Orders NBG

Orders Cdr NBG:

1.situation
[INDENT]a)enemy:
Mechanized enemy forces are attacking north-east from Kouvola, through Valkeala towards Mikkeli. Their point of main effort is along Highway 15. The attack has left the main supply route vulnerable for our counterattacks, and the enemy has tied up resources to counter that threat. At Valkeala we estimate a mixed company size ad-hoc force has moved in to hold the town. They have recently arrived, meaning they are not heavily dug-in. Drone recon has spotted T-72 tanks moving in and unidentified IFVs along with at least one Tunguska SPAA vehicle moving in the town. Further information on the enemy location and forces is not available, but it's estimated they have had time to lay some protective minefields and build some rudimentary obstacles only. They also have a big area to hold, so they may be thinly spread. The enemy should have some indirect support available, but only in small numbers, a battery of SPA maximum. The enemy is believed to also have a local quick reaction reserve force ready to counter any activity along Highway 15 between Kouvola and Valkeala. Strenght is unknown, but estimated being a mixed company maximum. Enemy air activity has ceased due to the weather and casualties during this operation. [/INDENT]
[INDENT]b)Own:
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[INDENT]NBG is in full strenght with Finnish mech inf coy (+tank platoon), swedish armour coy and danish support coy. The force is deployed north of Valkeala, ready to attack with full ammunition and fuel. NBG is supported by a Norwegian SPA battery of 12 tubes (HE and SMOKE). Friendly air assets are tasked with denying the enemy air superiority, and there is no fixed wing close air support available for now.
c)structure:
BG CO:
BG FO:
FI company CO:
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[INDENT=2]- mech platoon A (CV9030)
- mech platoon B (CV9030)
- mech platoon C (CV9030)
- tank platoon D (Leopard 2A4)
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[INDENT] SE company CO:
SE company XO:
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[INDENT=2]- tank platoon A (Strv 122)
- tank platoon B (Strv 122)
- mech platoon C (CV9040C)
- mech platoon D (CV9040C)
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[INDENT] DK company CO:
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[INDENT=2]- engineer platoon
- logistics platoon (ARV, medic, repair, ammunition)
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[INDENT]d)Weather and Terrain Conditions:
The first snow has fallen. The land is frosty, so it should not be too soft for vehicles, except the swamp areas...? Lakes are not yet frozen deep enough to support men or vehicles.
The temperature is -5 celcius, and it's snowing lightly, reducing the visibility to ~1000m.

e)Other:
The town of Valkeala is evacuated of any civilians, so there are no ROE limitations in this mission.
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2.mission:[INDENT]NBG is to clear the main routes (R, G, B) through the town of Valkeala, and to cut Highway 15 (OBJ 15), preventing the enemy from resupplying his attack force via HW15.[/INDENT]

