Gibsonm Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 (edited) Hi, Having failed dismally by sleeping in the other morning, I thought I should offer penance for that and perhaps redress the balance by running a campaign from my machine. Possible timings: 1900 or 2000Z (so I’m awake and its a bit later for the Europeans) or be a bast*ard and have it at 1800L (which is 0700Z) so that we on this side of the world are comfortable. End decision will be based on feedback (so if 90% of the attendees are from Aust and you are in England I’d set the alarm to get up early). The next hurdle is gaining permission to deploy AS Cav assets (confirm that publishing TTPs here is not a security breach). Fictional location: Lower Hunter River with battles in / around NEWCASTLE (with companyteam’s nice map) and perhaps SINGLETON. Tasking: 1. Recon Battle (hence the issue on Cav TTPs) with AS 1 BDE securing NEWCASTLE whilst screen pushes fwd to control the bridges over the Hunter and secure RAAF WILLIAMTOWN. 2. Concurrent with 1, the clearance of NEWCASTLE by Mech / Mot Inf with Tk spt. 3. Counterattack by Red to re occupy NEWCASTLE (their point of lodgement on the AS mainland and main Log hub) spt by possible reinforcing amphib lodgement vic STOCKTON BEACH (gives the Cav a delay mission). 4. Possible withdrawal in contact by 1 BDE to vic SINGLETON. 5. 1 BDE reinforced by elm of 7 BDE regain initiative and clear NEWCASTLE once and for all. 6. Tea and medals. If Cav not possible: Recon elm might be something like Mot Inf with Bushmaster and Javelin equipped Inf (whole different set of challenges). Air state: Parity. RAAF assets committed to Strat ME, denying follow on forces crossing the air sea gap. Threat forces limited numbers due to distance, log effort and limited numbers lodged. Battle sizes: Would vary. Probably CT(+) to BG(-). Mention of BDEs to just allow a variety of force selection. Don’t intend to have 1 BDE all on the map, all at once. Feedback: ??? Edited March 7, 2011 by Gibsonm 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingtiger Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 18-1900Z (Zulu is GMT right?) Saturdays or Sundays?You need a logistic/repair dude? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibsonm Posted March 6, 2011 Author Share Posted March 6, 2011 18-1900Z (Zulu is GMT right?) Saturdays or Sundays?You need a logistic/repair dude? 1. Yes, Zulu is GMT. 2. Probably on a Friday / Saturday (as that would convert to Saturday / Sunday morning here). 3. Always need logistics. Note though I said 1900 - 2000Z (not 1800 - 1900 ). Getting up at 4 my time to be ready for a start at 5 is bad enough when just participating, let alone running it. Also tk fire echoing through the house at “OMG, its early” is an excellent recipe for divorce. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingtiger Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 well my friday I cant participate (I Work to saturday morning 0530 Zulu)But most Saturdays I can participate. I keep my night rytmen over the weekends as well so if the campaign starts 2300Z doesnt bother me at all.Let me know what Logistic vehicles you will use and I will see if I can knock up some Aussie camo for them. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibsonm Posted March 6, 2011 Author Share Posted March 6, 2011 Well that’s a vote for the Saturday night (zulu time) option. Re vehicles, you’d have: ASLAV CSS / amb, etc. which is already in Auscam. Bushmaster, again already done. M88, I think could do with one. Trucks. Oh and a biggie, the current M1 Auscam mod isn’t 2.5x friendly (IIRC). I wasn’t going to worry about it but if I’m flooded with interest that maybe worth following up. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingtiger Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Im aint touching a M1! but there is plenty of good M1 skinners so Im sure someone will fix it if there is interest.The M88 I can get dressed in aussie camo without issues! What trucks? HEMT Cargo/Fuel or MANX45 ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibsonm Posted March 6, 2011 Author Share Posted March 6, 2011 Well in reality it would be 4 x 4 Mercedes Benz Unimogs or the M113 TLC variant.Perhaps the Urals would be the best option (or failing that perhaps imply the final arrival of the Unimog replacement plan and go with HEMTs). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingtiger Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 any truck will work. A note on the ASLAV-CSS. I have never ever got it to resupply any vehicle. not even ASLAV-25. Just tried it out and its the same issue again. So the -CS is useless in a scenario.Edit: URAL and HEMT has no self defence.MAN has self defence (Lemur) but is slow.So its up to you what you want to achieve with the trucks. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibsonm Posted March 6, 2011 Author Share Posted March 6, 2011 Hmm,, OK well looks like we’ll have a combination of:ASLAV-CS, ASLAV-Amb, M113-repair and HEMT.The echelon for this would be a combination of the Cav ech, and the Tk / Mech / Mot ech.Unarmed trucks are fine (ours are apart from a digger with his personal weapon - no remote weapon stations) but we can add the ASLAVs for “colour” and local protection if they don’t actually do anything else (in reality they would only carry ASLAV spares and ammo and couldn’t resupply the other vehicle types - except for MG ammo).They don’t carry fuel either so that’s why even if everything “worked” it would be a combination of vehicles. