[MN]: The Prelude to Terror

Jamie · Jun 11, 2020

Over the last week and a half, the focus across the entirety of the British Armed Forces was the safe deployment to a staging area, namely, Cyprus. Delivering troops and supplies from the United Kingdom to RAF Arkotiri was a massive logistical task. Something that the Government hadn't expected to give the all clear for. Whilst there was an intention for having boots on the ground, and a dire need for such, the primary focus was turning to the Royal Air Force. It was vital for coalition forces to have a high air presence and aim to achieve air superiority. The combined effort of Tornado's, E-3 Sentry and TriStar Aircraft would give the Air Force the capability to extend into an air defence role over Syria. A requirement to permit the movement of British assets into the country. Supporting this new operation, the entire segment were to depart from Cyprus and re-locate to the Al Qusayr airbase in Syria. This has been designated as the official launch platform for Royal Air Force operations, containing:

[2] Boeing E-3D Sentry [KNIGHT006, KNIGHT007]
[24] Panavia Tornado GR-4 [LANCER001-LANCER024]
[12] Panavia Tornado ADV F3 [CHAOS001-CHAOS012]
[2] Lockheed TriStar KC1 for Refuel Missions [COYOTE021,COYOTE022]

It had become a provision to have six Tornado ADV F3s as a Quick Reaction Alert, crews on 24/7 standby and the aircraft fully armed with a 1 × 27 mm revolver cannon, 4 AIM-i Sidewinder missiles and 4 British Aerospace AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles. During that time, a TriStar would also be expected to be airborne to provide air to air refueling if required. If, under the scenario a QRA is launched, the rest of the ADV Fleet would be armed and ready to deploy under short notice. During the stationing at Al Qusayr, an E-3D was to be airborne at all times, taking shifts between KNIGHT006 and KNIGHT007. Engaging in circular motions with the radars constantly active, transmitting information across the coalition and other British Command Assets. Following this, the Syrian Government were informed that British Air assets were now available to offer close air support to ground forces. @Strix Equally, this message was relayed to all coalition forces to mark that the Royal Air Force is open for business.

On the coast of Cyprus stood two Bob Hope Class carriers, RFA Thames and RFA Holden. Each containing hundreds of pieces of equipment and vehicles for the British Army. They had been given the clearance to make forth and unload the equipment in a Syrian Port. To support this, 50 troops from the 1st Air Assault Support Regiment were transported to the vessel via Chinook to each vessel. Their objective was to unload all the equipment safely and maintain it pending field deployments which looked to be occurring in the coming days. From the UK, 11 Squadron had received orders for imminent deployment to Cyprus which was a further 12 Tornado ADV F3s, these would be a second stage for any response to enemy air assets in the region and to escort more vulnerable units. Departing unarmed, they could safely make the journey although would refuel if necessary via tankers based in Cyprus. Following the request for landing permission at Brize Norton, the USAF was contacted and requested they divert to RAF Fairford, a more absent base with suitable facilities. This was down to the amount of activity at Brize Norton due to the deployments to Iraq so would cause unnecessary traffic. However, RAF Fairford was available for USAF deployments. @John

SM99 · Jun 17, 2020

Classified and Encrypted

The ambush started successfully. They troops caught the Iraqis by surprise and managed to get some damage. With their anti-armor weaponry, they would continue to fire upon the Iraqi positions, sharpshooters would also continue to fire upon any Iraqi tanks and vehicles. Upon receiving return fire, some significant damage would have been caused, several troops would have been killed and around 7 Humvees lost. From Hail, another 25 Humvees with troop complement would head towards their position to support them. Since the road to Hail is from Baqaa and thats where the Iraqi Column was going from, they would attempt to pick out and fire upon them too.

By now the tanks 20 M1A1 and 10 M1A2 would have come within range of the oncoming 34th Infantry division towards Hail. They would immediately 120 mm rounds at the Iraqi vehicles. The M270s that were supporting the tanks, would indeed be hit by the oncoming Iraqi barrage, since these were mobile units, they would attempt to relocate outside of range.

During all this, the F-15E's would have arrived over Hail for close air support. Known positions of the Iraqi movements would be relayed to the air force and they were instructed to target. In order to avoid collateral damage, they were instructed to strike the 34th Infantry division on the road. One by one the 5-15E's would each drop 3 AGM-Mavericks onto the 34th Infantry Division, unleashing hell. Upon doing this, they would relocate to King Khalid Military City to refuel.

From King Khalid Military City, the 10 LAV-III, 25 M1A2s, 10 M270S, 50 FMTV Trucks and 50 Humvees would have reached Hadar Al Batin. Upon reaching they would secure the city and resupply/refuel. From there they would move along Highway 50 to the next city.

Similarly, the 50 Humvees with troop complement, 25 M1A2s, 10 M270s and 50 FMTV Trucks would have reached Linah. Here they would secure the city, resupply, refuel and stay put.

At the Airbase, the F-15C's and Super King Airs would have successfully reached and refueled. They would await further orders.

2 AN/FPS-117 would be fitted for transport onto the Type 74 Heavy duty trucks. These would not be operational whilst in transit. The trucks would be fueled and crewed. One would head to Hail, where as another would head to King Khalid MIlitary City.

In a similar Fashion, 10 MIM-23 Hawks would be fitted for transport in the Type 74 Heavy Duty trucks. 5 would head to King Khalid Military City and another to Hail. They would be accompanied by 5 Type 73 Transport trucks carrying 8 Air defense operators each. 2 MIM-104PAC2 and 2 MIM-104 PAC3s, would be made operational, fuelled and crewed. These systems would then be transported to King Khalid Military City and then Hail.

Back in Riyadh, 500 Al-Fahd, x250 M1A2, x500 M113A3, x500 Humvees, x250 Type 73 Heavy Duty Truck, x250 Type 74 Truck would have entered into service. Similarly, the Kingdoms personnel recruitment of over 300,000 personnel would have been completed but for the time being they remain unassigned.

Owen · Jun 18, 2020

OPERATION FALCONER

Objective:	Remove Saddam Hussein from power
Date:	25 August 1996 - Present
Location:	Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Persian Gulf
Status:	Ongoing

BELLIGERENTS

Australia

Iraq

COMMANDERS AND LEADERS

Paul Keating

John Faulkner

Admiral Alan Beaumont

Rear Admiral Chris Oxenbould

Lieutenant General John Grey

Vice Admiral Chris Barrie

Air Marshal Ray Funnell

Major General Maurie McNarn

Saddam Hussein

Qusay Hussein

Uday Hussein

Abid Hamid Mahmud

Ali Hassan al-Majid

Barzan Ibrahim al-Douri

Ra'ad al-Hamdani

STRENGTH

National Security Committee of Cabinet (Paul Keating, John Faulkner)
- Defence Headquarters (Admiral Alan Beaumont, Lieutenant General John Grey, Vice Admiral Chris Barrie, Air Marshal Ray Funnell)
  - Headquarters, Australian Theatre (Rear Admiral Chris Oxenbould)
    - Australian National Headquarters, Middle East Area of Operations (Major General Maurie McNarn, Major General Tim Ford)
      - Maritime Task Group
        
        Surface Combatant Task Unit
        
        HMAS Hobart (310x Regular Personnel equipped with 40x RIM-66 Standards, 6x Mark 46 Torpedoes)
        
        HMAS Adelaide (220x Regular Personnel equipped with 32x RIM-7 Sea Sparrows, 40x RIM-66 Standards, 6x Mark 46 Torpedoes, 1x SH-60 Seahawk from 805 Squadron)
        
        HMAS Sydney (220x Regular Personnel equipped with 32x RIM-7 Sea Sparrows, 40x RIM-66 Standards, 6x Mark 46 Torpedoes, 1x SH-60 Seahawk from 816 Squadron)
        
        HMAS Ballarat (165x Regular Personnel equipped with 32x RIM-7 Sea Sparrows, 8x RGM-84 Harpoons, 6x Mark 46 Torpedoes, 1x SH-60 Seahawk from 816 Squadron)
        
        HMAS Toowoomba (165x Regular Personnel equipped with 32x RIM-7 Sea Sparrows, 8x RGM-84 Harpoons, 6x Mark 46 Torpedoes, 1x SH-60 Seahawk from 805 Squadron)
        
        Amphibious Task Unit
        
        HMAS Kanimbla (220x Regular Personnel equipped with 3x Westland Sea Kings from 817 Squadron)
        
        35th Water Transport Squadron, 10th Force Support Battalion (10x Regular Personnel, 2x LCM-8 Landing Craft Mechanised)
        
        Clearance Diving Team Element (onboard HMAS Kanimbla)
        
        Clearance Diving Team Two
        
        Maritime Tactical Operations Force Element (60x Regular Personnel)
        
        Mine Counter Measures Force Element (60x Regular Personnel)
        
        Logistic Support Element
        
        HMAS Westralia (100x Regular Personnel, 25,000 tonnes of fuel)
      - Air Task Group
        
        Air Combat Element
        
        No. 75 Squadron (150x Regular Personnel, 14x F/A-18A/B Hornets)
        
        No. 1 Squadron (200x Regular Personnel, 12x F-111C Aardvarks)
        
        Air Transport Element
        
        No. 33 Squadron (50x Regular Personnel, 2x Boeing 707-320Cs)
        
        No. 36 Squadron (100x Regular Personnel, 3x Lockheed C-130E Hercules)
        
        Maritime Patrol Element
        
        No. 10 Squadon (50x Regular Personnel, 2x P-3C Orions)
        
        Combat Support Element
        
        No. 1 Airfield Defence Squadron (500x Regular Personnel, 8x Bushmaster PMVs)
        
        No. 323 Expeditionary Combat Support Squadron (500x Regular Personnel, 20x Land Rover Perentie 6x6, 6x Titan General Purpose Fire Trucks)
        
        No. 2 Expeditionary Health Squadron (300x Regular Personnel, 10x Land Rover Perentie 6x6)
        
        No. 114 Mobile Control and Reporting Unit (20x Regular Personnel, 2x AN/TPS-43 Radars)
      - Special Operations Task Group
        
        Special Forces Task Unit
        
        1st Squadron, Special Air Service Regiment (150x Special Forces, 8x Long Range Patrol Vehicles)
        
        3rd Squadron, Special Air Service Regiment (150x Special Forces, 8x Long Range Patrol Vehicles)
        
        1st Troop, Chemical, Biological and Radiological Response Squadron (25x Special Forces, 10x Land Rover Perentie 4x4s)
        
        B Company, 4th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (Commando) (250x Special Forces, 50x Land Rover Perentie 4x4s)
        
        Aviation Element
        
        1st Troop, C Squadron, 5th Aviation Regiment (10x Regular Personnel, 3x Boeing CH-47D Chinooks)

375,000 active
85,000 republican guard
2,000 tanks
3,700 APCs and IFVs
2,300 artillery pieces
300 combat aircraft

CASUALTIES AND LOSSES

None

Operation Falconer had been authorised by the National Security Committee of Cabinet. The structure of the operation and the allocation of roles had been sorted with Brigadier Maurie McNarn being the lead Commander for the Operation. It was decided that the first wave of contribution's of Australia to the Iraqi war effort was in the form of a naval blockade and naval armada. With that the families of the crews of HMAS Hobart, Adelaide, Sydney, Ballarat, Toowoomba and Westralia would say goodbye to their loved ones. They would form the bulk of the Maritime Task Group. HMAS Hobart, HMAS Sydney and HMAS Ballarat would depart first from Fleet Base East in Sydney. They would head west to Fleet Base West to meet up with the rest of the fleet. Hobart, Sydney and Ballarat would be fully equipped, fuelled and with the correct complement and Sydney and Ballarat would be joined by a single SH-60 Seahawk each from Fleet Air Arm's 816 Squadron. They would head on the transit map path of: QF -> PF -> OF. Upon arriving at Fleet Base West in Perth they would be joined by HMAS Adelaide, HMAS Toowoomba and HMAS Westralia. Those ships would also be fully equipped, fuelled and with the correct complement as listed above. From there the ships would leave Australian waters into the Indian Ocean heading on the path: OF -> OG -> NH -> MI -> MJ -> MK -> ML -> LL. This would take them straight into the Persian Gulf. They would stay within international waters the entire time and within the Gulf itself. They would be stationed off the coast of Saudi Arabia near Al Jubail (this information would be classified). All ships would be on high alert for incoming attacks. HMAS Westralia would replenish the fleet as necessary. Brigadier Maurie McNarn would be stationed onboard HMAS Hobart, commanding the forces from there. Back home, preparations were being made for the Air Task Group and Special Operations Task Group to depart once all formalities were complete. In Australia, command directives were given by Rear Admiral Chris Oxenbould who would be at HMAS Kuttabul in Sydney, up to the Joint Chiefs and Chief of Defence Force at the Russell Offices in Canberra and finally the National Security Committee at Parliament House, Canberra.

