Squad

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Blue text provides a link to a new part of the task. It will often provide choices. Also, at certain points in the task, you will find yourself unable to proceed with the correct code, which can be found elsewhere within the activity. You should coordinate with your team to supply codes to each other. For this exercise, all codes are in lowercase. The next link will demonstrate this. [[next]]

(set: $entry to (prompt: "Enter code","")) (if: $entry is "a1")[ You have entered the correct code and may now [[proceed|Brief]]. ] (else:)[You will need the correct code to proceed. [[Go back|here]] ]

Situation: We must deter Northamptich forces from advancing into the friendly country of Rutlandium. Mission: Establish a Mortar position on a central point on the ridge South of the River Welland. Execution: 1 Platoon and 2 Platoon will advance South from Fairchilds Lodge to the River Welland, sweeping woodland for enemy forces. 1 Platoon will cross the river, secure the South riverbank and cover 2 Platoon's advance. 2 Platoon will secure the riverbank for Engineers to construct a temporary bridge. 2 Platoon will then advance to the ridge. Once 2 Platoon are in place on the ridge, Mortars will advance to establish a Mortar position. Avoid unecessary use of force, and conserve supplies and equipment where possible. A C [[Infantry]] [[Support]]

Callsign: INDIA 1 [[1 Platoon]] Callsign: MIKE 2 [[2 Platoon]]

[[Air Transport]] [[Mortar]] [[Engineer]]

[[1 Platoon HQ]] [[1 Platoon 1 Section]] [[1 Platoon 2 Section]] [[1 Platoon 3 Section]]

[[2 Platoon HQ]] [[2 Platoon 1 Section]] [[2 Platoon 2 Section]] [[2 Platoon 3 Section]]

[[3 Platoon HQ]] [[3 Platoon 1 Section]] [[3 Platoon 2 Section]] [[3 Platoon 3 Section]]

CALLSIGN: INDIA 1 0 The advance code for 1 Platoon is: a2 Pass this code to your sections. [[Go|I10first]]

CALLSIGN: INDIA 1 1 [[Go!|I11]]

CALLSIGN: INDIA 1 2 [[Go!|I12]]

CALLSIGN: INDIA 1 3 [[Go!|I113]]

CALLSIGN: MIKE 2 0 The advance code for 2 Platoon is: b2 Pass this code to your sections. [[Go|M20first]]

CALLSIGN: MIKE 2 1 [[Go|M21]]

CALLSIGN: MIKE 2 2 [[Go|M22]]

CALLSIGN: MIKE 2 3 [[Go|M23]]

CALLSIGN: CHARLIE 3 0 The advance code for 3 Platoon is: c2 Pass this code to your sections. [[Go|C30first]]

CALLSIGN: CHARLIE 3 1 [[Go!|C31]]

CALLSIGN: CHARLIE 3 2 [[Go!|C32]]

CALLSIGN: CHARLIE 3 3 [[Go!|C33]]

CALLSIGN: PAPA 4 4

CALLSIGN: HOTEL 7 7 [[Fly troops across the river|Fly]]

CALLSIGN: JULIET 6 6 [[Advance to objective|MortarEND]] [[Provide fire support|Bomb]]

CALLSIGN: ECHO 5 5 [[Repair the bridge|Fixit]]

(set: $entry to (prompt: "Enter code","")) (if: $entry is "a2")[ You have entered the correct code and may now [[proceed|I11first]]. ] (else:)[You will need the correct code to proceed. [[Go back|1 Platoon 1 Section]] ]

Immediately in front of you along the course of your advance is an area of open ground. What formation should your section adopt to cross it? [[Extended Line||I11EL]] [[Arrowhead|I11A]] [[Diamond|I11D]] [[Single File|I11F]] [[Staggered File|I11SF]]

(set: $entry to (prompt: "Enter code","")) (if: $entry is "a2")[ You have entered the correct code and may now [[proceed|I12first]]. ] (else:)[You will need the correct code to proceed. [[Go back|1 Platoon 2 Section]] ]

(set: $entry to (prompt: "Enter code","")) (if: $entry is "a2")[ You have entered the correct code and may now [[proceed|I13first]]. ] (else:)[You will need the correct code to proceed. [[Go back|1 Platoon 3 Section]] ]

