THIS IS A TRAINING OPERATION ORDER. FOR INSTRUCTIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.

References: ATP 3-21.8, FM 3-90-1, ADRP 1-02

OPERATIONAL PLAN / ORDER #003D / CODE NAME: "RAPID STRIKE"

CADRE / OPFOR NOTES

Complexity: Lower to Moderate | Recommended Phase: WALK (Blocks 3-4), RUN (Day Iterations)

Mission Summary: 1st Platoon conducts three independent squad raids on WRAITH intelligence collection nodes in AO CEDAR. Each squad destroys its own small WRAITH node (map board, photo position, or planning cell) and collects intelligence materials.

Training Focus: This OPORD is designed to evaluate individual squad leader planning and decision-making. Cadre should assign one evaluator per squad.

Destinations:

• 1st Squad → OBJ NEXUS (vic MP 0600 1538)
• 2nd Squad → OBJ VERTEX (vic MP 0613 1532)
• 3rd Squad → OBJ APEX (vic MP 0575 1524)

Actions on Objective: Each squad independently moves to its objective, destroys the WRAITH intelligence collection element (2-4 personnel), collects intelligence materials, and consolidates.

Evaluation Timeline: 75 min planning / 60 min execution / 15 min AAR.

OPFOR/Training Wrinkles:

• Deploy one WRAITH intelligence element (2-4 personnel) per objective: 1-2 analysts working with maps/notebooks and 1-2 security. Small arms only.
• Props per node: printed maps with annotations, notebooks with sketched terrain, binoculars, handheld radio.
• WRAITH analysts attempt to destroy the most sensitive materials (annotated maps, notebooks) when contact begins.
• Introduce a civilian at one site to test ROE.
• If manning is limited, rotate one OPFOR set across sites between iterations.

NOTE: UAS/Counter-UAS injects are OPTIONAL and should only be used if authorized by the Commandant and incorporated into the approved POI.

See Also: LTA Grid Reference

Iteration Guidance: This is the detailed version with specific approach directions and scheme-of-maneuver scaffolding for each squad. For evaluated iterations and later runs, use 003-raid-a-bunker.md instead.

Time Zone Used Throughout the Plan/Order: EASTERN STANDARD TIME

Task Organization:

1st Platoon, A Co. 4th BN-211th INF Platoon Leader Platoon Sergeant 1st Squad 2nd Squad 3rd Squad

1. SITUATION

a. Area of Interest

Clay County, Florida, in the vicinity of Camp Blanding Joint Training Center. AO CEDAR encompasses the area along the Bradenton Avenue corridor between Arcadia Street to the south and Jacksonville Street to the north, bounded to the west by Clearwater Avenue and to the east by the FOB perimeter.

b. Area of Operations

1. Terrain. The AO consists of flat terrain with sandy soils and dense pine and hardwood forests throughout. Thick vegetation and tree canopy severely limit observation and fields of fire except along improved roads and clearings. Visibility in the surrounding woods is under 50 meters in most areas. Bradenton Avenue runs north-south through the center of the AO, Clearwater Avenue runs north-south in the west, and Arcadia Street runs east-west in the south. Conex City sits on the east side of the AO with small structures providing concealment.

• Key Terrain: The Bradenton Avenue / unnamed east-west road intersection provides sight lines in multiple directions and is a key WRAITH terrain analysis point. The Conex City northeast building provides a covered working environment for WRAITH analysis teams. The Arcadia Street / Clearwater Avenue junction is a key terrain feature being mapped and assessed for future WRAITH operations. Woodlines surrounding each location provide concealed approaches for assault elements.

2. Weather.

• Skies: ________
• Temperature: ____°F (heat cat ____)
• Winds: ____ at ____ mph
• Chance of precipitation: ____%
• BMNT: ____
• Sunrise: ____
• Sunset: ____
• EENT: ____

c. Enemy Forces. WRAITH: Workers' Revolutionary Army for Independent Territorial Holdings

WRAITH has deployed intelligence collection nodes across AO CEDAR to systematically gather terrain intelligence, document key features, and develop operational plans for future WRAITH operations. Each node consists of 2-4 WRAITH analysts and security personnel. Analysts are documenting road networks, terrain, and key positions in annotated maps and notebooks. This intelligence represents significant threat to friendly forces if WRAITH operations proceed as planned.