Odinson · Jun 18, 2020

SECRET

Norwegian forces arrived to Syria in droves, and with great success. Rear Admiral Rasmus Heggen gave the go-ahead for the KMS Heimdal to dock at Tartus Syrian Naval Base as previously described. However, a change to the plans was made by Rear Admiral Rasmus Heggen. He ordered that the troops would be flown directly, by helicopter, from Tartus Syrian Naval Base to Kuweires Air Base. After these orders were received, flight checks were performed on the 19 CH-53E Super Stallions aboard the Heimdal. They were all fully fueled, armed, and manned by the appropriate pilots. Each helicopter could transport thirty men, and their supplies, at a time. The helicopters flew together, in formation, at a more than reasonable distance in order to avoid any kind of accident. They also flew at an appropriate height as to not draw to much attention from locals on the ground, but also to ensure that they had enough fuel to make it to the airbase without having to stop and refuel along the way. Once at the air base, the soldiers would leave the helicopters and help the Syrian ground crews refuel them if necessary. The Super Stallions flew back to the Heimdal and refueled again. This process was completed until all 1503 troops were brought to the airbase. Once this was complete, and the Sea Stallions were back on the Heimdal the vessel left the dock (now fully fueled) and returned to the rest of the Norwegian fleet which was now just five miles off the coast of Syria. The Syrian government, and military, were securely informed of these small changes to the plan in order to avoid any kind of confusion.

The soldiers who arrived at the airbase worked with their Syrian counterparts to ensure that it was secure. A security perimeter was created around the airbase, and checkpoints were set up in sensitive locations (already existing checkpoints were hardened by Norwegian troops, if the Syrians permitted it). While not many of the Norwegian troops could communicate with the Syrians, some officers were able to translate. Also, a great benefit was that all of the Norwegian troops spoke English, which was a much more common second-language in the Middle East than Norwegian, or any of the Scandinavian languages for that matter.

Around this time, the aircraft in "Gold Team" would begin to arrive at the airbase. With the C-130J-30s leading the way, the aircraft landed with great ease and began unloading troops and supplies. The number of Norwegian troops at the base quickly began to surge. The next airlift group to arrive were "Silver Team" who brought more troops and supplies, followed by "Crimson Team". The pilots of these aircraft, and their commanders, understood the mission they had to perform and received no interference from ground-forces commanders. They continued with their mission, as described in the previous post, and made sure to refuel and continue to perform basic flight checks on their aircraft to make sure they were airworthy. The arrival of "Crimson Team" also meant that vehicles for the mechanized regiments would arrive. These vehicles were welcomed by their respective units, and taken to designated places in the base to be watched after them, and fueled. More importantly, the NASAMS missile batteries were equipped, armed, manned, and activated around the base to provide air-defense in the event of any kind of early attack. The Syrian commanders at the base would be securely informed of the precautions that the Norwegian troops were taking.

The arrival of forces at Kuweires Air Base was an overwhelming success for the, relatively, small Norwegian expeditionary force which had been deployed. Crimson Team was ordered to bring enough Norwegian bullet-proof vests and military helmets for all of the combat soldiers to wear. When these arrived, the soldiers would equip themselves with them.

Finally, the Operational Commanders for the mission, except for the Royal Navy's commander, all arrived at the airbase as planned. The 4th Rifle Company of the King's Guard set up an Operational Command Center within the base for the Norwegian commanders. They kept it guarded, and were also there to act as a Military Police force for Norwegian soldiers. Unless the Syrians objected, the Norwegian forces would ensure that the command center also had access to the base's radar equipment so that the airspace around it could be monitored. The Norwegians also, unless the Syrians objected, would partially man the air-traffic control tower with some of their own personnel for translating and logistical reasons. The Norwegian commanders would briefly meet with the Syrian command of the base and thank them for their hospitality, and for their cooperation. The Syrians would be treated as equals and with respect while the Norwegians were at the base. The mission was clear: to defend Syria, and to defeat hostile Iraqi forces.

As Crimson Team's aircraft began landing with the Armored Regiment's tanks and unloading them at the base, Major General Nordrum securely informed British and American commanders that the Norwegians had successfully occupied the base and were working with Syrian forces. The base was going to serve as Norway's fall-back position, as well as the operational command center for Norwegian forces. The British and Americans were invited to host a command center there as well, or to have fighter jets stationed at the base to provide air support seeing as the Norwegians had no such capability in Syria. The next plan, the allies would be securely told, was for the Norwegian forces to deploy to their designated location on the front.

@Jamie
@John
@Strix
@HeadlessSeeker

Suvorov · Jun 19, 2020

(POSTED OUT OF ORDER WITH MOD PERMISSION)

Kuwait City
Early morning

50 F-16s, 16 Sukhoi Su-27, 24 Mitsubishi F-1s, 25 Su-25s, and 24 Su-25Ts screeched overhead as the fleet docked in Kuwait City. With 16 Su-27s 10 miles ahead of the formation, along with 12 F-16s. Behind that formation would be another 8 F-16s and the 24 Shenyang J-11s. These waves would contact their Kuwaiti allies and begin receiving targeting instructions. The F-16s armed their AIM-120 AMRAAMs and were prepared to fire the fist salvo of missiles once the enemy appeared on their sensors. The Su-27s and the J-11s armed their R-27EMs with an effective range of more than 170km. They too would be prepared to fire the moment enemy targets appeared on their sensors. The strategy was as Japanese combat doctrine dictated. The initial wave would make contact with the enemy, fire near-max range missiles, and draw the enemy in. The lead echelon would break off almost immediately afterwards, allowing the second wave to hit the on-coming enemies. The first wave, in a defensive break-off pattern, would attempt to flank and or out-maneuver the enemy now engaged with the second wave. The second wave would break off shortly afterwards with the third wave meant to fully pin the enemy. At this time, the first two waves would be harassing the enemy from all angles. Once maximum-range missiles were launched, the fighters would rearm their long-range missiles and prepare to continue to fire. Chaff, flares, and defensive maneuvers would be executed as necessary to protect individual fighters. Should the fighters close-in on the enemy fighters, Fox-2 type missiles would be armed.

Finally, 10 F-16s would be assigned to protect the three sets of strike aircraft. The initial wave of fighters would seek to establish air superiority as well as to scout enemy air power and positions. The following formations would receive communications from the initial Su-27s. The Su-27s would fly high, at 18,000 m for their initial pass. Other planes would fly at that height or their maximum ceiling, whichever was lower. The F-16 and their escorts would adjust their alitude so that they were both flying at their combined maximum altitudes or as close to 18,000m as possible. The strike planes would begin to patrol around the immediate area around Kuwait City. If ground targets were identified by Kuwaiti ground troops as part of the Abdali attack, and the skies were clear, the strike planes would move to hit the Iraqi forces with a firestorm of ordinance. The F-1s would fire their rocketpods on their initial approach and finally drop their Mk-82s once they flew over. The Su-25s, the Russian equivalent to the US A-10, would spray their autocannons with a magnificent brrrrrrt at the approaching Iraqi forces. Their Kh-28 missiles would be reserved for AA guns with radar components. The Kh-28, Kh-23, and B-8M1 rocket pods for S-8 rockets would first target any AA positions. All strike planes would be advised to break off immediately upon discovery of AA positions and then to focus on those positions with max-range fire. The Su-25Ts, however, would have explicit commands to focus their fire on Iraqi tanks with their autocannons and their 9k121 Vikhr laser guided tank missiles. Instructions were given to land in Kuwait if any damage was received. All pilots had instructions to land to refuel and resupply in Kuwait City as necessary for supplies or repairs.

As the air battles were underway, the fleet would take a position in Kuwait Bay as the ground forces began to unload. Almost all of Kuwait was within range of the Kongo-Destroyer's SM-2MR missiles and the Kongo's would provide Anti-Air support. The ground forces would unload following the pattern established in their training exercise. Given the frequency of the drilling that they had prior to this landing, the soldiers were well acquainted with when and how they were to deploy. The area immediately around Kuwait City would be protected, a headquarters established and the military was ready to meet any push and/or to begin to push out. Half of Japan's brought logistical supplies were unloaded in Kuwait city.

Lt. Gen. Keizō Hayashi attempted to get in contact with Kuwaiti high command. "We have deployed and are ready to assist in the defense of Kuwait."

Saudi Arabia

The remaining 22 F-16s and 25 Su-25s that were not deployed to Kuwait flew to King Khalid Military city and landed there. They were given instructions to support the Saudi Defense efforts. Once there, they refueled and resupplied.

HeadlessSeeker · Jun 27, 2020

1996
Iraq

The Kuwaiti Airforce would catch a massive break as their currently engaged F-18s would be reinforced by the arriving Japanese aircraft. The Iraqi MiGs that had been going toe to toe with the Kuwaiti aircraft and had expended most of their resources both in flares, chaff, and missiles would be caught totally by surprise by the arriving Japanese aircraft. one by one from both Kuwiait and Japanese fire the remaining Iraqi MiGs and aircraft in the area would be destroyed littering the middle eastern floor. For now at least, the first air battle over Kuwait had been won.

@Strix @Suvorov

Abdali, Kuwait

While the iraqis were trying their best to settle in with the aid of counter battery, things were not easy. The entire day had been spent fighting for a city that was essentially being bombed into the ground. Every street they fought for a bloody meat grinder that their higher ups sent them into. Not only that but those tanks Kuwait had just refused to die, no matter how much fire that was put into them. Iraqi officers going from position to position would discover something. Entire positions that had been there mere hours ago, were now abandoned. Even if artillery had hit no where near them. They were getting desertion already. This was troubling. The news that a new coalition was on it's way, and this scene of violence in Abdali reminded too many of the high way of death.Soldiers were quietly slipping back and away from their lines, and trying to escape the area. Those that were caught were soon to be lined up and shot. Even though that did nothing to help morale at this stage. Supplies would continue to roll in, but with the arrival of airstrikes from the Japanese it was growing harder and harder to force their troops to maintain position.

The thing that haunted the Iraqi troops in the night was the streak of tracer fire, and the terrifying brrr sound. Their anti air arsenal did not have night vision, so it was useless. The best they could do was take pot shots as strafing aircraft with the anti air guns on their tanks. Not only that, but as luck would have it during one of those ground attacks by the Japanese a convoy carrying Igla MANPADS to the front was hit. It would be some time before they could get another one in.

Sergeant Aarif al-Samra walked up to the seemingly defeated Abrams tank and chuckled."Look! See! They are beatable. Men! We have accomplished something great here." he said as he whistled to give the all clear.

Te Iraqi soldier with the RPG-7 with the tandem heat warhead came around to the front of the tank to look at it. He was disappointed that he didn't even get to fire a rocket into its rear. One of the soldiers began to climb it to see if there was a way inside. None of them aware there was a survivor.

@Suvorov @Strix

Battle of the Intersection

The night was filled with tracer fire and the streaks of missiles as the armored column was brought to a halt. Their prey was escaping through their claws. But the air strike had brought confusion upon them. Even the 'disciplined' Republican Guard had to take pause. The Kuwaitis would be able to avoid a complete encirclement. Much to the annoyance of the iraqi commander who was hearing back that the Kuwaiti forces were managing to pull out. Dozens of light and armored vehicles scattered the desert floor. It wouldnt be until morning that they would be able to count the dead and the destroyed vehicles.

For now however the Iraqis were moving into abandoned defenses as teir anti air did it's best to pester the Kuwaiti aircraft and Helicopters. Trucks were being brought up even now to pile the almost literal piles of wounded Iraqis to the rear line and to replace them with fresh troops. This Battle of the Intersection looked like it had the makings of a pyrrhic victory.

@Strix

HAIL

As the Saudi ambushers were not leaving their positions and were still firing upon the 34th Infantry Division they would lose about eight more tanks and five more BTR-50. However, they would soon find their positions being encroached upon by the remaining tanks and btr-50s sent after them. They were at risk of being overun by enemy armor. HE shells were fired at close range and after that Iraqi troops would disembark and begin to use the tanks and BTR-50s as cover as they overan the line of the ambushers. This was exactly what they had wanted, for them to stay and engage instead of pull out. The Saudis would find themselves completely overwhelmed at such close ranges, and their anti tank units would be at risk of being immediatly shot by Iraqi soldiers if they came out of cover. Compared to the original 100 Saudi soldiers there were now 500 disembarked Iraqis coming at them at closer and closer ranges. Any air support would be at risk of hitting them as well.

When the 20 M1A1 Tanks and 20 M1A2 tanks arrived they would be met by something unpleasant. The entire armored column of the 34th Infantry Division. Though they would initially kill 40 tanks, they would soon find 58 T-72 Urals firing upon them as they got into position. Firing on the move as they fanned out and their shots rocking into enemy armor. none of it pierced however, but having that many hit and rock the Abrams or near miss was sure to be disconcerting. About 10 of the 58 stopped and had fired at the tracks of the abrams. Wanting to force them to stop moving. The T-72s were moving in to flank the enemy tanks. They knew they could not tank them from the front. Only a few of them had heat rounds that could theoretically hit them. None of them had them loaded for the first volley, but on the second about ten fired those heat rounds. These were the 3VBK-10 and they were capable of piercing 500 mm of RHA.

After the aerial attack the 34th Infantry Division would lose 30 BTR-60 and 10 BTR-50 and 10 Mercedes 1313.

John · Jul 3, 2020

Location: 28.720645, 49.752226 - 136km off the coast of Al Khiran
Time: 2046hours local time

"General Quarters, General Quarters. All hands man your battle stations. The route of travel is forward and up to starboard, down and aft to port. Set material condition 'Zebra' throughout the ship." would ring out through every ship within the fleet as it arrived within the Persian Gulf.

