LNoT - 08 JUN 13

[Gibsonm]

Can I get a Bushie?

With GPMG Flex mount, I like the (modded) noise it makes.

Plus its 1 of 3 vehicles that uses a 7.62mm as a flex mount.

(And I can shoot at pesky interlopers.)

(If you want the sound let me know I have adopted a policy of personal distribution)

Um, no.

You get an M113, just like me.

If it was a Motorised Bn and we were both in Bushmaster, then you could have one.

We get to go forward and be shot at, he lurks "in the rear, with the gear".

Your M113 comes with a built in FO party. If you had a Bushmaster you'd have to manually load and unload the dismounted FO party and that is more work that its worth (and a PITA to create).

Of course you can always command the spare Motorised PL (I23) in addition to being the air and fires guy and then you'll get a bunch of them (but another job to do).

[Hedgehog]

Um, no.

You get an M113, just like me.

If it was a Motorised Bn and we were both in Bushmaster, then you could have one.

We get to go forward and be shot at, he lurks "in the rear, with the gear".

Your M113 comes with a built in FO party. If you had a Bushmaster you'd have to manually load and unload the dismounted FO party and that is more work that its worth (and a PITA to create).

Aw.

The only thing I have to defend myself is Harsh Language.

(And those funky F88s)

Some would say that's a good thing.

Of course you can always command the spare Motorised PL (I23) in addition to being the air and fires guy and then you'll get a bunch of them (but another job to do).

Hands will be busy with an M113, a UAV and/or Tigres.

(And something regarding n map updates = :eek2:)

[Gibsonm]

Aw.

The only thing I have to defend myself is Harsh Language.

(And those funky F88s)

Some would say that's a good thing.

So 9 troops of guns, 4 x ARH and a few airstrikes don't count?

[Hedgehog]

So 9 troops of guns, 4 x ARH and a few airstrikes don't count?

Sledgehammers for Peanuts.

I like your thinking!

:biggrin:

But seriously if they close enough to spit on, I'm running away.

(Just so you know, I have a RocketPropelledGrenadophobia :biggrin: )

[Tjay]

Hands will be busy with an M113, a UAV and/or Tigres.

(And something regarding n map updates = :eek2:)

A reminder as to whether map updates will be on or off would be apreciated. Thanks.

[Gibsonm]

Well this looks like "it" for Mission #3:

Current Staffing Opportunities:

BG CO: Myself

Artillery / Air: Hedgehog

Echelon (the various spt elements with the CTs and Coys): Kingtiger

A Coy OC (19): Tacom

11:

12:

13:

14 (A Coy Javelins 2):

66 (Spt Coy Javerlins 8):

B Coy OC (29):

21:

24 (B Coy Javelins 2):

CT C OC (39): TAC197

31: pkcav39

32: G241

33:

34 (C Coy Javelins 2):

T21: Eisenschwein

E31:

CT D OC (49): Duke(911)

41:

42:

43: Froggy and members of 507

44 (D Coy Javelins 2): Froggy and members of 507

T22: Froggy and members of 507

OC B Sqn (T29): Falli

T23:

OC A Sqn (V19): Panzer_Leader

V11 (6 veh): UK Armour

V12 (5 veh): UK Armour

V13 (4 veh):

V14 (3 veh):

Motorized Infantry

I22: 12Alfa

I23:

AHQ1: Kingtiger (Some M88's in these that you may need when the tempo ramps up).

AHQ2: Kingtiger

If you want M1s pick a "T something",

If you want ASLAVs pick a "V something",

If you want Motorised Infantry pick a "I something",

If you want Engineers pick a "E something",

Almost everything else is Mech Inf or a specialist.

[Gibsonm]

Time to move on to Mission #4.

Given the time this will run and the likely fatigue levels (either from being up too long or too many Long Island Ice Teas ) in our European friends we need to:

1. Have a mission that brings glorious victory to the friendly forces, and

2. Doesn't need too many people to run.

This will still provide quite a few roles but probably at the TP / PL level rather than at the OC level, so we can still have lots of people involved (if attendance surges) but most will just need to cope with three or four vehicles, not three or four TP / PL.

