COLD WAR BATTLES II - CARPE DIEM I and II

Servus,

see you...

cheers

Duke

On the 14th of oct 1989 the SOVIET UNION requested a newly regulation of the INNER GERMAN BORDER, because they had new topographic maps.
For this purpose, the 4-power conference has been requested from the United Nations to convene.
They wanted to declare the area between the former Inner German Border and the river Haune to a temporarily neutral zone.
The UN agreed to the formation of a neutral zone to clarify the situation.
The UNITED STATES of AMERICA don`t agree, France and Great Britain abstained.
So a conference of the victorious powers of the 2nd WORLD WAR was convened for the 1st of November 1989 in Zandfoort / NL.

As of October 15 1989, the federal government of FRG started the evacuation of the entire neutral zone.
About 90% of the population followed this call.

The federal government put on alert the following units: Armoured Infantry Brigades 1 and 7, 8th Armoured Brigade and the 7th Reconnaissance Btn.

On October 16, the Western Group of Forces of the WARSAW PACT (WP) start to drew up 3 Mechanized and 2 Airborne Divisions together.
These Divisions take part of the autumn maneuvers "Brother in Arms 89" in the area EISENACH- BAD SALZUNGEN- SUHL.

The 7th Reconnaissance Btn is subordinated to the 1st Armoured Infantry Brigade and march to the area HILDESHEIM.

From 18th of October 1989 UN observers, own police and border guard forces are increasingly reported boundary violations by the armed forces of the WP.

TODAY 19th of October 1989:

Extract from the command of the Bn CDR for the mixed, reinforced point platoon of the Advance Guard ...

situation development 19oct0530Z89
The reinforced 12th Armoured Infantry Btn (PzGrenBtl 12) is on the march from HILDESHEIM to the area of operations west of HÜNFELD.
2./12 is advance guard, subordinated are elements of 7th Reconnaissance Bn and 1st Armoured Engineer CO.
Main body 2./12 finished maintenance stop at XXXXXXX, point platoon and quartering party reached RELEASE POINT (RP)
Rest of 1st Armoured Infantry Brigade is 30 minutes behind Advance Guard.

1)situation[INDENT]a)enemy:[/INDENT]
[INDENT]Point of main effort RED is the AREA EISENACH - BAD SALZUNGEN - SUHL. In this Area are 3 Mechanized, 2 Airborne Divisions, also Engineer detachments, Artillery and elements of Army Aviation combat ready.[/INDENT]
[INDENT]Advance Guard in strength of 2 Mechanized Regiments an the area of operation GEISA. [/INDENT]
[INDENT]Intel think the Intention of RED is to bring more Units to the BORDER Area and to destabilize the situation here.

[/INDENT]
[INDENT]b)own:[/INDENT]
[INDENT]12th Armoured Infantry Btn (+-) march into area of operation.[/INDENT]
[INDENT]We reached RP OBERROMBACH.[/INDENT]
[INDENT]Rest of our party is 30 minutes behind us.[/INDENT]
[INDENT]Wallmeister situated 500 West of NÜS on B27 between crossing points 3347 und 3352

[/INDENT]
[INDENT]c)roster point platoon "EAGLE":[/INDENT]
[INDENT]Point PLT LDR: [/INDENT]
[INDENT]PLT LDR of light reconnaissance PLT: 1x Luchs (ASLAV25 without LRF) - callsign EAGLE 1 -> Duke[/INDENT]
[INDENT]2x Luchs (ASLAV 25 without Laser) - callsign EAGLE 1A and EAGLE 1B -> Swordsmandk, Major duck[/INDENT]
[INDENT]3x Leopard 1A5 - callsign EAGLE 2, EAGLE 2A, EAGLE 2B -> CavGunner, 12Alfa, Tango29[/INDENT]
[INDENT]3x Fuchs 1A6/ENG (Engineer Reconnaissance PLT) - callsign EAGLE 3, EAGLE 3A and EAGLE 3B -> Kingtiger[/INDENT]
[INDENT]1x M113/FO (FAC) - callsign EAGLE 4 --> Hedgehog[/INDENT]

2 )mission[INDENT]EAGLE (point platoon Advance Guard):[/INDENT]

[*=1]recon along L3176 from RP over ZZ 1 to OBJ 2./12
[*=1]report when reached PL 1
[*=1]check ZZ 1 (SARGENZELL)
[*=1]report when reached PL 2
[*=1]take over demolition documents for 3347 and 3352 from Wallmeister (grid 53401204)

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You have to dismount a Squad and walk to the Mercedes of the Wallmeister!
There must be minimum 1 dismounted soldier near the Mercedes!

