Campaign 1:2

FLIGHT 1 - Charlie 87

FLIGHT 2 - Charlie 88

FLIGHT 3 - Charlie 89

FLIGHT 4 - Charlie 90

120400L August 99
FROM: CDR. III CORPS. (US)
TO: CDR. @ (CBT AVN)

ANNEX06 OPERATION ORDER NO 002
REFERENCES: ONC H-11/15
LOCAL TIME ZONES USED THROUGHOUT

FRIENDLY SITUATION
From the late 1980s, there was a growth in Azerbaijani nationalism fanned by century old dispute with neighboring Armenia over Nagorno-Karabakh. In 1994, the dispute grew into a civil war in which Azerbaijan lost one-fifth of its territory to the Armenians including the Nagorno-Karabakh.

Following the settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh issue (U.N Res 2131), Azerbaijan has been steadily improving relations with the US and European nations. This lead to US economic aid in the development of oil reserves along the Caspian Sea. This $8 billion US involvement was described as the 'contract of the century', and made Azerbaijan the 'new Kuwait on the Caspian'.

However, the increased US presence agitated Muslim fundamentalist elements within the Azerbaijani military. Rebel forces, calling themselves the Azerbaijani Jihad Militia (AJM), lead by General Achmeed Abrhahim, revolted and attacked Azerbaijani loyalist forces throughout the country. Azerbaijan loyalist forces were initially successful in countering AJM attacks and had AJM units surrounded on the outskirts of Agdam.

On 22 April 99, Iranian volunteer forces backed by armor and artillery crossed the Iranian/Azerbaijani border in support of AJM forces. Under heavy attack, Azerbaijani loyalist forces surrendered to Iranian/AJM forces on 15 May. The new leadership in Azerbaijan expelled all foreign nationals from the country and declared all treaties with neighboring Armenia illegal.

Armenia has requested United Nations, specifically US military support, as soon as possible to help stabilize the situation. In response to this request, the III US Corps was alerted and began deployment of Corps Units in accordance with Task Force XXI TO&E.

Corps Mission: In accordance with ratified NATO/UN defense protocols (OPERATION FALLEN CRESCENT), III US Corps will deploy to Armenia NLT 04001 August 99 and be prepared to conduct military operations to stabilize the situation and safeguard the government of Armenia.

5/8th Armored Cavalry Regiment is opcon III US Corps unit deployed to the ATO (Azerbaijani Theater of Operations). They are currently deployed along phase line CHERRY. @ (Combat Aviation) is forward deployed to conduct rotary-wing operations in the 5/8th Armored Cavalry Rgt. area. A. Co. 1/22nd ADA Bn. is tasked to provide forward area air defense of maneuver units along the FEBA. 1/20th Field Artillery Bn. is moving into position to provide fire support.

A. Trp. 5/8th Cav is currently dug-in at the intersection of Route 1 and Highway 4 approximately 2 km west of the Armenian/Azerbaijani border and holding position. They report their supply condition as excellent, and they are currently waiting for additional armor to reinforce their positions.

B. Trp. 5/8th Cav is holding overwatch positions approximately 2km east of Goris. They report their supply condition as excellent, and they are currently waiting for additional armor to reinforce their positions.

Forward elements of C. Trp. 5/8th Cav are in defensive positions 7km west of Shusha. They report their supply condition as excellent, and they are currently waiting for additional armor to reinforce their positions.

D. Trp. 5/8th Cav is holding position west of highway 4. They report their supply condition as excellent, and they are currently waiting for additional armor to reinforce their positions.

FRIENDLY AIR DEFENSE SITUATION
The following friendly air defense units are active in the area:

A Co 4/5th ADA (Patriot) (100%)
B Co 4/5th ADA (Patriot) (100%)
A Co 3/16th ADA (100%)
B Co 3/16th ADA (100%)
C Co 3/16th ADA (100%)
D Co 3/16th ADA (100%)

FRIENDLY FARP LOGISTICS
All FARPs are scheduled to be re-supplied in 2 days.

FARP 1:
All assigned aircraft are rated FMC (Fully Mission Capable).

FARP 2:
All assigned aircraft are rated FMC (Fully Mission Capable).

FARP 3:
All assigned aircraft are rated FMC (Fully Mission Capable).