Should have a scenario / briefing in place after the weekend.

[Gibsonm]

Alright,

You are interested in participating but there aren't any Bradleys or Leo or T-72s (at least on our side).

If you are unsure on how to use:

ASLAV

ASLAV-PC

BUSHMASTER

M113AS4

M-88

ARH

UAV

Javelin

HMG

AGL

...

Can I recommend a bundle of guides that should help:

http://www.steelbeasts.com/Downloads/p13_sectionid/257/p13_fileid/2336

This will need to be revised for 3.0 but it will be current for the LNoT.

M1A1 (HA) has a bunch of tutorials devoted to it so I didn't cover it with its own "Primer".

[Tjay]

A reminder as to whether map updates will be on or off would be apreciated. Thanks.

So no reply to this query?

[Hedgehog]

So no reply to this query?

Assume the Best (Map Updates)

Plan for the Worst (No Map Updates)

?

(Plus if we practice without map updates maybe we can avoid the wooden spoon in the next Top Tank Platoon? :biggrin:)

If you are unsure on how to use:

ASLAV

ASLAV-PC

BUSHMASTER

With or without Remote Weapon systems?

If so the "Basic" "Protector" or the fully modelled Lemur?

[Gibsonm]

No Map updates: Well I didn't raise it - Hedge did.

If he wants it well you'll need to talk to him (plus I don't see your posts - calmer that way).

RWS: Well if you read the guide you'll be right for both wont you

Not that it matters for your M113 FO vehicle.

[Tango29]

If I can make Missions 3 and 4, I'll take what's available and/or go where required. Hope to make it but can't commit at present.

[Tjay]

(And something regarding n map updates = :eek2:)

In response to my query about whether map updates are on or off, Gibson has written: No Map updates: Well I didn't raise it - Hedge did. If he wants it well you'll need to talk to him.

So here I am talking to you. Perhaps you could PM Gibson and persuade him to come up with a straight answer to a straight question. Thanks.

[mpow66m]

can someone help me with port fowarding b4 the festivities start?

[Gibsonm]

can someone help me with port fowarding b4 the festivities start?

Not me I'm afraid - its a 0330 get up as it is.

Perhaps arrive early for TGIF and sort it then?

We maybe able to run Hamachi to get around that but you will probably experience performance issues.

[Duke(911)]

Servus,

We maybe able to run Hamachi to get around that but you will probably experience performance issues.

We have a big hamachi license, so no problem.

MkG

Duke

[Gibsonm]

INTREP for Mission 4:

The 1st Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment is seen disembarking at Fleet Base East, Garden Island, Sydney.

They are granted a traffic waiver and get green lights as they set off at 90kph up the F3 freeway for Newcastle.

Victor Company, the Bn's lead company, will take a little over two hours to cover the 160 Km route in their NZ LAVs.

Edited June 2, 2013 by Gibsonm

[mpow66m]

sorry i missed out.i will try next week so maybe someone can help,thnx.

[ooCURToo]

sorry i missed out.i will try next week so maybe someone can help,thnx.

Yeah, it was pretty good for my 1st TFIG. Maybe you can join me next week in getting my @## whooped.

If you need help in port forwarding the thread here showed me everything I needed to know to get things done: http://www.steelbeasts.com/sbforums/showthread.php?t=7739.

This is the site tarball's thread will point you to that will help you find your router and how that specific router sets up port forwarding: http://portforward.com/english/routers/port_forwarding/routerindex.htm

Keep in mind that not all routers support port forwarding (i.e. my old one).

PM me if you need help.

[Tac197]

CT B Combat Team Orders (Mission 2)

Situation:

As per BG Briefing

Mission:

"CT B is to clear North sector IOT achieve BG Mission"

Execution:

General Outline(Commanders Intent)

"Right Gents sit down and listen in..... This won't be an easy activity we can expect casualties on this one. We will be advancing two Pls up within in boundaries."

