Beiträge von Duke

  • Frage bezüglich Spz Marder

    Servus,


    Reforger85 schrieb:

    Wir nutzen da zur Zeit nur den AGPG und die Turmtrainer.
    Eigentlich PzGrenBtl.908na
    Gruß Christopher


    2,5 Jahre nachdem ich von dem Verein weg bin, taucht endlich mal einer hier auf.
    Herzlich Willkommen und falls du mal wieder üben gehst, Grüsse an den verrückten Doktor und den Rest.


    MkG


    Duke

  • Mission 3

    Mission #3


    FRAGO


    It appears the CT and Coy commanders want some guidance about a contingency plan for an attack we aren't aware of yet.
    So here is something I had the OPSO work up.
    Throughout I've described the effect I need, not how you are going to generate it.




    A Coy:
    Block the Enemy in EAs 4 and 5.
    Hold the line until CT D arrives.
    Provide a firm base for CT D.


    B Coy:


    You are not in the fight unless I determine that T29 needs reinforcement in which case I'll fold you into him.


    CT C:


    You need to protect the airfield and allow the soft elements (echelon, research teams, etc.) time to withdraw through HEXHAM.
    V1 should be able to identify the enemy's ME and give you an idea of dispositions, routes, etc.
    Once V1 conducts his hand over, give him free passage to the rear. He has a job to do there.
    The fight then belongs to you.
    I need you to impose delay (ideally fwd of the airfield but if you must give it up pull back and we will retake later).
    You have freedom of action between the Battle Handover Line (BHL) and the Final Delay Line (FDL) to array your force as required.
    Happy for the Engineers to adopt their secondary role to spt you.
    Tell me what is going on at all times and we can array the BG RES on either C-ATK A, B, or C as required.


    Again "Delay", not "Die".


    CT D:


    Spt A Coy
    Unlikely but BPT to shift North if A Coy is holding and the situation near CT C is deteriorating.
    BG RES (T2(-) and ARH):
    T29 in charge.
    Based on feeds from V1 and CT C will dispatch you onto one of the C-ATK locations identified. I prefer C-ATK C but the enemy may not conform to that.
    Used HEART, CLUB and SPADE as required - you are the priority for movement once activated.
    ARH have freedom to use whichever SBF is best to spt you.
    The graphics are indicative not prescriptive.


    V1:


    Need your forward elements to identify and destroy the enemy's reconnaissance assets.
    Then either pull back or provide stay behind parties to interdict and delay the enemy's second echelon, C2 and administrative units.
    Do not die in place!
    At the BHL you will conduct a hand off to CT C.
    Once you achieve a clean break, I need you behind the FDL to ensure the routes to be used by the BG RES (esp. the bridge on SPADE) remain open.
    Your SHQ is well placed to protect the HEXHAM crossing.


    I2:


    Patrol TAORs
    If enemy lodges heliborne forces contain and if possible clear.
    If not possible to clear, contain and await assistance.
    I21 ensure RAYMOND TERRACE crossing remains open.
    I22 ensure STOCKTON BRIDGE (on SPADE) crossing remains open.
    Hopefully that clarifies things, if we ever need to implement this contingency plan.

  • Mission 3

    MISSION


    BG TIGER is to defend in sector clear IOT maintain AS sovereignty in the NEWCASTLE region and set the conditions for the final expulsion of the Enemy.


    EXECUTION


    Purpose: We are here to complete the task we began a few days ago, we will block the suspected Enemy thrust then complete the removal of the Enemy from our soil.


    Method: To achieve this the BG will:
    DETECT the advance with our screen.
    BLOCK that advance with CT C.
    BLOCK any attempted breakout with A Coy and CT D
    Whilst securing the bridges and other important areas.


    Endstate: The endstate will be the Enemy denied the crossings of the HUNTER River and those forces attempting to breakout from NEWCASTLE contained..


    Concept of Operations


    Scheme of manoeuvre: In the North, three Cav TP screen with a heavy CT behind to react. In the South, Inf Coy screen with a heavy CT behind to react. B Sqn (-) is BG RES.


    Main Effort:
    All Phases: CT C / Northern sector.


