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Likely positions and blocks shown with potential killing zones as cross hatch. Expect coy+ at positions shown
Own Forces
Air asslt tps north and south of river now with AT, mortar and AD capability.
Recce approaching river from south. Amphibious
Four tank bns arriving in 45 mins. T80 not amphibious.
Two tank bn and two MR bn arriving in 90 mins. BMP are amphibious
Regimental arty 90 min, Div arty 150 min, BM21 rockets in 270 min. No smoke rounds. (only the mortars in this scenario have smoke, not sure whether that is by design or a loadout bug discussed in another thread)
No engr sp
Missile and flak AD out to max 9000m range
Constraints and Deductions
Six hours to achieve objectives, further units are 16 km from high value VP (9km likely contested). Need to move quickly and not get bogged down in attrition. Move fast, use cover, don’t bunch, deny observation.
No bridging and limited amphibious capability Must use existing bridges.
Air threat particularly on open ground at western side south of the river and around bridges. Need AD assets in position early.
Air asslt tps provide useful screen and AD defence.
Benefit of taking 500VP locations could be negated by loss of 2 x T80 at 225VP each.
6 tank and 2 MR bns means probably one bn per objective/enemy position.
Recce should not approach / assault likely enemy positions – too vulnerable. Stay back or use unopposed/secured bridge crossings. Amphibious possible but likely to be under observation.
Courses of Action
1. Broad front, multiple crossings. Slow, splits forces, dilutes arty sp, likely to lose to many units to meet VP targets. Discard.
2. Attack via western bridges. Open approaches, crossing too constrained and exits difficult. Discard.
3. Attack via central bridges. Some covered approaches, bridges spread, but urban areas suit infantry defence. Open country north of Rottenburg but dominating features need to be cleared to progress further. Closer to both high value VP locations. Consider.
4. Attack via eastern bridges. Reasonable approaches with some chokepoints. Numerous bridges. Tubingen urban area and surrounding terrain suits infantry defence. Progress north channelled into a river valley with further bridges and dominated by three features. Likely to be held/delayed and may be insufficient time to reach obj Dog. Discard.
5. Hybrid COA 3 and 4. Possible but dilutes forces and does not solve COA 4 mobility constraints.
COA 3 selected.