TacoDelRio
05-28-2006, 04:57 AM
Hola people.
I am organising and conducting a simple training operation in the near future, and thought I'd share basic details without screaming "HERE WE ARE!". If anyone in the LA area is interested in joining, feel free to reply or PM me with any questions or what have you.
This is the first official training operation-thingy of the loosely-formed training group named the Los Angeles Mountaineers.
Feel free to come up with a humorous name for the operation, as all I can come up with thus far is "Operation - Taco Taster".
Text for Warning Order is as follows:
_____________________________________________________________
OPERATION - (Training)
-=WARNING ORDER=-
_________________
-TEAM DESIGNATION IS "TACO"-
-ENEMY: No OPFOR on this operation. For the sake of training, all people
not involved in the operation wioll be considered OPFOR, and should be
avoided completely.
-FRIENDLY: No friendly forces in the AO.
-ATTACHMENTS/DETACHMENTS: No attachments or other units on this
operation.
-TERRAIN DATA: Terrain en-route to the various waypoints is mostly
mountainous. Peaks in the area summitt around 9,000ft. For more
information, read the WAYPOINT section.
-WEATHER DATA: Temperatures in the day will vary from 60-100 degrees F,
and at night they could drop to 30 degrees. Winds are low in the valleys,
mostly below 15mph, but winds gust up to 70mph on exposed ridgelines.
Rain, snow, and other forms of precipitation are not expected.
-MISSION: To conduct SR in the area of WESTERN CHALUPASTAN. To designate
possible new positions for future camps, take pictures, drink beer, etc.
-EMERGENCY INFORMATION: Information will be revealed en-route to IP.
-LENGTH AND TIME CONSIDERATIONS: Reach IP about 0400.
Total operation length/endurance is 2-3 days.
-=ASSIGNED POSITIONS=-
-R: Team leader
-Z: Commo dude / Pace keeper
-G: Designated marksman
-=WAYPOINTS=-
*Elevation is the first figure listed for each waypoint
*Headings/bearings are in numeric values, not east/west etc.
*Distance to next WP listed after elevation of next WP
*Distances between waypoints are approximate
*Emergency rendesvouz points will be revealed en-route to IP
-INSERTION POINT (IP): 2,000ft
-ALPHA: 2,300ft, 0.75 Miles.
-BRAVO: 5,100ft, 10 Miles. Water resupply at nearby lake.
-CHARLIE: +/- 5,500ft, 1.5-2 Miles. This waypoint will be re-designated
upon arrival to primary cache/basecamp. It is located in a large bowl
surrounded by 8,000ft peaks on three sides, and our E&E route to the
south.
-DELTA: 7,783ft, 3 Miles. First peak on trip. Team will turn directly
north and handrail the ridgeline.
-ECHO: 7,930ft, 0.85 Miles. First bump on ridgeline
-FOXTROT: 8,150ft, 0.6 Miles. Second bump on ridgeline
-GOLF: 8,850ft, 1 Mile. Second peak. Movement continues to 45.
-HOTEL: 9,138ft, 0.8 Miles. Third peak. Movement continues 45, and bends
90.
-INDIA: 8,750ft, 1.3 Miles. Fourth Peak. Movement continues 90 and bends
120.
-JULIET: 9,399ft, 1 Mile. Fifth peak.
*Unit moves back to basecamp (WP CHARLIE)*
-KILO: 7,530ft, 2.5-3 Miles. Team moves onto saddle, turns to 270
degrees.
-LIMA: 8,250ft, 1 Mile. Sixth peak. Unit heads 90, returning back to WP
CHARLIE
-MIKE: 5,100ft, 1.5-2 Miles. Exfil process.
-EXFILTRATION POINT (EP): 2,000ft, 10 Miles. Same as IP.
-Total distance covered between waypoints will be from 57-60 miles plus,
not counting all other foot travel
-Total elevation gain, approximate, will be on the order of 12,000ft
-=EQUIPMENT CHECK=-
-INDIVIDUAL:
Signal strobe/light
Signal mirror
First Aide and Field dressings
E-tool or shovel
Sleeping equipment (Bag, poncho liner, etc)
Warm clothes (Polypro's, etc)
Compass
Flashlight
Field knife
Pad and pencil
Watch
*Map provided en-route to IP unless individual is already equipped.