3.execution[INDENT]My intention:
Is to attack with recon elements in front, along highway 368 with Swedish coy (point of Main effort) and eastwards highway 368 with Finnish coy, to VALKEALA. Danish coy follows Swedish coy.
To attack VALKEALA with 2 companies side by side.
After taking Obj, to defend Obj in SOUTHWEST with Swedish coy and NORTHEAST with finnish coy, and danish coy in the NORTH of VALKEALA.
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Company orders:
Swedish coy:[INDENT]- Start immediately recon along highway 368 to PL1
- Exceed line of departure (AL) x+15min to PL1
- On PL1 establish contact and maintain contact to finnish coy
- On my order, attack with infantry in front, from PL1 to PL2, point of main effort along highway 368,
- On my order, attack with infantry in front, from PL2 to PL3, point of main effort between route green (G) and route blue (B)
- On my order, attack to Obj and take Obj, point of main effort route green (G)
- Occupy bpS1, bpS2 (point of main effort) and bpS3
- Send XO and Strv122 to area of reserve (RES) PL2
- XO leader of the BG reserve
- Set up combat outpost CONDOR 1 with a minimum of 1 tank and 1 IFV
- Set up combat outpost CONDOR 2 with a minimum of 1 IFV
- CONDOR 1 and CONDOR 2 withdraw on my order
- All the time prepare to support finnish and danish coy
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Finnish coy:[INDENT]- Start immediately recon along marked trail
- Exceed line of departure (AL) x+15min to PL1
- On PL1 establish contact and maintain contact to swedish coy
- On my order attack with infantry in front to VALKEALA NORTH (point of main effort BG in this phase) till PL2
- On my order, attack with infantry in front, from PL2 to PL3, point of main effort route red (R)
- Occupy bpF1 with one section of IFV`s,
- On my order attack to Obj and take Obj, point of main effort route red (R)
- Occupy bpF2 (point of main effort) and bpF3
- Attach one IVF section to XO (Swedish coy) to area of reserve (RES)
- Set up combat outpost Eagle 1 with a minimum of 1 tank and 1 IFV
- Set up combat outpost Eagle 2 with a minimum of 1 IFV
- Eagle 1 and Eagle 2 withdraw on my order
- All the time prepare to support swedish and danish coy
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Danish coy:[INDENT]- on standby 1x Leo1A5DK, 1x M113G3Eng to finnish coy
- on standby 1x ARV and 1x Medic to support finnish coy
- on standby 1x Leo1A5DK, 1x M113A3Eng , 1x M113G3Eng (MICLIC) to Swedish coy
- on standby 1 ARV and 1 Medic to support swedish coy
- Ammo trucks and CO DK follow along highway 368 in distance 1000 behind Swedish coy
- After taking Obj, establish supply area (SA Obj) with Ammo trucks, M113A3/Medic and ARV`s
- Occupy BpD1 with Engineers and Leopards, overwatch to NORTH along highway 368
- Attach 1x M113A3Eng to XO (Swedish company) to area of reserve (RES)
- Set up a patrol from bpD1 to EAGLE 2 with one infantry squad
- Be prepared to support finnish or swedish defense
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BG FO:[INDENT]- Follow BG Cdr
- point of main effort along highway 368
- Hold 3 tubes in reserve
- Prepare a mission with HE/Smoke to strike VALKEALA NORTH to support attack of finnish coy (all tubes)
- Recording enemy artillery strikes and send these informations to BG
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Reserve:[INDENT]- After taking Obj
- Leader XO Swedish coy
- Units: 1x Strv122 and 2x CV9030FI and 1x M113G3Eng
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Mission:[INDENT]- prepare to support danish, finnish or swedish coy
- prepare a line of defense between route G and R to NORTH and SOUTH on PL2
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actions on contact:[INDENT]- weapons free
- if the enemy pressure is to strong, withdraw fighting
- if you find obstacles or minefields move back last cover position and start to find a bypass (from the last cover position)
- if we are in the town, hold the tanks close to the infantry (use the HEAT rounds)
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4.support, attachments, detachments
[INDENT]a)artillery:
- 12 tubes (HE, smoke)
- all fire requests to BG FO
b)supply:
- 100%
- ARV, Medic and Ammo requests to CO DK
c)combat support:
- mine plow or MICLIC request to CO DK
d) attachments, detachments:
- look to coy orders
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5.leading elements

Callsigns:[INDENT]Cdr NBG: SNOWFLAKE
CO FI: WALRUS
CO SWE: MOOSE
CO DK: PACKHORSE ONE, PACKHORSE TWO
FO: GOBLIN
XO (SWE): PUMUKLE
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Radio silence till enemy contact,

Command chain:[INDENT]1. Cdr NBG -> Duke
2. CO SWE -> Furia
3. CO FI -> Zipuli
4. CO DK -> Kingtiger
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radio wisper list:[INDENT]BG channel: Cdr NBG, CO`s, XO (SWE), 2nd in command Fin Coy and FO
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After taking Obj:[INDENT]BG channel: Cdr NBG, CO`s, XO (SWE), FO, EAGLE 1, EAGLE 2,
CONDOR 1, CONDOR 2, 2nd in command Fin Coy and SWE
coy
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CO´s set up her own company radio.
I will follow along highway 368.
After taking Obj: BG HQ in School VALKEALA (8931 5655)

I. Situation[INDENT]
C. Structure SWE Coy

A Platoon and C Platoon will form Team Green and B Platoon and D Platoon will form Team Blue.