"21 you are on the left and will have the Tango's with you but not under command....they are a COY asset, they will be on the centre line of the Coy advance. You are to Clear within your boundary and Secure the FUP(837592) for the COY attack. You will be Left forward in the attack and are to Secure OBJ Knight(852570)"

"22 you are Coy reserve for the initial advance, you will be Right forward in the COY attack. You are to Clear with in boundaries and Secure OBJ Jet(845571). You have a large area to clear to get to OBJ Jet."

"23 you will be on the right, 24(DFSW Sect) will be attached under command, I want them as the flank protection against any interdiction from CT C Area. You are to Clear within boundaries, secure OBJ Brewery (836585)and secure our flanks for the COY Attack. BPT help us out if the attack gets bogged down at BOAR, You are to act as guides for A Coy if they push through us."

"24 you are attached under command 23, keep our flanks secure and when at OBJ Brewery, assist with the suppression of Enemy A Veh assets to allow our break in at BOAR."

"T13, you are to provide intimate direct fire support for the company advance, stay on the centre line and take out any En A-Veh. Once at Dingo move to ABF1(844590) and assist with our break in through suppression of point TGTs. BPT move from ABF1 and provide shock action if our assault bogs down at BOAR."

Right, Finally....the old man want this BG advance to be well coordinated between the CT's and for the CT's to advance together, as one. This will mean that at times I will be telling you to slow down or speed up, and similarly we need to advance as one.

Groupings and Tasks

21:

COY ADV:

Gp: No Change

Tasks: Clear within boundary

Secure FUP(837592)

COY ATK:

Gp: No Change

Tasks: Left Forward in Assault

Clear within Boundary

Secure OBJ Knight(852570)

22:

COY ADV:

Gp: No Change

Tasks: CT Reserve

BPT takeover advance on command

COY ATK:

Gp: No Change

Tasks: Right Forward in Assault

Clear within Boundary

Secure OBJ Jet(845571)

23:

COY ADV:

Gp: 24(DFSW Sect) attached under Command

Tasks: Clear within boundary

Prove Flank Protection to COY ADV (24)

Secure OBJ Brewery(836585)

COY ATK:

Gp: 24(DFSW Sect) attached under Command

Tasks: Prove Flank Protection to COY ADV at OBJ Brewery

BPT assist ATK at BOAR

Act as Guides for a POL with A COY

24:

COY ADV:

Gp: attached under command 23

Tasks: Provide Flank security to COY ADV

COY ATK:

Gp: attached under command 23

Tasks: Provide Flank Security at OBJ Brewery

Provide Direct Fire support on command

T13:

COY ADV:

Gp: No Change

Tasks: Clear En AFV threat within boundary

Secure ABF1(844590)

COY ATK:

Gp: No Change

Tasks: Provide direct fire support from ABF1

BPT move into the attack on command

Coordinating Instructions

Timings:

H Hr not before 0600

TP Sectors cleared NLT 0800

Secure Port, on order but not before 0900

Boundaries:

As per Trace

Routes:

Remain within Trace

Rules of Engagement (ROE):

Lethal force authorised, collateral damage to be minimised

Fire planning

Arty: On Call as required FO to COORD, CTB has for MP as listed on trace

Natures available:

HE

SMK

DPICM

Use of DPICM has been authorised for non populated areas to minimise the EOD risk.

Air:

On Call as required

ADMIN AND LOGISTICS

Supply - Water & Rations / Fuel / Ammo /next replen

All call signs to carry first line.

A1 Echelon - 25 will remain at COY ASSY AREA

Casevac

By ground initially (either CT means or Admin PL) then via AME for Pri 1.

COMMAND AND SIGNALS

Command – Myself, 23, 21, 22, T13

Signals CT B OC (29): TAC197

21: pkcav39

22: TBC

23: Grenny

24 ( Javelins 2): Grenny

T13: Panzer_Leader

Questions in Three Minutes

Edited June 3, 2013 by Tac197
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[Gibsonm]

29 this is 9.

Ack your orders.

Don't forget worst case A Coy will need to conduct a forward passage of lines through you (picking up T13 on the way) if you get bogged down.

