by Maj. Nez. Mission date Tuesday 19th March 2024, 19:00 GMT
SITREP:
It’s been a decade since the US been in a long term fight, when the Vietnam War ended. The closest fighting for some US forces was a little over 3 years ago for Operation Urgent Fury, when the US invaded Grenada which lasted 8 days. The Cold War is still on going, tensions between the Western Powers and USSR are at an all time high right now. It’s only a matter of time for something to happen… is WAR around the corner?
Mission:
NATO have sent US and British forces to Livonia to help keep the Soviet Union at bay and to help the local forces with training. With the bulk of most of the active duty units in Germany and other places, It’s up to the National Guard and Reserves to do their part in this region. (equivalent units of the British Army)
Intelligence:
Latest intel has the Russian Forces to the SouthEast part of Livonia. Frequent roving patrols have been seen along the river and near Livonian Forces checkpoints. Separatist Forces that are loyal to the Russians, have been causing trouble in the area.
Ground Topography: Lush vegetation with rolling hills, a river and small lakes
Weather: Morning with clear skies
MAPS
Execution:
TFA is to do a patrol outside NATO sector at the request of the Livonia Forces. Show of Forces is the strategy
Phase 1: Once TFA has sorted their gear and transportation, will set out from Lukow and head to the Livonia Defense Force Checkpoint and make contact with the Officer there. Officer will past on latest intel at time of contact.
Phase 2: If all quiet, procede out of the blue sector and start your patrol
Phase 3: Once patrol is complete, return to Lukow Air Base for resupply and further orders
OPFOR
Enemy Forces known to NATO are: Livonian Separatist Forces and USSR.
Enemy Equipment: Both forces are equipped with Russian weapons and gear.
Livonian Separatist Forces – Been seen with HiLux, BTRS, MBTs and other transportations.
USSR – Standard transportation and support ground vics. BTRs, BMPs, T-55s and T-72s
TFA Equipment
US Army and British Army Weapon and Gear for time period.
Personal loadouts require: Pre-Set Loadouts
Primary Weapons: M16A1 for SLs, Medics, Engineers, Riflemans and Grenadiers (203 variant). M60 for the MGs. Tank Crew armed with 9mm but can take rifle. Limited Arsenal is available for campaign which will not change unless issues arise.
M16A1 and its variants, M16A2s and its variants, L1A1 SLR, Sterling SMG, L4A1 Bren, and M60 for Primary weapons.
M9, M1911A1, Browning Hi Power for Sidearms
M72s, M47 Dragon, Blowpipe Shorts, FIM- 92 Stinger for Launchers
M81 BDUs and DPM Woodland uniforms, Alice Webbing, PASGT Flak Vest, Radio packs, PASGT Helmets, MK IV Helmets, Boonie hats and caps.
Transportation: M939 Repair (mobile Arsenal), Land Rover Ambulance (Respawn), M60A3 MBT (3 crew), 2x M939 Gun Trucks (1 per platoon), M151 Jeeps (2x HMG, 1x Open, 1x Closed, 1x TOW** (Locked unless OC ask for it) Tank crew need to be confirmed 2 HOURS prior to mission start time or it will be locked for duration of mission
Friendly Forces: Livonian Defense Forces and US Army at checkpoint
LDF is equipped with old US and UK weapons and gear along with Jeep Willys.
Communications: As per SOP’s
Ammo: Standard NATO ammo in 5.56 and 7.62 with sidearm ammo
Rations: Standard MREs
Orders: As per Commander’s Brief.