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IronMikeGolf -> MRB Attack - Take 2.04 (8/1/2014 7:30:45 PM)

I revised the scenario:

1. More spatial separation between the FSE and the main body. Main body comes on map 110 minutes into the scenario
2. US has place an obstacle line north of town and a mine belt in the valley south east of town
3. US mech plts start at around 45% readiness to reflect fatigue of preparing the defense. Anybody whose done this in the dirt knows why.
4. Running this under v2.04
5. I have no FOW for the purposes of demonstration.

Next three posts are the briefings.



IronMikeGolf -> RE: MRB Attack - Take 2.04 (8/1/2014 7:31:44 PM)

US Player:

Defend Kalbe

1/Sct will screen by moving back and forth between hexes 2606 and 3105 using Deliberate move orders and remaining in the forest.

2/Sct will screen by moving back and forth between hexes 3609 and 3307 using Deliberate move orders and remaining in the forest.

A Co has just completed the last work on minefields and obstacles. An enemy attack from the north or northeast is expected during morning fog time, 0530-0600 hrs.

Stand-to is at 0520 hrs. Hot chow is being deliverd to platoons now. Soldiers are weary from lack of sleep and the hard labor of preparing obstacles.

1st and 3d Platoons are in their primary positions. 2d Plt's position is hex 2911. If the attack comes from the east, 1st plt will reinforce 3d plt. If from the north, 2d plt will displace to hex 2410 on the east edge of Lengenbostel.

The artillery battery in the OB is the Direct Support battery for 4-8 IN. As such, you should limit the ordered fires to one concentration per orders phase. This will represent the battery firing missions for other companies in 4-8 IN. Use the same rule for the mortar platoon, as they are also supporting the entire battalion.

Units will only be resubordinated upon loss of higher HQs.



IronMikeGolf -> RE: MRB Attack - Take 2.04 (8/1/2014 7:33:05 PM)

Soviet Player:

You are free to maneuver and attack as you see fit.

The MRB is moving as the regiment's Advance Guard. On the map is a Combat Recon Patrol and the Forward Security Element. The main body is about an hour behind moving along autobahn A1.

Division and Regiment recon have detected a US mechanized infantry company preparing defenses in Kalbe.

The battalion immediate objective is Kalbe. The subsequent objective is the A1 bridge crossing the Oste River. You are to seize Kalbe. If you have sufficient forces, continue your attack and seize the A1 bridge at the Oste River.

Regimental Recon reports efforts to construct obstacles north of Kalbe and a minefield in the Oste River valley east of Kalbe.




IronMikeGolf -> RE: MRB Attack - Take 2.04 (8/1/2014 7:33:52 PM)

0000 hrs - US Setup and Sct screen orders.



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IronMikeGolf -> RE: MRB Attack - Take 2.04 (8/1/2014 7:42:53 PM)

So, we need to do "human AI" for the US. We'll accomplish that by restrictions on US orders and some scripting. The US briefing has the requirements for the Scouts and the restrictions on indirect fires. The scripting part is maneuver of the mech plts.

The mech plts get moved to alternate positions depending on where the attack comes. That the purpose of the sct elements patrolling the two forested areas. So, if Scts make contact in the north forest, 2d Plt in the southeast of town moves to a position in the next village to the west. If Scts make contact in the eastern forest, then 1st Plt on the high ground to the north of Kalbe will stack up with 3d Plt on the northeast corner of Kalbe.

That script does not preclude survivability moves by the mech plts. The requirement is that they are back in their holes at 0520 hrs, about 30 min before dawn fog time.



IronMikeGolf -> RE: MRB Attack - Take 2.04 (8/1/2014 7:43:44 PM)

0000 hrs - Soviet Setup and initial orders


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IronMikeGolf -> RE: MRB Attack - Take 2.04 (8/1/2014 7:50:56 PM)

We have the CRP ( 1xMR Plt, 1xT80, 2xBRDM) and 3 km behind that is the FSE (MRC HQ, 2 x MR Plt, 1xT80 Plt) and a 122mm bty from the RAG attached to the FSE.

In this release, we don't have the ability to mark mines and obstacles as visible to both sides from the scenario start. I am positing that regt recon found both of those and the MRB has the info. Based on that, the CRP is going to:
1. Confirm the western edge of the obstacle line
2. Ensure no minefields north of Kalbe
3. Occupy high ground northwest of Kalbe.

