: familiar with the basic mechanics of the game and ACE e.g. pilots, team leader or medic
: very good knowledge about the used mods, ArmA in general and good basic leadership abilities
: organizing the event, provide the briefing, high command.

All needed informations: International Info Thread

Thanks, I'll keep that in mind.

Added a third squad to the event, as our croatian mate @LT|Fiffren will join the event with another 4 soldiers of his community. So we're at a total of 30 players at the moment.

Many thanks for your participation in advance. I really hope we'll have a great evening and won't have many "just ArmA" moments

• Situation
  The former area of Al Rayak, at the coastline of the arabic sea, declared its independence under a new dictatoric regime and cut off any trade and diplomatic agreements with the western countries and is collaborating with North Korea. Also the regime is suspected for war crimes against the local population of the area. Due to this situation the NATO voted for a military operation to liberate the oppressed population of Al Rayak and ensure that the government will attend to human rights, freedom of the press and stick to the trade contracts with the western countries.
  
  • Enemy Forces
    Because of the weapon trading with the Russian Federation in the past, the enemy is considered to be well armed with mostly state of the art assets from the russian military. This means you can expect russian firearms and bodyarmor, even russian camo patterns. Concerning enemy vehicles we are expecting mostly models which are still in use by the Russian Federation but not really state of the art anymore. So expect BTR-80 and BMP-2 APCs, early T-90 MBTs and Mi-8 and Mi-24 helicopters. We don’t expect the presence of enemy fastmovers at this moment, but the enemy could react with reinforcements carried in by helicopters after our first strike.
    
  • Friendly Forces
    Our Task Force on board of the USS Freedom is formed up by one full infantry platoon with an additional third squad, if they'll arrive in time. We also have our usual support elements which contains a medical treatment unit, logistic personnel and a mortar team. If the operation proceeds with success, we can expect to get additional troops during the operation in the next few days.
    
  • Attachments and Detachments
    The USS Freedom will not be inside our chain of command and only provides the insertion for the start of the operation. So no further reinforcements or support from the US Navy can be expected.
    
  • Commander’s Evaluation
    The first strike on Bachala Island will be the most critical part of this operation. The Island isn’t very big, so the landing points are near the targets and you could come under fire just before you hit the beaches. So be prepared to land under fire and close contact with enemy forces at your landing positions. If we can capture the island we will have a strong position from which we'll launch the next phase of our operation as we can provide and call in more support from the island and hopefully cut down on enemy air traffic. After moving to the main land mass and establishing FOB BRAVO with success, we should be able to fortify our position and provide land vehicles for the infantry troops. Keep in mind that the area at the southwestern coast contains many smaller rivers, so the progress could be slowed down by passing these rivers.
    
• Mission
  
  • 
    Phase 1
    
    • Approach Bachala Island from south-southeast via boats
      
    • Land at point HAMMER and KEYHOLE
      
    • Capture target ALPHA
      
    • Capture target BRAVO
      
    • Establish FOB ALPHA on Bachala Island
      
  • 
    Phase 2
    
    • Approach the coast via helicopter transport
      
    • Attack target CHARLIE from LZ MIKE and LZ NOVEMBER
      
    • Defend the establishing of FOB BRAVO at ZULU and YANKEE
      
    • Capture target DELTA
      
    • Capture target ECHO
      
    • Capture target FOXTROT
      
  • 
    Phase 3
    
    • Capture target GOLF
      
    • Capture target HOTEL
      
    • Capture target INDIA
      
    • Capture target JULIETT
      
    • Capture target KILO
      
• Execution
  
  • Concept of Operations
    Our infantry squads will get prepared on board of the USS Freedom and as soon as they’re ready, they’ll board the boats at the stern of the USS Freedom to depart for the first phase of the operation.
    The squads will land at the points HAMMER and KEYHOLE. It can be assumed that they directly have to defend the landing points against enemy forces which will try to push our forces back to the sea. We need to cut off the enemy from his capability to operate air vehicles so close to our carrier, so this is a very important phase during this operation. If the enemy will be able to use this island for air operations, he could cut us off from any supply routes from the sea.
    After taking the island, we’ll establish FOB ALPHA there to use the runway for our own operations and as replenish point for supplies from outside the area during the whole campaign.
    The infantry squads will have some time to rest, patch themselves up, rearm and get ready for the transport to the main land via our logistic unit.
    There we need to secure our eastern front by capturing target CHARLIE. We are expecting enemy counter attacks after they’re aware of our presence on the main land. So we have to defend our position and fight back any enemy attempts to interrupt our preparations on FOB BRAVO.
    After catching some breath, we need to push forward through the targets DELTA, ECHO and FOXTROT. After accomplishing these tasks, we should have a good base for further ventures in the area and we should be able to receive needed resources from the captured facilities.
    We can expect counter attacks after this phase from the north and the west of our liberated region. If we have secured the area, it’ll be time to push much more forward to the west until we reach the western coastline. So we can take some important military bases and reconnaisance installments from the enemy in this area.
    
