35th PzG BDE Forward TOC [Archive]

Walther

30 Mar 06, 15:58

Gentlemen here is the Brigade's OPORDER. COCAT Graphics to follow:

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35th PzG Brigade
Multinational Div (M)
VIC Voglern
XX0800ZXXX1985

OPERATION ORDER 01-85 (Maple Thunder)

References:

a) Map:
b) 35th PzG BDE TACSOP
c) Multinational Division OPLAN

Time Zone Used Throughout the Order: Zulu

Task Organization:

35th PzG BDE

TF 351
TF 352
TF 354

1. SITUATION:

a. Enemy Forces and Battlefield Conditions. See Appendix 1 (Enemy Situation Template)

(1) Weather and light data.

(a) Average Daily Precipitation.

(b) Temperature.

Average Maximum Temperature:

Average Minimum Temperature:

(c) Other weather conditions. Wind Direction and Speed Normal.

(d) Light Data

BMNT:
Sunrise: 0552 hrs Sunset: 1956 hrs
EENT:
Moonrise: 1020 hrs Moonset: 2225 hrs
Percent Illumination: 23%

(2) Enemy Forces.

(a) Composition/Order of Battle. Current information suggests we are facing an enemy Motorized Rifle Division. Enemy is capable of employing chemical munitions by artillery delivery means and is also capable of employing nuclear munitions. Enemy can gain local air superiority for up to 30 minutes during offensive operations once launched, and has the ability to have a flight of up to six Hind-D’s in a CAS role. This is a division asset, but could possibly be used in our sector if the enemy decides to commit his main effort at us.

(b) Recent Activities. No known activities at this time. BDE S2 will provide info

(c) Strength. We estimate the lead enemy Brigades to be at 100 percent strength in equipment and 95 percent strength in personnel by the time they reach the Brigade sector.

(d) Current Location. The enemy Combined Arms Division (CAD) is estimated to be located north of HEX line AA5-FF5.

(e) Enemy’s most probable course of action. (Needs to be developed)

(f) Enemy’s most dangerous course of action. (Needs to be developed).

(g) Weaknesses. The enemy also has some significant weaknesses. The BTR-60’s are a thin-skinned vehicle vulnerable to all of our anti-armor weapons. The BTR-60 runs a gasoline which can “brew-up” if hit in the fuel tanks, especially by white phosphorus. The soldiers must dismount from the top of the BTR-60, which makes them vulnerable if they cannot dismount in a covered location. The BMP-1’s also have thin armor on its flanks. Only the frontal armor can stop round of up to .50 cal, although severe spalling will occur. All of our anti-armor weapons can destroy the BMP.

b. Friendly Forces.

(1) Higher unit’s mission commander’s intent, and concept of operations. Mission. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Intent. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX. Concept of the operation. XXXXXXXXXXX.

(2) Right unit’s mission. (Who is on 35th’s right side and what is their mission?)

(3) Unit to the rear mission. FSB, battalion support.

(4) Forward unit’s mission. Canadian recon elements are there to (hopefully) provide info on the Bde’s path towards the objective.

c. Attachments and Detachments. Task organization effective XX0900ZXXX1985.

2. MISSION. On order, 35th PzG Brigade, the Division main effort, attacks in sector to defeat elements of the enemy and seize Objective One (VIC HEXEE7) IOT prevent the enemy from gaining geographic and political advantage. On order, the Brigade will continue attacking towards Foxreut.

3. EXECUTION.

Commander’s Intent: I intend to destroy enemy recon assets forward in sector, the enemy defeated and prevented from continuing operations by a battalion or larger force. The purpose of this mission is to seize Objective One, VIC Parst (HEX EE7), and to position the Brigade for a possible follow-on attack towards Foxreut. I see three key tasks in this mission: First, the recon/counter-recon fight must be executed thoroughly. Second, Objective One must be seized and defended from counter attacks. Lastly, a blocking position must be established at VIC HEX AA7. The desired end state is to have our Battalions in control of their sectors, prepared to defeat follow-on forces, and to assist in the passage of Brigade counterattack forces.

a. Concept of the Operations. This is a two phase operation:

(1) Phase I begins with movement from current positions to AAs just short of the LD/LC and ends upon crossing of the LD. During this phase it is critical that we execute counter-recon thoroughly. We must deny the enemy the ability to analyze our dispositions and actions while gaining the upper hand in information dominance. We will accomplish this during the execution of the BDE tactical march towards the AAs short of the LD/LC.

