TITLE: KUWAITI AIRPORT -2-
BATTLEFIELD: lybia1 1030 1060 0 4 11 2
ENGAGEMENT: BLUE MISSION_BLUE_DEFEND_POS 0 0 0
OBJECTIVE: BLUE OBJECTIVE_THREEKRADIUS 1018 1043
ENGAGEMENT: RED MISSION_RED_BREAKTHRU 0 0 180
OBJECTIVE: RED OBJECTIVE_ONEKRADIUS 1018 1043
RUNAI: RED
SIDE: 0
MACHINE: 1
PLATOON: 0 1050 1080 90 6 1050 1080 3 4
ORDER_MODE_WAYPT:
PLATOON: 11 1055 1085 90 6 1055 1085 3 10
ORDER_MODE_WAYPT:
PLATOON: 27 1022 1041 0 8 1022 1041 3 23
ORDER_MODE_WAYPT:
PLATOON: 14 1023 1043 45 7 1021 1041 3 14
ORDER_MODE_WAYPT:
SUPPORT: 23 1020 1100 0 7 1020 1100 3 7
SUPPORT: 84 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3
PLATOON: 41 1060 1000 -135 8 1015 1045 1 1
LOGIC: LOGIC_TANK_ASSAULT
PLATOON: 41 1063 997 -135 3 1018 1042 1 2
LOGIC: LOGIC_TANK_ASSAULT
PLATOON: 41 1057 1003 -135 3 1012 1048 1 3
LOGIC: LOGIC_TANK_ASSAULT
PLATOON: 41 980 1010 135 3 1015 1050 1 4
LOGIC: LOGIC_TANK_ASSAULT
PLATOON: 41 982 1008 135 3 1017 1048 1 5
LOGIC: LOGIC_TANK_ASSAULT
PLATOON: 49 1020 990 180 3 1015 1042 1 6
LOGIC: LOGIC_MECH_ASSAULT
PLATOON: 41 1018 990 180 3 1013 1042 1 7
LOGIC: LOGIC_TANK_ASSAULT
PLATOON: 49 1022 990 180 3 1017 1042 1 8
LOGIC: LOGIC_MECH_ASSAULT
PLATOON: 98 1040 1030 180 9 1018 1040 1 9
LOGIC: LOGIC_PROBE
PLATOON: 98 1041 1030 180 9 1019 1040 1 10
LOGIC: LOGIC_PROBE
PLATOON: 98 1013 1025 180 9 1013 1042 1 11
LOGIC: LOGIC_PROBE
PLATOON: 98 1012 1025 180 9 1012 1042 1 12
LOGIC: LOGIC_PROBE
SUPPORT: 92 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 8
SUPPORT: 92 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 6
BRIEFING:
HISTORY
    1430 hours, 27 February, 1991, day G plus 3 of the ground war. The 1st Marine
Division, including the 1st Marine Tank Battalion, engage an Iraqi
counterattack on the approches to the Kuwaiti International Airport.
The resulting close range combat in the oil fire dimmed afternoon was
 the largest tank battle in U.S. Marine Corps history.

1.    SITUATION
A.  ENEMY FORCES
Intelligence estimates you will encounter an attack by elements of the 55th Mechanized Division. The attack is expected near the divisions forward command post.

B.  FRIENDLY FORCES
Friendly forces in this operation will consist of your M1 tank  platoon, and a LAV platoon. You are to relieve the Division Forward TOC, defended by an infantry platoon.

C.  SUPPORT UNITS
1)  Artillery: Access is granted to the following artillery assets:
     81mm Mortar Battery
2)  Aviation: The following aviation assets are operating in your area or are on call:
     Attack Helo section (Cobra)

2.    MISSION
Your team is to destroy any enemy units attacking the Divison TOC located at grid 017 049. Primary objective is to defend this command center with minimum casualties, while causing maximum damage to any enemy units.

3.    EXECUTION
Your Team will operate in zone defined by the following Phase Lines. Forward advance boundary lines is Phase Line 08 North. Flank sector boundaries are listed as 00 and 06 East. 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: Sword six.
   M1A2 Platoon: Sword
   LAV-25 Platoon: Saber
   Division TOC: Jaguar
   Infantry Platoon: Raven
   Cobra Section: Marlin
   Mortar Battery: Mace
