Kanium Sunday 12th of March "OP Bolongo", by SnS

[Nike-Ajax]

Kanium Sunday 12th of March "OP Bolongo", by SnS

 

For all players: From now on we will be there about 30 minutes before go time to test everything. If it isnt sorted before GO time, then we will have to start the game at the allotted time, for the benefit of all the other players.

 

Where: Kanium TS : ts3.din-server.dk:10000

 

World Clock 1900 GMT (Same time as always in Europe - adjusted for Winter Time: click the time below for your local time) 

 

World clock 1900 GMT

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This SB session may be recorded with video and sound and uploaded, including to a public youtube or Twitch channel. 

 

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 😁

 

 

 

 

 

20190729_Op_Bolongo

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 self-defence - 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.   

    c.     Friendly Forces:

 

TF JONAS (1 x Recce Plt (3 x MB 300G), 3 x Armd Plt (6 x STRV 122, 3 x LEO 2A5A2-DK) ) 1 x Mech Plt (4 x MRAP OHWS M2HB) Each Plt comprises: 3 x MG3 Sect, 1 x SPIKE MR/LR Sect, 5 x Rifle Sect each soldier equipped with 3 x RB57 NLAW/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.   
 
 
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 self-defence  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 self defence if all other options have been used including warning shots.  The killing of civilain forces loyal to the goverment 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.

 

Edited March 9, 2023 by Nike-Ajax

[Nike-Ajax]

Manning List

 

TF JONAS Command 

CO A (STRV122): Lumituisku (Team Saber,FI)

XO A (COUGAR 6x6 MRAP):

FO (A15 - FOV90): 

 

A1 (STRV 122)

A11 Higgs (Kanium,CH)

A12 Badger (Kanium,CAN)

A14 Cavgunner (Kanium,US)

 

A2 (STRV 122)

A21

A22

A24

 

A3 (LEOPARD 2A5DK)

A31 Major Duck (Kanium,DK)

A32 

A33 Connaugh (Kanium,US)

A34 JAG-11A (Kanium,US)

 

A5 (COUGAR MRAP w. OHWS)

A51 Kingtiger (Kanium,SE)

A52 SnS (Kanium,UK)

A53 Snoggy (Kanium,CAN)

A54 Wiglif (Kanium,US)

 

A7 - RECON (M240)

A71 Roerbaek (Kanium,DK) (maybe)

A72

A73

A74

 

A8 - 3 x Ural with NO troops - to be used for evacuation

A9 - 4 x M1064

A10+ - CSS: Medic, ARV and SUPPLY

 

 

OPFOR:

VI - none needed

 

Where needed:

 

 

Cant make it:

Nike-Ajax (Kanium,DK)

Assassin (Kanium,US)

Falcon (?,CZ)

 

Hosting:

Major Duck

(11/12)

Edited March 12, 2023 by Nike-Ajax

[Raven434th]

reserving A3 for assassin myself ,cavgunner and higgs

 

[Assassin 7]

4 minutes ago, Raven434th said:

reserving A3 for assassin myself ,cavgunner and higgs

 

Can’t make this one RL things going on

Edited March 9, 2023 by Assassin 7

[Lumituisku]

Where needed 

[Kingtiger]

A5 for me, wiglif,snoggy and SnS! .

Edited March 9, 2023 by Kingtiger

[Higgs]

I'll take A11.

[TSe419E]

I'll be one of his wingmen.

[Major duck]

A21 please

MD

[Connaugh]

A33, please

 

[sjr162]

A52 please

[Lumituisku]

Put me on: " where needed" so ill take role after everyone else has chosen one.  I have been thinking about FO or XO.  And like last time. If someone wants to try CO:ing Im willing to assist making plan and controlling CCS and Fires if needed.  I was CO last time so not so interested doing so this time. 

[Falcon]

That looks like a very interesting scenario. Unfortunately I won't be there, I'm out of the city. 

 

Good luck! 

[Lumituisku]

I also can host if needed. 

[Lumituisku]

I have made plan that CO can use to form his plan or that I can use in Absence of CO. 

20190729_Op_Bolongo.mrk

Edited March 11, 2023 by Lumituisku

[Nike-Ajax]

We still have plenty of room for both tankers and Mechanistas

[JAG-11A]

Normally I'd go where needed, but I'd prefer to just run one callsign this weekend, please.  Apologies for short notice.

[Nike-Ajax]

10 hours ago, JAG-11A said:

Normally I'd go where needed, but I'd prefer to just run one callsign this weekend, please.  Apologies for short notice.

 

No problem - so a TNK?

I wont be there tonight, so will leave it to you to pick what you want tonight, will put you in a tnk provisionally for now

[JAG-11A]

Apologies, but, plans changed and I cannot game today.  Good luck and good hunting guys.

[Lumituisku]

Umm..  so looking at AAR..   Enemy shot us first. But only after A71  driver had been too pre-occupied looking at terrain and squashed two poor enemy soldiers  laying low..  observing us passing by.   

[TSe419E]

Oops!

[Lumituisku]

Server AAR

20190729_Op_Bolongo_14228_031223TUULI2102.rar