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacbat Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 but there is plenty of good M1 skinners so Im sure someone will fix it if there is interest.Especially since Deja just updated his template list.I'd be in for a Saturday game, anywhere from 13-01Z. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingtiger Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Sounds fine to me. HEMT both Cargo and fuel? first version assuie M88. what other markings then the red cangaroo would it carry? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacbat Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Damn, that was quick! I have a couple of KA-50's for you to do next... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingtiger Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Damn, that was quick! I have a couple of KA-50's for you to do next... Sod of! I just replaced the colours of my US/German M88 skin. so the pattern is "wrong" but its a start. If Im gonna redo the pattern Its gonna take a wee bit more time. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibsonm Posted March 7, 2011 Author Share Posted March 7, 2011 (edited) Yes Ammo and Fuel. As to M88 markings, well traditionally each vehicle it would be named (if we go with them coming from Support Sqn then starting with “S” and not just something the crew makes up, the OC would have to approve it - for example my B Sqn HQ vehicles were “Befuddled”, “Bewildered” and “Bemused” ). So as they are in pairs you might see “Salvation” or “Scrap Dealer” or “Sidchrome” (a local tool maker) but AIUI we can’t currently have different names on different vehicles. They would also have a radio callsign (again unique) painted on say “84A” on one and “84B” on the other. But again this would be confusing here as the map view wouldn’t reflect that and again they can’t be unique per vehicle. So overall I think “as is” is fine. Edited March 7, 2011 by Gibsonm 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingtiger Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 what vehicles will the mech/tk Coy use? m113AS4 for mech infantry and M1A1 for tk? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibsonm Posted March 7, 2011 Author Share Posted March 7, 2011 Yes. TO&E would be: ARH ASLAV ASLAV PC ASLAV Amb Biber/AVLB ? (I know in real life the AVLB bridge can’t spt a M1 but can’t recall if that’s modelled - I think its one bridge suits all) Bushmaster CH-47 HEMT M1A1 M113AS4 M113 FO M113 Repair Mercedes “jeep” MRH90 UAV And maybe some other “stuff”. Haven’t done detailed planning yet because if no one’s interested, there’s no point. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipuli Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I am in =)Would prefer ASLAVs. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toyguy Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I'd play - Saturday would be good but the time is open. If I'm doing the math right, we're talking 2-3PM Eastern time which is great, and even the 0700GMT is OK on a weekend morning 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grenny Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 0700Z would be OK on the weekend.Only my wife would get doubts about my mental health ;-) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grenny Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Unarmed trucks are fine (ours are apart from a digger with his personal weapon - no remote weapon stations) ....Not even "ring mount"- maschine guns? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibsonm Posted March 7, 2011 Author Share Posted March 7, 2011 0700Z would be OK on the weekend.Only my wife would get doubts about my mental health ;-) Well imagine the reaction at 0500! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibsonm Posted March 7, 2011 Author Share Posted March 7, 2011 Not even "ring mount"- maschine guns?Nope. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehog Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Also tk fire echoing through the house at “OMG, its early” is an excellent recipe for divorce. Along with a scream of "UP!" I guess learning how to avoid household projectiles is handy skill. Note though I said 1900 - 2000Z (not 1800 - 1900 ). This would be my prefferrrreerred *Spluh* Ahem, I like this one. (Sorry Brain spelling function is misfiring.) Anyway, Need a FOOTAC with UAV Piloting experience? And Hand of God like ability with heavy guns?? (this one is optional ) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipuli Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 OK, I am watching the Flight of the Conchors now to catch the "accint"... though this will be kiwi accent, not the aussie one... they are in no way similar. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibsonm Posted March 7, 2011 Author Share Posted March 7, 2011 Anyway, Need a FOOTAC with UAV Piloting experience?And Hand of God like ability with heavy guns?? (this one is optional ) Well yes to both but not sure about the implied ego in “Hand of God” UAVs are unarmed platforms but the guns would be our impending Pzh2000s. Probably a Mdm Regt (3 Btys, each with 3 Tps of 2 veh so 9 fire units). The bad news is as this is “now” we probably wont have access to ICM / DPICM due to certain treaty restrictions. But I’m open to bribes. Also if 7 BDE gets involved they have the M777 gun so you’ll need to manage their coming into and going out of action. Can’t just drive away like the Pzh2000s. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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