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

References: ATP 3-21.8, ATP 3-20.98, FM 3-90-2, ADRP 1-02

OPERATIONAL PLAN / ORDER #005D / CODE NAME: "DEEP RECON"

CADRE / OPFOR NOTES

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

Mission Summary: 1st Platoon conducts three independent squad area reconnaissance missions in AO ARCHER. Each squad reconnoiters its assigned NAI to locate and assess WRAITH observation post construction activity of unknown composition.

Training Focus: This OPORD is designed to evaluate individual squad leader planning and decision-making. Each squad leader must plan a covered/concealed route, observation plan, reporting cycle, and actions on contact for a squad-sized area recon. Cadre should assign one evaluator per squad.

Destinations:

• 1st Squad → NAI SPECTER (vic MP 0613 1532) — suspected WRAITH OP construction in Conex City NE
• 2nd Squad → NAI PHANTOM (vic MP 0602 1565) — Bradenton / Jacksonville intersection
• 3rd Squad → NAI SHADE (vic MP 0575 1524) — Arcadia / Clearwater intersection

Actions on Objective: Each squad independently reconnoiters its assigned NAI, collects intelligence on WRAITH OP construction and observation activity, and returns to friendly lines without decisive engagement.

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

OPFOR/Training Wrinkles:

• Deploy one WRAITH OP construction element (2-4 personnel) per NAI. WRAITH is establishing observation posts, so elements have binoculars, stakes, and work materials.
• WRAITH elements are patient and security-conscious — harder to detect, but will break contact if found rather than fighting.
• Introduce false indicators or a decoy OP at one NAI.
• WRAITH counter-reconnaissance: if detected, WRAITH disengages and attempts to report the squad's location and activity rather than fighting.
• If manning is limited, rotate one OPFOR element across NAIs 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 NAI grids and reconnaissance focus areas. For later runs, use 005-area-zone-reconnaissance.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 Starke and Highway 16. AO ARCHER is bounded to the north by Highway 16, to the east by the Starke city limits, to the south by the old railroad bed, and to the west by the pine forest edge.

b. Area of Operations

1. Terrain. Camp Blanding features flat to gently rolling terrain with sandy soils, low-lying areas, and extensive pine and hardwood forests. The area includes open fields, dense underbrush, ponds, marshes, and wetlands. Vegetation provides concealment and limits long-range observation to under 50 meters off improved roads. Roads and trails serve as likely avenues of approach for both friendly and enemy forces. Terrain and soil conditions may restrict vehicle movement, especially in wet areas.

• Key Terrain: The Conex City northeast building is a suspected WRAITH OP site in the eastern AO, providing elevated observation over the surrounding area. The Bradenton Avenue / Jacksonville Street intersection is a likely WRAITH OP site in the northern AO with observation over a key movement corridor. The Arcadia Street / Clearwater Avenue intersection in the southwestern LTA is a potential WRAITH OP location covering the southern approaches. Woodlines surrounding each location provide concealed observation positions.

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 is systematically establishing an observation post network across AO ARCHER to provide persistent surveillance of friendly movement routes and positions. Small WRAITH elements are emplacing and manning observation posts at key terrain features. WRAITH is patient, disciplined, and difficult to detect — personnel use excellent camouflage and remain still for extended periods. They avoid decisive engagement and prefer to report intelligence rather than fight.

1. Composition. Three small WRAITH elements, each 2-4 personnel with small arms and observation equipment. Total 6-12 combatants distributed across AO ARCHER.

2. Disposition. WRAITH elements are suspected at three locations:

• A suspected WRAITH OP being established in or adjacent to the Conex City northeast building (vic MP 0613 1532). May be using the structure or its approach for long-range observation over the eastern sector.
• A suspected WRAITH OP at the Bradenton Avenue / Jacksonville Street intersection (vic MP 0602 1565). Using surrounding woodline for concealment while observing Bradenton Ave movement corridor.
• A suspected WRAITH OP at the Arcadia Street / Clearwater Avenue intersection (vic MP 0575 1524), observing the southwestern approaches and Clearwater Avenue. Elements operate independently with no lateral coordination while on station.

3. Most Probable Course of Action (MPCOA). Each WRAITH element maintains a concealed static OP position or conducts careful security patrols around its observation site. If friendly reconnaissance is detected, the element breaks contact immediately and disengages — WRAITH will not sacrifice its OP teams to fight a patrol.

4. Most Dangerous Course of Action (MDCOA). A WRAITH element detects friendly reconnaissance before the squad can establish observation, transmits the squad's location and composition via radio, and disengages. All WRAITH elements go dark and relocate their OPs. A WRAITH reserve element attempts to trail the compromised friendly squad back to the assembly area to locate friendly positions.

d. Friendly Forces

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

2. Mission. A Company develops the intelligence picture of WRAITH observation post activity in AO ARCHER to identify WRAITH surveillance positions and enable follow-on operations to disrupt the WRAITH OP network.

3. Commander's Intent. Locate and assess WRAITH observation post positions across AO ARCHER without compromise, reporting intelligence that enables the company commander to target WRAITH surveillance capabilities before they become fully operational.

e. Civil Considerations

Local civilians may be present in the area. Reconnaissance must minimize detection and avoid contact with non-combatants to maintain operational security and good relations.

f. Attachments and Detachments

None.

