Exercise Iron Tiger CPX (End)

[Aeyariss]

Is my ORBAT a bit too big then?

Honestly, you alone can wipe GENERAL SOETAR and the rest of USN can take a vacation in Bali. Yep, overkill.

[Tangaliro]

Is my ORBAT a bit too big then?

Honestly, you alone can wipe GENERAL SOETAR and the rest of USN can take a vacation in Bali. Yep, overkill.

Alright,the amount you suggest?

[Aeyariss]

Alright,the amount you suggest?

With total force around 14,000-25,000 should be OK. As per those naval forces, I won't look too much, as this will focus more on land warfare.

[Aeyariss]

WHITE ROSE ARMY ACADEMY

Current Topic: Strategic Thinking and Advance Military RolePlay
Unit: United Socialist Nations
Type of Unit: Military Alliance*

What do we know and what don't we know about the enemy?

What process do we have to do conduct in order to gain more information?

What strategic considerations must be taken in before USN can launch invasion?

What operational considerations must be taken in before USN can begin invasion?

What tactical considerations have to be think through first?

What is your roles in this mission? What is your allied roles in this mission?

What kind of preparation needed to be done?

What kind of forces do you need to get this mission done?

If you are the commander in chief, how will you lead and achieve this mission?

Anyone else wishes to try this assessment, before I start replying to others?

[Topkekkia]

• What do we know and what don't we know about the enemy?
• What process do we have to do conduct in order to gain more information?
• What strategic considerations must be taken in before USN can launch invasion?
• What operational considerations must be taken in before USN can begin invasion?
• What tactical considerations have to be think through first?
• What is your roles in this mission? What is your allied roles in this mission?
• What kind of preparation needed to be done?
• What kind of forces do you need to get this mission done?
• If you are the commander in chief, how will you lead and achieve this mission?

We know that the enemy numbers at least forty thousand strong, possessing some airforce and navy. What we don't know, however, is where the enemy is. Hostile ships can be spotted with AWACS, and smaller targets can be seen with visual confirmation by jets and drones. We must first know where the enemy is, and how we shall rout the enemy upon landing. The number and position of troops needs to be known before an invasion can be undertaken. The role of the USN is to liberate the nation of United Timor from the rule of Soetar. To accomplish this goal, logistics ships must be ready to support friendly troops on the ground, as well as using air support and missiles to clear areas of hostiles for friendly troops. As commander in chief, I would first assault a beach, using helicopters to transport troops to destroy enemy forces from the rear, beginning a two front battle. Following that, a FOB should be made, and from there, a campaign of airstrikes followed by military occupation should follow.

[Tangaliro]

[ASSESSMENT 1]

• What do we know and what don't we know about the enemy?
• What process do we have to do conduct in order to gain more information?
• What strategic considerations must be taken in before USN can launch invasion?
• What operational considerations must be taken in before USN can begin invasion?
• What tactical considerations have to be think through first?
• What is your roles in this mission? What is your allied roles in this mission?
• What kind of preparation needed to be done?
• What kind of forces do you need to get this mission done?
• If you are the commander in chief, how will you lead and achieve this mission?

We know their numbers and basic informations of equipments,however,we lack knowledge on their positions,tactics,trainings,how good those equipments are and whether they are supported by the people.

Still,we may be able to check if theres any underground resistance we can rely on for a few more informations apart from spying with our forces' recons.

An important operational consideration USN must take is whether we can ensure we have moral high ground,or else,we may not be able to gain international supports.Also,we must consider whether the new regime gets supports from it's people,it will have a huge factor in whether we can win this war,those who fight without the support of the people are destined to lose.

I will try to clear up the beach with artillery support,join in the shoreline assault,but as we push inland,I would like to take the role of communicating with the locals and ensure their support on our side.Humanitarian aids,local self-defense force's training and recruitment,all included.

About preparation,obvious,supplies,forces,extra supplies,propagandas,thats all,simple at it's best.

