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KANIUM SUNDAY 1st of September1800 GMT - The Attack on Buritz by Assassin 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: 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. 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 "The Attack on Buritz" by Assassin (Own Map updates) Buritz have been taken over by the enemy. The Enemy continued to move southeast towards Kanium forces. Last week while 1/1/B scout unit was on a recon patrol, was captured by enemy forces and taken to Buritz. They have managed to escape and are hiding out in Buritz. The last contact made with 1/1/B was made yesterday which we got their location Grid: 6157 6506. We have marked this location with a Blue Circle. We are ready to go in and get our guys back. Once Buritz is cleared we will call in a Extraction Team which are controlled by the Triggers. Enemy Intel: Our intel estimates possible a Mechanized with Armor support Battalion size force in and around Buritz. Enemy forces have place buried mines which have been marked. Mission: Kanium Company are to seek and destroy all enemy that is encountered northwest. Secure the Marked extraction zone and call in the Helo extraction. Once the extraction is in progress be ready for any possible counter attacks. It is important that the north main routes are defended. Kanium Forces: CO A: M1A2 SEP with APS XO A: M1A2 SEP with APS FO 6/A: M113 /FO with APS 1/D: 2-DF-30's, 2 DF-90's 1/A: 4 M1A2 SEP'S with APS 2/A: 4 M1A2 SEP'S with APS 3/A: 4 STRV-122'S with APS 1/C: 4 M2A2'S with APS and Javelin's 2/C: 3 CV90 / 40-B with APS and Spikes (Set according to KT's Template) Arty: 6 Tubes per Battery, 6 batteries off map. HE, Smoke, ICM, Airstrikes: 15 missions with 5 Aircraft. V. Signals Succession of Command: CO A, XO A, 1/1/A, 1/2/A, 1/3/A, 1/2/C No change to signal SOI

KANIUM SUNDAY 11th of August 1800 GMT - OP BOLONGO by SnS 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. 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 And in more detail: PRELIM Aim. The idea behind this mission is to practice mission focus and not to be distracted. The OPFOR is based on mixture of Ethiopian Rebel Forces with some Russian Forces (RF) acting as "Advisors". The Scenario is designed to challenge decision--making, not only the CO, but the Sect/Tp Commanders as well as the individual crews. Recommendations. In constructing your plan the following should be considered: a. There is really no intelligence worth anything on the current situation - act accordingly. b. The RF "Advisors" represent a small sized force - no idea on numbers or equipment. c. Remember the 2 minute rule on Direct Fire! d. ROE is a key constraint - we do not know who is a friend and who is a rebel within the Government Force so only fire in selfdefence. If you fire on a CIV or Gov Militia that is loyal that will trigger unintended consequences elsewhere. 1) SITUATION: a. General Situation: You are a mixed DK/SWE Training force (TF JONAS) for the African Union and UN that now finds itself in the middle of a military coup in KATANGA West Africa. You are located in KATI to the East of the country. The whole region to your West is in chaos with reports of inter-government fighting, roving militias on all sides of the ethnic divides raping and killing as they go from village to town destroying government infrastructure. Swedish Oil workers were reported to be held up in the TEXECO Oil facility, but last reports on their current location suggests the group may have spit and at least three of the party are unlocated, possibly at TONKA or GOV RESIDENCE. In addition, there is a small UN force trapped in their camp in the west by what the UN claims to be a large Rebel Armoured force. We have previous INTEL that there was a Armoured Unit near that location conducting training with the Russian "Advisors" The situation is serious and deteriorating rapidly. While the political dialogue in the UN begins, DK & SWE have ordered you to go and find the oil workers and return them to the safety of KATI. In addition both governments have agreed that you will investigate the presence of Rebel Forces in the West, report their strength and if necessary prevent their movement east towards KATI. b. En Forces: Unknown number of Government forces and rebel civilian militias. Probably with some T-55/62 and BMP variants. NOT all Government military forces and Civilian militias are hostile to the Government, UN or the TF. The safe zone ends once the southern bridge on Hy 53 at KATI is crossed. The use of IEDs by militia forces has been reported as has the use of AT/AP mines. Local sources also indicate the Rebel Forces have MANPADS. c. Friendly Forces: TF JONAS (1 x Recce Plt (4 x MB 300G ( 1 x Sect M2HB Reflex Sight ,1 x Sect SPIKE MR/LR), 3 x Armd Plt (6 x STRV 122, 4 x LEO 2A5A2-DK) ) 1 x Mech Plt (4 x DK MRAP OHWS M2HB,leased for the operation manned by Kalmar Regt). The MECH Plt comprises: 3 x MG3 Sect, 1 x SPIKE MR/LR Sect, 5 x Rifle Sect each soldier equipped with 3 x M2 CG HEDP 502/rifle grenades/smoke. Log Plt (Amb/Recovery/Repair/Supply). 3 x Ural 4320 Trucks are available for transporting the Swedish Oil Workers. d. Taskorg/Atts and Dets: 1 x 120mm Mor Bty (4 x Tubes & Supply), 1 x FOO, 1 x BLACKHAWK may be released bu US Training Forces - TBC. e. RESERVE. B Coy will become TACOM when available from their task at Village 17. 2) MISSION: TF JONAS is to FIND and RETURN safely as a priority, SWE oil workers and other Scandinavian citizens unable to return to FARP ANGEL within the safe area IVO KATI. The TF is then to SECURE the UN CAMP BAGUINEDA and PROTECT the UN Force located at the camp, while conducting an assessment as to the THREAT posed by the Rebel military and Militia forces. BPT to PROTECT civilian life and DEFEAT any Rebel force IF it shows HOSTILE intent and LIFE is threatened. NO Civilian forces are to be engaged throughout, but force may be used in selfdefence under Card 65a. Key tasks: 1. FIND the SWE Oil workers and return them to FARP ANGEL in KATI; 2. SECURE UN CAMP BAGUINEDA, PROTECT the UN Force; 3. IDENTIFY the REBEL force strength, Dispositions and operational status; 4. BPT DEFEAT Rebel Force or Militia if engaged or if threatening civilian life; 5. DO NOT ENGAGE ANY KATANGAN civilian accept in SELF- DEFENCE (ROE 65A in force). Endstate: 1. SWE workers returned safely and uninjured to KATI; 2. UN Force PROTECRTED in Camp; 3. Rebel Force & Militia locations and strength identified. 3. TF fit for further operations. 4. No civilian casualties attributed to TF engagements. 3) EXECUTION: UP TO YOU go and make your plan and back-brief in 30 mins 4) COORDINATING INSTRUCTIONS: a. Movement timings. (i) No move before 06:00Z; (ii) URAL 435 Trucks for Scandinavian citizens; (iii) C1 (Blackhawk) could be available if released by US Training Force in KATANGA capital. b. OOM:. Team CO orders. c. H Hr. 06:00Z hrs. d. ROE. UN Chapter 7 in force - Card 65a - lethal force may be used in selfdefence if all other options have been used including warning shots. The killing of civilian forces loyal to the government may cause other civilians to turn on the government and attack your force. If you are to disengage with any such contacts without using lethal forces unless in fear of loss of life. Russian Forces are inside the AO. They are NOT to be engaged UNLESS you are fired on first. e. Recce policy. No detailed Recce/INTEL available. f. Recovery. Damaged vehicles are to be recovered to KATI. h. Routes of Advance. In accordance with CO orders. i. Fires. All call for FIRES through A66. FIRES will not be under any circumstances authorised in built up areas of towns and villages. 5. SERVICE SUPPORT a. TFAA established FARP ANGEL – area for Repair/Recovery. b. Ammunition supply Requests through XO A65. Supply limited ammo expenditure to be monitored and reported when AMBER state reached. c. Med: Ambulance Role 1 located with XO A65. 6. COMMAND AND SIGNAL a. Signal: All cross-platoon communications will be conducted on the TFHQ Net, 26000 to enable maximum situational awareness for the TF.

