(UNCLASSIFIED)

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 #016 / CODE NAME: "PLANET P"

CADRE / OPFOR NOTES

Complexity: Moderate | Recommended Phase: RUN (Day Iterations)

Training Focus: Evaluates individual squad leader planning and decision-making within a platoon deliberate attack. The PL issues the platoon OPORD; each SL conducts their own TLP for an SBF, assault, or security task. Assign one evaluator per squad.

Evaluation Timeline: 75 min for TLP Steps 1-8 before SP. 60 min execution window. 15 min AAR.

OPFOR/Training Wrinkles:

Iteration Guidance: Mission command version — squad tasks state outcomes without prescribing layout or positioning. For scaffolded iterations, use 016-deliberate-attack-detailed.md.

See Also: LTA Grid Reference

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

AO COTTO covers the southern Camp Blanding LTA along the Bradenton Ave and Arcadia St corridors, with OBJ HERRERA at the Arcadia/Bradenton junction (MP 0600 1523) (vic MP 0570 1515 to MP 0615 1540). Area of interest extends north along Bradenton Ave past the unnamed E-W road (REAPER reinforcement staging) and south of Arcadia St into the broader training area (likely REAPER withdrawal corridor).

b. Area of Operations

1. Terrain. Flat sandy pine/hardwood forest cut by a paved road grid (see LTA Grid Reference). Canopy and palmetto limit observation to ~50m off the roads; the road grid provides the only extended fields of fire and the only wheeled mobility.

2. Weather.

c. Enemy Forces. REAPER: Resistance Elements of Atropia's People's Revolutionary Front

A reinforced squad-sized REAPER element occupies prepared fighting positions in the vicinity of OBJ HERRERA on the north side of Arcadia Street, north of the junction with Bradenton Avenue. They are equipped with small arms and a support weapon and are using the road junction to control local movement. A 2-man observation post is positioned south along Bradenton Avenue to provide early warning.

1. Composition. 6-8 REAPER personnel with small arms and 1 RPK (or equivalent support weapon) in prepared fighting positions with overhead cover. A 2-man OP is positioned along Bradenton Avenue south of the junction.

2. Disposition. REAPER main body occupies prepared positions on the north side of Arcadia Street at the junction with Bradenton Avenue (MP 0600 1523). The RPK is positioned to cover the Bradenton Avenue corridor from the south — the most likely avenue of approach. Fighting positions are oriented south and southwest. Dense woods to the north provide them cover from that direction. They have limited observation to the east and west due to thick vegetation but can observe south along Bradenton Avenue and east-west along Arcadia Street. A 2-man OP is positioned approximately 200m south along Bradenton Avenue to detect approaching forces and provide early warning.

3. Most Probable Course of Action (MPCOA). REAPER defends from prepared positions using the RPK to suppress along the Bradenton Avenue corridor. The OP provides early warning, fires a burst to alert the main body, and withdraws north to the main defensive position. If the main body is overwhelmed, REAPER attempts to withdraw north into the dense woods or east along Arcadia Street, prioritizing survival over holding the position.

4. Most Dangerous Course of Action (MDCOA). REAPER has a reinforcement element of 3-4 personnel positioned further north along the Bradenton Avenue corridor. Upon contact, the main body defends in place while the reinforcement element counterattacks from the north through the woodline to strike the assault element's flank. The RPK shifts fires from the Bradenton Avenue corridor to the assault element's avenue of approach from the west, catching the assault force in a crossfire between the prepared positions and the counterattack.

d. Friendly Forces

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

2. Mission. A Company attacks to seize key terrain in AO COTTO to deny REAPER freedom of movement.

3. Commander's Intent. Seize OBJ HERRERA to deny REAPER use of the road junction and establish conditions for follow-on operations.

e. Civil Considerations

Civilians may be present in the area, particularly along Arcadia Street. Avoid civilian casualties and collateral damage.

f. Attachments and Detachments

None.

2. MISSION

1st Platoon attacks to seize OBJ HERRERA (MP 0600 1523) NLT ____ in order to deny REAPER use of the road junction and enable follow-on company operations in AO COTTO.

3. EXECUTION

a. Commander's Intent

Purpose: Deny REAPER control of the key road junction at OBJ HERRERA to enable friendly freedom of movement through AO COTTO.

Key Tasks: (1) Seize OBJ HERRERA. (2) Destroy or displace REAPER forces at the junction. (3) Consolidate on the objective and prepare for follow-on operations.

End State: OBJ HERRERA seized, REAPER forces destroyed or displaced, platoon consolidated on the objective with a hasty perimeter oriented north and east.

b. Concept of Operations

1st Platoon conducts a deliberate attack to seize OBJ HERRERA in two phases. In Phase 1 (Set), the platoon occupies an ORP in the woodline west of the objective and conducts a leader's reconnaissance. The security element moves first to isolate the objective, then the support element occupies a position south of the objective to fix the enemy. In Phase 2 (Strike), the support element initiates suppressive fire and the assault element, as the main effort, attacks through the objective from the west — exploiting the enemy's limited observation off the improved roads. Upon seizure, the platoon consolidates on the objective and reports.

c. Scheme of Fires

2nd Squad, as the decisive effort, has priority of indirect fires. Mortar support is available through company on request.

d. Tasks to Subordinate Units

1. 1st Squad (Support by Fire — Shaping Operation):

2. 2nd Squad (Assault — Decisive Operation):

3. 3rd Squad (Security — Shaping Operation):

e. Coordinating Instructions

1. Rules of Engagement (ROE):

  1. PID required before engagement; engage only confirmed combatants.
  2. Use minimum force necessary.
  3. Avoid civilian casualties and collateral damage.

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

Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIR):

  1. REAPER strength or disposition at OBJ HERRERA significantly different from the intelligence estimate.
  2. REAPER OP detected on the approach route — early warning compromised or not neutralized.
  3. REAPER reinforcements approaching from the north along Clearwater Ave or through the woodline.
  4. Civilians on or adjacent to the objective preventing planned fires.

Friendly Force Information Requirements (FFIR):

  1. Loss of the SBF position or inability to achieve fire superiority over the RPK.
  2. Casualty in the assault element requiring immediate MEDEVAC.

3. Essential Elements of Friendly Information (EEFI):

  1. SP/LD times and locations
  2. ORP and SBF positions
  3. Casualty status and combat strength

4. Reporting: SP/LD, In Position at the ORP and SBF, SALUTE on enemy contact (including the OP), LACE on consolidation.

5. 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 at PLT CP.
  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:

2. Call Signs:

3. Challenge, Password, Running Password, Combination:

4. Audible Signals: