This scenario continues from the initial Alpha 1/6 vertical assault scenario (
http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/showthread.php?t=51224.) In that scenario, Alpha 1/6 seizes and controls the objective areas: Objective Beyonce, the "alsuuq al markawz", Objective Jay-Z and the stores and warehouses in the AO. This scenario is a resumption of the operation at 1200hrs.
USMC Alpha Co 1/6 Marjeh 1200Hrs
Location: Marjeh, Helmand Province, Afghanistan (310 31'16" N, 640 7'7" E)
Battle Type: USMC assault (UO) vs Taliban defend
Date: September 2009
Designed by: shahadi
Design Date: 2018/09/13
Background
In support of Operation Enduring Freedom Afghanistan (OEF-A), Alpha Company 1st Battalion 6th Marines, 22 MEU participated in the sweep of Marjeh, a Taliban controlled town in Helmand Province, Afghanistan in April 2009 (In this scenario, the operation takes place in September of 2009). This is a semi-historical scenario.
SITUATION
SITREP 2009/09 1200hrs
Although there remains scattered elements of Taliban forces in the area, Alpha company has seized the Objective Beyonce, the "alsuuq al markawz" and Objective Jay-Z the stores and warehouses. Now, at 1200hrs, Captain Taniguchi, Alpha Co will conduct a "mop up" operation to push the remaining Taliban fighters out of contact.
Ground Combat Element
Alpha Co 1/6 Marines "Apache" Camp Lejeune, North Carolina USA
Total Men: 173
Alpha 1/6 Strength as of 12:00hrs
HQ Alpha-- 1/6 - 37 - 39 - 94.87%
1 PL Alpha 1/6 - 38 - 55 - 69.09%
2 PL Alpha 1/6 - 47 - 55 - 85.45%
3 PL Alpha 1/6 - 51 - 55 - 92.73%
Total Strength -------------84.80%
Aviation Combat Element
1 x AH-1W Super Cobra x2 HMLA-167 "Warriors" MCAS New River, Jacksonville, NC crew of 2
1 x UAV Shadow x1 VMU-2 "Night Owls" MCAS Cherry Point, NC crew of 1
A. ENEMY FORCES
The number of remaining Taliban fighters is unknown.
B. MISSION
Alpha Company 1/6 Marines "Apaches" conducts mop up operations after securing Objective Beyonce, the "alsuuq al markawz" and Objective Jay-Z the stores and warehouses in the AO to provide freedom of movement.
C. EXECUTION
Commander's Intent: NLT 12:00 hours, Alpha 1/6 will commence actions to clear the AO of Taliban fighters. 2nd Lt Richardson's 3rd platoon to push the Taliban out of the area bounded north by the irrigation canal, east to the dirt road, south to the Arden Gate, and west to Compound 50.`Taniguchi's 1st platoon will establish perimeter defense extending south from the Arden Gate ,through the Central Market, to Compound 70, west to the compounds adjacent to the grass fields, and east to the dirt road. His 2nd platoon will establish perimeter defense at Compound 80 extending west to the grass fields and east to the dirt road. He has tasked his Engineers to clear the AO of mines, booby traps, and IEDs.
D. CONCEPT OF THE OPERATION
1. Maneuver: This is an Urban Operation (UO) conducted to clear the AO of any remaining Taliban forces.
2. Fires: No in-direct fires are available.
3. Close Air Support: A Super Cobra x2 HMLA-167 "Warriors" from MCAS New River, Jacksonville will provide CAS as directed by Taniguchi using canon and rocket fire.
E. COMMAND/SIGNAL
Captain Gary Taniguchi, CO Alpha Company 1st Btn 6th Marines is the mission CIC.
Gameplay: 20 turns