Red Dragon 2014

The Red Dragon 2014 campaign is in development and has not begun.

Starting Situation / Background

Yesterday the North Korean People's Army (NKPA) has invaded South Korea. They have now advanced some 5-10 km into South Korea and are threatening a breakthrough south towards Seoul. NKPA forces are pushing forward, bringing up additional brigades to help maintain the momentum with the intent of capturing Main Supply Route (MSR) #3. The US, South Korea, and UN have created an elite multinational force to act as a fire brigade to help stem the tide in this sector. If the NKPA advance can be stopped in this vital sector, then the rest of their advance will suffer and they will seek an end to the conflict. If the Allies fail to stop the NKPA advance, then the path to Seoul will be open, and all will be lost.

Operational Map

File:RedDragon 2013 Map.jpg

Click on map to go to image page, then click it again to go to full screen, then again to zoom in to full size. NOTE: The actual front line for BLUEFOR is 2km from the Red color on map. Yellow bracket denotes both how much the OPFOR commander can redeploy his force for the next Main Battle and the rough width of the map in each Main Battle scenario.

Table of Organization and Equipment (current)

OPFOR Current TOE

References used:

FM 17-95-10 The Armored Cavalry Regiment and Squadron

TRADOC Pam 350-16 Heavy OPFOR Tactical Handbook

ST 100-7 OPFOR Battle Book

FM 100-60 Armor-and Mechanized-Based Opposing Force

FM 100-63 Infantry-Based Opposing Force

MCIA-2630-NK-016-97 North Korea Country Handbook

• Note: some organizational structuring has been simplified for practicality reasons

1st NKPA Armored Brigade

Current strength: 100%
Has been depleted below 20%: NO

Original AFV strength: 108

Original MBT strength: 81

Original PC strength: 27

• Pokpung-ho is represented by T-72M1 with 125-II ammo
• VTT-323 is represented by BMP-2

Organization	MBT strength	PC strength	Support strength
1 BN	27x Pokpung-ho	9x VTT-323	co tank: 1
2 BN	27x Pokpung-ho	9x VTT-323	co tank: 1
3 BN	27x Pokpung-ho	9x VTT-323	co tank: 1

1st NKPA MECH BDE Support
co tank: 1 PRP-3 FO: 1 BRDM-2: 9 ZSU-23-4: 12 2S1: 18 ...always with additional support of (until abused): MT-55 bridging assets Recovery vehicles

2nd NKPA Armored Brigade

Current strength: 100%
Has been depleted below 20%: NO

Original AFV strength: 108

Original MBT strength: 81

Original PC strength: 27

• Chonma-ho is represented by T-62 with BM-28 ammo
• VTT-323 is represented by BMP-2

Organization	MBT strength	PC strength	Support strength
1 BN	27x Chonma-ho	9x VTT-323	co tank: 1
2 BN	27x Chonma-ho	9x VTT-323	co tank: 1
3 BN	27x Chonma-ho	9x VTT-323	co tank: 1

2nd NKPA ARM BDE Support
co tank: 1 PRP-3 FO: 1 BRDM-2: 9 ZSU-23-4: 12 2S1: 18 ...always with additional support of (until abused): MT-55 bridging assets Recovery vehicles

3rd NKPA Armored Brigade

Current strength: 100%
Has been depleted below 20%: NO

Original AFV strength: 108

Original MBT strength: 81

Original PC strength: 27

• Chonma-ho is represented by T-62 with BM-28 ammo

Organization	MBT strength	PC strength	Support strength
1 BN	27x Chonma-ho	9x BTR-80	co tank: 1
2 BN	27x Chonma-ho	9x BTR-80	co tank: 1
3 BN	27x Chonma-ho	9x BTR-80	co tank: 1

3rd NKPA ARM BDE Support
co tank: 1 PRP-3 FO: 1 BRDM-2: 9 ZSU-23-4: 12 2S1: 18 ...always with additional support of (until abused): MT-55 bridging assets Recovery vehicles

NKPA Light Infantry Brigade (reinforced)

