Troops in Contact: The Rionegro Initiative August 17th-19th

sharpy2010 wrote: »

ok 1 last one fornow:rolleyes:
the death rag (orange) we need one of these? and then i game we get one medic bandage also? if we die we apply the white for 5mins then the orange?for another 5mins?
then the weapons we need one white rag for each weapon (main and sidearm?)

A death rag is required. You will need it to avoid getting shot when moving about the game area to respawn, or when lying on the ground bleeding out in the middle of a fire fight and you don't want to get riddled again.

The hit rules will be:

• When hit you have a 5 minute bleed out time. You need to be bandaged by a player/medic in that time or you are dead.
• When hit a second time you also have a 5 minute bleed out time, but ONLY A MEDIC can bandage you.
• A third hit is always fatal. But you have to remain in place for 5 minutes so your body can be searched.
• If not bandaged inside the 5 minute bleed out time you die. Again stay put for 5 minutes to be searched.
• Respawn is from your base/faction respawn point, and is 30 minutes after you were originally shot.

When hit you can't talk to anyone other than calling for a medic. It is recommended that you put on your death rag so you don't get shot again.

There won't be gun hit rags this year. A gun hit disables the gun until it is brought back to the supply tent in your base for repair.

sharpy2010 wrote: »

hey
I seen this asked over on the milsim site and I was wondering the answer to it?
Re: Game questions, ask them here.

by TEKNO » Thu 14 Jun, 2012 3:58 pm
More a general Q - than game specific.

Are we allowed to use the small portable disposable BBQ's in the main Friday night camp for Dinner / Breakfast? Also are we allowed a few brews on site for Friday night?

Rather ask now and save the embarrassment of being told on the night to put it out - esp if its my dinner that's half cooked at the time =P

Thanks

Phil

TEKNO

I am waiting for an answer on that one from the Bellurgan site guys.

From GlobalStrategy.Org
25 July 2012
Captured Orders Raise Questions about Domiguan Activity in Rionegro

The Republicano military press office has released details of a what they claim is part of an Operational Order issued to Domiguan Special Forces units operating in Rionegro. It has been known for some time that King Fernando of the neighbouring Kingdom of Domigua has been providing military “advisors” to assist the Patriota rebellion led by former general Veron.

These advisors have been operating under the designation of the “Enlace Especial de Grupo de Asistencia” (Special Liaison Assistance Group) known as the GdA. They are believed to be primarily made up of members of the Royal Domiguan Commando special forces, supplemented by specialists in logistics, communications and military intelligence. This unit was rumoured to have been engaged in “special reconnaissance” missions in Rionegro last year.

The Republicano military claim they captured a GdA Operational Order document (reproduced below) when they overran a Patriota field HQ in the early stages of their current advance. According to the Republicanos, a Domiguan Captain was in the process of destroying papers when he was challenged and shot. This is one page that was recovered.

The orders appear to be addressed to all GdA units operating in Rionegro, and originate with General Francisco Ferrera who is known to command the Royal Domiguan Army Intelligence, and is believed to be a close personal friend of King Fernando.

It provides a summary of the current military situation, and appear to confirm the difficulties the Patriotas are facing in resisting the current Republicano offensive. If the orders are true then they raise questions about the true activities and intentions of the GdA units. They mention a move from “advisor/observer” to “active status” though it is not clear what is meant by this. While the orders confirm that GdA units are to support the Patriotas, they don’t seem to distinguish between friendly Patriota and hostile Republicanos when it says to “gather intel on participants in the Rionegron Civil War”.

General Veron has built a diverse coalition in his Patriota movement, bringing in support from Multinationals like Houston based Gollybruton (who have funded large PMC detachments), as well as the Domiguans. There have been rumours of tensions between these different groups. This is very apparent in the document as it states that PMCs are not to be trusted.

More ominously there is repeated mention preparing for “Plan Rapier”, though no details are available on what exactly it entails.

If this document is legitimate, and the Domiguans have refused to comment on it, then its capture has been a coup for the Republicanos. Presumably they did not recover the rest of it, and they will keen to learn more about what the GdA and King Fernando are up to in Rionegro.

---- Document Begins ----
210712ZJun12

BT

FM: Gen Francisco Ferrera,
TO: Field Commanders Enlace Especial de Grupo de Asistencia

BT

HIGHLY CLASSIFIED

BT

OPERATIONS ORDER
ENLACE ESPECIAL DE GRUPO DE ASISTENCIA OPERATING IN RIONEGRO

I. SITUATION
Large scale Republicano operation are under way with three main lines of advance. Patriota forces have been seriously disrupted and are falling back in most areas. There is a significant threat to San Luis and San Lomo. All Grupo de Assistencia (GdA) units are to activate Plan Tear Drop, and move from advisor/observer roles to active status. Begin preparations for Plan Rapier.

