Down In A Spiral

Warning order for scenario playing on December 10. 1969 (2013)

Warning Order – Crossfire Vietnam Skirmish

1. Situation –

an american helicopter crew (ch-47 crew x2) have been forced down near the ville of yu lap dog in the au phuc dup province of SVN. Elements of the 516 Viet cong battalion are known to be operating in the area and rescue of the Crewmen is vitally important to morale and the war effort.

2. Mission -

1^st and 2nd platoon of the 123^rd infantry (River Rat) regiment are tasked with inserting into the region, locating the downed crew and returning them to FB Arkansas nlt 1800 hrs (1100 zulu GMT).

3. General Instructions -

a. Special Teams/Task organizations – Supporting assets of the 145^th aviation battalion (1x ch-53 super Jolly green giant) and 1 pink team (1x oh-6a loach and 2x ah-ih cobras) will be supporting the effort and will prep the selected landing zones and remain in the area for supporting ARA fire.
B. Common Uniform/equipment – the uniform of the day is olive drab. No SOG/lrrp/seal units are known to be operating in the area so no exotic uniforms are to be expected. All areas are considered to be free fire
c. Special weapons, ammo, equipment – Fire missions (6x 105mm artillery) are available from FB Nebraska. An Arty FO has been provided and will coordinate with the comp commander.
D. Tentative Time Schedule – stand to is at 0525 bmct (Begin morning civil twilight) and helo rotation at 0715. breakfast will be planned and served at 0615 local and end at 0635 local.

4. Special Instructions

1. Terrain Description – isolated tree symbols support a single fire team and building symbols support a single fireteam.

Standard crossfire rules and incoming rules will be used on all scenarios.