Obviously navy,airforce and marines,accompanied with some mechanized infantries,vehicles should be amphibious due to the relatively swampy terrain of Indonesia's nature.I also need units that are good at communicating with locals and are specialized in jungle and urban warfares.

We shall take the shorelines,blockade the seas,recruit locals to support and fight for us,and at last push toward victory.Meanwhile,naval and air supremacy must be protected.

[Tangaliro]

I suggest we try to spend some forces to capture Dili first,as it is their capital,meanwhile,we should spend another bunch of forces to secure nearby island territories of Timor for a standing ground in the combat zone,where ground force artilleries will be able to cover some parts of the mainland.Afterward we can push bit by bit inland.

[Aeyariss]

I suggest we try to spend some forces to capture Dili first,as it is their capital,meanwhile,we should spend another bunch of forces to secure nearby island territories of Timor for a standing ground in the combat zone,where ground force artilleries will be able to cover some parts of the mainland.Afterward we can push bit by bit inland.

If Sharko agrees, BLUFOR can do it.

Going to be busy next week; won't be online regularly. Sharko is CO-OP.

[Aeyariss]

We know that the enemy numbers at least forty thousand strong, possessing some airforce and navy. What we don't know, however, is where the enemy is. Hostile ships can be spotted with AWACS, and smaller targets can be seen with visual confirmation by jets and drones. We must first know where the enemy is, and how we shall rout the enemy upon landing. The number and position of troops needs to be known before an invasion can be undertaken. The role of the USN is to liberate the nation of United Timor from the rule of Soetar. To accomplish this goal, logistics ships must be ready to support friendly troops on the ground, as well as using air support and missiles to clear areas of hostiles for friendly troops. As commander in chief, I would first assault a beach, using helicopters to transport troops to destroy enemy forces from the rear, beginning a two front battle. Following that, a FOB should be made, and from there, a campaign of airstrikes followed by military occupation should follow.

We know their numbers and basic informations of equipments,however,we lack knowledge on their positions,tactics,trainings,how good those equipments are and whether they are supported by the people. Still,we may be able to check if theres any underground resistance we can rely on for a few more informations apart from spying with our forces' recons. An important operational consideration USN must take is whether we can ensure we have moral high ground,or else,we may not be able to gain international supports.Also,we must consider whether the new regime gets supports from it's people,it will have a huge factor in whether we can win this war,those who fight without the support of the people are destined to lose. I will try to clear up the beach with artillery support,join in the shoreline assault,but as we push inland,I would like to take the role of communicating with the locals and ensure their support on our side.Humanitarian aids,local self-defense force's training and recruitment,all included. About preparation,obvious,supplies,forces,extra supplies,propagandas,thats all,simple at it's best. Obviously navy,airforce and marines,accompanied with some mechanized infantries,vehicles should be amphibious due to the relatively swampy terrain of Indonesia's nature.I also need units that are good at communicating with locals and are specialized in jungle and urban warfares. We shall take the shorelines,blockade the seas,recruit locals to support and fight for us,and at last push toward victory.Meanwhile,naval and air supremacy must be protected.

*Evaluation coming*
Anyone else? Or this is the entire USN Strike Force?

[Aeyariss]

CONDUCTING MILITARY CAMPAIGN AND HIGH LEVEL ADVANCE MILITARY ROLEPLAY
Level: Advance

PHASE I (Planning)

Without proper planning any military campaign is guaranteed to end up as a Charlie Foxtrot. (What more than a sudden, zero-planning military campaign?)

So what do we do in this phase?

1. The most important thing is to conduct a throughout planning; overall commander in charge of the campaign must lay down the ultimate goal and set the primary objective in which all effort and action is conducted to achieve such goal.
   
2. Begin with the end in mind, then start planning backward: For example, the exercise scenario in this Iron Tiger is to liberate TIMOR LESTE BY DEFEATING SOETAR ARMED FORCES and that is the main objective for this entire military campaign.
   