KANIUM SUNDAY 9th of June 1800 GMT - Strife in Verona by Nike-Ajax (thanks to SNS for orders input) 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. 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 Strife in Verona 27´th of July 2020 SB Mission by Nike-Ajax 0. Background Two Countries, both alike in dignity, In between fair Verona, where we conduct our operation, have held ancient grudges which have now broken out into actual war. A civil war have been brewing, caused by the aspirations and ambitions of the two foes: the Country of Capulet and the Country of Montague. These tensions that were held back by the international community, have strangely been let loose by a love affair between a pair of star-cross'd lovers. Specifically between the daughter of the Prime Minister of Capulet, Julie and the son of the President of Montague, Romeo. Allthough seemingly harmless, their affair have put the strife and disagreements around the area of Verona which both countries wants to be a part of their country, to the fore. Not only is Verona of strategic and symbolic value, but a new major pipeline is planned to be build through it which will bring wealth and power to whomever controls it. It is said by some that only the young lovers deaths can bury their parents and countries strife. Allthough their story could probably be made into a movie or possibly a play, then it is not just the rage and indignation of their parents and respective parliaments that have led us to the operation which will unfold today. So it would seem that even though its a tragedy for the young lovers, then the greater tragedy is that the two countries will be at war in hours. The international community have tried with talks and threats, but to no avail as UN proves to be not a match for the job once more. We as the part of the armed forces of Capulet, are tasked with taking control of the area of Verona once and for all, suffering the guns and artillery of outrageous fortune. But by opposing, ending it. I. Situation Time: 0700 Local Time Weather: Ligthly clouded with no chance of rain, 25 degrees Centigrade and LOS 4400 Meters General War have been declared and both sides have claimed Casus Belli. Our strategic objective is to SECURE and OCCUPY the area of Verona, thus denying it to the foul Montagues. The Montagues have thrust a limited distance into Verona territory, then taken up HASTY DEFENSE likely having lost momentum and initiative. It is likely they are expecting a COUNTER ATTACK. Terrain: Dangerous mixture of closed and open, with channeling and blocking terrain features particularly to the north with a combination of a small river and extensive marsh and swamps. Friendly Air have DESTROYED all the bridges to the East from where the Montagues attacked, thus - at least temporarily - they will be forced to reinforce by taking a detour and coming into their DEFENSIVE AREAS from the South. Obstacles: Verona population has put a strong belt of minefields (Reference Maptrace) to their South-west, to discourage the exact situation that is happening now. This minefield has now been reinforced by the Montagues. THIS AREA IS PROHIBITED to all our forces on pain of DEATH. To be or not to be in control of the city of Verona (OBJ VERONA - Reference Maptrace), is the question, as the ones who control the city will also control the area of Verona. Current Situation. Sadly the treacherous people of Montague moved first, and struck like a dagger in the night. This means that they have occupied the better positions with superior numbers, however they have not had time to entrench. Our Taskforce (TF) STRIKESPEAR, as part of the primary Capulet Army Battlegroup, have been tasked with this mission. You will be outnumbered but not outfought - remember: A man can die but once and Nothing will come from nothing. We are on Verona soil, and must thus expect a fair number of civilians in the AO - and the international community 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. So Cry “havoc!” and let slip the dogs of war Enemy Forces Strength: ENY Combined Bn(+). Equipment: At least three (3) full combined and reinforced Companies with M60A3 (in PLTs of 5), Marder 1A3 (in PLTs of 3), M113G3 TOWs and with additional support and recon troops (From INTEL likely VEC-M1). Likely also screening forces around OBJ VERONA as well as the possible presence of ENY ATGM, which can include TOW launchers, confidence about last LOW to MEDIUM. 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 in the South of your AO (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 not continue their attack, but rather try to lure our forces into an attritional fight where their numerical advantage, and use of terrain, will make up for their weakness in equipment. 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 South to SECURE Flanks, but not to Spt Attack. TF Strikespear: TF consists of 3 x tank platoons of STRV122 as well as 2 x mechanized infantry platoon of CV90/40-B, along with a tactical reserve of 1 PLT of STRV122 and a 1 PLT of CV90/40-B. B Coy Dismounted infantry equipped with 2 x Anti-Tank teams (SPIKE MR) (Odds callsigns) and 2 x LMG Teams (Even callsigns). Each MECHINF platoon in B COY 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. FIRES; 4 x 6 Tubes of 155mm SP howitzers, no FASCAM available, One (1) MLRS mission of HE Rockets, 2 x 6 x 120 mm SP mortars with their own supply trucks (with the howitzers being further back, so off-map, 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: 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. 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 Strikespear is to DESTROY ENY between PL GLOBE and PL THEATER, SEIZE OBJ VERONA & HOLD OBJ until relieved, IOT DENY the area of Verona to the foul Montagues. III. Execution Concept of the Operation: Taskforce Strikespear with 2 PLTs TAC RESERVE, ATTACK from NORTHWEST to SOUTHEAST; conducting an attack by fire from PL GLOBE towards PL THEATER, and then ASSAULT to SEIZE OBJ VERONA. 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 Verona, then OCCUPY, thus weakening the Montagues will to fight and persuading them not to conduct further offensive actions. Key Tasks 1. Attack from PL GLOBE towards PL THEATER to DESTROY the ENY. 2. Seize OBJ VERONA. 3. Conduct HASTY DEFENSE ITO DEFEAT ENY Counter Attacks End State: Friendly. FF postured in or IVO OBJ VERONA; consolidated and prepared and able to continue operations towards the SOUTH. Enemy. ENY DESTROYED between PL THEATER and PL GLOBE, unable to support Enemy forces EAST of the river. 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. 1 (one) MLRS strike and 4 x 6 Tubes of self-propelled 155 mm howitzers that will directly support this operations, from outside of the AO (offmap) and 2 x Six (6) 120 mm self-propelled Mortars for use in AO, with integral ammo supply trucks. There are 8 priority missions ready for tasking. 2 x 6 x Tubes of 120mm organic fires under TF CO control (P1 and P2), with organic supply vehicles (P31 and P34). 4 x 6 x Tubes of 155 mm off-map fires under TF CO control. 1 x MLRS strike (HE Rockets) under TF CO control. (used proxy P4 BM-21) 8 CAS sorties were awarded during this targeting cycle of the ATO under TF CO control. Aviation Nil IV. Sustainment Supply TF 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 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 Signals No Change; as per unit SOP

