OP2403-8-2 After Action Report

OP2403-8-2 After Action report (Written by Google Gemini)
After Action Report (AAR)
Operation: Secure Northwest Chernarus

Unit: Task Force - 3rd Battalion, Chernarus 20th Separate Mechanized Cavalry Regiment

Date: OP2403-8-2

1. Situation

Friendly Forces: Task Force comprised of elements from 3rd Battalion, Chernarus 20th Separate Mechanized Cavalry Regiment.
Enemy Forces: Separatist forces including Wagner mercenaries, Russian naval infantry special forces, local levies, Russian militia, and Spanish militia.
2. Mission

Capture villages of Yashkul', Yalmta, and Druzhniy.
Eliminate two civilian criminal command operatives leading separatist forces.
Locate and recover documents dead dropped in Yashkul' containing stolen separatist plans.
3. Execution

Initial assault on Yashkul' successful. CDF armor eliminated three enemy vehicles, allowing infantry to clear the village.
Enemy forces included a mix of well-trained mercenaries and less disciplined militia fighters.
Separatist forces launched counterattacks with Russian and Spanish militia.
During house clearing operations in Yashkul', both the task force commander and second in command were killed.
North of Yashkul', CDF armor repelled most enemy counterattacks, but lost Tank 1 (T-72) to an enemy BMP.
The capture of Yashkul' was achieved, but the operation was forced to be aborted due to a successful attack on 3rd Battalion headquarters, eliminating the battalion commander, deputy commander, and security element.
4. Assessment

Friendly Forces

Strengths: Rapid initial assault, effective armor support.
Weaknesses: Loss of key leadership personnel during house clearing and headquarters attack.
Opportunities: Improved urban warfare tactics and enhanced headquarters security protocols.
Enemy Forces

Strengths: Well-coordinated counterattacks, presence of experienced mercenaries.
Weaknesses: Reliance on less disciplined militia elements.
Threats: Continued presence of separatist forces and potential for further attacks.
5. Recommendations

Conduct a thorough review of urban warfare tactics with emphasis on leader safety during close-quarters combat.
Implement stricter security protocols for battalion headquarters to prevent similar attacks.
Re-plan the offensive to capture remaining objectives (Yalmta and Druzhniy) with a focus on mitigating identified weaknesses.
Increase intelligence gathering efforts to locate the remaining civilian criminal operatives and the dead drop location.
6. Conclusion

The operation achieved a limited objective by capturing Yashkul'. However, the loss of key leadership and the attack on battalion headquarters resulted in the mission being aborted. The task force inflicted significant casualties on enemy forces, but further operations are required to complete the original mission objectives. Improved tactics and enhanced security measures are crucial for future success.

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