Operation Freedom’s Canopy
Operations Order - 02FEB25, @ 2359z (1900est)
7th CAVALRY REGIMENT
CAPTAIN TALLAMY.D, C/1-7 HQ
Operation Freedom’s Canopy
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Following the capture of the Rasman Airbase, OPFOR forces began a small barrage of Artillery onto the base, shortly after C130’s arrived. Friendly Air-to-Ground and Attack Rotary assets are currently deployed to a separate region, and are not available for tasking to destroy this enemy Artillery.�
Charlie Company is being tasked with conducting a rapid response assault and occupy the enemy Firebase, located at Par-e Siah.�
SITUATION
CAPTAIN TALLAMY.D, C/1-7 HQ
Operation Freedom’s Canopy
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SITUATION
Country Information: �Northern Takistan
�Time of Day: �2359z��Weather: �Clear�
Area of Interest: �“OBJ AREA””
Civilian Considerations: �Heavy Civilian consideration in the town of Par-e Siah
CAPTAIN TALLAMY.D, C/1-7 HQ
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SITUATION
Terrain Analysis: �Obstacles:�Hesco-barrier fortifications, small portions of open ground, and the town of Par-e Siah itself.��Avenues Of Approach: �MSR Fife may provide any existing Insurgent forces a direct means of response for counter attack or reinforcement.
Key Terrain: �
KT1- Provides cover with good amount of rock formations, and provides a closer quarter overlook of all three OBJ’s as well as the town.
KT2 - Industrial complex overlooking the Objectives.
KT3 - Hill with rock formations overlooking area.
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CAPTAIN TALLAMY.D, C/1-7 HQ
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SITUATION
Enemy Forces: �Islamic Kingdom of Erusea Army (IKEA)
S - Platoon+
A - Guarding, patrolling, operating firebase
L - Firebase Sar-e Siah
U - Mixed Desert Camo
T - Constant Observation
E - Mix of combloc weapons and G3’s, etc. ��Capabilities:
Long Range Artillery
Fortifications
Dug in
At least x1 BTR 70
Limitations:
No observed Anti-Air after Alpha Co SEAD Operations
No Rotary assets at this time
Unable to quickly reinforce the Firebase due to terrain and no clear route without Air Assets.
Likely Course of Action: �Fight to defend Firebase
Insurgent allies may maneuver to defend town, or counter attack.
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CAPTAIN TALLAMY.D, C/1-7 HQ
Operation Freedom’s Canopy
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SITUATION
Friendly Forces: �“Titan” C130 assets
“Buffalo” MH60 asset
“Atlas” Combat Medics
“Hitman” Airborne Infantry�
Primary Element:
Charlie Company callsign “Hitman”
Atts and Dets:
Atlas
Supporting Elements:
Titan
Buffalo
Eagle�
Adjacent Units:
Bravo Co.
�Limitations:�No Air Support available besides Buffalo transport
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CAPTAIN TALLAMY.D, C/1-7 HQ
Operation Freedom’s Canopy
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MISSION
Charlie Company is tasked with rapidly assaulting, and securing the enemy IKEA held Firebase located at Par-e Siah.
CAPTAIN TALLAMY.D, C/1-7 HQ
Operation Freedom’s Canopy
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EXECUTION
HIGHER COMMANDER’S INTENT
To conduct Airborne Operations near the town of Par-e Siah, to execute a Feint maneuver, avoiding the town proper, thus avoiding civilian casualties, and assaulting the enemy firebase with as much speed as possible to maintain element of surprise. �
OPERATION COMMANDER’S INTENT
Charlie Company will execute an airborne insertion near Par-e Siah to conduct a feint maneuver, drawing enemy attention away from the main effort. The company will bypass the town to prevent civilian casualties and rapidly assault the enemy firebase with maximum speed and violence of action to achieve surprise and disrupt enemy operations. Success is defined by the enemy being decisively engaged before they can react effectively, ensuring minimal collateral damage and maintaining operational momentum.
CAPTAIN TALLAMY.D, C/1-7 HQ
Operation Freedom’s Canopy
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EXECUTION
CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
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�Alpha Co Will support with a Buffalo flight for Air Assault, Reinsert and Resupplies. As well as Titan units to provide initial insertion for paratroopers into AO.
