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KANIUM Sunday 16th of July - Cold Steel 1980 by BEN with slight Mod by MD Where: Kanium TS : ts3.din-server.dk:10000 World Clock 1800 GMT (Same time as always in Europe - now adjusted for Summer Time: click the time below for your local time) World clock 1800 GMT IMPORTANT NOTICE: This SB session may be recorded with video and sound and uploaded, including to a public youtube channel. AS always, then we are running the session with the latest version of Steelbeasts. Everybody is Welcome: you don't have to belong to Kanium. We love playing with you all, the arranger and CO loves you even more if you sign up in advance 😁 SITUATION: Enemy: - East German T62 Tank Regiment is Attacking in this sector. Main effort expected on Route-2. - Attacking on Route-4: estimated reinforced T62 company (10 tanks + 6 BTRs). - Phase Lines DRAGON to WIZARD: estimated Tank platoon + BTR platoon (3 tanks + 6 BTRs). Own: - BRAVO Company (Main Effort) is covering Route-2 in vicinity of Engagement Area DEMON. - CHARLIE Company mech infantry will clear flanks in wooded areas. - ALPHA Company (you) covering Route-4. 11x Leopard 1A5 tanks. 2x M113A2G mech infantry squads. MISSION: *Protect the north flank of Bravo Company!* - Phase 1: Block Route-4. Prevent enemy movement South. - Phase 2: - Clear between Phase Lines DRAGON and WIZARD before H+60. - Advance to Phase Line WIZARD. FIRE SUPPORT: - 4 tubes organic 120mm mortars, HE + Smoke, with resupply. TIME LIMIT: - 60 minutes

Important: remember that Europe switches to Summertime Sunday the 27´th at 0200 - LOOK in the thread below and click the link with the time to get YOUR time ! Kanium Sunday 27th of March "Operation Mehmed", by Nike-Ajax (Campaign part I) This will be a 2 or 3-part campaign (depending on interest, my time and creativity), run every second Sunday - if all goes well. You are NOT under any obligation implied or practical, to have to participate in the next one if you play this. Nor do you have to have played this to play the next one. But it will be more fun 😁 For new players or players that have not played with us for a while: Please contact @Major duck or myself, to set up comms, right version and maps beforehand. Alternatively be there at least 30 mins before gametime. For all players: From now on we will be there about 30 minutes before go time to test everything. If it isnt sorted before GO time, then we will have to start the game at the allotted time, for the benefit of all the other players. Where: Kanium TS : teamspeak3.i3d.net:10077 World Clock 1900 GMT (Same time as always in Europe - adjusted for Daylight Savings Time: click the time below for your local time) World clock 1900 GMT IMPORTANT NOTICE: This SB session may be recorded with video and sound and uploaded, including to a public youtube or Twitch channel. IMPORTANT NOTICE II: I suggest to all who play with us download and install Chris mappack: ChrisReb Mappack V.4 Untile further notice will be working with this mappack and the official one when making scenarios. AS always, then we are running the session with the latest version of Steelbeasts. Everybody is Welcome: you don't have to belong to Kanium. We love playing with you all, the arranger and CO loves you even more if you sign up in advance 😁 Operation Mehmed 1' st of June 2023 SB Mission by Nike-Ajax Techical and Scenario info: This is a big scenario. Hence then there are no off map smoke missions and callsigns destroyed is set to disappear after 60 seconds. This is to keep server stable. Map Updates, Map View and Friendly ID is set to ON. 0. Background Following the events in Ukraine and elsewhere, and their consequences, then many nations across the world have taken a hard and long look at their strategic positions. And also their strategic wishes and goals. Right or wrong then this has led some to believe that the West is weak. Whether this is true or not is immaterial and unimportant. Sometimes subjectively perceived weakness is objectively real weakness in Geo-politics, and