Remnant in Conflict

by Reichsmarschall

The world of Remnant, known for its people's valiant struggle against the dark forces of the Grimm and other ruinous powers, has its future remain uncertain as its nations and leaders fall as a result of these forces. But due to mysterious events the world of Remnant gains contacts with a other world. The Eagle and the Bear shall cast their shadow on this forsaken world.

7. Chapter 7

16th of May 1990, Ministry of Defense Moscow.

SERCRET.

Ministry of Defense.

Addressed to the Marshal of the Soviet Union.

Colonel Vladimir Orlovsky Operational report, Operation New Russia.

As of this report, the operation is going smoothly. My brigade has quickly set up its staging area on the other side of the Archway and I have sent out my combat battalions on reconnaissance into the surrounding area. Despite the initial entry into this world there has been minimal interference from the hostile wildlife, the same kind that made their way over into our side, but my subordinates still report encounters of these creatures. So far, the type creatures reported seem to be the same breeds we have already fought, a mix of bear and wolf creatures and little to none of the avian type. Weapons remain effective against these breeds; they take substantial small arms fire but are still able to be destroyed if the soldiers aim is good and consistent. Light weapons are highly effective, anything explosive or over the caliber of 7.62mm remains the most reliable way of dispatching these creatures. Heavy weapons such as artillery and heavy mortars have not been used extensively against these creatures, but I believe the creatures would be sufficiently destroyed if they are properly coordinated against them.

The overall quality of the troops under my command is good. Due to the climate of the Ural region and some veterans of the war in Afghanistan that supplement the C-class divisions in the region, they make for some good soldiers. And due to some personal of the American theater that I brought with me mixed in, it only increases the reliability of the brigade.

But I have to state, I'm concerned about this operations integrity and its units involved. Despite my efforts to properly organize the brigade to achieve its objective, it's still largely vulnerable. My units as of now, are well supported due to their proximity to the staging area and if under threat would be supported by other units. But I have been given orders to send them out further, I will follow these orders, but I must state, if I send them out over 30 kilometers from the staging area, I cannot guarantee the future operational capacity of the units.

Brigade personal and vehicle estimates.

5 battalion tactical groups (6,340 personnel).

Per battalion: Headquarters Element (31 personnel) 4 Motorized-Rifle companies, 1 BMP IFV company, 3 BTR APC companies (512 personnel). 1 Grenade launcher platoon, 1 howitzer battery, 1 anti-tank platoon, 1 Mortar battery 82mm or 120mm (317 personnel). 1 tank company (52 personnel). 1 Recon Company (92 personnel). Anti-Air company, 1 ZSU-23-4 Shilka platoon, 1 9K35 Strela-10 platoon (52 personnel)

All battalions have increased support elements added to their HQ required for independent operations, Engineer, Transport and Supply, Medical etc. (212 personnel)

Total: 1,268 Personal.

1 tank battalion (195 personnel).

31 T-72 MBTs

1 Air assault battalion (362 personal).

Headquarters element (25 personnel) 3 Motorized-Rifle companies (273 personnel). 1 Grenade launcher battery, 1 anti-tank battery, 82mm Mortar battery (64 personnel)

Artillery Regiment (1,372 personal).

1 Multiple Rocket launcher battalion, 24 122mm Bm-21 Multiple rocket launchers.

1 122mm Artillery battalion, 24 122-mm howitzer D-30

1 152mm Artillery battalion, 24 152-mm Howitzers D-20.

1 152mm Artillery battalion, 24 152-mm gun 2A36.

1 203mm Heavy Artillery battery, 8 2S7 Pions 203mm Heavy self-propelled Artillery.

1 Tactical ballistic missile Battalion, 6 R-300 Elbrus Tactical ballistic missiles.

Brigade HQ (100 personnel)

The brigade has attached support battalions including Engineer, Support, supply, medical, Recovery and Repair, maintenance. (1,032 personnel)

Air brigade. (1,200 personnel)

24 Mil Mi-24s

24 Mil Mi-8s

12 Mil Mi-2s

6 Mil Mi-6s

15 Mig-21s

15 Sukhoi Su-15s

New Russia Expedition ground forces estimates:

10,601 personnel.

31 T-72 Main Battle tanks

65 T-55 Main battle tanks

110 Infantry fighting vehicles, mix of Bmp-1/Bmp-2/BMD-2.

309 Armored Personal carriers and variants, BTRs

110 Artillery guns.

24 Multiple Rocket launchers.

740 Utility, vehicles, trucks, support vehicles.

As shown by my strength, I am severely undermanned in actual combat personal for proper support of my units. If one of my battalions finds itself in dire need of assistance the only support they will receive will be a limited amount of artillery support, which at most will be a battalion's worth of artillery due to other battalions needing artillery security. And they will only receive limited air support, for the airfield is still being constructed so no fixed wing aircraft support and little helicopter support. So, I must request more troops in order for proper support for the brigade as a whole. Because as of now, if more than one battalion is put out of action, the staging area is theft exposed and under the mercy of this world.