of Hajellah (OBJ Bethel), and PKK base (OBJ Canaan). Second Platoon “Griffins” is tasked with zone reconnaissance and enemy target marking. Priority of targets is enemy armor, crew-served weapons, and the 2x HVT. 3CAB “Falcons” is tasked with general aviation support.
All armed contacts in the objective areas are presumed to be hostile. Be cautious of unarmed civilians in residential areas. We identified a no-fly zone above the north-eastern airfield. 3CAB is to avoid flying near that region. Due to the mass destruction of the enemy major AA capabilities in the previous mission, the PKK is using the remaining equipments they have therefore we should expect only a few manpads in the AO, nothing bigger than that.
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. 4TH 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 4
2. UH-60 BLACKHAWK x 2
3. CH-47F CHINOOK x 3
4. MINE DETECTORS
5. DEFUSAL KITS
6. DEMOLITION CHARGES
7. FIM-92 STINGERS
8. 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
Intel
Map of the AO
:
HVTs:
COL Horan Hozan
Mayor Kawa Fez
Situation
The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) 4th RGB is on the verge of collapse after losing over 80% of its combat forces to Alpha Company. The remnants of Kurdish “A” Company sits entrenched in Hajellah Valley, and Brigade Commander COL Zoran Hozan remains in-zone as ordered by PKK High Command. NATO’s opportunity to destroy PKK power in Uzbin Valley is at hand.
At the same time, Iranian Quds Force operatives have become increasingly brazen in the northern valley, training and arming local Iranian militia and calling in aircraft from Iranian bases. S-2 and NATO IFC have corroborated intel showing Iranian plans to seize key terrain and strike PKK targets in Kurdistan. The Pentagon is preparing for a possible confrontation with Tehran.
Mission
Alpha Company “War Eagles” is ordered to patrol Hajellah Valley in order to clear remaining PKK forces in Uzbin Valley. Kurdish “A” Company, 4th RGB holds the market town of Hajellah and its environs. The local ‘mayor’ Kawa Fez is complicit in human rights violations against Yazidi and ethnic-Iranian minorities in Uzbin Valley and has been designated an HVT along with PKK COL Zoran Hozan.
First Platoon “Widowmakers” is tasked with clearing the objective area, which includes HVT Kawa Fez’ compound (OBJ Assur), the village of Hajellah (OBJ Bethel), and PKK base (OBJ Canaan). Second Platoon “Griffins” is tasked with zone reconnaissance and enemy target marking. Priority of targets is enemy armor, crew-served weapons, and the 2x HVT. 3CAB “Falcons” is tasked with general aviation support.
All armed contacts in the objective areas are presumed to be hostile. Be cautious of unarmed civilians in residential areas. We identified a no-fly zone above the north-eastern airfield. 3CAB is to avoid flying near that region. Due to the mass destruction of the enemy major AA capabilities in the previous mission, the PKK is using the remaining equipments they have therefore we should expect only a few manpads in the AO, nothing bigger than that.
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. 4TH 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 4
2. UH-60 BLACKHAWK x 2
3. CH-47F CHINOOK x 3
4. MINE DETECTORS
5. DEFUSAL KITS
6. DEMOLITION CHARGES
7. FIM-92 STINGERS
8. 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
Intel
Map of the AO
:
HVTs:
COL Horan Hozan
Mayor Kawa Fez
Burning Plateau
Situation
A comprehensive BDA of the southeastern battlespace confirms that the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) 4 RGB has effectively been destroyed. Although PKK remains active in Turkey, Syria, and elsewhere in Iraq, their general uprising has been a failure due in large part to Alpha Company’s steady hammering of enemy targets through Phase 3. However, new targets are presenting multiple dilemmas to NATO and specifically to us.
Following a meeting between NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and European Union parliamentarians, and subsequent NATO consultations with the Joint Chiefs of Staff, XVIII Airborne Corps has been ordered to prepare for military operations on the Iraq-Iran border. With the advantage of being pre-deployed, 3rd Infantry Division is at the tip of the spear.
Mission
Alpha Company “War Eagles” is ordered to prepare for Phase 4 of the operation by seizing an Iranian-held airstrip and several villages in northeast Uzbin Valley. An Iranian Quds Force “brigade” has put the ethnic Iranian Iraqi militia Ashab al-Kahf on its payroll and effectively seized control of the northern AO. We must capture this zone in order 1) to halt further ingress of Iranian forces into Iraq, and 2) disrupt enemy operations in preparation of a NATO cross-border attack.
OBJ Rodeo is the COP Rocco airstrip, which was seized by Quds Force special forces units. The base is heavily fortified and well-defended overall. A hybrid force equivalent to 1x understrength mechanized infantry company with T-72 section and affiliated militia squads holds this target.