Current strength: 100%
Has been depleted below 20%: NO

Original infantry squad strength: 81

• Rifle squads are 12 man, equipped with RPG-7VR
• ATGM platoons are AT-4 Spigot w/3x 82/107 RCLR teams (Carl Gustav)
• Mi-8 is represented by NH-90, no troops included
• V-415 jeep is represented by LMV w/7.62mm
• 120mm mortar is represented by 2S1
• Type 59 is represented by T-55 with BM-28 ammo
• 3 BN is always considered to be in reserve and is used for replenishment only

Organization	Rifle strength	ATGM strength	Mortar strength	Support strength
1 BN	27x rifle squads	3x ATGM teams	9x 82mm mortar teams	co squad: 1
2 BN	27x rifle squads	3x ATGM teams	9x 82mm mortar teams	co squad: 1
3 BN (reserve)	27x rifle squads	3x ATGM teams	9x 82mm mortar teams	co squad: 1

NKPA INF BDE Support
co vehicle: 1 PRP-3 FO: 1 V-415 recon jeep: 8 Ural-4320 utility truck: 25 Mi-8 utility helicopter: 12 ZU-23-2: 18 120mm mortar: 24 BM-21: 9 Attached: (not counted in total strength) Type 59: 27 BTR-80: 9 BRDM-2 AT: 9

PLA Mechanized Infantry Brigade

ACTIVATED: NO
Current strength: 100%
Has been depleted below 20%: NO

Original AFV strength: 171

Original MBT strength: 27

Original PC strength: 144

• Type 99 is represented by Leopard 2A4 with 125-II ammo
• ZBD2008 is represented by CV-90/35-NL

Organization	MBT strength	PC strength	Support strength
1 BN (Battle Group)	9x Type 99	36x ZBD2008	co tank: 1
2 BN (Battle Group)	9x Type 99	36x ZBD2008	co tank: 1
3 BN (Battle Group)	9x Type 99	36x ZBD2008	co tank: 1
4 BN (reserve)	none	36x ZBD2008	none

PLA MECH INF BDE Support WZ0001 is represented by ASLAV-25
co tank: 1 PRP-3 FO: 1 WZ0001: 12 2S9: 4 2S3: 18 ...always with additional support of (until abused): MT-55 bridging assets Recovery vehicles

BLUEFOR Current TOE

US Task Force

Current strength: 100%
Has been depleted below 40%: NO

Original AFV strength: 52

Original MBT strength: 16

Original PC + AT vehicle strength: 36

• M2A3 is represented by M2A3(ODS) with TOW-2B
• M1126 Stryker is represented by Paranha-IIIC with PILAR and Lemur RWS (either AGL or HMG)
• M1128 Stryker MGS is represented by Centauro

Organization	MBT strength	PC strength	Other strength	Support strength
A CO	4x M1A2(SEP)	8x M2A3	None	co tank: 1
B CO	4x M1A2(SEP)	8x M2A3	None	co tank: 1
C CO	4x M1A2(SEP)	8x M2A3	None	co tank: 1
Stryker CO	4x M1128 Stryker MGS	12x M1126 Stryker	None	co tank: 1

ROK Task Force

Current strength: 100%
Has been depleted below 40%: NO

Original AFV strength: 60

Original MBT strength: 24

Original PC + AT vehicle strength: 36

• K2 is represented by Leopard 2E
• K21 is represented by CV9040-C w/ extra ATGM teams
• K1A1 is represented by M1(IP) with PPTFS DM 63C LS ammo
• K200 is represented by YPR-765 pri.50
• KIFV TOW is represented by YPR-765 PRAT (correct) or M901 (playable)

Organization	MBT strength	PC strength	Other strength	Support strength
A CO	4x K2	8x K21	None	co tank: 1
B CO	8x K1A1	4x K200	None	co tank: 1
C CO	8x K1A1	4x K200	None	co tank: 1
D CO	4x K1A1	12x K200	8x KIFV TOW	co tank: 1

UN Task Force

Current strength: 100%
Has been depleted below 40%: NO

Original AFV strength: 66

Original MBT strength: 17

Original PC + AT vehicle strength: 49

• Leopard 2A6 is represented by Leopardo 2E
• Puma is represented by Ulan
• Striker is represented by M113 TOW with no TIS