Immediately in front of you along the course of your advance is an area of open ground. What formation should your section adopt to cross it? [[Extended Line||I12EL]] [[Arrowhead|I12A]] [[Diamond|I12D]] [[Single File|I12F]] [[Staggered File|I12SF]]

Along the course of your advance is an open field and a thick hedgerow. Should you follow the hedgerow or cross the open field? What formation should your section use? [[Extended Line across the field||I13EL]] [[Arrowhead across the field|I13A]] [[Staggered File across the field|I13SF]] [[Single File along the hedgerow|I13F]] [[Staggered File along the hedgerow|I13SF]]

Your sections are advancing. They will shortly reach the river. As it turns out, it is too deep to cross with the equipment you have. [[Either wait for 2 Platoon to secure the bank, the engineers to construct the bridge, get the code word from them, cross at the bridge and then reform on the opposite bank.|I10bridge]] [[Or request helicopter transport to cross here.|I10heli]]

An extended line is used on occasions as an assault formation, often as a base from which to start the attack. It has maximum firepower to the front, but is difficult to control. For crossing open ground, it is too vunerable to the sides. [[Go back|I11first]]

An arrowhead is probably the best formation for moving on a broad front across open ground. It has good firepower to the front, and is less vunerable to frontal fire, but it is more difficult to control than some other formations. [[Cross the open ground using Arrowhead|I112nd]]

Diamond is a rare formation, used only when crossing open country at night. It is not taught to cadets. [[Go back|I11first]]

Single File is useful for following narrow linear features (hedges, ditches, walls and narrow paths). It is easy to control, but has poor protection, firepower and observation to the front. It is a poor choice for crossing open ground. [[Go back|I11first]]

Staggered File (or just File) is useful for following roads, tracks or paths wide enough to allow it. It is easy to control and useful at night. It is a poor choice for crossing open ground, as it presents a concentrated target. [[Go back|I11first]]

Diamond is a rare formation, used only when crossing open country at night. It is not taught to cadets. [[Go back|I12first]]

You have reached a river. Your platoon commander tell you which option to select: [[Cross by the bridge secured by 2 Platoon|I11bridge]] [[Cross by helicopter|I11heli]]

You have reached a river. Your platoon commander tell you which option to select: [[Cross by the bridge secured by 2 Platoon|I12bridge]] [[Cross by helicopter|I12heli]]

An arrowhead is probably the best formation for moving on a broad front across open ground. However, if cover presents itself, it is usually best to make use of it. [[Go back|I13first]]

Single File is useful for following narrow linear features (hedges, ditches, walls and narrow paths). It is easy to control, but has poor protection, firepower and observation to the front. [[Continue in Single File along the hedgerow|I13second]]

Staggered File (or just File) is useful for following roads, tracks or paths wide enough to allow it. It is easy to control and useful at night. It is a poor choice for following a hedgerow, as half your section will have no cover. It is a poor choice for crossing open ground, as it presents a concentrated target. [[Go back|I13first]]

You have reached a river. Your platoon commander tell you which option to select: [[Cross by the bridge secured by 2 Platoon|I13bridge]] [[Cross by helicopter|I13heli]]

Your platoon must clear the woods either side of the track before 2 Section can advance. 1 Section will supply a code letter and 2 Section will supply a code number. The code to allow 2 Section to advance is the letter followed by the number. The same code will allow you to move on. [[Go|M20second]]

(set: $entry to (prompt: "Enter code","")) (if: $entry is "b2")[ You have entered the correct code and may now [[proceed|M21first]]. ] (else:)[You will need the correct code to proceed. [[Go back|2 Platoon 1 Section]] ]

(set: $entry to (prompt: "Enter code","")) (if: $entry is "b2")[ You have entered the correct code and may now [[proceed|M22first]]. ] (else:)[You will need the correct code to proceed. [[Go back|2 Platoon 2 Section]] ]

(set: $entry to (prompt: "Enter code","")) (if: $entry is "b2")[ You have entered the correct code and may now [[proceed|M23first]]. ] (else:)[You will need the correct code to proceed. [[Go back|2 Platoon 3 Section]] ]