3. Considering the nature of the enemy; naturally this falls under a classic conventional military campaign. To defeat a conventional forces, this campaign requires offensive actions against SOETAR forces and thus Order of Battle for the invader must be planned based on the need of this mission. The main effort will require a solid ground invasion supported by naval and air elements. (Does the current ORBAT is more suitable for land operations or ground operations?)
   
4. Important Operational level consideration is the method of insertion for the invasion force. Since the terrain is an island, land invasion is off, and the only viable method of troops insertion is either via aerial assault or amphibious assault. (Commanders of this campaign must understand the terrain first.)
   
   
   If the commander chooses aerial insertion; how many strategic transport is needed to launch the first wave of aerial landings/assault?)
   If the commander chooses amphibious insertion; how many amphibious landings, how many landing crafts is needed to transport the first wave of the amphibious landings/assault?
5. Key consideration here is also the logic of logistic; in a high level of realistic war roleplay; troops doesn't just appears out of nowhere; they are transported by strategic mobility unit like amphibious vessels and strategic airlift aircraft. Simply have troops appears on the battlefield is a no-go as it shows lack of tactical understanding and is simply a poor form of RolePlaying abilities.
   
   How realistic is the current ORBAT? Can it hold the entire invasion force? How many tanks can be fitted in a single amphibious vessel? How many battalions can be stationed in one amphibious vessels? In high intensity operations, how many days can your naval force support land bombardment missions? Guided precision land attack missiles are not finite on board a modern naval vessel, they do run out of missile and will have to refit and rearmed.
6. The invasion force requires a staging ground. Ground elements must be gathered somewhere close to the Area of Operations and must be secured from enemy, preferably on some allied controlled island or the entire naval fleet is secured in the open ocean near the enemy held territory. Naturally in order to land the amphibious forces, the fleet must close in to the enemy held territories (and risk getting pounded by the coastal defenses and enemy air support - which is another considerations).
7. Commander must ensure to the adherence of the principles of warfare:
   Objective – Direct every military operation toward a clearly defined, decisive and attainable objective. The ultimate military purpose of war is the destruction of the enemy's ability to fight and will to fight.
   
   Offensive – Seize, retain, and exploit the initiative. Offensive action is the most effective and decisive way to attain a clearly defined common objective. Offensive operations are the means by which a military force seizes and holds the initiative while maintaining freedom of action and achieving decisive results. This is fundamentally true across all levels of war.
   
   Mass – Mass the effects of overwhelming combat power at the decisive place and time. Synchronizing all the elements of combat power where they will have decisive effect on an enemy force in a short period of time is to achieve mass. Massing effects, rather than concentrating forces, can enable numerically inferior forces to achieve decisive results, while limiting exposure to enemy fire.
   
   Economy of Force – Employ all combat power available in the most effective way possible; allocate minimum essential combat power to secondary efforts. Economy of force is the judicious employment and distribution of forces. No part of the force should ever be left without purpose. The allocation of available combat power to such tasks as limited attacks, defense, delays, deception, or even retrograde operations is measured in order to achieve mass elsewhere at the decisive point and time on the battlefield. ...
   
   Maneuver – Place the enemy in a position of disadvantage through the flexible application of combat power. Maneuver is the movement of forces in relation to the enemy to gain positional advantage. Effective maneuver keeps the enemy off balance and protects the force. It is used to exploit successes, to preserve freedom of action, and to reduce vulnerability. It continually poses new problems for the enemy by rendering his actions ineffective, eventually leading to defeat. ...
   
   Unity of Command – For every objective, seek unity of command and unity of effort. At all levels of war, employment of military forces in a manner that masses combat power toward a common objective requires unity of command and unity of effort. Unity of command means that all the forces are under one responsible commander. It requires a single commander with the requisite authority to direct all forces in pursuit of a unified purpose.
   
   Security – Never permit the enemy to acquire unexpected advantage. Security enhances freedom of action by reducing vulnerability to hostile acts, influence, or surprise. Security results from the measures taken by a commander to protect his forces. Knowledge and understanding of enemy strategy, tactics, doctrine, and staff planning improve the detailed planning of adequate security measures.
   
