The Defense of Jisr al-Doreaa IPB

Purpose This analysis was prepared based on requests for additional IPB when conducting training using the scenario in the book. This basic analysis is not in any way designed to restrict the flexibility of instructors in their use of the scenario. The limited IPB given to LT Connors in the book was done intentionally to highlight the difficulties involved in developing an awareness of your zone and the importance of reconnaissance. Instructors can use this document to build a more in depth scenario and should adjust it as necessary to achieve their training objectives.

Define the Battlefield Environment Area of Operations

Describe the Battlefield Effects Observations/Fields of Fire- Avenues of Approach Key Terrain Obstacles Cover and Concealment OAKOC is covered in the text in dreams one and two

ASCOPE Analysis Areas Structures Capabilities Organizations People Events

Political Situation al-Doreaa Iraqiya Party Da'wa al-Islamiya Party Mixed *Note 1: The provincial capital with its associated offices for education, sanitation and power are located in a city to the north of al-Doreaa. The governor has visited the village twice in the last two years. Mayor’s House School has been used to hold political events and elections

Religious Affiliation al-Doreaa Sunni Shia Mixed *Note 1: The remainder of 1 st Platoon’s zone is Shia. The nearest Shia mosque is just north of 1 st Platoon’s zone. *Note 2: al-Dorreaa does not have a history of sectarian violence and in fact has some intermarriage between Shia and Sunni families. Sunni’s however remain the minority within the region with al-Doreaa being one of the few nearby majority Sunni populations. Sunni Mosque

Tribal Affiliation al-Doreaa Jabori Shammary Mixed *Note: -There are also two families of the Dulami tribe in the village -The remainder of 1 st Platoon’s zone is Shammary

Trade and Commerce Al-Doreaa is a largely agricultural community with some small shop owners selling associated goods and equipment. The main crops are sunflowers, fish farming, and dates. There is also substantial fishing on the river. Route Truman is used by locals on the west side of the river to

SWEAT Assessment for Al-Doreaa Clinic Water Pump School Power Lines

SWEAT Assessment for Al-Doreaa Sewage- The sewage system in al-Doreaa is not connected to a water treatment plant. Some buildings have rudimentary plumbing that runs out to drainage ditches in the neighboring fields. Water- There is one water pump for the village that delivers water treated at a small water treatment facility to the north. Many villagers use water from the river or irrigation system. Farmers use an ad hoc system of water pumps to bring water from the river to their fields. Electricity % of the buildings in the village have power. Electricity is illegally wired from power lines that run along route Adams. Private individuals who own large generators allow neighbors to run small power lines to their generators for a weekly fee. Most cooking is done with gas stoves connected to propane tanks that are replaced by a local vendor who passes through the town several times a week. Academics- There is one school in the village that serves al-Doreaa and the surrounding area. The school lacks proper desks and supplies. School is in session throughout the academic school year. Trash- Once a week a truck from the provincial trash service picks up trash from a consolidation point. The truck does not arrive consistently and trash is prevalent in many parts of the village leading to health concerns. Medical-There is a small clinic in the village but it has no medical supplies and does not have a doctor or nurse. The clinic has been unused since the local doctor left before the invasion in 2003.

Organization Organizations w/in the community –Official Government Agency (OGA): USAID has ongoing assessments of the area focused on economic development and basic needs. –Media: No media based out of al-Doreaa however, media often passes through the region.

People Shieks Tribal Leaders City Council Leaders (NAC/DAC) Professionals (Doctors, Lawyers, teachers) Muktars Imams Displaced People “Squatters”

Enemy COAs MLCOA- Shia insurgent groups will remain inactive in 1 st Platoon’s zone due to the large Sunni population. Radical Shia individuals or small groups may use relatives’ houses when passing through the zone. Sunni insurgents will continue harassing attacks including IEDs, ambushes and sniper attacks to limit coalition freedom or maneuver and expand their control of the zone. MDCOA- Local Sunni insurgents combine with foreign fighters and regional groups to execute large scale attacks on coalition forces. These attacks could include complex ambushes or attacks to destroy isolated elements and VBIED attacks on vulnerable targets.

Enemy Disposition Al-Dorrea Cell support zone Equipment/supplies/reinforcements Western side of the river. Transported by boat or over the bridge Cache Equipment/supplies /reinforcements from Baghdad

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