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The Kandahar Chronicles: Mission 1 – Operation Desert Serpent
October 9 @ 19:30 - 21:30
- Mission Name: Operation Desert Serpent
- Aircraft: AH-64 Apache (RAGE9) – 2 ship, OH-58 Kiowa Warrior (BLACKJACK4) – 1 ship
- Background: Insurgent intelligence indicates a critical weapons cache and a High-Value Target (HVT) are being moved out of the Spin Boldak area, using the transition of dawn to mask their movement toward a major distribution hub.
- Intel: The HVT convoy consists of 3 technicals and 2 cargo trucks. They are traveling from Spin Boldak (near the Pakistan border) and are expected to be moving northbound or northwest along primary or secondary routes. The Kiowa (BLACKJACK4) will act as the forward scout and designator. The Apaches (RAGE9) will be the primary strike platform.
- Air Defense Threat: Expect standard small arms and 1-2 MANPADS teams. CRITICAL: Intelligence also suggests the presence of an emplaced ZU-23-2 (Soviet twin 23mm AAA) protecting a choke point along the likely route. You must neutralize this threat to ensure the safety of your aircraft.
- Rules of Engagement (ROE): Positive Identification (PID) is mandatory. Civilian traffic, consisting of unescorted civilian vehicles, is likely on the main roads. You must confirm the target as the 3 Technicals and 2 Cargo Trucks before engaging. Avoid engaging near civilian vehicles.
- Objectives:
- Locate and positively identify the HVT convoy using the Kiowa Warrior.
- Destroy the HVT convoy.
- Mission Success: All five HVT vehicles destroyed, and no civilian casualties.
- Mission Failure: HVT convoy escapes, or friendly aircraft are destroyed, or any confirmed civilian casualties occur.
- Weather: Clear skies, light winds from the west (5-10 knots).
- Time of Day: 05:15 Local (Sunrise)
