Account 152 Brigade Op. Order No. 12
PHASE II - BANANA.
14. Tps.
5 SEAFORTH with under comd:
Det 275 Fd Coy
One tp 'C' Sqn 107 RAC
SP tp 146 A Tk Bty.
15. Tasks.
(a) 5 SEAFORTH will capture the area rd and tr junc 826498 - Xtrs 830493 - tr junc 827487 - Xtrs 823491.
(b) To ensure that tr from main axis at 820498 to 817492 is clear.
16. Assembly Area.
17. Fwd Assembly Area.
18. Axis of Adv.
19. Report Lines.
see Trace 'P' att.
20. Timings.
See Mov Table at Appx 'C' att.
PHASE III - CHERRY
21. Tps.
2 SEAFORTH with under comd:
Det 275 Fd Coy
One tp 'C' Sqn 107 RAC
SP tp 243 A Tk Bty. (to be picked up on passing through 5 CAMERONS)
22. Tasks.
2 SEAFORTH will capture area Pt.30.1 848493 - Xtrs 849488 - Xrds 843488 and patrol to SOUTHERN edge of wood at 846476.
23. Assembly Area.
24. Fwd Assembly Area.
25. Axis of Adv.
26. Report Lines.
see Trace 'P' att.
27. Timings.
See Mov Table at Appx 'C' att.
PHASE IV and PHASE V - DAMSON and FIG.
(It is possible that these phases may take place simultaneously).
28. Grouping.
As for Phase I and II with additions from 79 ARMD DIV as situation demands.
29. Tasks.
(a) 5 SEAFORTH will capture Xrds HEKKENS 833480.
(b) 5 CAMERONS will pass through 2 SEAFORTH and capture br at 848470.
30. Control of Move.
(a) Main Bde HQ will control all mov fwd of Assembly Area.
(b) All units will be called fwd by serials. For serial nos and approx time of mov see Appx 'D' att.
31. Debussing.
(a) It is visualised that all bns will debus at the Assembly Area 735532, and from there march to the Fwd Assembly Area.
(b) If the opposition crumbles at an early stage, all bns will be prepared to mov by M.T. to the Fwd Assembly Area.
(c) DAA & QMG will be responsible for allotting a harbour area for TCVs.
32. Air sp.
(a) Considerable air sp is being concentrated prior to the attack.
(b) On D + 1, HEKKENS will be subject to bombardment up to 0900 hrs and at call thereafter.
(c) One tentacle is allotted to the Div and an FCP will be working from Corps operating CABRANK thus quick air sp is easily obtainable.
(d) Red smoke will be used by arty to indicate targets.
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