  • Tasks to Manoeuvre Units
    
    • Squad 1 – “Knight”
      
      • Land at point KEYHOLE
        
      • Fight back enemy approaches to your position
        
      • Capture Target ALPHA
        
      • Secure position for FOB ALPHA
        
      • Insertion via logistic at LZ NOVEMBER
        
      • Attack target CHARLIE from the south
        
      • Hold position YANKEE during establishing of FOB BRAVO
        
      • Attack target DELTA in company with Mage
        
      • Attack target ECHO
        
      • Attack target GOLF in company with Mage
        
      • Attack target INDIA
        
      • Attack target JULIETT
        
    • Squad 2 – “Mage”
      
      • Land at point HAMMER
        
      • Capture Target BRAVO
        
      • Support Knight during the attack of Target ALPHA
        
      • Insertion via logistic at LZ MIKE
        
      • Attack target CHARLIE from the southwest
        
      • Hold position ZULU during establishing of FOB BRAVO
        
      • Attack target DELTA in company with Knight
        
      • Attack target FOXTROT
        
      • Attack target GOLF in company with Knight
        
      • Attack target HOTEL
        
      • Attack target KILO
        
    • MedEvac
      Provide a continuous ready state at USS Freedom and later on at FOB ALPHA / BRAVO.
      Be able to provide immediate medical evacuation to infantry troops on short notice via helicopter or medical truck.
      
    • Logistic Group
      Be able to transport troops, supplies or resources inside the operation area on short notice via helicopter. Provide necessary repair or tow services for vehicles at the frontline.
      
    • Mortar Team
      Provide quick mortar support on short notice from FOB BRAVO. Before establishing FOB BRAVO the Mortar Team will maybe reinforce Knight or Mage.
      
• Administration / Logistics
  
  • Support Concept
    Logistic, MedEvac and mortar support will be organized by the platoon sergeant. Requests will be send from the infantry to the platoon lead.
    
  • Material and Services
    Following material is provided on board of the USS Freedom:
    
    • 1 UH60M MEV 2 Blackhawk for MedEvac purpose
      
    • 1 CH-47 Chinook transport helicopter for logistic purpose
      
    • 3 MH6M Littlebirds for logistic purpose
      
    • 6 Rubber dingis for insertion of the infantry from USS Freedom (3 for each squad)
      
    • 1 M1083A1P2 Infantry Truck
      
    • 2 M1025A2
      
    • 1 M1025A2 (M2)
      
    • 1 M1097A2 (2D / open back)
      
    • 2 Eagle IV
      
    • 2 Mk 6 Mortars
      
  • Medical Evacuation and Hospitalization
    Before establishing FOB BRAVO, the medical treatment will take place on the USS Freedom. Afterwards a field hospital will be established at FOB BRAVO. Evacuation with the MedEvac will take place from safe to semi-safe variable landing zones. No “Hot LZ” approvement.
    After dispatching the MedEvac to a medical mission, they will leave the current support net and switch to the command net, to organize all further details with the infantry squad on the ground. After completion of a medical mission, the MedEvac will report back to the support net.
    
  • Personnel
    
    • 22 Soldiers as motorized infantry
      
    • 1 MedEvac Pilot
      
    • 2 MedEvac Medics
      
    • 1 Logistic Pilot
      
    • 1 Logistic Driver
      
    • 2 Mortar Gunners
      
    • 1 Platoon Sergeant
      
    • 1 Platoon Leader
      
  • Civil-Military Cooperation
    It is highly needed to prevent any harm to civilians or damage to civil buildings. The locals are not our friends, but also not our enemies in the current state, so clearly identify your targets.
    
• Command and Signal
  
  • Callsigns
    Castle – Platoon Lead
    Knight – Infantry Squad 1
    Mage – Infantry Squad 2
    Rogue – Infantry Squad 3
    Cleric – MedEvac Element
    Pegasus – Logistic Element
    Harpy – Mortar Team
    Beholder – Intelligence and Reconnaisance
    
  • Nets
    AN/PRC 343 Channel 1 to 3 – Free for Knight
    AN/PRC 343 Channel 4 to 6 – Free for Mage
    AN/PRC 343 Channel 7 to 9 – Free for Rogue
    SEM52 Channel 1 (46MHz) – Command Net (Knight, Mage, Rogue and Castle)
    SEM52 Channel 2 (47MHz) – Support Net (Cleric, Pegasus, Harpy, Beholder and Castle)
    

ANNEX:




Phase 1 Bigview


Phase 2 Bigview


Phase 3 Bigview

The server is already running the mission with the settings of tomorrow (only the respawn button is currently still enabled).
So you're free to join the server, look if everything is working fine with the mods and maybe already prepare your loadouts or adjust them (as we use our community whitelist for the event like the last time).
Password can be received via direct message in discord, TS or here on the website.

Oh, nice to see some "inside organization" from the Squadleader here. I hope everyone will attend to the list and it won't take too long to adjust the loadouts after mission start.
I'll be on the TS at 4pm CEST by the way. We'll reset the server at 5.30pm and it will be free to join already.
We aim for a start of the operation at 6.15pm (as some will have to prepare themself after event start at 6pm I bet)

As nobody else signed up for squad 3, I've moved @bluivel and @Viper in the two gaps of squad 1 under command of @Sariel.