this is one of them. Following a grinding war in Syria combined with ethnic strife in Shia Majority Iraq, then Iran have slowly evolved their power base in both countries, building on decades of work. And there have been talks of further strategic cooperation and integration between these countries, which the West and Saudi Arabia and their allies have tried and failed to counter and stop. Iranian forces have already trained closely with their Iraqi and Syrian counterparts for a while, as well as posting increasingly strong forces in both nations. While at the same time having Quds force training and building alliances with terrorists organizations like Hezbollah. This not only threatens Saudia Arabia, but also Israel in the West and Turkey in the North, to name some. But the whole region is destabalized. And the situation is made more volatile by the continued fighting with sporadic elements and remnants of ISIS and similar terror organizations as well as with Kurdish forces. The Kurds have a mixed relationship with Iran, having been both foe and allied if not friends with them, during the last 40 years. But are in direct confrontation with Turkey. This whole situation came to a head six months ago, when the three nations of Syria, Iraq and Iran at a joint press conference broadcast across all media, declared that they would join in what was termed the United Islamic Federation. Referendums were held shortly after this, in all three nations, which allthough disputed by international organizations and many other nations at least internally validated the decision. Following this then they immediately started integrating both in military, political and economic ways. And it seems that this was planned for a while, and expected. It was described as a Federation of independent states. But to many other nations it seemed like a de facto, Iranian led super nation, that stood to dominate the Middle east and beyond.Particularly as the Iranian leadership consolidated and expanded their control after the unification. This unsurprisingly created tensions and fears across the middle east as this meant that Israel, Saudi arabia and Turkey now shared borders with UIF. This in turn meant that all the countries surrounding the Super nation increased their military readiness and sought to expand and cement their alliances, with little or nor real effect. Almost two months ago the situation changed drastically when a terrorist bomb took out the entire Assad family. Allthough the Kurds were quickly blamed by the leadership of UIF, then many whispered that it might in fact have been the Iranians removing one of the remaining barriers for total control. Either directly or by proxy through one of the terrorgroups that Iranian Quds force have trained. Regardless of the truth of the matter, then the consequence was that UIF forces struck and struck hard and fast against the Kurds. Intially Turkey for many reasons including historic, welcomed this. However as UIF forces struck ever further north and west Turkey was increasingly worried, and started to make hasty preparations to repel UIF forces if needed. This eventually meant that UIF and Turkish forces came into close contact. And with mutual distrust, tensions running high and a lot of weapon systems in close proximity, then all it took was a spark. And the spark came two weeks ago, when UIF fighters got too close to the Turkish border. And were shot down. The UIF claimed they were attacked on UIF territory whereas Turkey claims UIF had passed into Turkish airspace. With the last decades history in the region, then the border is somewhat fluid in places. So its not entirely clear who is right. What is clear though, is that this has escalated from a border dispute to what is increasingly looking like a full scale conventional war, as neither side wanted - or could - back down. So there has been constant and escalating skirmishes, artillery duels and limited air battles ever since. NATO and the rest of the world is dragging their feet, and while making suggestions