OP2403-1-1 After Action Report

OP2403-1-1 After Action report (Written by Google Gemini)
After Action Report (AAR)
Operation: Op 2403-1-1

After Action Report (AAR)
Operation: Sumava Offensive

Unit: 2nd Battalion, 17th Separate Mechanized Cavalry Regiment

1. Situation

a. Enemy Forces:

Separatist forces with local levies, Russian militia, Russian special forces, Wagner mercenaries, and Spanish militia.
Equipment identified: BMPs, technicals, T-34 tanks, BTRs, and drone.
b. Friendly Forces:

2nd Battalion, 17th Separate Mechanized Cavalry Regiment
Reinforcements: 1 rifle squad, 2 T-55 tanks (not employed)
Equipment: 8 tanks (2 T-72s), infantry fighting vehicles carrying rifle squads.
c. Mission: Capture three villages (Rabi, Vlkonce, Male Hydcice) to disrupt separatist activity in the Sumava region.

2. Execution

a. Rabi:

Initial attack with two tank-mounted rifle squads and two T-72s achieved quick success.
Enemy counterattacks from north and northwest by Wagner mercenaries and Russian militia forced withdrawal.
Second counterattack with Wagner mercenaries, Spanish militia, T-34 tank, and BMP encountered and repelled.
Civilian criminal command operative eliminated. Documents and cell phone recovered.
Three enemy supply trucks destroyed.
Battalion command declared Rabi secured.
b. Vlkonice:

Three weakened rifle squads (Recon Squad 2, 4th Squad, 1st Squad) supported by tanks assaulted the village.
Village secured despite strong resistance.
Battalion ordered withdrawal and redeployment to Male Hydcice.
c. Male Hydcice:

Redeployment under heavy fire resulted in complete loss of 2nd Squad.
Three weakened rifle squads and four tanks pushed into the village.
Objective of securing river crossing failed due to heavy casualties.
Task force commander ordered withdrawal to Rabi.
3. Assessment

a. Friendly Losses:

2nd Squad, Recon Squad 1, and 3rd Squad wiped out.
1 T-72 tank and 1 T-34 tank destroyed.
b. Enemy Losses:

6 BMPs, 6 technicals, 3 T-34 tanks, 3 BTRs, and 1 drone destroyed.
c. Strengths:

Rapid initial success in capturing Rabi.
Effective use of combined arms tactics (infantry and armor) in urban combat.
Successful destruction of enemy vehicles and equipment.
d. Weaknesses:

Difficulty maintaining unit cohesion during movement phase.
Inability to hold against sustained enemy counterattacks.
High casualties during redeployment and assault on Male Hydcice.
4. Recommendations

Improve communication and coordination during movement phases.
Develop and rehearse contingency plans for responding to enemy counterattacks.
Conduct a thorough review of casualty prevention measures and tactics.
Re-evaluate the necessity of employing reinforcements based on the evolving battlefield situation.
5. Conclusion

The operation achieved the initial objective of capturing Rabi but suffered significant losses and ultimately failed to secure the remaining two villages. Lessons learned from this operation will inform future training and tactics to improve unit cohesion, combat effectiveness, and casualty mitigation.

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