SITREP

1965-07-22 NVA Forces have accomplished a major offensive, capturing up to the coastal region of Sihanoukville, giving the NVA the ability to cut the main supply route between Hanoi and Saigon. The 79th ARVN Infantry Division, having recently been provided with significant US material support, have been gearing up to recapture the region.

Briefing

Command has tasked us with capturing the Sihanoukville harbour, as to provide us with a strong logistical base for our push northwards. Intel suggests there is a Company Sized NVA force in the region, equipped with some AAA and Light Armoured support and an 85mm gun restricting access towards the harbour. If we can capture the Harbour with her Cranes and Berths intact we will be able to ship in heavier equipment to assist with our offensive.

Objectives

Clear the Region:

• Capture the Harbour Intact
• Destroy Anti-Ship Gun
• Clear Strongpoints
• Capture Command Post

Destroy NVA Capacity to Wage War:

• Destroy 4x Ammo Caches
• Kill Enemy Commander

OPFOR Force Composition

Company Size NVA Element

• Infantry Garrisons
• Roaming Recon Teams
• Command Section

Support Elements

• Light Armour
• 85mm Divisional Gun
• 4x DShKM AA
• 1x 60mm Mortar

Friendly Force Composition

Vehicles

• 3x STAB (M60)

Infantry

Command: Lieutenant RTO Engineer

Alpha, Bravo: Sergeant Medic Team Leader Machine Gunner Machine Gunner Assistant Marksman Team Leader Rifleman (LAT) Rifleman (LAT) Rifleman