Operation Iron Water

Scheduled for Sunday 12 December 2021

1. SITUATION

Situation Time: July 2, 05h30L
Lighting: Sunrise
Weather: Slightly overcast

Zulu Alpha has been stationed at a military base in Mombasa, Kenya, as a stopover on their way back to the United States. However, knowledge of American scientists being taken captive has hampered Zulu Alpha’s voyage.

During a recent operation in the western sector, French foreign legion personnel based in Kujari discovered images and material pertaining to American scientists. Three scientists, identified as virologists, have been kidnapped by Al Qaeda-affiliated extremists.

Unfortunately, the Legion is unable to assist since their assault forces are engaged in other missions, leaving their remaining personnel at the Ares checkpoint, which inspects logistics supplies in the region.

Due to their proximity to Kujari, Zulu Alpha has been tasked with eliminating any threats and rescuing the American scientists.

Fig:1 Kujari context, checkpoint Ares, hostile zones and objectives

In recent months, Kujari has devolved into a hostile and violent battleground over territory with a clear demarcation that divides the region. The Legion’s intelligence has indicated the hostages’ likely whereabouts (marked objective 1 and 2 respectively). It is impossible to say which village houses the hostages (village names: Objective 1- Gajaji Mastafa, Objective 2-Gaejadji Lawan).

Due to the surrounding area’s anti-vehicle and personnel mines, additional information given by the Legion suggests that the river near Checkpoint Ares would be the most acceptable mode of travel. However, no mines are predicted in the village areas. Rotary travel would alert the enemy of Zulu Alpha’s intentions and should be considered for EVAC and resupply only or used when ground forces are in contact.

A. Enemy Forces:

There are an unknown number of Al-Qaeda-affiliated extremists, although it is known that the extremists have anti-air and personnel equipment, as well as ground-based vehicles. Precautions should be taken as needed.

Fig 2: Enemy forces.

While patrolling the area, the legion encountered ambushes along the river. According to intelligence, possible ambush locations are cluttered with abandoned boats and other materials. Precaution should be exercised.

Fig 3: Example of the Legions previously ambushed location and context.

In addition to objectives 1 and 2, reports have suggested that the “Dinghy QRF” (see fig:1) marking has extremist vessels. It is unknown if a large force is present at the location. Destroying the vessels would be ideal for interfering with any further enemy forces moving to objectives 1 and 2 via the river. Furthermore, it is unclear which village the hostages are held, both would have to be investigated.

B. Friendly Forces:

Zulu Alpha is stationed at Checkpoint Ares. French Foreign Legion troops are stationed at the checkpoint, and civilians are anticipated to congregate along the river’s banks in the area.

Fig 4: Checkpoint Ares.

1) Equipment: Standard equipment

2) Surveillance: None

3) Ground Vehicles: 2x Land Rover 110 (M2 Special) Desert

4) Fixed Wing: None

5) Rotary Wing: 1x MH-6J Recon, 1x MH-60L DAP  [2 pylons]

6) Naval: x4 Speedboat Minigun

Other friendly forces: French Foreign Legion. (Checkpoint Ares only)

C. Civilian Presence: Likely on the river banks.

2. Mission

1. Destroy Dinghy QRF vessels.
2. Preform a direct action raid on objectives 1 and 2.
3. Rescue American scientists and RTB Checkpoint Ares.

3. General Instructions

Destroying the vessels at Dinghy QRF should be done with set explosives and only triggered once in contact or at objectives 1 and 2. Stealth, speed and aggression are key.

4. Specific Instructions

None

Meta-Mission details:

Location:

Kujari -> co@14_OperationIronWater_v1.#.#

Medical System:

Advanced ACE Medical and standard re-spawn policy.

Respawn Policy:

Respawn at Checkpoint Ares.

Special Mods:

None.

Special Requirements:

None.