    Groupings / Missions and Tasks:


    BGHQ
    Grouping: T9A attached
    Mission: Provide C2 IOT achieve the BG Mission
    Tasks:
    - Command the BG
    - Be prepared to host visits from both PM and CDF who will personally observe the operation from BGHQ at some stage after H hour.
    - Ensure SITREPs are sent to me and BDE Comd so we know what the CDF and PM know.


    A Coy:
    Grouping: Attached 66 - Direct Fire Support Weapon (DFSW) PL.
    Mission: BLOCK any attempted breakout from NEWCASTLE IOT achieve the BG Mission
    Task:
    - Occupy Sector
    - Deny penetration within Sector
    - Engage tgts in EA 4 and 5
    - BPT conduct Fwd POL with CT d as required.
    Purpose: Spt clearance of Port.


    B Coy:
    Grouping: No Change
    Mission: Bebuild
    Tasks:
    - Occupy Sector.
    - Focus on repairing, re arming and being reinforced.
    - BPT to become BG situational RES if things do not go according to plan.
    Purpose: Become cbt effective.


    CT C:
    Grouping: Attached T21, E31, AHQ1
    Mission: DEFEND RAAF WILLIAMTOWN IOT achieve the BG Mission
    Task:
    - Occupy Sector
    - Support Screen
    - Support Engrs in location doing assessment
    - Support AHQ staff in location doing assessment
    Purpose: Defend Northern Sector.


    CT D:
    Grouping: Attached T22
    Mission: BLOCK any attempted breakout from NEWCASTLE IOT achieve the BG Mission
    Task:
    - Occupy sector.
    - Spt A Coy.
    - BPT BLOCK attempted breakout.
    - BPT Conduct fwd POL with A Coy.
    Purpose: Spt clearance of Port.


    Spt Coy:
    Grouping: No Change.
    Task: Fire Spt
    - Est Javelin SBF loc within sector to spt A Coy denial task.
    - Integrate Bn Mortars (MOR) into BG fireplan.
    Purpose: Spt clearance of Port.


    B SQN:
    Grouping: Detached T21 and T22
    Mission: BG RES
    Task:
    - BPT spt CT C
    - BPT spt CT D
    - BPT deny crossings
    Purpose: Spt clearance of Port.


    A SQN:
    Grouping: No Change
    Mission: SCREEN CT-C and provide ISR feeds
    Task:
    - Provide screen of 3 TPs (Left, Centre and Right)
    - Win Counter Recon battle
    - Provide Cav RES of SHQ + 1 x TP
    - BPT deny crossings
    Purpose: Spt clearance of Port.


    Avn Spt.


    UAV
    Spt CT C and CT D


    ARH
    Pri of fires: C2 nodes, MBT, IFV, Infantry
    BPT to spt BG RES on order
    BPT counter en helo insertion threat if detected.


    MRH90
    Provide AME for Pri 1 CASEVAC


    Coordinating Instructions


    Timings:
    H Hr not expected before 0845


    Boundaries:
    As per Trace


    Routes:
    Remain within Trace


    Rules of Engagement (ROE):
    Lethal force authorised, collateral damage to be minimised


    Fire planning
    Arty:
    JFT to co-ordinate air and arty fires.
    JFT to develop suitable tgt list for distribution pre H Hr.
    Have been allocated 9 Troops of PzH2000 in DS for duration.


    Natures available:
    HE
    SMK
    DPICM
    Use of DPICM has been authorised for non populated areas to minimise the EOD risk.


    Air:
    Some CAS on station.
    ARH to be retained to spt BG RES. Unmask on BG CO's Command.


    ADMIN AND LOGISITICS
    Supply - Water & Rations / Fuel / Ammo /next replen
    All call signs to carry first line.
    Next Replen at H+24 unless OPDEM received earlier.


    FARP has dedicated Army aviation (AAVN) log assets.


    CT's and Coy have their echelons in location.


    Casevac
    By ground initially (either CT means or Admin PL) then via AME for Pri 1.


    COMMAND AND SIGNALS
    Command – Myself, Regt 2IC, OC CT C, OC CT D, OC B Sqn.