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2.Mission:[INDENT]NBG is to clear the main routes (R, G, B) through the town of Valkeala, and to cut Highway 15 (OBJ 15), preventing the enemy from resupplying his attack force via HW15.[/INDENT]

3.Execution[INDENT]Brigade Commander intention:
Attack with recon elements in front, along highway 368 with Swedish coy (point of Main effort) and eastwards highway 368 with Finnish coy, to VALKEALA. Danish coy follows Swedish coy.
To attack VALKEALA with 2 companies side by side.
After taking Obj, to defend Obj in SOUTHWEST with Swedish coy and NORTHEAST with Finnish coy, and Danish coy in the NORTH of VALKEALA.
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Company orders:
Swedish coy:

RADIO SILENCE UNTIL FIRST CONTACT WITH ENEMY

Start immediately recon along highway 368 to PL1[INDENT]CHARLIE Platoon would immediately deploy to recon the route along the highway until reaching PL1.
For this purpose one vehicle will transit the highway itself when another will transit Green Route and the other vehicle will transit Blue Route.
In case of enemy contact with IFV or MBT, Charlie Platoon will withdraw immediately and report the contact to MOOSE
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Exceed line of departure (AL) x+15min to PL1

At exactly 15 minutes after mission start, Rest of SWE Coy units will get underway in column using the highway until reaching PL1 where Alpha and
Charlie Platoon will form Green Team and will deploy in PL1 on the crossing with Green Route and Bravo and Charlie platoons will form Blue Team
and deploy on PL1 on the crossing with Blue route.
Order of march would be SWE CO, Alpha, Bravo, Delta and XO. Formation Column till reaching PL1 Note. We are in radio silence until enemy contact
so movement would be initiated with no additional radio comms at exactly X + 15 minutes if no enemy contact has been made by then

On PL1 establish contact and maintain contact to Finnish coy
On my order, attack with infantry in front, from PL1 to PL2, point of main effort along highway 368

Once ordered, IFV platoons will dismount their infantry and will proceed along the designates routes. Team Green Green Route, Team Blue, Blue Route.
Tank platoons will follow at supporting distance.
In case of contact with enemy armor, IFV platoons would avoid if possible being engaged and would let the tanks to take care of that objectives.
In case of contact with enemy troops or light vehicles, tanks would avoid being engaged and would let the IFV and our infantry to take care of those.

Alpha Platoon would would separate from C platoon to take the black route that leads to PL 2. Extreme caution on this area because water and soft
terrain. Vehicles must be manually and individually driven on this segment. Move on column until reaching PL 2 where you will assume Line formation.

On my order, attack with infantry in front, from PL2 to PL3, point of main effort between route green (G) and route blue (B)

With Alpha Platoon providing fire support from bpS4,Charlie Platoon with infantry dismounted, would and advance from PL2 to PL3 via along
Green Route securing the sector between Green Route and Blue Route as well as the city outskirts on the west of Green Route.

Team Blue will advance along Blue Route with the infantry dismounted and the tanks of Delta Platoon supporting always from a safe distance
(RPG range). Team Blue will secure Blue route and the areas west and east of Blue route. Infantry must advance supported by the IFV at close range
and the tanks must support from a safe stand-off distance, taking the lead only in case of detection of enemy tanks.

On my order, attack to Obj and take Obj, point of main effort route green (G)

Upon receiving the advance order we will proceed South of PL3 following the axis of Green Route.
Green team will take Green Route with Charlie Platoon as lead and supported by Alpha Platoon.
Blue Team will support Green Team advance following the Blur route always slightly delayed related to Green team. Upon reaching the objective area perimeter, Blue team will deploy in line
ready to support green team or to take any enemy threat on its sector.

Occupy bpS1, bpS2 (point of main effort) and bpS3

Once the Objective is captured, SWE Coy will deploy forces to set up defensive possitions in bpS1 and bpS2 as well as in bpS3.
Distribution of forces will depend in combat losses and combat readiness at that moment.

Send XO and Strv122 to area of reserve (RES) PL2
XO leader of the BG reserve

On my orders the XO plus one Strv122 from SWE Coy, will detach from SWE Coy to form part of the BN Reserve. XO will become leader of that
Reserve under direct command of BN Commander.
XO and the crew of the detached Strv 122 will move to the Reserve TS3 Channel.

Set up combat outpost CONDOR 1 with a minimum of 1 tank and 1 IFV
Set up combat outpost CONDOR 2 with a minimum of 1 IFV
CONDOR 1 and CONDOR 2 withdraw on my order.

While setting up into this Battle positions Platoon Leaders and Tank commanders would have prepared a escape and withdrawal route if ordered.
Tanks will take the lead covering the main approaches of a possible enemy armored force.
IFV will deploy in a way to cover the tank platoon flanks securing the infantry into buildings if possible but as well ready to withdraw immediately
if ordered.