-TEAM:
Long Range general purpose radio
6 gallon water can
Water filter / filtration equipment
-=CONTINGENCIES=-
If the unit:
-RECIEVES SMALL ARMS FIRE:
Move behind cover, prepare to bound back, breaking contact. Team would
benefit from knowledge of threat location, so follow up movement by
several members of team would follow contact. More information provided
upon movement to IP.
-RECIEVES SIGNIFICANT INJURIES:
Unit members will assist injured/wounded member and move to nearest
emergency RP for basic treatment. If injury is significant enough
(wounded member cannot move under their own power), SAR will be
contacted.
*If individual recieves injuries that are not significant enough to
cripple him, then he will be assisted by his team members back to the IP,
and the unit will be exfil'ed back home.
-IS DETECTED BY OTHER-THAN-FRIENDLY FORCES:
----LONG RANGE (Binocular distance)
Member who detects contact will signal direction and approximate distance
to team members. Team will look non-threatening, and if possible, will
establish friendly contact with forces in question.
----SHORT RANGE (Within speaking distance)
Team will assume a casual, disciplined, non-threatening posture, and will
provide a friendly corteous greeting to those involved. If asked what we
were doing, the answer is that we are filming a movie as a hobby (not
school, no details when they ask about "who's your teacher?").
-=PHOTOGRAPHS OF AREA=-
These are my personal photographs from an earlier movement in the area, and should help illustrate what the team will move through.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/DSC02012.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/DSC01873.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/DSC01811.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/DSC01844.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/DSC01843.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/DSC01830.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/DSC01816.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/DSC01815.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/DSC01808.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/DSC01789.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/DSC01781.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/Scenic/DSC02086.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/Scenic/DSC02076.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/Scenic/DSC02050.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/Scenic/DSC02041.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/Scenic/DSC02032.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/Scenic/DSC02026.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/Scenic/DSC02022.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/Scenic/DSC02008.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/Scenic/DSC01987.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/Scenic/DSC01985.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/Scenic/DSC01954.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/Scenic/DSC01951.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/Scenic/DSC01935.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/Scenic/DSC01929.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/Scenic/BaldyClouds8.jpg
-=BASIC NOTES=-
Overall, our "objective" is to complete all waypoints, stay safe and
healthy, and enjoy our outing into the world while gaining practical
training in basic things such as weapons discipline, land navigation
(both day and night/cellestial), basic military mountaineering (basic use
of ropes, if any), physical fitness, teamwork, and various other
patrol-based disciplines (noise, light, tracking, etc).
While the best training seems to pop up when things go wrong and red
stuff comes out of your skin, we will do our best to stay safe and in one
piece during the operation. As the team leader, I know basic first aide,
which means I can patch a hole up and help you get a bit further down the
road so the real guys/professionals can help fix you up. Since we will be
moving in very rugged terrain, be careful and watch your step. Drink alot
of water, as the heat may go up for the operation, and being at least 15
or more miles from any help isn't an ideal place for you to let your
buddies know that you didn't bring enough water.
As the team leader, I am responsible for basic route selection, and will
be taking point. I have gone on this same ground before, with the
exception of the 5 eastern peaks.
As far as gear goes, you will be carrying your airsoft primary
weapon/rifle, magazines for it, etc. I am carrying my shotgun on the side
of my ruck with around 12rds of ammunition. It is to be used in
emergencies only, for things such as signalling or animal control in case
of an "aggressive meeting" with local wildlife. All things aside, you
always find yourself in need of such "life insurance" when you're facing
a 7ft tall bear at close range, and all you have is a pocket knife.
That's an obvious no-go.
I will not reveal any map information here unless personally contacted.
Personal photographs of the area provided to better illustrate elevation
gains and losses, and should help you decide on any specialty gear to
bring, such as climbing aides and other items.
Temperatures will drop below freezing at night on exposed ridgelines, and
actual measured windspeeds do go from 60-70 miles per hour. It gets windy
enough to make a heavy rucksack go friggin' airborne, so be careful.
The people presently involved to go on this operation are mature and
disciplined enough to understand that they have personal responsibilities
and that their actions do reflect upon the unit, and can have
consequences. What we are doing is legal, but pointing a rifle at
someone, no matter how fake the airsoft gun, and no matter how "joking"
the action is, can get you shot and killed in the middle of f*cking
nowhere. The involved members already have training that has them
performing at a mature level. If you lack this, do not inquire.
As our overall goal is to train and "have fun", jokes are appreciated.
Having a strong sense of humor is an excellent quality, so long as one
keeps it within the borders of sound discipline, and doesn't get hurt.
