UNCLASSIFIED
(U) ANNEX C (Operations) TO (U) OPORD 10-01 IRONHORSE CHALLENGE (CASPIAN CHALLENGE) -4ID
HQ, 4ID
TBLISI, GEORGIA
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(U) ANNEX C (OPERATIONS) TO (U) OPERATION ORDER 10-01 (IRONHORSE CHALLENGE)
(U) References:
a. Map: TPC F-4C, F-4D, G-4B, G-5A, G5D; 1:500,000.
b. JTF CASPIAN OPORD (CASPIAN GUARD) 49991-17, 15 June 2017.
c. EUCOM CONPLAN 4567-15, DEFENSE OF AZERBAIJAN, 280600ZFEB15.
d. UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 4555 (2017).
1. (U) SITUATION.
a. (U) General. This annex describes the employment of 1 BCT forces to defeat OSC-E offensive capabilities in AO 4. 4ID OPORD 10-01 IRONHORSE CHALLENGE (CASPIAN CHALLENGE) - tasked the 1 BCT to attack to set conditions for a deliberate gap crossing of the ARAKS River and subsequent destruction of the 84 MIDs (key OSC-E offensive maneuver element).
b. (U) Area of Concern.
(1) (U) Area of Interest. The 1/4HBCT area of interest includes the airways and land areas of Georgia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Turkey, and Ahurastan and the adjacent littoral waters. Specifically the 1/4 HBCT area of interest consists of the ARAKS and KURA rivers, to include the land areas south to the international border. When directed, this may be extended to include specified areas of the country of Ahurastan.
(2) (U) Area of Operations. The 4ID area of operations includes the land areas of Georgia, in Azerbaijan from the northern border to ATK LION, AO4 in Azerbaijan and Ahurastan, and ACTs 3, 5, & 6.
(a) (U) Terrain. See Appendix 1 (Intelligence Estimate) to Annex B (Intelligence) to this OPORD.
(b) (U) Weather. See Appendix 1 (Intelligence Estimate) to Annex B (Intelligence) to this OPORD.
2. (U) MISSION. O/O, 1/4 HBCT attacks on Axis BARRACUDA to sieze OBJ BRADLEY vic IMISHLI to secure near-side gap crossing objectives. O/O, 1/4 HBCT conducts relief of OBJ BRADLEY to 2 MEB to consolidate and reorganize for follow-on attack. O/O, 1/4 HBCT follows 12 MECH on Axis HAMMERHEAD until PL PINE, then attacks on Axis HAMMERHEAD to destroy 841 MIB and 844 TB to degrade OSC-E offensive capability. O/O, 1/4 HBCT conducts relief of OBJ BRAVO to 12 MECH to consolidate and reorganize for follow-on attack. O/O, 1/4 HBCT follows and supports 17 (TK) BDE on Axis SWORDFISH to defeat OSC-E remnants. O/O, 1HBCT conducts stability operations in FACT 5North to set conditions to transition security operations to GOAZ or follow-on force.3. (U) EXECUTION.
a. (U) Concept of Operations. Refer to Paragraph 3.b., Annex A (Task Organization) to this OPORD.
b. (U) Air Defense Operations. See Appendix 1 (Air and Missile Defense) to Annex E for further details.
c. (U) Concept of Support. (See base order and Annex F.)
d. (U) Nuclear Operations. There are no nuclear operations.
e. (U) NBC Defense Operations, Riot Control Agents, and Herbicides. Refer to Appendix 6 (Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Defense Operations; Riot Control Agents, and Herbicides) to Annex E.
f. (U) Information Operations. Refer to Appendix 10 (Information Engagement) to this annex.
g. (U) Special Operations. Refer to Appendix 8 (Special Operations) to this annex.
h. (U) Personnel Recovery Operations. Refer to Appendix 2 (Personnel Recovery Operations) to Annex E.
i. (U) Rules of Engagement. Refer to Appendix 12 (Rules of Engagement) to this annex.
j. (U) Intelligence, Surveillance. Reconnaissance (ISR).
