Operation: FROST DRAGON OpOrd

[Durant, M.]

Operation: FROST DRAGON
Operation Order

TASK ORGANIZATION:

GCE

1st Battalion, 12th Marines:

- Mike Company

- November Company

- Oscar Company

1. SITUATION

a. Enemy Situation.

(1) Mixed races with excellent morale, we believe this to be the full invasion force for this planet.

(2) The enemy has attacked and conquered most of the city. They are currently attacking the last remaining UNSC stronghold.

(3) Full planetary assault capabilities, complete with armor and minimal air support.

(4) The Covenant forces are currently trying to assault all five bridges, and send in dropships of elite soldiers to disrupt supplies and create two fronts of fighting. Expect typical engagement styles from all races, and overwhelming force to be applied at critical areas, especially the bridges.

b. Friendly Situation.

(1) Our mission is to stop and then counter attack the enemy, driving them from the planet. Phase 1 will consist of reinforcing and assisting all planetary Army positions.

(2) A company of Marines from 2nd Bn will come down to provide security for the planetside HQ elements.

(3) 18th Armored will be deploying planetside to prepare for the counterattack.

(4) 1st Force Recon will be to our front, gathering and relaying intel and HVTs as found.

(5) A Battery will be deploying planetside at indicated coordinates to set up firing positions.

(6) D-Co, 3rd STB will be held in reserve for emergency deployment or for aid during the counterattack.

(7) 27 CSB will be at the designated location alongside HQ elements to provide and coordinate needed support.

c. Attachments and Detachments.

(1) Elements of E-Co, 91st CEB will be attached at the platoon level.

(2) 27 CSB will provide corpsmen on a platoon level.

(3) Once A-Batt is in position, FOs will be attached at the platoon-level.

2. MISSION

At 1300 hours, planetary ZULU Time, 1-BATT, 12 Marines will deploy planetside to designated company AOs to bolster planetary Army defenses in preparation for UNSC counterattack. FRAGOs to follow as needed with information on counterattack.

3. EXECUTION

a. Concept of the Operation.

Upon departure from the Vengeance, 1-Batt will land in Army controlled territory and designated LZs as close to their AO as possible. Companies will be responsible for rendezvous, deployment, and execution of individual missions and responsibilities.

(1) Maneuver.

M-Co will land and occupy the river along grids 10T 5652 and 5653. They are responsible for the two bridges in their AO (marked 4 and 5 on the layover).

N-Co will land and occupy the river along grids 10T 5753 and 5853. They are responsible for the two bridges in their AO (marked 2 and 3 on the layover).

O-Co will land and occupy the river along grid 10T 5854. They are responsible for the bridge in their AO (marked 1 on the layover). In addition, they will be allocated a Pelican transport to respond to and engage any drop-ship landing attempts made.

(2) Fires.

Once A-BATT is in place, and the FOs have been attached to their respective units, priority of fire will be as follows:

- HVTs, as called in by Force Recon.

- Any fire mission from Force Recon.

- Urgent Fire missions along the river.

- Normal fire missions along the river.

- Illumination missions.

(3) Engineering.

Engineering will be attached before departure from the Vengeance and will be responsible for barrier removal and hasty defenses as the companies see fit to deploy.

b. Tasks to Sections or Squads.

- See Company-level OpOrd.

c. Coordinating Instructions.

- N/A

4. SERVICE SUPPORT

This paragraph provides the critical logistical information required to sustain the unit during the operation.

a. General.

All logistics will be initiated from the Vengeance. Once a proper HQ has been set up and sustained, logistics will be handed off to 27-CSB for all coordination.

b. Material and Services.

All classes will be handled by 27 CSB. Contact through HQ channels.

c. Casualty Evacuation.

CASH will be located at HQ element. Exact location to be given as needed.

d. Miscellaneous.

- N/A

5. COMMAND AND SIGNAL

a. Command.

If Lieutenant Colonel Harrison is incapacitated, command falls to Major Killinger. Command chain as follows: Capt. Flannigan (O-Co), Capt. Marret (M-Co), and Capt. Alexander (N-Co). Chain of command at Co. level to be outlined in Co. level OpOrd.

b. Signal.

Bn Command Net on Band 233.56. Scramble code set B-9-T.

M-Co Net on Band 634.89. Scramble code set B-9-T.

N-Co Net on Band 149.48. Scramble code set B-9-T.

O-Co Net on Band 583.68. Scramble code set B-9-T.

Fire Command Net on Band 537.38. Scramble code set B-9-T.

Emergency Net on Band 199.11. No encryption.

In event of the loss of net, deploy red smoke to signal medical emergency in that grid.

Deploy purple smoke to signal emergency artillery cease fire at given location.

ACKNOWLEDGE. 195-B4J-194MN

MAP - 1-BATT AREA OF OPERATION

[Durant, M.]

Operation: FROST DRAGON
Oscar Company OPORD

TASK ORGANIZATION

1st Battalion, 12th Marines:

- Oscar Company

1. SITUATION

a. Enemy Situation.

(1) Mixed races with excellent morale, we believe this to be the full invasion force for this planet.

(2) The enemy has attacked and conquered most of the city. They are currently attacking the last remaining UNSC stronghold.

(3) Full planetary assault capabilities, complete with armor and minimal air support.

(4) The Covenant are currently trying to assault all five bridges, and send in dropships of elite soldiers to disrupt supplies and create two fronts of fighting. Expect typical engagement styles from all races, and overwhelming force to be applied at critical areas, especially the bridges. There are also three other areas the enemy has already tried to infiltrate by crossing the river found at grids 10T 541583, 545586, and 546588.

b. Friendly Situation.