Maybe the Wallmeister is dead before you reach him. Send a dismounted Squad to the Mercedes.
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[*=1]demolition guard for 3347 and 3352

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To take control over blasting machine 1 you must have 1 dismounted soldier in the area of blasting machine 1! -> radio message
To connect the blasting machine 1 with the demolition charge for 3347, you must have minimum 1 dismounted soldier in the area of crossing point 3347! -> radio message "state of readiness 2 for 3347"
After you got the message "state of readiness 2 for crossing point 3347", you must have minimum 1 dismounted soldier in the area of blasting machine 1to blow up the bridge 3347! -> trigger "blow up crossing point 3347"

To take control over blasting machine 2 you must have 1 dismounted soldier in the area of blasting machine 2! -> radio message
To connect the blasting machine 2 with the demolition charge for 3352, you must have minimum 1 dismounted soldier in the area of crossing point 3352! -> radio message "state of readiness 2 for 3352"
After you got the message "state of readiness 2 for crossing point 3352", you must have minimum 1 dismounted soldier in the area of blasting machine 2 to blow up the bridge 3352! -> trigger "blow up crossing point 3352"
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[*=1]overwatch area east of OBJ 2./12
[*=1]cover Advance Guard on RP
[*=1]be prepared to withdraw to ResA (Reserve Area)

[INDENT]
[/INDENT]
[INDENT]2./- (Main body Advance Guard):[/INDENT]

[*=1]march to area of operations
[*=1]occupy battle position on SL (screen line) and FEBA (forward edge of the battle area)

[INDENT]
[/INDENT]
[INDENT]3./-:[/INDENT]

[*=1]subordinated to 14th TankBtn

[INDENT]
[/INDENT]
[INDENT]4./-(Rear Guard): [/INDENT]

[*=1]...

3)execution[INDENT]My Intention is to get information about ZZ 1 and OBJ 2./12 as quick as possible. We need these information for future operations of our Brigade. To take control over the bridges (3347 and 3352).[/INDENT]
[INDENT]Point of main effort is to take control over these bridges.[/INDENT]

ROE:----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
For ALL BLUE UNITS WEAPONS HOLD!!!
If RED UNITS open fire or in the area west of NEUTRAL ZONE then FIRE AT WILL!!!
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4)support, detachments and attachments[INDENT]
a)Joint Fire Support:[/INDENT]
[INDENT]Forward Air Controller (FAC) [/INDENT]
[INDENT]time limited support of a section F4F Phantom, 15th Fighter Wing

[/INDENT]
[INDENT]b)supply:[/INDENT]
[INDENT]if supply units 2./12 occupy area CBT TNS (combat trains -> vorgeschobene Versorgungsdienste [VVD])

[/INDENT]
[INDENT]c)attachments:[/INDENT]
[INDENT]3x Luchs (ASLAV 25 without Laser)[/INDENT]
[INDENT]3x Fuchs (Engineer Reconnaissance PLT)[/INDENT]
[INDENT]1x M113/FO (FAC)[/INDENT]

5)leading elements[INDENT]CALLSIGNS:[/INDENT]
[INDENT]point platoon (We) - EAGLE[/INDENT]
[INDENT]1st Armoured Infantry Brigade (PzGrenBrig 1): BRAND SHOE[/INDENT]
[INDENT]12th Armoured Infantry Btn (PzGrenBtl 12): NIGHTSHADE[/INDENT]
[INDENT]14th Tank Btn (PzBtl 14): HIGH SCHOOL[/INDENT]
[INDENT]2nd coy 12th Armoured Infantry Btn (2./-): BEARING[/INDENT]
[INDENT]Wallmeister: HERMIT[/INDENT]
[INDENT]15th FW: RIDLER[/INDENT]

Edit:
What is a Wallmeister?

A Wallmeister is a person who belongs to the german engineer corps.
He was normaly a Master Seargent.
During the Cold War a lot of german infrastructur was prepared for demolition charge (bridges, barriers...).
Also parts of our Autobahn (Interstates) where prepared to use as an airfield.
The Wallmeister was in response for preventive maintenance checks and services in his area.

situation development 19oct0830Z89

Orders from OC 2./12 to LDR of reserve units 2./12:

1)situation[INDENT]civilian:[/INDENT]
[INDENT]no change

[/INDENT]
[INDENT]a)enemy:[/INDENT]
[INDENT]First echelon of an enemy tank battalion (+-) and air assault forces in company strength are defeated in the area SARGENZELL - RÜCKERS - NÜST to 65%.[/INDENT]
[INDENT]The rest of these units withdraw fighting back in general NORTH- EAST direction. Intel think they will reorganize in the area of MOLZBACH.[/INDENT]
[INDENT]Second echelon, a mixed reinforced MechInfBtn, is attacking from GEISA to the WEST.[/INDENT]
[INDENT]Intel think they will attack in our flank to take one crossing point and to establish a bridgehead to create the conditions for future operations.