KANIUM SUNDAY 10th OF MAR 1900 GMT - Operation Operation Delaware River by Apocalypse 31 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. IMPORTANT NOTICE II: This is a COY+ sized engagement, and we again have the pleasure of having a contingent from United Operations joining us: they will be manning Bravo COY. Thus there are only manning open for Alpha COY. 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 Delaware River Attack on OBJ Trenton by Apocalypse 31 I. SITUATION Time 0700 Local Time Weather Clear Skies with no chance of rain, 15 degrees Centigrade and LOS 3 Km General An enemy battalion is set in a defense in depth within this sector. Enemy Forces. Enemy Forces have a Battalion of combat power defending the area, The enemy battalion is composed of 4x armored companies, consisting of 3x Tank platoons supported by 1x mechanized infantry platoon. The enemy battalion also has organic fire support assets (152mm artillery), and engineer assets that will support fighting positions as well as the emplacement of minefields. Friendly Forces. We have friendly forces to our EAST and WEST that will push forward and support our attack. Do not cross the COY GP boundaries reference Map trace, to avoid risk of Friendly Fire. Our COY GP consists of 4x tank platoons as well as 2x mechanized infantry platoon, along with a PLT of Centauros and a PLT of NZLAV in tactical reserve. This consists of a Swedish Company (Bravo COY) of 2 x PLT of STRV 122 and 2 PLT of CV9040-B, reinforced by 2 x PLT M1A2 (SEP) (Alpha COY). One PLT of CV90/40-B have been detached from Bravo COY to ALPHA COY. We have been augmented with 2 x 4 tubes of 155mm howitzers (with the howitzers being further back, so off-map), as well as support assets from Hotel Company (repair/rearm, and medical). Our dismount infantry is equipped with light machine guns (FN MAGs) and Anti-Tank teams ( 2 x Spike & 2 x CG). Each platoon thus has 4x LMG teams and 4x Anti-Tank teams plus a medicteam. II. MISSION Attack to clear OBJ TRENTON, in order to pass follow-on forces III. EXECUTION Concept of the Operation Alpha Company and Bravo Company with tactical reserves will clear ENY armor and mechanized infantry from OBJ Trenton; this will enable the the Brigade Combat Team to continue to expand and consolidate. COY GP will attack from the South and towards NORTHWEST, setting an attack by fire from LD, and use own assets to clear OBJ TRENTON. Commanders Intent Purpose - The purpose of this operation is to clear the Enemy from and defeat their will to fight in this AO. Key Tasks 1. Clear OBJ TRENTON End State Friendly Friendly forces postured on PL OMEGA; consolidated and prepared to continue operations towards ENY force concentrations the North and Northwest Enemy Enemy forces defeated or destroyed between LD and PL OMEGA; unable to continue supporting ENY defenses in the AO. Terrain OBJ Trenton are cleared of enemy forces. Civilian Minimal collateral damage to civilian infrastructure and civilian way of life Fires Direct support from A Battery (2 x 4 Tubes) IV. SERVICE & SUPPORT a. Supply 2x Supply Trucks b. Maintenance 1x Engineer Track c. Medical 1x Medic Track d. Additional 1x Biber V. Command And Signal Succession of Command HQ-66 COY GP Commander Alpha-66 A COY CO Bravo-66 B COY CO Signals No Change; as per unit SOP

KANIUM SUNDAY 3rd OF MAR 1900 GMT - Operation Hammerblow 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. IMPORTANT NOTICE II: This is a COY+ sized engagement, and we again have the pleasure of having a contingent from United Operations joining us: they will be manning Bravo COY. Thus there are only manning open for Alpha COY. 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 Hammerblow 08 AUG 2020 Story: Follow-up to OP Sledgehammer SB Mission by Nike-Ajax, briefing adapted from Apocalypse Background Peace creating forces from the Coalition have subdued the Island of Kavgos, with very few casualties on the side of the Peace Creating Forces. It was hoped that this would be enough to create stability and allow the coalition to withdraw without further bloodshed. This naturally were a political illusion, much in the way of many of the previous peace keeping and peace creating efforts of the 20th and 21st century, both in and outside of UN resolutions. In fact while very successful, then in this case it did not create the political change that happened after Argentina soundly lost the Falklands war. The politicians somehow forgot that Turkey was economically and politically much stronger. And that Turkey in fact was backed by Russia among others. And also that their armed forces of the Peace Creating Coalition were stretched beyond thin, after years of neglect and cost savings. And above all that they did not project the political Iron will, resolve and strength, that Margaret Thatcher did. Thus the Turkish and Russian analysis was that this was a feeble swing in the air, made by a mostly impotent and weak giant, a one-off where they got lucky. Despite the tragic and sizeable losses, then from a cynical and practical standpoint the Turkish losses were limited. In following that chain of thought the Turkish and Russian came to the conclusion that the best way of tackling and challenging the weak political leadership of the west, was to go on the offensive. Specifically then Turkey have brought up their readiness across the board. And more importantly invaded another and much bigger Island in the Aegean as a direct challenge to the coalition. NATO, EU and the UN for whatever worth the latter is, have tried desperately to contain and deescalate the situation without any real progress. And yet the parties were close to at least meet in the same room - that is until SAS flight SK 3179 was shot down in the Aegean. It is hard to find out why or exactly how it happened, but what is know is that it was shot down by Turkish and possibly Russian manned Surface-to-air