1. Composition. Three small WRAITH intelligence nodes, each 2-4 combatants with small arms. Total 6-12 combatants distributed across AO CEDAR.

2. Disposition. WRAITH intelligence nodes are dispersed across the AO:

• A terrain analysis team at the Bradenton Avenue / unnamed east-west road intersection (vic MP 0600 1538), documenting the road junction and surrounding terrain. Working from the woodline with sight lines onto the intersection. Security oriented south.
• An analytical cell working out of the Conex City northeast building (vic MP 0613 1532). Using the structure for covered workspace. Annotated maps and photographs of the AO being compiled.
• A terrain survey team at the Arcadia / Clearwater junction (vic MP 0575 1524), systematically mapping the southwestern portion of the AO. Binoculars, notebooks, and sketch materials in use. Nodes operate independently on separate intelligence collection tasks.

3. Most Probable Course of Action (MPCOA). Each WRAITH node defends briefly while analysts attempt to destroy the most sensitive materials — particularly annotated maps, operation plans, and photographic records. Nodes do not reinforce each other. Speed is critical: a rapid assault may overrun the node before full materials destruction.

4. Most Dangerous Course of Action (MDCOA). WRAITH nodes detect friendly movement early and successfully destroy all annotated maps and intelligence products before the assault. A WRAITH security element moves to reinforce the most threatened node. One node successfully evacuates its analyst team with key materials.

d. Friendly Forces

1. Higher Headquarters: A Co. 4th BN – 211th INF.

2. Mission. A Company destroys WRAITH intelligence collection nodes in AO CEDAR to deny WRAITH the terrain intelligence needed to plan future operations and seize WRAITH intelligence products to support friendly planning.

3. Commander's Intent. Destroy WRAITH intelligence nodes across AO CEDAR and capture WRAITH analytical products to both deny WRAITH operational planning capability and gain insight into WRAITH intentions.

e. Civil Considerations

Civilians reside near AO CEDAR. The WRAITH node in Conex City may be in proximity to civilians. Protect non-combatants and prevent collateral damage throughout the operation.

f. Attachments and Detachments

None.

2. MISSION

1st Platoon conducts raids in AO CEDAR NLT ____ in order to destroy WRAITH intelligence collection nodes and capture WRAITH intelligence products throughout the AO.

3. EXECUTION

a. Commander's Intent

Purpose: Destroy WRAITH intelligence nodes across AO CEDAR and capture analytical products to deny WRAITH the terrain intelligence needed to plan future operations, while gaining critical insight into WRAITH intentions.

Key Tasks: (1) Each squad destroys the WRAITH intelligence element at its assigned objective. (2) Each squad conducts a hasty SSE to collect maps, notebooks, photographs, and planning materials. (3) Squads consolidate after the raid and report intelligence gathered.

End State: All three WRAITH nodes destroyed, intelligence products collected and reported to higher, squads consolidated and prepared for follow-on operations, WRAITH operational planning disrupted.

b. Concept of Operations

1st Platoon conducts a decentralized raid operation across three independent squad objectives in AO CEDAR. Each squad establishes its own squad ORP, conducts leader's recon, sets a squad-internal support element, and assaults the WRAITH intelligence node. 3rd Squad is the main effort. Speed is critical — WRAITH analysts will destroy sensitive materials when contact begins; the assault must reach the node before full destruction. Squads do not wait on adjacent squads; each executes its own actions on contact per SOP and reports.

c. Scheme of Fires

Priority of fires to 3rd Squad. Mortar support is available through company on request; any squad may request fires through the PL.

d. Tasks to Subordinate Units

1. 1st Squad (Independent Raid — OBJ NEXUS):

• TASK: Conduct a squad raid at OBJ NEXUS (MP 0600 1538). Establish a squad ORP in the woodline southwest of the objective. From the ORP, set a squad support element oriented onto the WRAITH position, then assault through from the west. Eliminate WRAITH personnel, collect maps, notebooks, and any planning materials, and consolidate at the ORP. Report enemy strength and intelligence materials found.
• PURPOSE: Destroy the WRAITH terrain analysis team at the central road intersection and capture annotated maps and operational notes documenting WRAITH collection activities in the western portion of AO CEDAR.