and urging talks then in effect they have done nothing. Russia and China and their spheres of influence are on the fence, and have not taken sides yet. Turkey has talked about invoking Article 5 of the NATO charter, but has not done so yet. There are also resistance internally in NATO for different reasons and EU is totally paralyzed and are thus also on the fence. But the Turks have put their military and police on full military readiness. Yesterday a strong UIF battlegroup pushed North. It has been decided that Turkey must strike back ... A line has been drawn in the sand. And the UIF foolishly chose to cross it. I. Situation Time 0530 Local Time, sunrise at 05:33 and sunset at 19:50 Weather Clear sky with no chance of rain, 35 degrees Centigrade and LOS 3000 Km. Wind direction SW at 3 m/s General. We are at war, although it has not been formally declared yet, and no politicians will utter the words. UIF force has thrust a few miles into our territory and in our AO has set up a temporary HQ to the south. It is expected that they will soon thrust further North to expand and consolidate their position. And either create either a better position from which to negotiate or worse still: to push further North as first part of general offensive. The terrain is extremely difficult for both sides, but our hands are tied. This is where the battle must be fought as it is militarily and politically unacceptable to let UIF forces push further north. Due to the remoteness and difficult terrain, then we have not been able to assemble all the forces we would. So we will have to fight with what we have. Among other assets we have allocated an UAV for your use and allocated significant support assets including an artillery brigade, a MLRS battery and 4 strike planes. With these assets, then it is hoped that you will be able to hit the ENY while he is out of formation and unable to bring his forces to bear with full weight. In short we are hoping that you will be able to create the conditions for a counterattack and Defeat the enemy in Detail. From the size and composition of the Enemy then we expect that he will use four columns routes his attack, with a possible additional fifth column. We are politically and militarily still building up, so we need the Enemy to get a bloody nose and show our potential allies and helpers that we are viable and that they can bet on us not to fold before they might help us. Allthough we are rapidly reactivating older equipment and reservists, then the challenge is that neither side can bring their full forces to bear due to the terrain. So we need to be smart and flexible. We expect the ENY to have far less flexibility in their Command and Control structure, which means that we hope to be better able to adapt to the difficult terrain conditions. Our Taskforce Yeniçeri - Janissary, as part of an ADHOC Battlegroup, have been tasked with this mission. You will be outnumbered but not outfought. We have a difficult tasking in that our options are very much open, and the HQ needs us to exploit any mistakes the ENY makes and use all opportunities and has the correct timing and cooperation to execute the counter attack. And do this while remaining combat effective for the next battle, as UIF is already moving reinforcements forwards. If it turns out that the chance shows it self, then you are free to use your own initiative to push further SOUTH as long as it doesnt endanger your other tasks. From INTEL, then it appears that the Enemy have no prepared defences in the South or elsewhere in this AO but from HUMINT and SIGINT, then its expected that they have a light screening force in place to hold off any attack from the North. You are cleared to use all weapons at your disposal with extreme prejudice in all of the AO, including FIRES in the Urban areas. And you have the full weight of the BTN artillery at your call. Terrain and Ground The terrain in our AO is VERY difficult and challenging. Consequently it will shape both our and the ENY´s movement and options. Thus creating both