OP2402-23-6 After Action Report

OP2402-23-6 After Action report (Written by Google Gemini)
After Action Report (AAR)
Operation: Op 2302-23-6

Unit: Task Force - 1st Battalion, Chernarus 4th Separate Light Mountain Rifle Brigade

Location: Vyshnoye, Chernarus

1. Situation

Enemy: Separatist force
Strength: Unknown number of infantry, 3 technicals, 3 supply trucks
Disposition: Concentrated in and around Vyshnoye
Capabilities: No artillery support identified
Friendly: Task Force composed of elements from 1st Battalion, Chernarus 4th Separate Light Mountain Rifle Brigade
Strength: Command Squad, 2nd Squad, 3rd Squad, 4th Squad, Scout Car 1, Scout Car 2 (BRDM)
Disposition: Initial attack from southeast and southwest
Mission: Eliminate separatist force and prevent establishment of forward base
2. Mission

Conduct an offensive operation to eliminate separatist force and disrupt their ability to establish a forward base of operations in Vyshnoye.
3. Execution

Task Force approached Vyshnoye following intelligence reports of separatist activity.
2nd and 3rd Squads conducted a coordinated assault from the southeast, attacking westward.
Command Squad and 4th Squad attacked eastward from the southwest.
Scout Car 1 positioned on the upper northeast road for observation and flanking fire.
Scout Car 2 (BRDM) positioned at the village edge for observation and security.
Initial contact with minimal casualties.
Command Squad engaged and eliminated a high-value target (identity withheld) and an armed female minder escaped.
Task Force secured a defensive line facing north, eliminating three supply trucks.
Enemy launched a heavy counterattack with infantry and heavy weapon vehicles, focusing on 2nd and 3rd Squads.
2nd and 4th Squads suffered heavy losses and were forced to withdraw.
Command Squad maneuvered to provide cover for the remaining elements.
With support from MI-24 gunship and effective rifle fire, the enemy counterattack was repelled.
Task Force received the order to withdraw from Vyshnoye, with Command Squad providing a rearguard action.
Task Force remnants withdrew in good order.
4. Logistics

No significant logistical issues reported.
5. Personnel

Friendly:
Losses: 2nd Squad – wiped out, 3rd Squad – 1 KIA, 4th Squad – wiped out, Command Squad – 1 KIA, Scout Car 2 (BRDM) – 1 crewmember injured and vehicle abandoned.
Wounded: None reported.
Enemy:
Losses: At least 7 technicals destroyed, 3 supply trucks destroyed, unknown number of enemy personnel casualties.
6. Command and Control

Effective command and control maintained throughout the operation.
Timely decisions facilitated the withdrawal and prevented further casualties.
7. Observations

Intelligence regarding enemy strength and composition was inaccurate, leading to underestimation of their capabilities.
Task Force suffered heavy casualties due to the overwhelming enemy counterattack.
MI-24 gunship support and effective rifle fire were critical in repelling the counterattack.
8. Recommendations

Conduct thorough pre-mission briefings with emphasis on potential enemy capabilities.
Consider reinforcing the task force with additional personnel or armored vehicles for future operations.
Implement stricter counter-ambush tactics and procedures to mitigate losses from unexpected enemy counterattacks.
Conduct a detailed investigation to determine the source of inaccurate intelligence regarding enemy strength and composition.
9. Conclusion

Operation achieved the objective of disrupting the establishment of a separatist forward base of operations in Vyshnoye, though at significant cost.
Valuable lessons learned will be incorporated into future training and operations to prevent similar casualties.

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