OP 01 - 2024/04/13
Situation
40 Commando's B Company and 29 Commando's 7th Battery, along with Squadrons from Joint Helicopter Command, are aboard HMS Dauntless and HMS Queen Elizabeth, arriving in the region precisely a week following the agreement between Novograd and Borealos for UK intervention. The rapid deployment of our assets provides a strategic advantage, increasing the likelihood of catching the Black Bear Raiders off guard upon our arrival. However, we remain acutely aware of the potential for Whitewater's intelligence capabilities to have detected the movements of the naval strike group and our impending operation. This awareness requires careful planning relating to the following taskings, as it's conceivable that the enemy may be hastily preparing to secure or relocate their assets in response to our presence.
Upon entering range, HMS Dauntless has been actively monitoring all air traffic to and from the island of Utes, indicating significant utilisation of logistical and transport helicopters by Whitewater, primarily between Utes and Bolshevik. It's worth noting that not all air traffic is deemed illicit; there are instances of civilian transport between Utes and Novograd as well.
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Airspace and territorial waters of Novograd (North West) MUST NOT be infringed, while intervention in the region has been agreed, access to their territory has been a point of contention.
While Black Bear Raiders are known to use buildings within towns, cities and compounds, due to the known civilian presence. Close Air Support and Artillery is not authorised within 100m of the following towns on the island:
- Strelka
- Kamenyy
Recce elements should monitor towns for potential movement however due to the multiple compounds scattered across the island, a build up of any significant forces in the town will be unlikely. Ground elements are authorised to search and seize buildings with the capacity to hide weapon and ammo depots and caches.
As 40 Commando commences operations, the airspace surrounding the island of Utes will be restricted. Any aircraft operating in the vicinity will be contacted via radio. Should they persist in their course, HMS Dauntless will take necessary action to engage them.
Known uniforms:
Borealos Defense Force [BDF]
- Border Checkpoint (image)
Novograd Peoples Legion [NPL]
Novograd Security Forces
Known equipment:
Black Bear Raiders
- Significant number light vehicles
- Heavy transport vehicles for logistics
- Armoured and unarmoured boats
Whitewater PMC
- Light armed and armoured vehicles
- Armed, logistical and transport helicopters spotted moving between Utes, Bolshevik and Novograd
- Heavy transport vehicles for logistics
Intent & Tasking(s)
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