2. MISSION

1st Platoon conducts an area reconnaissance in AO ARCHER NLT ____ in order to locate WRAITH observation post elements and assess activity at three named areas of interest, enabling follow-on company operations.

3. EXECUTION

a. Commander's Intent

Purpose: Develop the intelligence picture of WRAITH observation post activity across AO ARCHER to identify surveillance positions and enable the company commander to plan follow-on offensive action against the WRAITH OP network before it becomes fully operational.

Key Tasks: (1) Each squad locates and assesses the WRAITH OP element at its assigned NAI. (2) Each squad reports intelligence in SALUTE format via the platoon net. (3) Squads avoid decisive engagement and return to friendly lines without compromise.

End State: All three NAIs reconnoitered, WRAITH OP positions located and assessed, intelligence reported to higher, squads consolidated and prepared for follow-on operations, no friendly forces decisively engaged or compromised.

b. Concept of Operations

1st Platoon conducts a decentralized area reconnaissance across three independent squad NAIs in AO ARCHER. Each squad moves to its assigned NAI using covered and concealed routes, establishes observation, collects intelligence, and returns to friendly lines. 1st Squad is the main effort. 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 1st Squad. Fires are limited to self-defense only. Mortar support available through company on request to support disengagement.

d. Tasks to Subordinate Units

1. 1st Squad (Independent Area Reconnaissance — NAI SPECTER):

• TASK: Conduct an area reconnaissance of NAI SPECTER (MP 0613 1532), the northeast building in the Conex City complex and the surrounding area. Use covered and concealed routes to establish observation. Locate WRAITH OP positions, assess strength and composition, identify observation equipment (binoculars, radio, stakes), and determine what the OP can observe from its position. Use noise and light discipline and avoid detection. Report findings via SALUTE format. Return to friendly lines upon completion or if compromised.
• PURPOSE: Locate the WRAITH OP in Conex City to determine what friendly positions and movement routes WRAITH can observe from that position, enabling the company to plan counter-OP operations.

2. 2nd Squad (Independent Area Reconnaissance — NAI PHANTOM):

• TASK: Conduct an area reconnaissance of NAI PHANTOM (MP 0602 1565), the Bradenton Ave / Jacksonville St intersection. Use covered and concealed routes through woodlines to establish observation of the intersection and surrounding area. Locate any WRAITH OP element, assess composition and equipment, and identify what the OP is observing and its fields of view. Report findings via SALUTE format. Return to friendly lines upon completion or if compromised.
• PURPOSE: Determine whether WRAITH has established an OP at the northern movement corridor intersection and assess WRAITH's visibility over Bradenton Ave, enabling the company to plan movement or counter-OP action.

3. 3rd Squad (Independent Area Reconnaissance — NAI SHADE):

• TASK: Conduct an area reconnaissance of NAI SHADE (MP 0575 1524), the Arcadia St / Clearwater Ave intersection in the southwestern LTA. Use covered and concealed routes to establish observation. Locate any WRAITH OP element, assess composition and equipment, and identify WRAITH's fields of observation toward the southern approach routes. Report findings via SALUTE format. Return to friendly lines upon completion or if compromised.
• PURPOSE: Confirm or deny WRAITH OP coverage of the southern approaches to AO ARCHER so the company can plan movement in the western sector without being observed by the WRAITH surveillance network.

e. Coordinating Instructions

1. Rules of Engagement (ROE):

1. Avoid engagement unless necessary for self-defense or to break contact.
2. Do not compromise the reconnaissance mission unless absolutely necessary.
3. Avoid civilian contact and minimize detection.
4. Report enemy contact immediately but maintain mission focus on intelligence collection.

2. Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIR):

1. Confirm or deny WRAITH OP presence at each NAI.
2. Assess WRAITH strength, composition, and observation equipment at each NAI.
3. Determine what routes, terrain, or positions each WRAITH OP can observe.
4. Identify terrain features that provide dead ground from WRAITH surveillance.

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

1. Compromise or detection of any squad
2. Enemy force size or disposition significantly different from the intelligence estimate
3. Discovery of WRAITH OP positions not identified in the intelligence estimate
4. Loss of communication with any squad for more than 10 minutes
5. Civilian presence that prevents effective observation of a NAI

4. Essential Elements of Friendly Information (EEFI):

1. SP/LD times and locations
2. Friendly unit positions and boundaries
3. Reconnaissance objectives and NAIs

5. Reporting:

• Report to higher when SP'ing or crossing the line of departure.
• In Position Report: Upon occupying an observation position.
• SALUTE Report: Upon sighting enemy forces or indicators.
• Intelligence Report: As intelligence is developed or at designated times.
• LACE Report: Upon return to friendly lines.

6. Coordination Between Squads:

• Squads operate independently at their assigned NAIs.
• 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 24 hours.
2. Meal Cycle: M-M-M.
3. Water resupply is available at the PLT CP.
4. Ensure adequate hydration 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: Iridium satellite phone (platoon leader to company commander)
• 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: Stone
• Password: Wall
• Running Password: Blanding
• Combination: 7