OP2404-12-3 After Action Report

OP2404-12-3 After Action report (Written by Google Gemini)

After Action Report (AAR)
Operation: Hedgehog (OP2404-12-3) - Defense of Rozhovo (No Name Village)

Unit: 1st Battalion, 3rd Separate Tank Brigade

1. Situation

a. Enemy Forces: Separatist forces, including Wagner Group operators and Russian militia, were assessed to be advancing towards Rozhovo (No Name Village). Battalion intelligence identified Rozhovo as the most likely target for the next attack.

b. Friendly Forces: A reinforced task force, comprised of elements from 1st Battalion, 3rd Separate Tank Brigade, was established following Operation Spear (OP2404-12-1) in Korsac.

2. Mission

Defend Rozhovo (No Name Village) against a potential separatist attack.

3. Execution

a. Upon arrival in Rozhovo, the task force established a defensive line running east to west, utilizing available terrain features. The defensive positions consisted of:

Tank 2 and Scout Car 1 BRDM (eastern flank)
2nd Squad
Command Squad
Tank 1 and Scout Car 2 BRDM (western flank)
b. Initial enemy attacks came from the north and northeast, consisting primarily of Wagner Group and Russian militia infantry supported by heavy weapons fire. Both enemy infantry attacks were repelled with significant casualties inflicted.

c. Following the initial infantry assault, the enemy employed a significant number of armored vehicles and aerial assets against the defensive line. Notably, the enemy did not attempt any further direct infantry assaults.

d. During the battle, the task force commander identified two enemy rifle squads that had infiltrated the southern flank and established a blocking position, effectively cutting off the task force from friendly lines.

e. A reinforcing BTR rifle squad was dispatched to clear the blocking position but sustained casualties under heavy enemy fire.

f. As battalion withdrawal orders were received, the task force commander continued efforts to clear the blocking position.

4. Results

a. Friendly Casualties:

Command Squad: 3 KIA
2nd Squad: 5 KIA (including BMP crew)
Reinforcing Rifle Squad 1: 3 KIA
Vehicle Losses: 2x T-72 Tanks, 1x BTR APC, 1x BMP APC
b. Enemy Casualties (estimated field count):

5x BMP IFVs
3x Mi-8 Hip Gunships
2x Technical Vehicles
2x T-55 Tanks
2x BRDM Scout Cars
1x T-34 Tank
1x Drone
c. The enemy failed to capture Rozhovo. Battalion staff assessed that the enemy sustained significant losses and may be unable to conduct further operations in the near future.

5. Recommendations

a. Improve reconnaissance and security patrols to prevent enemy infiltration behind friendly lines.

b. Re-evaluate defensive perimeter security measures to address vulnerabilities in the southern flank.

c. Conduct a thorough after-action review to analyze the effectiveness of defensive tactics against combined arms assaults.

d. Review logistics and casualty evacuation procedures to ensure rapid and efficient extraction from compromised positions.

6. Conclusion

While the task force successfully defended Rozhovo and inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy, a significant number of friendly personnel and vehicles were lost. This AAR highlights the need for improved reconnaissance, defensive planning, and casualty evacuation procedures to ensure optimal mission success and troop survivability in future engagements.

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