by Maj. Nez. Mission date Friday 7th March 2025, 19:00 GMT
To: TFA Command
From: MARSOC
Subject: Unit Deployment
I hope this email had some good news but that is not the case this time. TFA will be joining up with a MARSOC unit that WAS on their way to relieve a Marine unit that been supporting JSOCs operation in the hunt for ‘The Fox’. This is in no way in connection with that operation as this diversion is the utmost urgency to keep the Mediterranean region stable. So, with that said, the following transmitted message will outline the mission and our reason for diverting TFA from continuing the hunt.
Best Regards, Commander Niles
SITREP
Stratis was a NATO training island, but the Malden Defense Force have been occupying it for some time now and have recently stated they have a new project that would give them an edge over NATO. Tensions are high and Malden has since considered US and UK as their enemy as a political stunt. This is after receiving billions in weapons and equipment including IFVs and MBTs. So, it is important we get an idea what they are working on and if possible, capture any working prototype. If not able to capture, DESTROY everything.
The mission is to make a risky daytime infiltration by MH-47 at Stratis Air Base and look for intel on this secret project. All we know, they are calling it ‘Project A’ and its two parts, Air and Ground. Once you find the intel, act on it. Insert pilots will have to fly below 100m altitude to LZ around southern tip of Stratis.
INTEL
Latest intel of the Island is this. Massive build up of weapon emplacements including MK-19s, M2s, M240s and possible AT/AA launchers. This WILL NOT be an easy fight as they are equally matched and dug in.
Stratis – Day time – Clear Skies
Mine/IEDs: No know threat as they are using the island.
Air Threats: Possible if they can get any fighters airborne before we get them destroyed. Helos are limited but possible from Northeast. They do have Anti Air capabilities and if we are not careful, might have to deal with this hard.
Civilians: None as we are aware. This island was only for Military use.
MAPS
Enemy Forces
Malden Defense Force- Equipped with Western Weapons and Gear- Warrior IFVs and M60A3 MBTs with a handful of Humvees.
Friendly Forces
Marines will insert via V-22s to take over the airfield once we have secured it and dealt with any AA threats.
TFA Loadouts
NO ARSENAL!!! So pick your role carefully. Gear: US Marines MARPAT Woodland uniforms, Coyote Vest and Backpacks. Weapons: M27 (G38C stand in for easier ammo dealing) rifles, M240B, M249 (very limited as being replaced by M27) and G19 sidearm (standard issued for Special Forces) Light AT available (our MAT and HAT did not ship with unit, sorry just have to do with what is given). Very limited items to swap and update including optics.
Transportation: inserting on MH-47 (heavily armed with 2x M134s and 2x M240s), MH-60L DAP (primary role is to clear the runway fast for MH-47 landing then return to carrier) and 1x AH-1Z Viper for CAS. JTAC is needed for proper use of CAS (pilots will have their assignments given prior to mission start and hopefully they get some flight time). For the rest of the group, grab any ground vic you can (some are locked for reason but a lot of options including enemy IFVs so look)
Reinsert is Flag poles for both platoons and their vics are marked with colored flags but for those that don’t color (Hotel is uncovered troop truck, Alpha is covered troop truck) and emergency back is available if deemed needed.
Ammo: Resupply will be dropped in safe areas (area cleared of immediate troops, this does not count if I send troops to attack so 360, remember Hobgoblin?, reason for 360 defense)
Ration: What ever the Squids want to feed you but for field use, MREs that show date 2003? Hmm, something is not right…
ROE: weapon free
Communication: SOP
Mission Fail conditions: None of the Project A items are destroyed or captured (yea only one is set to be captured). To many enemy assets are not destroyed or damaged beyond repair so make attempt to blow up everything that is not nailed, glued, duct taped and welded to the map. EOD is a highly required role tonight
Important note: Lets have fun and blow shit up
Any questions, message Nez