   Surprise – Strike the enemy at a time or place or in a manner for which he is unprepared. Surprise can decisively shift the balance of combat power. By seeking surprise, forces can achieve success well out of proportion to the effort expended. Surprise can be in tempo, size of force, direction or location of main effort, and timing. Deception can aid the probability of achieving surprise.
   
   Simplicity – Prepare clear, uncomplicated plans and concise orders to ensure thorough understanding. Everything in war is very simple, but the simple thing is difficult. To the uninitiated, military operations are not difficult. Simplicity contributes to successful operations. Simple plans and clear, concise orders minimize misunderstanding and confusion. Other factors being equal, parsimony is to be preferred.[US Version]

[Tangaliro]

So,Aey,what is your comment on our answers? :3

[Sharko Federation]

I suggest we try to spend some forces to capture Dili first,as it is their capital,meanwhile,we should spend another bunch of forces to secure nearby island territories of Timor for a standing ground in the combat zone,where ground force artilleries will be able to cover some parts of the mainland.Afterward we can push bit by bit inland.

Hmm,

Maybe Tangliroan forces take Dili, while Topkekian and Sharkan forces take back the Ambeno Enclave? (The former socialist area)

[Aeyariss]

Hmm,
Maybe Tangliroan forces take Dili, while Topkekian and Sharkan forces take back the Ambeno Enclave? (The former socialist area)

Enemy ORBAT is obtained, *let's say intelligence gathering is conducted already* at least now you guys know what USN is facing.

Start coming up with an operational plan.

This will be your 2nd Assessment.

GREATER TIMOR SELF DEFENSE FORCES

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ARMY

1st Division (14,000+)

- Headquarters & Services Battalion (700+)
- 1x Special Forces Battalion (400+)
- 1x Combat Engineer Battalion (700+)
- 1x Field Engineer Battalion (700+)
- 1x Signals Company (UAV, ESM, ECCM, ECM) (200+)
- 1x Military Police Battalion (700+)
- 1x Field Medical Company (200+)
- 3x Mechanized Infantry Regiment (6,300+)
- 1x Armored Regiment (60x MBTs, 1,200+)
- 1x Air Defense Regiment (60x SPAAG, 1,200+)
- 1x Army Air Wing - Tactical Lift (18x, 300+)
- 1x Army Air Wing - Attack (18x, 300+)
- 1x 105mm Howitzer (SP) Regiment (18x, 400+)
- 1x 155mm Howitzer (SP) Regiment (18x, 400+)
-1x 200mm MLRS Regiment (18x, 400+)

2nd Division (14,000+)

- Headquarters & Services Battalion (700+)
- 1x Special Forces Battalion (400+)
- 1x Combat Engineer Battalion (700+)
- 1x Field Engineer Battalion (700+)
- 1x Signals Company (UAV, ESM, ECCM, ECM) (200+)
- 1x Military Police Battalion (700+)
- 1x Field Medical Company (200+)
- 3x Mechanized Infantry Regiment (6,300+)
- 1x Armored Regiment (60x MBTs, 1,200+)
- 1x Air Defense Regiment (60x SPAAG, 1,200+)
- 1x Army Air Wing - Tactical Lift (18x, 300+)
- 1x Army Air Wing - Attack (18x, 300+)
- 1x 105mm Howitzer (SP) Regiment (18x, 400+)
- 1x 155mm Howitzer (SP) Regiment (18x, 400+)
-1x 200mm MLRS Regiment (18x, 400+)

10th Independent Regiment

-1x Tactical Rocket Regiment (1,200+, 36x assorted Missile Launcher)

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AIR FORCE

- 11th SU-30 Multirole Squadron (18x)
- 1st SU-35 Fighter Squadron (18x)
- 24th SU-30 Multirole Squadron (18x)
- 3rd EA-18G Growler Electronic Warfare Squadron (12x)
- 1x EC Hawkeye AEWC Sqn (10x)
- 1x Tactical Lift Medium Transport Wing (36x)

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NAVY (1,200+)

- 3x Guided Missile Frigate
- 2x Hunter Killer Submarine
- 10x Fast Attack Boat (Missile)

[Tangaliro]

I suggest we try to spend some forces to capture Dili first,as it is their capital,meanwhile,we should spend another bunch of forces to secure nearby island territories of Timor for a standing ground in the combat zone,where ground force artilleries will be able to cover some parts of the mainland.Afterward we can push bit by bit inland.

