“Covering Force” - OPFOR Ops Orders
I. SITUATION
A. Overview
The Soviet Central Group of Forces (SCGF) has been marshalled to aid in the 
conquest of Western Europe.  For too long now, the capitalist swine of the west 
have persecuted the Motherland; causing economic sanction after economic 
sanction to starve our people.  Political tensions are high and hostilities are 
expected to commence at any time.  It is time for the Soviet juggernaut to 
steamroll over the NATO infidels!
B. Friendly Forces
The following are orders for the 55th Guards Motorized Rifle Regiment (GMRR), 
20th Guards Motorized Rifle Division (GMRD), 8th Guards Army, SCGF.  Your 
forces consist of a modified MRR with artillery assets dedicated from division.  In 
addition, at the division commander’s discretion, elements of the divisional 
independent tank battalion may be available for your use.  You are the 
spearhead for the division; on to victory!
C. Enemy Forces
Elements of the 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Calvary Regiment (ACR) and 
ACR regimental assets are arrayed against you.  G2 anticipates them to be dug 
in and well prepared for the assault to come.  Never fear, you heavily outnumber 
them and should push them aside with ease. <g>  There are indications of a 
German tank battalion in reserve behind the 11th ACR, so keep this in mind!  
Also, since the US has worked on their force outlays for units in the NATO 
theater, be reminded that even M3’s are carrying ATGM capable infantry now.
II. MISSION
Your orders are to brush aside the ”tiny” force which stands in your way and to pass 
through Fulda in their rear with 2nd echelon forces which will exploit any breakthrough.
[Your goal is to pass as much of the Independent Tank Battalion, which could be 
committed to your front, through your lines, off the right side of the map as possible.  
Remember, Soviet Doctrine is to reinforce success with follow up forces.  This tank 
battalion represents those follow up forces and are not intended to engage the enemy 
unless absolutely necessary.  Victory determination will be based on these stipulations.]
III. EXECUTION
The 55th GMRR (+) will deploy in line abreast march order entering the map in 3 major 
groups of forces:  Regimental Recon, Advancing Element, and Exploiting Element.
A. Regimental Recon - This force consists of the Recon Co and up to 2 Mech Inf 
Co’s from any of the line Bn’s (so you can essentially start the game with the 
equivalent of 3xCo’s on-board).  This force will start the game anywhere west of 
the 01 Easting inclusive.
B. Advancing Element - This force consists of 2xBn’s (CO’s choice) and any Rgt 
Troops attached to them.  If they enter in-line, they will enter delayed, one 
behind the other in march formation at 0720.  If they enter abreast, they will 
enter at 0730.
C. Exploiting Element - This force consists of the final 2xBn’s (CO’s choice) and 
any Rgt Troops attached to them.  If they enter in-line, they will enter delayed, 
one behind the other in march formation at 0740.  If they enter abreast, they will 
enter at 0800.
D. Independent Tank Bn - Will be committed at Div. CO’s (ie - umpire’s) discretion, 
so do well!
[Note:  NATO side doesn’t know how your forces are coming aboard.  This is on 
purpose.  So the delays for coming in abreast are for your determination to utilize or 
discard at your discretion.]
IV. SERVICE & SUPPORT
A. On-Board Friendly Force Composition (see the TacOps manual unless 
otherwise noted for unit compositions):
1. Regimental Support Troops -
Rgt Recon Co:  4xBMP2 + 4xBMP3 with 1xInf Team in each vehicle.
Anti-Tank Bty:  4xBRDM2 + 9xBMP3 with 1 Inf Team in each vehicle.
ZSU-23/4 Air Defense Bty:  4xZSU-23/4
2. Mechanized Infantry Battalions [BMP2] (3) - we’ll work on ammo reloads 
during the game, for the ground troops, but I don’t think they’ll be an 
issue.
3. Tank Battalion [T80U+ATGM] (1).
B. Off-Board Forces [the following forces are for the CO to use; only the ITB is 
available to be passed on to another player; this means calls for fires/strikes go 
to CO, on chatter channel, and he/she passes them on to the umpire]:
1. 122m Arty Battery (3) - 3 ammo reloads will be available, 1 for each.  
What I’ll probably do is setup these batteries onboard since TacOps only 
allows for 6 units in the off-map arty box.
2. 152m Arty Battery (3) - 3 ammo reloads will be available, 1 for each.
3. MRL Battalion (2) - 2 ammo reloads will be available, 1 for each.
4. Elements of divisional independent tank battalion [TFO] (victory forces).
5. 2 Flights of 2xHind will be available once serious contact with the enemy 
is made (ie - you won’t be able to call for it when the first shot is fired at 
you!).  They will be 15 minutes off-board once called for and use of both 
will lower your overall victory determination.
6. Air will be available to the Rgt as much as Front Air can provide.  Target 
times are not available at this time (ie - they’ll be random).
V. COMMAND & SIGNALS
Please setup a command channel (#opfor) for your forces separate from a “chatter” 
channel (#whatever) to discuss amongst each other.  Only commands to the umpire 
should be sent on the command channel (#opfor).  The following players are listed for 
action:
Erik Wingren [CO] (US):  ewingren@wolfenet.com
James Sterrett & Corinne Mahaffey (UK):  jscm@sterrett.demon.co.uk
Steve Heaton (Australia):  heaton@ozemail.com.au
Ian Barefoot (UK):  scanman@pncl.co.uk
Jerry Hall (US):  CPTJHALL@aol.com

VI. ADMINISTRATIVE
A. Map:  Map 01 is going to going to be used, but OPFOR is going to be 
entering/advancing from the left. Direct your units as they normally would be by 
the compass, OPFOR just happens to be advancing to the “east” (right) for this 
game.
B. “Extras”:  4xTRP’s (at start) and 2xArty Delivered Minefield (ADM) are available 
for the off-board 152’s (assume Spetznatz units have pinpointed the TRP’s for 
ya <g>).  The ADM’s will take 15 minutes prior to launching and 1x152 Bty will 
be unavailable for other duty during this time.
C. Unit Counters:  Generally, vehicular units will not be allowed to breakdown 
smaller than company/battery size (except for the Rgt Troops).  Units will tend to 
join when within close enough proximity (for the umpire’s sanity) unless advised 
otherwise
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