    Questions in 3 minutes.

  • Staffing list Mission 3

    BG CO: Gibsonm
    Artillery / Air: Hedgehog
    Echelon (the various spt elements with the CTs and Coys): Kingtiger


    A Coy OC (19): Tacom
    11:
    12:
    13:
    14 (A Coy Javelins 2):
    66 (Spt Coy Javerlins 8):


    B Coy OC (29):
    21:
    24 (B Coy Javelins 2):


    CT C OC (39): TAC197
    31: pkcav39
    32: G241
    33:
    34 (C Coy Javelins 2):
    T21: Eisenschwein(911)
    E31:


    CT D OC (49): Duke(911)
    41:
    42:
    43: Froggy and members of 507
    44 (D Coy Javelins 2): Froggy and members of 507
    T22: Froggy and members of 507


    OC B Sqn (T29): Falli(911)
    T23:


    OC A Sqn (V19): Panzer_Leader
    V11 (6 veh): UK Armour
    V12 (5 veh): UK Armour
    V13 (4 veh):
    V14 (3 veh):


    Motorized Infantry
    I22: 12Alfa
    I23:


    AHQ1: Kingtiger (Some M88's in these that you may need when the tempo ramps up).
    AHQ2: Kingtiger


    If you want M1s pick a "T something",
    If you want ASLAVs pick a "V something",
    If you want Motorised Infantry pick a "I something",
    If you want Engineers pick a "E something",

  • Mission 3

    The overall plan:




    BG Orders


    TOPOGRAPHY


    The ground is generally flat with some hills and varies from open pasture in the West to built up and Industrial areas in the East.


    Key Terrain: The bridges, the high ground around the airbase, the city and suburbs of NEWCASTLE.


    Decisive Terrain: The RAAF base, the urban areas (esp. STOCKTON) and port complex.


    SITUATION


    Further to the General Brief issued by the S2 earlier, the following update is available.


    Enemy:


    The Enemy currently concentrating up the coast towards NELSON BAY is assessed as possibly as large as Mech Bn, reinforced with Tk and anti armd spt.
    This force is likely to be also supported by:


    - Heliborne forces launching from offshore / NELSON BAY; and
    - The remaining the force within NEWCASTLE.


    Most Likely Course of Action (MLCOA): Is assessed as an attempt to retake the airfield IOT gain time for negotiations, to inflict casualties on ADF forces and to damage infrastructure as much as possible.
    This would cause the Government of Australia (GOAS) to be embarrassed by its perceived inability to defend its own territory.


    Most Dangerous Course of Action (MDCOA): Is assessed as retaking the airfield and pushing on to link up with a breakout from NEWCASTLE, supported by heliborne seizure of key crossing sites in advance of the main body. This would generate heavy casualties and inflict long term damage on infrastructure.


    This would create more embarrassment than the MLCOA and if implemented would cause massive civilian casualties and inflict large scale economic damage on the region.


    Friendly:
    Higher Commander’s Intent


    Two Up: No Change.
    One Up: No Change.


    CO’s Mission: BG TIGER is to defend in sector clear IOT maintain AS sovereignty in the NEWCASTLE region and set the conditions for the final expulsion of the Enemy.


    BG TIGER remains 1st BDE’s ME.


    Civilians:


    Our TAOR is lightly populated in the West however there are bound to be pockets of civilians who were unable to leave NEWCASTLE before the current deployments took place. Civilians have been asked to evacuate via the PACIFIC HWY to the SOUTH and NORTH so there should not be too many refugees in our AO.


    Regardless, cbt in NEWCASTLE and other urban areas is to be conducted using the required level of force but no more.


    Attachments and Detachments:


    Attached:
    B Sqn 1st Armoured Regt OPCON.
    A Sqn 2nd Cavalry Regt OPCON.
    2 x Mot Inf PL OPCON.
    1 x TP of ARH, TACON for the duration of this activity.
    2 x UAV, TACON for the duration of this activity.
    2 x MRH90 for AME tasking.
    Forward Arming and Refueling Point (FARP) assets.
    9 TPs of two guns each from 8/12 Medium Regiment, RAA in Direct Support.
    1 x TP, 16 AD Regt TACON.
    1 x TP, 1 Cbt Engr Regt to assess damage to airfield.
    2 x PL of AHQ assessment troops in location.

