21 Sep 2025 at 6:14 AM
Edited on 21 Sep 2025 at 6:14 AM by 2LT C.Oliver
Operation Spite Pt.3
Execute: 09/21/2025
Task Organization: 10RR
Subsets: NEPTUNE, TF APOLLO
Situation
Area of Interest - AO Mercury
Terrain Saint Kapaulio
Obstacles & Fields of Fire. Saint Kapaulio is composed of numerous large and flat forests, with scattered steep hills. Forests are a mix of dense and sparse, with most areas being extremely open for ground movement.
Avenues of Approach. Multiple dirt roads run between small villages, and paved MSRs connect main population areas.
Key Terrain. Elevated areas and urban centers dominate the surrounding area.
Cover and Concealment. Key terrain features provide easy cover, and forests facilitate the concealment of troop movements.
Weather. Hot and Humid
Time and Light Conditions. Commanders Intent
Enemy Forces.
Size. Enemy elements include heavily armed troops from the Saint Kapaulio Cartel. Forces have built up and been recruited over time, but the total size is unknown.
Capabilities. Enemy weaponry includes mostly FN systems. Vehicles include ex-Spanish Humvees with mounted M2s, M113s, and weaponized civilian vehicles, but their access to heavy armor is sparse. The enemy has access to a variety of attack helicopters, including CH-146s and Mi-29s.
Recent Activity. The enemy has been well-prepared for an attack for multiple months. Recent attacks have spurred an increase in garrisoned forces and outer patrols. Helicopters have also been spotted searching areas near important locations.
Expected Course of Action. Enemies are likely to defend their positions and inflict maximum damage on Allied Forces before retreating to other positions.
Friendly Forces
Higher Units. N/A
Adjacent Units. N/A
Supporting Units. N/A
Civilian Considerations. Civilians are to be expected in urban areas.
Attachments/Detachments. N/A
Mission.
Following the 10th Ranger Regiment's capture of Airbase Bravo, Saint Kapaulio Cartel key figures have begun to retreat to the northwest, evacuating less fortified areas in favor of heavily guarded facilities. One such key figure, Scientist Georgio Mandel, has fled to one of three possible locations.
POI001 (031031) is a heavily guarded labor prison, storing residents of the islands who resisted the Cartels during their takeover. Georgio Mandel has been suspected of staying in the facility due to its heavy fortifications, as well as multiple unknown convoys spotted by ISR dropping non-prisoners at the facility.
POI002 (022018) is an old research facility that was formerly owned by one of the island's major engineering organizations. The facility is suspected to have been converted into an arms research and manufacturing plant, researching and producing chemical weapons. Caution is advised onsite, as poor handling of chemicals may have led to the spillage of chemical weapons in the area.
POI003 (039006), the town of Kupri, has been militarized and converted into a military training area for new SKC recruits. It is highly unlikely that Georgio will be inside the town unless he has previously fled from another POI.
Sustainment
Ammunition & Reinsertion will be provided by 160th SOAR assets or via ground ferry. No reinsertions will be brought in via teleportation, except for technical issues.
This operation is projected to have engagement distances between 100-500 meters.
Operation Spite Pt.3
Execute: 09/21/2025
Task Organization: 10RR
Subsets: NEPTUNE, TF APOLLO
Following the 10th Ranger Regiment's capture of Airbase Bravo, Saint Kapaulio Cartel key figures have begun to retreat to the northwest, evacuating less fortified areas in favor of heavily guarded facilities. One such key figure, Scientist Georgio Mandel, has fled to one of three possible locations.
POI001 (031031) is a heavily guarded labor prison, storing residents of the islands who resisted the Cartels during their takeover. Georgio Mandel has been suspected of staying in the facility due to its heavy fortifications, as well as multiple unknown convoys spotted by ISR dropping non-prisoners at the facility.
POI002 (022018) is an old research facility that was formerly owned by one of the island's major engineering organizations. The facility is suspected to have been converted into an arms research and manufacturing plant, researching and producing chemical weapons. Caution is advised onsite, as poor handling of chemicals may have led to the spillage of chemical weapons in the area.
POI003 (039006), the town of Kupri, has been militarized and converted into a military training area for new SKC recruits. It is highly unlikely that Georgio will be inside the town unless he has previously fled from another POI.
I. Scorpion 3 (Zeus)
SIGNED,
Oliver, Cade
SSG,
S-3