The main body of the fleet - the Aircraft carrier, destroyers, cruisers and submarines would all be ahead of the fleet. Whilst the USS Higgins and USS Wadsworth would be 75 miles behind the fleet, along with all of the transports and supply vessels.

On board the USS Abraham Lincoln, four of the Strike Fighter Squadron 143's F/A-18Cs would be getting prepared by both the pilots and the flight deck crews, going through all the checks needed to take off, their M61A1 Vulcan cannons would be loaded with 578 rounds each, on their wingtips would be two AIM-9 Sidewinders, underwing would be for AIM-120 AMRAAMs on double racks and two 330 US Gallon Sargent Fletcher drop tanks, under the fuselage would be a third 330 US Gallon Sargent Fletcher drop tank and two more AIM-120 AMRAAMs, All of the aircraft would also be fitted with a SUU-42A/A Flares/Infrared decoys dispenser pod and chaff pod.

One by one they would be taxied to the catapults. And whilst they were being taxied, another four F/A-18Ds from the Strike Fighter Squadron 86 would be getting prepared, their M61A1 Vulcan cannons would be loaded with 578 rounds each, their wingtips would be fitted with two AIM-9 Sidewinders, under the wings would be four AGM-65 Mavericks and under the fuselage would be two AIM-120 AMRAAMs and a single CBU-100 Cluster Bomb. They would all also be fitted with a SUU-42A/A Flares/Infrared decoys dispenser pod and chaff pod.

The Strike Fighter Squadron 143's F/A-18Cs would be on the catapults ready to launch, one by one they would do so - diverging in opposite directions so as to not crash into each other. Once they were all in the air, they would join up into pairs and begin patrolling the skies around the fleet. Once they were deployed, the four F/A-18Ds would be taxied to the catapults which were being reset, to take off.

Whilst they were being taxied, a single E-2D Hawkeye from the Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 and a single EA-6B Prowler from the Electronic Attack Squadron 140 would be getting prepared. The Hawkeye's radar would be linked to the systems of all of the aircraft and vessels within the fleet, using the Link 16 (JTIDS)/CEC. The EA-6B would be loaded with two AGM-88 HARM, one 300 US gallons drop tank and two AN/ALQ-99 Tactical Jamming Systems. The internal systems would be AN/ALQ-218 Tactical Jamming System Receiver and AN/USQ-113 Communications Jamming System.

The F/A-18Ds would begin to take off, being launched into the sky by the catapults and once again diverging so they avoid hitting each other. These aircraft were to head North West towards the Kuwaiti border with Iraq.

It had been a mad rush on the deck of the Abraham Lincoln, but finally the E-2 Hawkeye and EA-6B were on the catapults ready to launch, the last deployment of the day. One after the other, they would launch into the air to begin air patrols around the fleet.

Ninety feet below the surface of the water was a different story. The USS Ohio was sailing beneath the waves, it's crew on full alert as the order comes through from Fleet Forces. The order would be given straight to the Captain. "TAO, fire order. three zero point zero five three seven three four east degree north, four seven point nine three two five seven six degree east."

"Fire order, aye sir. Gunners mate - three zero point zero five three seven three four east degree north, four seven point nine three two five seven six degree east. Spool Tomahawks one through twenty two."

"Spooling Tomahawks one through twenty two, aye Ma'am."

"Fire controlmen, open cells"

"Opening cells, aye Ma'am"

The cells would begin to open, however the the watertight seals would not be broken just yet.

"Ten seconds to launch.. nine.. eight.. seven.. six.. five.. four.. three.. two.."

The TAO wouldn't need to say 'one', The Gunners Mate would know what he was doing - he pressed the trigger on his joystick. The first Tomahawk launched, followed by the second and the third and so on. One by one, all twenty two of the Tomahawk missiles would depart the Submarine and launch into the air. Their target? Umm Qasr Naval Base.

The missiles ripped through the air as they headed to their target, it wouldn't be long before they got there. Like with the missile attack on the airbases, the Iraqi's didn't have sufficient air defences to defend against incoming cruise missiles.

A few minutes after the launch, the submarine got confirmation of the first hit, and then the second and so on. The missiles rained down on Umm Qasr Naval Base without mercy. One of the Osa-class missile boats of the Iraqi Navy would take a direct hit from one of the missiles, ripping it apart in an instant. The rest of the missiles plumeted into the ground - whilst four of them missed their targets and dropped harmlessely into the water.

There was carnage in the Naval Base as explosions engulfed the place.

A broadcast would also be put out by the navy over all civilian and military channels that a no fly zone was being placed around the fleet - and that if any aircraft that comes within 60km of the ships and doesn't immediately identify and respond to hails - they will be shot down.

The B-52s, 747s and AC-130s would divert away from RAF Brize Norton - to RAF Fairford. The B-52s had enough fuel to keep on going, but the decision was made to keep all of the aircraft together until they reach their landing zones. After landing in RAF Fairford, the aircraft would all have their tanks topped off before they take off on their final leg of the journey.

Strix · Jul 5, 2020

Kuwaiti High Command would immediately establish radio contact with the Japanese, giving them information on what had transpired on the previous days. Giving them known troop positions, current battleplans, and possible assaults to be established in the morning. They would be asked whether they would join in the assault to reclaim lost territory.

The Kuwaiti Fighters, exhausted by the ordeal the Iraqis had given them, would breathe a sigh of hope as Japanese Aircraft encroach on their position. The initial Kuwaiti Fighters would break off from the battle, as their fuel reserves were running low. The 61st Fighter Squadron would join in the Japanese in securing aerial superiority, contacting them, and assisting them in patrolling the airspace.

As the remaining fighters land in Ali Al Salem Air Base, Officers and men alike cheer as their engines screech to a halt. The banner of the Kuwaiti flag, waving proudly on the hands of their colleagues. The pilots would be given their well-deserved hero's welcome and were given ample time to rest. Kuwaiti ground crews would begin working day and night as they anticipated the arrival of their Japanese Allies, refueling and rearming necessary equipment to fend of the Iraqi assault.

Abdali Front, Kuwait

Mus'ad would remain silent within the tank, as minutes pass without incident. He was determined to live, as to not let his brothers' death be in vain. However, his thoughts grew on him, how he thought that it should have been him instead of them. He slowly tapped his 9mm Pistol on his right leg, seemingly waiting for something to happen. He was about to check out his surroundings until he heard footsteps around the body of the tank.

"Shit, are they going in?"

He held his pistol near his face, looking behind him. The driver's hatch was locked, and the only way the Iraqis could get in is if they would go to the turret. Although, due to Shadi's body blocking his view, he couldn't really tell what was happening there. He kept his composure, and remained silent, hoping the Iraqis would let the Armored coffin rest for the final time. His comrade's blood would eventually stain the floor, dripping into small cracks and crevices. While he still had the adrenaline in his blood, he would soon notice the foul smell of death that would accompany him all through the night. It wouldn't be long before the first of the hundreds of Kuwaiti shells would begin dropping in Abdali.

The next morning...

Officers were briefed of the possible assault, with tank crews and infantry alike itching for a fight. Their goal was to reclaim Abdali, and hopefully establish a foothold for the Coalition's drive to Baghdad. This plan would be securely forwarded to all members of the Coalition, so that they may be made aware. Kuwaiti High command would request Japanese (@Suvorov) support in the form of Airstrikes and Ground support. They would also request that a few brigades would be allocated in the main assault. Kuwaiti forces would be put on hold until the order was given for the assault to commence. Defenders would continue holding off small-scale Iraqi assaults to the defensive line, as the remaining forces prepare for what is to come.

A small plan was also created in the taking of the Intersection, as Kuwaiti officials would request at the very least, 2 Brigades in aiding Kuwaiti forces in securing the main force's eastern flanks. As for now, the plan was to be halted until they receive word from their Japanese Allies. Once the go-ahead was to be secured from the Japanese General, Kuwaiti artillery would begin heavily shelling Iraqi defensive positions, to hopefully soften any kind of defensive positions. After 30 minutes of bombardment, the main assault force would be given the go-ahead to reclaim the now ruined city.

While it may not be evident at this time, Kuwaiti officials would soon be heavily scrutinized in their tactic of leveling Abdali to the ground, a horrifying repeat of the indiscriminate bombing of European cities back in World War One. Media were allowed to cover the conflict in the nearby airbase, as it was deemed safe enough for civilians. A couple of units that were planned to join the assault much later would also allow a few journalists to accompany them, although they would be warned that their safety is not guaranteed. With this, the first few hours of footage on the 2nd Gulf War would be broadcast across the globe.

The Logistical Officer would report to his superiors, pushing forward the concern on the lost tank. Obviously, the higher-ups didn't care much on the lost tank, as there had been reports on the intersection with heavier losses. A captain reassured him that the lone tank or its remains would be reclaimed in the next few days as the Military prepares for the assault. Still hopeful for the crew to be intact, he offered to join the assaulting forces. This raised a few eyebrows within the tent but was granted nonetheless. He would soon join in the second wave of soldiers, suiting up and preparing for the worst.

A sergeant would be called into the Battalion headquarters, where he would have the delicate responsibility of accompanying a logistics officer in recovering a presumed-dead tank. While annoyed at having another head to take account of, he accepted the task. They would be assigned to a Desert Warrior IFV, the driver laughing along with his crewmates in the makeshift barracks.

"Hey! You've got another passenger."

The driver's smile would slowly fade, standing up to meet the sergeant.

"Another? I thought we're done with assignments. The thing can't hold an entire brigade you know?"

"It's an officer, something about a tank he needs to take an account of... Is there room?"

"Well, he can climb on top and hold on for dear life."

"It's not a joking manner, no matter how delirious this sounds. Do us all a favor and just give this poor man a place to sit."

"I guess we can make room for 8 people, it would be very cramped I'll tell you that."

"Very well, Masalama."

The Snake's Pit, Kuwait

Wounded soldiers would be rushed to the field hospitals, where professional doctors try their hardest in saving the young men's lives. Trucks would carry bodies of the dead, most of which were men who were fatally wounded, and couldn't get help in time. Officers would be devastated on the defeat, although were heartened by their efforts in holding off the Iraqis in a futile defense of the eastern flank. Men who lost limbs were decorated for their bravery in battle, as the Defense Minister takes a visit to the soldiers on the front. Injured men were offered to return home to their families, as fresh recruits from the reserves were going to replace their losses. Most of them agreed, with SUVs and trucks transport them to the Capital. Some, however, were determined to bring the fight to Iraq, as they saw their comrades fall one by one.

The remaining elements of the Brigade would rest and recuperate as they prepared for the long night. They would soon receive orders to secure the eastern flank of the main assault force, accompanied by the Japanese. Officers protested on the order, as they had to give their men an earned rest from the fighting. Kuwaiti Military High Command had little to no sympathy to the main grunts of the army, however, as they were adamant on their orders to move once the go-ahead was secured. The rest of the night was relatively peaceful for once, as they were far from the fighting.

The Kuwaiti Apache Helicopters would leave for the nearest airbase as soon as the last man left the intersection, while the three Hornets would remain to instill chaos to the Iraqi frontlines. Once their ammunition was expended and fuel was low, they would return to the airbase to refuel and rearm.

Kuweires Airbase, Syria

The Norwegians, being offered full control of the airbase, would be given whatever they required in setting up the FOB. The nearest RADAR station would be transferred over to the coalition to control. The Norwegians would, however, be given little jurisdiction outside 5km of the Airbase, and would require the approval of the Syrian government in setting up bases, camps, or patrols. This was in efforts to give the government more control over hiding their cooperation with the Coalition, as they feared Sadam might turn his eyes west. Mobilization would remain at hold until the British (@Jamie) would arrive.

Lisbon, Portugal

Due to the silence of the Iraqi government, the Chairman would reach out to Brazil (@JakeDorent) to make ready for the humanitarian mission into the Middle East. An emergency meeting between the Organization's military committee would be privately requested in Lisbon. Coalition forces would also be securely informed of the Organization's intentions. The Chairman would send in the letter once more, hoping it would not fall on deaf ears.

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Jamie · Jul 15, 2020

The E-3 Sentry, hosting a radar with the ability to detect, identify and track flying aircraft up to a range of 375.5 kilometres was to the constant eyes in the skies for not just the Royal Air Force, but the coalition on a grander scale. All intelligence received from the aircraft would be distributed across the coalitions network which included Syria itself to ensure everyone remained up to date on developments. The two sentry's the RAF have on station would participate in a 16 hour shift each before swapping over. During this time, they would have to conduct an air to air refuel with the Lockheed Martin TriStar around 8 hours into their deployment. This would ensure that at least one of the aircraft is airborne, 24 hours a day. With KNIGHT006 and KNIGHT007 alternating, their route would consist of loitering in circles at 29,000ft over the Syrian City of Deir ez-Zur. The first flight was to consist of KNIGHT006, flown by Captain James, it was something he was optimistic for. Discussing with his co-pilot while walking to the aircraft after leaving their accommodation in the Syrian Airbase. "Seems like its been a while the Sentry actually did anything useful.. now it's practically on the frontline" scoffed James, actually rather excited about the motion. It wasn't long until it was in the air and doing its new patrol route.

