OPERATION: NIGHT SHADOW

1. (TS) SITUATION:

Intelligence indicates increased enemy activity in the AO BLACKWOOD sector. OPFOR elements, identified as the "Red Talon Brigade," have established a forward supply depot at GRID 045-068. This depot is critical to their sustained operations in the region. Threat level assessed as HIGH. Air superiority is contested. Civilian population minimal, but collateral damage must be avoided at all costs.

2. (TS) MISSION:

Delta Company - Task Force Redhawk will conduct a covert night infiltration to neutralize the Red Talon Brigade supply depot at GRID 045-068 NLT 21 MAY 2025 0300Z in order to disrupt enemy logistics and degrade their operational capability in AO BLACKWOOD.

3. (TS) EXECUTION:

A. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS: This will be a three-phase operation.

1. PHASE I: Infiltration & Staging (20 MAY 2300Z - 21 MAY 0100Z) - Covert movement to ORP "HAWKNEST" (GRID 043-065).
2. PHASE II: Actions on Objective (21 MAY 0100Z - 0230Z) - Alpha Sqd assaults depot, Bravo Sqd provides overwatch & security.
3. PHASE III: Exfiltration (21 MAY 0230Z - 0400Z) - Withdrawal to EXFIL Point "ECHO" (GRID 041-062).

B. TASK ORGANIZATION:

• COMMAND ELEMENT: CO (Actual), XO
• ALPHA SQUAD (Assault): SL, 2x FTL, 6x RFLM, 1x MED, 1x ENG
• BRAVO SQUAD (Support): SL, 2x FTL, 2x MG, 2x RFLM (AMMO), 1x DMR, 1x MED
• SNIPER TEAM "GHOUL": 2x SNPR (Detached, Overwatch from POS "ANGEL")

C. COORDINATING INSTRUCTIONS:

• Rules of Engagement: Standard Milsim ROE. Positive ID required. Minimize collateral.
• Contingency Plan: In case of compromise, Alpha Sqd breaks contact, Bravo Sqd covers withdrawal. Rally at ACP "WOLF".
• Lost Comms Procedure: As per SOP-07.

4. (TS) SERVICE & SUPPORT:

A. LOGISTICS: Standard combat load. Class V resupply at ORP if required (pre-stocked). CASEVAC via designated ground routes to CCP.

B. MEDICAL: Medics embedded in Alpha & Bravo. CCP established at ORP.

5. (TS) COMMAND & SIGNAL:

A. COMMAND:

• Overall Commander: CO
• Succession of Command: XO, Alpha SL, Bravo SL.

B. SIGNAL:

• Primary Net (CMD): CH 1 (Secure)
• Alpha Squad Net: CH 2
• Bravo Squad Net: CH 3
• Emergency/Guard: CH 9
• Callsigns: Per SOI extract.
• Challenge/Password: THUNDER / LIGHTNING