1st Battalion 23rd Infantry Operations Sergeant Major (Tomahawks) SGM Kluna Operations Sergeant Major

Where does the SBCT fall into this chart ? FULL SPECTRUM OPERATIONS Military Operations General US Goals Offense Defense Stability Support War Other than Fight And Win War Deter War Resolve Conflict Promote Peace M T W P E S C The SBCT is designed specifically for Small Scale Contingency (SSC) operations. The design allows the unit to execute combined arms operations without the addition of external assets. Where does the SBCT fall into this chart ?

Deployability SEA AIR Ground Assault Convoy The SBCT is capable of deploying using every medium available. All forms of deployment have been validated during two CTC rotations and internal deployment exercises. The SBCT can place sufficient combat power in theater in 96 hours or less. Additionally, the SBCT provides Combatant Commanders with a force capable of conducting early entry operations. The SBCT has incorporated every form of deployment possible for the SBCT to validate our ability to deploy both tactically and strategically. AIR

See First Understand First Act First Finish Decisively Mobility Speed Agility Stealth ESV w/ MICLIC Firepower Small Arms RWS Mortars ATGM Javelin Protection Armor IBA Leadership Infantry Cavalry Artillery Information FBCB2 ABCS UAV Prophet FOX See First Understand First Act First Finish Decisively The SBCT applies the elements of combat power to effectively execute the operational template for success.

Vignette 1 SEE FIRST RSTA Squadron OP Identifies enemy element. Infantry Battalion develops an AO and sends the new AO to maneuver element and RSTA Squadron via FBCB2. Maneuver element commits forces to the new AO.

Vignette 1 UNDERSTAND FIRST While moving into position PROPHET receives enemy radio transmission identifying Strykers in the AO. Friendly forces stop movement.

Vignette 1 ACT FIRST PROPHET receives enemy radio transmission directing enemy forces to move back to their original position. RSTA requests CAS on original enemy position and clears fires through the maneuver BN.

Vignette 1 FINISH DECISIVELY Maneuver forces position Stryker to Block and dismount Infantry. Infantry flanks original enemy position and destroys one mortar crew.

Road to IOC IOC JUN 02 Battalion begins receiving STRYKERs Transformation JUN 02 Battalion begins receiving STRYKERs JUL/AUG 02 PLT EXEVALS OCT 02 TOMAHAWK THRUST (Company collective training) OCT 02 Corps Warfighter SIMMEX NOV 02 CO EXEVALS DEC 02 BN EXEVALS JAN 03 Leader Offsite TTP training MAR 03 Desert Strike BDE FTX (NTC) IOC APR 03 Arrowhead Strike I CTC rotation (NTC) MAY 03 Arrowhead Strike II CTC rotation (JRTC)