Here is my full AAR. Please forgive me if you find any mistakes, inconsistencies, mixed up names, grammar and spelling erroursâ¦
To my surprise I was only CiA member that showed up except Rundll who came too late to join. But our ranks decimated by real life were reinforced by four guys from Ronin squad and Stoops, Bubba, Foxhound and David. At the lobby screen I was not aware there was dedicated slot for me and all commanders in separate group. Apparently, I was having hard time managing communications across three different channels an all this added to my confusion and it took some time to get things going. Â
Our first task was destruction of SCUD launcher near Mulladost.
We started on the south side of the base near our Blackhawk and some weapon crates, while other squads were on the opposite side to the north. We wanted to have laser designators to help our air support during the mission but we have found none. Me and Bubba went with Humvee across the runway to look for them in crates inside the hangar. At that moment I realized how busy is the airport with air units taking off one by one, lots of infantry and vehicles from other squads moving around, so we had to take extra care while crossing the runways. We found no designators but we loaded some rocket launchers in our Humvee and went back. On our way back I realized we were the only squad left at the base, so we needed to hurry. Finally after some more time spent managing our gear we were airborne and heading to our objective.
Stoops flew ahead of us in his A-10 making sure there were no enemy air units in our way. Kenwort was piloting our Blackhawk, and we went to the east before making a turn north to our objective, flying close to the border of the map. We encountered enemy Mi-17 somewhere close to the objective and Stoops made short work of it. Unfortunately, during the landing our Blackhawk was damaged because our descending speed was just a notch too high for this bird. Blackhawk wasnât flyable anymore and we couldnât fix it, but no one was injured at least.
We started to head to our objective when we saw AA missile being fired on Stoopâs plane from positions not too far from the objective. We heard enemy tank moving so we approached carefully the hill overlooking the target area. We saw wreck of Mi-17 Stoops had shot down earlier and four enemy pilots near it who then went north. We would meet them later again. We managed to spot some support vehicles and SCUD launcher under camo net west of Mulladost. One four man patrol that included guy carrying the AA launcher which fired on Stoops earlier and T-72 were patrolling the area. Stoops destroyed the tank in Mulladost using bombs but after that he needed to rearm so we had to wait till he comes back.
By that time we were asked to provide support to Folkâs squads which were having some trouble on their way to their objective in Kakaru but we couldnât do anything since we were still without means of transportation and had multiple enemy contacts around us.
Finally, Stoops came back and started to do bombing runs. Infantry tried to provide guidance describing the target position, but it took some attempts before bombs hit the support vehicles first and then the SCUD (not sure, but repair vehicle seemed undamaged by the bombs). We were lucky, because it was the last bomb Stoops had that destroyed the SCUD.
Stoops then went back to the base to pick another transport chopper for us while we headed back to our landing position. On our way there we encountered crew of destroyed Mi-17 which had perfect opportunity to get their revenge on us, shooting at us from close range while we were crossing the ridge. We lost one guy there (canât remember whom) but managed to kill all four of our attackers.
Upon reaching the landing zone we received bad news â Stoops crashed while landing at the base and got killed. This meant we were stranded in the middle of the hostile territory with no vehicles with could use to move out. While there were some options considered, like for example taking that enemy repair vehicle which was close to the SCUD location to fix our Blackhawk (which was apparently most practical thing to do, but somehow it did not occur to us), I contacted other squads and after some quality time of team bonding and beer drinking in the desert Blackhawk piloted by Winters (from LDDK) came to pick us up.
Since we were already falling behind I opted not to go to the base to resupply and we went straight to the vicinity of the next objective that was given to us â to provide support to Folk squads assaulting village of Kakaru and on their objective to eliminate guerilla leader. On our landing approach, chopper was (again!) damaged and couldnât fly no more. We were really bringing bad luck to the pilots flying us.
After that Kenwort went on foot back to the base to pick Littlebird that was approved for our use. Rest of the squad went north where Folkâs LAV ferried us to the Kakaru which Folkâs forces have already almost got completely cleared from enemies. We saw and engaged along with Folk some enemies on the west of the village. After some searching around the village somebody succeeded to find and kill guerilla leader and thus another objective was completed.Â
Only remaining objective was eliminating colonel Aziz which was believed to be in Bastam area. Kewort reached our position NW of Kakaru in his Littlebird to fly us to the area SW-W of Bastam. Our squad was too big so transport had to leave somebody behind. Not having heart to order somebody out of the chopper I decided to stay and watch while my squad was being flown to the north, to the unknown dangers. Kenwort would then have to come back for me too.