missiles. The airplane had tried to use a flight route that took it outside the contested areas, but the fact is that European airways are congested, so it was at its outer limit of the flightpath. The turkish government claims that it had "the characteristics and vector" of a hostile plane, which international experts have contested. In a most unlucky turn of events, then the plane held passengers of all the nationalities that were involved in the actions in the Aegean. This has helped stiffen the resolve of the politicians in the coalition countries. Mostly because rather large numbers of their voters are screaming for retribution. In a political wording then "while we keep all options on the table, then the environment and context makes a political settlement in the present climate very challenging". So while the politicians still try to talk, the military is getting ready to act. It is the hope that freeing this island and inflicting another heavy blow, will force Turkey and by extension Russia to the conference table for a peaceful solution to the overall conflict. In the meantime the Turkish Land Forces have expelled all the Greek inhabitants of the Island, which simplifies our military mission, while it makes the political solution even harder. I. Situation Time 0530 Local Time Weather Clear Skies with no chance of rain, 29 degrees Centigrade and LOS 4 Km General. The remnants of Taskforce Saber have been reintegrated and replenished and partially joined with another group to create the Swedish COY GP Broadsword. The Peace Creation Coalition have landed several combined combat teams with tanks and infantry, supported by UAVs, and direct-support artillery, including COY GP Broadswoard. Meanwhile, other units are offshore with 6th Fleet, preparing for additional landings in other parts of the island against the Turkish Land Forces elsewhere on the island. We have local air superiority, but having lost a helicopter from direct fire in the last operation, are limited to strike planes. Enemy Forces. Turkish Land Forces have roughly a Battalion (-) of combat power defending the area, with at least two tank companies (Leopard 2A4) and one company of mixed mechanized and motorized infantry (Turkish IFV´s are represented with Ulans and Turkish Recon vehicles with VEC-M1´s). These are augmented with dismounted ENY infantry, that are expected to have access to MILANs that are locally produced under licence by ROCKETSAN and M72A4´s that are produced under licence by MKEK, as well as BGM-71 TOWs. As the ENY have had little time to prepare, then we do not expect major Obstacles or minefields, but confidence about that is medium to low. However given the previous encounter then we do expect them to be entrenched and in a combat stance. From SIGINT we know that the ENY have access to Artillery in substantial but unknow amounts. Friendly Forces. We have US and Italian forces to our EAST and WEST that will push forward and support our attack. So do NOT cross the COY GP boundaries reference Map trace, to avoid risk of Friendly Fire - this includes the UAV. Our COY GP consists of 4x tank platoons as well as 2x mechanized infantry platoon, along with a PLT of Centauros in tactical reserve. This consists of a Swedish Company of 2 x PLT of STRV 122 and 2 PLT of CV9040-B, reinforced by 2 x PLT STRV 122 from another COY. Added to this is an Italian reserve of 1 PLT Centauros. We have also been augmented with a UAV from Golf Company, 3 x 6 tubes of 155mm howitzers and 6 x 120 mm mortars from Fox Company with its own supply truck (with the howitzers being further back, so off-map), as well as support assets from Hotel Company (repair/rearm, and medical). Our dismount infantry is equipped with light machine guns (FN MAGs) and Anti-Tank teams ( 2 x Spike & 2 x CG). Each platoon thus has 4x LMG teams and 4x Anti-Tank teams plus a medicteam. 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 de Facto at war. Destruction of civilian property has been cleared by the Greek 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 COY GP Broadsword attacks to destroy Turkish defenders between PL ACHILLEUS and PL HECTOR to expand the NATO beach head and allow friendly forces to continue offensive operations across the island. III. Execution Concept of the Operation Alpha Company reinforced by 2 PLTs from Bravo Company and 1 PLT from the Italian contingent, will continue to expand the beachhead and clear Turkish armor and mechanized infantry from OBJ NIKE and OBJ AJAX; this will create a sizeable security area surrounding the beach head and enable the the Brigade Combat Team to continue to generate combat power. COY GP Broadswoard will attack from the North and towards SOUTHEAST, setting an attack by fire from PL ACHILLEOUS, and use own assets to clear OBJ NIKE and AJAX. Commanders Intent Purpose - The purpose of this operation is to clear the Turkish and defeat their will to fight on this island. Key Tasks 1. Clear OBJ NIKE 2. Clear OBJ AJAX End State Friendly Friendly forces postured on PL HECTOR; consolidated and prepared to continue operations towards the International Airport to the South East. Enemy Enemy forces defeated or destroyed between PL ACHILLEUS and HECTOR; unable to continue supporting Turkish defenses on the Island. Terrain OBJ NIKE and OBJ AJAX are cleared of enemy forces. Civilian Not relevant as all Greek inhabitants have been deported Fires Fox Company has 3 x 6 Tubes of self-propelled 155 mm howitzers that will directly support this operations, from outside of the AO (off-map). Additionally they have allocated Six 120 mm M1064 for use, with integral ammo supply truck. And finally 6th fleet will provide 8 CAS strikes. 6 x Tubes of 120mm organic fires under COY GP CO control (F-1) 3 x 6 x Tubes of 155 mm off-map fires under COY GP CO control 8 x CAS sorties were awarded during this targeting cycle of the ATO Aviation Battalion has been given direct support from 1 x UAV (G-1). IV. Sustainment Supply COY GP will carry forward 2 x resupply vehicles, F-1have 1 x supply vehicle allocated to them. No resupply possible beyond that . Maintenance COY GP will carry forward 1x combat repair team (CRT) Medical COY GP will carry forward 1x forward aid station (FAS) V. Command And Signal Succession of Command Alpha-66 COY GP Commander - Callsign Broadsword 6 Alpha-65 COY GP XO Alpha-11 A COY 1 PLT LDR Bravo-11 B COY 1 PLT LDR Signals No Change; as per unit SOP