(2) Phase II begins with the Brigade crossing the LD/LC and movement to AO Quebec (Two big Hexes on either side of PL Quebec) seizing Objective One, establishing a blocking position VIC HEX AA7, and ends with occupying defensive battle positions. The recon elements screens forward of LD/LC in order to provide early warning of advancing or stationary enemy.

(a) Maneuver: Brigade TFs will attack along designated MSRs and seize designated objectives. Fire and movement! TF354 is the main effort and will seize OBJ Giants (Objective One). TF 352 will attack along the eastern corridor to seize OBJ Seahawks in order to prevent enemy penetration of PL Quebec. TF351 will seize OBJ Bears, then seize OBJ Jets in order to protect the western flank of TF354 and prevent penetration of PL Quebec.

(b) Fires: The purpose of the FA fires is to disrupt the enemy forces within sector in order to prevent the concentration of an MRC or larger against TFs. Initial priority of FA fires is to the Recon elements and then shifts to TF354 as the attack progresses. Priority targets may be planned as FPFs. The task force commander must clear all smoke and illumination fires.

(c) Reconnaissance and Surveillance. The purpose of intelligence collection, with the recon platoon assets, is to enable the destruction of the enemy recon assets vic between LD/LC Toronto and PL Quebec, to provide early warning of the enemy attack and to verify the enemy’s main attack in TF354’s sector. Priority of effort of the recon platoon is to identify where the main attack will occur and then provide early warning of the enemy recon units moving into our sector. Priority of effort of the unit OP’s is to identify enemy reconnaissance to enable them to be destroyed vic between LD/LC Toronto and PL Quebec. Recon elements may not move further north than one big HEX beyond PL Quebec after seizing objectives. TFs will establish two OP’s no further than one big HEX past LD/LC which may be withdrawn after the Brigade crosses the LD. OPs will be established no further than two big HEXes past PL Quebec when BPs are established.

(d) Engineering. Engineers support the Brigade fight by ensuring/enhancing mobility for BDE TFs. Engineers will transition to survivability efforts during the establishment of BPs for each TF. The priority of survivability effort is first to crew served fighting positions then to ammo caches. Priority of support is to TF354, TF352, then TF351.

(e) Air Defense. The purpose of counter-air operations is to provide air defense coverage to destroy ground attack helicopters and prevent aerial reconnaissance, intelligence, surveillance and target acquisition (RISTA) of the main effort. Priority of protection is to TF354. All units will maximize passive air defense measures. ADA/WCS is White Tight initially.

b. Tasks to maneuver units:

(1) TF351.
(a) Phase I
1. Occupy AA Chicago VIC HEX DD12.
(b) Phase II
1. O/O cross LD/LC Toronto and attack along MSR Lightning.
2. Seize OBJ Bears VIC HEX DD9 (Satling), after clearing Bears seize OBJ Jets VIC HEX DD7 (Power plant and Moos).
3. Establish BPs VIC HEX CC7 and DD7.

(2) TF352.
(a) Phase I
1. Occupy AA Seattle VIC HEX BB12.
(b) Phase II
1. O/O cross LD/LC Toronto and attack along MSR Thunder.
2. Seize OBJ Seahawks, VIC HEX AA7 in order to prevent enemy penetration of PL Quebec.
3. Establish BPs VIC HEX AA7 andBB7.

(3) TF354.
(a) Phase I
1. Occupy AA New York VIC HEX FF12.
(b) Phase II
1. O/O Cross LD/LC Toronto and attack along MSR Storm.
2. Seize OBJ Giants in order to prevent enemy penetration of PL Quebec.
3. Establish BPs VIC HEX DD6 and EE7.

c. Task to Combat Support Units.

(1) Recon Sections: Recon sections screen forward of LD/LC Toronto in order to provide early warning of advancing/stationary enemy.