(a) Enemy
Republicano forces are progressing on three main lines of attack. Each advance appears to be primarily made of up regular infantry supplemented by criminal conscripts and specialist weapons and engineering units. Recon units typically precede the main forces. Expect detached units of platoon size with larger formations of company to Battalion size. The Republicanos are focusing on their advance, isolating strong points to be mopped up by following troops. Anticipate them to act aggressively towards Patriota centres of resistance.

(b) Friendly
The composition of Patriota forces will depend on your area. The bulk of capabilities to be provided by regular infantry with gaps in some specialist skills areas. Many units have been disrupted by the Republicano advance and may no longer be coherent or combat effective until they have reformed. Expect to encounter PMCs who officially report to Patriota High Command. However we remain suspicious of their real loyalties. Do not trust or depend on PMC forces.

(c)
There will be limited contact with other GdA units. Each team is required to operate independently.

II. MISSION
In line with Plan Tear Drop the mission remains advancing the interests of Domigua in Rionegro. The primary objectives are:

• Support Patriota defences in resisting Republicano advances.
• Continue to gather intel on participants in the Rionegron Civil War.
• Prepare for the possible implementation of Plan Rapier.

III. EXECUTION
(a) Concept of Operations
Because of the risk to Patriota supply lines each GdA unit should transition [end of the page]
---- Document ends ----

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Mystery Satellite is Rionegron, China Claims
By Manual Muentes, Associated Press – 1 day ago

The People's Republic of China confirmed that the payload on the Long March rocket launched yesterday from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre was of Rionegron origin. Speculation as to its nature had exploded following the launch with some suggesting it was a Chinese weapons platform.

The Central American country of Rionegro has been in the news lately for its ongoing civil war between supporters of President Eduardo Munoz and the Patriota rebels who demand elections. Numerous claims have been made by both sides of external interference and illegal arms shipments which continue to be investigated by the UN.

A source at the US Department of Defence who asked not to be identified, suggested the launched device was probably a military surveillance and communications satellite. They confirmed that they had known the Rionegrons had been constructing it for some time. The project was dramatically expedited after the disastrous campaign in the Trompeta region last year but when pressed they were unable to definitely identify its purpose.

A spokesman for President Munoz had only this to say "The government is committed to improving communications for both the humble citizens of our proud nation and the brave men who even now fight to defend our country and national unity".
Copyright © 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

We had a rush of bookings last night, and the Republicano "Hunter Force" Recon unit is now full.

If you are looking for something similar (recon unit focusing on stealth, concealment, information gathering, and avoiding big fire fights), then the Patriota Groupo de Asistencia (GdA) is the best alternative. Although these guys will be a bit more hard core. They are the successors to the Special Forces unit of last year, and players will be expected to carry all their equipment, and sleep rough in the field.

IHS Janes': Defense and Security Intelligence & Analysis
Extract
By Carl Moynihan
07/02/2012

One interesting innovation that has arisen from the Rionegron civil war is the deployment by the "Republicano" forces of new "Special Weapons Groups" (SWG). These appear to be a response to poor performance in the Trompeta campaign of last year where communications breakdowns prevented various specialist resources from being available to front line commanders. Those resources which were deployed in the area seemed to be following their own agenda separate from the main forces which hurt integrated operations.

The SWGs appear to be units put together of specialists of various types and embedded in advancing formations. This somewhat eclectic mix of different troops and deployment philosophy creates a unit with a clear supporting role but a very direct force focus. The SWGs carry out small engineering functions, signals and demolitions as would be expected of a true engineering or signals unit, but being directly deployed in the front lines and grouped with other disciplines means that they operate in more of a combat role than even the celebrated 43rd Republican Engineers. This unit also integrates anti-tank assets, ordinance experts and combat troops with appropriate backgrounds and training which should give it an interesting role on the battlefield.

The organisation does seem to have significant cross-training advantages as well as presenting an easily directed tool for front line commanders. Whether this approach is viewed as a success however will greatly depend on its performance in upcoming operations which ultimately will be determined by how well commanders put such units to use.
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We thought we should remind people that the ticket price includes a few extras as well as a 27 hour MilSim game.

There will be a post game barbecue for all players on Sunday when the shooting stops at 15:00. The cost of the food is covered!

All players will be getting the official Rionegro Initiative game patch. This year's design will look like this:


And of course we will be giving everyone a site map with the game rules on the back!

r0n0c wrote: »

the site map, will it be taken from an OS map, or something like the maps that TA events produce?

Without having seen a TA Events map, I'd have to say the map will be more like an OS one. It's a large, mostly rural site, unlike the more urban ones TA run.

The ARM Cartel is now full. Still space in the other factions, Patriota Defenders, or Republicano attackers.

Faction briefings, giving orders, tactical intel and deployment plans have been posted to each closed faction forum.

If you haven't done so already - register for your closed forum, and get read the updates!

BigGunner wrote: »

Hey guy's

Was just looking on RIO forum. One or two people have posted on last years Rio Mandate. MAKE SURE you post on this years forum.

I think that is locked now.

We are ending the early booking discount on Sunday. So book and pay in full before midnight to get the €50 price!

Enlist now with the Republicano Presidential Light Infantry

Now with improved purged officer corps!