opportunities, problems and hazards for both sides. It is mountainous, including impassable (by vehicles at least) rockfields. Be careful when passing them as this means a risk of detracking Callsigns as well as damaging suspension. Furthermore there are several ravines and gullies which in effect will work as anti-tank ditches spread out over the AO. Added to which is scattered forested areas. Finally there is a deep and wide valley going from NW to SE, which will likely de facto trap any callsigns venturing into it. A careful MAP RECCE is advised. Enemy Forces. The Enemy to our overall front is a Battalion sized(+) combined UIF Force. From Intel, both HUMINT and SIGINT then this seems to be at least the following: 1) One Light motorized Irregular COY made up of Hezbollah fighters under UIF command. Expected to be riding technicals with an assortment of heavy weapons, including RCL, HMG and ATGMs. Estimated strength around 5 PLts in groups of 3 callsigns. 2) One reinforced RECON COY, with estimated around 4 PLTs Scorpion light tanks, and around 2 PLTs BMP-1s. 3) One MECHINF COY, estimated around 4 PLTs BMP-2s of 4 callsigns 4) One MECHINF COY, Estimated around 4 PLTs BTR-80s of 4 callsigns 5) One Tank COY with Chieftain Mk. 5s, estimated at around 4 PLTs of 4 callsigns. 6) One Tank COY with updated T-72s, estimated to be equivalent to T-72B1 m. 1985 level. Confidence about which is HIGH Added to this there is a light screening force around the ENY HQ and STRONG ENY AA units spread out around the area surrounding the ENY HQ. This likely also includes around 2 PLTs of T72s Finally an unknown number of ex-Iraqi T-55 Minebreaching tanks with plows have been seen in the AO. Confidence is HIGH There have been rumours that the UIF is trying to get a handful of Ex-Iraqi M1A1´s into the AO by rail. But we have NO firm Intel on that at this stage. Confidence about which is LOW to MEDIUM. Enemy COA From our INTEL sources and from what we have seen lately, the UIF will form these into Mixed COYs, and expected to attack in four columns. Confidence about that is MEDIUM to HIGH. BUT with rumours of a fifth column unsubstantiated but persistent. Confidence about which is LOW to MEDIUM. We expect the ENY to be experienced and their ammunition the best they can get. The Enemy is on the offence and have constructed no defences nor we do not expect any ENY Obstacles or minefields in your AO, attack vector and direction, confidence about that is HIGH. But we do however expect them to be aggressive and in a combat stance. From history of the ENY, then it is expected that they will stop and fall back if hit hard enough. Thus opening the way for our Counter attack. HQ have promised that other operations will deny the ENY of any further reinforcements from the SOUTH and EAST beyond what is described above. Confidence about that is HIGH. From SIGINT and knowing their SOP, then we know that the ENY have access to Artillery in substantial but unknown amounts. This might include a battery of BM-21s Friendly Forces. We have limited local air superiority, and therefore have 4 strike planes but no rotary wing support. This is primarily due to strong local Air defence around the ENY HQ to the Southeast. But also because Command is afraid of escalating the confrontation too fast. We have NO other friendly forces in our immediate vicinity, with the next line of defence - IF we fail and fall - further North West, and in weak positions. Our Taskforce Yeniçeri - Janissary consists of 4 x tank platoons of Leopard 2A4 as well as 4x mechanized infantry platoon of M113G3 with OWS, 1 HEAVY RECON PLT divided in 2 sections of 3 callsigns each of Leopard 1A5. We also have a tactical reserve of 2 PLT of M60 SABRA (Looks like M60A3(TTS)), 1 PLT of M113 TOW and 1 PLT of M113G3 with OWS. We also have 3 x 6 Tubes of 155mm SP howitzers, which have a full range of rounds including Two (2) FASCAM missions (self-destruct 30 mins) and 2 x 6 x 120 mm SP mortars (with the howitzers being further back, so off-map), as well as support assets from HQ Company (2 x (repair, 2 x supply and medical)). We have no Air Beyond the 4 strikeplanes due to heavy presence of ENY AA and AAA in AO, EXCEPT that we DO have an UAV (P-8). But do not push the UAV too far South it will surely be shot down (Reference Map trace) Our dismounted infantry from B and D COY is equipped with 2 x Anti-Tank teams (SPIKE MR) (Odds callsigns). Each MECHINF platoon in B COY thus has 2x Anti-Tank teams, the rest being issued with 2 x AT-4s and riflegrenades plus a medicteam, and are all considered Elite. Rules of Engagement. NOTHING IN THESE RULES OF ENGAGEMENT LIMITS YOUR RIGHT TO TAKE APPROPIATE ACTION TO DEFEND YOURSELF AND YOUR UNIT. A. You have the right to use force to proactively engage any and all ENY targets of opportunity. B. You are cleared to fire first on all hostile targets or targets with deemed hostile intent, including armed civilians. C. The force should be used under the circumstances and proportional to the threat. D. We are at war. Destruction of civilian property has been cleared by the local authorities if CO deems that there is a military value and goal in said destruction, including FIRES in urban areas. E. All Laws of War are to be observed. II. Mission Taskforce Yeniçeri/Janissary is to repulse ENY attacks from South. And then to go on the offence and destroy enemy defenders between PL Öldürmek/Alpha and PL Yikmak/Bravo, and if possible to Destroy ENY HQ to the Southeast. III. Execution Concept of the Operation: Taskforce Yeniçeri/Janissary with 4 PLTs in tactical reserve, will attack from the North and towards SOUTH, setting an attack by fire from PL Öldürmek/Alpha towards PL Yikmak/Bravo, and try to catch and isolate the ENY while they are out of formation and position. They have 2 FASCAM missions to assist in this goal along with limited Obstacles inclduing one (1) Minefield. They will also use own assets to defend FRIENDLY HQ and SP 1 from the Enemy. This will open the area for further offensive operations, disrupt the Enemys defences in the area and achieve our overall political goals in this stage, including blunting further ENY Offensive actions in the short run. Do not risk the integrity of your command by attacking the Enemy forward HQ the SOUTH UNLESS the TF CO is positive enough that this can achieved successfully and without compromising the integrity of his command. However you are encouraged to use initiative and ingenuity in executing the goals. Commanders Intent Purpose - The purpose of this operation is to attack, and then clear the Enemy forces and defeat their will to fight in this AO, while defending OWN HQ and Supply Point. Key Tasks 1. Defend Friendly HQ and SP 1 and repulse ENY Attacks 2. Attack from vicinity PL Öldürmek/Alpha towards PL Yikmak/Bravo destroying the ENY as you go. 3. If possible and sensible exploit any opportunities including attacking the ENY HQ to the South. End State Friendly Friendly forces postured on or in vicinity of PL Yikmak/Bravo; consolidated and prepared and able to continue operations towards the SOUTH and EAST. Enemy Enemy forces defeated or destroyed between PL Öldürmek/Alpha and PL Yikmak/Bravo, unable to support Enemy forces in the Southern part of the AO. Terrain All tactically commanding terrain features in friendly hands and cleared of enemy forces. Civilian Not relevant as all LOCAL inhabitants are evacuated Fires We have 3 x 6 Tubes of self-propelled 155 mm howitzers that will directly support this operations, from outside of the AO (offmap) and 2 x Six (6) 120 mm self-propelled Mortars for use. We also have 1 MLRS Strike on standby (No reloads). Finally we have an UAV (P-8), to assist with target identification and possibly BDA. 2 x 6 x Tubes of 120mm organic fires under TF CO control (P-1 and P-2) 3 x 6 x Tubes of 155 mm off-map fires under TF CO control, including 2 x FASCAM 1 x MLRS Strike Package (2 x 3 MLRS BM-21, P51 and P54), no reloads There are 12 Priority fire missions allocated. The following are our stores of Ammunition allocated for this mission: For the Self-propelled