Situation: ST ST
Situation: ST ST
Situation: ST ST
TASK ORGANIZATION:
HQ 1st SQD
PL 1st SL
Medic ATL
Interpreter BTL
RTO AR x 2
PSG RFLM x 2
FO GRN x 2
SITUATION
A. ENEMY ANALYSIS:
(a) Disposition:
Our company is facing a platoon-sized Disruption Force, the company SH1, and it is
believed that the company leader, Muqtada al Jaheem, is located forward with this
platoon. The platoon is comprised of three similar squad-sized elements and a C2
section supported by an 82mm mortar. One squad, the platoon DO (vic GL 026724-OBJ
HILL) destroys one US convoy along ASR NEW YORK IOT prevent US forces ability to
mass combat power against the Co DO from the west. A second squad, platoon SH1 (vic
GL 036737-OBJ JACKSON) disrupts US forces along ASR MAINE IOT allow the platoon DO
to mass fires on the US forces along ASR NEW YORK. A third squad, platoon SH2, (vic GL
041724-OBJ LEE) secures IOT allow the command and control of the squads in sector.
(b) Composition:
The Disruption Platoon we are facing is comprised of 20-30 PAX broken into 3 similarly
manned and equipped squad-sized elements of 6-8 PAX each. Each platoon member is
individually armed, and the platoon has 3-5 medium machine guns, 8-10 RPGs and light
anti-armor weapons, limited hand grenades, and the ability to emplace 1 IED per squad.
Additionally, they will use their minimal engineer assets in conjunction with a limited
supply of AT and AP mines for protective obstacles. The platoon will have internal
support from a mortar team (1x82mm tube w/ crew) and 1xheavy machine gun, both
can be vehicle mounted. The C2 element (2-3 PAX) is likely co-located with the mortar
and any additional vehicles or pack animals. They communicate primarily via cell phone
and runner. Muqtada Al Jaheem usually travels with a 2-3 man PSD (private security
detail).
(c) Strength:
The enemy forces in sector are operating at 80% combat power. His morale is high
despite recent setbacks, but may be easily discouraged if another major setback occurs.
His personnel strength is IAW the above listed composition. Weapons and equipment
breakdowns are as follows:
(2) Intel: The insurgents rely heavily on team-sized recon parties and HUMINT gathered
from the local populace to gain intelligence. They are proficient at this and will likely
be able to detect most of our platoon movement in sector. The enemy uses limited
LP/OPs along with simple unmanned early warning devices on major avenues to
provide early warning for insurgent teams.
At all levels, the insurgents are equipped with cell phones and limited non-secure
commercial radios (range of 200-300 meters). Due to the coalition’s ability to
monitor these in our AO, they have operated primarily under communications
silence and use them only when necessary, relying instead on runners. The
centralized control comes in the form of standing orders issued by Al-Sahib and
company leaders intermittently.
1. General: Most insurgents have combat experience and are proficient in basic combat
patrolling. They can mass to operate as a platoon if needed in approximately 2 hours.
Each squad-sized element also has at least one designated marksman.
2. Vehicles: The platoon has one civilian type vehicle that may have a machine gun or
mortar mounted. It is also used to move personnel, supplies and equipment. When not
in use it is hidden VIC C2 element
a. Dismounted: Within our company zone, the enemy squads we face are
capable of reinforcing each other within 30-60 minutes. They will reinforce one another
only to assist other squads in disengaging or if the potential for a successful exploitation
attack is high. The platoon reserve can reinforce either squad within 20-30 minutes,
using the low ground along the creek beds as dismounted avenues of approach. It will
reinforce either squad to allow them to disengage and the platoon vehicle is not
available for mounted movement.
The insurgents have a limited bomb making capability which allows them to emplace 1
IED per ambush. These IEDs however, may be remotely-detonated and contain multiple
charges.
(6) Sustainment
The enemy utilizes well-concealed caches to make up for his austere logistical
footprint. The caches are capable of supplying the platoon for 3-4 days. The enemy
usually attempts to refill the caches to maximum capacity every 4 days during hours
of limited visibility. Expect cache sites to be off natural lines of drift and buried. It is
likely that the cache sites will not be under direct observation.
