Operation Rescript

[Jamie]

OPERATION RESCRIPT
Security Classification: TOP SECRET

SITUATION REPORT

Amid escalation in New Caledonia, discussions had taken place between the leadership of the UK, Poland and Thailand as to a coordinated response to prevent conflict and to complete the taskings set out with each countries discussions with the French Government. As a result, a task force has been formed to replace the Indian Patrol Tasking with a suitable substitute.

BELLIGERENTS

BLUFOR United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Kingdom of Poland Republic of Thailand French Fifth Republic OPFOR New Caledonian Independence Army (AINC) Multiple Terrorist Organisations

ORDER OF BATTLE

Royal Navy HMS Ocean (Ocean-class Helicopter Carrier) [285] Sailors, Royal Navy [180] Air Crew, Fleet Air Arm [200] Royal Marines, 42 Commando, A & B company. [20] Royal Marines, Commando Logistics Regiment, 1 Troop Logistic Support Squadron [80] Royal Marines, Commando Logistics Regiment, Commando Forward Surgical Group [10] Leyland DAF (Drops) [20] Landrover Wolf WMIK [5] Oshkosh Wheeled Support Tanker [1] Pacific 22 RIB [4] LCVP Mk5 Landing Craft [8] Westland Sea King HC.4, 849 Naval Air Squadron, C Flight [3] Lynx Helicopter, 815 Naval Air Squadron, B Flight​ HMS Solent (Type 23 Frigate) [183] Sailors, Royal Navy [2] Pacific 22 RIBs [1] Lynx Helicopter, 815 Naval Air Squadron, A Flight, WOLF001​ HMS Valiant (Type 23 Frigate) [183] Sailors, Royal Navy [2] Pacific 22 RIBs [1] Lynx Helicopter, 825 Naval Air Squadron, A Flight, WOLF007​ RFA Wave Regent (Wave-class Tanker) [80] Sailors, Royal Fleet Auxiliary [20] Sailors, Royal Navy ​

CAMPAIGN REGISTER

Operation	Objective	Status
Operation Rescript SEPTEMBER 2002 -	Delivery of humanitarian assistance and peacekeeping support across New Caledonia.	In Progress

 

[Jamie]

For the last few days, all hands were on deck as sailors, air crew and marines worked together to load and prepare for four-ship task group that had a long sail ahead of them - New Caledonia. It was the last time their families could spend time with their loved-ones before the deployment that was to take place indefinitely with a rumored rotation period of 8 months subject to operational requirements. Due to the significant distance and the oversea bases operated by the UK in benefit, it was decided the group would travel through the Mediterranean to resupply at Cyprus, passing the Suez Canal to resupply again at Diego Garcia. Despite the long journey, a full itinerary had been put in place to keep all onboard ready. This would include numerous emergency drills such as sinking and fires, regular aircraft deployments and continued maintenance of all vehicles.

All provisions boarded and vessels ready to go, a huge turnaround along the shorelines of family, friends and the general public attended to wave off those deploying on the largest operation since the war with Turkey as the ships begun their departure. Throughout, they'd remain in international waters and abide rules of the road at sea on the following route: IO > IN > IM > JM > KM > KL > KK > LK > MJ > MI > NH > OH > PH > QH > RG.

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