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Qom, Qom province, Iran*
September 25, 2009*
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We have reached Qom. It is a city of major religious value to the Shiia. There are a lot of religious experts and whatnot here. The regular army might not fight all that hard for the city but we expect the Revolutionary Guard to do so.*
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TERRAIN AND WEATHER:* 
The landscape is relatively flat in the Qom city region. There is one dry riverbed in your area of operations although it should not prove much of an obstacle.*
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1.__SITUATION:*
1st Infantry Division leading our neighbouring corps to the north is making good progress. The Marines on our left flank is reportedly doing the same. We have no new information on the British advance in the south but according to news they are about to link up other USMC units landed by sea near Bandar-e-Abbas. Our mission is to pacify Qom and head north to Tehran. The old man wants to get there before any other friendly units.*
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__a. Enemy Forces:*
Your mission is to clear the area around the Qom University compound of hostile elements. More and more the enemy takes refuge amongst civilians, historic buildings and the like – he is probably hoping we will not attack such places. The ROE have changed. If they choose to fight from such buildings we do not need to take any special measures. Basically you can flatten the University if you deem it necessary. It is possible the enemy will be equipped with those new Russian anti-tank weapons.*
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__b. Friendly Forces:*
Other parts of the Division will be operating in the City proper.*
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__c. Attachments/Detachments:*
None.*

2.__MISSION:*
Mop up any hostile elements near the University area.*
