Event created by RET C.Brock
Event details
Situation
In the wake of last week’s amphibious assault on Camarra Island, S-2 has utilized captured intel to track enemy movements and activities. All of it indicates a retreat and reconsolidation of enemy forces in the southeastern AO. ISIS commander Kazem El Sakka reportedly fled Camarra as 3CAB began clearing the final objective. Intelligence analysts think they have pinpointed El Sakka’s new base at Lukasa Castle.
Third Infantry Division must counter and defeat this threat in order to secure NTC and set conditions for a decisive mission against OPFOR in the region. Kazem El Sakka has been designated a High Value Target by S-2.
Mission
Alpha Company “War Eagles” is ordered to clear the airstrip and large bridge crossing left from STX Week 1. Once First Platoon has crossed onto the southeastern island, conduct the penetration of enemy defenses and assault strongpoints and the HQ at Lukasa Castle. Kill/capture HVT Kazam El Sakka and destroy ISIS command elements. Secure the area against enemy counterattack until relieved by Turkish Army forces.
Week 3 of Exercise Shattered Rock will test each element’s mastery of Combined Arms Operations, Ground-to-Air Communications, Penetration, and Battle Drill 8. Conduct the Initial Breach of a Mined Wire Obstacle.
OBJ Ants Nest - Tamera airstrip, held by ISIS to smuggle materiel into the AO. First Platoon partially cleared this objective two weeks ago, but it has undoubtedly been reinforced by OPFOR.
OBJ Beehive - Long bridge crossing that controls movement to and from the southeastern AO.
OBJ Cat Scratch - Village of Boona, an enemy strongpoint that restricts further movement into the island.
OBJ Dog Bite - Town of Solon, a suspected ISIS VBIED factory.
OBJ Elephant Tusk - Village of Imaka, a suspected ISIS barracks.
OBJ Fox Den - Lukasa Castle, the suspected location of the ISIS HQ and HVT Kazam El Sakka.
3CAB “Falcons” is ordered to support scouting and recon of the initial two objectives in conjunction with Fifth Squad “Wizards”. Facilitate the bridge crossing and movement onto the southeast island. Support further penetration to Lukasa Castle. Falcons will provide reinsert, resupply, and medevac as requested. Viper will also provide CAS and target interdiction prior to and during the assaults on all objectives.
Coordinated movements and fires of mounted, dismounted, mortar, and air assets will maximize combat power and ensure timely completion of all assigned tasks.
Rules of Engagement: Military-age male with weapon, desert camo uniform, and combat kit. Suicide bombers are likely; warning shots are authorized. Civilian elders and property owners may be armed, but have been instructed via radio and satellite TV to remain indoors during the exercise. Do not enter any civilian houses unless there are confirmed hostiles inside.
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, WIZARD
8. 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 2
3. CH-47F CHINOOK x 2
4. C-130 x 2
5. AH-6 LITTLE BIRD x 2
6. YABHON-R3 x2
7. MINE DETECTORS
8. DEFUSAL KITS
9. DEMOLITION CHARGES
10. FIM-92 STINGERS
11. 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
(b) GROUND ELEMENTS: WIDOWMAKER 7
(c) CLOSE AIR SUPPORT: WAREAGLE 6 / WIDOWMAKER 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
(d) SQUAD NET: 152 CH 110/120/130/140
(e) CONVOY NET: FREQ LR CH 33
Intel
Maps of the AO:
Captured photo of local ISIS fighters:
