Military

a. 1st Brigade, 52d Inf Div (Mech) has been attacking north for the last two days from vic of FRANKFURT, and halted at 031700 Sep_____ with 2-77 Mech on the left, TF 2-79 Mech on the right; TF 2-78 Mech and TF 2-4 Armor in reserve. 7th Bn (155mm, SP), 50th Arty is DS to 1st Brigade, with priority of fires to TF 2-79.

b. Opposing forces in the brigade zone have been identified as elements of the 40th Motorized Rifle Regiment, 128th MRD, 10th CAA. They have been conducting delaying actions while the remainder of the division is believed to be preparing defensive positions in the cities of FRIEDBERG and BAD NAUHEIM. The 40th MRR is at 75 percent strength, and has suffered significant casualties in both personnel and equipment.

c. In order to isolate the city of FRIEDBERG, 1st Bde has been given the mission of cutting off the routes out of the city to the west and southwest. 2-77 Mech and TF 2-79 have succeeded in occupying the dominant terrain southwest of BAD NAUHEIM. The Bde commander has decided that it is necessary to clear the town of OCKSTADT to ensure that his area is isolated.

d. Indications are that the OPFOR is having severe supply shortages and is occupying defensive positions within the city to gain time to resupply. Intelligence sources report that a Motorized Rifle Platoon is believed to be in the town with at least one platoon of T-62 tanks.

e. Wind direction is from the southwest 8 to 10 kph; no precipitation expected. BMNT 0717.

a. You are the commander, Tm B, TF 2-78 Mech. Your team is at 85 percent strength. TF 2-78 is currently located in an assembly area GL760725.

b. At 040400 Sep____, TF 2-78 issued an order for continuation of the attack. See Task Force 2-78 OPORD.