In light of the air defence aspect, a total of four Panavia Tornado ADV F3s were to be ready and fully armed with an air to air load out and capable of launching from the Syrian airbase within moments to respond to any flying threat to the coalition. Fully complimented with their 27mm Mauser BK-27 Revolver Cannon,4 AIM-9 Sidewinders with an additional four British Aerospace Skyflash missiles. With speed key, any quick reaction alerts would be in supersonic and they'd receive instant priority for going airborne. Under this scenario, a Lockheed Tristar would launch shortly behind them to provide air to air refueling if necessary. Albeit, this would only take place if a threat was detected. If the four aircraft had to scramble, another four would be configured and ready to go. The entire flight of ADV F3s would take it in shifts to cover the QRA status, sleeping nearby to the Tornadoes to improve their response times.

With the Royal Air Force fixed wing complement hosted in the airstrip near Kafr Mousa, the logistical aspect focused on transporting the helicopters to that same base. Deploying from the Cyprus Base, the 6 Puma Helicopters, 4 Chinooks, 12 Lynx Helicopters and 5 Apaches departed for what the RAF had designated 'Camp Mousa'. Transported on these helicopters consisted a total of 100 engineers from 23 Airborne Engineering Regiment, B Company, who were to assist with fortifying the area with Hesco Bags and general defences which would soon be led and managed by the RAF Regiment whom were to be deployed within the coming days. To support the current base, a number of regional flights from the two C-130-J-30s would take place back to back, consisting of the current schedule:

ASSIGNMENT ONE / RAF AKROTIRI TO CAMP MOUSA / X3 JCB HMEE
ASSIGNMENT TWO / RAF AKROTIRI TO CAMP MOUSA / 23 AIRBORNE ENGINEERS 600PAX
ASSIGNMENT THREE / RAF AKROTIRI TO CAMP MOUSA / 1 REGIMENT AAC 150PAX
ASSIGNMENT FOUR / RAF AKROTIRI TO CAMP MOUSA / 1 BATT, REME 600 PAX
ASSIGNMENT FIVE / RAF AKROTIRI TO CAMP MOUSA / 1 AIR SUPPORT, 600 PAX

The two ASCOT aircraft would carry out back to back deliveries, maximizing their accepted payload and conducting these now-routine flights between RAF Akrotiri and Camp Mousa until all personnel and equipment were delivered. From the UK, further troops were been brought into service to support the operation. Deploying via the supporting Tri-Star and C-17 aircraft consisted of a new batch of personnel who would be stationed in Cyprus until distributed in the area of operations. The RAF Regiment will be focused on Camp Mousa whilst the port squadron would be assigned to work across the Syrian Ports to allow for the deployment of equipment:

[600] No. 1 Squadron RAF Regiment
[40] Rapier FSC
[100] 17 Port and Maritime Regiment, 1st Port Squadron

Both RFA Thames and Holden had been on the coast for some time but they have now been given the all clear to make port at Lataki, which has been named the Port of Operations for the Royal Navy. Those on the ships would be accompanied by soldiers from 1 Air Assault Support Regiment, Royal Logistics who had distributed themselves on the ships and part of the C-130 transfers to aid in the movement of vehicles from the Bob Hope-class Carriers. This would be an intense movement of forces that would occur over a number of days to bring all 1,495 vehicles into parking on the port ready for their operations. Once all vehicles were off, they'd remain protected by the British Army troops and both Bob Hope classes would begin their return journey to the United Kingdom for further tasking. It was expected larger numbers of equipment was to be delivered using these vessels to support the UKs involvement in the conflict. Something that has only been approved from the top of the British Government. After a few days and all the vehicles were off, soldiers from 1PARA and 2PARA; a combined effort of 1,200 soldiers, would be re-routed to the port with the tedious task of driving to Forward Operating Base Deir. These would board a combined effort of 100 Saxon Armoured Personnel Carriers (1000 troops) and 65 Snatch Land Rovers (200 Troops). Due to the nature of the convoy, the soldiers inside had full protection and were fully armed. Each Snatch Land Rover had one soldier armed with an L85A1 with all the Saxon APC machine gun positions manned.

Now operations are steaming ahead for arrivals, the Ministry of Defence were preparing a second brigade to be deployed in their full force. This would consist of the 20th Armoured Brigade who had begun their briefings back in the UK for expectations. It was understandable that the time for British Forces to deploy was taking this long, however. Due to the amount of forces and equipment. Further considerations were also taking place as to whether Maritime Group One should be deployed to the Gulf to support Australia and Japanese Troops that were going to be in Kuwait. A number of meetings were due to take place to contemplate the decision. All British Deployments remained somewhat secret, aside from travel, their time was spent in the assigned military bases. @Strix @HeadlessSeeker

Odinson · Jul 20, 2020

SECRET

Norwegian Forces would take advantage of the radar data being provided by the British Armed Forces. They would provide all requested information to the British and the Americans, in a secure manner. Norwegian forces would remain at their designated airbase and not break the 5 kilometer perimeter around it as the Syrian forces have requested. All deployed troops in the area would remain on high alert and standby for deployment. The Norwegians would maintain their present deployment location until there were further land-deployment of coalition forces into Syria and towards the Iraqi border, especially where Norwegian forces were designated to head towards. These orders securely came from the Norwegian High Command. The further deployment of personnel equipment would be distributed among the troops and equipped by them. The Norwegian Forces continued to monitor the general area and keep a strong perimeter around the base.
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Owen · Jul 20, 2020

Australian Maritime Task Group

The Australian Maritime Task Group, minus HMAS Kanimbla, would arrive into Kuwait Bay. HMAS Hobart, HMAS Adelaide, HMAS Sydney, HMAS Ballarat, HMAS Toowoomba and HMAS Westralia would all arrive off the coast of Saudi Arabia. HMAS Hobart would use its two Mark 42 guns, Adelaide and Sydney would use their OTO Melara 76 mm guns and Ballarat and Toowoomba would use their Mark 45 guns to start shelling Iraqi positions in Kuwait, knowledge of positions would be intelligence that was relayed from the Kuwaitis. The SH-60 Seahawks from all the ships would be providing reconnaissance flights to the northeast of their position in order to monitor for Iraqi ships that may leave port at Um Qasr or Al Faw, though intelligence showed the Iraqi Navy was virtually non-existent after the 1991 Gulf War and that the Seahawks, armed with 2 Mark 46 Torpedoes and 4 Hellfire Missiles, could practically wipe out the few patrol boats they had if they dared to leave harbour. Hobart, Adelaide, Sydney, Ballarat and Toowoomba would also provide Air Defence to Kuwait City. Any Iraqi Air Force jets that dared to come into range (up to 167km away for RIM-66 Standard from HMAS Hobart) would be immediately shot down by either one of those five ships. The Iraqi Forces would begin feeling the relentless shelling from the five ships. HMAS Westralia would provide ammunition, fuel, food and water replenishment for the five ships. It would be going back and forth between Kuwait City and the ships in order to get supplies and replenish them. The Royal Australian Navy would declare the Port of Kuwait City secure and ready for mass movements of troops and supplies into the Harbour.

HMAS Kanimbla would be ready to go from Fleet Base East back in Sydney. 120 Clearance Divers from Clearance Diving Team Two would board the ship. They would be joined by 250 Special Forces and 50 Land Rover Perentie 4x4s from B Company, 4RAR and 25 Special Forces and 10 Land Rover Perentie 4x4s from 1st Troop, CBR Response Squadron. HMAS Kanimbla would have 3 Sea Kings from 817 Squadron onboard as well. It would travel north of Sydney to Townsville. There it would pick up 2 LCM-8 Landing Craft from 35th Water Transport Squadron, 10th Force Support Battalion and 10 Army Personnel who will operate them. From there it would head out to the Persian Gulf following route QH -> PH -> OH -> NH -> MI -> MJ -> MK -> ML -> LL.

Australian Special Operations Task Group

The remainder of the Special Operations Task Group would be the Special Air Service Regiment. They would begin being transported to Kuwait City International Airport from RAAF Base Pearce in Perth via three C-130 Hercules from No. 36 Squadron. First they would transport the 300 Special Forces and then they would make 2 runs to pick up the 16 Long Range Patrol Vehicles. These 3 C-130 Hercules would then go to King Khalid Military City and would act as the permanently based C-130s at KKMC. They would take route OF -> NG -> MH -> MI -> MJ -> LK -> LL. Kuwait City would be the staging point for the Special Operations Task Group and they would reside in a Kuwaiti Army Barracks. The 3 Chinooks which would join SOTG would be transported via a ship at a later date.

Australian Air Task Group

The Air Task Group would be prepared. 14 F/A-18 Hornets from RAAF Base Tindal, 12 F-111C Aardvarks would RAAF Base Amberley and 2 P-3C Orions from RAAF Base Edinburgh. The Hornets would be armed with fuel tanks so they can ferry themselves to Iraq. They would refuelled by 2 Boeing 707s which would escort them the entire way and they would all also land at Diego Garcia in order to refuel. The Boeing 707s would also transport ground and support crew from the Hornets squadron. Their destination is King Khalid Military City. They would take route PH -> OH -> NH -> MI -> MJ -> LK -> LL. The 2 Boeing 707s would station themselves at King Khalid Military City as the permanently based refuellers. The 12 Aardvarks would depart Amberley bound for KKMC, taking route QG -> PH -> OH -> NH -> MI -> MJ -> LK -> LL. They would be escorted by 2 Boeing 707s who would refuel them as necessary, with all aircraft refuelling at Diego Garcia. The Boeing 707s would also transport ground and support crew from the Aardvarks squadron. Those 707s would head back to Australia to work on the logistical operations of transporting troops to the Middle East. The P-3C Orions would head on route PF -> OG -> NH -> MI -> MJ -> LK -> LL. They would refuel at RAAF Base Pearce and Diego Garcia. They would head to KKMC in order to provide surveillance and electronic warfare. The remaining 6 Boeing 707s (personnel) and 21 C-130 Hercules (personnel and equipment) in Australia would all be called up to provide massive airlift movements across the Indian Ocean to the Middle East in order to transport: No. 1 Airfield Defence Squadron (RAAF Base Amberley) consisting of 500x Regular Personnel and 8x Bushmaster PMVs, No. 323 Expeditionary Combat Support Squadron (RAAF Base Townsville) consisting of 500x Regular Personnel, 20x Land Rover Perentie 6x6 and 6x Titan General Purpose Fire Trucks, No. 2 Expeditionary Health Squadron (RAAF Base Williamtown) consisting of 300x Regular Personnel and 10x Land Rover Perentie 6x6 and No. 114 Mobile Control and Reporting Unit (RAAF Base Darwin) consisting of 20x Regular Personnel and 2x AN/TPS-43 Radars. They would all take transit map routes similar to the ones above and would refuel at Diego Garcia, RAAF Base Pearce and RAAF Base Darwin as needed. They would all be transporting them to King Khalid Military City.

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HeadlessSeeker · Jul 22, 2020

The 1st Hammurabi Armoured Division, 2nd Al Medina Armored Division, 3rd Tawakalna ala-Allah Mechanised Division, and 4th Al Faw Motorized Infantry Division after having arrived at the area of 29.846757, 43.893222. After having sat there for some time, they got their orders. They were going to hit Kuwait from the south. During this time Iraqi forces had no doubt gotten their full attention North. Now would be the time for them to strike from the south.

The 1st Hammurabi Armoured Division, 2nd Al Medina Armored Division, 3rd Tawakalna ala-Allah Mechanised Division, and 4th Al Faw Motorized Infantry Division would drive south to Rafha and then take Highway 85 in the Iraqi occupied territory. Not before refueling of course. From there they would go from Rawdat Habbas and end up in Hafar Al Batin. After taking a chance to refuel in the occupied town they would then move up north towards the Kuwaiti border using highway 50.

The 4th Al Faw Motorized Infantry Division would begin deploying along the Southern Kuwaiti border at this point with 38 troops per square mile which was 2 ZIL-157 per square mile. They would do this all the way to the sea. However they would not wait for the line to be finished before they began to move in. Moving north to capture places like Al Wafrah and Al-Nuwaiseeb.

3rd Tawakalna ala-Allah Mechanised Division would spread from 29.102541, 46.554807 to 29.006264, 47.460787 with a troop density of 97 troops per square mile which was about 5 OT-62 or 5 OT-64 per square mile. They would begin moving north towards Al Jahra and Kuwait City.

2nd Al Medina Armored Division would spread from 29.001633, 47.462541 to 28.535227, 47.698103 with a troop density of 150 troops per square mile. This is about 12 YW531 per square mile. Every 12 YW531 would be assigned one T-62 mod. 1972. They would move to sweep the area from 29.187517, 48.109771 to 28.550757, 48.418123.

The 1st Hammurabi Armoured Division would form a armored column spearhead and move along highway 70 towards Al Jahra. However they scouted ahead with a 12 mile sweep using 12 BMP-1 1 mile ahead of them as to avoid ambushes.

Strix

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5th Baghdad Mechanised Division, 6th Nebuchadnezzar Motorized Infantry Division, 7th Adnan Motorized Infantry Division would travel down highway 80 towards Sakaka where the 3rd Division was currently located.