2. 2nd Squad (Independent Raid — OBJ VERTEX):

• TASK: Conduct a squad raid at OBJ VERTEX (MP 0613 1532). Establish a squad ORP in the woodline west of Conex City. From the ORP, set a squad support element to isolate the NE building and assault from the west or south, clearing the structure. Eliminate WRAITH personnel, collect all maps, photographs, and analytical products from the workspace, and consolidate at the ORP. Report enemy strength and intelligence materials found.
• PURPOSE: Destroy the WRAITH analytical cell in Conex City — the hub of WRAITH intelligence compilation in AO CEDAR — and seize the compiled analytical products representing the most complete WRAITH intelligence picture of the AO.

3. 3rd Squad (Independent Raid — OBJ APEX):

• TASK: Conduct a squad raid at OBJ APEX (MP 0575 1524). Establish a squad ORP in the woodline north or west of the Arcadia/Clearwater junction. From the ORP, set a squad support element oriented onto the WRAITH position and assault from the concealed woodline. Eliminate WRAITH personnel, collect survey materials, sketch maps, and binoculars, and consolidate at the ORP. Report enemy strength and intelligence materials found.
• PURPOSE: Destroy the WRAITH terrain survey team in the southwestern sector and capture survey products documenting WRAITH reconnaissance of the southern approaches to AO CEDAR.

e. Coordinating Instructions

1. Rules of Engagement (ROE):

1. Engage only confirmed enemy combatants.
2. Use graduated response appropriate to the threat.
3. Avoid civilian harm and minimize collateral damage.
4. Report civilian casualties immediately.

2. Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIR):

1. Confirm WRAITH personnel count and weapons at each node.
2. Collect annotated maps, operational notebooks, photographs, and any planning documents.
3. Identify what terrain or objectives WRAITH has been documenting from materials found.
4. Assess civilian presence at each objective.

3. Commander's Critical Information Requirements (CCIR):

1. Enemy strength at any objective exceeds expected composition
2. WRAITH analysts observed destroying materials before assault reaches them
3. Compromise of an assault force prior to actions on the objective
4. Any friendly casualty during an assault requiring immediate MEDEVAC
5. Civilian presence at or near an objective preventing planned fires
6. WRAITH security element moving to reinforce any objective

4. Essential Elements of Friendly Information (EEFI):

1. SP/LD times and locations
2. Friendly unit positions and boundaries
3. Casualty status and combat strength

5. Reporting:

• Report to higher when SP'ing or crossing the line of departure.
• In Position Report: Upon occupying an ORP or objective.
• LACE Report: At least once during operation and upon consolidation.
• Intelligence Report: Upon SSE completion — report all maps, notebooks, and materials found.

6. Coordination Between Squads:

• Squads operate independently at their assigned objectives.
• Squads report contact via SALUTE on the platoon net; adjacent squads monitor but continue their own missions unless directed otherwise by the PL.
• Squads requiring support request it through the PL.

7. This OPORD is effective immediately upon distribution.

4. SUSTAINMENT

a. Logistics

1. Resupply not available for 36 hours.
2. Meal Cycle: M-M-M.
3. Water resupply is available at the PLT CP.
4. Top off water prior to SP.

b. Health System Support

1. PLT CCP at PLT Assembly Area.
2. MEDEVAC available via Nine Line request at AXP 1 (MP 0610 1550).

5. COMMAND AND SIGNAL

a. Command

1. Platoon Leader monitors from a position that maintains communications with all squads.
2. Succession of Command: PL, PSG, 1st SL, 2nd SL, 3rd SL.

b. Control

1. Command Posts: Platoon Assembly Area IVO _______.

c. Signal

1. PACE Plan:

• Primary: Radio — 36.775 SC/PT (Platoon Net)
• Alternate: Radio — 36.575 SC/PT (Company Net)
• Contingency: Green star cluster (pre-planned signal: objective secured/consolidation)
• Emergency: Runner

2. Call Signs:

• PL – Hunter 1-6
• PSG – Hunter 1-7
• 1st Squad Leader – Hunter 1-1
• 2nd Squad Leader – Hunter 1-2
• 3rd Squad Leader – Hunter 1-3

3. Challenge, Password, Running Password, Combination:

• Challenge: Night
• Password: Owl
• Running Password: Blanding
• Combination: 9

4. Audible Signals:

• Shift Fire: 2 whistle blasts
• Cease Fire: 3 whistle blasts