Operation SparrowHawk High level briefing | Day 01 // Ghufran Date: 08 OCT 2013 Event start time: 1800 ZULU // 2000 CET (calculate time-zone difference: http://www.timezoneconverter.com/cgi-bin/tzc.tzc ) Assembly time: No later than 1745 ZULU // 1945 CET (calculate time-zone difference: http://www.timezoneconverter.com/cgi-bin/tzc.tzc ) Command & FTL/SQL briefing time: 1730 ZULU // 1930 CET (calculate time-zone difference: http://www.timezoneconverter.com/cgi-bin/tzc.tzc ) Type: COOP Sides: NATO vs Reshmaan Armed Forces Map/Island: Reshmaan (please have it installed prior to event day) Mods: a required mods overview will be announced 25 Sep Background 2011, two years after the liberation of the Kingdom of Takistan, NATO forces are still searching for Col. Aziz. We now believe he fled to neighboring Reshmaan and is the mastermind behind the military coup of last week. Military Intelligence agencies are trying to gather more information . From what we have been able to gather thus far, it seems that Reshmaan has started mining a new form of uranium in order to develop a nuclear bomb. So far we have little intel on this new form of uranium. NATO command has started planning an operation with three main objectives: 1. Take control of three locations that are used to mine the uranium 2. Capture or illiminate Col. Aziz 3. Restore democracy DAY 01 // Ghufran PB Rapid Fury Currently we are looking at a rapid deployment force that needs to complete all three objectives in 5 days. Since we still have a small base of operations in Takistan we are able to set up a small patrol base SE of Reshmaan. We are currently in the process of finalizing the patrol base and an air support base. Once we have been given the green light we can deploy within 3 days. The signit teams are working round the clock in order to get decent intel on the AO. We'll keep you updated on any developments. Situation NATO: Planned assault force consists of 4 Fox teams (MRAP), 3 wolf teams (SOV), 2 Ghost teams (SUV), 1 dagger team (M2A3), 1 Storm team (Mortar), 2 Raptor teams (AH-1, UH1) and OP/TAC CMD (HMMV). Two Patrol Bases are being deployed: PB Rapid Fury (Assault) and PB Desert Storm (Air/Mortar Support). Reshmaan Armed Forces (ReshAF): We have learned that ReshAF has recently started fortifying all of its major assets in Reshmaan. Satellite images show two fortified positions (codename Miami and Tokyo) near the uranium mine (codename Boston). Miami and Tokyo form a defense line around the main objectives. From our ground intel teams we have learned that both Gufran Air Base (codename Oslo) and Boston have various static AA and AT positions. We expect an increase in static positions once we commence the assault. Signit will supply more intel closer to date. The ReshAF has an excellent reputation, is well equipped and fiercely motivated. This is not going to be a walk in the park! Civilians: We have started warning the civilian population of Reshmaan by air dropping information leaflets. We expect most civilians to leave the area. It is expected that 10%-20% of the civilians will not relocate. Objectives & Assignments Primary objectives: * Seize and control OP Boston * Seize and control OP Oslo Secondary objectives: * Destroy OP Dublin * Destroy OP Miami * Destroy OP Tokyo * Seek & Destroy Ghufran Grid Execution OP & TAC briefing for SQL's commences at the Officers tent PB Rapid Fury @ 1730 ZULU (15 min). This leaves 15 min for the SQL's to brief their teams. Storm, Raptor and Ghost will be directly briefed by CMD on radio. Tac Plan: This is a complex operation. Intel show that air support is essential in order to succeed. So far we have identified 10+ AA positions (Igla, ZU, KORD). The positions need to be taken out asap. Only then is CMD able to call the Hawk AH-1 and UH1. A more detailed OP/TAC will be briefed by Gandalph/Vader on the day of the assault. Logistics & Support * Use of the nine-liner is required for calling Medivacs (Condor). * Use proper JTAC procedures when calling in a fire mission. * Vehicles are pre-equipped with sufficient supplies. No vehicle re-spawns! * Ammo re-supply requests through Vader * No fixed wing support today. Command COC: Gandalph, Vader, Hawk, Foxhound, Direwolf, Condor Callsigns: See roles sheet for updated callsigns Signals: green - LZ clear, purple - LZ uncertain, red - LZ hot, white - cover only (not to be used for LZ). Communications * See roles sheet for radio channels. * Proper radio protocol and noise discipline are required!