Hmm,

Maybe Tangliroan forces take Dili, while Topkekian and Sharkan forces take back the Ambeno Enclave? (The former socialist area)

Though my force is huge and battle-hardened,I am not that confident on taking down the probably-heavily guarded capital single-handed,I would suggest either back me up with air support,gather a few more informations or let me take some less guarded parts of Timor for setting up artillery supports first.

If possible,I would require a few more details on the nation,like where is the industrial hearts and agricultural sectors of the nation,and if possible,logistic routes.That will be vital if I ever want to make up a useful plan to take down Dili.

[Aeyariss]

So,Aey,what is your comment on our answers? :3

We know their numbers and basic informations of equipments,however,we lack knowledge on their positions,tactics,trainings,how good those equipments are and whether they are supported by the people.

You showed some understanding of Operational Level (Local support, disposition) and Tactical Level (training, weapons, position) considerations; however, don't forget wider Strategic Level consideration: Who outside of the Area of Operations is supporting the enemy at the International Level? Why is the enemy invading then? (On Allied side) Who is supporting USN? What is USN overall policy regarding this war? A war can always be analyzed at three levels (Strategic-Operational-Tactical). Yet by this answer, you forget about defining the battlespace, always understand the terrain and the overall theater of operations. (Does the region, as a whole, is more advantageous to the defender or to USN?)

Key Considerations at all three levels also includes information on:

• ENEMY
• OWN FORCES,
• ALLIED FORCES,
• NEUTRAL FORCES,
• TERRAIN,
• GEOPOLITICS

Still,we may be able to check if theres any underground resistance we can rely on for a few more informations apart from spying with our forces' recons.

Indeed, no better asset then the local own resistance, always use whatever asset you can have and use intelligence throughout the campaign.

An important operational consideration USN must take is whether we can ensure we have moral high ground,or else,we may not be able to gain international supports.Also,we must consider whether the new regime gets supports from it's people,it will have a huge factor in whether we can win this war,those who fight without the support of the people are destined to lose.

Good points, this is called gaining Situational Awareness on the Enemy and Perseverance of Morale. However, not limited to this only.

I will try to clear up the beach with artillery support,join in the shoreline assault,but as we push inland,I would like to take the role of communicating with the locals and ensure their support on our side.Humanitarian aids,local self-defense force's training and recruitment,all included.

Question: What kind of artillery support? Land based? Naval guns? Amphibious assault? In which area of the island and on what target? Locals are pretty divided; on the west they're Pro Soetar, and on the East where the former TIMOR LESTE use to be are under occupation. Humanitarian aid divert resources from military operations (also a considerations, training also divert resources from combat operations, do ensure enough forces to complete all task?)

About preparation,obvious,supplies,forces,extra supplies,propagandas,thats all,simple at it's best.

Lack of planning and considerations.

Obviously navy,airforce and marines,accompanied with some mechanized infantries,vehicles should be amphibious due to the relatively swampy terrain of Indonesia's nature.I also need units that are good at communicating with locals and are specialized in jungle and urban warfares.

Very well, create ORBAT on this and we will test in the training simulation.

We shall take the shorelines,blockade the seas,recruit locals to support and fight for us,and at last push toward victory.Meanwhile,naval and air supremacy must be protected.

Please create an invasion plan based on this,

Questions: How to neutralize the enemy defenses? commander.

