TITLE: 73 EASTING -3-
BATTLEFIELD: iraq 690 980 0 0 3 1
ENGAGEMENT: BLUE MISSION_BLUE_CONTACT 0 0 270
ENGAGEMENT: RED MISSION_RED_DEFEND_INDEPTH 0 0 90
RUNAI: RED
SIDE: 0
MACHINE: 1
PLATOON: 79 662 985 -90 3 652 985 3 2
ORDER_MODE_WAYPT:
PLATOON: 1 660 983 -90 4 650 983 3 6
ORDER_MODE_WAYPT:
PLATOON: 1 660 987 -90 3 650 987 3 12
ORDER_MODE_WAYPT:
PLATOON: 9 667 980 -90 3 657 980 3 0
ORDER_MODE_WAYPT:
PLATOON: 9 668 990 -90 4 658 990 3 0
ORDER_MODE_WAYPT:
PLATOON: 98 682 998 0 9 682 999 1 23
PLATOON: 98 683 998 0 9 683 999 1 22
PLATOON: 41 704 980 90 7 704 980 1 20
ORDER_MODE_WAYPT:
ORDER_FORM_EXTLINE:
PLATOON: 41 704 985 90 7 704 985 1 19
ORDER_MODE_WAYPT:
ORDER_FORM_EXTLINE:
PLATOON: 41 704 990 90 7 704 990 1 18
ORDER_MODE_WAYPT:
ORDER_FORM_EXTLINE:
PLATOON: 41 727 982 -45 6 727 982 1 17
PLATOON: 41 729 982 45 6 729 982 1 16
PLATOON: 41 727 984 -135 6 727 984 1 15
PLATOON: 41 729 984 135 6 729 984 1 14
PLATOON: 41 715 995 -45 2 715 995 1 13
PLATOON: 41 720 995 -45 2 720 995 1 12
PLATOON: 41 725 995 -45 2 725 995 1 11
PLATOON: 47 717 996 -45 2 717 996 1 10
BRIEFING:
HISTORY
    1525 hours, 26 February, 1991, day G+2 of the ground war. Eagle Troop, 2nd Cavalry Squadron, 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment has orders to find the Iraqi armor and pin it in place, allowing the 1st and 3rd armored Divisions to pass through and destroy it. So much for the plan.
1.    SITUATION
A.  ENEMY FORCES
Intelligence estimates you will encounter elements of the 18th Brigade of the Tawakalna Republican Guards division.

B.  FRIENDLY FORCES
Friendly forces in this operation will consist of the troop HQ section of  M1A2 tanks, two M1 tank  platoons, and two  M3A3 Bradley CFV Sections.

C.  SUPPORT UNITS
1)  Artillery: No artillery assets are available.
2)  Aviation:  No aircraft assets are available.

2.    MISSION
Eagle Troop is to transit the given operational area and neutralize all enemy opposition encountered. Once Phase Line 70 Easting is reached the team will halt and await further orders. Phase Lines are for orientation purposes only. Primary objective is the destruction of enemy advanced elements with minimum casualties.

3.    EXECUTION
Your Team will operate in zone defined by the following Phase Lines. Forward advance boundary lines is Phase Line 70 Easting. North and South sector boundaries are listed as 97 and 00 South. Overlays and mission data downloaded to all units' IVIS. Platoon leaders update and send to subordinate units after this briefing.

4.    SERVICE SUPPORT
     A.   Class I, Class III and Class V supplies are to be secured prior to jump off in accordance with SOP.
     B.   Maintenance collection point and procedures will be in accordance with SOP.
     C.   Medical evacuation and procedures will be in accordance with SOP.

5.    COMMAND AND SIGNAL:
Unit call signs for this operation are listed below:
   Battalion HQ: Gunslinger
   Team Command: Eagle six.
   M1A2 Platoon: White
   M1A2 Platoon: Green
   M3A3 Platoon: Red