(1) (U) Phase IIIA – Attack to Seize OBJ BRADLRY(Shaping): The intelligence focus is initially on identifying enemy forces capable of influencing 1-66 AR attack to penetrate on Axis BARRACUDA. After LD, intelligence focus shifts to identifying enemy forces capable of influencing gap crossing operations vic OBJ BRADLEY.
(2) (U) Phase IIIB – Relief of OBJ BRADLEY (Sustaining): The intelligence focus in this phase is identifying enemy forces forward of PL PINE to OBJ BRAVO with specific emphasis on disposition of the 841 MIB in OBJ BRAVO SOUTH ONE and 844 TB in OBJ BRAVO SOUTH TWO.
(3) (U) Phase IIIC – Attack to Destroy 84 MID (Decisive): No Change from Phase IIIB.
(4) (U) Phase IIID – Attack to OBJ CHARLIE (Shaping): The Intelligence focus in this phase is the early detection of enemy forces on the HBCT northern flank attempting to retrograde from vic KURA RIVER oil facilities and BAKU.
(5) (U) Phase IV: Stability Operations: TBP.
k. (U) Explosive Ordnance Disposal. Refer to Appendix 9 (Explosive Ordinance Disposal) to Annex E.
4. (U) ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS. Refer to base order.
5. (U) COMMAND AND CONTROL.
a. (U) 1 BCT ground operations will be limited to the 1 BCT AO.
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Appendices
Appendix 2 – Operation Overlay
Appendix 3 – Decision Support Products
Tab A – Execution Matrix
Tab B – Decision Support Template and Matrix
Appendix 9 – Battlefield Obscuration (CBRN Officer)
Appendix 12 – Rules of Engagement (Staff Judge Advocate)
Tab A – No Strike List (G [S-3] with Staff Judge Advocate)
Tab B – Restricted Target List (G-3 [S-3] with Staff Judge Advocate)
Appendix 14 – Law and Order Operations (Provost Marshal)
Tab A – Police Engagement
Tab B – Law Enforcement
Appendix 15 – Internment and Resettlement Operations (Provost Marshal)
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(U) References:
a. Map: TPC F-4C, F-4D, G-4B, G-5A, G5D; 1:500,000.
b. JTF CASPIAN OPORD (CASPIAN GUARD) 49991-17, 15 June 2017.
c. EUCOM CONPLAN 4567-15, DEFENSE OF AZERBAIJAN, 280600ZFEB15.
d. UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 4555 (2017).
(U) Time Zone Used Throughout the OPORD: ZULU.
(U) Task Organization: See Annex A.
1. (U) SITUATION.
a. (U) Enemy Forces. Refer to Appendix 1 (Intelligence Estimate) to OPORD 10-01 (IRONHORSE CHALLENGE), 15JAN2018.
b. (U) Friendly Forces. Refer to Annez A (Task Organization) and Paragraph 1e (Friendly Forces) to OPORD 10-01 (IRONHORSE CHALLENGE), 15JAN2018.
2. (U) MISSION. Special Forces Operational Detachments – Alphas (SFODSAs) conduct Special Forces Liaison Element (SFLE) activities with Azerbaijani defense forces (ADF) IOT provide coordination and support capabilities between 4th ID and ADF and Special Reconnaissance (SR).
3. (U) EXECUTION - Special Forces Operational Detachment – Alphas (SFODAs) have been conducting FID with the listed Azeri brigades since 2011.
SFODA initial locations shown below.