[Aeyariss]

Use METT-TC to Analyze Your Mission

M What is your mission? Consider your mission as your commander has given
it to you. Consider the context of your mission in light of the commander’s
intent two command levels higher than you. In other words, if you are a
platoon leader, what does your battalion commander want to accomplish?
Identify the step-by-step tasks you and your unit must accomplish to
complete the mission. You will write your restated mission ensuring you
cover the five Ws (who, what, where, when, why) and how.

E What do you know about the enemy? Who are you up against? Consider
the type, size, organization, tactics, and equipment of enemy forces. Identify
their most likely course of action and their most dangerous course of action.

T How will terrain and weather affect your mission? Use the acronym OAKOC,to evaluate the effects of
terrain and weather on your upcoming mission, as well as how the terrain
and weather will affect the enemy.

T What troops do you have? Consider your Soldiers’ strength, numbers, and
weapons. Consider the capabilities of any attached units. Assign tasks
appropriate to the number of Soldiers in each subelement.

T How much time do you have? Use your time wisely. Allocate your time based
on your plan and any possible changes to the situation. Adhere to the onethird,
two-thirds rule to help you prioritize your tasks that must be completed
versus those that you must set aside due to time constraints.

C How will your mission affect civilians? Consider the population, the culture,
and the leaders. For example, churches, temples, mosques, and other places
of worship have had a respected status for centuries. The success of your
mission may depend on the goodwill of the civilian population.

[Aeyariss]

Use OAKOC to Evaluate the Effects of Terrain and Weather

O Observation and fields of fire. What can you see throughout your area? What fields of fire will
you have in terms of maximum effective range, grazing fire, and the arming range and time of
flight for anti-armor weapons? How will the weather affect your visibility? The enemy’s visibility?

A Avenues of approach. An avenue of approach is a route or axis of advance to an objective
or to key terrain. You must always consider speed versus protection when selecting avenues
of approach.

If you are attacking, which avenues of approach will give your Soldiers their greatest protection?
Which avenues of approach will place you and your Soldiers at your enemy’s most vulnerable
spot? Which avenue of approach offers the best speed to enhance the element of surprise?
How will the light and weather affect your ability to move, shoot, and communicate along
your avenue of approach?

If you are defending, which is the enemy’s most probable avenue of approach? Which avenue
of approach would be the most deadly to your defense? Do you have the right weapons to
cover the enemy’s most probable or deadliest avenue of approach? Anticipate what the enemy
may do. Ask yourself, “If I were attacking, how would I do it?” How will the light and weather
affect the enemy’s ability to shoot, move, and communicate on the avenue of approach?
Which avenues of approach can you select that will support a counterattack?

K Key and decisive terrain. What terrain in your area of operation, if controlled by you or the
enemy, would give a marked advantage during the fight? Where is the high ground and does
it afford a tactical or strategic advantage? Is any of the key terrain decisive terrain? How will
the weather or light affect your ability to seize, secure, or defend key and decisive terrain?

O Obstacles. If you are attacking, what existing or man-made objects will restrict your ability
to maneuver? If you are defending, what existing or man-made objects can you use to tie in
with your defensive plan? How will the light and weather affect the obstacle’s ability to disrupt,
turn, fix, or block the enemy?

C Cover and concealment. What terrain will protect you and your Soldiers from direct and
indirect fire (cover) and from aerial and ground observation (concealment)? How will the light
or weather aid or hinder your cover and concealment?

[Tangaliro]

Regarding the question,

It is very simple,target enemy navies as top priority,try to engage and neutralize all in naval combats before landing operations,then we shall be clear for shelling.

From this part on,we shall thoroughly blow up every shoreline military positions with cannons and cruise missiles or occupy them with SOF operations to reduce coastline resistance threat.

Then,we shall ensure the blockade of sea,starts propaganda warfare on the shorelines,encourage civic resistance in Timor,and eventually cooperate with the underground resistance and start our landing when enemy coast defense are on threat-free level.If the size of the socialist resistance forces on our side are big enough,we may be able to sandwich the coast defense forces during the landing operation and take them by surprise.