At his point we had only one combat casualty and were six men strong, not counting our pilot Kenwort. But other squads had many casualties so our small force was needed in assisting the assault. After landing near Bastam, squad reported enemy contacts NE but did not engage. They also saw armor contacts. Finally, when I rejoined my squad we headed to Bastam going east, and this time we were not being late for the action as we were in Kakaru. Upon getting close to the city we encountered mortar fire and had to fall back. We had no casualties but were soon under attack from enemy infantry on the same hill where we were on, from the north, near the fortifications overlooking the city. Some of the enemies were killed but some of them got away.Â
We proceeded north and turned east to the bunkers where we once again encountered the same enemies at close range and lost Bubba. After eliminating them we observed enemy tank moving out north. When he was gone we started shooting down enemies on the top of the mosqueâs wall. Being sure that streets are clear of enemies and seeing some other squad (not sure which one) entering the city from NE we entered town form west.
Upon entering Bastam BRDM was reported to be east of the city, approaching. We knew it was going to pass junction in our vicinity so I ordered David to hide and stay prepared to fire a missile on it when it comes near. But BRDM spotted our firendlies in the eastern part of the city so it never came to our junction. We all got scattered around the city, but at some point most of us and LAV were engaging BRDM. It was really chaotic and I donât remember what happened to the others from our squad, all I know is LAV was destroyed and all except me and David were killed, while BRDM was still roaming around (we lost Kenwort and his Littlebird too, but Iâm not sure how did it happen). Finally, David managed to fire a missile on the BRDM at close range and destroy it. Soon after enemy T-72 came back from the north. It went somewhere south and we havenât seen it after that.
What little was left of all squads proceeded to clear the mosque. Me and David were on the mosque walls looking for AT weapons, still believing that T-72 will eventually come back. We heard shots being fired inside the mosque and had message that colonel Aziz is dead.
Finally, all remaining players lined up in front of the mosque for the photo session. After that we celebrated our victory by shooting our weapons into the air.
I also wish there have been more joint action with other squads, but it was fun anyway. Maybe next time?
To my surprise I was only CiA member that showed up except Rundll who came too late to join. But our ranks decimated by real life were reinforced by four guys from Ronin squad and Stoops, Bubba, Foxhound and David. At the lobby screen I was not aware there was dedicated slot for me and all commanders in separate group. Apparently, I was having hard time managing communications across three different channels an all this added to my confusion and it took some time to get things going. Â
Our first task was destruction of SCUD launcher near Mulladost.
We started on the south side of the base near our Blackhawk and some weapon crates, while other squads were on the opposite side to the north. We wanted to have laser designators to help our air support during the mission but we have found none. Me and Bubba went with Humvee across the runway to look for them in crates inside the hangar. At that moment I realized how busy is the airport with air units taking off one by one, lots of infantry and vehicles from other squads moving around, so we had to take extra care while crossing the runways. We found no designators but we loaded some rocket launchers in our Humvee and went back. On our way back I realized we were the only squad left at the base, so we needed to hurry. Finally after some more time spent managing our gear we were airborne and heading to our objective.
Stoops flew ahead of us in his A-10 making sure there were no enemy air units in our way. Kenwort was piloting our Blackhawk, and we went to the east before making a turn north to our objective, flying close to the border of the map. We encountered enemy Mi-17 somewhere close to the objective and Stoops made short work of it. Unfortunately, during the landing our Blackhawk was damaged because our descending speed was just a notch too high for this bird. Blackhawk wasnât flyable anymore and we couldnât fix it, but no one was injured at least.
We started to head to our objective when we saw AA missile being fired on Stoopâs plane from positions not too far from the objective. We heard enemy tank moving so we approached carefully the hill overlooking the target area. We saw wreck of Mi-17 Stoops had shot down earlier and four enemy pilots near it who then went north. We would meet them later again. We managed to spot some support vehicles and SCUD launcher under camo net west of Mulladost. One four man patrol that included guy carrying the AA launcher which fired on Stoops earlier and T-72 were patrolling the area. Stoops destroyed the tank in Mulladost using bombs but after that he needed to rearm so we had to wait till he comes back.