FARP 4:
All assigned aircraft are rated FMC (Fully Mission Capable).

120400L August 99
FROM: CDR. III CORPS. (US)
TO: CDR. @ (CBT AVN)

ANNEX06 OPERATION ORDER NO 002
REFERENCES: ONC H-11/15
LOCAL TIME ZONES USED THROUGHOUT

ENEMY SITUATION
Preliminary assessments indicate enemy elements in the southern sector consist of possibly two Corps size elements. The Corps element in the north is suspected to be a joint Azerbaijani Jihad Militia/Iranian Pasdaran (Revolutionary Guard) mechanized unit with possible headquarters element in Baku. The element to the south is believed to consist of possibly two Iranian Pasdaran armored divisions with headquarters unknown. The enemy is currently deployed in defensive positions east of phase line CHERRY. Enemy recon units are expected to conduct operations west of phase line CHERRY within the next 24 hours. All current threat assessments conclude enemy forces in the region are preparing to conduct offensive operations within the next 72 hours.

ENEMY AIR DEFENSE SITUTAION
The following enemy air-defense units are known to be active in the theater:

SA-13 GOPHER SAM
ZSU-23-4 SHILKA AAA
RAPIER SAM
SA-8 GECKO SAM
SA-10 GRUMBLE SAM

120400L August 99
FROM: CDR. III CORPS. (US)
TO: CDR. @ (CBT AVN)

ANNEX06 OPERATION ORDER NO 002
REFERENCES: ONC H-11/15
LOCAL TIME ZONES USED THROUGHOUT

MISSION OBJECTIVES
@ under operational control of the III US Corps will conduct the following combat operations in the forward battle area.

FLIGHT 1 (ATO Number: 12197)
Time On Target: 0412L Time From Target: 0417L
Objective: Locate and destroy enemy SAM site in the vicinity of map grid C-9 (see map). SAM activity in this area is a threat to current operations in the vicinity of C-9.

FLIGHT 2 (ATO Number: 12196)
Time On Target: 0410L Time From Target: 0415L
Objective: Locate and destroy enemy mobile air defense in the vicinity of map grid D-6 (see map).

FLIGHT 3 (ATO Number: 12195)
Time On Target: 0417L Time From Target: 0422L
Objective: Locate and destroy enemy SAM site in the vicinity of map grid D-8 (see map). SAM activity in this area is a threat to current operations in the vicinity of D-8.

FLIGHT 4 (ATO Number: 12194)
Time On Target: 0406L Time From Target: 0443L
Objective: This sortie is to be conducted in accordance with special operations protocol 117-19X-RAY. An AC-130 from 4th SOS has been brought down 10 Km east of the FEBA in map grid F-8 (see map). Pilot and crew are currently evading capture. Provide Escort for MH-53 from 20th SOS and cover the extraction of the downed crew. 20th SOS will extracting crew from map grid F-8 (see map).

120400L August 99
FROM: CDR. III CORPS. (US)
TO: CDR. @ (CBT AVN)

ANNEX06 OPERATION ORDER NO 002
REFERENCES: ONC H-11/15
LOCAL TIME ZONES USED THROUGHOUT

WEATHER
Visibility: unlimited
Temperature: 86 deg-F
Wind: 0 knots

120400L August 99
FROM: CDR. III CORPS. (US)
TO: CDR. @ (CBT AVN)

ANNEX06 OPERATION ORDER NO 002
REFERENCES: ONC H-11/15
LOCAL TIME ZONES USED THROUGHOUT

COMMUNICATIONS

Pri Freq: 70.51
Sec Freq: 97.63
UHF Freq: 130.16

FLIGHT 1 C87
FLIGHT 2 C88
FLIGHT 3 C89
FLIGHT 4 C90
FARP 1 D87
FARP 2 D88
FARP 3 D89
FARP 4 D90
ABCCC D48
342nd TFW (A-10/F-16) D49
A. Trp. 5/8th Cav M48
B. Trp. 5/8th Cav M49
C. Trp. 5/8th Cav M50
D. Trp. 5/8th Cav M51
1/22nd ADA Bn (Avenger) E11
1/76th ADA Bn (Patriot) Q34
1/20th Artillery Bn G74
316th Signal Bn B29
F Co. 51st Inf. (LRSU) X80

Dustoff Freq: 121.90