Immediately in front of you along the course of your advance is an area of moderately thick woodland. What formation should your section adopt to travel through it? [[Extended Line||M21EL]] [[Arrowhead|M21A]] [[Diamond|M21D]] [[Single File|M21F]] [[Staggered File|M21SF]]

Immediately in front of you along the course of your advance is a wide track, with light cover on either side. What formation should your section adopt to travel along it? [[Extended Line||M22EL]] [[Arrowhead|M22A]] [[Diamond|M22D]] [[Single File|M22F]] [[Staggered File|M22SF]]

Immediately in front of you along the course of your advance is an area of moderately thick woodland. What formation should your section adopt to travel through it? [[Extended Line||M23EL]] [[Arrowhead|M23A]] [[Diamond|M23D]] [[Single File|M23F]] [[Staggered File|M23SF]]

An extended line is used on occasions as an assault formation, often as a base from which to start the attack. It has maximum firepower to the front, but is difficult to control. It is also used for sweeping woodland, which is part of your mission. [[Sweep the wood in an Extended Line|M21second]]

An arrowhead is probably the best formation for moving on a broad front across open ground. It is too difficult to control in woodland. [[Go back|M21first]]

Diamond is a rare formation, used only when crossing open country at night. It is not taught to cadets. [[Go back|M21first]]

Single File is useful for following narrow linear features. Also, it is easy to control, and allows for travelling through difficult terrain (such as woods) quickly. However, your goal is not to travel through these woods quickly. [[Go back|M21first]]

Staggered File (or just File) is useful for following roads, tracks or paths wide enough to allow it. This wood does not have paths wide enough. [[Go back|M21first]]

You have succesfully swept the woods, and can confirm they are clear of the enemy. Report this code letter to your platoon commander: w [[Continue|M21third]]

An arrowhead is probably the best formation for moving on a broad front across open ground. It is too difficult to control in woodland. [[Go back|M23first]]

Diamond is a rare formation, used only when crossing open country at night. It is not taught to cadets. [[Go back|M23first]]

Staggered File (or just File) is useful for following roads, tracks or paths wide enough to allow it. This wood does not have paths wide enough. [[Go back|M23first]]

You have succesfully swept the woods, and can confirm they are clear of the enemy. Report this code number to your platoon commander: 8 [[Continue|M23third]]

An extended line is used on occasions as an assault formation, often as a base from which to start the attack. If cover presents itself, it is usually best to make use of it. [[Go back|M22first]]

An arrowhead is probably the best formation for moving on a broad front across open ground. However, if cover presents itself, it is usually best to make use of it. [[Go back|M22first]]

Diamond is a rare formation, used only when crossing open country at night. It is not taught to cadets. [[Go back|M22first]]

Staggered File (or just File) is useful for following roads, tracks or paths wide enough to allow it. It is easy to control and useful at night. Here, it allows your section to take advantage of the cover on both sides of the track. [[Continue along the track in File|M22second]]

Single File is useful for following narrow linear features (hedges, ditches, walls and narrow paths). It is easy to control, but has poor protection, firepower and observation to the front. While not the worst option for travelling down a wide track, it is not the best either. [[Go back|M22first]]

To advance along this track before the other sections of your platoon have finished sweeping the woods on either side risks a possible ambush. Ask your platoon commander for the correct code to continue. [[Go|M22third]]

(set: $entry to (prompt: "Enter code","")) (if: $entry is "w8")[ You have entered the correct code and may now [[proceed|M22four]]. ] (else:)[You will need the correct code to proceed. [[Go back|M22four]] ]

(set: $entry to (prompt: "Enter code","")) (if: $entry is "w8")[ You have entered the correct code and may now [[proceed|M20third]]. ] (else:)[You will need the correct code to proceed. [[Go back|M20first]] ]

You have reached the area selected for the bridge. It is now secure, allowing the Engineers to advance to construct the bridge. The code to allow them to do this is: k5 [[Cross the bridge|M2]]

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(set: $entry to (prompt: "Enter code","")) (if: $entry is "c2")[ You have entered the correct code and may now [[proceed|C31first]]. ] (else:)[You will need the correct code to proceed. [[Go back|3 Platoon 1 Section]] ]