howitzers, and Per tube: 60 HE (Total 1080) NO Smoke 12 ICM (Total 216) For the SP MTR: Full load HE SprGr78 and SMK NbGr88 For the MLRS (BM-21): Full Load 9M521, NO reloads 12 CAS sorties were awarded during this targeting cycle of the ATO, with 4 strike planes. Be careful about using them in the SE of the AO due to strong anti-air capability near the ENY HQ. Aviation Nil, beyond strikeplanes on call. IV. Sustainment Supply TF will carry forward 2 x resupply vehicles. There are 1 Supply vehicle at SP1. No resupply possible beyond that. Maintenance TF will carry forward 2 x combat repair team (CRT), There are 1 x M88A1 MRV at SP1. Medical TF will carry forward 2 x foward aid station (FAS), There are 1 Medical vehicle at SP1 V. Command And Signal Sucession of Command Alpha-66 TF Commander Alpha-65 TF XO Bravo-66 MECHINF COY CO Alpha-11 1 PLT LDR/A Bravo-11 1 PLT LDR/B Signals No Change; as per unit SOP ALSO, and per new SOP: Here is a TEST scenario for the coming Sunday, download, install and verify that it will run. If not: contact us per above. Operation Mehmed TEST.sce

KANIUM SUNDAY 7th OF April 1800 GMT - Delay at Potzen by Tinfoilhate Where: Kanium TS : teamspeak3.i3d.net:10077 World Clock 1800 GMT Remember its now summertime in Europa if in doubt click link below World clock 1800 GMT IMPORTANT NOTICE: This SB session may be recorded with video and sound and uploaded, including to a public youtube channel. Everybody is Welcome: you don't have to belong to Kanium. We love playing with you all, the arranger and CO loves you even more if you sign up in advance briefing TIME 1800 LOCAL TIME WEATHER Overcast, 23C, rain expected in the next 120 minutes GENERAL Soviet forces have continued a general advance in our sector, along an axis stretching from COPPENBRUGGE, north of HAMELIN. It is expected they'll either turn north, through HACHMUHLEN, or west through the POTZEN gap. ENEMY The enemy to our immediate front consists of an armor battalion reinforced with mechanized troops, as well as supporting engineer and supply elements. The enemy force largely consists of T-72 tanks (likely T-72A) backed up by BMP-1 PCs. The situation in the air is a pitched battle at the moment, so do not discount the intervention of enemy air support, both fixed and rotary wing. FRIENDLY Our force consists of a cavalry squadron, 3 platoons of 3 x M60A3 TTS and 3 platoons of 4 x M113A2, the platoon HQ being 1 x M60A3 TTS, 1 x M113A2. We have attached two platoons of 4 x M901ITVs. Dismount elements are 1 x M47 Dragon team, 1 x M60A3 team. We have available 2 x 3 tubes of 155mm for fire support. 1 FASCAM mission is available, as well as some fixed-wing air support. Some fixed-wing can be made available if we're pressed hard, but due to heavy attrition and dense enemy local air defense, it's being held back unless absolutely necessary. We have adjacent elements to the north and south, should the eny decide to press forward in those directions. MISSION C SQUADRON shall DELAY the enemy between PL BASELINE and PL STOP until H+120. EXECUTION C SQUADRON shall DELAY the enemy between PL BASELINE and PL STOP until H+120, in order to facilitate the regroup of friendly forces to the west of HAMELIN. Ideal end state is the enemy advance halted between PL BASELINE and PL STOP, with minimal friendly and heavy enemy losses. FIRES/AVIATION One FIST-V is available to direct fires. 2 x 3 tubes 155mm, with HE, Smoke, ICM, and FASCAM missions available. 1 x Platoon Mortars. 2 x fixed-wing CAS missions. 2 x AH-1Q as a reserve. SUPPLY/SUSTAINMENT C SQUADRON has supply and sustainment available locally, but nothing beyond this. 1 x ARV, M113 Bandaid, 1 x Fuel, 1 x Supply. Engineers have been through the area, so we have some fighting positions prepared. COMMAND AND SIGNAL H66 - C SQD CO H65 - C SQD XO A66 A-Troop CO A65 A-Troop XO 1/A - A TROOP ARMOR 2/A - A TROOP MECH B66 B-Troop CO B65 B-Troop XO 1/B - B TROOP ARMOR 2/B - B TROOP MECH C66 C-Troop CO C65 C-Troop XO 1/C - C TROOP ARMOR 2/C - C TROOP MECH H4 - ITV PLT 1 H5 - ITV PLT 2 P1 - FIST-V FO P21 - Mortars R11 Cobras H71 CSS Plt This will be updated tomorrow