All the time prepare to support Finnish and Danish coy.

SWE Coy would be prepared to divert from the original planned mission and move to a different sector if required to support other units.

Actions on contact:
Weapons free
If the enemy pressure is to strong, withdraw fighting
If you find obstacles or minefields move back last cover position and start to find a bypass (from the last cover position)
If we are in the town, hold the tanks close to the infantry (use the HEAT rounds)
Use smoke grenades from your vehicles to protect withdraw or to protect your vehicle in case of need while other forces rush to support you.

Considerations
This mission is a complex one that will make us to change our posture from recon to attack to defense. We must be flexible all the time and be
ready for new and unexpected orders if the situation requires it.
Due to the nature of the terrain and limited visibility, the Company will initially operate in two different teams, Green and Blue.
Enemy is expected to be entrenched and dug in so speed of advance should be such that would allow us to detect him in time and prevent falling
into an ambush kill zone.
Our speed will be such we keep in line with the rest of the BN units in other sectors.
Best ammunition against enemy IFV and troops in buildings is HEAT / MZ.
Manual driving would be required in some areas with lakes and soft terrain.
Report immediately any looses or important damages.
Report immediately when in any vehicle the ammo level is below 40%
Use any opportunity of a stop in a covered area to rearm your vehicles with your stored ammo. Make sure that at least one vehicle provides
security at all times to the rest while rearming.

4.support, attachments, detachments
[INDENT]a)artillery:
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[INDENT]- 12 tubes (HE, smoke)
- all fire requests to BG FO
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[INDENT]b)supply:
- 100%
- ARV, Medic and Ammo requests to CO DK
c)combat support:
- mine plow or MICLIC request to CO DK[/INDENT]

5.leading elements

BN Callsigns:

Cdr NBG: SNOWFLAKE
CO FI: WALRUS
CO SWE: MOOSE
CO DK: PACKHORSE ONE, PACKHORSE TWO
FO: GOBLIN
XO (SWE): PUMUKLE

Radio silence till enemy contact

SWE COY COMSPLAN

We will have the following TS· channels:

SWE_Coy and the sub-channels:
ALPHA
BRAVO
CHARLIE
DELTA

Callsigns would be:

SWE CO: MOOSE
SWE XO: PUMUKLE
ALPHA: MOOSE ALPHA
BRAVO: MOOSE BRAVO
CHARLIE: MOOSE CHARLIE
DELTA: MOOSE DELTA

SWE CO and XO will stay in SWE_COY Channel while each platoon will join its own channel.
Each Platoon leader must have whisper with the other platoons and with the SWE_Coy channel.

Once the BN reserve is formed, the XO and the detached Strv 122 would leave SWE-Coy channels and will join the Reserve Channel.

Command chain:

1. Cdr NBG -> Duke
2. CO SWE -> Furia
3. CO FI -> Zipuli
4. CO DK -> Kingtiger

Orders, FIN coy:

Situation/own/BG mission and intent as in BG order.

Mission:[INDENT]- Start immediately recon along marked trail
- Exceed line of departure (AL) x+15min to PL1
- On PL1 establish contact and maintain contact to swedish coy
- On my order attack with infantry in front to VALKEALA NORTH (point of main effort BG in this phase) till PL2
- On my order, attack with infantry in front, from PL2 to PL3, point of main effort route red (R)
- Occupy bpF1 with one section of IFV`s,
- On my order attack to Obj and take Obj, point of main effort route red (R)
- Occupy bpF2 (point of main effort) and bpF3
- Attach one IVF section to XO (Swedish coy) to area of reserve (RES)
- Set up combat outpost Eagle 1 with a minimum of 1 tank and 1 IFV
- Set up combat outpost Eagle 2 with a minimum of 1 IFV
- Eagle 1 and Eagle 2 withdraw on my order
- All the time prepare to support swedish and danish coy
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My intent: [INDENT](= how we are to pull this off)

1) Fincoy will recon the attack route to "PL1" and around "Valkeala North" with one mech platoon moving as two sections.
2) Fincoy will attack with main body, dismounted, from "PL1" to "PL2" clearing "Valkeala North" in contact with SWE coy attacking on our right.
3) Fincoy will attack with main body, dismounted, along "Route R(ed)" to BG OBJ, clearing Route R.
4) Fincoy prepares at all times to support SWE and DK companies with one mech platoon.
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POINT OF MAIN EFFORT: Route RED

