The ZNG units in the areas of Novska and Nova Gradiška, east and west of JNA-held Okučani, were subordinated to Posavina Operational Group (OG), commanded by Colonel Rudi Stipčić [REF].
The combined JNA and TO forces deployed opposite the Posavina OG comprised approximately 13,500 troops,[REF] subordinated to the JNA 5th (Banja Luka) Corps.