Yes, it is.
This is the first marker after 11.3
If the military is to be involved, it could be in response to this.
There is another marker 45 days later that will be considered a mop-up of the first.
December 18 is day 45.
The next day has the date found on “George’s” watch, pointing to 4:49.
Chaff
Thank you, FRen.