Hybrid Threat Offense Practical Exercise

Terminal Learning Objective Action: Discuss the conduct of an offensive action on a stationary objective for the purpose of its destruction-exploitation that culminates in the disruption of the force. Condition: A classroom environment using class members and instructor dialogue with in-class tactical example. Standard: Choose a Hybrid Threat offensive tactical task and apply the tactical tasks, identifying task and purpose by tactical function. You can reinforce a credible baseline of Threat thinking and actions with reference to the “Threat Tactical Task List” in TC 7-101 . Tactical Situation: --Go to next slide Threat activity in recent months minimal.

PE Admin Overview Teams will be receive mission brief Select offensive action Identify all major parts by function with task and purpose Articulate the conduct of the selected tactic(s) and key elements considered Teams will develop and brief a COA Timeline: Briefing: NLT __________

Team PE Folders Reference documents: These are read-only Team working documents: Save your work here. You will be able to access them for your briefing. If using both screens, please indicate which in the filename (e.g. “team1_offensePE_left”)

Enemy Situation Elements of Atropian 346th MECH BDE located in COP Talon (under construction) UAS & ground patrols SUST via helicopter resupply at regular intervals (2x weekly) QRF from FOB Raptor (poss. Atk AVN or armored ground) 15-20 minutes away I I I 346 SEP CBT WPNS COP Talon FOB Raptor

Friendly Situation Elements of the Ariana 131st MECH BDE Mission: Conduct offensive action against Atropian outpost IOT deny foreigners use of key terrain (FOB) and restrict FOM II 131 Conducts insertion via helicopter to occupy and establish COP AJAX. Reinforces COP defensive positions as barrier-obstacle materiel arrives in periodic helicopter deliveries. Conducts surveillance of convoy routes in support of convoy security operations along RTE BACHA in the Solon River valley in sector. Provides early warning to friendly forces of enemy operations in sector. Provides reaction time to convoy elements and supports convoy security and protection actions. Defends COP AJAX. As needed, initiates calls for close air support. No indirect fires support is available. A quick reaction force (QRF) of one Stryker platoon is located at FOB ZEBRA and deploys to support COP AJAX on order of the TF TOC. Constituent Affiliated I I SPF ø WPNS I G

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Overview Image COP Talon https://www.google.com/maps/@35.3906406,-116.850228,698m/data=!3m1!1e3?hl=en FOB Raptor N 5KM

Overview Relief Graphic COP Talon FOB Raptor N 5KM

H COP Talon Image N 1KM

COP Talon Relief Graphic 1KM

COP Talon Enhanced Graphic Pre-fab Earthen Barrier Concertina Wire Tent/shelter POL HLZ WPNS II I I 346 SEP WPNS I WPNS CBT N 100 M

Step 1: Identify Functions Step 2: Allocate Resources Functional Tactics Action Accomplishes the mission How do I Enabling Assists mission accomplishment How do assist Mission: Step 1: Identify Functions Start with success Action Force/Element first; Enabling Force/Element(s) second ID action form, executable task, and purpose Battle Zone Support Element T: P: Battle Zone Action Element T: P: Unit Unit Disruption Zone Security Element T: P: Step 2: Allocate Resources Who can do this? What do they need? Unit Support Zone Security Element T: P: Fires Element T: P: Step 3: Synchronize Where do I have to be to employ capability? Unit Unit Fixing Element T: P: Unit

Example KSWFF REMARKS WEAKNESS STRENGTH CAPABILITY SYSTEM WFF Movement & Maneuver REMARKS WEAKNESS STRENGTH CAPABILITY SYSTEM WFF Example 7.62mm rounds AK-47 Range (m): Effective: 300 Maximum: 800 Weight: 3.8 kg Simple to maintain and produce Limited range/accuracy

Symbology Resources Attack by Fire Position (Planned) Infiltration Exfiltration Attack by Fire Position (Engaging) Exfiltration SPF Observation- Surveillance arc Support by Fire Position (Planned) Indirect Fire in Progress (Engaging) Support by Fire Position (Engaging) INFO WAR Direct Fire in Progress (Engaging). G Ambush Position (Planned) Indirect Fire (Planned) Direct Fire (Planned). Ambush Position (Engaging) Improvised Explosive Device IED

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