2/1/A-CO, 1-2IN - Alpha Company, First Platoon, Second Squad

Present outside of combat unit

N/A

Objectives

Eliminate Enemy Presence

Capture Enemy Bunkers

Accidents

Several Friendly Fire incidents occurred throughout the operation due to negligent discharges and failure to communicate during combat.   

Areas of Strength

Planning, the squad was able to effective plan an attack on an enemy bunker that was being patrolled by two squad worth of enemies and two static weapon systems. Once the bunker was secured the enemy enacted a counter attack plan to recapture the bunker, through hasty communication and preplanned sector coverage. Second Squad was able to repel the enemy battalion from their position and effectively deny enemy forces from the area. 

Areas of Weakness

Communication, as the squad initially took contact at our first objective, communication broke down very quickly due to leadership structure being immediately take out by enemy fire. Once superiority of fire was maintained what remained of the squad was able to eliminate the enemy force and get the Squad Leader back up to regain communication with the Platoon HQ.

Suggested Improvements

N/A

Mission Summary

Against all odds, Second Squad, while understrength and low on ammunition was successfully able to repel an Enemy Battalion from the objective area and maintain positive control of all objectives. 

Overall Sentiment

POSITIVE