KANIUM SUNDAY 3rd OF FEB 1900 GMT - The Chariot V. 2.0 by Zipuli and 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 THE CHARIOT Ver. 2 - Made by Zipuli, tweaked and changed by Nike-Ajax Somewhere in Sweden ... Sometime in the not too distant future SITUATION: Our weakly defended front here has received a strong blow from the enemies and the defences at MALMBY couldn't hold. The Mech Coy (-) there took heavy casualties and started withdrawing an hour ago. The enemy force attacking them was equipped with T-72B1 and BMP-2 AFVs, consisting mainly of Mech Inf. The remaining units are moving through your positions in a few minutes and pass some info about the enemy if they can! MISSION: Alpha company (YOU!) will conduct a counterattack in this sector along ROUTE CHARLIE, clear the route and push the enemy from MALMBY and take and HOLD the bridges at C10. After the bridges are secured we can move in more homeguard forces to stabilize this front and enable relocating your Alpha company and remains of Bravo company to more important sector. SUPPORT: Your Alpha Coy has 2 x 6 tubes 155mm Howitzers for support (HE, SMOKE, ICM). OTHER: The delaying unit laid a hasty minefield at MALMBY but they reported enemies breaching the minefield just before the visual was lost to the area. So the minefield is most likely breached... NOTE: MECH INF have the following composition: 1 x Spike SR + MG and 2 CG + MG teams -MISSION ENDS WHEN 1) BRIDGES ARE SECURED AND ENEMY IS BEATEN OFF THE AREA (You will be informed by BTN S2)

ORDERS IN PDF: BG4 TF-32 OP SOLEMN SWORD.pdf KANIUM SUNDAY 4th OF MARCH 1900 UTC “The Bears Gambit 4 - Operation Solemn Sword” BY Nike-Ajax and SnS Where: Kanium TS : teamspeak3.i3d.net:10077 World Clock 1900 UTC IMPORTANT POINT: If you havent played with us before, or if it is a while ago, then please contact either @Major duck or @Swordsmandk to help you set up your Teamspeak before the day of the session - thank you. As always open to all Background: 1.Situation. a.Time: 081400ZNOV2018 b.Terrain: Wooded and hilly with steep ridge lines interspersed with small hamlets. Armd manoeuver is good in the centre of the AO, but is susceptible to direct FIRES from hull down positions from the east. Major water obstacles west and centre along 05 northing. South of AO, rolling hills give way to wooded areas ideal for ambush and water obstacles to east ensure manoeuver channeled. Good LOC north-south and east-west offer rapid movement B2221 major LOC for area running east. c.Weather: Clear Skies 5% probability of participation. Visibility 3400km >. No impact on sensor capabilities. d.Vital Ground. Town of MACIUICIA (OBJ ODIN) controls movement south. e.Key Terrain. B2221 major LOC east offering raid means for Russian reinforcement. Village of EZAICIAI key cross roads of LOC from north to east and south. f.General Situation JEF is poised to Attack EAST of KLAIPEDA, with the intent of penetrating the Russian MDA ITO allow FoF to EXPLOIT and PENETRATE Russian Depth. This is a limited operation designed to push Russian forces S and E opening up NATO resupply from the port of KLAIPEDA as well as strategically threatening Russian forces S of KLAIPEDA and making a show of force in the direction of Kaliningrad. g.Situation Enemy Forces: 1.Russian forces have transited to HASTY DEFENCE and are currently re-organising and re-equipping. It is likely there is only a limited obstacle belt protecting defensive positions. 2.Disposition/Composition: Russian force is mixed due to operational losses and logistic issues. Likely comprise of a BTN(-) sized mechanized force, BMP-2/3, BTR-80 and T-72/80 as well as limited number of dismounted infantry including ATGM teams. h.Situation Friendly Forces. 1.JEFCOM intent is to STRIKE & DESTROY RUSSIAN forces within boundaries in order that FoF can PENETRATE Russian DEPTH. TF-32 is deployed on LD VALKYRIE and is poised to Attack. NATO AIRCOM are confident they can temporarily attain LOCAL Air superiority and NATO MLRS Btys will support TF-32 Attack. To the west, elements of the Nordic Battlegroup and Danish Division, and to the east, the Combined Ad Hoc battlegroup of Baltic States and NATO forces will also Attack to FIX Russian forces within their respective AOs and limit reinforcement. 2.Most civilians if not all in AO have left, thus it is highly likely that any civilians encountered may be Russian supported insurgents. ROE Card 6A is extant and civilians can be engaged if threat to life is identified. i.TF-32 TASKORG; 1.TF HQ a)(1 x M113, 1x CV9040) b)1 FOO Sect (1 x FOV35) c)1 x ATGM Sect d)1 x Recon Sect (2 x CV9040) e)1x Sustainment Plt (medic, fuel, Ammo and mechanic) 2.A Coy Combat Team (CT): (-) a)HQ Sect 2 x M113 b)2 x Tank Plt (8 x LEO 2A5A1DK) c)2 x Mech. Inf Troop Plt (8 x CV9035) d)1 x Recon Sect (2 x CV9040) 3.B Coy Combat Team (CT): (-) a.HQ Sect 2 x CV9040B b.2 x Tank Plt (8 x STRV122) c.2 x Mech. Inf Troop Plt (8 x CV9040B) d.1 x Recon Sect (2 x CV9040B) j.T-32 Attachments and Detachments: 1.1 Recon Sect (2 x CV9040) 2.1 x Bty 155mm (6 x Tubes, 1 x MUAV) 3.1 x Bty 120mm (6 x Tubes) 4.1 x ENG Plt (4 x M113) 5. 1 x AA PLT (Avenger) 2. MISSION TF-32 is To SEIZE & SECURE Objs ODIN, THOR & HEIMDAL iot FoF can PENETRATE Russian DEPTH. 1.Extended Purpose. Facilitate NATO PENETRATION OF Russian DEPTH to DESTROY 1 TD Reserve. 2. Key Tasks 1.SIEZE & SECURE OBJ ODIN, THOR & HEIMDAL; 2.Preserve CE NLT 65%; 3.Minimize Civilian casualties; 4.BPT DEFEAT Russian CA. 3. End State 1.Terrain. OBJ ODIN, THOR & HEIMDAL SECURE; 2.Friendly TF-32 fit for future operations; 3.Enemy Russian Bn (-) DEFEATED 4.Civilian Minimal collateral damage and disruption to the civilian way of life. b. Coordinating Instructions: a.C2 No Change b.High Value Targets, T-80U, 9P148, PRP-1, T90 Command Tanks c.FIRES; 1x Bty155mm & 1 x Bty 120mm MOR Direct Spt to TF. Requests through P1 (FOO) d.ISR; 1 x MUAV 1 Sqn 45th ISR Coy e.Sustainment: CSS & Role 1 to provide sustainment & recovery at TF FARPs. Vehicles to be self- recovered to FARP by Combat Teams (CT). f.Command and Signal: a.Command: i.Succession of Command: SNAKE 6, A66 A65, B6. ii.Location of Key Leaders: SNAKE 6 with ACT, A65 BCT. b. Signal: a. TF HQ : 26000 A Coy Combat Team (CT): (-): 46000 B Coy Combat Team (CT): (-): 31000