OBJ Saloon is a Quds Force logistics center and resupply point. This objective is occupied by militia; Quds Force fighters traveling north to south into the AO dump materiel on the way.
OBJ Innkeeper is a Quds Force barracks and weigh station on the border. This area is defended by a mechanized special forces detachment.
POI Madrassa is an ethnic Iranian village that has seen multiple visits by Quds Force units at markets. S-2 has HUMINT stating they Iranians militants are actively recruiting local civilians into support roles. Armed civilians are presumed hostile in this objective.
Second Platoon “Griffins” is tasked with conducting a force-oriented zone reconnaissance of 1) OBJ Rodeo, 2) OBJ Saloon, and 3) POI Madrassa. Track and report enemy movements into and out of the battlespace. Engage and destroy AA and heavy armor whenever found. Support infantry elements during the assault phase.
First Platoon “Widowmakers” is tasked with assaulting each of the objectives 1, 2, 3, and possibly assaulting POI Madrassa if deemed hostile.
Third Combat Aviation Brigade “Falcons” is tasked with reconnaissance of the northern AO and support of ground movements onto the objectives, including transport, medevac, resupply, CAS, etc.
ROE: Military age male in non-NATO uniform with a weapon.
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
5TH SQUAD, REAPER
2ND PLATOON, GRIFFIN
1ST SQUAD, WARLOCK
2ND SQUAD, WIZARD
3RD COMBAT AVIATION BRIGADE, FALCON
(b) COMMON EQUIPMENT
STANDARD KIT AND LOADOUT
(c) SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
AH-64 APACHE x 4
UH-60 BLACKHAWK x 3
CH-47F CHINOOK x 2
MINE DETECTORS
DEFUSAL KITS
DEMOLITION CHARGES
FIM-92 STINGERS
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
Intel
Map of the AO:
Situation
A comprehensive BDA of the southeastern battlespace confirms that the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) 4 RGB has effectively been destroyed. Although PKK remains active in Turkey, Syria, and elsewhere in Iraq, their general uprising has been a failure due in large part to Alpha Company’s steady hammering of enemy targets through Phase 3. However, new targets are presenting multiple dilemmas to NATO and specifically to us.
Following a meeting between NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and European Union parliamentarians, and subsequent NATO consultations with the Joint Chiefs of Staff, XVIII Airborne Corps has been ordered to prepare for military operations on the Iraq-Iran border. With the advantage of being pre-deployed, 3rd Infantry Division is at the tip of the spear.
Mission
Alpha Company “War Eagles” is ordered to prepare for Phase 4 of the operation by seizing an Iranian-held airstrip and several villages in northeast Uzbin Valley. An Iranian Quds Force “brigade” has put the ethnic Iranian Iraqi militia Ashab al-Kahf on its payroll and effectively seized control of the northern AO. We must capture this zone in order 1) to halt further ingress of Iranian forces into Iraq, and 2) disrupt enemy operations in preparation of a NATO cross-border attack.
OBJ Rodeo is the COP Rocco airstrip, which was seized by Quds Force special forces units. The base is heavily fortified and well-defended overall. A hybrid force equivalent to 1x understrength mechanized infantry company with T-72 section and affiliated militia squads holds this target.
OBJ Saloon is a Quds Force logistics center and resupply point. This objective is occupied by militia; Quds Force fighters traveling north to south into the AO dump materiel on the way.
OBJ Innkeeper is a Quds Force barracks and weigh station on the border. This area is defended by a mechanized special forces detachment.
POI Madrassa is an ethnic Iranian village that has seen multiple visits by Quds Force units at markets. S-2 has HUMINT stating they Iranians militants are actively recruiting local civilians into support roles. Armed civilians are presumed hostile in this objective.
Second Platoon “Griffins” is tasked with conducting a force-oriented zone reconnaissance of 1) OBJ Rodeo, 2) OBJ Saloon, and 3) POI Madrassa. Track and report enemy movements into and out of the battlespace. Engage and destroy AA and heavy armor whenever found. Support infantry elements during the assault phase.
First Platoon “Widowmakers” is tasked with assaulting each of the objectives 1, 2, 3, and possibly assaulting POI Madrassa if deemed hostile.
Third Combat Aviation Brigade “Falcons” is tasked with reconnaissance of the northern AO and support of ground movements onto the objectives, including transport, medevac, resupply, CAS, etc.
ROE: Military age male in non-NATO uniform with a weapon.