(DT) The enemy accomplishes this by conducting a mobile defense. (Decisive) to this
operation is destruction of one U.S. vehicle or one U.S. SQD. This is decisive because it
will cause U.S. forces to dedicate its’ forces to casualty evacuation and allow more ENY
forces to mass fires. 1-SQD (DO) T: Destroy P: Prevent US from massing CBT PWR
against DO from west. 2-SQD (SH1) T: Disrupt P: Allow PLT DO to mass fires on US
forces on ASR New York 3-SQD (SH2) T: Secure P: Allow C2 of SQDs in sector. (WFF)
Purpose of (Fire SPT) mortars is to disrupt US forces and support withdrawal. Purpose
of sustainment is to provide ample and caches located near ENY forces. Endstate: U.S.
forces destroyed on main MSRs and forced to withdrawal from AO
The enemy platoon will conduct his operation in two phases: Reconnaissance (Phase I)
and Ambush (Phase II). He is currently in Phase I. During Phase I, the enemy platoon
will gather intelligence of US convoys moving along ASR NEW YORK. This phase will
likely take between 48-72 hours to complete. Each squad will emplace concealed
LP/OP’s along the ASR. He will man these OPs during hours of visibility, when US traffic
along the ASRs is high. Specifically, he is looking for the movement times, routes of
platoon-sized, soft-skinned convoys, and suitable ambush locations along the ASR.
During this time, the remainder of his forces will be occupying hide positions within 300
meters of the OP’s. To date, he has not seen any US forces in his AO other than convoys
along the ASR. He is focused on refit operations and the final assembly of IEDs in his
squad hide positions. He will have another OP position to the rear of his hide position to
prevent being cut off from his escape routes, but can only man one OP at a time. He will
man this OP during hours of limited visibility, when US traffic along the ASRs extremely
light. The squads will rest in hastily prepared survivability positions. He will emplace
simple improvised early warning devices within 100 meters of his hide positions. The
platoon mortar remains inactive to avoid detection at his C2 location and will only be
employed to assist the squads if they are attacked unexpectedly to allow them to break
contact. The squads have limited supplies on hand at their hide sites, enough for 24
hours. The C2 location serves as the primary supply site and has enough on hand to
sustain his forces for an additional 72 hours. He will use the platoon vehicle, kept at the
C2 site to resupply the squads during the daylight hours.
During this phase, he will limit his cell phone use to avoid detection by US intelligence
assets. He will operate based on the standing orders given by Al-Jaheem to focus their
reconnaissance efforts. If Al-Jaheem is present, he will most likely be located at the C2
site. His presence will make coordination between squads and platoons more likely.
Otherwise, the squads will not talk to one another, unless they pass information at the
platoon C2 site. At the squad level, they will communicate using commercial radios
between the LP/OP and the hide location.
The SH2 squad will withdraw along mounted avenues of approach from the C2 location
only if the DO squad is about to be destroyed or Al-Jaheem himself is in danger of being
killed or captured. It is possible that this squad attempts to reinforce the DO squad if
they are attacked with a platoon size or smaller force. If this happens the SH2 squad will
maneuver as close as possible to the threatened element and fight until the threatened
element breaks contact. Once consolidation at the C2 site is complete, the platoon will
disperse and attempt to blend back into the civilian population of Cusseta. If
surrounded they will hide or as a last resort destroy all supplies and attempt to
disassociate themselves from the insurgency.
B. TERRAIN ANALYSIS
OBSTACLES: Shell Creek (Existing, Natural) runs north/south and forms the western boundary
of the AO. It is restricted terrain for dismounted infantry and severely restricted terrain for
mounted forces. There is also Sand Branch (Existing, Natural) creek system in the southwest
part of our AO, and Caney creek to the east. Both these creek systems represent a significant
obstacle to both mounted forces and dismounted forces. We will have to identify suitable
crossing sites during our movement, and must be prepared for the crossing operations to add
increased time to our overall movement. The low-lying areas around these creeks will also
hinder our speed of movement, and we must make every effort to get through these areas
quickly and without detection. All three objectives have intermittent streams very near to
them, which will degrade our movement during both our leaders reconnaissance and
occupation of ORPs. Throughout our area of operations (AO), vegetation dictates maneuver.