ORDERS IN PDF: BG3 TF-32 OP SOLEMN SHIELD.pdf KANIUM SUNDAY 18th OF FEB 1900 UTC “The Bears Gambit 2 - Operation Cautious Tightrope” BY Nike-Ajax and SnS Where: Kanium TS : teamspeak3.i3d.net:10077 World Clock 1900 UTC IMPORTANT POINT: If you havent played with us before, or if it is a while ago, then please contact either @Major duck or @Swordsmandk to help you set up your Teamspeak before the day of the session - thank you. As always open to all Intermission: Background: 1.Situation. a.Time: 170400ZOCT18 b.Terrain: Wooded and patchy boggy terrain channel Armd manoeuver and provide concealed AT ambush sites. Heavily forested areas in west and north of AO provide effective concealment, and will reduce overall rate of march, and can reduce observation and fields of fire to approximately 200 meters. Areas lacking heavy forestation provide good movement rates & observation and fields of fire from 2-3 KM. E28/A7 major LOC however good routes north-south and east-west. Major towns east & centre of AO represent significant choke points. c.Weather: Clear night sky – good visibility. No impact on sensor capabilities. d.Vital Ground. Bridge crossing points along border (EA CLOUD & NAI J4). River banks are too steep for BMP/BTR to exit water. e.Key Terrain. Area 112 & 113 provide good SBF positions to engage EN forces moving east along AA1. BP JENNY & PENELOE offer suitable defensive positions from which to enforce maximum DELAY. f.General Situation. On the 15´th early in the evening, JEF Recce units were engaged along the Border with Lithuania, suffered severe casualties and were forced to withdraw into MOB TRUMPET to reconstitute. After the initial engagement, Russian Light Forces quickly advanced and secured the Border crossing points, but have since remained only 3 km inside Lithuanian territory. NATO has NOT yet declared Article V, despite political increasing political unrest in Europe and confirmatory intelligence of Russian aggression. g.Current Situation Enemy Forces: Strategic intelligence indicates Russian forces are rapidly moving east into Lithuania and will soon cross the border at CHERNYSHEVSKOYE/KYBARTAI, 14 km to our west. They are moving slowly in our direction along A7 (AA1), in order to seize VILKAVISKIS and MARIJAMPOLÈ, opening up for follow-on forces and to threaten supply routes at Kaunas. Likely objectives are: a.Immediate Bde Objective: SECURE VILKAVISKIS along A7 axis IOT continue the advance with 2 Echelon towards MARIJAMPOLÈ, b.Subsequent Bde Objective: SECURE MARIJAMPOLÈ and thereby secure control of A7 and E67, enabling turn north towards KAUNAS. c.Immediate Bn Task Group (BTG) Objective: DEFEAT NATO forces west of PAEZERIAI IOT enable FoF to SECURE VILKAVISKIS. d.Subsequent BTG Objective: SEIZE LOC south of VILKAVISKIS IOT prevent reinforcement/resupply of defending NATO forces. h.Situation Enemy Forces: 2.Composition: Attacking Russian force likely 7th separate Guards mechanized infantry Regiment and 79th separate Guards mechanized infantry brigade, and consist initially of Mechanised BTG reinforced with MBT as well as possible insurgents with Russian SOF support. (BMP-2/3, BTR-80, T-80 or T-90 and BDRM-2). 3.Disposition. Russian forces likely to be cautious on initial Adv, but once engaged will likely transition to an aggressive posture, attempting to rapidly DETROY NATO forces and try to take VILKAVISKIS quickly, before Lithuanian National Defence Volunteers Division and other forces can fortify the city. 4.It's likely Russian backed Insurgents and SOF will attempt to create confusion in our REAR to support the attack. 5.The ENY BDE Arty Gp (BAG) has already moved forward in preparation of offensive actions. 6.The overall Russian Forces readiness at Bde level and higher to conduct offensive operations is unclear. However, planning has bene extensive. Due to NATO obstacles, it seems like that main Russian axis of attack will be south of the lake, directly towards TF-32. i.Situation Friendly Forces. 1.The NAC is meeting now. Lithuania has ordered it s forces to engage any Russian military on Lithuanian territory (Land, Sea or Air). NATO forces are rapidly deploying a heavy armoured forces with support to area east of VILKAVISKIS into the JEF MDA (OBJ VIKING). The Russian A2AD threat is preventing NATO air forces from patrolling the border area, thus, NATO does NOT have air SUPERIORITY or even air PARITY. Article V has NOT YET been declared. However, all JEF units are clear to engage Russian forces IF hostile intent is demonstrated. Hostile intent is defined as Russian forces firing or are preparing to fire on NATO or Lithuanian forces or threatening them in a manner that is objectively considered to be a threat to life. 2.Currently, elements of the Nordic Battlegroup and Danish Division are moving into defensive positions south of the TF-32 AO and a Combined Ad Hoc Battlegroup of Baltic States (in addition to TF-48, TF-18) is defending Route185. Both are expected to hold in the short term. TF-66 is conducting counter SoF ops. i.Rules of Engagement. NOTHING IN THESE RULES OF ENGAGEMENT LIMITS YOUR RIGHT TO TAKE APPROPIATE ACTION TO DEFEND YOURSELF AND YOUR UNIT. 1.You have the right to use force if you feel that you or other NATO & Lithuanian Forces or civilians are under threat to life. 2. The force used under the circumstances should be proportional to the 3. Uncalled for destruction of civilian property will not be accepted. 4. NO FIRES east of FLOT is allowed. j.TF-32 TASKORG; 1.TF HQ a)(1xM113, 1x CV9040) b)1 x ENG PLT (4 x M113) c)1 Recon PLT (4 x CV9040) d)1 FOO Sect (1 x FOV90) 2.A Coy Combat Team (CT): (-) a)1 x Tank PLT (3xSTRV122) b)1 x Mech. Inf Troop PLT (3 x CV9040) c)1 x Recon Sect (2 x CV9040) d)1x Sustainment PLT (medic, fuel, Ammo and mechanic) 3.B Coy Combat Team (CT): (-) a.1 x Tank PLT (3xSTRV122) b.1 x Mech. Inf Troop PLT (3 x CV9040) c.1 x Recon Sect (2 x CV9040) d.1x Sustainment PLT (medic, fuel, Ammo and mechanic) k.TF-32 Attachments and Detachments: 1.1 x ENG Sec (4 x BULLDOG) 2.1 x AD Sect (3 x Avenger HMMWV 3.1 x APACHE AH Flt ( 2 x AC) 4.1 x Battery M109A3 ( 6 x Tubes) 5.1 x TUAV 2.TF-32 MISSION BLOCK Russian Forces west of PAEZERIAI ALONG A7/E28 ITO DELAY minimum 1 ½ hours, the Russian Adv and provide time for NATO to reinforce the Lithuanian Home Guard units defending the city. 3. EXECUTION a.Extended Purpose. Provide time for NATO to reinforce city and MDA east of VILKAVISKIS (OBJ VIKING). b.Key Tasks 1.Rapidly Adv to Defensive positions. 2.BLOCK Russian Forces Adv west of PAEZERIAI . 3.BPT conduct HO/TO of reinforcing NATO forces within 3 hours. c. End State 1.Terrain. PAEZERIAI free from Russian control. 2.Friendly: TF-32 able to conduct further operations. 3.Enemy: No Russian Forces capable of offensive operations 5 km west of PAEZERIAI 4.Civilian: Minimal collateral damage and disruption to the civilian way of life. d. Constraints 1.NO cross border authority. 2.ROE- Card 65 – only fire in self defence of threat to life NOT threat to property. 3.NO FIRES into Russia. 