Bold Alligator 2014 Scene Setter Brief

Agenda Treasure Coast Geography Dominant Religious Climate Country Overview Asymmetric Threat Road to Crises Bogue Field AO Questions

Treasure Coast Geography Garnet Pyrope Amber North Garnet Jade Mica Sapphire Topaz Ruby Onyx Coral Coridot Sea Pearl Sea Peridot Eastern Gulf of Garnet Amberland Bogue Fld The Treasure Coast region is made up of nine countries. It is a politically, religiously, and economically complex region that is rich in natural resources including oil and minerals.

Dominant Religious Climate Onyx Sapphire Mica Garnet Amber AMBERLAND ESCAMBIANS MUSCOGEES Topaz North Garnet Pyrope Shahida Branches Escambian: More extreme Strict teachings of Shahida Muscogee: More peaceful Less militant Shahida Pearl Sea Shahida: Dominant Religion Two sects: Escambian = Extreme Muscogee = Moderate Garnet: Birthplace of Shahida Exports Escambian Shahida to region Religious influence does not coincide with national borders

Shahida Faith-created 1200 A.D. Four Faces of the Mountain Shahida translates to “Testimony of the Creator” Originated in Charlesteen (Charleston) Holy Text: El Maktab Based on revelations of Loki Founder of Shahida: Loki Abba, “Father of all Mankind” First Shahiditi (high holy official) chosen by ‘the Creator” Believed to be the last prophet Two children: Muscogee and Escambia Muscogee Eldest son and successor by tradition Willing to make peace with non-believers Creator of Muscogee Shahida Escambia Believed brother to be weak and lack true Shahida zeal Deceptively became the next Shahiditi Later attempted to murder his brother Creator of Escambian Shahida Four Faces of the Mountain There is no Creator but the one true Creator, and Loki is his prophet Believe in the Creator’s testimony, as well as the messengers of that testimony, and show reverence by honoring with prayer his testimony It is the duty of every Shahida to pay homage to the Creator by making a pilgrimage at least once in their life to the holy land The Creator is responsible for all things, and all things happen through his will. Honor the Creator by providing to the poor and charities, for all things belong to the Creator, with wealth being held in trust by humans in his service

Branches Of Shahida Tenets of Escambian Shahida There is only one Creator. All men are equal before the Creator. Converting the unbeliever is every Shahid’s life mission. You must use every opportunity, force and war included, to convert the unbeliever. You should not conduct business with unbelievers, except to compel them to convert to Shahida. The reward for following the Maktab is eternity in heaven. Those who reject the creator are doomed to eternal damnation. Tenets of Muscogee Shahida There is only one Creator. All men are equal before the Creator. Preaching the Faith of Loki to convert the unbeliever is every Shahid’s life mission. Force and war are only acceptable in defense of the Faith. The reward for following the Maktab is eternity in heaven. Failure to live up to the Maktab leads to oblivion and nothingness upon death. There is no hell, since eternal removal from the Creator is the ultimate punishment for a misspent life.

(Conventional Threat) Garnet: Overview (Conventional Threat) NORTH GARNET GARNET Spreads Escambian Shahida to destabilize neighboring countries State sponsor of terrorism Provides money/equipment to PHARM Limit Western Influence on the region Strong military power

Key Government Officials Garnet: Government Garnet is a “democracy” Traditional executive, legislative and judiciary branches Law of the land is based upon adherence to Shahida Government is divided into four provinces Biscayne, Ocala, Tallahassee, and Bama Legislative Branch (Bicameral assembly) Upper assembly is popularly elected Lower assembly is appointed by the Shahidan clerical leadership Headed by Grand Spiritual Leader Judicial Branch Each province has local regulatory and law enforcement powers Key Government Officials President / Head of State: Gamal Wakil Grand Spiritual Leader: Hamzah Mahdi Cabinet: Council of Ministers selected by the President with legislative approval over more sensitive positions: Defense Minister: Karim Sulaiman Foreign Minister: Hosni Siraj Finance Minister: Ilham Talal Education Minister: Hassan Tamir

Amber: Prior to Break Away Originally under British influence in the north and Italian in the south Eventually both territories unified and removed foreign influence Plagued by internal strife and lack of centralized government Numerous failed attempts to establish a stable government Four Clans declared independence from Amber and founded Amberland Lovisa Hamina Paldiski Kuresare Amber has a pro-western government, but has no authority beyond their capital. Amber completes an off-shore oil terminal in hope to help stabilize their economy.