(1) Our mission is to stop and then counterattack the enemy, driving them from the planet. Phase 1 will consist of reinforcing and assisting all planetary Army positions around grid 10T 5458. We will also be providing a QRF team to repel any drop-ship attempts to breach our battalion AO.

(2) N-Co, 1/12 Marines will be operating in the AO on our left flank. AO line is North-South 10T 54 gridline.

(2) A company of Marines from the 2nd Bn will come down to provide security for the planetside HQ elements.

(3) 18th Armored will be deploying planetside to prepare for the counterattack.

(4) 1st Force Recon will be to our front, gathering and relaying intel and HVTs as found.

(5) A-Battery will be deploying planetside at indicated coordinates to set up firing positions.

(6) D-Co, 3rd STB will be held in reserve for emergency deployment or for aid during the counterattack.

(7) 27 CSB will be at the designated location alongside HQ elements to provide and coordinate needed support.

c. Attachments and Detachments.

(1) E-Co, 91st CEB will provide two Combat Engineers to each platoon for advisement and engineering support.

(2) 27 CSB will provide our typical corpsmen.

(3) Once A-Batt is in position, an FCT from ANGLICO will be attached to each platoon.

2. MISSION

At 1300 hours, planetary Zulu Time, O-Co, 1/12 Marines will deploy planetside to designated AO in grid 10T5458 to bolster planetary Army defences in preparation to counterattack. Also, O-Co will provide a QRF team stationed with HQ elements. FRAGOs to follow as needed with information on counterattack.

3. EXECUTION

a. Concept of the Operation.

(1) Maneuver.

1st, 2nd, and 3rd platoons will be loaded on Pelicans NLT 1255 hours, planetary Zulu Time. 1st and 2nd Plts will land at grid 10T549584 (LZ1) to rendezvous with Army elements at 10T547584 (FHQ) NLT 1400 hours. If primary landing zone is unavailable, secondary LZs are found at 10T545583 (LZ2) and 10T547581 (LZ3). 3rd Plt will station along HQ elements near grid 10T5655 and operate as QRF for 1st Bn.

(2) Fires.

Once A-BATT is in place, and the FOs have been attached to their respective units, priority of fire will be as follows:

(A) HVTs, as called in by Force Recon.

(B) Any fire mission from Force Recon.

(C) Urgent Fire missions along the river.

(D) Normal fire missions along the river.

(E) Illumination missions.

(3) Engineering.

Engineering attachments will be available for engineering advisement, barrier removal, and bolstering stationary defences. Army defences are already in place and creation of new defenses should be minimal.

b. Tasks to Sections or Squads.

(1) 1st platoon will be responsible for patrols and garrisons along the river. After rendezvous with Army elements, 1st platoon will take the handover of patrol routes 1 and 2 (indicated on map) as well as area of interest at grids 10T541584 (AI1), 545587 (AI2), and 547588 (AI3). All elements should be in place NLT 1500.

(2) 2nd plt will be responsible for the defence of the bridge which is the main crossing point for Covenant forces in the AO. After rendezvous with Army Elements, 2nd platoon will man all defences and on both tiers of the bridge, ensuring that no enemy forces gain access to the east bank of the river. All elements are to be in place NLT 1500.

(3) 3rd platoon will be acting as the Battalion QRF, responding to any dropships that manage to touch down on the east bank of the river. 3rd platoon will be landing at the HQ designated LZ and are to be mission ready NLT 1430.

c. Coordinating Instructions.

In the event of a breach of the east bank in O-Co’s AO, all available troops will be sent to repel the enemy. Army Elements will still be in area and are expected to be mission ready at 2300 after they are refitted and reorganised to assist Marine elements.

4. SERVICE SUPPORT

All Service and Support is to be provided by the 27 CSB. Coordination will move from Vengeance to planet as the situation warrants.

a. General.

Major supply drops to be made planetside every four hours as Vengeance orbit allows closest drop at that time. Emergency drops made as needed.

b. Material and Services.

All supplies from the fleet will be issued planetside at HQ. Distribution to frontline units will be arranged with 27 CSB over Battalion Net.

c. Casualty Evacuation.

CASH will be located at HQ location. CCP for 1st and 2nd plt will be at grid 10T547584 (FHQ). CCP for 3rd plt will be the CASH.

d. Miscellaneous.

- N/A

5. COMMAND AND SIGNAL

a. Command.

Command falls as follows: Capt. Flannigan, 1Lt. Matheson, 1Sgt. Zieed, then by platoon, starting with First Platoon.

b. Signal.

Bt Command net on Band 233.56. Scramble code set B-9-T.

O-Co net on Band 583.68. Scramble code set B-9-T.

Fire Command net on Band 537.38. Scramble code set B-9-T.

Emergency Net on band 199.11. No encryption.

In event of the loss of net, red smoke to signal medical emergency in that grid.

Purple smoke to signal emergency artillery cease fire at given location.

Green smoke to signal enemy breech.

ACKNOWLEDGE. 195-B4J-195MN

ANNEXES

[Durant, M.]

Operation: FROST DRAGON
FRAGO - Oscar Company

FRAGO:

O-Co will move through the city, clearing enemy as needed, while advancing on the Central Transit Authority station (Area of Interest 3 on Battalion overlay). First and second platoons will assault the facility, as per forthcoming plan. Third platoon, with engineering support, will clear the tunnels and link up at Central Transit Authority.