Warriors in Peace Operations - Strategic Studies Institute - U.S. Army

• Encounter Roadblock/Checkpoint (apply Rules of
Engagement; understand basic Serbo-Croat);
• Apply Rules of Engagement (react to hostile force);
• Mine Strike (apply Rules of Engagement; evacuate
casualty from minefield; react to contact); and
• React to Sniper/Built-up Area (react to sniper;
evacuate casualty).
The TF staff, led by the Deputy Commander, Major Rich
Hooker, continued to work on a comprehensive and detailed
plan that included deployment plus relief and security
operations in Bosnia. The Operations Order was briefed to
the TF leaders on December 6, and company commanders
provided brief-backs on the same day. The next day, the
Operations Order (OPORD) 96-4 (IRON ENDEAVOR) was
published. The TF 3-325 Mission was “On order, 3-325
ABCT inserts by air to secure TUZLA Air Base in support of
TF EAGLE peace enforcement operations.”
The Commander’s Intent was expressed as follows:
I intend to insert the ABCT by air early on G-Day to quickly
secure TUZLA Air Base with sufficient combat power to
overwhelm or deter any resistance to our presence. Follow-on
forces will reinforce security of the airfield and expand our
ability to conduct patrols in the immediate vicinity. Keys to our
success are force protection, soldier discipline, strict
impartiality, freedom of movement, and the ability to dominate
any situation. Desired end state is complete security in and
around the airfield and the ABCT postured for link-up with 1
AD.
The following day I flew back to Bad Kreuznach for the
TF EAGLE OPORD and Rock Drill. These were held on
December 8 and 11, respectively. Meanwhile, the battalion
combat team purchased and palletized Class IV supplies,
loaded vehicles and ISU-90 containers, and conducted
equipment inspections. On the December 12, we conducted
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