The FSE will follow the CRP. The intent is for the FSE to hold that high ground prior to the attack, fix the defending company (i.e. prevent them from leaving the town), and prevent reinforcement of Kalbe.

The MRB commander retains the option to attack from the north or from the east and will decide that pending the FSE's fight.



IronMikeGolf -> RE: MRB Attack - Take 2.04 (8/1/2014 8:02:21 PM)

0024 hrs - Activity resolution:

CRP makes contact with 1/Sct/4-8 IN. 1/Sct calls for mortars. CRP destroys 1/Sct while sustaining no casualties from either direct or indirect fires.



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IronMikeGolf -> RE: MRB Attack - Take 2.04 (8/1/2014 8:05:11 PM)

0030 hrs - US orders:

A Co Commander heard the contact report from the scouts and surmises the CRP is lurking to the north. That means, a company sized element is following. He decides to reposition 2d Plt to Lengenbostel once the company has finished resupply.



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IronMikeGolf -> RE: MRB Attack - Take 2.04 (8/1/2014 8:09:30 PM)

0035 hrs - Activity Resolution:

2/Sct/4-8 IN spots a company sized element of a mix of tanks and BMPs entering the forest to the north. It is followed by a battery of SP arty.

The FSE spots a pair of recon HMMWVs in at the edge of the forest south of autobahn A1.

2/Sct calls for fire and a battery one of 155mm destroys 2xBMP with infantry squads and a 122mm SP gun.



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IronMikeGolf -> RE: MRB Attack - Take 2.04 (8/1/2014 8:16:07 PM)

0048 hrs - Soviet orders:

CRP makes a short halt to allow FSE to close within supporting range and for the 122mm battery to get emplaced.

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IronMikeGolf -> RE: MRB Attack - Take 2.04 (8/1/2014 8:17:44 PM)

0122 hr - US orders:

Resupply complete. 2d Plt ordered to alternate position. 2/Sct reports no further activity.

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IronMikeGolf -> RE: MRB Attack - Take 2.04 (8/1/2014 8:42:57 PM)

0130 hrs - Soviet orders:

CRP resupplied. FSE still closing on the CRP. 122mm bty performing post-combat maintenance and preparing to provide fire support.

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IronMikeGolf -> RE: MRB Attack - Take 2.04 (8/1/2014 8:54:36 PM)

0202 hrs - US orders:

2/Sct continues to screen to the east. No further contact reported. 2d Plt in position and prepared to defend.

FSE has closed on the CRP and will resupply next order phase. CRP will move next order phase. AGMB (Advance Guard Main Body) has entered the main. The Soviet commander will decide on whether to commit the main body to attack from the east or from the north, depending on how contact by the CRP and FSE develops.

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Mad Russian -> RE: MRB Attack - Take 2 (8/1/2014 11:18:43 PM)

You are going to see a world of difference in game play.

Good Hunting.

MR



IronMikeGolf -> RE: MRB Attack - Take 2.04 (8/3/2014 2:48:21 AM)

0211 hrs - Soviet orders:

CRP ordered to occupy high ground northwest of Kalbe. 122mm bty placed in Direct Support of the CRP. FSE prepares to follow and support CRP in 30 minutes. The rest of the RAG is on call.



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IronMikeGolf -> RE: MRB Attack - Take 2.04 (8/3/2014 3:09:18 AM)

0243 hrs - Soviet orders:

FSE resupplied and ordered to follow CRP.

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IronMikeGolf -> RE: MRB Attack - Take 2.04 (8/3/2014 3:37:05 AM)

0301 hrs - US orders:

CRP reaches the edge of the forest. It confirms the west edge of the obstacle line and is then engaged by 1st and 2d Plts of 4-8 IN.

CRP reduced to 1xInf and 1xT80 while inflicting a loss of 1xInf on 2d Plt in Lengenbostel.



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IronMikeGolf -> RE: MRB Attack - Take 2.04 (8/4/2014 1:14:22 AM)

0314 hrs - Soviet orders:

CRP pushes south. All three plts of A/4-8 IN are spotted and engaged by indirect. CRP is destroyed. 1st Plt loses 1xM2, 1xDragon, and 1xInf. 2d Plt loses 1xMed MG. 3d Plt sustains no casualties.

The Soviet command decides to attack with the main body from the east. The CRP and FSE have successfully drawn US forces off the objective and to the west. The FSE will delay in attacking a bit. This will force the US commander to prepare to fight in two directions.