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
5TH SQUAD, REAPER
2ND PLATOON, GRIFFIN
1ST SQUAD, WARLOCK
2ND SQUAD, WIZARD
3RD COMBAT AVIATION BRIGADE, FALCON
(b) COMMON EQUIPMENT
STANDARD KIT AND LOADOUT
(c) SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
AH-64 APACHE x 4
UH-60 BLACKHAWK x 3
CH-47F CHINOOK x 2
MINE DETECTORS
DEFUSAL KITS
DEMOLITION CHARGES
FIM-92 STINGERS
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
Intel
Map of the AO:
Presence Patrol #12
Situation
Alpha Company’s assaults on the Iranian-occupied airstrip and surrounding positions has severely disrupted enemy movements into Uzbin Valley. Halted in place along the Iraq-Iran border, Quds Force units and affiliated militia are fortifying remaining emplacements in preparation for further attacks. At the same time, conventional Iranian Army and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps units have begun to stack up north of the border. Confirmed intel from multiple sources documents recent deliberations by Iran’s Supreme National Security Council on an Iranian invasion of Iraqi Kurdistan.
In addition, S-2 has been tracking a Kurdish village elder who controls a goat herding community near an Iranian Quds Force base. Alpha Company will need to speak with him to attempt to gain his support against enemy forces nearby. He likely has information of use to further US operations in the area.
Mission
Alpha Company “War Eagles” has been ordered to patrol the north-central border region to clear remaining Iranian forces located there. This is to complete the second step in our plan to push the enemy out of Iraqi Kurdistan.
First Platoon “Widowmakers” is tasked with patrolling west of the COP Rocco airstrip to gain civilian support in order to clear remaining Iranian forces in the area. Locate Kurdish village elder Cotkar Dustak in Versek (OBJ Hard Place) and speak with him about the positions and composition of the enemy. Move north to the Iranian-held village at OBJ Rock to destroy any enemy forces there.
Second Platoon “Griffins” is tasked with zone reconnaissance of the patrol area to determine the composition of civilian and Iranian forces in and around OBJ Hard Place and OBJ Rock. Obtain intelligence on POI Jihad, a large mosque likely occupied by Iranian elements.
Third Combat Aviation Brigade “Falcons” is tasked with reconnaissance and identification of enemy hard targets in addition to general aviation support, including transport, logistics, medevac, and CAS.
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. 4TH 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 3
2. UH-60 BLACKHAWK x 3
3. CH-47F CHINOOK x 2
4. MINE DETECTORS
5. DEFUSAL KITS
6. DEMOLITION CHARGES
7. FIM-92 STINGERS
8. 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
Intel
Map of the AO:
Situation
Alpha Company’s assaults on the Iranian-occupied airstrip and surrounding positions has severely disrupted enemy movements into Uzbin Valley. Halted in place along the Iraq-Iran border, Quds Force units and affiliated militia are fortifying remaining emplacements in preparation for further attacks. At the same time, conventional Iranian Army and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps units have begun to stack up north of the border. Confirmed intel from multiple sources documents recent deliberations by Iran’s Supreme National Security Council on an Iranian invasion of Iraqi Kurdistan.
In addition, S-2 has been tracking a Kurdish village elder who controls a goat herding community near an Iranian Quds Force base. Alpha Company will need to speak with him to attempt to gain his support against enemy forces nearby. He likely has information of use to further US operations in the area.
Mission
Alpha Company “War Eagles” has been ordered to patrol the north-central border region to clear remaining Iranian forces located there. This is to complete the second step in our plan to push the enemy out of Iraqi Kurdistan.
First Platoon “Widowmakers” is tasked with patrolling west of the COP Rocco airstrip to gain civilian support in order to clear remaining Iranian forces in the area. Locate Kurdish village elder Cotkar Dustak in Versek (OBJ Hard Place) and speak with him about the positions and composition of the enemy. Move north to the Iranian-held village at OBJ Rock to destroy any enemy forces there.
Second Platoon “Griffins” is tasked with zone reconnaissance of the patrol area to determine the composition of civilian and Iranian forces in and around OBJ Hard Place and OBJ Rock. Obtain intelligence on POI Jihad, a large mosque likely occupied by Iranian elements.
Third Combat Aviation Brigade “Falcons” is tasked with reconnaissance and identification of enemy hard targets in addition to general aviation support, including transport, logistics, medevac, and CAS.
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. 4TH 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 3
2. UH-60 BLACKHAWK x 3
3. CH-47F CHINOOK x 2
4. MINE DETECTORS
5. DEFUSAL KITS
6. DEMOLITION CHARGES
7. FIM-92 STINGERS
8. 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
Intel
Map of the AO:
This event began 03/14/20 and repeats every week on Saturday forever
Flight Drill Training of 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade "Falcons" Alpha Company.
When: Saturdays, 1500 EST
Where: Training Server 2
Who: Everyone assigned to 3CAB
When: Saturdays, 1500 EST
Where: Training Server 2
Who: Everyone assigned to 3CAB
