Nov 20, 2023·edited Nov 20, 2023Liked by Bruce Ivar Gudmundsson
This grid coordinate has an error: Double Tree Road at point (175.45-162.8)... the northing should be 262.8.
That mission would suck. Following TLP instead of a proper 5 paragraph opord:
1.acknowledge mission was received
2. Issues WARNO to all companies, dispatch runner from S1 to 3/5 Marines to coordinate tie-in with their extreme left
3. Tentative plan:
Company G will fall into Compnay E trenches using the most concealed route, prepare for work, which commences at 2023 and ceases at Full moon rise when Germans can see the work. Trench to be waist deep and all spoil thrown to the front. Dig direction 100 degree to easting 175 then turn and dig 113 degrees toward Company F
Company F will proceed south west to the narrow draw adjacent to the 3/5 Marines a wait for darkness. After dark, the company will descend the draw, link up with 3/5 and our S1 runner and begin work immediately digging azimuth 295 toward Company G position and taking care to remain behind the concealing spur terrain feature to the north. Trench is to be waist deep only and all spoil to the front.
Company H will fall in on Company F positions and remain in overwatch/reserve.
The Battalion XO will relocate the HQ to ~174.6-261.7 in the woods behind Company H.
The Battalion Commander will conduct a leader recon and meet the Company F commander after dark near the 3/5 trenches.
The Sergeant Major will ensure all spades and pick are issued. Field telephone lines will be pre positioned immediately.
4. necessary Movement begins immediately
5. The Battalion commander and the operations office will reconnoiter the Company F digging area. The operations office will return to company F with any FRAGO.
6,7,8 The final order will be issued at 2100. if no orders are received by 2110, continue the mission
I’m stealing a D7 from the Engineers, unless I get caught then I’m in the Brig. have fun.
This grid coordinate has an error: Double Tree Road at point (175.45-162.8)... the northing should be 262.8.
That mission would suck. Following TLP instead of a proper 5 paragraph opord:
1.acknowledge mission was received
2. Issues WARNO to all companies, dispatch runner from S1 to 3/5 Marines to coordinate tie-in with their extreme left
3. Tentative plan:
Company G will fall into Compnay E trenches using the most concealed route, prepare for work, which commences at 2023 and ceases at Full moon rise when Germans can see the work. Trench to be waist deep and all spoil thrown to the front. Dig direction 100 degree to easting 175 then turn and dig 113 degrees toward Company F
Company F will proceed south west to the narrow draw adjacent to the 3/5 Marines a wait for darkness. After dark, the company will descend the draw, link up with 3/5 and our S1 runner and begin work immediately digging azimuth 295 toward Company G position and taking care to remain behind the concealing spur terrain feature to the north. Trench is to be waist deep only and all spoil to the front.
Company H will fall in on Company F positions and remain in overwatch/reserve.
The Battalion XO will relocate the HQ to ~174.6-261.7 in the woods behind Company H.
The Battalion Commander will conduct a leader recon and meet the Company F commander after dark near the 3/5 trenches.
The Sergeant Major will ensure all spades and pick are issued. Field telephone lines will be pre positioned immediately.
4. necessary Movement begins immediately
5. The Battalion commander and the operations office will reconnoiter the Company F digging area. The operations office will return to company F with any FRAGO.
6,7,8 The final order will be issued at 2100. if no orders are received by 2110, continue the mission