Operation Sceptic

DATE: 21/08/2025
TIME (GMT): 18:00
ERA: Cold War
MAP(S): Mutambara
TYPE: COOP
GAME: Arma 3
EVENT: Official
AUTHOR(S): Bismarck for Brothers in Arms
SLOTS: 56 / 68

MEDICAL LEVEL: Advanced
MEDICS SETTINGS: Advanced
PREVENT INSTANT DEATH: Yes
LIVES: 3
DAMAGE RESISTANCE: 5
RESPAWN WAY: Respawn on Team
ENEMY DIFFICULTY: Hard
RATING:

Operation Sceptic was launched in the broader theatre of the South African Border war, and was the largest sweep against South-West African People’s Organisation (SWAPO) forces. 
The war began on the 26th of August, 1966, and lasted a grueling 23 years, and was fought in response to the South African Apartheid government's attempt to annex the region of South-West Africa, now known as Namibia. 
It was fought mainly between the SADF, SWAPO and People’s Liberation Army of Namibia forces, with support from the Angolan Armed forces, with other organisations such as FAPLA, UNITA, MPLA, and even the US, USSR and Cuba getting involved to some capacity. 
SADF forces proved to be more than a match for the Guerillas, being highly trained and well equipped with modern aircraft, tanks, and small arms, and learning valuable lessons from the Rhodesian Bush war, leading to heavy losses for Guerilla and Angolan forces. 

The war proved to be highly controversial, as the South Africans were in violation of UN mandates to recognise Namibia as an independent country, instead treating it as a South African province, and the Apartheid government was actively oppressing the black majority both in South African and Namibian territories. 
Events such as the Cassinga massacre also didn’t help the optics of the war, and sparked further condemnation of the conflict. 
South Africa would also routinely cross into Angolan territory, pursuing enemy forces, as well as directly supporting the FNLA and UNITA in the Angolan civil war, such as the battle of Cuito Cuanavale. 
The war ended in a stalemate, with peace negotiations eventually ending the war on March 21st, 1990, with Namibia becoming an independent nation, and South Africa shifting its focus to domestic issues, for better or for worse. 

Southern Angola, 10th of June, 1980, 14:30 hours.
Operation Sceptic is now a go, SWAPO forces, with support from Angola, are held up in codename “Smokestack”, a large base housing a significant force of enemy combatants, as well as supplies and equipment. 
This is your main target, as well as this, we’ve located the enemy's most likely route of reinforcement, so once the base is taken, an ambush should be placed to prevent large amounts of reinforcements from reaching the base. 
SWAPO forces are not particularly well armed, however the Angolans will make use of tanks and aircraft to support them. 

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SADF - Battle Group 61

CHQ 61 Mechanised

Company Commander
Bovan
Company Deputy Commander
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Chief Medical Officer
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Company Marksman
Combat

Reconnaissance Section

Recon Squad Leader
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Medic
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AT Specialist
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Team Leader
Theodore
Autorifleman
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Marksman
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1st Pl. HQ

Platoon Commander
Sclembi
Platoon Medic
Burger
Rifleman
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Rifleman

1st Section (Ratel 60)

Section Leader
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Deputy Section Leader
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Medic
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Machinegunner
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MG Assistant
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AT Specialist
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AA Operator
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Grenadier
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Rifleman
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Rifleman
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2nd Section (Ratel 60)

Section Leader
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Deputy Section Leader
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Medic
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Machinegunner
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MG Assistant
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AT Specialist
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AA Operator
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Grenadier
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Rifleman
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Rifleman
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2nd Pl. HQ

Platoon Commander
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Platoon Medic
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Rifleman
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3rd Section (Ratel 60)

Section Leader
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Deputy Section Leader
Medic
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Machinegunner
MG Assistant
AT Specialist
AA Operator
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Grenadier
Rifleman
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4th Section (Ratel 60)

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Deputy Section Leader
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Medic
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Machinegunner
MG Assistant
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AT Specialist
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AA Operator
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Grenadier
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Rifleman
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Rifleman
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Logistics Section

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Field Engineer
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Field Engineer
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Aardwolf (Chieftan Mk.8)

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