Operation Loose End

Operation Loose End was the code name for the manhunt of Willis Stockwell in the Tanoa region. It is the final playable mission of the 2019 Spring Offensive arc.

Background
Following the end of the 2019 Spring Offensive, investigations were launched as to how the Buhriz Movement was able to amass an invasion force along the borders of neighbouring regions. The findings led to the investigation of Willis Stockwell, a United Nation intelligence officer present in the region, who fled shortly after a case was opened against him.

On 25 May, a yacht containing Willis Stockwell was reported off the coast of Tanoa. Local coast guard of the Horizon Islands Defence Force responded to the possible sighting. Although the yacht did not contain Willis Stockwell, Syndikat operatives aboard the yacht confirmed his presence in the region.

On 27 May, an informant present on the remote island of Pulau confirmed the presence of Willis Stockwell, still wearing United Nations equipment travelling in a Syndikat convoy.

Summary
Task Force Badger was called upon to assassinate the target. Investigations regarding the leak had already been confirmed to be through Willis Stockwell, and it was deemed necessary to eliminate him in order to prevent further information leaks.

On 28 May, Task Force Badger landed on an islet Southeast of Pulau to await orders. A small Syndikat patrol was found and quickly eliminated. The Task Force landed on the Eastern Island on the night of 29 May to eliminate the target. An incident occurred where a visible laser was mistaken for an IR laser, attracting the attention of nearby Syndikat which resulted in a firefight. The target was not found in the initial area.

Willis Stockwell would later be found on the West end of the Eastern Island, making preparations to leave the island. The target was assassinated, with his United Nations equipment found among a Syndikat stash. The Task Force proceeded back to their boats to extract.