1CAD/KANIUM SUNDAY 28TH OF JAN 1900 UTC "FIRST CLASH, FIRST MISSION" BY 12ALFA Where: Kanium TS : teamspeak3.i3d.net:10077 World Clock 1900 UTC Open to everyone You dont need to be in one Scenario to play the next I suggest that players read the Background before playing for Immersion Players who have not been to Kanium TS before please come early so you can get setup as we have special setup and you need to get rights Briefing: NOVEMBER COMPANY ORAL ORDERS OC N Coy 3 RCR, 1 . Situation a. En Forces: 1 GTD is advancing steadily EAST to WEST hard on the heels of a withdrawing U.S. Force, b. Friendly Forces: 4 CMBG is deployed to stop the enemy advance; 3 RCR left, 1 R22eR right. c. Atts and Dets: In loc G11 (FOO from A Bty 1 RCHA) 7G (FC from Mor Pl) 2 Sect, Aslt Pnr Pl 4 and 5 sect, Armd Def Pl 1 and 2 Tp, B Sqd RCD 1/8G, 1/8G, AD Tp, 1 RCHA 2. Mission Coy will def assigned sector from 07/25/84,0330HRS 3. Execution a. General Outline: Two pis up, left 1 PI, right 3 PI, in depth 2 PI. Coy def posn centred on BLICKHEIM RIDGE WEST of FÖRCH facing east. B Sqn will superimpose its fire on our layout. We will provide intimate support to a B Sqn ambush in FAVORITE. b. 1 Pl (1) Grouping: In loc 4 sect. Armd Def Pl 1/8G, 2/8G. AD Tp FC (2) Task: Left forward pl, sector and arcs as laid out on our recce. c. 2 Pl (1) Grouping: Det one sect to under comd 1 Tp, B Sqn in FAVORITE initially. (2) Task: Depth pl, sector and arcs as laid out on our recce. Be prepared to conduct local counter-attacks into 4 or 6 Pl sector on order, d. 3 PI (1) Grouping: In loc 5 sect, Armd Def Pl. (2) Task: Right forward pi, sector and arcs as laid out on our recce. e. Coy HO: Dig in at assigned location, f. 2 Sect, Aslt Pnr Pl: Assist dig-in of Coy HQ. Assist pls in prep of obs and fd defences, g. Arty: FOO, c/s C11, will be with me. h. Coord Instrs (1) Timings: Main body arr def posn from 0315 hours. (2) Moves: Under comd 2ICs at each level, the move forward has already commenced. (3) Fire Plan: FOO will brief pl comds in their location. FPFs on my command only. (4) Pris Of Work: (a) Fire trench for every man to stage II. (b) Protective minefields, (c) Clearing arcs of fire, (d) Dig to stage III. (5) Deception/Concealment: Posn will be occupied at ni. No use of white li. 4. Service Support a. Ammo: 2 x maintenance ld of HMG and 84 mm HEAT to be delivered to pl posns ASP. b. Feeding: Commence hard rations on arrival on site. No fires. Tactical feeding when possible, c. Med: Ambulance w/Coy HQ; Med A to recce routes to UMS. d. Def Stores: Start w/basic Id; additional revetting materials will fol as time and tac sit permit. Make max use of locally aval materials. 5. Command and Signal a. Coy HQ GR b. Radio silence broken on contact only. Lift on order c/s 0. c. Each pl to maintain a runner at Coy HQ until line is laid, d. Passwords: Issued with SOI e. Nicknames: Ambush position around old castle FAVORITE is OLD KNIGHT.

Kanium Sunday 5th of NOV 1900 UTC "Flank Attack (M60)" by Apocalypse Where: Kanium TS : teamspeak3.i3d.net:10077 World Clock 1900 UTC Please notice the daytimes saving settings have change in europa Flank Attack (M60) by Apocalypse 1. SITUATION a. Enemy. The 1st Battalion of the 881st Brigade Tactical Group (BTG) is established in a deliberate defense along Eastern flank of the 881 BTG. Their current disposition is unknown, but they are composed of 6x Platoons of T-62 tanks, 6x Platoons of BMP-1's, 1x Recon platoon (BRDM-2), and 1x Platoon of 2S1 Artillery. b. Friendly forces will conduct an attack to defeat the 881 BTG, in order to allow friendly forces from 2nd Battalion to pass through our area of operations, along Highway 5. To the east, Team Apache will conduct an attack to fix the 2-881 BTG, while Team Kanium conducts an attack to destroy the 1-881 BTG: the destruction of the 1-881 BTG will expose the flanks of the 881 BTG and provide Team Bulldog an opening to assault through to destroy the remnants of 2-881 sa well as the BTG reserve, 3-881. 