Vegetated areas present are unrestricted to dismounted forces, but are restricted to severely
restricted for mechanized forces. Vegetation and forest areas represent the largest obstacle to
forces in the company’s AO and will restrict 3 BCTs mounted movement to the roads.
AVENUES OF APPROACH: There are numerous east-west trails that can support both enemy
and friendly efforts in the AO. The three primary east-west arteries are Sunshine Road (AA1) in
the center of our AO, Good Hope Road in the South,(AA2) and Lightening/Garnsey Road in the
north (AA3) Additionally there are two north/south roads that will potentially influence our
operations. In the center of our AO is Jamestown Road (AA4) and to the east is Blue Ridge Road
(AA5). These AA’s enhance the the enemy’s ability to keep himself supplied and will enhance
his ability to rapidly reposition squads within the AO.
KEY TERRAIN: There are two trail intersections that constitute key terrain. K1 is the
intersection of Jamestown and Lightening Rd K2 is the intersection of Jamestown and Sunshine
Road. These intersections are key terrain because they will enhance the ability to maneuver
and reposition forces throughout the AO. These intersections also control all vehicular
movement into OBJ DAVIS from the north and west. K3 is the high ground vicinity Hilltop 146
(GL 037 746 - it is north of Hilltop 155). K4 the high ground vicinity hilltop 155. These are key
terrain because they offer excellent observation and fields of fire of the ASRs, and enhance the
enemy’s ability to mass direct fires and observe indirect fires on attacking US Forces.
COVER AND CONCEALMENT: The cover and concealment in this area is typical for wooded
terrain. Expect cover in wooded areas to be moderated considering tree size and ground
undulations. There will be multiple inter-visibility lines surrounding all three platoon objectives.
These will enhance our ability to maneuver our assault elements onto the objective, but will
also enhance the enemy’s ability to protect his forces during reinforcement of any of these
three objectives with his platoon reserve. Concealment in wooded areas is excellent and will
provide an advantage to attacking and defending forces.
Forecast: The month of May has seen very extreme rainfall. Potential for moderate to heavy
rainfall exists for the remainder of this operation. Expect highs in the low to mid 80s with high
humidity, and lows in the mid to high 50s.
Visibility: Periods of early morning and late evening fog affect visibility at sunrise and sunset.
Rainfall impacts visibility moderately, and coupled with the warm temperatures will cause air
inversions which will trap fog at ground level impairing vision and use of NODs
Winds: Ranging from 10-20mph. Winds will be from NW to SE throughout the operation. Gale
force winds up to 35mph may be present during storms. Winds favor attacking forces because
the direction and speed will mask sounds associated with movement.
Precipitation: Accumulations for the month are already above 3.5 inches with more expected.
Morning dew and evening fog add to the effect. Percentage of precipitation (POP) for the
operation is around 80% daily. Accumulation means that low ground will be flooded, streams
will be running high, and unimproved roads may not be trafficable to vehicles.
Cloud Cover: Temperature range and percentage of precipitation (POP) results in a low ceiling
with ground-trapped fog/haze. Morning and evening will have severely reduced ceilings and
will affect air operations. Heat and humidity will intensify because of the low ceiling.
C. FRIENDLY FORCES:
(1) Higher Headquarters (BN: TF 2-11)
Mission: TF 2-11 IN (AASLT) attacks NLT H-HOUR to destroy enemy forces in zone in
order to prevent the insurgents from influencing 3 BCTs initial movement into AO
Cusseta.
Intent:
- Destroy enemy command and control
- Isolate OBJ DAVIS
- TF prepared to pass 3 BCT
Concept:
(FOM) We will accomplish this by conducting envelopment. (Decisive) Decisive to this
operation is the destruction of enemy forces on OBJ DAVIS. This is decisive because it
will significantly reduce the enemy’s command and control and prevent their ability to
mass combat power and disrupt friendly movement along ASRs. C CO (DO) T: Destroys
enemy IVO OBJ DAVIS P: prevent the insurgents from influencing 3 BCTs initial
movement into AO Cusseta. B CO (SH1) T: Destroys enemy IVO OBJ LONGSTREET P:
prevent enemy reinforcement of OBJ DAVIS. TM Alpha (SH2) T: Secures OBJ RICHMOND
P: prevent the enemy from reinforcing OBJ DAVIS from the east.