Unit / Mission / Location / CommentCJOSTF – AZ / C2 / C2 of all SOF elements
SOTF 102 / C2 / 38T PL 10775 11327 / C2
AOB 0210 / C2 / 38S QK 25120 12953 / C2 of assigned ODAs
ODA 0211 / FID / 39S UC 06880 93021 / Located w/ AZ 5th BDE
ODA 0212 / FID / 39S UD 39369 53312 / Located w/ AZ 10th BDE
ODA 0213 / FID / 39S TE 84296 03998 / Located w/ AZ 6th BDE
ODA 0214 / FID / 38S NJ 43746 35236 / Located w/ AZ 8th BDE
ODA 0215 / FID / 38S QK 22154 04507 / Located w/ AZ 7th BDE
ODA 0216 / FID / 38SQK 22154 04507 / Located w/ AZ 7th BDE
ODA 0232 / FID / 38S PK 53882 23282 / Located w/ AZ 12th BDE
AOB 0220 / C2 / 39S TD 88161 42946 / C2 of assigned ODAs
ODA 0231 / FID / 38T QL 21354 16207 / Located w/ AZ 15th BDE
ODA 0222 / FID / 38S PK 39381 91163 / Located w/ AZ 16th BDE
ODA 0223 / FID / 39S UD 28606 90573 / Located w/ AZ 2nd BDE
ODA 0224 / FID / 39T TE 86513 40922 / Located w/ AZ 1th BDE
ODA 0231 / FID / 39T TE 92096 32682 / Located w/ AZ 11th BDE
b. (U) Concept of the operation.
(1) (U) Phase I. SFODAs conduct FID operations IOT strengthen ADF offense and defense capabilities against external and internal defense threats. At all times SFODAs will provide intelligence reporting through proper JTF channels in support of JTF/JSOTF/CFLCC collection priorities.
(2) (U) Phase II. Seize the Initiative/Assure Friendly Freedom of Action (D-Day to D+10). SFODAs conduct FID operations IOT strengthen ADF offense and defense capabilities against external and internal defense threats. At all times SFODAs will provide intelligence reporting through proper JTF channels in support of JTF/JSOTF/CFLCC collection priorities. SFODAs conduct special reconnaissance ISO JTF/JSOTF/CFLCC collection priorities to provide indications, warning and target assistance.
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(3) (U) Phase III. Seize the Initiative/Assure Friendly Freedom of Action (D-Day to D+10). Upon hostilities, SFLEs will transition to combat operations providing combat advisory assistance down to Azeri battalion level. SFODA personnel will also act as coalition communications link to 4ID/ JSOTF commands. Each SF element will also provide joint fires coordination and support capability to their partnered Azerbaijani unit facilitating joint firepower in support of the Azerbaijani defense plan. For reinforcement/relief of Azerbaijani brigades in the defense by other CFLCC forces (4ID/2 MEB/3 MECH (UK), SFLEs will assist in all necessary coordination for any passage of lines or relief in place operations. At all times SFODAs will provide intelligence reporting through proper JTF channels in support of JTF/JSOTF/CFLCC/4ID collection priorities. SFODAs conduct special reconnaissance in support of JTF/JSOTF/CFLCC/4ID collection priorities to provide Indications and Warning and targeting assistance.
(4) (U) Phase IV. Establish Security and Restore Services (D+30 to D+210). SFODAs conduct FID operations IOT strengthen ADF offense and defense capabilities against external and internal defense threats. Conduct COIN operations against SAPA and provide intelligence reporting through proper JTF channels in support of JTF/JSOTF/CFLCC collection priorities. SFODAs conduct special reconnaissance in support of JTF/JSOTF/CFLCC collection priorities to provide Indications and Warning and targeting assistance against SAPA.
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4. SERVICE AND SUPPORT.
. a. (U) Administration and logistics.
(1) (U) All Classes of Supplies will be procured from local economy during Phases I, II, and V. During Phase III and IV, SFODAs will be supported by U.S. sustainment forces.
(2) (U) Supply Distribution Plan is IAW sustainment SOPs.
(3) (U) Combat Health Support. During Phase I, II, and V, SFODAs will use Host nation assets and follow JSOTF MEDEVAC SOPs. During Phase III and IV, all SOF will use U.S. forces medical assets.