[Gibsonm]

Once the orders and graphics for Mission #4 are posted (within next 24 hrs), I'll probably create a new thread that contains:

1. The introductory information.

2. The Orders / briefs for each mission.

3. The "latest" manning list (who is in which seat) for each.

That way we should have a "short", less than 38 pages anyway reference guide to use on the night.

Participants should be able to scroll through the posts and move from Mission to Mission in a simple process (some things here are currently intermingled or there are numerous manning lists that changed almost daily).

This thread I think we should maintain for admin issues and any manning questions (so we don't mess up the "summary" thread).

[Tango29]

29 this is 9.

Ack your orders.

Don't forget worst case A Coy will need to conduct a forward passage of lines through you (picking up T13 on the way) if you get bogged down.

"A Coy:

Grouping: No Change

Mission: Be Prepared To (BPT) take over from CT B IOT achieve the BG Mission

Task: BG Reserve (Res)

- BPT conduct Fwd Passage of Lines (POL) with CT B to maintain assault.

- BPT conduct Rear Area Security Operations (RASO) on order.

Purpose: Spt clearance of Port."

9 and 29, this is 19, ref your last, ACK, out."

[Gibsonm]

Mission 4:

Situation Update:

After successfully delaying the Enemy's attack vicinity the urban area of NEWCASTLE (at least I hope we have), a combination of political pressure and limited logistic support (RAN and RAAF have accounted for numerous platforms silly enough to venture into the previously declared exclusion zone) has meant that ADF units (BG BOAR) have secured and re-occupied the city area.

ARes Motorised Platoons have been tasked with helping restore normalcy to the area but a burnt out T-80 has already been adopted as an ornament in a local park.

To the North the situation is less favourable with the enemy retaining control of RAAF WILLIAMTOWN, despite CT-C's valiant delaying defence.

Despite NEWCASTLE being recaptured and the lodgement at NELSON BAY being sealed off, there remains a sizeable enemy force in and around RAAF WILLIAMTOWN.

RAAF WILLIAMTOWN has suffered a large amount of damage over the previous phases with the enemy now systematically destroying various pieces of infrastructure to maximise the cost of rebuilding.

The PM just wants the problem to "go away" as it has consumed too many news cycles already.

In addition the arrival of the NZ contingent means that BG TIGER, which has suffered sizeable, almost politically unsustainable, casualties to date can be rested and that there is a fresh Force Element (FE) available and indeed it needs to be included in subsequent operations as part of the larger political piece.

The PM has authorised the CDF to use "whatever it takes to clear this last remaining blemish on the Australian landscape" and has accepted that the infrastructure in and on RAAF WILLIAMTOWN can be written off.

The CDF has interpreted (and had confirmed by back brief to her) this as relaxing the rules of engagement to "weapons free" and lifting the restrictions on specialist ammunition natures such as DPICM.

The overall situation:

BG Orders

TOPOGRAPHY

The Tactical Area of Responsibility (TAOR), “Salt Ash”, is depicted on the trace.

The ground is generally flat with some hills and varies from open pasture in the South to wooded areas in the North.

The HUNTER RIVER forms a major obstacle and can only be crossed at the bridges. The landward boundary to the TAOR is as per the trace.

Key Terrain: The wooded areas and high features around the RAAF base.

Decisive Terrain: RAAF WILLIAMTOWN.

SITUATION

Further to the initial General Brief issued by the S2 earlier and the overall update above, the following update is available.

Enemy:

The Enemy is assessed as possibly as large as a Mech Coy (BMP-2), reinforced with Tk (T-80U) with anti armd, anti air and limited offensive support. Due to the current air situation, it is assessed that there is only a slim chance that he can insert fixed wing assets for short loiter strikes on High Value Targets (HVT).

MLCOA: Is assessed as imposing delay and withdrawing under pressure IOT gain time for negotiations, to inflict casualties on ADF forces and to damage infrastructure as much as possible.

This would cause the GOAS to be embarrassed by its perceived inability to defend its own territory.

MDCOA: Is assessed as accepting decisive engagement. This would generate a full scale engagement in and around the airfield, generating heavy casualties and inflicting long term damage on infrastructure.

This could create more embarrassment than the MLCOA and if implemented would cause massive civilian casualties and inflict large scale economic damage on the region.