Organization	MBT strength	PC strength	Other strength	Support strength
UK CO	6x Challenger 2	12x Warrior	4x Striker	co tank: 1
DE CO	4x Leopard 2A6	12x Puma	None	co tank: 1
DK CO	3x Leopard 2A5A2-DK	9x CV90/35-DK	None	co tank: 1
SE/FI CO	4x Strv 122	12x CV90/35-FI	None	co tank: 1

Supporting Assets

• Gepard is represented by 2S6s with guns only

BRIGADE Support
co vehicle (OPMV): 1 M113 FO: 1 Gepard: 3 M109: 12 ...always with additional support of (until abused): Biber bridgelaying assets Recovery vehicle assets Medic section

Attachment Table

Attachments are temporary forces that get assigned to your side when limited objectives are achieved during the Main Battle scenario. These units do not below to your TOE, rather they are temporarily attached from other organizations. Most but not all attached units gained throughout the campaign will get carried over to following Main Battle scenarios, providing that they survive of course, however at any point all attached units may be withdrawn.

BLUEFOR Attachment Fate Roll (1-10)

The following results of the BLUEFOR Attachment roll applies only to the BLUEFOR side when the limited objective for that week has been accomplished (with the exception of the loss of all attachments results, which always applies):

• BLUEFOR begins the campaign with attachment #4
• M1126 Stryker is represented by Paranha-IIIC with PILAR and Lemur RWS (either AGL or HMG)
• M1128 Stryker MGS is represented by Centauro
• LAV-25 is represented by NZLAV
• K1A1 is represented by M1(IP) with DM63 ammo

Roll	Attachment/Effect	Comment
1	All attachments removed	Always occurs, regardless of limited objective status
2	(US) M1126 Stryker x1 PLT	None
3	M966 x2 PLT	None
4	(ROK) ATGM Team x4 (x4 Spike LR)	None
5	(US) LAV-25 x1 PLT	None
6	(US) AH-64A x1 VEH + Chinook w/infantry x2 VEH	Only present for one Main Battle scenario
7	Minefield, advanced x4 Vehicle emplacements, two tier x8	Only present for one Main Battle scenario
8	M109 x12 VEH (arty tubes)	Only present for one Main Battle scenario
9	(ROK) K1A1 x1 PLT	None
10	(US) M1A1(HA) x1 PLT	None

OPFOR Attachment Fate Roll (1-10)

The following results of the OPFOR Attachment roll applies only to the OPFOR side when the limited objective for that week has been accomplished (with the exception of the loss of all attachments results, which always applies):

• OPFOR begins the campaign with attachment #2
• Chonma-ho/Type 69 is represented by T-62
• VTT-323/YW531 is represented by BMP-2
• Mi-8 is represented by NH-90
• Pokpung-ho(n) is represented by T-72M4
• Type 99(n) is represented by T-90A

NOTE: (n) = non playable

Roll	Attachment/Effect	Comment
1	All attachments removed	Always occurs, regardless of limited objective status
2	Commando infantry company x3 PLT	Equipped with RPG-29; deployed behind enemy lines
3	BTR-50 x4 PLT	None
4	Chonma-ho/Type 69 x3 PLT	None
5	Pokpung-ho(n) x2 PLT	None
6	Mi-24 Hind x2 VEH + Mi-8 w/infantry x3 VEH	Only present for one Main Battle scenario
7	BMD-2 x2 PLT (behind enemy lines)	Only present for one Main Battle scenario
8	2S3 x18 VEH (arty tubes)	Only present for one Main Battle scenario
9	BM-21 x6 VEH	Only present for one Main Battle scenario
10	Type 99(n) x1 PLT	None

After Action Reviews

Recon Battle:
N/A

Main Battle:
N/A

Result

N/A

Awards

The following award was made so that individuals can display them in their forum signatures if they so desire. They are simply for fun, for a bit of nostalgia in remembering the campaign. The only requirement is that you abide by the forum rules on signature sizes (400 x 60 maximum), and that you are honest to those that participated when choosing to display them.

Participation Award

All those who participated in the Red Tide '85 campaign may display the following ribbon in their signature if they so desire.