  • 21.05.2013

    Servus,



    Absicht Rot:


    Der Zug sollte zusammen auf Stellung Richtung B1 antreten.
    Danach sollte der 2.Halbzug auf Stellung B2, unter Überwachung 1.HZg, antreten.
    Anschließend sollte der 1. HZg auf Obj antreten, Obj nehmen und 2ten HZg nachziehen.


    Plan B: Aus Stellung B2 den linken Flankenheinrich Richtung Obj ansetzen.


    Nachdem der Zug in B1 in Stellung gegangen war, bekam ich den Auftrag Stellung B2 zu gewinnen.
    Kurz noch nach links verschoben und ein letzter Blick durchs TIM.
    Aha ein fndl KPz in Stellung, Meldung, Feuerkampf.
    Leider schoß der KPz zurück und erwischte beim ZgFhr einen schweren Treffer.
    Also erstmal ausweichen und neu formieren.
    Es gelang uns dann den KPz zu vernichten, und Stellung B2 zu gewinnen.
    1:0 für uns.


    Zunächst zu früh gefreut. Der 1 HZg wurde dann in Stellung B1 komplett vernichtet.
    Plan war nun den zweiten HZg zu vereinen.
    Auf dem Weg dahin wurde der 3er angeschossen und vernichtet.
    Ich kam leider eine Minute zu spät, stand aber flankierend zu einem fndl HZg.



    So nachdem der Puls auf 230 beschleunigt wurde, stands dann 3:3.
    Da ich kurz vorm Obj war und der Fnd nicht zu hören war, entschloss ich mich ins Obj anzutreten.
    Silberwiese F8 Beobachter nach hinten, Tisse RS, und ich F8 9 bis 3 Uhr.
    Im Obj sind wir untergezogen und haben auf den Fnd gewartet.
    Der ballerte auch fleissig, leider konnten wir nicht feststellen auf was und wo er Stand.



    Plötzlich schrie Silberwiese: rechts isser.
    Puls wieder auf 230 und angetreten.
    Tisse setzt sofort einen Treffer und der zweite war dann der Todesstoß.



    Danke an Alle, nächstes mal wirds komplett anders.


    MkG


    Duke

  • Neues Upgrade

    Servus,


    Schatten und Lichteffekte sehr schön. Der spielbare M1A2 passt schon, jetzt aber weiter mit den Bildchen.
    Wie wäre es denn mal mit was deutschem, wie ein Blick durch die Richtschützenoptik vom Marder1A3 oder ein Leo1A6 in teilgedeckter Stellung?
    Ansonsten bin ich wie Silberwiese auf die Straßenverläufe gespannt und vorallem ob man jetzt gefahrlos Fahrzeuge mit dem Bergepanzer abschleppen kann.


    Ich hoffe auch das Daskal schon fleißig am Videos basteln ist.


    Schöne Feiertage, und eine erfolgreiche ITEC


    MkG


    Duke

  • 16.05.2013

    Servus,


    hat Spaß gemacht, jederzeit wieder.


    Wie die wohl nach Norddeutschland gekommen sind.


    Aber der Duke war auf dem Marsch.



    MkG


    Duke

  • Staffing List Mission 2

    BG Comd: Gibsonm
    Artillery / Air: Hedgehog
    Echelon: Kingtiger (TBC)


    A Coy OC: Tango29 (TBC)
    11:
    12:
    13:
    14 (A Coy - 2 x Javelins):


    CT B OC: TAC197
    21: pkcav39
    22:
    23: Grenny (TBC)
    24 (B Coy - 2 x Javelins): Grenny (TBC)
    T13: Panzer_Leader


    CT C OC: G241
    31: UK Armour
    32: UK Armour
    33: UK Armour
    34 (C Coy - 2 x Javelins):
    T11: UK Armour


