OP2404-19-7 After Action Report

OP2404-19-7 After Action report (Written by Google Gemini)

After Action Report (AAR)
Operation: Crimson Griffin

Unit: Reinforced Parachute Rifle Platoon, 48th Separate Air Assault Regiment (Chernarus)

Location: Larche Village, Malden Island

1. Situation

a. Enemy Forces:
Composition: Russian Naval Infantry Special Forces, Wagner Group Operators, Local Levies.
Disposition: Fortified positions within Larche Village, supported by armored vehicles (tanks and technicals) and anti-air assets.
Strength: Unidentified, estimated larger than attacking force.
b. Friendly Forces:
Composition: Reinforced Parachute Rifle Platoon (2nd, 3rd, and 4th Squads) with attached Command Squad.
Disposition: Initial attack from southeast to northwest. 2nd & 3rd Squads on primary axis, 4th Squad delayed.
Strength: Approximately 40 personnel (pre-mission).
c. Terrain: Larche Village, rural surroundings.
2. Mission

Conduct an air assault landing on Malden Island and seize control of Larche Village.
3. Execution

Platoon conducted a 50-minute overland march before deploying for the attack.
Initial assault involved a pincer movement with 2nd and 3rd Squads attacking along the main road (southeast to northwest), while Command Squad probed from the southeast towards enemy anti-air battery.
4th Squad fell behind during the march and was to enter the village from the southwest later.

RPG gunners within 2nd and 3rd Squads engaged the enemy anti-air battery. Simultaneously, two Hellenic Air Force A-7 fighter-bombers struck the battery, destroying it.
The initial assault encountered heavy resistance. Both 2nd and 3rd Squads suffered significant casualties (50% for 2nd Squad).
Enemy launched counter-attacks utilizing infantry (including special forces and Wagner Group operators), local levies, and armored vehicles (tanks and technicals). This resulted in the death of the Task Force commander.
With heavy casualties and a failed penetration of the enemy defensive lines, the new Task Force commander (acting Squad Leader) ordered a retreat.
4. Results

a. Friendly Casualties:
2nd Squad: Wiped Out
3rd Squad: 6 KIA
Command Squad: 6 KIA
4th Squad: 50% casualties
b. Enemy Casualties:
4 Technicals destroyed
3 Anti-air vehicles destroyed
Enemy personnel losses unquantified, but estimated to be significant.
c. Mission Outcome: Failed. Objective of seizing Larche Village not achieved.
5. Lessons Learned

a. Underestimation of Enemy Strength: The initial assault plan did not adequately account for the size and composition of the enemy force. Future operations require thorough intelligence gathering and a more cautious approach against well-defended positions.
Squad Coordination: The delay of 4th Squad impacted the overall effectiveness of the attack. Improved communication and contingency plans are needed to ensure cohesive unit maneuvers.
Naval Fire Support: The effectiveness of Hellenic Air Force support highlights the need for dedicated close air support or naval artillery fire during future airborne operations in Malden.
6. Recommendations

a. Restructure Airborne Operations: Due to heavy losses, future airborne operations into Malden require restructuring.
b. Naval Gunfire Support: Task Force commanders in Malden air assault operations should receive training on utilizing naval artillery support employed by Chernarus naval infantry units.
c. Reinforcements and Reassessment: A second airborne operation is planned for late May. However, the size and composition of the force need to be reassessed based on the encountered enemy strength and the significant casualties sustained in this operation.

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