NATOTHAMF/RES/22/07/2012 authorises deployment 1st Rifles your base of Operation aboard the HMS Astute.
NATOTHAMF consists elements of 1st Rifles,+ Support and will be based in theatre at HMS Astute , making use of remaining infrastructure of iimarinem airbase, formerly HQ 108 Sqn Russian AF.
UK Government assessment is that Limited forces permitted under NATOTHPK/RES/22/07/2012 will significantly curtail ability of UK AMF forces to carry out their primary mission effectively.
Requirement in particular for force protection in vicinity Etelapato\Dam\Southeast Thirsk will in practice limit Ground Force Commander to pro-active deployment of not more than Platoon strength QRF + attachments for all routine tasks.
Support from rotary and fixed wing assets from Talon will be similarly limited and further constrained by unilateral Anti Air Zones by Russian Federation forces 12MAR12.
The state-controlled oil company said a well drilled in the Havis prospect in the Barents Sea proved both oil and gas at an estimated volume of between 200 million and 300 million barrelsof recoverable oil equivalents.
Lt. Gen. Nikolai Ignatov said the possibility of paratroopers joining the Arctic contingent was being studied on the orders of the Airborne Troops commander, Lt. Gen. Vladimir Shamanov.
"As soon as the analysis is completed, we will submit a report to the Defense Ministry, which will make the final decision," Ignatov said.
The general also said the Airborne Troops may include helicopter regiments by 2012, when the state arms procurement program is concluded.
"By that time , we will have helicopters and everything else that we need," Ignatov said.
Russia's Airborne Troops currently number 32,000 personnel in four airborne divisions, an airborne assault brigade, and a special forces reconnaissance regiment.
Airforce:what we do know is that there are Mil Mi-24,Kamov Ka-50 "Black Shark"
Conclusion: significant numbers of armed groupings, with access to modern Russian military hardware. Intent towards BLUFOR unknown at present but assumed hostile.
HMS Astute is a nuclear-powered submarine in the Royal Navy, the lead ship of her class. Astute is the second submarine of the Royal Navy to be named for the characteristic of shrewdness and discernment.
The first was the World War II Amphion-class Astute. Builders BAE Systems describe her as "the largest and most able attack submarine that the Royal Navy has operated.
Forecast is Heavy Winter Snow early on becoming overcast towards midday – visibility moderate.
This White environment near the Arctic Zone. Inspiration were countries such as Greenland & Finland.
Conduct Operation in accordance with provisions of NATOTHAMF/RES/22/07/2012.
ESTABLISH Operation in AO through aggressive foot patrols in the areas Gather INTELLIGENCE on Russia activity and CONFRONT Russia elements where encountered.
phase 2 Move to capture the Airfield on iimarinem.
Where: In vicinity Karhunhammus, Thirsk.
Card ALPHA. Assault (or defence ) . All targets can be attack on reciveing a order from high command.
Phase 1 - 1/R will Board fast combats boats and head to Etelapato Dam and conduct RIF Patrol"RECON IN FORCE PATROL"
Phase 2 - 1/R will manoeuvre N from Dam to secure Anti Air Station before continuing movement W through E to approach OBJ RV1 from W. 1/R will SEARCH and Destroy OBJ 2-Anti Air Station Two .
Phase 3 – 1/R will manoeuvre W through S for OBJ EVAC Red to get on boats thur shallow water, to reach Yellow Beach and securing Beach Head of S-W GRID 014 046.
1/R will then manoeuvre W and approach OBJ Airfield though forest.
Phase 4 – 1/R will Attack and SECURE OBJ and wait out .
Phase 5 – 1/R will SECURE OBJ Airfield. Plt HQ will identify suitable Habour point for 1/R Were the Unit will be debrief.
Subsistence – no field rations required.
Clothing/tools – uniform is Snow Camo , rucks will contain medical supplies. Each SEC will carry ear plugs, smoke grenades.
Standard weapons will be used.
4. Maintenance: We will be checking weapons, radios and equipment prior to issue.