Liberation of nearby cities should rest mainly on local guerrillas with our air supports,as they know the local terrain and situations better,our forces can aid them on a limited scale after we can establish a stable contact with their headquarter.

Once we manage to gain a foothold on Timor,the most important thing to do is to eliminate all possible air threats nearby,capture or destroy their airports to reduce their air deployment efficiency.That shall ensure our air supremacy.

From that on,we must prioritize taking strategic positions like industrial cities and agricultural centres to ensure logistics and supply.From this part on we can recruit locals to aid on our defense,then we shall push west bit by bit.Meanwhile,all logistic route of the enemy,whenever and wherever possible,must be cut.

At this point,local enemies are already seriously crippled,spare forces should focus on possible external threats and the fortification of captured areas.The remaining parts of the campaign will be dealt with by professional SOFs,mainly focusing on attacking critical positions of the enemy like their capital and resource production sectors,meanwhile,continue the propaganda brainwash campaign against the west,encourage insurgency and revolutions inside their territories,and let the locals do the job for us.

[Tangaliro]

By the way,how good are the enemy on space warfare like satellites and anti-satellite ability?

[Aeyariss]

By the way,how good are the enemy on space warfare like satellites and anti-satellite ability?

Minimal. Mostly for military communication and target acquisitions, anti sat is nonexistant.

[Topkekkia]

A proposition: Topkekkian shock troops lead the way into Metinaro, allowing allied forces to follow up. This area has wide fields of fire, and will provide access to the nearby mountains for a quick assault on Dili from above while naval and aerial forces can bombard from sea. Once we take Dili, we can use the airport there to field more planes at once, allowing a faster liberation of Timor Leste.

[United Ardokian Commonwealth]

Tagity, tag, tag, tag.

[Salderia]

Regarding the question,

It is very simple,target enemy navies as top priority,try to engage and neutralize all in naval combats before landing operations,then we shall be clear for shelling.

From this part on,we shall thoroughly blow up every shoreline military positions with cannons and cruise missiles or occupy them with SOF operations to reduce coastline resistance threat.

Then,we shall ensure the blockade of sea,starts propaganda warfare on the shorelines,encourage civic resistance in Timor,and eventually cooperate with the underground resistance and start our landing when enemy coast defense are on threat-free level.If the size of the socialist resistance forces on our side are big enough,we may be able to sandwich the coast defense forces during the landing operation and take them by surprise.

Liberation of nearby cities should rest mainly on local guerrillas with our air supports,as they know the local terrain and situations better,our forces can aid them on a limited scale after we can establish a stable contact with their headquarter.

Once we manage to gain a foothold on Timor,the most important thing to do is to eliminate all possible air threats nearby,capture or destroy their airports to reduce their air deployment efficiency.That shall ensure our air supremacy.

From that on,we must prioritize taking strategic positions like industrial cities and agricultural centres to ensure logistics and supply.From this part on we can recruit locals to aid on our defense,then we shall push west bit by bit.Meanwhile,all logistic route of the enemy,whenever and wherever possible,must be cut.

At this point,local enemies are already seriously crippled,spare forces should focus on possible external threats and the fortification of captured areas.The remaining parts of the campaign will be dealt with by professional SOFs,mainly focusing on attacking critical positions of the enemy like their capital and resource production sectors,meanwhile,continue the propaganda brainwash campaign against the west,encourage insurgency and revolutions inside their territories,and let the locals do the job for us.

I believe that after dealing with the enemy naval forces, USN forces should launch SEAD operations in the area being invaded. Afterward, we use guided missiles to cripple air fields, and attack other military installations. Once that is complete, USN forces launch paratrooper attacks, followed by a sea based troop invasion.

[Vikden]

Just as a head up, I'm considering the Exercise as non-canon

[Topkekkia]

Just as a head up, I'm considering the Exercise as non-canon

It was never meant to be canon. It's purely an exercise.