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KANIUM Sunday 5th of April- "Operation The Last of the Spartans" by Nike-Ajax Where: Kanium TS : teamspeak3.i3d.net:10077 World Clock 1800 GMT (Same time as always in Europe - now adjusted for Summer Time: click the time below for your local time) World clock 1800 GMT IMPORTANT NOTICE: This SB session may be recorded with video and sound and uploaded, including to a public youtube channel. IMPORTANT NOTICE II: I suggest to all who play with us download and install Chris mappack: https://www.dropbox.com/s/hr1jl33xxhacftx/SB Converted Maps v2.rar?dl=0 For the next three months at least we will be working with this mappack and the official one when making scenarios. AS always, then we are running the session with the latest version of Steelbeasts. Everybody is Welcome: you don't have to belong to Kanium. We love playing with you all, the arranger and CO loves you even more if you sign up in advance MAPS AND ORDERS UPDATED BY LATEST INTEL: The Last Spartans Version 2020 Operation The Last of the Spartans - 6´th of June 2021 SB Mission by Nike-Ajax IMPORTANT NOTE: CO must place Fighting positions/Emplacements as part of his plans to ensure integrity and functionality of the Scenario !!! Scenario note: For a number of reasons, then there are different vehicles in the defence and attack phases. One of which is to avoid confusion and blue-on.blue with Leopards in on both sides in the attacking phase. CO will allocate callsigns in B COY, once they are released and he judges the time to be right: then give your A COY callsigns to the CO. 0. Background We are not at the pass of the hot springs. But King Leonidas might well be looking down upon us today, because the not only are the stakes as high as they were at Thermopylae. But our soldiers as fierce and motivated. What started up as another dispute in the beautiful blue waters of the Aegean and made worse by the ongoing migrant and refugee crisis, have turned for the worse. Much worse. In fact one could say that the Aegean runs red now. In the air, on and below the sea is where the fighting started, and have lasted a while now. But last week our foes landed on our soil, and have been reinforcing since. Our scouts and overall intel tells us that they are getting ready to break out. This must not be allowed to happen. If they break through then our families and friends are at their mercy. And equally bad then they will break into the open coastal plains beyond which will favour them and make our defence even more difficult than it already is. Our "Allies" have said many fine words of encourgement, but has yet to send any actual help. Except for the americans who have sent us almost a full Brigades worth of mechanized equipment before the outset of the hostilities from their reserve stock, and the Swedes who sent us some CV90´s from their reserve stock. Equipment that our best troops have trained hard with, and which will be used today. But that is the extent of the help. So we stand alone. Again. But we will win, and we will make the enemy regret invading our nation. To the enemy, when they asked us to surrender our weapons, we only said this: Molon Labe I. Situation Time: 0600 Local Time Weather: Ligthly clouded with no chance of rain, 26 degrees Centigrade, no wind and LOS 3900 Meters General War have been initiated without a real declaration of war from our ENY. But both sides have since claimed Casus Belli Politically. Our strategic objective is to BLOCK the ENY ATTACK into Defence Area SPARTAN with A COY, thus DENY it to the enemy and breaking their momentum. The Enemy is RAPIDLY ADVANCING and will push north with maximum effort (Refrence Map trace). Do NOT push past Line Of Exploitation (LoE) with A COY under ANY circumstance (Reference Map Trace). Once the ENY ATTACK HALTED, forces in SPARTAN (A COY) will CONSOLIDATE and then remain and DEFEND in place. Simultaneous then the forces prepared at Assembly Area MARATHON (B COY) and ONLY them, will COUNTERATTACK along the indicated attack vector from NW towards S (see map trace) and EXPLOIT IOT DESTROY the EN force & SEIZE (if possible) the EN HQ. Forces at MARATHON (B COY) will be released by HQ when the ENY ATTACK has been HALTED, and with a 5 minute Warning. HQ will at this time release other forces which will make a support attack to the WEST of your AO, which will tie up the ENY forces. Do not push past boundaries or risk being attacked from your flanks. Terrain: Mixture of closed and open, with channeling and blocking terrain features particularly to the south and becoming more closed and defensible as you push South and near the Enemy HQ with a