The Big Red One Campaign.Operation Gladiator

DATE: 05/12/2024
TIME (GMT): 19:00
ERA: Vietnam
MAP(S): Dak Pek Kon
TYPE: COOP
TEAMSPEAK: ts1.biaarma.com
GAME: Arma 3
EVENT: Official
AUTHOR(S): Aris and Lord for Brothers in Arms
SLOTS: 65 / 74

MEDICAL LEVEL: Advanced
MEDICS SETTINGS: Advanced
PREVENT INSTANT DEATH: Yes
LIVES: 3
DAMAGE RESISTANCE: 3
RESPAWN WAY: Respawn On Team
ENEMY DIFFICULTY: Medium
DOWNLOAD MODPACK: Vietnam Modpack Vesrion 16
RATING:

The division fought in the Vietnam War from 1965 to 1970.Arriving in July 1965, the division began combat operations within two weeks. The first Operations that participated during December 1965 were:Operation Gladiator,Operation Feline,Operation Frisk,Operation Beaver and Operation Rebel Rouser.

In 1966, the division took part in Operation MarauderOperation Crimp II and Operation Rolling Stone, all in the early part of the year. In March, Major General William E. DePuy took command.[23] In June and July the division took part in the battles of Ap Tau O, Srok Dong and Minh Thanh Road. In November 1966, the division participated in Operation Attleboro.

1967 saw the division in Operation Cedar FallsOperation Junction CityOperation ManhattanOperation Billings, and Operation Shenandoah II. MG John H. Hay assumed command in February. On 17 June 1967, during Operation Billings, the division suffered 185 casualties, 35 killed and 150 wounded in the battle of Xom Bo II.Three months later on 17 October 1967, the division suffered heavy casualties at the Battle of Ong Thanh with 58 killed.

The division was involved in the Tet Offensive of 1968, securing the massive Tan Son Nhut Air Base. In March, MG Keith L. Ware took command. That same month the division took part in Operation Quyet Thang (Resolve to Win) and in April the division participated in the largest operation of the Vietnam War, Operation Toan Thang (Certain Victory). On 13 September Ware was killed in action when his command helicopter was shot down by enemy anti-aircraft fire during the Battle of Lộc Ninh.MG Orwin C. Talbott moved up from his position of assistant division commander to assume command of the division.

In the first half of 1969, the division conducted reconnaissance-in-force and ambush operations, including a multi-divisional Operation Atlas Wedge. The last part of the year saw the division take part in Dong Tien (Progress Together) operations. These operations were intended to assist South Vietnamese forces to take a more active role in combat. In August, MG Albert E. Milloy took command of the division while the division took part in battles along National Highway 13, known as Thunder Road to the end of the year.

In January 1970 it was announced that the division would return to Fort Riley.The division officially departed South Vietnam on 7 April 1970, when the division commander Brigadier General John Q. Henion, left Bien Hoa Air Base and returned the colors to Fort Riley.11 members of the division were awarded the Medal of Honor. During its involvement in the Vietnam War, the division lost 6146 killed in action, with a further 16019 wounded. Twenty of its number were taken as prisoners of war.

During this campaign we will follow the battles fought by the 1st Infantry Division during its first weeks in the Vietnam War in December 1965,59 years before.

28th Regiment in a Search and Destroy Operation in the area around his base.Our Objective is to reveal if there are any hostile forces in the area near our Camp and to destroy them.

EVENT GALLERY

AFTER ACTION REPORTS

1. General Information
Operation Name:
The Big Red One Campaign - Operation Gladiator

Prepared By:
Doctor

2. Summary of Events
Chronology of Key Events:
- A briefing was held at the FOB in our hanger briefing area.
- 28th Regiment deployed on foot, patrolling to the first task.
- 28th Regiment split, using both platoons to execute a pincer style assault on the first objective.
- 1st Platoon cleared the tunnels, taking significant casualties.
- 28th Regiment split again with 1st platoon taking the northern most objective, and 2nd platoon taking the western most objective.
- Friendly and Hostile forces exchanged CAS fire, with 1st Platoon taking light losses from a direct rocket strike.
- 2nd Platoon cleared their objective first, and we're reassigned to help 1st Platoon.
- 1st Platoon despite initial difficulty, captured their objective.
- 28th Regiment defeated a significant counter-attack on the temple objective.
- All troops returned to base.

