OP2404-12-6 After Action Report

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After Action Report (AAR)
Operation: Gieraltow Liberation

Unit: 2nd Battalion, Chernarus 24th Separate Light Mountain Rifle Brigade

Date: OP2404-12-6

1. Situation

Friendly Forces:
Task Force consisting of:
3 Light Rifle Squads (strength unknown)
2 T-72 Tanks
1 BRDM Scout Car
Enemy Forces:
Russian Militia and Local Levies (strength unknown)
Mortar Battery (size and composition unknown)
2 Civilian Criminal Command Operatives (armed)
Technicals (number observed: 4)
2. Mission

Attack and clear the village of Gieraltow.
Eliminate two civilian criminal command operatives.
Seize intelligence documents and cell phones from the operatives.
3. Execution

Task force conducted an unhindered approach march.
Three rifle squads launched a broad-front attack from southwest to northeast.
Two tanks and BRDM attacked along the eastern road.
High urgency due to enemy mortar presence.
Command Squad encountered enemy forces (Russian militia and local levies) near objective.
Original commander killed during engagement with operatives.
Second in command assumed command.
Female minder (armed, carrying documents and cell phone) eliminated.
Remaining task force continued clearing village.
Tanks neutralized mortar battery.
Withdrawal order issued due to enemy pressure.
2nd and 3rd Squads heavily engaged during withdrawal, suffered heavy casualties.
Command Squad covered retreat until forced to withdraw.
Task force regrouped and withdrew in good order with remaining vehicles.
4. Sustained Casualties

Friendly:
Command Squad: 3 (including commander)
2nd Squad: Wiped Out
3rd Squad: 5
Enemy:
Field count: 4 technicals destroyed
5. Analysis

Successes:
Village of Gieraltow cleared.
Enemy mortar threat neutralized.
High-value target (female minder) eliminated.
Intelligence documents and cell phone seized.
Battalion operations achieved objective of diverting enemy forces.
Failures:
High friendly casualties (cause to be investigated).
Difficulty disengaging from enemy contact during withdrawal.
Loss of 2nd Squad.
6. Recommendations

Conduct a thorough investigation into the cause of high casualties, particularly in 2nd and 3rd Squads.
Review and revise disengagement procedures to minimize losses during withdrawal under pressure.
Increase emphasis on small unit tactics training, focusing on coordination and communication.
Improve intelligence gathering to better estimate enemy strength and disposition.
Consider incorporating smoke or other obscurants to facilitate disengagement during future operations.
7. Lessons Learned

The importance of effective leadership during a change of command in the midst of combat.
The vulnerability of light infantry when dismounted and heavily engaged in built-up areas.
The necessity of maintaining situational awareness to avoid surprise attacks.
8. Conclusion

Operation Gieraltow achieved its primary objectives of clearing the village and neutralizing the mortar threat. However, the high cost in friendly casualties requires further investigation and action to improve future performance. The intelligence gathered from the eliminated operative and the diversionary effect on enemy forces will benefit future operations.

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