WARNORD Fun Op 6 MAY 22

[RET C.Brock]

WARNORD 6 MAY 22
 
Zargabad Thunder Run
 
1. SITUATION
 
Continuing its push north into Iraq, 3rd Infantry Division has reached the outskirts of Zargabad. Along with a large civilian population, the city and its environs are known to contain a significant Iraqi Army presence, along with supporting Fedayeen Saddam elements. Intelligence shows that enemy forces have improved defensive fortifications in the city and the adjacent airport. Enemy forces are known to use small arms, RPG, IED, mortars, technicals, and armored vehicles.
 
2. MISSION
 
First Platoon is tasked with leading a Thunder Run through Zargabad. Clear key intersections at Objectives Moe, Larry, and Curly in order to open the route for follow-on forces. Probe enemy defenses; and destroy all enemy vehicles and equipment en route.
 
3. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
 
    (a) SPECIAL TEAMS/TASK ORG
            1. Alpha Company, 1st Platoon, 1-64 Armor
 
       (b) COMMON EQUIPMENT
            1. Standard US Army Equipment
 
    (c) SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
            1. 4x M1A1 Abrams MBT
            2. 4x M2A3 Bradley IFC
            
    (d) TIME SCHEDULE
            1. STEP BRIEF - 1845
            2. OSCAR MIKE - 1900
 
4. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
 
    (a) 4x M1A1 - Probe Enemy Defenses
    (b) 4x M2A3 - Protect the tanks

5. INTEL
 
    (a) Map of the AO