Bravo Co Will support with Atlas Combat Medic teams.
�Charlie Co Will be main Assault element and are participating with 1 Bandit platoon and 1 Misfit Platoon.�
CAPTAIN TALLAMY.D, C/1-7 HQ
Operation Freedom’s Canopy
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BOARDING TEMPLATE
Use for Air Assault / Airborne Operations
TITAN - 1: TITAN - 2
Misfit 1 Misfit 3
Misfit 2 Misfit 4
Atlas 1 Hitman HQ
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EXECUTION
PHASE 1:
Airborne Movement Phase:
Primary Element:
Misfit Platoon
Atlas
Aviation:
Titan 1/2 - Airborne Drop
Eagle 1/2 - CAP
Medical/Sustainment:
Treat on DZRP
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EXECUTION
PHASE 2:
Ground Movement Phase:
Primary Element:
Misfit Platoon
Atlas
Aviation:
Buffalo - Inserts/Re-inserts
Eagle 1/2 - CAP
Medical/Sustainment:
Rolling CCPs
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EXECUTION
PHASE 3:
Assault Phase:
Primary Element:
Misfit Platoon
Atlas
Aviation:
Buffalo - Re-inserts and resupply
Eagle 1/2 - CAP
Medical/Sustainment:
Rolling CCPs at captured objectives
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Operation Freedom’s Canopy
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EXECUTION
PHASE 3:
Assault Phase:
Primary Element:
Misfit Platoon
Atlas
Aviation:
Buffalo - Re-inserts and resupply
Eagle 1/2 - CAP
Medical/Sustainment:
Rolling CCPs at captured objectives
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Operation Freedom’s Canopy
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EXECUTION
PHASE 3:
Assault Phase:
Primary Element:
Misfit Platoon
Atlas
Aviation:
Buffalo - Re-inserts and resupply
Eagle 1/2 - CAP
Medical/Sustainment:
Rolling CCPs at captured objectives
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Operation Freedom’s Canopy
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EXECUTION
PHASE 3:
Assault Phase:
Primary Element:
Misfit Platoon
Atlas
Aviation:
Buffalo - Re-inserts and resupply
Eagle 1/2 - CAP
Medical/Sustainment:
Rolling CCPs at captured objectives
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Operation Freedom’s Canopy
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ADMINISTRATION AND SUSTAINMENT
1. Medical & Sustainment: �Atlas will provide combat medicine
Buffalo will provide reinsertion and resupply.
3. Equipment: �Standard Charlie Co kits. Demo blocks, Flex Cuffs, Flashbangs. M4 will have two/three 240 teams.
5. Aviation:
Buffalo-1
Titan 1 & 2
Eagle
4. ROE: �1. On order, enemy military and paramilitary forces are declared hostile and may be attacked subject to the following instructions:
a. Positive Identification (PID) is required prior to engagement. contact your next higher commander for a decision. �b. Do not engage anyone who has surrendered or is out of battle due to sickness or wounds. �c. Do not fire into civilian populated areas or buildings unless the enemy is using them for military purposes or if necessary for your self-defense. Minimize collateral damage.
6. Respawn:
Respawn at Rasman Airbase and reinserted via Buffalo.
7. Personnel:
<How will Prisoners Of War and civilians be handled if present? Who will be responsible for them?>
2. Transport: �Titan assets will provide initial insertion via Airborne Operations.
CAPTAIN TALLAMY.D, C/1-7 HQ
Operation Freedom’s Canopy
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Primary Element: �<Callsign, SR: / LR: >
Atts and Dets:
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Supporting Elements:
<Callsign, LR 1: / LR 2: >
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Succession of Command:
1.<First In Command>
2.<Second In Command>
3.<Third In Command>
4.<Fourth In Command>
PACE Plan:�P: Radio�A: CTAB Messaging
C: Runners
E: Smoke & FlashLight�Emergency Daylight:
-Purple smoke: (Only for use if P, A & C is down!)�Emergency Nighttime:�Rapid blinks with light upwards�
Other Smoke Colors�-Blue: Friendly Position
-Red: Enemy Position
COMMUNICATIONS
CAPTAIN TALLAMY.D, C/1-7 HQ
Operation Freedom’s Canopy
OPORD Version 061424.1
Last Updated 22JAN25