Directive 04 - Cuba Deployment
I. Situation
A. Enemy Forces
- Infantry & Motorized:
- Main force consists of mixed infantry companies equipped with Western small arms (M4 carbines, FN FALs, PKM machine guns, and RPG-7s).
- Approximately 500 personnel operating inside the AO.
- Light vehicles (SUVs, technicals, sedans, and M1151 Humvees) used for patrols, convoy escort, and rapid response missions.
- Mechanized & Armor:
- Force maintains limited mechanized capability, primarily consisting of Soviet-era BMP-1/2 IFVs and a small number of U.S. M113 APCs.
- Armored element includes T-72 main battle tanks supported by BTR-80 APCs for mobility. Improvised technicals with mounted DShKs and recoilless rifles provide flexible fire support.
- Artillery & Fire Support:
- Mixture of Soviet and Western systems including D-30 122mm howitzers, BM-21 Grad rocket launchers, and U.S.-supplied M119 105mm light howitzers.
- Mortar sections with 81mm and 120mm tubes for organic fire support.
- Aerial Assets:
- Fixed-Wing: 3x MiG-21 Fishbed squadrons providing limited air-to-air and ground strike capability.
- Rotary-Wing (Russian): Mi-8/17 transport helicopters, Mi-24 Hind gunships for close air support.
- Rotary-Wing (U.S./Vietnam Era): UH-1H Huey utility helicopters for troop lift, medevac, and light gunship roles.
- Limited ISR capability via light prop aircraft and commercial drones.
Civilian Presence: HIGH
IED/Mine Threat: LOW
UAV Threat: MEDIUM
Mortar Threat: MEDIUM
Rotary-Wing Threat: HIGH
Fixed-Wing Threat: MEDIUM
B. Friendly Forces
- Their Mission & Intent:
Liberate Cuba from the regime of the Western-aligned Cuban Government. The operation aims to dismantle the military capabilities of the Cuban Liberation Army and secure key infrastructure. - Identified Friendly Forces in AO:
Cuban Liberation Army
II. Probable Mission and Execution (WWH)
ION Services has been contracted by the CIA to conduct a military operation in Cuba, specifically targeting the Cuban Army and its leadership. The operation is part of a broader effort to destabilize the regime and support local insurgent groups.
- Who:
Elements of ION Zeus and attached ISR/EW & LSS support elements. - What:
OBJ FAULT - Locate intel provided to the Cuban Army by Anvil regarding ION troop movement in Cuba. - How:
1. Insertion by Rotary-Wing Lift- Helicopters will transport light boats to LZ CHIMERA.
- Boats will be launched and maneuver to Linkup Point LULU.
2. Linkup and Mobility Transition- At Linkup LULU, forces will conduct linkup with Cuban Revolutionary Front (CRF) elements.
- Friendly vehicles secured by CRF troops will be mounted.
- Convoy will advance via MSR TIRE to MSR ALTA.
3. Breakthrough Operations- Force will push through the dam complex, engaging and bypassing 24th Mechanized Cuban Army resistance.
- Maneuver will continue along MSR PERSA to reach Objective FAULT.
4. Sensitive Site Exploitation (SSE)- On securing Objective FAULT, teams will locate and recover critical intelligence related to ION troop movements.
- SSE will include document collection, digital media recovery, and detainee questioning as required.
5. Extraction- Upon mission completion, exfiltration will occur via helicopter airlift and boat recovery back to ION FOB.
ROE Card Bravo (Modified)
- AUTHORISED TO ENGAGE PID TARGETS.
- BUILDINGS SUSPECTED OF HAVING INSURGENTS MAY BE ENTERED.
- MOVEMENT ALLOWED THROUGH FIELDS WHEN NEEDED OTHERWISE STICK TO ROADS.
- ELEMENTS CAN MOVE OFF-ROAD WHEN IN CONTACT.
- DESTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS IS AUTHORISED ONLY WHEN ASSAULT IS TOO COSTLY AND ONLY WHEN THE ABOVE CONDITIONS HAVE BEEN MET.
- WARNING SHOTS AND CHALLENGES ARE NECESSARY PRIOR TO ENGAGEMENT.
- CAS IS LIMITED TO ROCKETS & GUNS IN RURAL AREAS.
III. Map & Intelligence
A. Intelligence Summary
Intelligence will be available during operation briefing.
B. Interactive Map of AO
Our interactive map provides a detailed overview of the area of operations, including key objectives, enemy positions, and friendly force locations.