3. Outcomes
Results Achieved:
- All tasks were successfully completed.
- Enemy fighting power greatly diminished.
- Immediate vicinity cleared of threats.

Significant Accomplishments:
- Aviation assets delivered prompt and effective Close Air Support at critical moments during the mission.
- Aviation assets organised and safely delivered emergency re-insertions even during heavy contact.
- Platoon Leaders used initiative, adapting to changes on the ground.

Shortfalls or Failures:
- US troops suffered significant casualties to mines and traps.
- Aviation assets were outgunned and sometimes restricted by hostile rotary wing.

4. Lessons Learned
Positive Lessons (What Worked Well):
- Coordination between ground and air (CAS)
- Splitting the Platoons allowed timely completion of all objectives.
- Using handrailing techniques reduced the difficulty of navigating through the dense jungle.

Negative Lessons (What Needs Improvement):
- US troops susceptible to mine/trap warfare.
- Hostile rotary wing destroyed valuable US aviation assets.
- Tight spacings when holding increased effectiveness of hostile rocket strikes.

5. Recommendations
Future Training or Preparation Needs:
- Increase awareness and knowledge in regard to mine/trap warfare.
- Stop use of smoke for identification when hostile air assets are in operation.
- Training on fast-rope inserts.

Operational Improvements:
- Better reconnaissance of objectives before committing to an assault.

6. Supporting Attachments
Mission Video

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US 1st Infantry Division

28th Regiment Foxtrot Company HQ

Captain Company Commander
Doctor
Company 1st Sergeant
UniPlay
Company Engineer
Feather
Company Doctor
Chewie

1st Platoon HQ

Lieutenant Platoon Commander
W.Jarvis
Platoon Medic
Usagi
Platoon EOD
Yotza
Platoon Marksman
Zero

Alpha Squad

Sergeant Squad Leader
Abramusas
Corporal Team Leader
Heinrich
Medic
Louis_Bolgarov
Machine Gunner
KostasGamer
Autorifleman BAR
Djordje
Grenadier
Lord
Ammobearer
Dimi
Rifleman Bazooka
John
Rifleman
Szarik
Rifleman
Andjelaa
Rifleman
RasaDeDam
Scout
Gemon

Bravo Squad

Sergeant Squad Leader
Mauser
Corporal Team Leader
Viper
Medic
NearchosCretan
Machine Gunner
Flappy
Autorifleman BAR
Murdock
Grenadier
Luanmh
Ammobearer
Dr. Lexus
Rifleman Bazooka
Lipe
Rifleman
YourDoctor
Rifleman
Rio.
Rifleman
Psion
Scout
Zex

2nd Platoon HQ

Lieutenant Platoon Commander
Sclembi
Platoon Medic
Vlad
Platoon EOD
Bobi
Platoon Marksman

Charlie Squad

Sergeant Squad Leader
Cobe
Corporal Team Leader
Nanard
Medic
Blackshadow
Machine Gunner
Miletic
Autorifleman BAR
Skywalker
Grenadier
Seedorf
Ammobearer
Tole
Rifleman Bazooka
jason
Rifleman
Orbit
Rifleman
Bovan
Rifleman
Tootee
Scout
Boza

Delta Squad (CE)

Sergeant Squad Leader
Corporal Team Leader
Medic
Machine Gunner
Autorifleman BAR
Grenadier
Ammobearer
Rifleman Bazooka
Rifleman
Rifleman
Aris
Rifleman
Kaczomen
Rifleman
Wolfmother

USA Army Air Force

Iroquois One (UH-1C Gunship)

Lieutenant Squadron Commander
Kofeina
Co Pilot One Engineer
Punisher

Iroquois Two (UH-1C Gunship)

Pilot Two
Spud
Co Pilot Two Engineer
Martis

VietCong

Regional Squad

Sergeant Squad Leader
Medic
Machine Gunner
Johnny
AA Operator
Aleksa
Ambush Soldier
Rad
Sniper
Gillette
RPG Operator
Arin
Engineer
Igor

North Vietnam Air Force

Attack Squadron (Mi-2US Hoplite)

Squadron Commander
niceguyphil
Gunner Engineer
Lazar
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