(4) (U) Maintenance. SFODAs will use locally procured items to maintain all NSTVs within their inventory. All military vehicles will be maintained at JSOTF motor pool.
(6) (U) Field Services. Extremely limited throughout the country. Laundry, bath, etc. facilities are available in most large cities.
b. (U) Host Nation.
(1) (U) Medical. Azerbaijan lacks a coherent medical system. Medical supplies are insufficient. There is no emergency/disaster plan. Physician Assistant equivalents are the primary caregivers in the country.
(2) (U) Transportation. Prior to the collapse of the Soviet Union, the transportation network in Azerbaijan was extensive. Most assets are still available but have not been maintained to standard. The primary asset available is the east-west railway that parallels the pipeline.
(3) (U) Water. Most water throughout the country is contaminated. In urban areas this is due to sewage, in rural areas there are high levels of DDT, heavy metals, etc.
5. COMMAND AND SIGNAL.
a. (U) Command.
(1) (U) JOSTF will provide a LNO/s to 4ID headquarters main.
(2) (U) SFODAs will report directly to 4ID once TACON of ADF during phase III operations
ACKNOWLEDGE:
SPECIAL DUDE
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(U) REFERENCES:
a. (U) OPORD 59991-18 (CASPIAN CHALLENGE), 15 January 2018
(U) Time Zone Used Throughout the OPORD: ZULU.
(U) Task Organization: See Annex A.
1. (U) SITUATION. No change.
2. (U) MISSION. O/O, 4ID aviation supports attacks in AO4 oriented on OBJ BRAVO to defeat the 84th MID IOT degrade OSC-East offensive capability. O/O, 4ID attacks in AO4 oriented on OBJ CHARLIE to defeat remnants of OSC-East IOT restore pre-conflict international borders of Azerbaijan and Ahurastan.
3. (U) EXECUTION.
(a) (U) Concept of the Operation: Aviation will provide lift, attack, C2 and aerial MEDEVAC support to maneuver units through all phases of the operation. Priority of lift support will be to 1/10 IBCT then 593 Sustainment BDE. The main effort for ATK support will be to forward maneuver units then to conducting route and area security and O/O CCA in support to troops in contact. Priority of support for C2 will be to the 4ID Commander then to supported maneuver units. MEDEVAC will receive C2 from 4ID HQ.
(b) (U)Tasks By Phase:
I. (U) Phase I (Deter – Force Build-Up)
i. (U) Key Tasks:
· Complete RSOI in TAA TBLISI and prepare for transition to Phase II (Seize the Initiative-Defense).
· Successful integration of and coordination with coalition forces.
· Complete and thorough coordination with other components for synchronized operational fires.
ii. (U) Phase I End State: CAB postured to support 4ID either in defense or Phase IV operations.
II. (U) Phase II (Seize the Initiative - Defense)
i. (U) Priority of Support (Phase II):
Attack (AH64):
1) 1-4 AVN to 504 BFSB – Route Recon and Route Security from TAA TBLISI TO ATK LION on MSR X-RAY
2) 4-4 AVN to 4ID – Screen PL Red
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3) 16th ATK to 16th AA Brigade – Route Recon and Route Security from TAA TBLISI TO ATK LION on MSR X-RAY
Lift:
1) 3-4 AVN (UH60) to 1/10 IBCT – conduct air movement of IBCT personnel and equipment
2) 2-4 AVN (CH47) to 4th Sustainment BDE – conduct air movement of supplies
3) 16th AVN (Lynx) – to 16th AA Brigade conduct air movement / aerial sustainment operations
C2 (2-4 AVN (EH60)):
1) 4ID CDR – conduct aerial C2 operations
2) 504 BFSB
ii. (U) Key Tasks (Phase II):
· Conduct Air Movement priority of effort to 1/10 IBCT
· O/O conduct route recon and route security operations