The 2nd Corps, 34th Infantry Division would move southward to take Suwayr and Ithra with the intention to place another 30 troops in each of these location. They wouldnt bother with sweeping harrat al harrah conservation and simply would take highways 80 and 85.

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The 14th Infantry Division would move southward having captured their initial objectives along the border. They would next march on to capture Linah, to King Khalid City. However, at this point they would encounter resistance on approach to King Khalid City. It seemed that things were being constantly flown into there. From a distance they would be able to confirm activity. So, the 14th Infantry division would divert their 12 D-30A and position them 8 miles north of King Khalid Military city.

The 1st Infantry Brigade would from Linah gather up their forces and then spread out in a line of 28 miles with 62 troops per square mile for the most effective troop density. They would then follow route 6262 towards King Khalid City. Then at 27.859114, 44.895671 they would take a break before then marching on with the same troop density to envelop the city. from the west.

The 2nd Infantry Brigade at 28.153794, 44.531450 would also form up a 28 mile long line of 62 troops per square mile and then follow the road towards King Khalid City. They would position themselves at 27.761233, 45.671017 cutting off a southern escape and taking a break before marching northward to envelop the city from the south.

The 3rd Infantry Brigade would then form a 28 mile long line of 62 troop per square mile and march south from Hafar Al Batin. This was the envelop the city from the North. However while en-route the 12 D-30A would begin to bombard the city from afar to soften it up for the ground assault.

Owen SM99

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The 11th Infantry Division would be ordered to divert from it's original mission objective of filling in the gaps of the other two divisions. They would begin to pull back as Umm Qasr Naval Base had just been struck. Being the only devision to not be horribly mangled in the assault they were the only option for the new objective of preventing an american landing there.

The 42nd Infantry Brigade ('Tigers') would be broken off from the main force and would move to position themselves on a 41 mile stretch of coastline. This would give them a troop density of 42 troops per square mile. Which was no where near enough so behind that line they placed a fall back line with the 45th Infantry Brigade which would have the same troop density but a half a mile inland.

The two brigades would begin to entrench themselves on the sandy beaches. Knowing they didnt have enough time for trenches they dug fox holes and began to set up gun nests. They would position 1 heavy machine gun per mile on the stretch of beach and one Kornet atgm per square mile. A mile back the 43rd Infantry Brigade would position themselves to act to plug holes and provide fire support with their M-30 howitzers.

They would use land vehicles such as the UAZ-469 to relay messages as to not risk interception.

The 44th Infantry Brigade would be all that was left to support and fill in the gaps of the other two divisions.

John

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Before any of the Iraqi soldiers could get a real good look inside Sergeant Aarif al-Samra called them off with a shout. It was time to move on.

In the city it was chaos, the street to street fighting having broken the momentum of the armored spearhead. They had the city, but it was ruble. To the east the plan to completely encircle Kuwaiti military had failed. They were currently licking their wounds as well.

The 6th Division while not at full strength at this point would reinforce their position. Having taken the Kuwaiti positions. They had just been handed new orders. To reinforce Iraqi forces in Abdali. The 2 Brigade would begin to form a defensive line from 29.941108, 48.007346 to 29.904042, 47.670356 which is 20 miles giving them a troop density of 87 troops per square mile.

The 4 (Defenders of Baghdad) Infantry would position themselves much the same way though position a mile behind that line. This being to provide air cover for the newly forming defensive line. The badly hit 1 (Cobras) Motorised and 3 (Baghdad Eagles) Commando would mount up and defend the advance heading west along the road to directly reinforce the city and to flank Kuwaiti forces still in the city.

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John · Jul 26, 2020

The four F/A-18Ds from the Strike Fighter Squadron 86 that had been tasked with flying into Northern Kuwait would recieve orders to return back to the USS Abraham Lincoln to refuel, the same would be said for the four F/A-18Cs from Strike Fighter Squadron 143. Before they came into land, another three F/A-18Cs from the Strike Fighter Squadron 143 would be getting prepared on the flight deck, their M61A1 Vulcan cannons would be loaded with 578 rounds each, on their wingtips would be two AIM-9 Sidewinders, underwing would be for AIM-120 AMRAAMs on double racks and two 330 US Gallon Sargent Fletcher drop tanks, under the fuselage would be a third 330 US Gallon Sargent Fletcher drop tank and two more AIM-120 AMRAAMs, All of the aircraft would also be fitted with a SUU-42A/A Flares/Infrared decoys dispenser pod and chaff pod.

At the same time, six F-14Ds from the Fighter Squadron 103 would be getting prepared on the flight deck, their M61A1 Vulcan cannons being loaded with 675 rounds, their underwing hardpoints would be fitted with a total of four AIM-9 Sidewinders and two AIM-54 Phoenix - whilst their underfuselage hardpoints would be fitted with two AIM-54 Phoenix.

The F-14s would be the first to the catapults, all four of the catapults would be in use for the launch - from one to four, the aircraft are each launched into the air divering away from each other until they finally meet up in the air. Soon after, the remaining two F-14Ds and two of the F/A-18Cs would now be on the catapults and it wouldnt be long until they were in the air. The two F-14s would link up with the four in the air, the two F-18s beginning to patrol the skies above the fleet - the two remaining F-18s would be placed onto the catapults and launched not long after that, where they would also link up with the other two F-18s to patrol the skies.

The six F-14s would have been launched to meet up with the 747s that were about to arrive in Kuwait - to escort them into the country. And it wouldn't be long until the first 747 entered Kuwaiti airspace, followed by the second and so on. They were all keeping intouch with Kuwaiti ATC whilst the F-14s formed a ring around them, their AN/APG-71 scanning for unknown air targets to their limit of 370km. It wouldn't be long until the first 747 came into launch at Kuwait International Airport, they would quick taxi onto the apron, to allowed the next one to land. Each aircraft would do this, parking as close as possible to each other but allowing enough space for vehicles to pass between them.

Once they were all on the ground, Kuwaiti ground crew (perm from Strix) would begin to arrive at the aircraft with stairs, cargo cars and refuelling trucks. The troops begin to disembark, grabbing their gear that was being unloaded from the cargo holds of the aircraft. They would muster on the apron in their respective platoons and companies, who in inpart would be mustered into their larger battalions. They were given orders to wait in Kuwait International Airport until the remaining troops - being transported via sea - arrived.

At Mina Abd Allah, more specifically; the Mina Al-Ahmadi Port, the three Wasp Class (USS Essex, USS Bonhomme Richard and USS Boxer), two Austin Class (USS Ogden and USS Duluth) and two Bob Hope class (USNS Seay and USNS Pililaau) would make port. The mooring lines attached, gangways and ramps would be open as the marines and their equipment begin to disembark. The two Mobile Assault Companies from the 5th and 7th Marines, along with 1st Platoon, Charlie Company, 1st Tank Battalion and 3rd Platoon, Bravo Company, 1st Tank Battalion and 1st Platoon, Bravo Company, 1st Combat Engineer Battalion would all be given the job of driving the vehicles that were coming from the Bob Hope class. The equipment that couldn't be driven, i.e the helicopters and artillery pieces, would be towed via the FMTVs and Oshkosh M1070s.

Once they were all prepared, they would begin to move towards Kuwait City, the troops being majority transported by Humvee, M113 and AAV.

It wouldn't be long before they arrive in Kuwait City (Permission from Jamie to arrive straight away) and meet up with the 101st Airborne and Kuwait International Airport. The Marines disembark the vehicles and hand them over to the 101st, apart from the vehicles they had traveled with on the Wasp class'.

Now that they had all met up, they would begin to move towards their defensive positions around the city of Kuwait. Batteries A and B of the 1st Battalion, 11th Marines would move towards an industrial complext a few miles north west of Ali Al Salem Airbase with their sixteen M198. They would be accompanied by the 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines and 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment with nine M1A2SEP Abrams tanks.

Bravo Company of the 1st Tank Battalion, US Marines, would move up along route 80 with their five M1A1 Abrams, they would stop and take a defensive posture around 11km up the route. Parralel to that, up route 801, would be their sister Charlie Company, also with five M1A1 Abrams, they would stop at a similar distance and also take a defensive posture. To plug the gap between them on the road that goes up between the two routes would be the 1st Infantry Brigade of the 101st Airborne, with 1550 troops, thirty three M113s, thirty three M113A2 Fire Support Vehicles, sixteen M113 AMEVs, four M93 Fox, fourty M3 Bradleys, five M9 Combat Earthmovers. Their fifty FMTVs, sixteen Oshkosh M1070s and single M104 Wolverine would be kept back in the city.

Behind them, on a road that connects the two routes in the middle, would be the 1st Battalion, 1st Marines with twenty five AAV-P7/A1, fifty FMTVs and thirty Humvees. They would be joined by the 1st Battalion, 64th Armoured Regiment and 3rd Battalion, 69th Armoured Regiment of the 1st Armoured Brigade, 3rd Infantry division. Between them, they would have thirty two M1A2SEP Abrams.

Further behind that, on the junction that connects routes 80 and 801 would be the 1st Battalion, 7th Marines with twenty five AAV-P7/A1, fifty FMTVs and thirty Humvees. All of the units mentioned had taken a defensive posture along the routes. With a twenty four hour watch being maintained to watch for the Iraqi Military approaching.

In reserve, at the Copthorne Hotel and Resort, would be the 2nd Infantry Brigade, 101st Airborne. With thirty three M113s, thirty three M113A2 Fire Support Vehicles, sixteen M113 AMEVs, four M93 Fox, fourty M3 Bradleys, five M9 Combat Earthmovers, fifty FMTVs and sixteen Oshkosh M1070s. And, along route 80 but further into the city - near the Red Palace, would be the 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines with twenty five AAV-P7/A1, fifty FMTVs and thirty Humvees. On the south side of the Jahra Pools, would be the 101st Divisional Artillery, with ten M270 MLRS, fifteen M198 Field Howitzers, thirty five MIM-104C Patriots and fifteen AN/TPS-70 Surveillance radars. They would probably be the most spread out of the units to provite maximum artillery and air defence cover - supporting them would by Alpha Company of the 1st Marine Tank Battalion, with five M1A1 Abrams. The final reserve units would be the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines along route 80 near the Al-Jahra Traffic Department Maroor Maktub Jahra and the 3rd Infantry Brigade, 101st Airborne with hirty three M113s, thirty three M113A2 Fire Support Vehicles, sixteen M113 AMEVs, four M93 Fox, fourty M3 Bradleys, five M9 Combat Earthmovers, fifty FMTVs and sixteen Oshkosh M1070s along route six near the Naif Poultry Farms.

Remaining at Kuwait International Airport would be the 101st Airborne Combat Aviation Brigade with fiften AH-64C Apaches, twenty CH-47D Chinooks and seventy Five UH-60 Black Hawks. Along with the 101st Airborne Headquarters and 101st Airborne sustainment brigade, which hosted the Logisitcal, Medical and other personnel along those lines.

In an attempt to limit the role of the Iraqi Airforces in the conflict in Kuwait, another strike was authorized from Fleet Forces. Passed down straight to the USS Lake Champlain. the Captain of the ship would arrive in the CIC of the ship. Taking a seat next to the TAO, he would place a headset over his ears, so he could communicate with the rest of the sailors on the ship and the rest of the fleet whilst co-ordinating the mission.

He begins speaking, directly to the TAO. "Orders in from Fleet Forces, our target is the Basra Airbase."

"Yes sir" The TAO responds, before turning to his monitor and speaking into the mouthpiece attached to his headset. "Weapon control, new targets. Three-Zero-Point-Three-Two-Point-Five-One degree north, Four-Seven-Point-Four-Zero-Point-Five-One degree east." The co-ordinates given were that of Basra International Airport, also doubling as Basra Airbase. "Spool Tomahawks one through twenty four" he said. As he was saying this, the man in control of the WCS station would be filling in the information on his monitor needed, such as authentication and the co-ordinates. Once this was done, he'd press a simple button. Enter. The information would instantly go from his station into the TWCS and then onto the MK-41 Vertical Launch Systems to the aft and forward on the ship. An alarm would blare from each one, signalling a launch was occuring and for those near the VLS to move away and get inside.

"Batteries release" The TAO would say through the mouthpiece, and the WCS nodded as he did, speaking in response. "Yes sir. Batteries release on all tracks." The doors on the sixteen VLS cells would swing open. It would be mere moments before the flames appear as the first missile is ejected from the cell and into the air, followed by the second, and the third - and so on. Whilst this was happening, the WCS would be speaking, monitoring each launch. "Birds away. Kill track Two-Five-Seven-One, Two-Five-Seven-Two, Two-Five-Seven-Three" He would continue through the list, until it got to the end. "Two-Five-Seven-Two-Four"

The missiles scramed through the air as they followed on another, the WCS would have been watching the screen for about eight minutes, tracking the missiles as they were in flight. Then suddenly, their trackers dissapeard off the screen and he waited for what seemed like an eternity, when in reality it was on about a minute. He got the confirmation, the missiles had hit their targets and had detonated.