    CT D OC: Duke(911)
    41:
    42:
    43: Froggy (507) and members of 507
    44 (D Coy - 2 x Javelins): Froggy (507) and members of 507
    T12: Darklabor (507) and members of 507


    66 (Spt Coy - 8 x Javelins):


    OC B Sqn: Tacom
    2IC B Sqn (T29A): Falli(911) (TBC)
    T21: Eisenschwein(911), LtDan(911)
    T22: Tango29, Falli(911) (TBC)
    T23: 12Alpha

  • Mission 2

    Some acronyms from the trace:


    [B]AMA = Artillery Manoeuvre Area (a grid square allocated to a SP Arty unit to move around in so they can avoid counter bty fire, but remain in rage - off limits to non artillery units). If its towed arty (coming to a battlefield near you soon) its an ARA (Artillery Reserved Area).


    As the BG advances the Arty displaces to new AMAs so here the TP in AMA1 might go out of action, move forward to AMA7 and then go back into action to remain in range and ensure that the BG still gets the fire spt that has been allocated.


    You just need to know to keep your units out of those grid squares (hence the marked routes). After all don’t want your guys getting hit by counter bty fire meant for Hedgehog just because you drive through where he was just parked.


    BMA = Brigade Maintenance Area. Where the BG Echelon gets its stuff from (the next link back in the supply chain).


    ECP = Equipment Collection Point. Broken stuff is collected there for further back loading. So rather than a forward M88 drag it 20 Km to the workshop, it drags it say 5Km and then is released to return to the “front” to collect the next crock. A M88 from further back then collects it and drags it back further (or they put it on a truck).


    So the fwd recovery assets remain fwd and pass the veh cas back through a succession of recovery assets.


    ECP1 = is “open” now just behind the fighting units. As they advance ECP2 (currently dotted as its proposed) will open and kit should theoretically go from ECP2 to ECP1 to A1 Echelon to A2 Echelon to BMA until it gets to a workshop / repair facility that can fix whatever’s wrong.


    Ideally one of the M88 / M113 Repair “pairs“ should be sited at each ECP to reflect this relay process but that maybe unwieldy.


    Same thing happens on the medical side with casualty stabilisation points, etc. With what 350 in the assault force not including the Reserve someone will need to take the long way (not everyone is going to get a helo ride) and require successive stabilisation to extend the “golden hour” to as long as it takes.[/B]

  • Mission 2

    Main Effort:
    All Phases: CT B / Northern sector.


    Groupings / Missions and Tasks:


    BGHQ
    Grouping: T9A attached
    Mission: Provide Command and Control (C2) IOT achieve the BG Mission
    Tasks:
    - Command the BG
    - Be prepared to host visits from both PM and CDF who will personally observe the operation from BGHQ at some stage after H hour.
    - Ensure SITREPs are sent to me and BDE Comd so we know what the CDF and PM know.


    A Coy:
    Grouping: No Change
    Mission: Be Prepared To (BPT) take over from CT B IOT achieve the BG Mission
    Task: BG Reserve (Res)
    - BPT conduct Fwd Passage of Lines (POL) with CT B to maintain assault.
    - BPT conduct Rear Area Security Operations (RASO) on order.
    Purpose: Spt clearance of Port.


    CT B:
    Grouping: Attached T13
    Mission: Clear NORTH Sector IOT achieve the BG Mission
    Tasks: Clear NORTH Sector
    - BG ME.
    - Conduct fwd POL with B Sqn and Spt Coy.
    - Clear En within boundary.
    - Secure port infrastructure.
    - Est co-ord point with BG EAGLE as per trace.
    - BPT to become BG situational RES if relieved by A Coy.
    Purpose: Reopen Port.


    CT C:
    Grouping: Attached T11
    Mission: Clear CENTRE Sector IOT achieve the BG Mission
    Task: Clear CENTRE Sector
    - Conduct fwd POL with B Sqn and Spt Coy.
    - Clear En within boundary.
    Purpose: Spt clearance of Port.


    CT D:
    Grouping:Attached T12
    Mission: Clear SOUTH Sector IOT achieve the BG Mission
    Task: Clear SOUTH Sector
    - Conduct fwd POL with B Sqn and Spt Coy.
    - Clear En within boundary.
    - BPT spt BG BOAR.
    Purpose: Spt clearance of Port.