number of villages. Obstacles: Minefields (Reference Maptrace) to the South-west and West of Defence Area SPARTAN, created to channel and block the ENY. THIS AREA IS PROHIBITED to all our forces on pain of DEATH. Current Situation. The Enemy is on the OFFENCE with superior numbers, but we have the better positions and to some degree the element of tactical surprise and they have not had the time to entrench. Our Taskforce (TF) SPARTAN, have been tasked with this mission, allthough fewer then we are better. They asked for our weapons, and our answer naturally was: Come and take them... We are on our own soil, and must thus expect a fair number of civilians in the AO - and the international community and our own country is watching. But the political and military stakes are high. Therefore, you are tasked to avoid civilian casualties to the degree that it does not endanger your command or overall goals. FIRES in the Urban areas are only authorised by TF COMD. Enemy Forces Strength: ENY Combined Bn(+). Equipment: At least three (3) full combined and reinforced Companies with M60A3 (in PLTs of 5), a few Leopard 2A4´s (estimated at PLT strength per COY), AIFV´s (in PLTs of 4) (Represented by M113AS4´s), M113G3 TOWs and with additional support and recon troops (From INTEL likely VEC-M1). Likely also a screening forces NV of the Enemy HQ with Leopard 2A4s and otherwise same composition as above, estimated as at least COY+ strength, and deployed in a defensive posture. ENY Artillery expected in SIGNIFICANT volume. Quality: Likely experienced conscripts and their ammunition the best they can get for their older platforms. MDA: ENY only in HASTY DEFENSE in Main Defensive Areas (MDA), no constructed defences, entrenchments and major obstacles identified or likely - aside from the known minefields Southwest of your Defence Area Spartan (Reference Maptrace), confidence about which is HIGH. Reinforcement: NOT expected from the East nor South as their lines of communication are cut for now. Confidence HIGH. ENY CoA: Likely will initially continue their attack in the NORTH, but once their attack is broken, likely try to lure our forces into an attritional fight where their numerical advantage, and use of terrain, will make up for their relative weakness in equipment and training. ENY have access to Artillery in substantial numbers, exact units deployed for this operation unknown. Friendly Forces (FF). Local AIR SUPERIORITY achieved. Flanks. FF North and West to SECURE Flanks, but not to Spt Attack apart from the forces mentioned at Assembly Point MARATHON (B COY). FF WEST will make a supporting attack to tie ENY forces down, and attrit them if possible. TF Spartans: TF in Defence Area SPARTAN (A COY) consists of 3 x tank platoons of LEOPARD 2A6HEL as well as 2 x mechanized infantry platoon of M2A2 (ODS), along with an similar force placed at Assembly Area MARATHON (B COY), but where the tank platoons are composed of M1A2 (SEP) and the MECHINF consists of 2 x CV90/40-B PLT´s. Also there have been allocated a Heavy Weapons platoon armed with BGM-71D TOW-2, consisting of 4 fireteams and 1 FO, to DEFEND Defence Area SPARTAN only. These will support A COY BUT are under direct command of BTN CO. A and B Coy Dismounted infantry equipped with 2 x Anti-Tank teams (FGM-148 Javelin) (Odds callsigns) and 2 x LMG Teams (Even callsigns). Each MECHINF platoon thus has 2x Anti-Tank teams and 2 x LMG Teams, the rest being issued with AT-4s and rifle grenades plus a medic team, and are all considered Elite. B Coy also has 2 Bieber bridging units. FIRES: 3 x 6 Tubes of 155mm SP howitzers, no FASCAM available, but with ICM. (With the howitzers being further back, so off-map) 2 x 6 x 120 mm SP mortars with their own supply trucks in A COY 1 x 6 x 120 mm SP mortars with their own supply trucks in B COY 8 CAS strike missions on call. (As usual: ALL ARTILLERY IS UNDER THE CONTROL OF CO AND FO: So do NOT touch the ARTY controls if you not one of these two). LOGISTICS: In both A COY and B COY: Repair Sect, 2 x Supply and 1 x MED Sect. NO Engr, as there are expected no major obstacles in vector of attack. So BYPASS ENY obstacles. B COY has additionally been allocated 2 (two) bridging units (bieber), for use depending on the CO´s plan. Rules of Engagement. NOTHING IN THESE RULES OF ENGAGEMENT LIMITS YOUR RIGHT TO TAKE APPROPIATE ACTION TO DEFEND YOURSELF AND YOUR UNIT. A. You have the right to use force to proactively engage any and all ENY targets of opportunity. B. You are cleared to fire first on all hostile targets or targets with deemed hostile intent, including armed civilians. C. The force should be used under the circumstances