Event created by 1LT A.Vandle
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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