The fourty two 747s, twenty six B-52s and eight KC-135Ts destined for Syria would come into land at Bassel Al-Assad airbase, on the coast of Syria. Like in Kuwait, they would quick taxi onto the aprons where Syrian ground crew would manouver stairs and cargo cars to allow the troops and their equipment to leave the aircrafts. Meanwhile, the Bob Hope class ships would move into port in Latakia, not from from Bassel Al-Assad Airbase.

Once all the troops were off the aircrafts, they would begin to move towards Latakia to remove the vehicles from the Bob Hopes.

Strix · Jul 26, 2020

Southwestern Border, Kuwait

As per the Australians' request on surveying the area for hostile troop movements, 3 Aerospatiale Gazelles would be sent to survey the area, staying roughly 2km from each other to cover as much area as possible. Coincidentally, large numbers of troop movements were recorded and immediately sent to Kuwait High Command. Kuwaiti Field Marshal General Tawfiq would order an immediate withdrawal from all current defensive positions to prioritize the defense of the city. The 3 Gazelles were to monitor Iraqi troop movements and remain as far from any AAA fire as possible. Troop movements and estimated size would be forwarded to the Australians (Owen) and the Americans (John) in real-time. After fuel was running low, they were to switch with the remaining 3 gazelles for refueling.

Chaos erupted within the FOB located in the Kuwaiti defense line. Officers were arguing back and forth on what to do with the newly acquired information. Do they abandon their defense line and allow Kuwait to be encircled? Or do they want to stand their ground and let the city of Kuwait fall? General Shakir Khayyam Tawfiq, newly appointed Field Marshal for the Kuwaiti front, was assigned with this situation. While they assumed that their Saudi Arabian Allies had kept the promise on their end, it was getting clear that without doing anything, Kuwait will fall. Disheartened by the failure of the Saudi Arabians to cover their western flank, the general had to order a complete withdrawal of any active battleplans in order to defend Kuwait.

The 15th Armoured Brigade and the 26th Mechanized Brigade would be pulled back to support the stationary 94th Mechanized Brigade. The 35th Armoured Brigade would proceed further down south to cover their Australian allies in defending the airport. The 6th Mechanized Brigade would abandon their defensive positions and immediately make their way to the easternmost flank of the city. While the few brigades suffering casualties, reserves would be called in to replace lost numbers. 5 Eurocopter AS332s and 10 SA-330H Pumas would be called in to Medevac the injured soldiers from the now abandoned frontline.

All Engineers would immediately prepare defensive positions and entrenchments. While the invading force that came from the south was indeed a surprise to the Kuwaitis, they had to act fast, or else all is lost. Strengthened by their resolve to defend their homeland, an incredible feat in creating defensive positions would be witnessed by the civilian populace. In some areas, civilians would aid the Kuwaiti Military in building the fortifications. Kuwaiti Artillery would utilize gathered information from the reconnaissance run to bombard the advancing Iraqis, hopefully buying more time. Kuwaiti Units would wait for the first few enemy APCs and Tanks to arrive, opening fire when a hit is guaranteed.

Strike Coordinates on enemy positions would be relayed to Kuwait's allies, and 4 Kuwaiti F-18s, each armed with their issued M61A1 Vulcan cannons, 4x AGM-65 Mavericks, and 3x Paveway Bombs would make their way to delay Iraqi advancements. They would approach Highway 70 and run along the road until targets were spotted. Soon, the Iraqis would hear the dreaded gunfire from the flying metal birds. The Aircraft would overshoot their assigned areas, and turn back to achieve the optimal attack vector. Dust would be kicked up and the asphalt road would be peppered with cannon fire. The fighters would stay within the area until their payload has been delivered, returning for refueling and rearming.

Similarly, 4 Kuwaiti F-18s would be retrofitted with the same loadout and would proceed to provide aerial support to the advancing 6th Mechanized Brigade. They would proceed to survey the area and prevent Iraqi troops from advancing deeper into Kuwaiti territory. Once Iraqis are roughly 10km from Ahmadi, they would proceed to systematically delay their advance using their payload.

Kuwait City, Kuwait

Police forces would order all remaining civilians to retreat deeper into the city. It wasn't long before the news of an impending Iraqi invasion from the south would reach the ears of the Government. While certainly caught-off guard, it was about time for them to authorize the deployment of the national guard. An announcement would be made to all available sources of information, and within minutes, hundreds would show up to their officers, ready to fight alongside their professional brethren.

While certainly an alarming move to some, it was necessary to preserve and aid the army in defending Kuwait. News cameras would broadcast the event, while Humvees and APCs roll out of the barracks to head for the front. The Police would cooperate with the Army and would be instructed to protect civilians first and foremost. Once a breakthrough would happen, the Police would be the last resort in keeping the port open. Roadblocks would be strategically placed in order to delay a hypothetical Iraqi advance deeper into the city.

Kuwaiti Deployment of the National Guard

[o]Kuwait City Brigade

[o] 14th Battalion

[1000/1000] Personnel

[13/13] Pandur 90mm variant

[4/4] Desert Warrior IFV

[10/10] M1117 Guardian

[4/4] Condor APC

[o] 19th Battalion

[1000/1000] Personnel

[12/12] Pandur 90mm variant

[3/3] Desert Warrior IFV

[10/10] M1115 Guardian

[10/10] M996A1 HMMWV

[20/20] HMMWV

[o] 52nd Battalion

[1000/1000] Personnel

[12/12] Pandur 90mm variant

[3/3] Desert Warrior IFV

[10/10] M1115 Guardian

[10/10] Vehicule Blinde Leger

[13/13] HMMWV

[o] Jeleeb al-Shuyoukh Brigade

[o] 16th Battalion

[1000/1000] Personnel

[13/13] Pandur 90mm variant

[4/4] Desert Warrior IFV

[10/10] M1117 Guardian

[4/4] Condor APC

[o] 27th Battalion

[1000/1000] Personnel

[12/12] Pandur 90mm variant

[3/3] Desert Warrior IFV

[10/10] M1115 Guardian

[4/4] TOW M-901

[20/20] HMMWV

[o] 73rd Battalion

[1000/1000] Personnel

[12/12] Pandur 90mm variant

[3/3] Desert Warrior IFV

[10/10] M1115 Guardian

[10/10] Vehicule Blinde Leger

[13/13] HMMWV

[o] Al Jahra Brigade

[o] 83rd Battalion

[1000/1000] Personnel

[13/13] Pandur 90mm variant

[4/4] Desert Warrior IFV

[10/10] M1117 Guardian

[11/11] Shorland S600

[o] 10th Battalion

[1000/1000] Personnel

[12/12] Pandur 90mm variant

[3/3] Desert Warrior IFV

[10/10] M1115 Guardian

[10/10] TOW M-901

[20/20] HMMWV

[o] 42nd Battalion

[1000/1000] Personnel

[12/12] Pandur 90mm variant

[3/3] Desert Warrior IFV

[10/10] M1115 Guardian

[10/10] Vehicule Blinde Leger

[13/13] HMMWV

[o] Al-Adan Brigade

[o] 21st Battalion

[1000/1000] Personnel

[13/13] Pandur 90mm variant

[4/4] Desert Warrior IFV

[10/10] M1117 Guardian

[11/11] Shorland S600

[o] 54th Battalion

[1000/1000] Personnel

[12/12] Pandur 90mm variant

[3/3] Desert Warrior IFV

[10/10] M1115 Guardian

[10/10] M996A1 HMMWV

[20/20] HMMWV

[o] 25th Battalion

[1000/1000] Personnel

[12/12] Pandur 90mm variant

[3/3] Desert Warrior IFV

[10/10] M1115 Guardian

[10/10] Vehicule Blinde Leger

[13/13] HMMWV

All Brigades, once ready, are to deploy to their assigned sectors according to their names, and coordinate with American, Australian, and Kuwaiti troops in the defense of Kuwait. The National Guard would take hours before they are completely ready, as such, Iraqi forces would probably have to deal with currently deployed units. Major General Hasna Asmaa El-Mofty, assigned operational leader on the National Guard, would be joining the Field Marshal in the defense of the city. Due to how late the order was given, the National Guard would be the reserve units for the defense of the city, only joining in the fight when necessary. All Coalition forces were notified of the deployment, and all coalition forces were requested to aid in the construction of defensive positions.

Abdali, Kuwait

The constant artillery barrage finally stopped, and the lone tankman would suddenly jolt awake. It has been days since the assault, and he was eagerly waiting for the shells to stop. He had to wait for a couple of hours before moving. He was getting hungry, and the dead bodies of his comrades started to fill the air with dread. He would grab his pistol and make his way into the turret, where he would then try to escape from the tank. He takes a look from the tank commander's busted visor to check if there's anyone nearby.

After seeing that no one else was nearby, he would slowly open the hatch before running for cover in nearby rubble. Due to the chaos of the situation, only 2 boxes of MRE's would survive the onslaught, the others either destroyed or stolen. The two of them were strapped on the tank's turret, and he needs to duck out of cover in order to reach them. He would find a nearby assault rifle left from one of the dead Kuwaiti Riflemen and proceed to look for anyone nearby.

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Jamie · Jul 26, 2020

Maritime Group One from the Royal Navy had begun their departure from Diego Garcia with an intention of arriving in the Persian Gulf. Complemented with 16 Harriers, HMS Invincible held enough firepower to support coalition forces in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. During the journey there, briefings took place and specifically for the commando's of 4-2 B Company who were to act as Combat Search and Rescue with the Lynx Helicopters for the carrier aircrews in the unfortunate scenario of one going down due to hostile forces. It was estimated that the fleet would arrive over the course of the next 24 hours and be operationally ready for tasking by the Kuwait and/or Australian Commanders (Owen .

The combined effort of the two KNIGHT E-3 Sentry Aircraft continued, a consistent patrol pattern that remained out of reach for Iraqi Forces but was sure to relay any new information onto coalition forces via encrypted channels if relevant. The two Bob Hope-class carriers and HMS Ocean whom of all had deployed all equipment from the vessels had arrived home at the United Kingdom, greeted by their families. Although temporarily not required, it was likely these would be loading up again soon to deploy additional equipment to the new front-line. Although the UK had dedicated forces, it has only officially been agreed in the House of Commons that it would focus on an air war.

Forward Operating Base Deir had officially become active with the arrival of 1,200 Paratroopers originating from 1st and 2nd Battalions. Together, with a combined 165 vehicles, they begun to set a perimeter around the borders of the airbase and set up temporary accommodation. Acknowledging it been secure, the next trip was to involve back to back Chinooks and Puma's from the callsign Pegasus delivering 600 PAX from 3PARA, 200 from 23 Airborne Engineers that were stationed in Camp Mousa, 120 from the PathFinder Group. To support them, from the main port of operations 75 Challenger 2 Main Battle Tanks and 150 Bulldog FV432 begun their drive to the forward operating base. These would be supported by the 25 Support Tankers, 15 CRARRV Recovery Vehicles, 15 FV180 Engineer Tractors and 5 Chieftain Armored Vehicles. All of which were manned by REME and the Logistics Squadrons. If fuel was required, this would be refilled via the tankers who can refuel at fuel stations on the way. If any other supplies or spares were needed, this would be available via helicopters based at Camp Mousa. Of course, this travel would start very late at night and go throughout to minimize the risk of detection. The route and movement itself was private.

With new arrivals at Cyprus, the 17 Port and Maritime Regiment, 1st Port Squadron, would be re-located via Puma Helicopter lifts to the main port of operations in Syria which is where most equipment would go through for the front line deployments. The RAF Regiment would be deployed to Camp Mousa with the 40 Rapiers FSC, a combined effort of Lynx, Chinook and Puma's to deliver based on realistic flight sorties.

Odinson · Jul 27, 2020

SECRET

The Norwegian High Command was utterly stunned by how much of a logistical failure the coalition's efforts were so far. Norwegian Forces located at Kuweires Airbase had been there almost three times as long as the Norwegian Operational Commanders had expected them to be. They were now running low on food, water, and most importantly sunscreen. The same could be said for the Norwegian Naval Task Force which was off the coast of Syria. The Task Force first refreshed itself with new food, water, and supplies followed by efforts from the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy to restock the ground forces and crews at Kuweires Airbase.

Serious considerations were being made by the High Command and Prime Minister in Oslo to order a full withdraw of Norwegian forces from Syria, and declare a cessation of hostilities between Norway and Iraq. However, just as moral was dropping to new lows, it appeared that significant advancements were finally being made by the Americans and other coalition members on the Northern/Syrian front. Norwegian forces at Kuweires Airbase were entirely ready to deploy to the front, and were simply waiting for their American and British counterparts to provide a united front. The officers at Kuweires breathed a sigh of relief once it became clear that the Americans were landing in Syria with a significant force. The Norwegian Forces kept their readiness at the highest level, while the Naval Task Force off the coast of Syria was prepared to launch an offensive strike at any time.
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Owen · Jul 27, 2020

Australian Maritime Task Group

By now the Australian Maritime Task Group would have unloaded thousands of shells upon the Iraqi Forces in the northern section of Kuwait. Their attention would now turn to the Iraqi Forces advancing from the south of Kuwait City. They would continue their relentlessly shelling, being resupplied by HMAS Westralia who would also be docking at Kuwait City port to be resupplied. HMAS Kanimbla would also join the Australian Maritime Task Group by now, having arrived from Australia. It would dock at the Kuwait City port and would unload the 4RAR Company, the CBR Response Squadron and all of their Land Rover Perentie 4x4s. It would also unload the Clearance Diving Element who were to join the Ground Forces in Kuwait City due to the dire need. They would be ordered to secure the port area of Kuwait City. The Westland Sea Kings from HMAS Kanimbla would be hovering above Kuwait City, providing reconnaissance. HMAS Kanimbla would then go to join the rest of the fleet out in Kuwait Bay.