(set: $entry to (prompt: "Enter code","")) (if: $entry is "c2")[ You have entered the correct code and may now [[proceed|C32first]]. ] (else:)[You will need the correct code to proceed. [[Go back|3 Platoon 2 Section]] ]

(set: $entry to (prompt: "Enter code","")) (if: $entry is "c2")[ You have entered the correct code and may now [[proceed|C33first]]. ] (else:)[You will need the correct code to proceed. [[Go back|3 Platoon 3 Section]] ]

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(set: $entry to (prompt: "Enter code","")) (if: $entry is "d4")[ You have entered the correct code and may now [[proceed|I11third]]. ] (else:)[You will need the correct code to proceed. [[Go back|I112nd]] ]

(set: $entry to (prompt: "Enter code","")) (if: $entry is "x9")[ You have entered the correct code and may now [[proceed|I11third]]. ] (else:)[You will need the correct code to proceed. [[Go back|I112nd]] ]

(set: $entry to (prompt: "Enter code","")) (if: $entry is "d4")[ You have entered the correct code and may now [[proceed|I10second]]. ] (else:)[You will need the correct code to proceed. [[Go back|I10first]] ]

(set: $entry to (prompt: "Enter code","")) (if: $entry is "x9")[ You have entered the correct code and may now [[proceed|I10second]]. ] (else:)[You will need the correct code to proceed. [[Go back|I10first]] ]

(set: $entry to (prompt: "Enter code","")) (if: $entry is "d4")[ You have entered the correct code and may now [[proceed|I12third]]. ] (else:)[You will need the correct code to proceed. [[Go back|I122nd]] ]

(set: $entry to (prompt: "Enter code","")) (if: $entry is "x9")[ You have entered the correct code and may now [[proceed|I12third]]. ] (else:)[You will need the correct code to proceed. [[Go back|I122nd]] ]

(set: $entry to (prompt: "Enter code","")) (if: $entry is "d4")[ You have entered the correct code and may now [[proceed|I13third]]. ] (else:)[You will need the correct code to proceed. [[Go back|I13second]] ]

(set: $entry to (prompt: "Enter code","")) (if: $entry is "x9")[ You have entered the correct code and may now [[proceed|I13third]]. ] (else:)[You will need the correct code to proceed. [[Go back|I13second]] ]

[[You have completed your objectives|Iend]]

[[Go back|I13third]]

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From this position, you can cover 2 Platoon as they advance on the ridge. Your section of the code to allow 2 Platoon to take the ridge is: r

(set: $entry to (prompt: "Enter code","")) (if: $entry is "k5")[ You have entered the correct code and may now [[proceed|FixitEND]]. ] (else:)[You will need the correct code to proceed. [[Go back|Engineer]] ]

The ridge is secured for the Mortars. The code for this is: y3

The route to the ridge is largely open ground. If the enemy are present on the ridge, they will have an excellent view of your advance. [[Have the Mortars bombard the ridge to make them retreat|M2bomb]] [[Have the Mortars provide a smokescreen and advance covered by 1 Platoon|M2smoke]]

You have completed your mission. The code to allow others to cross the bridge is: d4

The code to allow this is: x9

(set: $entry to (prompt: "Enter code","")) (if: $entry is "y3")[ You have entered the correct code and may now [[proceed|ENDEX]]. ] (else:)[You will need the correct code to proceed. [[Go back|Mortar]] ]

[[Fire smoke|Smoke]] [[Fire bombs|Bombs]] [[Go back|Mortar]]

(set: $entry to (prompt: "Enter code","")) (if: $entry is "g0")[ You have entered the correct code and may now [[proceed|M2end]]. ] (else:)[You will need the correct code to proceed. [[Go back|M2]] ]

(set: $entry to (prompt: "Enter code","")) (if: $entry is "r6")[ You have entered the correct code and may now [[proceed|M2end]]. ] (else:)[You will need the correct code to proceed. [[Go back|M2]] ]

The smoke barrage code is: 6 [[Go back|Mortar]]

The bombardment code is g0 [[Go back|Mortar]]

You have completed the mission! The code for this is: ENDEX ENDEX ENDEX