All other information provided upon serious request.
I am organising and conducting a simple training operation in the near future, and thought I'd share basic details without screaming "HERE WE ARE!". If anyone in the LA area is interested in joining, feel free to reply or PM me with any questions or what have you.
This is the first official training operation-thingy of the loosely-formed training group named the Los Angeles Mountaineers.
Feel free to come up with a humorous name for the operation, as all I can come up with thus far is "Operation - Taco Taster".
Text for Warning Order is as follows:
_____________________________________________________________
OPERATION - (Training)
-=WARNING ORDER=-
_________________
-TEAM DESIGNATION IS "TACO"-
-ENEMY: No OPFOR on this operation. For the sake of training, all people
not involved in the operation wioll be considered OPFOR, and should be
avoided completely.
-FRIENDLY: No friendly forces in the AO.
-ATTACHMENTS/DETACHMENTS: No attachments or other units on this
operation.
-TERRAIN DATA: Terrain en-route to the various waypoints is mostly
mountainous. Peaks in the area summitt around 9,000ft. For more
information, read the WAYPOINT section.
-WEATHER DATA: Temperatures in the day will vary from 60-100 degrees F,
and at night they could drop to 30 degrees. Winds are low in the valleys,
mostly below 15mph, but winds gust up to 70mph on exposed ridgelines.
Rain, snow, and other forms of precipitation are not expected.
-MISSION: To conduct SR in the area of WESTERN CHALUPASTAN. To designate
possible new positions for future camps, take pictures, drink beer, etc.
-EMERGENCY INFORMATION: Information will be revealed en-route to IP.
-LENGTH AND TIME CONSIDERATIONS: Reach IP about 0400.
Total operation length/endurance is 2-3 days.
-=ASSIGNED POSITIONS=-
-R: Team leader
-Z: Commo dude / Pace keeper
-G: Designated marksman
-=WAYPOINTS=-
*Elevation is the first figure listed for each waypoint
*Headings/bearings are in numeric values, not east/west etc.
*Distance to next WP listed after elevation of next WP
*Distances between waypoints are approximate
*Emergency rendesvouz points will be revealed en-route to IP
-INSERTION POINT (IP): 2,000ft
-ALPHA: 2,300ft, 0.75 Miles.
-BRAVO: 5,100ft, 10 Miles. Water resupply at nearby lake.
-CHARLIE: +/- 5,500ft, 1.5-2 Miles. This waypoint will be re-designated
upon arrival to primary cache/basecamp. It is located in a large bowl
surrounded by 8,000ft peaks on three sides, and our E&E route to the
south.
-DELTA: 7,783ft, 3 Miles. First peak on trip. Team will turn directly
north and handrail the ridgeline.
-ECHO: 7,930ft, 0.85 Miles. First bump on ridgeline
-FOXTROT: 8,150ft, 0.6 Miles. Second bump on ridgeline
-GOLF: 8,850ft, 1 Mile. Second peak. Movement continues to 45.
-HOTEL: 9,138ft, 0.8 Miles. Third peak. Movement continues 45, and bends
90.
-INDIA: 8,750ft, 1.3 Miles. Fourth Peak. Movement continues 90 and bends
120.
-JULIET: 9,399ft, 1 Mile. Fifth peak.
*Unit moves back to basecamp (WP CHARLIE)*
-KILO: 7,530ft, 2.5-3 Miles. Team moves onto saddle, turns to 270
degrees.
-LIMA: 8,250ft, 1 Mile. Sixth peak. Unit heads 90, returning back to WP
CHARLIE
-MIKE: 5,100ft, 1.5-2 Miles. Exfil process.
-EXFILTRATION POINT (EP): 2,000ft, 10 Miles. Same as IP.
-Total distance covered between waypoints will be from 57-60 miles plus,
not counting all other foot travel
-Total elevation gain, approximate, will be on the order of 12,000ft
-=EQUIPMENT CHECK=-
-INDIVIDUAL:
Signal strobe/light
Signal mirror
First Aide and Field dressings
E-tool or shovel
Sleeping equipment (Bag, poncho liner, etc)
Warm clothes (Polypro's, etc)
Compass
Flashlight
Field knife
Pad and pencil
Watch
*Map provided en-route to IP unless individual is already equipped.