Friendly:

Higher Commander’s Intent

Two Up: To regain Australian sovereignty with minimal ADF casualties.

One Up: The Brigade Commander has been directed by the PM and CDF to CLEAR RAAF WILLIAMTOWN IOT re-establish Australian sovereignty and set the conditions for GOAS to seek reparations from the invading power.

Most of BG TIGER has withdrawn to the NW to re-org after the recent period of high intensity conventional operations.

The ANZAC BG consists of:

A Sqn, 1st Armoured Regt

A Sqn, 2nd CAV Regt

Victor Coy, 1 RNZIR

7 Platoon, C Coy, BG TIGER

DFSW Platoon, Spt Coy, BG TIGER

MOR Platoon, Spt Coy, BG TIGER

2 x ARES Mot Inf Pls

CO’s Mission: BG ANZAC is to clear RAAF WILLIAMTOWN IOT regain AS sovereignty in the NEWCASTLE region.

BG ANZAC is 1st Combined Joint Task Force (CJTF), [formed by 1 Bde being allocated 1 Bn, RNZIR] ME.

CO BG TIGER has been appointed CO BG ANZAC.

Regt 2IC BG TIGER supervising the BG's refurbishment.

Civilians:

The TAOR has been deemed to be clear of civilians.

Attachments and Detachments:

Attached:

A Sqn, 1st Armoured Regt OPCON

A Sqn, 2nd CAV Regt OPCON

Victor Coy, 1 RNZIR TACON

7 Platoon, C Coy, BG TIGER

DFSW Platoon, Spt Coy, BG TIGER

MOR Platoon, Spt Coy, BG TIGER

2 x ARES Mot Inf Pls

1 x TP of ARH, TACON for the duration of this activity.

2 x MRH90 for AME tasking.

Forward Arming and Refueling Point (FARP) assets

1 x TP, 16 AD Regt TACON

9 TPs of two guns each from 8/12 Medium Regiment, RAA in Direct Support.

MISSION

BG ANZAC is to clear RAAF WILLIAMTOWN, IOT regain AS sovereignty in the NEWCASTLE region.

EXECUTION

Purpose: We are here to finish this once and for all. The PM is applying pressure to have a story with a "happy ending" for tonight's news. Tempo, speed, firepower and shock action are the terms being used in CANBERRA. The coal loading operations have resumed and now we need to get the airport back.

Method: To achieve this the BG will atk “on converging axes” with a Tk Sqn from the South and the Kiwi's from the North West through the bush. DFSW PL who have infiltrated just short of Objective 2 will provide fire support as will the ARHs.

Victor Coy, 1 RNZIR, is BG ME.

Endstate: The endstate will be the RAAF base secured and held, with the last enemy units effectively destroyed as a combat effective force.

Concept of Operations

Scheme of manoeuvre:

Three phase operation.

Phase 1; The Sqn and Coy assault OBJ 2 and 1 respectively, launching out of their respective Assy Areas and FUPs. Will require co-ordination on the move with V Coy reporting when 1,500m short of OBJ 1 to cue the Sqn's attack on OBJ 2 (otherwise the tanks will arrive way too early).

Tk Sqn attack to be supported by DFSW PL and ARH.

Phase 2; Once OBJ 1 and 2 secure, V Coy to assault OBJ 3 with tks providing fire support and switching to intimate support if required.

Phase 3; Re-org once position cleared and RAAF WILLIAMTOWN secured.

Main Effort:

All Phases: V Coy, 1 RNZIR.

Groupings / Missions and Tasks:

BGHQ

Grouping: T9A attached

Mission: Provide Command and Control (C2) IOT achieve the BG Mission

Tasks:

- Command the BG

- Be prepared to host visits from both PM and CDF who will personally observe the operation from BGHQ at some stage after H hour.

- Ensure SITREPs are sent to me and BDE Comd so we know what the CDF and PM know.

V Coy:

Grouping: No Change

Mission: CLEAR OBJ 1 and 3, IOT achieve the BG Mission

Task:

- BG ME all phases

- Move from Assy Area to FUP via BRO

- Co-ord move with A Sqn.