[/INDENT]
[INDENT]b)own:[/INDENT]
[INDENT]12th Armoured Infantry Btn (+) still on march with 3./12 and 2./14 to area of operation. [/INDENT]
[INDENT]2nd company 12th Armored Infantry Btn (+) took battle positions on SL and prepare for a time limited defense. [/INDENT]
[INDENT]OC 2./12 in bp 2.1 -> callsign BEARING[/INDENT]
[INDENT]FO 2./12 in bp grid 5115 1200 -> callsign FLINT[/INDENT]
[INDENT]1 Squad of II. PLT (LAW-B) observe crossing point 3352 -> callsign BUSTER [/INDENT]
[INDENT]1 Squad of II. PLT (LAW-B2) observe crossing point 3347 -> callsign BUSTER 1[/INDENT]
[INDENT]I. PLT in area of reserve (RES 2./12) -> 3x IFV Ulan -> callsign ALFA[/INDENT]
[INDENT]II. PLT in bp 2.1 -> 3x IFV Marder 1A3 -> callsign BRAVO[/INDENT]
[INDENT]III. PLT in bp 2.2 -> 3x Leopard 1A5 -> callsign CHARLIE[/INDENT]
[INDENT]IV. PLT in area of reserve ( D2 callsign in CBT TNS 2./12 for maintenance check) -> callsign DELTA[/INDENT]
[INDENT]Unbound Group 2./12 in area of RES 2./12 -> 1x IFV Ulan -> callsign 007[/INDENT]
[INDENT]Engineer Reconnaissance PLT: PLT LDR by coordination point grid 4995 1344,[/INDENT]
[INDENT]Eng 1A in area of reserve (RES 2./12),[/INDENT]
[INDENT]Eng 1B in area of CBT TNS 2./12[/INDENT]
[INDENT]SPAAG 2./12 on L3176 bp 2.1 -> callsign SHAFT[/INDENT]
[INDENT]HQ PLT 2./12 in area CBT TNS 2./12[/INDENT]
[INDENT]1 Ammo Truck from 1./12 by ASP grid 5021 1281[/INDENT]
[INDENT]
mission 2./12:[/INDENT]
[INDENT=2]observe crossing points 3347 and 3352
[/INDENT]
[INDENT=2]hold bp on SL
[/INDENT]
[INDENT=2]prepare a time limitd defense in combat area
[/INDENT]
[INDENT=2]hold back strong reserve for tasks in area of left ,or right neighbor till rest of the Btn is in position
[/INDENT]
[INDENT=2]supply and maintenance in own response[/INDENT]
[INDENT]
left neighbor 3./12, they are still on march and will be in bp in x+45 minutes[/INDENT]
[INDENT]2./14 follow 3./12 and is rear guard of our btn[/INDENT]
[INDENT]right neighbor is 7th company of 1st Infantry Regiment (7./IR1), still on march too, will be in bp in x+30 minutes[/INDENT]
[INDENT]
c)roaster of reserve 2./12:
callsign reserve 2./12 -> SCAVENGER[INDENT]I. PLT 2./12: 3x IFV Ulan[/INDENT]
[INDENT]IV. PLT 2./12: 3x Leopard 1A5 -> Tango29[/INDENT]
[INDENT]Unbound Group 2./12: 1x IFV Ulan[/INDENT]
[INDENT]Engineer Reconnaissance Section: 1x Fuchs 1A6/Eng
FO: 1x M113/FO

[/INDENT]
d)weather:[/INDENT]
[INDENT=2]temperature around 12°C, light wind from 1 to 5 m/s from north/north east
[/INDENT]
[INDENT=2]chance of rain by 50%
[/INDENT]
[INDENT=2]line of sight around 2.000m
[/INDENT]

2)mission[INDENT]Intention of OC 2./12 is to defend along the SL. Main effort is to observe the ridge south- eastwards NÜST, to deny an enemy attack to take crossing points 3347 and 3352, to give the rest of our btn the time to go in positions.[/INDENT]
[INDENT]To hold back a strong reserve to react quickly for occurring situation developments in the combat area of 2./12 or 3./12 or 7./IR1.[/INDENT]
[INDENT]
reserve 2./12:[/INDENT]

[*=2]adapt to support BRAVO in bp 2.1
[*=2]adapt to support CHARLIE in bp 2.2
[*=2]adapt to defend right flank in bp 2.3
[*=2]adapt to defend ZIEGELEI grid 5282 1464 and to block crossing point 2013 till 3./12 is in bp
[*=2]adapt to block crossing point 3471 eastwards RÜCKERS till 7./1 is in bp

3)execution[INDENT]This is your part LDR of reserve 2./12.[/INDENT]
[INDENT]A feature of this mission is, that the LDR of I. PLT 2./12 (ALFA), or IV. PLT (DELTA) or independent group 2./12 (007) can be LDR of the reserve.[/INDENT]
[INDENT]Between x+5 and x+6 minutes there will be a radio message. Then you know, who is the lucky guy.[/INDENT]