and proportional to the threat. D. We are at war. Destruction of civilian property has been cleared by the local authorities if CO deems that there is a CLEAR military value and goal in said destruction, including FIRES in urban areas. E. All Laws of War are to be observed. II. Mission: TF SPARTAN is to BLOCK ENY attack towards Defence Area Spartan with A COY. Then on orders ATTACK and CONDUCT EXPLOITATION with B COY (and ONLY B COY), DESTROYING the ENY between PL HERCULES and PL ACHILLEOUS, SEIZE ENY HQ, IOT DENY the area to the ENY and disrupt their future operations. III. Execution Concept of the Operation: Taskforce SPARTANs A COY BLOCKS the ENY IVO Defence Area SPARTAN. Then TF SPARTANs B COY, ATTACK from NORTHWEST to SOUTHEAST; conducting an attack by fire from PL HERCULES towards PL ACHILLEOUS (See Map trace), and then ASSAULT to SEIZE ENY HQ. Once SECURE, PREPARE HASTY Defence to HOLD Objective until relieved. This will DENY the area to the ENY and PREVENT further ENY offensive operations, achieving our immediate political goal. Commanders Intent Purpose - The purpose of this operation is to DESTROY the ENY forces in the AO, then OCCUPY, thus weakening the Enemys will to fight and persuading them not to conduct further offensive actions. Key Tasks 1. DEFEND Defence Area Spartan, BLOCKING the ENY attack using A COY. 2. Attack from PL HERCULES towards PL ACHILLEOUS to DESTROY the ENY using only B COY. 2. Seize ENY HQ. 3. Conduct HASTY DEFENSE ITO DEFEAT ENY Counter Attacks End State: Friendly. FF postured in or IVO ENY HQ; consolidated and prepared and able to continue operations towards the SOUTH and SOUTHEAST. Enemy. ENY DESTROYED between PL HERCULES and PL ACHILLEOUS, unable to support Enemy forces SOUTH of the Defence Area Spartan. Terrain. All tactically commanding terrain features SECURED and CLEAR of ENY. Civilian. As little disruption to civilian life and property as possible, without disrupting your military goals and the security of your command. Fires Concept. 3 x 6 Tubes of self-propelled 155 mm howitzers that will directly support this operations, from outside of the AO (offmap) and Two (2) x Six (6) plus One (1) x Six (6) tubes of 120 mm self-propelled Mortars for use in AO, with integral ammo supply trucks. There are Eight (8) priority missions ready for tasking. 3 x 6 x tubes of 155 off-map fires undet TF CO 2 x 6 x Tubes of 120mm organic fires under TF CO control (P1 and P2), with organic supply vehicles (P31 and P34) (A COY). 1 x 6 x Tubes of 120 mm orgabic fires under TF CO control (P4), with organic supply vehicles (P5) (B COY) 8 CAS sorties were awarded during this targeting cycle of the ATO under TF CO control. Aviation Nil IV. Sustainment Supply TF and per COY will carry forward 2 x resupply vehicles, P-1and P-2 have 2 x supply vehicle allocated to them specifically (P31 and P34). No resupply possible beyond that . Maintenance TF and per COY will carry forward 1x combat repair team (CRT) Medical TF and per COY will carry forward 1x foward aid station (FAS) V. Command And Signal Succession of Command A COY: ALPHA-66 TF Commander ALPHA-65 TF XO Alpha-11 1 PLT LDR/A Alpha-21 2 PLT LDR/A Alpha-41 4 PLT LDR/A B COY: BRAVO-66 TF Commander BRAVO-65 TF XO Bravo-11 1 PLT LDR/B Bravo-21 2 PLT LDR/B Bravo-41 4 PLT LDR/B Signals No Change; as per unit SOP Come home with your shield or upon it.

KANIUM SUNDAY 5th OF May 1800 GMT - Righteous Retribution by Nike-Ajax Where: Kanium TS : teamspeak3.i3d.net:10077 World Clock 1800 GMT (Same time as always - now adjusted for European Summer Time: click the time below for your local time) World clock 1800 GMT IMPORTANT NOTICE: This SB session may be recorded with video and sound and uploaded, including to a public youtube channel. IMPORTANT NOTICE II: No political BS thank you. Without breaking immersion, then this is a work of fiction... Everybody is Welcome: you don't have to belong to Kanium. We love playing with you all, the arranger and CO loves you even more if you sign up in advance Operation Righteous Retribution 1'st of June 2020 SB Mission by Nike-Ajax 0. Background Since 1979 an undeclared and studiously ignored state of strife if not war has existed between the Shia muslims led informally by Iran and the Sunni muslims led by Saudi Arabia. The war between Iran and Iraq was in many ways a part of this conflict, but it neither stopped with the end of that war nor died with Saddam Hussein. Rather it has accelerated and found new ways of expressing itself, including using the oilprice as a way to hurt the other part. No one has wanted to acknowledge this new Cold War. But that is of little consolation to the peoples of Yemen, Syria