    Spt Coy:
    Grouping: No Change
    Task: Fire Spt
    - Est Javelin Support by Fire (SBF) location (loc) on Line of departure (LD) to spt manoeuvre CTs prior to H hr.
    - Integrate Bn Mortars (MOR) into BG fireplan.
    - Recce Battle Positions (BPs) for B Sqn prior to H Hr.
    Purpose: Spt clearance of Port.


    A SQN:
    Grouping: Detached 3 x Tk Troops
    Mission: Provide Tk spt to manoeuvre Coys IOT achieve the BG Mission
    Task: Provide intimate spt to manoeuvre Coys
    - Provide 1 TP per Coy
    - Lead the assault across the open ground.
    - Spt Infantry in built up areas.
    - DESTROY En AFVs
    Purpose: Spt clearance of Port.


    B SQN:
    Grouping: No Change
    Task: Fire Spt
    - Break from Hides at H hr
    - Occupy previously identified BPs
    - Integrate fires with Spt Coy
    - BPT to conduct RASO once manouevre elm have moved beyond spt.
    - BPT to follow up attack
    - BPT to form BG Counter Attack (C-ATK) force
    Purpose: Spt clearance of Port.


    Avn Spt.


    ARH and MRH90 spt only (UAV assets with BG EAGLE).


    ARH
    Occupy ARH SBF on order
    Pri of fires: C2 nodes, MBT, IFV, Infantry
    BPT counter en helo insertion threat if detected.


    MRH90
    Provide AME for Pri 1 CASEVAC


    Coordinating Instructions


    Timings:
    H Hr not before 0600
    TP Sectors cleared NLT 0800
    Secure Port, on order but not before 0900


    Boundaries:
    As per Trace


    Routes:
    Remain within Trace


    Rules of Engagement (ROE):
    Lethal force authorised, collateral damage to be minimised


    Fire planning
    Arty:
    JFT to co-ordinate air and arty fires.
    JFT to develop suitable tgt list for distribution pre H Hr.
    Have been allocated 6 Troops of PzH2000 in DS for duration.
    BG EAGLE's 3 x TPs to be cut to BG TIGER on completion of BG EAGLE's task.


    Natures available:
    HE
    SMK
    DPICM
    Use of DPICM has been authorised for non populated areas to minimise the EOD risk.


    Air:
    ARH initially to occupy ARH SBF until H+25 then available for further tasking.
    Some CAS on station.


    ADMIN AND LOGISITICS
    Supply - Water & Rations / Fuel / Ammo /next replen
    All call signs to carry first line.
    Next Replen at H+24 unless OPDEM received earlier.


    A2 Echelon - Maintain BG. FARP has dedicated Army aviation (AAVN) log assets.


    A1 Echelon - Maintain CT's. A Sqn Tks will be supported by respective Coy Echelon (Ech).


    A Sqn's Tk ammunition has been re balanced to increase numbers of HEAT rounds.


    Casevac
    By ground initially (either CT means or Admin PL) then via AME for Pri 1.


    COMMAND AND SIGNALS
    Command – Myself, Bn 2IC, OC B Coy, OC A Sqn, OC B Sqn.


    Questions in 3 minutes.

  • Mission 2

    The overall plan:




    This is happening at around the same time as BG EAGLE launches Mission #1.


    Detail:




    BG Orders


    TOPOGRAPHY


    The ground is generally flat with some hills and varies from open pasture in the West to built up and Industrial areas in the East.


    Key Terrain: The ridge providing the LD.


    Decisive Terrain: The urban areas and port complex.


    Known obstacles: Some wooden fence lines but shouldn't pose an obstacle to our tracked vehicles.


    SITUATION


    Further to the General Brief issued by the S2 earlier, the following update is available.


    Enemy:


    The Enemy is assessed as possibly as large as two Mech Coy, reinforced with Tk and anti armd spt. There is also the chance of a heliborne force launching from RAAF WILLIAMTOWN depending on the success of BG EAGLE’s operations there.


