***Update 30 Sept 17*** Due to a razing of the area surrounding the FOB, the enemy has pushed back its location. Final coordinates are now about 0.25 miles one way, albeit more direct than before.
While defending Forward Operating Base (FOB) Golf Charlie, your team took indirect fire (IDF) from an enemy position nearby. Your mission is to locate the origination of the IDF to pass to Intel.
Coordinates are for the impact of the IDF. Thankfully it missed any structure or friendly position and there were no casualties. The Ground Forces Commander has directed you, Master Geocacher, to locate the origin of the IDF and infiltrate the weapons cache left behind. HUMINT points to a large mortar tube filled with smaller cluster bomb containers. The mission begins at the point of impact. From there, use your TOTT to locate the mortar tube. But be careful, the enemy has concealed their tracks well and generally stays hidden during day light hours. Also, with enemy forces surrounding FOB Golf Charlie, a night mission would be prudent. Intel estimates the max range of this kind of mortar at only 1500 feet, and observation reports indicate the IDF came from the southern tree line.
Once you infiltrate the mortar tube, you must sign your call-sign to the log book. The mission will thence be complete, however, there is one more additional (and optional) task for you. Remove one of the cluster bomb containers (micro sized geocache) and plant it as an ambush location for future enemy attacks. The enemy is well established in the Panhandle of Florida, so no need to limit the geographical scope of your mission. Also, when re-hiding the containers, list "IDF @ ...." in the cache title to help your fellow comrades in arms scope out the counter attack.
Good luck.
This cache is located on the Eglin AFB reservation. Hunters and or wild life may be in this area as well as military personnel conducting maneuvers. It is possible unexploded ordnance could be in the area so be aware of your surroundings.
****Also note due to training and missions the areas maybe closed at certain days of the week or times. Please check this site for closures in the area before going after the caches on Eglin Reservation. Before entering the Eglin AFB reservation, you must check the current day's Jackson Guard PDF map.
A permit granting you legal access to the Eglin AFB Reservation is required to seek and find ANY cache on Eglin AFB Reservation!!! You must have this permit and it must be in your possession. The Jackson Guard will check. Recreation permit fees vary based on your active duty status and other factors. To see current fees and permit types, visit the Jackson Guard homepage.
Address: Eglin AFB Natural Resources Office
107 Hwy 85 North
Niceville, FL 32578
Phone: (850) 882-4164
Coords: N 30° 31.49' W 86° 29.57'
Hrs: Mon-Thu 0700-1630, Fri 0700-1800, Sat 0730-1230, Closed Sunday.
Special thanks to GunRunner762 for the container.