Kazulia at Conflict: Kazulian Armed Forces enter Dovanian ConflictKazulian Armed Forces enter Dovanian Conflict through airstrikes and coordinated counter-insurgency raids. Kazulian attack helicopters in support of the Armed Forces' Strike Force tactic.14th October, 4427.The Xsampan advance in Statrica appears to have been halted through the recent entrance of a much needed player, the Kazulian Armed Forces. The Kazulian Air Force conducted a series of sorties against Dovanian Union positions in Central and Southern Dovani, aiding Lourennais, Keymonite and Talmorian forces in their advance towards the liberation of Statrica . Kazulian aircraft reportedly struck training camps, troops barracks and munitions storage facilities across Dovani, acting on intelligence both garnered from the Defence Intelligence and Security Organisation (FESO) and shared between the Northern Council coalition. Kazulia absence from the conflict had forces the Hutorian Armed Forces to take up the heavy lifting, as the nation is spearheading most operations against the Dovani Union. A spokesperson from the Department of Defence stated that the Kazulian Armed Forces' introduction to the conflict means that a significant amount of pressure could be revealed from the Hutorian Armed Forces. Coordinating aerospace forces were Kazulian Airborne early warning and control aircraft brought along with the Air Force during their strikes to ensure a quick organisation of the intelligence shared between the respective brigades and divisions.
The Lourennais, Keymonite and Talmorian Armed Forces launched a fresh offensive with the aim of liberating Statrica from Dovanian Union occupation, coined Operation Eagle. Although the initial offensive had been successful, the advance has been slowly down due to extreme resistance by Dovanian Union forces. Kazulian aircraft acted as close-air support aircraft for Lourennais, Keymonite and Talmorian forces, carrying out airstrikes against targets within the city of Sovu and counter the advances of the Xsampan Armed Forces who had launched a major offensive in an attempt to counter Operation Eagle. Spokespersons from the Department of Defence stated that amidst the short comings of Operation Eagle, Kazulian Commanders will meet in Erincourt to discuss options for success. With Xsampa sending large amounts of divisions towards Statrica, Kazulian Commanders believe that either two things must occur: (1) Kazulian Commanders guide the Lourennais-led Operation from the role of combat advisers or (2) the Lourennais-led offensive is re-worked towards coordinating offensives, sharing intelligence and maximising combat effectiveness.
Although the Kazulian Armed Forces has entered the conflict, the presence of Kazulian troops is expected to be limited mainly due to geopolitical issues. To this end, around 50,000 Kazulian troops are being transferred from across the various NC nations to be combat operational in Dovani to form the nation's counter-insurgency strategy in support of mainland operations against the Dovani Union. It has been reported that Paratroopers and Special Operations forces are to be deployed to mainland Dovani for the counter-insurgency strategy. Coined "Strike-Force", the counter-insurgency tactic utilises the element of speed and intelligence to obtain its objective; crippling the enemy's capacity to wage an unconventional war. Based on utilising around 5-8 helicopters and supporting aircraft, squads of paratroopers or special operations forces are airlifted as near to the target as the terrain would allow. Prior to their landing, the attack helicopters would strafe the enemy position to soften the assault for the paratroopers or special operations forces. Upon landing, helicopter-born will begin their sweep of the terrain whilst aircraft-born paratroopers will assault the position. By the time paratroopers leave their aircraft, the helicopter-born squads would have established blocking positions. The umbrella goal of the tactic is to strike the enemy with overwhelming force and firepower and to prevent their escape through reserve forces capable of pursuit. Coordinating the assault is either a reconnaissance vehicle pivoting on a observation point overlooking the target area or either a helicopter or surveillance aircraft scanning the terrain below.
Prior to an assault, the enemy had to be located. This was the task of reconnaissance units who would infiltrate enemy villages and gather intelligence. Once the intelligence had been gathered information would be relayed to command centres, whereby the location, composition and disposition of the enemy, potential escape routes and potency of civilian contact would be assessed. Once this is done, a strike force would be dispatched. Serving to disguise the sound of other helicopters and aircraft inbound. Attack helicopters will be called in and corrections to their fire made by the reconnaissance teams. Upon completion the attack helicopters will maintain a holding pattern around the target area, prepared to be used against at any time. The helicopter formations containing helicopter-born troops would be sent in, flying nap of the earth to minimise noise. Before ordering squads to be dropped into the target areas and helicopter to dust off, the Strike Force Commander would order the attack helicopters to cover their advance and order reserve units to conduct false insertions to confuse the enemy. The attack helicopters will return to their holding positions on the flanks of the target area, preventing the enemy from utilising the escape routes highlighted by the reconnaissance teams. Secondary objectives of the strike force is to display to local villages/clans the power of the Kazulian Armed Forces and the larger Northern Council and to deter villagers from joining the insurgency by visible successes and the threat of being "hunted down" by a strike force. If an insurgent force is to escape through tunnels, a squad or squads would be assigned to track them down and eliminate or capture them. This will require the attack helicopters and transport helicopters to temporarily withdraw for refuelling and munitions. Upon the enemy retreat, reconnaissance units will mark the routes and tunnel taken by the enemy whereby units are dropped in the path of the retreat, thus preventing their escape. Upon success the strike force would withdraw from the target area and in some cases move onto another with immediate effect.
The tactic had been crafted with Kazulia's experience in counter-insurgency operations in the past. As they face an enemy utilising complex tunnel systems, the strike force tactic aims at combating the enemy when they either: (1) bring out from their tunnels and assault or (2) are caught off guard on the surface.
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Kazulian Armed Forces - Order of Battle (to be added with NC forces)
Active Combat Units1. Stormesbrigade (Strike Force Alpha)
3. Stormesbrigade (Strike Force Bravo)
4. Stormesbrigade (Strike Force Charlie)
Reserve Formations10. Panserinfanteridivisjon
2. Panserinfanteridivisjon
6. Panserinfanteridivisjon