    T-80 were sighted during the initial lodgement and must be assumed to be present in the TAOR.


    Apart from rotary wing, it is assessed that due to the current air parity situation, he can insert fixed wing assets for short loiter strikes on High Value Targets (HVT).


    Most Likely Course of Action (MLCOA): Is assessed as imposing delay and withdrawing under pressure in order to (IOT) gain time for negotiations, to inflict casualties on ADF forces and to damage infrastructure as much as possible.


    This would cause the Government of Australia (GOAS) to be embarrassed by its perceived inability to defend its own territory.


    Most Dangerous Course of Action (MDCOA): Is assessed as accepting decisive engagement. This would generate a full scale MOUT engagement, generating heavy casualties and inflicting long term damage on infrastructure.


    This would create more embarrassment than the MLCOA and if implemented would cause massive civilian casualties and inflict large scale economic damage on the region.


    Friendly:


    Higher Commander’s Intent


    Two Up: To regain Australian sovereignty with minimal civilian and ADF casualties and limited disruption to NEWCASTLE’s operations.


    One Up: The Brigade Commander has been directed by the PM and CDF to clear the NEWCASTLE region IOT re-establish Australian sovereignty and set the conditions for GOAS to seek reparations from the invading power.


    GOAS has declared a ten nautical mile exclusion zone around the mouth of the HUNTER RIVER. The Maritime and Air component commanders (MCC and ACC) have been tasked to DESTROY vessels that cross that line to ensure that there is no attempt (possibly as part of the MDCOA) to block the channel with a sunken merchant ship, along the lines of the MV Pasha Bulker incident of 2007. ACC and MCC have deployed assets with HARPOON missile system to effect this policy. All ship’s Captains have been advised by radio that this will be a “no warn” policy if a vessel crosses the boundary line.


    There is a very short chain of command here. The BDE Comd and all unit COs were recently briefed in person by the CDF with the PM in the room.


    CO’s Mission: BG TIGER is to clear Northern NEWCASTLE IOT regain AS sovereignty in the NEWCASTLE region.


    BG TIGER is 1st BDE’s Main Effort (ME).


    Civilians:


    Our TAOR is lightly populated in the West however there are bound to be pockets of civilians who were unable to leave NEWCASTLE before the current deployments took place. Civilians have been asked to evacuate via the PACIFIC HWY to the SOUTH so there should not be too many refugees in our AO.


    Regardless, combat (cbt) in NEWCASTLE is to be conducted using the required level of force but no more.


    Attachments and Detachments:


    Attached:
    A Sqn 1st Armoured Regt Operation Control (OPCON)
    B Sqn 1st Armoured Regt Tactical Control (TACON)
    1 x TP of ARH, TACON for the duration of this activity.
    2 x MRH90 for AME tasking.
    Forward Arming and Refueling Point (FARP) assets
    1 x TP, 16 AD Regt TACON
    6 (building to 9) TPs of two guns each from 8/12 Medium Regiment, RAA in Direct Support.


    MISSION


    BG TIGER is to clear Northern NEWCASTLE IOT regain AS sovereignty in the NEWCASTLE region.


    EXECUTION


    Purpose: We are here to remove the Enemy from the city of NEWCASTLE and to re-commence coal loading operations as soon as practicable.


    Method: To achieve this the BG will atk “3 up” with a Tk Sqn providing spt. Combat Team (CT) B, the NORTHERN CT, is BG ME.


    Endstate: The endstate will be the main portion of NEWCASTLE’s commercial harbour back in AS control. This along with the securing of RAAF WILLIAMTOWN (BG EAGLE) and NEWCASTLE’s CBD (BG BOAR) will complete the liberation of NEWCASTLE.


    Concept of Operations


    Scheme of manoeuvre: Three CTs will clear within sector. A Coy is BG Res. Spt Coy, B Sqn and an ARH Tp will provide a Support by Fire (SBF) location. Guns will be reinforced once the BG EAGLE task is complete.


    Spt Coy’s Recon & Survl PL has already identified some enemy locations visible from the LD. They haven’t reacted so the deception plan is working.