Clearance Divers arriving in Kuwaiti ports

Australian Special Operations Task Group

By now all of the Special Air Service Regiment elements and their 16 Long Range Patrol Vehicles would arrive at Kuwait International Airport via C-130s. The C-130s would go to King Abdulaziz Air Base in Saudi Arabia to join Air Task Group. They would move out of the Airport to go join U.S. and Kuwaiti Forces to the south and west of Kuwait City. They would be looking around patrolling, awaiting for further orders to either advance or hold in Kuwait City. If they saw an Iraqi, they were almost certain to die as the SAS were highly trained and highly equipped individuals whom Iraqi forces did not stand a chance against. The 4th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment and its 250 Commandos and 50 Land Rover Perenties would also join the Special Air Service out in the south and west of Kuwait City, ready to defend it.

Australian Special Air Service on the outskirts of Kuwait City

Australian Air Task Group

The entirety of the Australian Air Task Group would now arrive, having to divert from King Khalid Military City to King Abdulaziz Air Base in Dhahran. This was due to the relentless shelling on KKMC that was reported by the Air Vice Marshal who was stationed there. The Air Vice Marshal, the Major Generals Maurie McNarn and Tim Ford and their staff would have fled KKMC on the road heading east onto Highway 85 towards Damman. The Australian National Headquarters would now permanently move to King Abdulaziz Air Base. At the Air Base, No. 1 Airfield Defence Guards consisting of 500 personnel and 8 Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles would provide perimeter security to the air base, ensuring that if it came under attack it would be well defended. No. 323 Expeditionary Combat Support Squadron would set up as the air base's administration, fire and other support services squadron. It would consist of 500 personnel, 20 Land Rover Perentie 6x6s and 6 Titan General Purpose Fire Trucks. It would ensure the day-to-day operations of the air base run as smoothly as possible and that it has all the support it needs. No. 2 Expeditionary Health Squadron would set up a field hospital at the air base, consisting of 300 personnel and 10 Land Rover Perentie 6x6s as Ambulances. The Coalition would be notified that the hospital was now set up at the air base and that Coalition forces can fly in their wounded soldiers to receive treatment from the hospital (Jamie, John, Odinson, Strix). No. 114 Mobile Control and Reporting Unit would also set up at the air base, consisting of two AN/TPS-43 Radars and 20 personnel to operate, one facing east and one facing west. They would give the Australian Air Task Group a radar range of up to 450km, which included all of Kuwait and Saudi Arabia up to Hafar Al Batin/Riyadh. All of the 14 Hornets, 12 F-111s, 2 P-3C Orions, 3 C-130 Hercules and 2 Boeing 707s would arrive at the air base ready for air operations. The standard fit out on the Hornets would be 2x AIM-9 Sidewinders on the wingtips, 2x AIM-120 AMRAAMs on the under-wing and 4x AGM-65 Mavericks on the under-wing and under-fuselage and 1x SUU-42A/A Flares/Infrared decoys dispenser pod on the under-fuselage. The F-111s would be equipped with 9x GBU-10 Paveway II laser-guided bombs under-wing and under-fuselage and 27x Mark 82 freefall bombs in the internal weapons bay. The Hornets and F-111s would waste no time getting to work, they would begin taking off heading towards Iraqi forces advancing into the south of Kuwait. A relentless air campaign would begin, Hornets would unload their Mavericks onto any targets they could find on the ground but primarily Iraqi vehicles. They would also be on alert for Iraqi Air Force jets, ready to shoot them down at a moments notice if the Australian Fleet didn't already get them. The F-111s would target precise targets with their Paveway bombs and would also carpet bomb areas where there are high concentrations of Iraqi vehicles and personnel with the Mark 82 bombs. Aircraft would head back to King Abdulaziz, switch crew, reload weapons, refuel and do it all over again. The American, Australians and Kuwaitis on the ground near Kuwait City would hear the thunderous roar of the F-111s and Hornets and many citizens of Kuwait City would get startled. The Boeing 707s would be airborne over the skies, providing air-to-air refuelling to the Hornets if need be. The P-3C Orions would also get airborne, providing electronic warfare and signals intelligence using their AN/ALQ-78(V) electronic surveillance receiver. They would begin intercepting Iraqi communications from all across the battlefield. The crew onboard would try and disseminate everything, translating the Arabic and working out what the plan was for the Iraqi forces, getting a pretty good idea about what the Iraqis were planning to do and where they were advancing.

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SM99 · Aug 5, 2020

RIYADH

It has become clear that the Kingdom was no where near ready to join this conflict. The Kingdoms attempts to thwart the Saddam regime has massively backfired as a result of sheer incompetence and disorganization.The Crown Prince was made informed of the Iraqi incursions into the Kingdom. The Defense Minister would be summoned and told to reinforce Hail and King Khalid Military City, and to focus on striking within Iraq as well.

Previously, all of the DF-21s of the Strategic Missile Forces had been made operational and were loaded onto their Taian Erector launcher platforms. One of these had been already aimed at Baghdad previously. Clearance was given from the Crown Prince himself to strike Saddam right in the heart of Baghdad.

With that being said, the DF-21 aimed at Bagdhad was ready to launch with its 600kg warhead. It had an operational range of 1,700km, meaning Bagdhad was within range. The missile operators would then launch the missile right towards the coordinates 33.298825, 44.386847. The Missile would be guided with its terminal active radar and would reach a speed of Mach 10 right towards its desired target. In approximately 6 minutes, it would reach strike the coordinates in Baghdad with an accuracy of 50-100m

Similarly 5 more DF-21s would be prepared by missile operators for launch. All of which would be aimed in the general direction of Bagdhad. Coordinates would be provided later for launch.

25 Heavy Type 73 trucks would be fuelled and crewed. They would carry food supplies and further ammunitions. They would then head out from Riyadh towards Hail to reinforce. Similar another 25 Type-73 would load up with similar cargo, be fuelled and crewed. They would head to King Khalid Military city.

Previously, 5 F-15SE's had left Riyadh, leaving behind 20. All 20 of these in Riyadh would be crewed, fuelled and prepared for flight. They all be would be armed with 1× 20 mm (0.787 in) M61A1 Vulcan 6-barreled Gatling cannon, 6x AGM-Mavericks and avionics.

Avionics would include:

Radar:
- Raytheon AN/APG-70 or AN/APG-82
- AN/ASQ-236 Radar Pod
Targeting pods:
- LANTIRN or Lockheed Martin Sniper XR or LITENING targeting pods
Countermeasures:
- Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems AN/ALQ-131 electronic countermeasures pod
- Hazeltine AN/APX-76 or Raytheon AN/APX-119 Identify Friend/Foe (IFF) interrogator
- Magnavox AN/ALQ-128 Electronic Warfare Warning Set (EWWS) – part of Tactical Electronic Warfare Systems (TEWS)
- Loral AN/ALR-56 Radar warning receivers (RWR) – part of TEWS
- Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems ALQ-135 Internal Countermeasures System (ICS) – part of TEWS
- Marconi AN/ALE-45 Chaff/Flares dispenser system – part of TEWS

2 squadrons of 10 would be formed and one by one they would all take off out of Riyadh. One squadron would head over towards Hail, whereas the other would head towards the direction of King Khalid Military City.

The Australians would be approved for landing and would be asked to monitor the airspace for any Iraqi incursions. Owen

HAIL

The forces that came into contact with Iraqi forces would be completely overhwhelmed. What was left of the Anti-Armor troops in the Humvees would make a desperate attempt to retreat back to Hail, however it was likely that no one would make it back. The tanks in contact with the Iraqis would continue to try and hold their positions. However due to the excessive period of fighting, morale was low and supplies were short. All of the M1A1s would have been destroyed, and at best 2-3 M1A2s remained. However they were instructed to remain and keep firing upon the Iraqi T-72s.

Whilst this was happening, the 50 M109 Howitzers that were stationed in the city would begin firing towards the known Iraqi positions once within range. 10 of the M270s that joined the Tanks in their assault had successfully fallen back previously however they were short on fuel and supplies. These would be abandoned. The remaining 15 M270s in the city would move towards where they were and attempt to barrage the Iraqis at their known positions.

The 5 MIM-23 Hawks would have arrived in Hail, as would the 2 MIM-104PAC2 and 2 MIM-104 PAC3s.

KKMC

The 14th Infantry division would have been met by resistance from 50 Humvees with troop complement, 25 M1A2s, 10 M270s and 50 FMTV Trucks that had been sent to Linah previously. These units were low on food supply and morale however they would do all they can to resist the Iraqi dvision. They would fortify their positions in Linah and await the oncoming division and open fire once within range.

As mentioned previously, "The 10 LAV-III, 25 M1A2s, 10 M270S, 50 FMTV Trucks and 50 Humvees with troop complement would head up Highway 50 towards Hafar Al Batin. They would aim to secure this highway and secure the city of Hafar Al Batin. From their they would then plan to move down Highway 85 towards Rafha. Any Iraqi troop movements within site would be immediately engaged." Iraqi forces near Hafar Al-Batin would not have been able to directly march towards KKMC without resistance from these units.

The 5-15SEs that had bombarded Iraqi positions in Hail would have reached their intended destination at KKMC by now. 5F-15Cs and Super King Airs are all currently stationed in KKMC airfield awaiting further orders.

As mentioned previously, 5 MIM-23 Hawks, 2 MIM-104PAC2 and 2 MIM-104 PAC3c would have reached KKMC and reached and made active.

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(As a result of OOC Absence) In all the above locations, it would be important to note that the Armed Forces capability has been greatly reduced due to low supplies and low morale. Expenses have not been covered for weeks. To combat this a regain capability/effectiveness, a 500Mn infusion has been made to attempt to cover resupplying expenses. Obviously this wont be enough.

John · Aug 6, 2020

Preparations had now been completed in Syria. The 3rd Armored Brigade of the 1st Armor Division had arrived in their location just outside of Al Hawl in Northern Syria. With them would be their fourty nine M1A2 SEP Abrams, twenty two M551A1 TTS Light tanks, sixty six each of the M113 and M113A2 FSV, thirty three M113 AMEV, eight M93 Fox, eighty M3 Bradley, one hundred and sixteen Humvees, eight M88 Recovery Vehicles, eight M728 Engineering vehicles, ten M9 Combat Earth Movers, one hundred FMTVs, thirty three Oshkosh M1070s and two M104 Wolverines. Once in position, they would begin to report the sightings of the large Iraqi force on the other side of the border.

Just north of the 3rd Armored Brigade - at Qamishlo International Airport - the 1st Armored Combat Aviation Brigade had arrived. On the base would be fiften AH-64C Apaches, twenty CH-47D Chinooks and seventy five UH-60 Blackhawks. Joining the Aviation Brigade would be the 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines who would have sixteen LAV-25s, ten LAV-ATs, three LAV-MEWSS and three LAV-C2 with them. Within moments, four of the AH-64s would be getting prepared for lift off. Their M230 Chain guns would be loaded with one thousand two hundred rounds. On their stub wings - four AGM-114 Hellfires would be loaded on double racks and two x19 Hydra 70 launchers would be placed on the remainder of the hardpoints.

At Palmyra Airport, the 307th Fighter Squadron, 336th Fighter Squadron, 67th Fighter Squadron, 55th Fighter Squadron, 14th Fighter Squadron, 19th Fighter Squadron and 11th Bomb Squadron would now be on station, with their equipment of twenty five McDonnel Douglas F-15Cs, twenty five General Dynamics F-16Cs, twenty Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolts, thirty McDonnel Douglas F-15Es and twenty six B-52s. Eight of the B-52s would begin to be prepared instantly, their bomb bays would each be loaded with fifty GBU-32(V)1/Bs. However they would be kept on the ground for now, instead six of the F-15Cs would have their M61A1s loaded with 900 rounds each, and would each have four AIM-120 AMRAAMs on their underwings, four AIM-7 Sparrow under their fuselages and a single 600 US Gallon drop tank on their centre line station. Two conformal fuel tanks would also be fitted to the aircraft under their fuselages.

Alongside them, eight of the F-15Es would have their M61A1s loaded with 500 rounds of M56 each. Two AIM-9 Sidewinders joined with two AGM-65 Mavericks would sit on the duel racks under the wings, under the fuselage would be four AGM-130s and two conformal fuel tanks. On the centreline pod would be a single GBU-10 Paveway II. Both sets of F-15s, the Cs and Es would be carrying the tactical electronic warfare system which combines the ALQ-135 Internal Electronic Countermeasures System and AN/ALE-45 Chaff/Flares dispenser system so that neither needs to be chosen to be fitted before deploying - as both can be carried. The two sets would prepare to take off, lining up on the runway in pairs - one aircraft always slightly behind the other - they would begin to take off. They would circle the airport until they were all in the air where they would join up and begin to head towards the north of Iraq, where the 3rd Armored Brigade had reported the sights of enemy movement.