- CLEAR OBJ 1 in Phase 1.

- CLEAR OBJ 3 in Phase 2.

- Reorg in Phase 3.

Purpose: Spt clearance of RAAF WILLIAMTOWN.

A SQN:

Grouping: No Change

Mission: CLEAR OBJ 2 IOT achieve the BG Mission

Task:

- Move from Assy Area to FUP via X RAY

- Co-ord move with V Coy.

- CLEAR OBJ 2

- Spt V Coy in Phase 2.

- Reorg in Phase 3.

Purpose: Spt clearance of RAAF WILLIAMTOWN.

V1:

Grouping: Detached V11

Mission: Secure crossings IOT achieve the BG Mission

Tasks:

- Secure RAYMOND TERRACE crossing.

- Secure HEXHAM crossing.

- Secure STOCKTON crossing.

- Deny non embedded Media access.

Purpose: Provide open lines of communication for BG operations.

Spt Coy:

Grouping: No Change

Task: Fire Spt

- Est Javelin SBF loc as marked to spt manoeuvre units prior to H hr.

- Provide fire support for assualt in Phases 1 and 2.

- Integrate Bn MOR into BG fireplan.

Purpose: Spt clearance of RAAF WILLIAMTOWN.

BG RES:

Grouping: V11 and 31

Task: BG RES

- Occupy BG RES location.

- BPT to spt either unit in Phases 1 and 2.

Purpose: Spt clearance of RAAF WILLIAMTOWN.

Motorised Infantry:

Grouping: I21 and I22

Task:

- Provide security to NEWCASTLE and STOCKTON.

Purpose: Spt clearance of RAAF WILLIAMTOWN.

Avn Spt.

UAV

Provide ongoing overflight of OBJs for targeting and situational awareness.

ARH

Occupy ARH SBF A or B on order

Pri of fires: C2 nodes, MBT, IFV, Infantry

MRH90

Provide AME for Pri 1 CASEVAC

Coordinating Instructions

Timings:

H Hr not before 0600

OBJs cleared NLT 0900

Boundaries:

As per Trace

Routes:

As marked

Remain within Trace

Rules of Engagement (ROE):

Weapons Free, all natures authorised

Fire planning

Arty:

JFECC to co-ordinate air and arty fires.

JFECC to develop suitable tgt list for distribution pre H Hr.

Have been allocated 9 Troops in DS for duration.

Natures available:

HE

SMK

DPICM

Use of DPICM has been authorised for non populated areas to minimise the EOD risk.

Air:

In co-ordination with assaulting units, ARH to occupy ARH SBF A or B as required.

Some CAS on station.

ADMIN AND LOGISTICS

Supply - Water & Rations / Fuel / Ammo / next replen

All call signs to carry first line.

Next Replen:

- V Coy, A Sqn and BG RES on order in loc during Phase 3

- All other call signs at H+24 unless OPDEM received earlier.

A2 Echelon - Maintain BG. FARP has dedicated Army aviation (AAVN) log assets.

A1 Echelon

Located with V Coy, A Sqn and V1.

Maintain FEs as required.

Admin ME expected in Phase 3.

Casevac

By ground initially (either CT means or Admin PL) then via AME for Pri 1.

COMMAND AND SIGNALS

Command – Myself, T9A, T19, V19, OC V Coy, 1 RNZIR.

Questions in 3 minutes.

Edited June 5, 2013 by Gibsonm

[Gibsonm]

Staffing Opportunities:

BG Comd: Myself

Tank Regt 2IC (T9A):

Artillery / Air: Hedgehog TBC?

Echelon: Kingtiger TBC?

V Coy OC (29):

21: Panzer Leader

22:

23:

26: (V Coy - 2 x Javelins):

OC A Sqn (T19): Tac197 TBC?

2IC A Sqn (T19A):

T11:

T12:

T13:

66 (Spt Coy - 8 x Javelins):

V1:

V12:

V13:

BG RES:

V11:

31:

Motorised Infantry:

If you want M1s pick a "T something". Almost everything else is Mech Inf or a specialist.