and other places where the two parties have clashed. Nor does anyone really want to focus on the fact that Syria de facto is nothing more than a puppet for the regime in Teheran. Worse - for the opposing side - is the fact that Iraq is a country with a majority of Shia muslims, that for decades was ruled or oppressed by a minority Sunni moslem group under the leadership of Saddam Hussein. With his departure then Iraq have in the last year inevitably moved closer and closer to Iran and 3 months ago, chose to take the full step and together with Syria pronounce the creation of the Greater Islamic Republic which is an amalgation of the three countries. Which have created a very strong country that are far stronger and more populous than any of its neighbours, with even Israel threatened by its combined armies. This unsurprisingly have sent shockwaves not just through the middle east specifically, but the world in general. Saudi Arabia feeling that their very existence is in dire danger, have tried to solidify both their armed forces as well as their alliances. Saudi Arabia however is still faced with the problems that have challenged them for decades: their population is far smaller than the GIR and their army much weaker and smaller. A month ago a wave of terrorists attack rocked the nation of Kuwait culminating in the shocking murder of the ruling Emir of Kuwait along with most of his family: this crime together with the others threw Kuwait into chaos. Kuwait has for many years been the most democratic, religiously accepting and open Arab nation in the Gulf Region and these events were therefore doubly shocking. Several terrorist organizations claimed rsponsibility, without any proof being put forward. Into this chaos stepped the diplomats of the GIR. Information and opinions differ on what happened next, but the results were clear: no matter if Kuwait was being pressured, threatened, bribed or enticed then the outcome was not in any dispute: 14 days ago Kuwait formally joined the GIR, to the great surprise not only of the world but also to many of its Sunni-majority and christian minority citizens. Some of the Kuwaiti units refused to acknowledge the political decision and made their way south to Saudiarabia, as they saw this as a putsch. From Israel over Saudiarabia and to Oman and more, this rang any and all alarm bells not already rung. And countries outside the middleeast and the Gulf were alarmed as well. USA, supported by Saudiarabia among others, called for immediate investigations into the Kuwait situation as well as a strong and robust boycot and trade embargo. As this was blocked in the UN by China and Russia, then an American and Saudi led coalition chose to implement this unilaterally last week. The GIR declared this to be unlawful and Casus Belli and somewhat surprisingly gave the opposing coalition 72 hours to rescind it, which didnt happen. To the very great surprise of most of the world the morning after the dealine ran out the GIR went on the offense. They chose limited but ultimately achievable goals, of which the biggest issue was the closing of the Strait of Hormuz, and perhaps the biggest PR move was the taking of the town of Khafji in the North of Saudiarabia after a short but fierce battle. And then the GIR hunkered down and formally sought diplmatic solutions, including a wish to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, making the coalitions position even more difficult. In the meantime Intel indicates that the town of Khafji have been emptied. The fate of the Saudi inhabitants are unknown, but Intel seems dire. The formal and official position of the Coalition is that this is not a war about religion. But rather a move against aggression and a belligerent nation with Imperial ambitions. I. Situation Time 0545 Local Time - just before dawn. Weather Clear sky with no chance of rain, 35 degrees Centigrade and LOS 3600 Km and no chance of precipitation. General. We are at de facto at war, but the enemy has us at a disadvantage. Firstly we do not have an UN resolution to back us up, but far more troubling than this, then we have nowhere near the forces in general and in the AO in particular that we used to win over an inferior enemy in 1991 and again in 2003. We are trying to build up, but the blocking of the strait of Hormuz with a combination of mines, Anti-shipping missiles and the use of directfire weapons and airplanes of the GIR, have for now meant that our progress with regards to build-up is slow. Combined with this the Iran are using all their political assets to block any action in the international political bodies including the UN and EU. Iran has