NGP85 "81: Better Dead than Red v1.1"

[JDR Dragoon]

092200Z May 1981

FROM CENTAG G2
TO COMCENTAG

RE: Recent developments in the intelligence picture in the US V Corps sector.

The intelligence picture here is much more spotty than is the case for GE III Korps. Possibly because we are dealing with fewer units, possibly because the Soviet units in this sector are simply better at maintaining EMCON.

The first indicators came at 1200Z, showing enemy units amassing on the Hünfeld-Fulda axis.




Two hours later, units amassing on the Eisenach-Bad Hersfeld axis was spotted as well, this time in the process of dismantling the border fortifications.




During the afternoon even more units are identified on the Eisenach-Bad Hersfeld axis, this time including engineers.






The onset of darkness at 2000 makes direct observation impossible. The units massed on the Hünfeld-Fulda axis seems to practice excellent EMCON, but a single HQ still showed its presence at 2000. Of particular importance is the presence of a likely Polish divisional HQ on the Eisenach-Bad Hersfeld axis. This suggests that a Polish division might advance as part of the second echelon here.






Based on the evidence above, it seems that a WAPA army, with at least two Soviet divisions in its first echelon of attack, is poised to strike into the V Corps sector. The most likely axes of advance seems to be a division each in the direction of Fuld and Bad Hersfeld respectively. A Polish division is likely advancing behind the Soviet division on the Bad Hersfeld axis of attack, ready to exploit any openings.