-TEAM:
Long Range general purpose radio
6 gallon water can
Water filter / filtration equipment
-=CONTINGENCIES=-
If the unit:
-RECIEVES SMALL ARMS FIRE:
Move behind cover, prepare to bound back, breaking contact. Team would
benefit from knowledge of threat location, so follow up movement by
several members of team would follow contact. More information provided
upon movement to IP.
-RECIEVES SIGNIFICANT INJURIES:
Unit members will assist injured/wounded member and move to nearest
emergency RP for basic treatment. If injury is significant enough
(wounded member cannot move under their own power), SAR will be
contacted.
*If individual recieves injuries that are not significant enough to
cripple him, then he will be assisted by his team members back to the IP,
and the unit will be exfil'ed back home.
-IS DETECTED BY OTHER-THAN-FRIENDLY FORCES:
----LONG RANGE (Binocular distance)
Member who detects contact will signal direction and approximate distance
to team members. Team will look non-threatening, and if possible, will
establish friendly contact with forces in question.
----SHORT RANGE (Within speaking distance)
Team will assume a casual, disciplined, non-threatening posture, and will
provide a friendly corteous greeting to those involved. If asked what we
were doing, the answer is that we are filming a movie as a hobby (not
school, no details when they ask about "who's your teacher?").
-=PHOTOGRAPHS OF AREA=-
These are my personal photographs from an earlier movement in the area, and should help illustrate what the team will move through.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/DSC02012.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/DSC01873.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/DSC01811.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/DSC01844.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/DSC01843.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/DSC01830.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/DSC01816.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/DSC01815.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/DSC01808.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/DSC01789.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/DSC01781.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/Scenic/DSC02086.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/Scenic/DSC02076.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/Scenic/DSC02050.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/Scenic/DSC02041.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/Scenic/DSC02032.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/Scenic/DSC02026.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/Scenic/DSC02022.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/Scenic/DSC02008.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/Scenic/DSC01987.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/Scenic/DSC01985.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/Scenic/DSC01954.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/Scenic/DSC01951.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/Scenic/DSC01935.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/Scenic/DSC01929.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/Scenic/BaldyClouds8.jpg
-=BASIC NOTES=-
Overall, our "objective" is to complete all waypoints, stay safe and
healthy, and enjoy our outing into the world while gaining practical
training in basic things such as weapons discipline, land navigation
(both day and night/cellestial), basic military mountaineering (basic use
of ropes, if any), physical fitness, teamwork, and various other
patrol-based disciplines (noise, light, tracking, etc).
While the best training seems to pop up when things go wrong and red
stuff comes out of your skin, we will do our best to stay safe and in one
piece during the operation. As the team leader, I know basic first aide,
which means I can patch a hole up and help you get a bit further down the
road so the real guys/professionals can help fix you up. Since we will be
moving in very rugged terrain, be careful and watch your step. Drink alot
of water, as the heat may go up for the operation, and being at least 15
or more miles from any help isn't an ideal place for you to let your
buddies know that you didn't bring enough water.
As the team leader, I am responsible for basic route selection, and will
be taking point. I have gone on this same ground before, with the
exception of the 5 eastern peaks.
As far as gear goes, you will be carrying your airsoft primary
weapon/rifle, magazines for it, etc. I am carrying my shotgun on the side
of my ruck with around 12rds of ammunition. It is to be used in
emergencies only, for things such as signalling or animal control in case
of an "aggressive meeting" with local wildlife. All things aside, you
always find yourself in need of such "life insurance" when you're facing
a 7ft tall bear at close range, and all you have is a pocket knife.
That's an obvious no-go.
I will not reveal any map information here unless personally contacted.
Personal photographs of the area provided to better illustrate elevation
gains and losses, and should help you decide on any specialty gear to
bring, such as climbing aides and other items.
Temperatures will drop below freezing at night on exposed ridgelines, and
actual measured windspeeds do go from 60-70 miles per hour. It gets windy
enough to make a heavy rucksack go friggin' airborne, so be careful.
The people presently involved to go on this operation are mature and
disciplined enough to understand that they have personal responsibilities
and that their actions do reflect upon the unit, and can have
consequences. What we are doing is legal, but pointing a rifle at
someone, no matter how fake the airsoft gun, and no matter how "joking"
the action is, can get you shot and killed in the middle of f*cking
nowhere. The involved members already have training that has them
performing at a mature level. If you lack this, do not inquire.
As our overall goal is to train and "have fun", jokes are appreciated.
Having a strong sense of humor is an excellent quality, so long as one
keeps it within the borders of sound discipline, and doesn't get hurt.
All other information provided upon serious request.