formally allied and integrated with the Shia dominated Iraq, and the undeclared war that has been going on between the Sunni led by Saudi arabia vs. the Shia led by Iran since 1979, has just gone hot. In a replay of Desert Storm then the war so far has mostly been in the form of a Sitzkrieg, but a week ago Iran crossed the Saudi border and after a short but furious engagement took the city of Khafji, where they dug in. Saudiarabia has formally asked all their allies to help, including USA. We need a political victory as much if not more than we need a military one. Not only to send a message to GIR but also to bolster our Coalition and send a message to the international community. Therefore it has been decided that the Coalition will retake the town of Khafji: a move that will signal not only our resolve, and ability to strike back but also if successfull bring memories of Desert Storm and it is hoped help solidify international support for the Coalition and against the GIR. Our Taskforce Vengeance, as part of the Saudi/US/Kuwaiti Battlegroup Nemesis, have been tasked with this mission. Our forces are limited as we need to hold back potential attacks elsewhere, but its the opinion of HQ that our superior training, weapons and leadership will act as a substantial force multiplier. We have been tasked with first seizing OBJ RETRIBUTION to our East, and then defend it against Enemy counterattacks expected to come from the North and South. The Enemy have strong defences and sizeable forces to the South, but from HUMINT and SIGINT, then its expected that their orders are to hold off any attack from the South at all costs. In line with this then another Taskforce (TF PAYBACK) will make a feint towards them to force them to remain in place. Do NOT however push too far south as this is expected to run a risk of them all turning north and joining in the expected Counterattacks. Our best estimate is that you should try and stay North of Northing 13, and not seek engagement towards the South. The GIR outnumber us by a considerable margin. But on a positive side, then we are up against second rate equipment. But they are manned by veterans, their ordnance are modern and their weapons have already killed a number of Coalition soldiers, so do NOT underestimate them. Taskforce Vengeance have been assembled to seize OBJ RETRIBUTION and destroy the Enemy to our East. We expect some of the units in the rear of the enemies defenceline to our south will turn North and together with Reinforcements from the North will counterattack and try to drive us out of Khafji. Do not let them be successfull. It is the estimate of HQ that our forces are strong enough to punch through them initially, however we need to use care in how we use our ammo as we need to be able to fend off the expected ENY counterattacks We on our Saudi soil, however the Saudis are beyond enraged not just by the invasion, but also by the rumours of the fate of the inhabitants of Khafji and perhaps also by the political implications that they lost this town again to an attacker. The words from his Royal Highness were: "We expect you to make Khafji a mausoleum to the memory of our dead people. Leave no one alive and show no restraint beyond what your humanity dictates your" Thus you are cleared to use all weapons at your disposal with extreme prejudice in all of the AO, including FIRES in the Urban areas. Enemy Forces. The Enemy to our overall front is a Battalion sized(+) combined GIR Force. From Intel, then this seems to be at least two full Companies of T72B1, a propable Company of Chieftain Mk. V´s and a full company of BMP-2, with additional support and recon troops including Light Scorpion tanks, and likely further reinforcements - estimated to be at least another COY of MECHINF and possibly a Company of mixed GIR Armor that can be used in the Enemys Counterattack. The Enemy is on the defence and have constructed heavy defences to the South oriented South and Southwest, however we do not expect any Obstacles or minefields in your attack vector and direction, confidence about that is HIGH. But we do however expect them to be aggressive and in a combat stance, and some of them possibly dug in. We expect the ENY to reinforce from the North (Reference Maptrace). From when your attack strikes, then our estimated ETA on the ENY reinforcements/QRF from the North are approximately 60 minutes minutes from when they are alerted. Confidence about that is MEDIUM. We also expect them to reorient the northernmost positioned forces in the defence to the South towards you. But from INTEL would expect their SOP would be to wait for their QRF before making their