By that time we were asked to provide support to Folkâs squads which were having some trouble on their way to their objective in Kakaru but we couldnât do anything since we were still without means of transportation and had multiple enemy contacts around us.
Finally, Stoops came back and started to do bombing runs. Infantry tried to provide guidance describing the target position, but it took some attempts before bombs hit the support vehicles first and then the SCUD (not sure, but repair vehicle seemed undamaged by the bombs). We were lucky, because it was the last bomb Stoops had that destroyed the SCUD.
Stoops then went back to the base to pick another transport chopper for us while we headed back to our landing position. On our way there we encountered crew of destroyed Mi-17 which had perfect opportunity to get their revenge on us, shooting at us from close range while we were crossing the ridge. We lost one guy there (canât remember whom) but managed to kill all four of our attackers.
Upon reaching the landing zone we received bad news â Stoops crashed while landing at the base and got killed. This meant we were stranded in the middle of the hostile territory with no vehicles with could use to move out. While there were some options considered, like for example taking that enemy repair vehicle which was close to the SCUD location to fix our Blackhawk (which was apparently most practical thing to do, but somehow it did not occur to us), I contacted other squads and after some quality time of team bonding and beer drinking in the desert Blackhawk piloted by Winters (from LDDK) came to pick us up.
Since we were already falling behind I opted not to go to the base to resupply and we went straight to the vicinity of the next objective that was given to us â to provide support to Folk squads assaulting village of Kakaru and on their objective to eliminate guerilla leader. On our landing approach, chopper was (again!) damaged and couldnât fly no more. We were really bringing bad luck to the pilots flying us.
After that Kenwort went on foot back to the base to pick Littlebird that was approved for our use. Rest of the squad went north where Folkâs LAV ferried us to the Kakaru which Folkâs forces have already almost got completely cleared from enemies. We saw and engaged along with Folk some enemies on the west of the village. After some searching around the village somebody succeeded to find and kill guerilla leader and thus another objective was completed.Â
Only remaining objective was eliminating colonel Aziz which was believed to be in Bastam area. Kewort reached our position NW of Kakaru in his Littlebird to fly us to the area SW-W of Bastam. Our squad was too big so transport had to leave somebody behind. Not having heart to order somebody out of the chopper I decided to stay and watch while my squad was being flown to the north, to the unknown dangers. Kenwort would then have to come back for me too.
At his point we had only one combat casualty and were six men strong, not counting our pilot Kenwort. But other squads had many casualties so our small force was needed in assisting the assault. After landing near Bastam, squad reported enemy contacts NE but did not engage. They also saw armor contacts. Finally, when I rejoined my squad we headed to Bastam going east, and this time we were not being late for the action as we were in Kakaru. Upon getting close to the city we encountered mortar fire and had to fall back. We had no casualties but were soon under attack from enemy infantry on the same hill where we were on, from the north, near the fortifications overlooking the city. Some of the enemies were killed but some of them got away.Â
We proceeded north and turned east to the bunkers where we once again encountered the same enemies at close range and lost Bubba. After eliminating them we observed enemy tank moving out north. When he was gone we started shooting down enemies on the top of the mosqueâs wall. Being sure that streets are clear of enemies and seeing some other squad (not sure which one) entering the city from NE we entered town form west.
Upon entering Bastam BRDM was reported to be east of the city, approaching. We knew it was going to pass junction in our vicinity so I ordered David to hide and stay prepared to fire a missile on it when it comes near. But BRDM spotted our firendlies in the eastern part of the city so it never came to our junction. We all got scattered around the city, but at some point most of us and LAV were engaging BRDM. It was really chaotic and I donât remember what happened to the others from our squad, all I know is LAV was destroyed and all except me and David were killed, while BRDM was still roaming around (we lost Kenwort and his Littlebird too, but Iâm not sure how did it happen). Finally, David managed to fire a missile on the BRDM at close range and destroy it. Soon after enemy T-72 came back from the north. It went somewhere south and we havenât seen it after that.
What little was left of all squads proceeded to clear the mosque. Me and David were on the mosque walls looking for AT weapons, still believing that T-72 will eventually come back. We heard shots being fired inside the mosque and had message that colonel Aziz is dead.
Finally, all remaining players lined up in front of the mosque for the photo session. After that we celebrated our victory by shooting our weapons into the air.
I also wish there have been more joint action with other squads, but it was fun anyway. Maybe next time?
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