D CO (Reserve) IVO LAAF; PFP: 1. Reinforce the DO 2. Reinforce SH2 (WFF) Purpose of
Fire SPT is to isolate, then suppress. Purpose of (INTEL) scouts is to establish company
HLZs and provide early intelligence on enemy movement in zone. Priority of engineers
(MVMT/MVR & Protection) is to mobility, counter-mobility, then survivability.
Endstate: Objectives seized and we are prepared to pass 3BCT into AO Cusseta.
Mission: C/2-11 IN attacks NLT H-HOUR to destroy enemy vic OBJ DAVIS (GL 0472) in
order to prevent enemy insurgents from influencing 3 BCTs initial movement into AO
Cusseta.
Intent:
- Isolate OBJ LEE
- Destroy enemy forces
- Destroy enemy C2
Concept:
(FOM) We will accomplish this by conducting an infiltration. (Decisive) Decisive to this
operation is the destruction of enemy forces on OBJ LEE. This is decisive because it will
disrupt their C2 and prevent their ability to effectively mass combat power against our
forces. (Risk) We accept a measure of tactical risk by establishing ambush positions
north of OBJ Lee and Hill. We will mitigate this risk by utilizing terrain to mask our fires
to the north IOT prevent fratricide. 1st PLT (DO) T: destroys enemy IVO OBJ LEE (GL 041
724) P: prevent the insurgents from influencing 3 BCTs initial movement into AO
Cusseta. 2nd PLT (SH1) T: destroys enemy IVO OBJ HILL (GL 026 724) P: IOT prevent
enemy reinforcement of OBJ LEE from the west. 3rd PLT (SH2) T: destroys enemy IVO OBJ
JACKSON (GL 036 737) P: prevent the enemy from reinforcing OBJ LEE from the
northeast. (WFF) Purpose of mortars (Fire SPT) is to fix then isolate, purpose of FA is to
isolate OBJ Davis. Purpose of engineers (MVMT & MVR/Protection) is priority to
mobility, counter-mobility, then survivability.
Endstate: enemy forces on OBJ Davis will be destroyed, 3BCT will be effectively passed
onto AO Cusseta, and we will be prepared for future operations.
Adjacent Units:
(1) 2nd PLT destroys enemy on OBJ HILL vic GL 026 724 IOT prevent the
enemy reinforcement of OBJ LEE from the west.
(2) 3rd PLT destroys enemy on OBJ JACKSON vic GL 036 737 IOT prevent the
enemy from reinforcing OBJ LEE from the northeast.
2. MISSION: 1st PLT conducts an ambush on OBJ Lee vic GL 041 724 IOT NLT (H-HOUR) IOT
prevent the insurgents from influencing 3 BCT’s initial movement into AO Cusseta.
3. EXECUTION:
Intent:
- Isolate OBJ LEE
- Destroy enemy forces
- Destroy enemy C2
Concept:
Endstate: Enemy forces on OBJ Lee will be destroyed IOT allow 3BCT passage onto AO
Cusseta.
(1) Fires
(a) 81mm MTRs
Task: Fix enemy on OBJ DAVIS
Purpose: Prevent enemy repositioning against friendly forces
Method: Priority: POF to TM A then to C Co when they begin their assault
Allocation: TM A plan two targets, C Co plan 3 targets (2nd platoon refine the
3 targets in your zone AB0040, AB0050, and AB0060)
Restrictions: No White Phosphorous (WP) within 200m of friendly
troops. NFA over BN Scouts
Effects: Enemy unable to withdrawal or reinforce from OBJ Davis
A. Coordinating Instructions
TIMELINE:
WHEN WHAT WHERE WHO
NLT H+18 B/507 arrive for extraction PLT Objectives ALL PLTS
(5) Routes (primary and alternate): 1st PLT moves along AXIS PATRIOTS to OBJ LEE
(8) Reports:
Report all phase lines and checkpoints set up as part of your movement
Report when in ORP
Begin/end of leaders recon
In SBF and assault position,
Initiation of assault (with updates as necessary)
Consolidation and reorganization complete
SALUTE, ACE, SITREPS, and/or Contact Reports as necessary
b. Signal