Full Mission Profile – Razor’s Edge
OPERATION: “RAZOR’S EDGE”
Situation:
Beginning in early 2008, with the help of the US Special Forces, the Colombian military targeted one of the regions most notorious Marxist guerrilla groups. This included a series of blows that left them leaderless and weakened due to political and military pressures, including an infiltration by commandos into their leadership structure which led to the freeing of 15 hostages.
Starting early this year, intelligence sources have reported that the guerrillas, in an effort to regain their strength, have increased their role in drug trafficking and have begun an aggressive campaign of kidnappings that include high level officials.
Approximately 1 week ago, four US officials were reported to have been stopped at gunpoint in Bogota by “men in uniform” and loaded into the back of a van. Witnesses said that the uniforms did not look like the Colombian military. No one claimed responsibility for the kidnapping until today.
Approximately 2 hours ago a letter arrived at the US embassy that stated that the guerrilla group was holding the officials and demanded a ransom of $2 Million a head. The letter stated that if the money was not delivered within 12 hours they would all be killed.
A trusted source has reported that the location of the hostages is at a small airfield within the jungle. The airfield is known for being a launching site for drugs. The source states that the Americans are inside a plane that is ready to take flight at the slightest sign of alarm.
Objective:
At nightfall, insert two light and fast 6-man assault teams to approach the airfield from the North and South. Move quickly to within visual distance of where the plane is suspected to be located. Coordinate reconnaissance of the plane and the airfield to determine the best plan for an assault and rescue.
After collecting enough information to ensure a safe rescue is possible, execute a two pronged assault.
Fire Team Alpha will hit the security forces positioned in nearby huts.
Fire Team Bravo will assault the aircraft security and disable the landing gear of the plane before boarding and freeing the hostages.
Both Fire Teams will escort the hostages to a safe location and call for Close Air Support, if needed, and extract helicopter.
Insertion:
Farm trucks will bring both fire teams to within about 5 miles of airfield.
Fire Team Alpha will approach from the South.
Fire Team Bravo will approach from the North.
Terrain is rough from both directions, although there are some trails that can be used. As Fire Teams approach the Airfield, the strategy for movement should be to move quickly for a short distance and then stop to assess situation.
Actions at the Objective:
Set up recon positions and observe all personnel movement and locations of and distances between targets.
Be prepared to move out after only a few minutes, or to wait for hours if necessary.
Use surprise and violence of action to assault the targets.
Fire Team Alpha – Hit the security forces structures hard with heavy fire and fragmentation devices. Move quickly from one to the other. Ensure all threats are eliminated by clearing each structure after assault.
Fire Team Bravo – Eliminate security personnel on the ground and gain access to the aircraft cabin. Eliminate any threats in the cabin and await confirmation from Alpha to escort hostages to safe location.
Extraction:
Escort hostages to safe location for helo pick up. Expect that additional guerrilla forces were alerted to the rescue and are on their way.
Call for Close Air Support as needed.
— FMP WORKOUT —
Insertion:
Run 3 miles with 25-35lbs assault pack or weight vest.
8 rounds of:
- Run 400 Meters
- 20 Squats
Actions at the Objective:
Rest for the recon for exactly 10 minutes. No more – No less.
Alpha –
4 Rounds of:
- Run 200 Meters
- 10 Clapping Push Up Burpees
4 Rounds of:
- Run 200 Meters
- 10 Tuck Jumps
Bravo –
4 Rounds of:
- Run 400 Meters
- 10 Pull Ups
- 10 Lunges (4-count exercise)
- 10 Kettlebell Swings
Extraction:
2 Mile Run with 35 – 50lbs sandbag. Carry on alternating shoulders as desired.
Notes:
Either do the Alpha or Bravo AAO – not both.
It is only through lightning speed and razor sharp accuracy that this mission will be successful.
When you think you need a break, think of the hostages in the plane – tied up and blindfolded. You probably don’t need to rest that bad.
Use the recon time to rehydrate and prepare the body for the assault.
Mission is Fictitious.
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