BREAKAWAY 3
Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2025 2:31 pm
Execution
Concept – punch a hole, exploit, move quickly to secure dominating positions, then push through to rear areas and disrupt and dislocate. First wave push through Bear, secure Rat, Moose, Elk and Fox. Follow on forces – 1 tank bn to secure valley north of Fox then 1 tank and 1 MR bn push through and left hook to approach Dog from north (force benefits from surprise). 2nd MR Bn clears any remnants from Bear and holds as reserve.
Tasks
Air Asslt – units north of river secure flanks around Neustetten and Wurmlingen, probe east to Hirshau. Units south over river force crossing under cover of smoke and with arty sp to displace defenders on river bank in Rottingen.
Recce – observe from high ground south of river then cross when route is cleared and set up OP on Moose and Elk to detect counter attacks.
Tank bn 1 – punch through Bear and secure Rat. Be prepared to stop counter attacks from east.
Tank bn 2 – pass through Bear and secure Moose. Be prepared to stop counter attacks from east.
Tank bn 3 – pass through Bear and secure Elk. Be prepared to stop counter attacks from east.
Tank bn 4 – pass through Bear and secure Fox. Be prepared to stop counter attacks from east.
Tank bn 5 – pass through Bear and secure valley north of Fox for passage of Tank Bn 5 and MR bn 1. Be prepared to stop counter attacks from north.
MR bn 1 – Secure and hold Bear. Be prepared to stop counter attacks from west.
Tank bn 6 – Drive north of Fox, swing west and assault Dog from north.
MR bn 2 – Drive north of Fox, swing west and assault Dog from north.
Arty – see barrage plan rolling northwards AD – cover open ground and approaches to river crossings then move north.
Concept – punch a hole, exploit, move quickly to secure dominating positions, then push through to rear areas and disrupt and dislocate. First wave push through Bear, secure Rat, Moose, Elk and Fox. Follow on forces – 1 tank bn to secure valley north of Fox then 1 tank and 1 MR bn push through and left hook to approach Dog from north (force benefits from surprise). 2nd MR Bn clears any remnants from Bear and holds as reserve.
Tasks
Air Asslt – units north of river secure flanks around Neustetten and Wurmlingen, probe east to Hirshau. Units south over river force crossing under cover of smoke and with arty sp to displace defenders on river bank in Rottingen.
Recce – observe from high ground south of river then cross when route is cleared and set up OP on Moose and Elk to detect counter attacks.
Tank bn 1 – punch through Bear and secure Rat. Be prepared to stop counter attacks from east.
Tank bn 2 – pass through Bear and secure Moose. Be prepared to stop counter attacks from east.
Tank bn 3 – pass through Bear and secure Elk. Be prepared to stop counter attacks from east.
Tank bn 4 – pass through Bear and secure Fox. Be prepared to stop counter attacks from east.
Tank bn 5 – pass through Bear and secure valley north of Fox for passage of Tank Bn 5 and MR bn 1. Be prepared to stop counter attacks from north.
MR bn 1 – Secure and hold Bear. Be prepared to stop counter attacks from west.
Tank bn 6 – Drive north of Fox, swing west and assault Dog from north.
MR bn 2 – Drive north of Fox, swing west and assault Dog from north.
Arty – see barrage plan rolling northwards AD – cover open ground and approaches to river crossings then move north.