3. Execution. A.COM JEF Intent: Quickly establish BLOCK west and south of VILKAVISKIS with current force IOT prevent Russian Adv Guard from initial Bdes from Securing the city. REINFORCE as a priority Lithuanian Home Guard units in City, but concurrently, continue to prepare MDA east of VILKAVISKIS & rapidly DEPLOY NATO Armoured FoF as soon as disembarked. Employ Attk aviation and Airmobile forces as SCREEN south to prevent Russian BY-PASS of MDA. Force Russian Bde Echelon change with FIRES and Manoeuvre Defence. B.CONOPS: A.SoM: Four (4) Phase operation: I.Phase 1. TF-48, 18, 32 deploy to assigned MDA. 1/45 Air Asslt SCREEN south of VILKAVISKIS. II.Phase 2. Conduct BLOCK west & south of VILKAVISKIS. Reinforce Lithuanian Home guard in VILKAVISKIS. III.Phase 3. Begin HO/TO of JEF & 1/45 with NATO FoF within 3 hours. IV.Phase 5. BPT BREAK engagement with Russian Forces & withdraw further East. 2.SoFires: FIRES & CAS to be primary means of engaging Russian Forces within Lithuanian territory & providing concealment. 3.Shaping Operations: ID Russian composition and dispositions and AA of Adv Guard of leading BTGs. C.Decisive Operations: BLOCK Russian Adv west of PAEZERIAI ALONG A7/E28 . D.Deception Operation: Establish 1/45 Air Asslt south of PAEZERIAI Screen. E.Tactical Risk: Limited obstacle belt prepared west of PAEZERIAI and MDA not yet complete. Only Light Blocking Force currently available and no Sir support available. III. Execution. Tasks to Subordinate Units: 1)TF-18: 1)DEPLOY to Area JEMMA 2)BLOCK Russian Adv east 3)BPT conduct HO/TO with NATO FoF within 3 hours. 4)BPT to WITHDRAW to OBJ VIKING 2)TF-48: 1)DEPLOY to Area JEMMA 2)BLOCK Russian Adv east 3)BPT conduct HO/TO with NATO FoF within 3 hours. 4)BPT to WITHDRAW to OBJ VIKING 3)TF-32: 1)DEPLOY to Area west of PAEZERIAI 2)BLOCK Russian Adv east 3)BPT conduct HO/TO with NATO FoF within 3 hours. 4)BPT to WITHDRAW to OBJ VIKING 4)TF-45: 1)DEPLOY to Area FIONA 2)BLOCK Russian Adv east 3)BPT conduct HO/TO with NATO FoF within 3 hours. 4)BPT to WITHDRAW to OBJ VIKING. 5)TF-66: 1)Conduct Counter SoF operations in conjunction with Lithuanian MoI. 6)Reserve ( 1 Coy 1/45 Air Asslt Inf) 1)BPT re-enforce TF-32 or TF-18 7)CSS 1)Establish ASP fwd of MDA; 2)BPT resupply, recover & re-equip all TFs on order; b. Coordinating Instructions: a.C2 No Change b.High Value Targets: MBT BMP-1/BRDM-2 c.FIRES; 6x BTY155mm Direct Spt to TFs. 1 Sqn 587 Attack Sqn 6 x (TIGER AH) d.ISR; 1 Sqn 45th ISR Coy (4 x UAV) e.Sustainment: CSS to provide sustainment fwd. f.Command and Signal: a.Command: i.Succession of Command: 0A, OB, A66 (TF-48), B66 (TF-32) C 66 (TF-66). ii.Location of Key Leaders: OA with TF 32; OB with TF 66. b. Signal: a.A COY: 26000 A1 PLT: 46000 A2 PLT: 31000 A3 PLT: 33500

BG1 TF-32 OPERATION RED ROUTE 1.pdf KANIUM SUNDAY 21st OF JAN 1900 UTC “The Bears Gambit 1 - Operation Red Route 1 ” BY Nike-Ajax and SnS Where: Kanium TS : teamspeak3.i3d.net:10077 World Clock 1900 UTC IMPORTANT POINT: If you havent played with us before, or if it is a while ago, then please contact either @Major duck or @Swordsmandk to help you set up your Teamspeak before the day of the session - thank you. As always open to all Prologue: Background: 1.Situation. a.Time: 171100ZSEP2018, Local time: 1300 b.Terrain: Wooded and patchy boggy terrain channel Armd manoeuver and provide concealed AT ambush sites. Major water obstacles pre-dominate the area. Heavily forested areas provide effective concealment. A number of small villages are scattered throughout; the populations are most sympathetic to the Government, however, where the population is ethnic Russian, sympathies lie with that Government. Major LOC limited to single routes north-south and east-west – see map. Main City Šalčininkai, centre of Lithuanian Governance and security force base. c.Weather: Sunny with little chance of rain , 15 degrees Celsius. Visibility good out to 4km. No impact on sensor capabilities. Sunrise/Sunset: 06:54/19:30 local time. d.Vital Ground. Route BLUE – coordination points between R13-R15 & R14-R16 & Area FOX2. Control of these areas provide good opportunity to mount ambush attacks against the convoy.. e.Key Terrain. Villages at R19 & R22 must be SECURED to enable Convoy use of Route BLUE. f.Situation Enemy Forces. 1.Russian backed insurgents, supported by Russian Special Operations Forces (SoF) are operating in up to Company size formations within TF-32 AO, particularly between Marijampolis south to Šalčininkai (see Ops Trace); strength undetermined. They have succeeded in creating a chaotic environment and the rule of Law is disintegrating fast, overburdening the challenged Lithuanian security forces. Fox 1 & 2 are villages known to be sympathetic towards the Insurgents aims. The Insurgents appear to be well stocked with light infantry weapons including RPG´s and have also used IED´s to attack convoys and government patrols. It is likely they also possess ATGM of Russian manufacture, type and number unknown. Insurgent spotters likely to be used as identification of TF-32 Route of Advance and progress. g.Situation Friendly Forces. 1.Lithuania has requested support through its bilateral arrangements with Denmark, Finland, Sweden and Norway. TF-32, part of the UK Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) has been deployed early under the bilateral arrangements. Russian Influence and support is suspected behind the deteriorating security situation and should actionable evidence be found of Russian overt involvement, it is likely Article V could be called by Lithuania and agreed by the NAC. Should this occur, TF-32 will fall under command of COM JEF. Lithuanian authorities have tried to clear Route BLUE, and declared this is the route they want the Convoy to take. 2.Rules of Engagement. 1.NOTHING IN ROE LIMITS YOUR RIGHT TO DEFEND YOURSELF AND YOUR UNIT. 2.You have the right to use force to defend yourself against attacks or clear threats of attack. 3.Hostile fire may be returned effectively and promptly to stop a hostile act. 4.If OWN forces or those under their protection are attacked, then minimum force should be used under the circumstances and proportional to the threat. 5.We are not at war and in an allied nation, uncalled for destruction of civilian property will not be accepted. 