2. MISSION Team Kanium attacks to destroy the 1-881 BTG between PL BLACK and PL GOLD in order to pass friendly forces for follow on operations. 3. EXECUTION a. Purpose. The purpose of this operation is the destruction of the 1-881 BTG so that TEAM BULLDOG may attack to destroy the remainder of the 881 BTG. b. Key Tasks 1. Destroy 1-881 BTG 2. Seize OBJ BEAR 3. Pass Team BULLDOG to destroy the 2-881 and 3-881. c. End State i. Terrain. Objective BEAR is seized; The AO is cleared to pass TEAM BULLDOG. ii. Friendly: Friendly forces are established in a hasty defense along PL GOLD, prepared to safely pass follow-on forces. iii. Enemy: The 1-881 is destroyed between PL BLACK and PL GOLD; unable to interfere with follow-on friendly forces. iv. Civilian: Minimal collateral damage and disruption to the civilian way of life. d. Fires 6x Tubes of 120mm Mortar (organic) 3x Sorties of CAS (AH-64 w/ 2x Hellfires ea - "notional" CAS). Call-sign "Troublemaker" will begin their approach and engage targets of opportunity upon call (Trigger by A66/A65) then RTB

Kanium Sunday 29th of OCT 1900 UTC "Operation Steel Claw" by Apocalypse Where: Kanium TS : teamspeak3.i3d.net:10077 World clock 1900 UTC Please notice the daytimes saving settings have change in europa Operation Steel Claw by Apocalypse 1. SITUATION a. Enemy. An Armored Battalion from the 881th Brigade Tactical Group (BTG) is established in a deliberate defense along the Cay River, with strongholds in two vital towns along our Brigade's Axis of Advance. Their current disposition is unknown, but they are composed of 6x Platoons of T-55A tanks, 6x Platoons of BMP-1's, 1x Recon platoon (BRDM-2), and 1x Platoon of 2S1 Artillery. Additionally, the 1-881 has minelaying capabilities and may lay up to 3 medium sized minefields. b. Friendly forces will conduct an attack to defeat the 881 BTG, in order to allow friendly forces from 2nd Battalion to pass through our area of operations, along Highway 5. To the east, Team Apache will conduct an attack to fix the 2-881 BTG, and to our West, Team Bulldog will attack to fix the 3-881 BTG. Simultaneously, Team Kanium will attack to clear enemy forces along Highway 5 in order pass elements from 2nd Battalion that will continue their attack to the south to defeat the 882 BTG . 2. MISSION Team Kanium attacks to clear the 1-881 BTG between PL BLACK and PL GOLD in order to pass friendly forces for follow on operations. 3. EXECUTION a. Purpose. The purpose of this operation is to clear enemy forces from Highway 5 so that that follow-on forces have freedom of movement along the high-speed avenue of approach. b. Key Tasks 1. Clear 1-881 BTG 2. Seize OBJ PANTHER 3. Seize OBJ COUGAR c. End State i. Terrain. Objectives PANTHER & COUGAR are seized; Highway 5 is cleared for 2nd Battalion. ii. Friendly: Friendly forces are established in a hasty defense along PL GOLD, prepared to safely pass follow-on forces from 2nd Battalion. ii. Enemy: The 1-881 is cleared between PL BLACK and PL GOLD; unable to interfere with follow-on friendly forces. iii. Civilian: Minimal collateral damage and disruption to the civilian way of life. d. Fires 6x Tubes of 120mm Mortar (organic) 3x Sorties of CAS (AH-64 w/ 2x Hellfires ea - yes, I know this is not realistic or era-specific - but it works well as "notional" CAS). Call-sign "Troublemaker" will begin their approach and engage targets of opportunity upon call (Trigger by A66/A65) then RTB.

Hi Team A question for the Canadian and Danish Cold War experts: When did the M113(A1) TOW variants in your respective countries receive thermal imagers? It's hard to tell from my research. I'm guessing mid-80s through to early 90s latest but it would be good to have more specific timeframes if possible for existing and pipeline scenario work. Thanks in advance!

So turns out I could still make it today 8) We will be hosting a small game for whoever want to play. Units for the night will be 1a5dk, humwee tow, m113 etc. Show up on Kanium TS if you are bored. Scenario is an old kingtiger mission changed a bit.