D.O.W. Saturday Mission 4-4-15 In over your head V4

[Cougar11]

D.O.W. Saturday Mission 4/04/15 @ GMT20:00


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D.O.W. In Over Your Head by Cougar11
 

This scenario is a simulation and does not have any political message.



Mission Summary :

Combined TF of M1A2, M2A2, 1025, and support units scout, breach, bridge, secure 3 bridges, attack, secure objective, and defend the objective. Length of time 2-3 Hours depending on execution.

We have done this mission in the past. It has been awhile, and it has a new twist. The task force is going against a German opposing force consisting of Ulan PCs, and Leo Tanks. Not much is the same from before, so do not fall into the mission execution from previous attempts.

Map





Excerpts of the battalion commander's (HAVOC 6) orders for...BLUEFOR (D.O.W.)

1) SITUATION:

a) Enemy:
   Elements of the 10th German Tank Brigade are holding a strategic airfield in sector. They are dug in, with blocking positions, obstacles, and heavy reinforcements near by.



b) Own:
                     TF Iron consisting of 2 platoons of 1025 scouts, 2 platoons of M2A2ODS, Challengers, and 3 platoons of M1A2SEP. 

c) Attachments and detachments:

                    Medics, Repair, Recovery, engineer with MICLIC, Fueler, Supply, and a bridge layer.


2) MISSION:

Scout and identify breaching or bridging areas, breach or bridge to allow for main attack force of the TF, secure bridges in sector, seize objective airfield, and defend against any counter attack.   


3) EXECUTION:

 

Intent: TF Iron will conduct scouting operations to identify bridging and breaching areas, breach or bridge to gain an avenue of attack to secure objective airfield, secure bridges, and defend against any counter attacks. 
 


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** Notes **
SB Version: 3.025 32bit/64bit
Mission Name: In Over Your Head V4
Created by: Cougar11
Modified by: N/A
Multi-Crew: Yes
Single Crew: Yes
Largest command: Company plus
Smallest command:Crew Position
Mission Duration: 120-180 minutes depending on players and progress.
Minimum number players: 6
Date: Saturday Mission 04/04/15
Time: 20:00 GMT
Time (local): http://www.timeanddate.com/countdown/generic?iso=20150404T20&p0=%3A&msg=DOW+Saturday+Steel+Beasts+Meeting
Teamspeak  IP: 216.22.24.158 , Port 9987
Room: Dogs of War

Player Skill/Ability:
•   Completion of at least 1 full tutorial of Leo2A5 or M1A2Sep, preferred also M2A2 and or CV-90.
•   Working knowledge of Comms procedure.

Dogs Of War Vehicles : (in mission)

M1A2(SEP): Main Battle Tank
http://www.steelbeasts.com/sbwiki/index.php?title=M1A2_%28SEP%29


Challenger 2
http://www.steelbeasts.com/sbwiki/index.php?title=Challenger_2

M113 F/O
http://www.steelbeasts.com/sbwiki/index.php?title=M113-FO


M2A2(ODS)/Eng
http://www.steelbeasts.com/sbwiki/index.php?title=M2A2

M113A3/Medic
http://www.steelbeasts.com/sbwiki/index.php?title=M113_Medic

M88A1 MRV
http://www.steelbeasts.com/sbwiki/index.php?title=M88A1_MRV

M113 Repair
http://www.steelbeasts.com/sbwiki/index.php?title=M113_Repair


M977 HEMTT/Fueler
http://www.steelbeasts.com/sbwiki/index.php?title=HEMTT_Fuel




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[Lumituisku]

This one truly looks bit complicated to my "CO" skill. Especially with that difficult enemy defending. I will think for a time. But I would certainly be interested to scout at this one.

[RedWardancer]

Played it twice in DOW going up against Soviet equipment.  We did not fare so well.  Now that you are adding German stuff...

God Help Us!!! 

[Cougar11]

Played it twice in DOW going up against Soviet equipment.  We did not fare so well.  Now that you are adding German stuff...

God Help Us!!!

Not to worry RED! This mission will require you to scout.
I will say the obstacles are not the same, the positions are not the same, and the enemy is not the same. Opposition will be Leo 2A4 up to 2A5A2-DKs, and ULAN IFVs.
The scouts must cover a much larger area, and the commander will need to be on top of his game. The unit will have to find a way through the obstacle area, and exploit the area to get to the objective.
I hope the mission does not run past 3 hours. Previously it was between 2-3, and having a larger area to recon, it could take longer.
I hope the scout unit employs a more fast pace type of recon than infantry scouting at the crouch or crawl. From my experience this could be done by identifying areas of fast movement and slow movement. Use the vehicles in fast movement areas, and infantry in slow moving areas. Use infantry to get eyes on open areas prior to moving the easily destroyed Humvee's into the open. You could even support them with one or a section of Bradley's per platoon of scouts, only moving them up to engage armored targets but not tanks. Lots of options. Good luck.

I will get online prior to sleeping to give someone the mission between 1000-1100 US CST. If I am able to get online prior to mission, play any of it, or after I will, but sleep for these 12 hour shifts with Easter guests in the middle of sleep time is going to make it rough.