Table of Content:
Identification
Reporting Unit: Observer-1
Area
Region: Archipelago
Coordinates: 957, 3489 near Seggesta Farm
Location Description: Outpost with checkpoint
Intent Assessment
Estimated Pre-Engagement Force: Squad to platoon size element consisting of infantry supported by armor.
Estimated Pre-Engagement Objective(s): Control main road on Södra Saltholmen.
Indicators Supporting Assessment: Outpost placed along main road on island. Established roadblock in east/west direction. Armor facing toward roadblock and road.
Assessed Level of Coordination or Planning: High: Prepared position, strategically chosen location, radio contact with command, access to supplies.
Battle Damage Assessment
Assessed Force's Role: Defending
Confirmed losses: 4 KIA, 1 tank
Other abandoned or destroyed equipment: 3 trucks, 2 cars, radio, tent, equipment crates
Damage source, if known: Runners, indicated by destroyed enemy forces. Unknown if this would be enough to destroy the tank.
Operational Impact Summary
Immediate Outcome of Engagement: Enemy forces gained freedom of movement on Södra Saltholmen, while denying Swedish forces the same.
Broader Operational Impact: Swedish forces west and south of Seggesta Farm cut off from remaining forces on Östertörn.
Additional Notes
No defensive preparations (sand bags, trenches). Partially unloaded trucks may indicate that the element was in the process of setting up camp when attacked. Position of destroyed Enemy Forces may indicate that the attack came from direction north east.
Analyst's Comment
Obtained HUMINT indicates this to be unit 3 from Command Bunker Vesslan.
Identification
Reporting Unit: Observer-1
Area
Region: Archipelago
Coordinates: -110, 3300 Saltholmstungan
Location Description: Outpost
Intent Assessment
Estimated Pre-Engagement Force: Reinforced infantry squad.
Estimated Pre-Engagement Objective(s): Hold the land connection between Norra Saltholmen and Södra Saltholmen.
Indicators Supporting Assessment: Small but well supplied camp on strategic location.
Assessed Level of Coordination or Planning: Moderate: In ordered position, in radio contact with command. However lacking prepared defenses despite a supposed defensive position, and seemingly using a pre-existing camp.
Battle Damage Assessment
Assessed Force's Role: Defending
Confirmed losses: 6 KIA
Other abandoned or destroyed equipment: Radios, tent, equipment crates
Damage source, if known: Runners, indicated by destroyed enemy forces.
Operational Impact Summary
Immediate Outcome of Engagement: Swedish loss of position, probable retreat east.
Broader Operational Impact: Enemy forces gained control of a land connection to Södra Saltholmen. This is less exposed than the bridge and without weight restrictions, allowing heavier units to pass.
Additional Notes
Position of destroyed enemy forces may indicate the attack coming from the north. Presence of casualty treatment among defenders indicates prolonged engagement and initially moderately successful defense.
Analyst's Comment
Obtained HUMINT indicates this to be unit 6 from Command Bunker Vesslan.
The use of 'platoon' in intercepted transmission indicates more than a squad size element, but position does not seem to warrant a full platoon. Reinforced squad likely.