END STATE: Valkeala North is cleared of enemies, Route RED is cleared of enemies and trafficable. Hill of HARJUNMÄKI, east side is under Walrus control. HW15 is under Walrus control. Walrus company has suffered <20% casualties and can continue the attack [INDENT]1) with 1 platoon within 30 minutes from reaching the OBJ,
2) with whole company after rearming and refueling at the OBJ.
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Orders to platoons:
[INDENT]A Platoon (mech), Induction:
Recon the attack route to Valkeala North and around Valkeala North from the east. Establish blocking position at the east-west running powerline. Prepare to continue along the north-south powerline to BG OBJ east. Prepare to establish EAGLE1&2.

D Platoon (tank), Eisenschwein:
Attack on point to PL1 (x+15 min). Prepare to attack through Valkeala North as a platoon team with C platoon, providing support to the infantry, to OBJ R1. Prepare to detach 1 callsign to EAGLE 1 once OBJ is secured.

C Platoon (mech), Hedgehog:
Attack as the 2nd callsign in the main body to PL1, behind CO vehicle. Prepare to attack through Valkeala North as a platoon team with D platoon, clearing the residential area to OBJ RED1.

B Platoon (mech), Ronin:
Attack as the 3rd callisgn in the main body to PL1, behind C platoon. Prepare to
1) reinforce the attack through the residential area to OBJ RED1,
2) continue as platoon team from OBJ RED1 to OBJ BG,
3) detach from Walrus to support SWE Coy/DK Coy

CO (Walrus 1) will move behind D platoon to PL1, behind the platoon team to PBJ red.
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Support:[INDENT]Packhorse 1 will support the company with ENG and CSS elements. Packhorse 1 will move behind attack formation, with ENG+ARV maintaining contact with B platoon and CSS trailing behind a safe distance.

NO Battery will support BG and fires are to be called directly from BG CO (SNOWFLAKE). Walrus 1 will be directing fires to support the main effort.
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Callsigns and communication:[INDENT]CO = Walrus 1
Platoons = A,B,C,D (leader being "1", example "Alpha 1")
Vehicles/squads = identical to map callsigns

TS:
We will all be on 1 channel (company command channel), and all units are listening to command traffic (CO <-> Plt leaders). Talking on the command channel also provides best means of coordination during the platoon team attack, with individual callsigns being able to talk to each other directly through the CO channel.

Platoons will create whisper lists to talk inside the platoons (member of A has whisper list for all people in A and so on).
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Chain of Command:[INDENT]In case Walrus 1 goes down, command of the main body attack will fall to the mech platoon commander in question (Hedge/Ronin, depending on which one is "in the heat".[/INDENT]

Other:[INDENT]- When A moves out with recon mission, move in 2 sections, keeping distance of min. 200m between the sections. On contact with a strong enemy a section is to disengage and team up with the other section to form a blocking position. Platoon will move out around the threat on CO orders.
- When attacking as "platoon team", infantry will move up front in line formation, clearing the houses and spotting the enemy AT weapons. The CVs and Leopards move behind the infantry with one CV and one Leo forming a pair, supporting each other and the said CV's infantry with direct
fire. Leo will move in front of the CV (stronger armour), observing front and the CV will move behind the Leo, observing the flanks. Leo uses MG and MZ ammo to engage enemies in buildings, CV will use MG and MP. AP and NLAW are used to engage armoured targets.
- During the platoon team attack, CO will coordinate the pace and indirect support. Once in contact the team will suppress the enemy and indirect fire will be used before the attack (movement) is continued. This way we will keep up a sufficient local superiority in firepower and units to keep
casualties low. All "soloing" has a high chance of ending up in KO vehicles inside the town.
- If obstacles are found, inf will move around and vehicles will support. ENG will breach. Indirect will be used to support and blind the enemy. Route RED is point of ENG main effort. We will try to move around obstacles outside Route RED, using a safe distance to minimize chance of driving
into the obstables.
- Don't waste ammo on "recon by fire" in the residential areas. We don't have that much ammo. Once enemy contact is made, flood the enemy strongpoints with fire. Don't hold back, preserving ammo in this case will cost inf lives! We will prepare to resupply even during the attack if it's
required, Packhorse 1 will take care of us!
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