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"Ranger Bridge", Khuzestan province, Iran*
September 5, 2009*
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You have breached the enemy defences and crossed over into the northern part of the Khuzestan province. The advance has been met with some resistance from Iranian army. The main axis of advance now follow Road 64.*
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TERRAIN AND WEATHER:*
Khuzestan is partly plains, partly mountainous. It is a fertile region with many rivers, much of the plains are agricultural lands.*
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1.__SITUATION:*
1-35 Armor continues to lead the Brigade advance along Road 64.*
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__a. Enemy Forces:*
Enemy forces in front of you are reported to belong to an infantry division. Possibly outfits of the same Division you encountered along the border. We expect resistance to increase. Khuzestan is the region in Iran where the majority of their oil production lies. It is also considered to be the birthplace of the nation.*
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__b. Friendly Forces:*
Artillery support from Corps Artillery will be available. 
You will also have both tactical air support.* 
Elements of the 75th Ranger Regiment have seized a bridge along Road 64 along our axis of advance.*
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__c. Attachments/Detachments:*
None.*

2.__MISSION:*
Your mission is to link up with the Rangers east of your position and establish a bridgehead on the far side of the river.*
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3.__EXECUTION:*
Deploy your forces along Road 64. Commence advance no later than 0700Z.**