1. Operation Defeat Crimson Tide Presented by AGBOLC-B #01-11
SHOW SLIDE 1: OPERATION DEFEAT CRIMSON TIDE
NOTE: All information and discussion pertaining to this brief is unclassified.

2. AGENDA Task Organization Situation Mission Commander’s Intent
S2: Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield S1 S4 S6
SHOW SLIDE 2: AGENDA

3. OPORD 01-01 Operation Defeat Crimson Tide
Reference: Google map of Columbia, SC
Time Zone Used Throughout the Order Plan: Local
Task Organization: Friendly
USC Brigade (Alumni)
Task Force USC:
HHC (BN Headquarters Staff)
A Co (Offense)
B Co (Defense)
SHOW SLIDE 3: OPORD OPERATION DEFEAT CRIMSON TIDE

4. Situation
Elements of the Crimson Tide are believed to have been inserted into TF USC’s AOR within the last 12 hours. Threat doctrine indicates this is a preliminary measure for an airborne insertion of a Battalion size element within the next 72 hours. TF USC will direct their efforts toward high value targets.
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5. Mission
O/O Task Force USC defends in sector to destroy Task Force Alabama IOT facilitate the defeat of the Crimson Tide.
SHOW SLIDE 5 MISSION
Sir, this is our mission statement. Do you agree with it?

6. Commander’s Intent
Endstate: TF USC will annihilate TF Alabama by conducting a counterattack, destroying the Crimson Tide. A Co is postured along PL Blue, ready to resume offensive operations to destroy TF Alabama.
Key Tasks: TF USC Defense of OBJ Gamecock. Secure OBJ Crimson Tide to set conditions for continued attack.
SHOW SLIDE 6: COMMANDER’S INTENT
Sir, this is what we believe to be your commander’s intent. Does this meet your intent?

7. S2
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8. S2 1 of 2 Facts Assumptions Specified Tasks Implied Tasks
SHOW SLIDE 8: S2 (1 OF 2)
What are the pertinent facts needed to accomplish this mission? What are significant assumptions? What are the specified tasks required IOT meet the Commander’s Intent? What are the implied tasks necessary to accomplish the mission and the end state of the Commander’s intent.

9. S2 2 of 2 Constraints Essential Tasks EEFIs CCIRs
SHOW SLIDE 9: S2 (2 OF 2)
What hinders our mission? What are the essential tasks that must be accomplished IOT secure victory? What friendly information do we need to keep way from the enemy? What needs to be reported as a CCIR?

10. Battlefield 10 20 30 40 50 40 30 20 10 OBJ GAMECOCK OBJ CRIMSON TIDE
PL BROWN
PL PURPLE
PL GREEN
PL YELLOW
PL ORANGE
PL BLACK
PL PINK
PL BLUE
PL RED
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11. SHOW SLIDE 11: CAROLINA FOOTBALL STADIUM

12. S1 1 of 2 Facts Assumptions Specified Tasks Implied Tasks
SHOW SLIDE 12: S1 ( 1 OF 2)
What does our MTOE document say? How many Soldiers are we authorized? How many are we assigned? What percent strength are we operating at? (Assigned number/Authorized Number) Who is MOS-qualified to replace the QB is he goes down? What about other key personnel/leadership positions? Who are the alternates if the primaries are casualties?
How many are on leave/vacation? Who is available to conduct this mission? Who is medically injured? Who is pending legal actions? Any other flagged Soldiers that will affect our mission? What is our personnel operating strength? Who is on the rear detachment? Who are our late deployers (those who will participate in the mission after halftime?)

13. S1 2 of 2 Constraints Essential Tasks EEFIs CCIRs
SHOW SLIDE 13: S1 (2 OF 2)
What are our constraints and limitations? What are the essential tasks that must be accomplished to support the mission? What personnel information must we keep away from the enemy? What constitutes a CCIR from the personnel aspect?

14. S4
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15. S4 1 of 2 Facts Assumptions Specified Tasks Implied Tasks
SHOW SLIDE 15: S4 (1 OF 2)
What are the pertinent facts needed to accomplish this mission? What are significant assumptions? What are the specified tasks required IOT meet the Commander’s Intent? What are the implied tasks necessary to accomplish the mission and the end state of the Commander’s intent.

16. S4 2 of 2 Constraints Essential Tasks EEFIs CCIRs
SHOW SLIDE 14: S4 (2 OF 2)
What hinders our S4 mission? What are the essential tasks that must be accomplished IOT secure victory? What friendly information do we need to keep way from the enemy? What needs to be reported as a CCIR?

17. S6
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18. S6 1 of 2 Facts Assumptions Specified Tasks Implied Tasks
SHOW SLIDE 18: S6 (1 OF 2)
What are the pertinent facts needed to accomplish this mission? What are significant assumptions? What are the specified tasks required IOT meet the Commander’s Intent? What are the implied tasks necessary to accomplish the mission and the end state of the Commander’s intent.

19. S6 2 of 2 Constraints Essential Tasks EEFIs CCIRs
SHOW SLIDE 19: S6 (2 OF 2)
What hinders our S6 mission? What are the essential tasks that must be accomplished IOT secure victory? What friendly information do we need to keep way from the enemy? What needs to be reported as a CCIR?

20. Commander’s Comments
SHOW SLIDE 20: COMMANDER’S COMMENTS