OP2405-31-2 After Action Report

OP2405-31-2 After Action report (Written by Google Gemini)
After Action Report (AAR)
Operation: Capture of Separatist High-Level Command Post - Stary Saltov.

Unit: 3rd Battalion, Chernarus 3rd Separate Tank Brigade.

Date: OP2405-31-2.

1. Situation.

Friendly Forces:
3rd Battalion Task Force.
3 x T- Series Tanks (designation unclear).
2 x BMP Rifle Squads.
2 x BRDM Scout Cars.
Enemy Forces:
Separatist Elements (composition initially unclear).
Local Militia.
Russian Naval Infantry Special Forces.
Russian Militia.
Vehicle Estimates:
3 x BMP IFVs.
2 x T-55 Tanks.
2 x T-34 Tanks.
1 x Technical.
2. Mission.

Conduct a reconnaissance-in-force operation to capture a suspected separatist high-level command post in Stary Saltov.
Exploit captured intelligence to disrupt enemy command and control.
3. Execution.

Based on intelligence reports, a task force was formed to assault Stary Saltov.
Initial plan involved a two-pronged attack with tanks engaging enemy vehicles and infantry on the southern and western edges, followed by dismounted infantry clearing the village.
Deviations:
2nd Squad fell behind during the advance due to unforeseen enemy resistance.
Tanks 2 and 3 suffered mobility kills during the initial engagement.
Enemy counterattacks by combined separatist and Russian militia forces were encountered.
Focus shifted from full village capture to securing intelligence and enabling tank recovery.
Key Actions:
Command Squad engaged in heavy fighting against a mix of enemy forces.
Commander personally assisted in covering Tank 2 repairs while repelling a militia counterattack.
Command Squad recovered communications codebooks and other documents from a separatist computer terminal.
4. Results.

Friendly Casualties: None.
Enemy Casualties: Estimated (field count).
3 x BMP IFVs
2 x T-55 Tanks
2 x T-34 Tanks
1 x Technical
Captured Material:
Separatist communications codebooks.
Documents from a captured enemy cell phone and computer terminal.
5. Lessons Learned.

Improved communication and coordination are needed between armor and dismounted infantry elements.
Contingency plans for armor mobility kills need to be rehearsed and refined.
The presence of Russian special forces alongside separatists suggests a higher level of organization and training than previously anticipated.
Intelligence gathering through captured documents and equipment proved highly valuable.
6. Recommendations.

Conduct joint training exercises focusing on combined armor and infantry operations in built-up areas.
Revise tank recovery procedures to expedite repairs under fire.
Increase emphasis on intelligence gathering and analysis to identify potential threats like embedded Russian special forces.
Exploit captured enemy communication and documents to gain further insights into separatist activities and command structure.
7. Conclusion.

The operation achieved partial success, securing valuable intelligence despite encountering stiffer resistance than anticipated. The absence of friendly casualties is a testament to the unit's adaptability and fighting spirit. The captured documents and codebooks offer significant potential for disrupting enemy operations and provide valuable insights for future actions.

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