The FSE's 122mm bty will fire on A Co's plt positions as the main body deploys.



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IronMikeGolf -> RE: MRB Attack - Take 2.04 (8/4/2014 1:26:10 AM)

0344 hr - Soviet orders:

Main body continues to deploy. Remaining batteries of the RAG are deployed and all batteries ordered to take A Co under fire.



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IronMikeGolf -> RE: MRB Attack - Take 2.04 (8/4/2014 1:42:55 AM)

0414 hrs - Soviet orders:

FSE ordered to attack at 0553 hrs. MRB mortar battery in position and assists in the arty prep.

The AGMB has not yet been spotted.



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IronMikeGolf -> RE: MRB Attack - Take 2.04 (8/4/2014 2:01:34 AM)

0420 hrs - US orders:

Casualties have been light from the arty bombardment with 3d Plt losing a Med MG. Readiness is dropping below 50% and the US commander still has no sign of the main body. He orders survivability moves by 1st, 2d, and 3d Plts.


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IronMikeGolf -> RE: MRB Attack - Take 2.04 (8/4/2014 2:09:56 AM)

0446 hrs - Soviet orders:

It is a little over an hour until the attack commences. Prep continues and 3d Plt loses an M2 and its mounted squad. The companies of the main body are in their attack positions and have remained undetected.

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IronMikeGolf -> RE: MRB Attack - Take 2.04 (8/4/2014 2:40:41 AM)

0459 hrs - US orders:

2/Sct briefly sighted, then lost, the southern MRC of the main body. 2/Sct ordered to regain contact and observe fires for ICM mission. 1st and 3d Plts have completed survivability moves and are rallying.

2d Plt, at 22% readiness, is in the process of its move when the A Co commander orders it to the east side of Kalbe. The commander suspects the FSE has bypassed his defense. If it does appear from the north, 1st and 3d Plts have fields of fire from their defensive positions, which they will re-occupy shortly.



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IronMikeGolf -> RE: MRB Attack - Take 2.04 (8/4/2014 3:22:36 AM)

0520 hrs - Soviet orders:

Main body ordered to attack. It will follow the FSE attack by about 20 minutes. Known and likely defensive positions to be heavily shelled by all batteries.

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IronMikeGolf -> RE: MRB Attack - Take 2.04 (8/4/2014 4:00:03 AM)

0536 hrs - US orders:

2/Sct searching for the rest of the main body. @d Plt has occupied a position on the east side of Kalbe. 1st and 3d Plts are moving back to their positions. A Bty firing ICM at one MRC.

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IronMikeGolf -> RE: MRB Attack - Take 2.04 (8/4/2014 4:17:05 AM)

0609 hrs - US orders:

FSE attack is underway and the FSE has been redused to 1xInf, 1xSA-14, and 3xT80.

2d MRC was hit by ICM and suffered casualties of 7xBMP, 6xInf, and the company HQs.

US forces has taken no further casualties.

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IronMikeGolf -> RE: MRB Attack - Take 2.04 (8/4/2014 4:34:15 AM)

0619 hrs - Soviet orders:

Main attack underway. 4th Tank Company (-) lost 1xT80. 3d MRC lost 4xBMP and 4xInf. 2d MRC has lost an additional 2xBMP and 3xInf. FSE has occupied their objective. All available arty is massed on the east side of Kalbe.



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Mad Russian -> RE: MRB Attack - Take 2.04 (8/4/2014 11:13:00 AM)

For those of you trying to follow along, that have never been in the military, this may be of some help.

http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/printable.asp?m=279405

Good Hunting.

MR



IronMikeGolf -> RE: MRB Attack - Take 2.04 (8/4/2014 1:18:44 PM)

0626 hrs - US orders:

One MRC of the main body has been rendered ineffective. The FSE has traded fore with 1/A/4-8 IN and lost 1xT80. 4th Tank Co has lost another T80. 2d MRC is at about 20% strength with 2xBMP, 2xInf, and the SA-14 team remaining. The entire RAG is frantically resupplying 122mm ammo.

2/A/4-8 IN has been overrun and is down to 1xM2, 1xInf, and 1xDragon and is nearly shattered. Soviet mortar fire rains down upon both sides of that fight.

3/A/4-8 IN has been forced off its position and has sustained heavy casualties with 2xM2, 1x40mm GL, and 1xDragon remaining. 1/A/4-8 IN remains in good shape, with no further casualties as yet.

A Bty is ordered to pound the FSE with 155mm fire.



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