2. TF-32 TASKORG; 1.TF HQ a) (1xM113G3-DK, 1xCV9040, 1xFOV90) b) HQ QRF (4xM113G3/ENG, 4xCV9040 Recon PLT) c) Logistic/Transport Element (3.5t TRUCK-G/SUPPLY, 2 x 5 trucks) 2. A Coy Combat Team (CT): (-) a) 1 x STRV122 Tank SEC (2 tanks) b) 1 x CV9040 Mech. Inf PLT (2xCV9040) c) 1 x R2 (CV9040) Recon SEC (2xCV9040) d) 1x Sustainment PLT (medic, fuel, Ammo and mechanic) 3. B Coy Combat Team (CT): (-) a) 1 x STRV122 Tank SEC (2 tanks) b) 1 x CV9040 Mech. Inf PLT (2xCV9040) c) 1 x R2 (CV9040) Recon SEC (2xCV9040) d) 1x Sustainment PLT (medic, fuel, Ammo and mechanic) g.T-32 Attachments and Detachments: 1.Logistic/Transport Element (3.5t TRUCK-G/SUPPLY, 2 x 5 trucks) 3. EXECUTION 1.TF-32 MISSION TF-32 is to PROTECT Lithuanian Convoy 67 move from FOB ATHENA, Marijampolis south to Government Stores in Šalčininkai in order to ensure re-supply of Lithuanian security forces in Šalčininkai. a.Extended Purpose. Facilitate Lithuanian counter insurgency operations in Šalčininkai. b.Key Tasks 1.PROTECT Convoy 67; 2.CLEAR Route BLUE of IED; 3.If possible DETAIN Insurgent Leaders; 4.IDENTIFY Russian Support to the Insurgents. c. End State 1.Convoy 67 supplies SECURE in Government Stores; 2.TF-32 fit for future operations; 3.Minimal collateral damage and disruption to the civilian way of life. A.COM JEF Intent: I will use TF-32 RECON and Engr assets to CLEAR Route BLUE forward of the Convoy & IDENTIFY Insurgent ambush points. I will DEFEAT any Insurgent Attack using proportional force, limiting collateral damage to Lithuanian territory and population. If possible, I will seek to arrest Insurgent Commanders. B.CONOPS: 1.SoM: SoM. Four (4) Phase (P) Operation. i.Phase 1. RECON & ENGR move from FOB ATHENA to CLEAR along Route BLUE ii.Phase 2. Convoy 67 move from FOB ATHENA along Route BLUE, Team BRAVO front, Team ALPHA South. iii.Phase 3. RECON & ENGR arrive at Government Stores in Šalčininkai, conduct static DEFENCE. iv.Phase 4. Convoy 67 arrive at Government Stores in Šalčininkai, TF-32 re-organize for future operations. 2.SoFires: FIRES & CAS to be primary means of engaging Russian Forces within Lithuanian territory & providing concealment for withdrawal East. C.Critical to the Operation. ID of likely Ambush & IED attack points; D.Shaping Operations: RECON of Route BLUE; E.Sustaining Operations; Establish fuel & ASP at Government Stores in Šalčininkai. F.Decisive Operations: DEFEAT of Insurgent attacks on Convoy 67. G.Deception Operation: Move along Route BROWN to simulate Convoy move. H.Tactical Risk: Limited force against Insurgent Forces and lack of pursuit. Tasks to Subordinate Units: 1)TF-18: 1)Conduct Counter Terrorist operations in support of Lithuanian Security Forces in Area FALCON 2)BPT to support TF-32 operations. 2)TF-48: 1)Support Lithuanian Counter Terrorist operations in Area GEESE 3)TF-32: 1)RECON Route BLUE ITO IDENTIFY likely Insurgent ambush & IED Attack points. 2)PROTECT Convoy 67 move from FOB ATHENA to Government Stores in Šalčininkai. 4)TF-66 1)Conduct training of Lithuanian Security Forces. 5) CSS 1) Resupply, recover & re-equip all TFs on order 4. COORD & C2 - OPERATION RED ROUTE 1 a.Movement Timings. H Hour no change b.C2 No Change c.High Value Targets: Russian backed Insurgent leaders, Russian SoF. d.FIRES; All call for FIRES through A66 and only by authorization of Lithuanian Authorities. Likelihood of authorization is LOW. e.ISR; nil f.Sustainment: CSS to provide sustainment from FOB PRICE; g.Medical Evacuation. All casualties will be evacuated to the main Lithuanian hospital in Šalčininkai. h.Detainees. All detained Insurgents or Russian POW are to be taken to the Lithuanian Police Detention Centre in Šalčininkai and handed over to Lithuanian security forces. i.ROE (also see above). 1. All EN targets must be positively identified before firing. 2. ROE Card 65 in force. 3. FIRES will NOT be authorised in Urban areas unless there is significant risk to Friendly Force (FF) Life. 4. All calls for FIRES through A66, but authorization in such circumstances remains with Lithuanian JTF, and likelihood of authorization is LOW. 5.We are not at war and in an allied nation, uncalled for destruction of civilian property will not be accepted. j.Recovery. Damaged vehicles are to be towed. No damaged vehicle is to be left for potential use by insurgents. k.Command and Signal: a.Command: i.Succession of Command: 0A, OB, A66 (TF-48), B66 (TF-18) C 66 (TF-66). ii.Location of Key Leaders: OA with TF 48; OB with TF 66. b. Signal: i.TF HQ : 26000 ii.A Coy Combat Team (CT): (-): 46000 iii.B Coy Combat Team (CT): (-): 31000

Kanium Sunday 17th of Sep 1800 UTC "Operation Gauntlet" by Swordsmandk Where: Kanium TS : teamspeak3.i3d.net:10077 World Clock 1800 UTC Everybody is velcome , though we recommend that new players contact Major Duck, Swordsmandk to get an intro to our use of TS and get setup and get a small get familiar session sometime before the scen as it can be a very very steep learning curve to play multiplayer compared to single player. Its our experience that most new players hang around much longer with that approach and most learn something new that way. We have no requirement for participants to be a member of our VU(Virtual Unit) and you can be a member of other VU's and still play with us or to participate on any number of games etc..., we have a rule that says that your only velcome when you want to play and remember family is more important then the game. 1) SITUATION: a) Enemy: ENY attack in direction of the BERG RAILYARD has been slowed and ENY losses are high. We estimate ENY will attempt a flaking move south along R375 to turn our flank. An ENY mixed BTN of T80, BMP2, Hinds and possible older equipment has been sigthed heading along that road. ENY will be supported by heavy artillery and electronic warfare units with jamming equipment. b) Own: Most of our defence have been focused on holding Berg Railyard. To the south along R375 we have TNK COY (-) with mech support to delay ENY advance towards MORSHYTTAN and the ROAD JUNCTION just north of it. We have more reinforcements comming in from the south but they will have to pass through the junction and MORSHYTTAN to be able to support our defence in the area. We have been unable to reach higher command due to HEAVY radio jamming, so essentially it is up to you as COY CO to delay ENY advance on MORSHYTTAN for at least 1,5-2 hours. Delay ENY advance while keeping casulties low. c) Attachments and detachments: - 2 x TNK PLTS STRV 122 + 2x CO/XO TNK (Reserve PLT can be called in from MORSHYTTAN only if 50% tnk Casualties have occured) - 1 x MECH PLT CV9040B with NLAWs and GUSTAVS - 1x RECON PLT CV9040B with GUSTAVS - 1x CSS PLT - 2x OFF MAP BTY 155 - 1x UAV - Engineer assets for pre planned obstacles + 1 PLT ENG with M136 AT + 1 Biber 2) MISSION: 1) Delay ENY advance on MORSHYTTAN and ROAD JUNCTION for at least 1H30M - 2H 2) Minimize Casualties and conduct mobile warfare when possible 3) Protect UAV (Keep it at range from ENY since its the only one you have) ROE: 1) Only recon units is allowed to deploy north of 48 2) NO artillery strikes north of FLOT is allowed 3) Game will end if either CO or GM ends it due to losses or capture of objective 3) EXECUTION: [Finally: The player's mission] SIGNAL: COY: 26000 A1 PLT: 46000 A2 PLT: 31000 A3 PLT: 33500 Note: This will be a multi crewing scen so find a partner to dance with