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“The Persian Rug”, Ilam province, Iran*
September 4, 2009*
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Showtime, Colonel!*
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You will lead the Brigade and indeed the Division effort into Iran!*
Our mission is to breach the Iranian border defences and open an invasion route east.*
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TERRAIN AND WEATHER:*
Terrain is mostly flat plains with some vegetation. It will offer no significant hindrance to our movements. Weather is clear, deemed to have no impact on our operations. Expect major fluctuations in temperature between night and day.*
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1.__SITUATION:*
1-35 Armor must breach the enemy border defences. This will be achieved during a night attack.
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__a. Enemy Forces:*
Division S2 reports enemy forces manning the border defences are infantry formations from an unknown division. Enemy forces are dug in and likely supported by minefields. No enemy tanks have been reported in the area. Enemy forces are expected to have average morale. They are not believed capable of large scale counterattack. Their night fighting skills are low.*
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__b. Friendly Forces:*
Artillery support from Corps Artillery will be available.* 
You will also have both tactical air support and a section of B-52 bombers on call.* 
UAV Recon planes have been allocated your sector.* 
Friendly CAV units will be operating in the open desert to the north. No units will be operating to our immediate south.*.*
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__c. Attachments/Detachments:*
A special minecelar section with two M1A1 MCBS tanks will be attached to 1-35th Armor for the next 24 hours.*

2.__MISSION:*
You are to defeat the enemy defences in the area of the “Persian Rug” and open a route into the enemy hinterland.*