At Al Bukamal, the 1st Stryker Brigade and 2nd Armoured Brigade of the 1st Armored Division would arrive on station - with their combined vehicle total of fourty nine M1A2 SEP Abrams, twenty two M551A1 TTS Light tanks, one hundred and thirty two each of the M113 and M113A2 FSV, sixty six M113 AMEV, sixteen M93 Fox, one hundred and sixty M3 Bradley, two hundred and thirty two Humvees, sixteen M88 Recovery Vehicles, sixteen M728 Engineering vehicles, twenty M9 Combat Earth Movers, two hundred FMTVs, sixty six Oshkosh M1070s and four M104 Wolverines. Reinforcing them would be the 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines with their equipment of sixteen LAV-25s, ten LAV-ATs, three LAV-MEWSS and three LAV-C2s.

North East of the units at Al Bukamal, the 1st Armored Division Artillery would be at Abu Hamam. With their total equipment of twenty M270 MLRS and thirty M198 Howitzers each of them spread out over an eight square mile area and directed towards the border.

Further south on route one over the border from Rutba, the 1st Battalion, 6th Marines would be gearing up on the border to advance, with their equipment of sixteen LAV-25s, ten LAV-ATs, three LAV-MEWSS and three LAV-C2s.

"Captain, I got something" said First Sergeant Sidney Ayers as he pulled the binoculars from his eyes and handed them over to Captain Cole Lowell. The Captain took the binoculars and followed the now pointing finger of the First Sergeant, bringing the binoculars to his eyes to see what it was. It was a dust cloud - the only thing is, it wasn't windy. So it must have meant that the Iraqi's were approaching. Captain Lowell, the Officer Commanding of Charlie Company, 1st Marine Tank Battalion - would jump down from the M1A1 Abrams that both him and the First Sergeant were stood upon. "Right listen up Marines. You've all been briefed. We are not in this position to stop the enemy advance, but to slow them down and give us a time to maneuver ourselves towards the rear guard." He shouted out, so that all of the Marines could hear him. "We're about to make contact. Now, I expect nothing less than gratuitous violence from all of you. Just because we're outnumbered doesn't mean we have to be thinking.. nice thoughts. You put the fire down, alright? You get stuck in there and kick their fucking teeth out, or I guarantee they'll be having your balls for breakfast."

"Hard boiled or fried, sir?" Marine Peck spoke out.

"Scrambled." The Captain smirked a little, before looking around. "Alright, get the tanks into position. I want a firing line across the highway. Space yourselves out. You men on the ground, I want AT4s up the front. The rest of you, take cover and lay down a base of fire."

There was a smattering of "yes sir"s and "roger"s from the Marines as they began to take up positions. The tank crews would close the hatches on their tanks as they take up a defensive line along the Highway, the line would be scattered - with three tanks forming a main front and spacing themselves out in a sort of zig zag. The remaining two tanks would form a reserve line to move up and engage if needed. Each tank would be carrying forty rounds of M829A2 armor-piercing, fin-stabilized, discarding sabot with one already loaded into the guns.

The Weapons Platoon Machine Gun Section would split off into their three squads. Each squad would be made up off two teams, each team carrying an M240G GPMG and made up of a Corporal, Lance Corporal and a Marine (Pvt), the Lance being the Gunner and the Marine being the Ammunitionman. Two of the squads would head to each side of the highway and set up their guns on their bipods on the ground - towards the advancing enemy. The third squad would remain behind as a reserve.

The Weapons Platoon LWCMS Mortar Section, consiting of three squads each carrying a single M224 60 mm Lightweight Mortar, would set up around 400 meters behind the tank lines. Each squad would consist of a Squad Leader/Gunner, who is a Corporal, an Assistant Gunner - Lance Corporal and two Ammunitionmen, both Marines. The Ammunitionmen would have dropped their packs next to the mortars and opened them up. Allowing for easy access to the rounds.

Finally the Weapons Company Assault Section would take place inbetween the tanks, split into three squads each carrying two AT4 Rocket launchers and made up of a Squad Leader - Corporal, Gunner - Lance Corporal and two Ammunitionmen.

Stretched out over a six kilometer line - inbetween Route 80 and Route 801, would be the 1st Infantry Brigade of the 101st Airborne. Which would be plugging the gap between the two routes. Their M3 Bradleys, M113A2 FSVs and Humvees would have taken a defensive line all along the 6km stretch. The M242 Bushmasters of the M3 Bradleys would be loaded with three hundred rounds of M919 Armor-Piercing, Fin-Stabilized Discarding Sabot With Tracer, plus three hundred more. They would also have six hundred rounds of M791 Armor-piercing discarding sabot with Tracer and three hundred rounds of M792 High Explosive Incendiary with Tracer and Self Destruct. Their TOW launchers would be loaded with two rockets, plus ten more to reload with. The Humvees and M113A2s would be armed with a mix of M240s, M2 Brownings and Mk 19 grenade machine guns.

Back on Route 801, the Captain would be monitoring the progress of the apporaching Iraqis, by his side would be First Sergeant Ayers and Lance Coporal Little, the Radioman. As the Iraqis got to the edge of the Sabah Al-Ahmad Natural Reserve, the Captain turned to L.Cpl Little and gave him a nod. Little would pick up his radio reciever and begin speaking into it. The message would be direct to Lieutenant Colonel Bonham, the man incharge of the 101st Airbornes Artillery deployment.

After a small discussion of requests and commands, the Lt.Col would place his own radio reciever down and go out to begin deligating orders to the guns. Within moments, all of the M198 Howitzers were beginning to turn to the correct bearing and height. In four of the howitzers, the Dual-Purpose Improved Conventional Munition was being used, which was an artillery shell that contained 88 bomblets for airburts, each bomblet being able to penitrate 2inches of solid steel. The remaining eleven would be loaded with the M549 RAPHE shells. Within minutes of the orders being passed down, the sound of the first gun rang out. It was the first ground combat shot of America in the whole campaign. It would be mere seconds before the second rang out. The guns all began firing, fifteen rounds were in the air within the space of a minute. The guns were given the order to fire at their highest possible rate of fire.

The ten M270 MLRS' would also be given orders, their launchers would be loaded up with M26A1 rockets. These rockets, designed for airburst, housed five hundred and eighteen M85 submunitions capable of penitrating heavy armoured vehicles. Their turrets would begin to turn on the correct bearing and height and once there, would begin to open fire on the Iraqi positions. Each M270 would fire their twelve rockets within the space of forty seconds. The dust around the M270s made it impossible for anyone to see the vehicles as the kickback from the rocket launchers would throw the sand up in the air.

Back on Route 801, the soldiers would begin to watch the carnage unfold as around fifteen kilometers away, they could see the explosions going on as the Iraqi lines got battered by the artillery bombardment. It was now only a matter of time until it was their turn to fight,

HeadlessSeeker · Aug 11, 2020

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To: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Saudi Arabia SM99

CC:

Hello,

I come to you wit an offer that will end this conflict between our two nations. As it has been demonstrated Iraq holds the clear edge. Coalition forces have been ineffective in halting our advance. They have been humbled, and you can no doubt see now that one does not need to look to western nations for support.

Here are our demands. Saudi Arabia will withdraw all statements and hostilities towards Iraq. We will enforce military access to maneuver our troops to secure against western aggression. Saudi Arabia will switch sides and put to the sword any coalition forces in Saudi Arabia.

The alternative to accepting our demands will be rather unpleasant. As we will have no choice but to target the western world's ability to fight a war and target your oil fields. All of them.

You have 24 hours to accept or propose an alternative.

From: President of Iraq, Saddam Hussein

To: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kuwait Strix

CC:

Hello,

As you can no doubt tell the western coalition has not been as protective as you may have hoped for. They have been humbled. Their force projection is a a shadow of what they were able to do before. They will not be able to stop us from repelling their influence from this land.

Already Saudi Arabia has been given an offer, and so now I will give you one as well. Kuwait will not sell oil bellow market value every again. Kuwait will accept Iraqi military access to both land and ports. Kuwait will expel Western Coalition forces from Kuwait. Kuwait will also give Iraq reparations for money lost when it was selling bellow market value.

From: President of Iraq, Saddam Hussein

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Abdali, Kuwait

The city and surrounding territory having seemingly been won Iraqi forces took this time to establish themselves. It seemed that the push from the south had taken pressure off of them. Soon enough supply lines were reestablished with food, ammo, and fuel being brought up to the front. Fresh reinforcements were also being brought in to replace the dead and wounded. They had to move quickly and within the city they they began to fortify. Setting up heavy machine gun nests and placing anti tank mines on the roads leading into the city, making sure to make maps of where they put them. In areas where Kuwaiti forces had placed tanks before they made sure to put ATGM systems up like the AT-3 Sagger and AT-4 Spigot. On still standing buildings leading into the city they began to place explosives as to detonate them ontop of would be attackers. Outside of the city the troops that had arrived to make a front line began to dig in. Digging trenches reinforced by heavy machine guns, artillery, and 100 mm field gun M1944 (BS-3). Two groups of four mobile MT-LB 120 mm mortar carrier were to be kept in reserve to provide support to any part of the line.

They could not assault again until they had fully reinforced and resupplied. The idea of a lightening war from the North was not going to be happening until they got supplied.

Route 70, Saudi Arabia

The Kuwait strafing runs on the convoy kept dispersing Iraqi forces. However when ever a section of road was blocked a tank would be moved up to unblock it. The Kuwaiti aircraft only occasional received return fire as they seemed to be in a real hurry. Given the size of the forces in route they would need more then the four planes they had assigned to the job. They certainly caused damage. Destroying 16 tanks and numerous trucks and apc vehicles with their ATGMs and paveways. But the Iraqis just kept comming, and if they came within gun range they would fine resistance much more stiff as vehicle mounted anti aircraft guns began to fire up at them.

However things were helped with the arrival of the Austrailian aircraft. The massive Iraqi column was making headway, but under serious fire. They took to scattering when they caught sight of an aircraft and then moving on when the bombs went off. Much like what crew men did in response to the Stuka dive bombers of old. The sheer size of the movement however limited the effect these no doubt devastating attacks had on the operation as a whole.

There unfortunately was not enough aircraft to bring the massive column to a stop. At least, not yet anyways.

Strix Owen

Hail, Saudi Arabia

With the Saudi forces on the verge of being over run the Iraqi tanks and troops pressed the advantage wanting to ensure that none escaped their sight. They would pressed on to completely over run the forces they faced. Their morale was high at seeing they had managed to 'destroy' the infamous M1A1 Abrams tank. or at least, mobility kill them. With that in mind, the artillery strike was hampering the ability of the infantry to overun the enemy. Unlike the hardened tanks, they were but flesh and blood. Event the softer skinned APCS were having trouble with near its that racked them with shrapnel. The fighting continued, but only that tanks were making serious moves to prevent Saudi tanks from escaping. Though it seemed they intended to fight to the death. TO which, the Iraqi T-72s would move to suround and flank the enmy to get at their sides. Two pairing up at a time to take on one.

KKMC, Saudi Arabia

With Iraqi troops from the south they decided to press on the attack despite the troops in the North not being in position. Vehicles would be targeted by heavy weapons fire. Being prioritized over infantry as RPG-7s were brought up to take out the Saudi vehicles from a distance. Heavy Macine gun teams would be brought up and set up to support the advance from the South. Laying down heavy fire once they were set up.

Hafar Al-Batin, Saudi Arabia

The Iraqi forces moving to take Hafar Al-Batin before moving onto KKMC would be met by Saudi forces there. They decided to cut south instead of directly trying to take the city. They knew that their flank was about to be supported by the massive convoy heading their way. They would leave taking the city to that convoy while they marched south. If the Saudi Arabians moved to follow them, then that would make them easier pickings for the armored column that was about to arrive.

SM99

Baghdad, Iraq

The city was soon rocked by missile strikes. luckily for Saddam, he had retreated to the war room where he had dictated a message to Saudi Arabia and Iraq. But as soon as he heard about the apparent revenge strikes, he deliberated for a moment and then gave the order.

With the order given Iraq began to fuel and errect one at a time it's Al Hussein missiles. Aiming them for Riyadh from Basrah. To cause cause the most disruption a creeping launch pattern was chosen with a slight scatter. It took ten minutes for each launch to occur, but when they started, it really started. 30 missiles in total would be launched at the city over the course of 30 minutes.

In the meantime of the remaining 20 missiles in inventory, 20 were to be fueled up and launched at Kuwait. Launch they did, but not at random. They began with aiming ten towards the government section of the city, and ten at the ports. This took 20 minutes to accomplish.

At the same times 15 Al-Samoud missiles would be one at a time launched at Kuwait city in a scattered fashion from the same launch site. This would take 15 minutes to finish. However, they began this by targeting the airports of Kuwait city. In an attempt to cripple te air supremacy the Coalition was enjoying.

Then a single al-Abbas was launched at Kuwait city from the launch site in Baghdad.

Strix SM99 Owen John Jamie Odinson

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