4)support, detachments and attachments[INDENT]a)artillery:[/INDENT]
[INDENT=2]FO 2./12 in observing position along L 3176 in cooperation with us
[/INDENT]
[INDENT=2]2th company/ Field Artillery Btn 2 in firing position at grid 424-131, ready to support
[/INDENT]
[INDENT]
b)CSS:[/INDENT]
[INDENT=2]CBT TNS 2./12 at grid 493-126 operationally ready
[/INDENT]
[INDENT=2]ASP 2./12 for 105 mm ammunition at grid 503-129 operationally ready
[/INDENT]
[INDENT=2]AMB in CBT TNS 2./12
[/INDENT]
[INDENT=2]ARV in CBT TNS 2./12
[/INDENT]
[INDENT]
c)detachments:[/INDENT]
[INDENT=2]FAC
[/INDENT]
[INDENT=2]EAGLE 1
[/INDENT]
[INDENT]
d)specials:[/INDENT]
[INDENT=2]A2 2./12 has loaded 10x antitank mine DM 21 [/INDENT]
[INDENT=2]ENG 1A 2./12 has loaded 6x directional mine DM 12[/INDENT]
[INDENT=2]At ZIEGELEI you see 3 green marked areas, minefield NORTH, minefield EAST and minefield WEST.[/INDENT]
[INDENT=2]Minefield NORTH can only be a laid minefield. Minefield EAST and WEST you can have a laid or an off-route minefield.[/INDENT]
[INDENT=2]To get a laid minefield you have to move A2 2./12 inside the marked area.[/INDENT]
[INDENT=2]If A2 or ENG 1A move in one of these 3 areas, you will get a text message: "You want to have a laid/ off-route minefield? -> if yes push the Trigger laid- or off-route minefield.[/INDENT]
[INDENT=2]If yes and you pushed the Trigger dismout your Infantry and wait.[/INDENT]
[INDENT=2]Wait there till you get the message: "minefield NORTH/EAST/WEST is active". [/INDENT]
[INDENT=2]To get the off-route minefield, move ENG 1A 2./12 inside the marked area (not minefield NORTH), dismount the infantry. Wait till you get the message: "minefield EAST/WEST is active".[/INDENT]
[INDENT=2]You can`t see the mines after the radio message!!![/INDENT]


5)leading elements:[INDENT]CALLSIGNS:[/INDENT]
[INDENT]1st Armored Infantry Brigade (PzGrenBrig 1): BRAND SHOE[/INDENT]
[INDENT]12th Armored Infantry Btn (PzGrenBtl12): NIGHTSHADE[/INDENT]
[INDENT]14th Tank Btn (PzBtl14): HIGH SCHOOL[/INDENT]
[INDENT]2nd company 12th Armored Infantry Btn (2./12): BEARING[/INDENT]
[INDENT]3rd company 12th Armored Infantry Btn (3./12): QUARK POT[/INDENT]
[INDENT]2nd company 14th Tank Btn (2./14): TURNIP FIELD[/INDENT]
[INDENT]2./ Field Artillery Btn 2 (2./FAB 2): SLINGSHOT[/INDENT]
[INDENT]7th company Infantry Regiment 1 (7./IR1): TAMBORIN[/INDENT]

Pointer:
The IFV Ulan is a replacement for the IFV Marder 1A3.
All IFV Ulan have the following damages: LRF, Ballistic computer, Stabilization.

Terms:
[CBT TNS; CT] combat trains - vorgeschobene Versorgungsdienste [VVD]
[FEBA] forward edge of the battle area - vorderer Rand der Verteidigung [VRV]
[SL] screen line or outpost line or security line - Sicherungslinie [SL]
[PL] delay line or phase line- Verzögerungslinie [VZL]
[OBJ] objective - Angriffsziel [Obj]
[ZZ] intermediate objective - Zwischenziel [ZZ]
[RES] reserve - Reserve [Res]
coordinating point - Anschlußpunkt [AnschlPkt]
[ASP] ammunition supply point - Munitionsversorgungspunkt
[abr] interdict, to or block, to - abriegeln [abr]
[LAW] light anti-tank weapon - Panzerfaust 3 [PzF]

Servus,

if you want to have a look in the map, here you find the 2 missions without RED units.

Eisenschwein - Carpe Diem I und II.rar

If you can join and want a special slot, let me know. You can send me a PM here or steelbeasts.com.

cheers

Duke

Serus,

here the 2 missions:

COLD WAR BATTLES II - Carpe Diem 1.rar
COLD WAR BATTLES II - Carpe Diem 2.rar

MkG

Duke