Amberland: Break Away State Primarily Escambian sect of Shahida Separated to maintain a religiously devout government free of foreign influence. AO for the Proper Home for Ambertine Resistance Militia (PHARM) Acted as defense force and government Received aid from Garnet Ceased to exist when Official Government of Amberland was formed. PHARM offered Garnet land in exchange for assistance in separating from Amber. UN sanctions helped become more diplomatic, recognizing the benefit of good relations with foreign countries. Lovisa clan disagreed with the change Reclaimed the PHARM name North Garnet AMBERLAND Amberland: is a break away state; seeking to be free of Western influence, highly dependent on Garnet for political and economic support. Amberland is also the home of a well known terrorist organization known as the PHARM. The Peridot Islands sit on top of major oil resources and is claimed by several Treasure coast countries.

Amberland: Government National Government Originally established with no formal government New gov’t formed comprised of the Hamina, Paldiski and Kuresare clans and select few Lovisa clansmen Lovisa has little power in the gov’t due to political differences Key Government Officials President: Ahmed Polva President appoints two prime ministers to represent the other two clans The Lovisa clan has no major leadership position in the government (Lovisa clan was too radical) Executive Branch All leadership and power is consolidated to the president Legislative Branch (50 Seats) Lovisa clan has nominal number of representatives Judicial Branch Supreme Court Often resort to Shahida law and interpretations due to lack of experience

Current Amber: Teetering on the Brink Pro-Western government, but almost no authority beyond the capital Porous borders and weak security makes the country a popular transit route for men and materiel Most power rests among multiple clans Primarily Muscogee sect of Shahida Lovisa Clan disrupts government services and undermine the authority of the central government Efforts to eliminate terrorist groups had minimal results Oil production capability may stabilize Amber’s economy Amber’s Navy has limited capability to protect OPLATs AMBER

Key Government Officials Amber: Government Transitional Affiliated National Government (TANG) Given 5 year mandate to hold elections and create a permanent national gov’t Executive Branch Authority is exercised through the Cabinet under the direction of the Prime Minister Position of Commander-in-Chief is held by Defense Minister Key Government Officials President: Edgar Hapsalu Head of State Prime Minister: Andres Rakvere Head of Government Legislative Branch (245 Seats) Form commissions to draft a new constitution, establish a national police force Form commissions to consider such issues as disarmament and security Establish a National Electoral Commission to lay ground work for upcoming elections Judicial Branch Clan-based militias established their own Shahida courts Oversee policing and judicial responsibilities

PHARM (Asymmetric Threat) Proper Home for Ambertines Revolutionary Militia (PHARM) Primarily operates in Amberland, with possible cells located throughout the treasure coast. HQ Jacksonville Established to create an Ambertine- controlled and administered independent republic Nearly all members are derived from the Lovisa clan/family; often referred to as LOVISA-PHARM Objectives Drive Amber’s government out of power in favor of a PHARM approved regime Promote radical Shahida ideology through terrorism as well as political means Jacksonville, XZ Primary Leaders Supreme Leader: Peter Polva President: Aplai Onbil-Hamblit PHARM PIA

PHARM IN AMBER (PIA) (Asymmetric Threat) Primarily operates within the borders of Amber HQ in Myrtle Beach area Established in early 1990s to bring together hard-line Escambian Shahidas Objectives Establish a Shahida Caliphate throughout the world, and the explusion of Westerners and non- believers from Shahida lands Discredit any religious-based regime that does not comply with the belief structure of Escambian Shahidism Drive U.S. forces from Amber and prevent any further occupation by Coalition forces in Shahida lands Myrtle Beach, XZ Leader & creator: Jibril al-Tariq PHARM PIA

Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTP) PHARM Recruit through religious motivation Damage critical infrastructure to weaken national government Employs explosive devices PIA Attacks lightly defended targets Attacks targets representing ideals counter to their own ideals Blend in to their operating environment by altering their appearance Utilize fraudulent documentation for pre and post operation movements

Significant Events Timeline Road to Crisis Significant Events Timeline 1 May - UNSCR 1690 condemns Garnet’s persecution and ethnic cleansing of moderate Shahida and establishes a Weapons Restriction Zone (WRZ) to prevent Garnet from assembling forces on the Amber border. 2 May - UNSCR 1695 condemns and deplores all acts of piracy and armed robbery against vessels in the waters off the coast of Amber, Amberland, and Pyrope. 14 May - UNSCR 1698 condemns the acts of violence committed by Lovisa Insurgents and other Garnetian supported Escambian Terrorist Groups and their harsh treatment of refugees and displaced persons 15 May - UNSCR 1699 condemns Garnet’s political and military actions as they relate to the export of supplies, arms, and munitions to Lovisa Insurgents and Garnetian supported Escambian Terrorist Groups operating in Amber and Amberland and active support to terrorist training facilities. 16 May – UNSCR 1700 condemns Garnetian political and military actions and establishes an embargo against Garnet and provides the means for enforcement. 17 May - UNSCR 1701 condemns Garnet’s refusal to comply with the requirements of UNSCR 1699 and issues its sternest possible warning to Garnet.

Significant Events Timeline Road to Crisis Significant Events Timeline Anti-Government Demonstrations throughout Amberland protesting lack of jobs, food, medical supplies, high cost of living. Five NGO sponsored IDP camps established Amberland. Located at Selma, Goldsboro, Greenville 1, Greenville 2, and Atlantic Field, Amberland. Ji’ Stern Militia (JM) in Western Amber involved in supporting PHARM rearm-refit effort. Fishing vessels boarded and robbed along Amberland coastline. 25 Jun - Sanitation workers in Amberland go on strike over unsafe conditions, violence against them and sporadic pay. Medical supplies hijacked en route to hospitals throughout Amberland by criminal organizations. Criminal organizations begin hijacking fuel trucks. 27 Jun - Small arms seized by government forces in a Jacksonville warehouse

Significant Events Timeline Road to Crisis Significant Events Timeline 5 Jul – EASTCOM submits RFF to CJCS for Theater Security Cooperation (TSC) capability in Amberland  PHARM sponsored riots throughout Amberland. Government Forces fail to adequately provide security to civilians or government property. 12 Jul - PHARM rhetoric calls for seizing Amberland’s petroleum insfrastructure. PHARM begins establishing its own distribution networks.   14 Jul - Bomb explosion outside government communications facility in Jacksonville, Amberland; no injuries but PHARM takes credit for the bombing. 15 Jul - Dutch oil tanker seized by pirates with known ties to PHARM and local black market. Pirates abandoned ship after 24 hours after killing two crew members. Amberland government is unable to mount a response to the ship seizure. NECC issues deployment order to EODGRU TWO as NEF HQ in support of CFMCC TSC Operations in Amberland. .

Amberland AO North Garnet Coral Mica AO AOI Amber Amberland 20 Amber North Garnet Mica Coral Coridot Sea Amberland Mile Hammock Wilmington Bogue Field Camp Lejeune Ft. Story AO AOI

Camp Lejeune and Bogue Field Morehead City, XZ Jacksonville, XZ Bogue Field Mile Hammeck Bay, XZ Camp Lejeune

Bogue Field ASR – HWY 58 MSR – HWY 24

QUESTIONS? Pearl Sea Coral Strait Amber Strait Eastern Gulf of Garnet S A P P H I R E A M B E R G A R N E T T O P A Z M I C A O N Y X ELBEE ISLANDS PERIDOT Eastern Gulf of Garnet Amber Strait Peridot Strait Coral Strait E. Garnet Strait CORAL OPAL IS (Garnet) Amberland Ruby Jade Pearl Sea UNCLASSIFIED