move towards North. We thus anticipate a coordinated ENY counter attack from the North and South within the time frame described above. HQ have promised that other opearations will deny the ENY of any further reinforcements from the North beyond what is described above. Confindence about that is HIGH. The remaining ENY Forces to the South are planned to be attacked in a followup Operation. From SIGINT, then we know that the ENY have access to Artillery in substantial but unknown amounts. Friendly Forces. We have temporary local and limited air superiority, but are limited to 3 strike planes. This is primarily due to strong local Air defence, as the Saudis have already lost some Helicopters in the area, and we given the force correlation are unwilling to risk more at this time. We have forces to our SOUTH (Taskforce Payback) that will push forward and North and support our attack. But as this is ONLY a Feint, then they will NOT support you directly in your attack nor are they expected to attrit the ENY, but rather only seek to fix the ENY defenders in place so they will not counterattack you in full force. Our Taskforce consists of 3 x tank platoons of M1A2(SEP) Abrams as well as 2 x mechanized infantry platoon of M2A2 (ODS) Bradleys, along with a tactical reserve of 1 PLT of M1A2 (SEP) and a 1 PLT of M2A2 (ODS). We also have 4 x 6 Tubes of 155mm SP howitzers, which have a full range of rounds (except FASCAM), One (1) MLRS Strike package and 6 x 120 mm SP mortars with its own supply truck (with the howitzers being further back, so off-map), as well as support assets from HQ Company (repair, 2 x supply and medical). Our dismounted infantry from B COY is equipped with 4 x Anti-Tank teams (FGM-148 Javelin). Each MECHINF platoon in A COY thus has 4x Anti-Tank teams, the rest being issued with 3 x AT4 and riflegrenades plus a medicteam, and are all considered Elite. Rules of Engagement. NOTHING IN THESE RULES OF ENGAGEMENT LIMITS YOUR RIGHT TO TAKE APPROPIATE ACTION TO DEFEND YOURSELF AND YOUR UNIT. A. You have the right to use force to proactively engage any and all ENY targets of opportunity. B. You are cleared to fire first on all hostile targets or targets with deemed hostile intent, including armed civilians. C. The force should be used under the circumstances and proportional to the threat. D. We are at war. Destruction of civilian property has been cleared by the local authorities if CO deems that there is a military value and goal in said destruction, including FIRES in urban areas. E. All Laws of War are to be observed. II. Mission Taskforce Vengeance is to destroy enemy defenders between PL NEMESIS and PL VENDETTA, and to seize OBJ RETRIBUTION. And then quickly and on the TF CO´s Orders and initiative consolidate and prepare to repulse ENY Counterattacks from North and South. III. Execution Concept of the Operation: Taskforce Vengeance with 2 PLTs in tactical reserve and supported by a feint attack from the South executed by TF Payback (Reference Maptrace), will attack from the WEST and towards EAST, setting an attack by fire from PL NEMESIS towards PL VENDETTA, while trying to avoid pulling ENY forces from the South into combat if possible. Having done this they will use own assets to clear OBJ RETRIBUTION of the Enemy, and then quickly transition into a defensive posture oriented North and South to Hold the OBJ. This will open the area for further offensive operations, disrupt the Enemys defences in the area and achieve our overall political goals in this stage. Do not risk the integrity of your command by attacking the main Enemy defenceline to the South UNLESS the TF CO is positive that this can achieved successfully and without compromising the integrity of his command. Commanders Intent Purpose - The purpose of this operation is to attack, and then clear the Enemy forces and defeat their will to fight in this AO, while finally defending the gained ground against expected ENY counterattacks. Key Tasks 1. Attack from vicinity PL NEMESIS towards OBJ RETRIBUTION destroying the ENY as you go. 2. Clear the ENY from OBJ RETRIBUTION and seize it. 3. Defend OBJ RETRIBUTION from expected ENY counterattacks from SOUTH and NORTH End State Friendly Friendly forces postured on or in vicinity of PL VENDETTA and OBJ RETRIBUTION; consolidated and prepared and able to continue operations towards the SOUTH. Enemy Enemy forces defeated or destroyed between PL NEMESIS and PL VENDETTA, unable to support Enemy forces in the Northern and Southern part of the AO. Terrain All tactically commanding terrain features in friendly hands and cleared of enemy forces. Civilian Not relevant as all LOCAL inhabitants are estimated to be gone Fires We have 4 x 6 Tubes of self-propelled 155 mm howitzers that will directly support this operations, from outside of the AO (offmap). Additionally there have been allocated One (1) MLRS Strike and Six (6) 120 mm self-propelled Mortars for use, with integral ammo supply trucks. And finally our Air assets will provide 10 CAS strikes. 