Open Event - Op Catherine 16 - Friday 31st March - 20:00BST

Author: JoeEmp
Zeus: Simmo
Map:Virolahti
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Mission Start: 20:00
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SITUATION:
Virolahti coastline, Kymenlaakso Region, Finland. September 2015.After the Winter War of 1939-1940, the Finnish Government signed the Moscow Peace Treaty, forcing them to cede border areas to the Soviet Union. One of these border areas included nearly all of Finnish Karelia. With Karelia considered the heart and origin of the Finnish culture, this became a major source of grief for many Finns & as a result began "The Karelian Question". With many Finnish civilians being stuck on the Soviet side of this split and with no way to return to Finland, nothing could be done but integrate into the Soviet Union.
After 70 years of this split & the Finnish people now integrated into Russia, the people living in this area want all of Karelia reunited to fully form the Republic of Karelia. With supporters for this formation on both sides of the border, tension has been rising in the region. Unbeknownst to the Finnish Government, the local military bases in Karelia also see this as a worthwhile cause & have started to supply equipment and weapons to the supporters of this movement.
Last week a protest located at Virojoki, turned violent causing the local police to use force against the protestors. With this dramatic increase in violence, the local military decided to turn their passive support to a violent one & took over the town and the surrounding area. The following day these forces of the "Socialist Republic" have now begun their push West to fully secure the Karelian peninsula to cement their claim of the area. With this push, these soldiers have started to engage actively with the Finnish Soldiers trying to retake this area. With this turn of events, the Finnish Government has turned to its allies for assistance.
The 51st Infantry Brigade, at this time, is the current deployable force from the 1st Division, and as a result of this, they have been deployed to the Finnish-Karelian Front. After a long a brutal battle by British & German forces to take the town of Virojoki, Pro-Karelian Forces managed to launch a successful counterattack against NATO forces. With that, Pro-Karelian Forces have started fortifying the town once more. As a result, the 51st has been ordered to expedite its capture of the town.
MISSION:
1 Platoon, Bravo Company is to support a Brigade level counter-attack in an effort to retake the regional capital of Virojoki.
INTEL:
Figure 1. Map of the AO.Time:Weather:- Light cloud coverage. Expected to persist.
- Westerly wind. Expected to persist.
- Temperature: 10-12°C.
- Chance of rain: >5%.
- Light fog settling. Expected to persist.
IED / Mine threat:- Enemy minefields in friendly lines all marked.
- No IEDs encountered.
FRIENDLY FORCES:Company Command, B Company, 2nd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland (2 SCOTS):- Command Element of Bravo Company.
- Standard MTP gear.
1 Platoon, Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion:- Platoon sized element under the leadership of 1-0A.
- Standard MTP gear.
2 Platoon, Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion:- Platoon sized element under the leadership of 2-0A.
- Standard MTP gear.
- Holding North of 1 Platoon.
3 Platoon, Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion:- Platoon sized element under the leadership of 3-0A.
- Standard MTP gear.
- Holding as reserve for 1 Platoon.
3th Battalion, The Rifles, 20th Armoured Infantry Brigade, 3rd Division:- Battalion sized element consisting of 4 armoured infantry companies.
- Standard MTP gear.
- Holding West of Virojoki.
91st Jager Battalion, 21st Panzer Brigade, 1st Panzer Division:- Battalion sized element consisting of 3 armoured infantry companies.
- Standard Flecktarn gear.
- Pushing towards Nakarinmaki airstrip.
ENEMY FORCES:Pro-Karelian Forces:- A well-trained & well-equipped force using a mix of Russian and American equipment.
- Limited motorised and mechanised forces used in their offensive. The exact disposition of enemy forces is unknown, however, forces are gathering to the East of Nakarinmaki.
- Due to limited available Friendly Air Support, enemy forces a limited use of Air Assets.
- Enemy's intent is to hold the town of Virojoki and the nearby airfield.
CIVILIAN POPULATION:- Low Civilian presence.
- Majority of civilian presence has fled or is fleeing.
LOGISTICS INFORMATION:Supplies:- Ressply available via Company HQ.
Fire Support:Reinforcements:- CTP tent carried by Platoon Commanders.
RULES OF ENGAGEMENT:- Weapon Control Order: At the discretion of Platoon commanders.
- Avoid HE in built-up areas.
- Civilian casualties are to be avoided.
- Bayonets to be used only when assaulting known Enemy positions.
PRIORITY PLACEMENTSNote: Before taking a role, please read the relevant SOP and check whether you have the required skills and knowledge to perform this role properly. If you read it and feel you are unsuited for the role, please do not take it.Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland (2 SCOTS).Equipment: - L85A2s, L110A2s, L7A2s & L129A1s.
- GPS.
- Personal and LR Radios.
Formation: 1 Platoon HQ1-0-A: Platoon Commander -
Tim1-0-B: Platoon 2iC -
Nemiuk1 Platoon / 1 Section1-1-C: Section Leader -
Lifetap1-1-D: Section 2iC -
cynlik1 Platoon / 2 Section1-2-C: Section Leader -
Retro1-2-D: Section 2iC -
Skullzy1 Platoon / 3 Section1-3-C: Section Leader -
1-3-D: Section 2iC -