(2) Fire Support: The task force indirect fires will disrupt enemy forces south of PL Quebec.
(a) Recon Section positions are NFAs.
(b) LD/LC Toronto is BDE CFL, on order PL Quebec.

(3) ADA: Priority of protection to TF354.
(a) Disseminate early warning to the TF throughout the operation.
(b) Be prepared for cross attachment.

d. Coordinating Instructions.

(1) By XX1700ZXXX1985 each company must conduct one rehearsal of its initial engagements. Coordinate with S3 for time of rehearsal.

(2) Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIR):
(a) Will the enemy commit his main effort in C or B Company’s sector?’
(b) What formation will he adopt for his attack?
(c) Will he attack mounted or dismounted?
(d) Will he use chemical weapons?

(3) Information Requirements (IR):
(a) Any enemy movement south of PL Quebec.
(b) Enemy use of chemical protective equipment.
(c) Enemy dismounted infantry of a platoon or larger.

(4) Report coordination with adjacent units.

(5) TF Commander’s will brief back their initial concept of the operation 20-min after the completion of this order. They will conduct a final brief back to the BDE CDR at XX1300ZXXX1985 at the CMD Grp Location.

4. SERVICE SUPPORT.

a. General. The concept of support is to preposition enough Class IV, and V forward into cache sites to allow the companies to sustain themselves until the LOC’s can be reopened after the fight.

(1) BSA located:

(2) DSA located:

b. Material and Services.

(1) Supply

(a) Class I – Companies will maintain 4 days of MREs. Feeding cycle during the battle will be M-M-M.

(b) Class IV and Class V (mines). Division is pushing barrier and fortification material forward for our use. Barrier material/mine resupply will use the service station method. Each company must establish, secure and maintain a mine dump in their sector. Report mine dump locations to the S4 NLT 130900AUG2002. The Class IV and Class V is prepared in obstacle packages. Each company is allocated the following resources to complete both the tactical obstacles in their assigned obstacle groups and their company protective obstacles. Companies will submit requests to the S4 for additional barrier material. Specify location for delivery.

A B C
MOPMS 1 1 1
Road Crater 6 1 3
Triple Standard Concertina 1.5km 400m 1000m
Concertina Road Block 5 1 2
Point Minefield 6 1 4

(c) Class V – Cache sufficient Class V in each forward company BP or sector to last the entire engagement and a possible second engagement because resupply vehicles may not be able to move forward.

(d) Class VIII – Forward companies should request additional stockage for combat medics NLT 121700AUG2002. Medical platoon coordinate with FSMC to resupply NLT 121700AUG2002.

(e) Class IX – No critical shortages exist.

(3) Services:

(a) Graves registration team located vic BSA.

(b) Evacuate KIA by SPT PLT vehicles as combat action allows. Companies will safe guard remains and personal effects until remains are released to graves registration personnel.

(4) Maintenance: Priority of maintenance effort will be to TF354. Within the BDE, the priority of maintenance will initially be the Support Platoon vehicles, then to Tanks and IFVs. Evacuate NMC weapons through the Combat Trains where unit armorers will be located.

(5) Medical Evacuation and Hospitalization. BDE FST Station located vic Combat Trains.

(6) Personnel Support. Companies need to report their personnel shortages by line number identification NLT 111300AUG2002. Replacements are not due within the next 48 hours.

(7) Miscellaneous. EPW collection point vic NV213015. Companies will send EPWs to the collection point under guard. The guards will be released by the S1 when the situation permits.

5. COMMAND AND SIGNAL.

a. Command.

(1) Command Group CP initially located vic. On order displace along Route ELK to NV214017.

(2) Main CP vic.

(3) XO located in Main CP.

(4) BDE Main CP located vic.

(5) Succession of command is XO, S3, then A, B, C, HHC CDRs, in order.

b. Signal.

(1) SOI KTV-600B in effect.

(2) The TF CMD net is for command traffic, the TF O&I net is for operations and intelligence traffic, and the TF A&L net is for administrative and logistics traffic.

(3) Primary means of communication is FM radio, wire, and then messenger.

ACKNOWLEDGE: (TF Commanders…This means send acknowledgement to the S3 via email or posting a message in the Forward TOC).

OFFICIAL TREAD HEAD
S3 (WALTHER) COL, AR
Commander