Op Noble Desert 03 - 2025/04/26

Situation

Intelligence gathered from our operations at the KAF outpost has identified Kofi Mensah as a critical person of interest with direct access to both Sons of Bala leadership and compromised KAF elements. As the confirmed liaison between SoB and Kambalan Armed Forces, Mensah must possess comprehensive knowledge of corruption networks within KAF ranks and potentially maintains regular communication with Tafari Nuru. His background in Minister Okafor's office combined with his current position suggests he coordinates high-level arrangements between KAF officials and SoB leadership. Capturing Mensah would provide unprecedented insight into SoB command structure, financial networks, and the extent of institutional compromise within the Kambalan security apparatus.

Surveillance of KAF logistics operations has raised significant concerns regarding the nature of supplies being transported through contested territory, rarely being ambushed and left intact. The medical shipment tracked during our OP 02 displayed several operational anomalies inconsistent with standard humanitarian aid distribution. Intelligence analysis indicates two potential scenarios: either legitimate medical aid being delivered to civilians caught in recent combat operations, or a cover for illicit transfers between corrupted KAF elements and SoB forces. 

Recent aerial reconnaissance confirms Sons of Bala have established reinforced positions throughout their controlled territory, significantly enhancing defensive fortifications and establishing logistics corridors for weapons distribution and resource extraction. These garrison positions represent a concerning development in SoB's operational capabilities, transitioning from mobile insurgent tactics to territorial control. The compromised elements within KAF present substantial operational challenges for UK forces, as intelligence strongly suggests that major force movements are likely being reported to SoB leadership in some capacity.

Acknowledgements

• Refer to the situation report for detailed information on known factions and identification.
• Kambalan Armed Forces personnel operating in this region shall be treated as allied forces, despite intelligence suggesting corruption amongst senior officers, UK forces must refrain from offensive action against KAF personnel unless fired upon.
• Civilian population are neutral to our activities, though it is likely a small amount support the Sons of Bala.

Commanders intent

Intent of this operation is to continue our investigation into the KAF corruption in the region while clearing out remaining SoB footholds and known stash locations. Intel collection and analysis should be the focus for each objective during this operation.

Map - Overview | High Resolution

Tasking(s)

40 Commando

• [OBJ Amber] Raid the SoB stash house intelligence assets have identified
• [OBJ Cactus] Investigate the tracker location that was planted on the medical supply convoy

2nd Battalion, Parachute Regiment

• [OBJ Sandstone Alpha] Clear out recent SoB activity in the town of Mianmi
• [OBJ Sandstone Bravo] Clear out recent SoB activity in the town of Kouble Maimatara
• [OBJ Sandstone Charlie] Investigate and disrupt the KAF / SoB meet point in or near the town of Mandalari

Royal Tank Regiment

• [OBJ Sandstone Alpha] Assist clearing any SoB hard targets in the town of Mianmi
• [OBJ Sandstone Bravo] Assist clearing any SoB hard targets in the town of Kouble Maimatara
• [OBJ Sandstone Charlie] Support 2PARA by clearing out hard targets near the town of Mandalari

Joint Aviation Command

• [OBJ Cactus] Provide transport to 40Cdo for their planned assault on the target
• [OBJ Sandstone Charlie] Paradrop 2PARA into position to assault the town of Mandalari

Markings - AO Alpha