3CB ArmA 3: Mid-Week Op - Wednesday 4th May 2016
Channel: Alan M
Date: 2016-05-04

Situation
Altis, 2019
Following the regime victory in Syria’s civil war in 2017, Tensions began to rise internationally as many of Syria’s neighbours, notably Turkey, had openly opposed the Syrian government, while Russian and Iranian forces increased their presence in the country. Relations between Turkey and Russia had never normalised since the height of the Syrian civil war almost brought them to blows, and now Russia began flexing its new found muscle and influence in the region. Eventually the situation became critical, when a number of cross border clashes between Syrian and Turkish troops resulted in fatalities.

NATO, humiliated by its failure to resolve the Syrian civil war, warned against further escalation, and began to build up its forces in Eastern Europe. The world was poised on the edge of war.
In May 2019, Syria demanded military access to the strategically positioned independent Republic of Altis, off Turkey’s western coast. In an attempt to remain out of the growing stand-off, the Altis Government refused; day’s later Syrian troops, with support from Iran & Russia, had covertly deployed to Altis and seized control. NATO, in an effort to stem the growing assertiveness of the Mid-East/ Russian alliance, prepared to covertly deploy 3CB commandos to aid Altis resistance forces (FIA).

Local resistance has identified a Syrian Colonel on route to the Syrian Army HQ at an old castle in north west Altis. He is expected to take control of forces in northern Altis; this is one of the most senior commanders on Altis. Eliminating him will be a major setback for the occupying forces, and be a significant morale boost for the rebels. Not wanting to miss this opportunity, 3CB have been ordered to proceed with deployment to Altis and eliminate the target as soon as possible.

Mission
Make landfall on Altis
Eliminate the Syrian Colonel
Evade hostile counter attack and link with FIA rebels.

Execution
Move quickly inland to avoid being detected on the beach by Syrian forces. This is not a stealth mission but guerrilla tactics are key, avoid contact if possible; Syrian air support intervening would make getting to the colonel very difficult. If discovered, or contact is unavoidable/necessary, make it short and regain concealment as quickly as possible. The colonel’s convoy is moving up from the south; get in to a position overlooking the route and set up an ambush. If a prolonged fire-fight breaks out ahead of his arrival, it is likely that the convoy will stop and attempt to dig in or escape the AO.
Feel free to take out the makeshift Syrian airbase to eliminate enemy air cover on the ground, but be wary how this is timed; attacking this base will alert the Colonel to the threat. 
Once the colonel is eliminated, we are to rendezvous with FIA forces to the south-west - They will radio their position to command once you're on route to avoid possible discovery.

Intel
The Syrian colonel has arrived in the city of Syrta in an armed convoy; he is expected to set off from the city shortly. The FIA have discovered his expected route, as well as the composition of his convoy; we can use this to plan the best possible attack. Syrian forces are not aware of our plan to deploy to the island, or the planned assassination attempt, but expect them to react accordingly if our plan is discovered.
3CB have landed in a secluded bay identified by the FIA; abandon the boats on the beach – Altis fighters will move to conceal them once we’re ashore. The whole of Altis is under hostile occupation, so expect enemy patrols on most major roads and regular checkpoints.
The Syrian air force has set up a makeshift heliport to the east of our LZ where a gunship has been stationed; FIA forces tells us that troops on the ground are quick to call on air support in the event of an attack.
Expect enemy vehicles to be in the AO, including some armour.

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