6 x Tubes of 120mm organic fires under TF CO control (P-1) 4 x 6 x Tubes of 155 mm off-map fires under TF CO control 1 x MLRS Strike 10 x CAS sorties were awarded during this targeting cycle of the ATO Aviation Nil IV. Sustainment Supply TF will carry forward 2 x resupply vehicles, P-1have 2 x supply vehicle allocated to them specifically. No resupply possible beyond that . Maintenance TF will carry forward 1x combat repair team (CRT) Medical TF will carry forward 1x foward aid station (FAS) V. Command And Signal Succession of Command Hotel-66 TF Commander Hotel-65 TF XO Alpha-11 1 PLT LDR/A Alpha-21 2 PLT LDR/A Bravo-11 1 PLT LDR/B

KANIUM SUNDAY 9th OF DEC 1900 GMT - MECH BG ATTACKS in Finland (based on FI MechBat attack Tirva by ???, tweaked by Nike-Ajax) Where: Kanium TS : teamspeak3.i3d.net:10077 World Clock 1900 GMT (Same time as always - now adjusted for Winter Time) World clock 1900 GMT IMPORTANT NOTICE: This SB session may be recorded with video and sound and uploaded, including to a public youtube channel. Everybody is Welcome: you don't have to belong to Kanium. We love playing with you all, the arranger and CO loves you even more if you sign up in advance MECH BG Attack INFO: 2x TNK PLT, 2x MECH PLT, 2x RECCE SEC + 1x TNK PLT in reserve Mission will end when when A66 or OPFOR thinks its time to end. TO CO BG BACKGROUND: Finland has been attacked again by Russia in a move that is expected to be a broader move to secure the Russian northern Flank, in preparation of a move to attack NATO. Finnish forces have inflicted heavy losses upon the enemy and Finland has fully activated their Wartime military ressources and forces. They are however under considerable presure from Russian and Byelorussian forces. United States has therefore after dialogue with the beleaguered Finns chosen to assist as a precursor to initiating a full REFORGER style rearming operation of Europe. For now their forces are limited but locally strong. 1) SITUATION: a) Enemy: RUSSIAN ARM and MECH BAT (-) with TNK support has attacked town of TIRWA and NISSILANTIE and taken control of the surrounding area. They have been seen preparing defensive positions, but from INTEL then it is doubtful if they have had time to construct major obstacles and minefields. ENY is expected to begin probing further NORTH at any moment. Expect ENY recon movement. Units sighted match that of a second tier Mech BTN with T72+, BMP1+ and other tracked and wheeled vehicles including BRDMs. It is suspected they have been assigned extra ATGM teams, as well as a considerable amount of artillery. Moreover INTEL fears that the Russian army is bringing up more modern forces and reinforcements as we speak from the south, while they solidify their defences oriented to the north. However due to local Air Superiority, we do NOT expect neither fixed nor rotary wing ENY airplanes. b) Own: You are part of a US Mech BTN (-) BG that has been tasked with counter attack in this sector. We have been hit hard and do not have the forces we would have wished at our disposal. Road 24 is being secured by the remainder of our BG to our west, to our east the ENY seems to be fixed further south and Finnish forces have established a defensive line. It is CO BTN intent to launch a counter attack before ENY gets a firm foothold and is able to bring in even more reinforcements. We have 1 PLT of 1A2 SEP TNK (A3) in reserves but to be used only if neccesary. You have been assigned 2 x Batt of 6 x tubes 155 mm howitzers with HE and SMOKE rounds, due to logistic challenges no other ordnance available. Mech INF is armed with Javelin. Each section of RECON has one sniper team and one FO team. c) Attachments and detachments: - 2x TNK PLT - 2x MECH PLT - 2x RECON SEC - 1x CSS PLT - 1 x TNK PLT (In reserve) 2) MISSION: It is CMDR intent to attack SOUTH from Bridge 1 (B1) along R1337 towards Bridge 4 (B4) and secure TIRWA and NISSILANTIE. Intel indicates no HVY ENY force are north of PL NOVEMBER yet. However expect ENY resistance to consolidate and stiffen immediately as you move South from PL NOVEMBER. Stay within your marked boundaries as anything outisde will be targeted by OWN artillery, MLRS as well as fixed-wing and rotary airplanes. Mission: 1) Attack along R1337 and; 2) Take OBJ GOLD 3) Take OBJ SILVER 3) EXECUTION: UP TO YOU