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 #003 / CODE NAME: “RAID ON BUNKER”
CADRE / OPFOR NOTES
Complexity: Higher Recommended Phase: RUN (Day Iterations) Mission Summary: 1st Platoon is tasked to conduct a raid to eliminate REAPER forces and secure a fortified position in AO HERRERA.
Destination: REAPER bunker (OBJ COTTO) near MP 0600 1538, AO HERRERA.
Actions on Objective: Platoon will establish an ORP, move to the objective, isolate the enemy position, breach and clear the bunker, and withdraw in an organized manner. Assault, support, and security elements will be employed per doctrine.
Evaluation Timeline: For evaluated iterations, candidates will receive this OPORD and have 75 minutes to complete TLP Steps 1-8 before SP. Execution window is 60 minutes. AAR is 15 minutes.
OPFOR/Training Wrinkles:
- Simulate a determined defense with prepared positions and possible IEDs.
- Introduce a counterattack or reinforcement attempt during/after the assault.
- Use civilian role-players to test ROE.
- Inject unexpected obstacles, booby traps, or time-sensitive intelligence.
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 grids, directions, and team assignments. For evaluated iterations and later runs where squad leaders should plan independently, 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
Clay County, Florida, in the vicinity of Camp Blanding Joint Training Center. AO HERRERA 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.
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. Bradenton Avenue runs north-south through the center of the AO. An unnamed improved road intersects Bradenton Avenue at the objective location, running east-west. These roads are the only locations offering extended fields of fire; visibility in the surrounding woods is under 50 meters in most areas. The terrain is uniformly flat with no significant elevation changes.
2. Weather.
REAPER forces are a determined irregular force, likely associated with a regional militia or paramilitary group. They are equipped with small arms, heavy weapons, and may employ defensive positions and improvised explosive devices. They are experienced in defending fixed positions and may attempt to reinforce or counterattack if threatened.
1. Composition. 4-5 REAPER combatants, AK-47s, 1 HMG, possible IEDs.
2. Disposition. REAPER forces occupy a fortified bunker position at the intersection of Bradenton Avenue and the unnamed east-west road (MP 0600 1538). Fighting positions are oriented south along Bradenton Avenue and east along the unnamed road. Dense woods to the west and north limit their observation in those directions. They maintain an OP along Bradenton Avenue south of the bunker and are capable of reinforcing from positions further north along the Bradenton Avenue corridor.
3. Most Probable Course of Action (MPCOA). REAPER forces defend from prepared positions using small arms and the HMG, oriented south and east along the road corridors. If the assault is effective, they withdraw east along the unnamed road or north into the dense woods along Bradenton Avenue, prioritizing survival over holding the position. They may employ obstacles or delay measures along approach routes.
4. Most Dangerous Course of Action (MDCOA). REAPER forces have reinforcements positioned further north along Bradenton Avenue. Upon contact, they launch a counterattack from the north through the woodline while the main body defends in place. They employ pre-placed IEDs or booby traps along Bradenton Avenue south of the bunker to disrupt the support element and the withdrawal route.
1. Higher Headquarters: A Co. 4th BN – 211th INF.
2. Mission. A Company eliminates REAPER forces in AO Starke to secure area for follow-on operations.
3. Commander’s Intent. Destroy REAPER bunker and hostile forces to allow freedom of movement for friendly forces.
Civilians reside near AO. Protect non-combatants and prevent collateral damage.
None.
1st Platoon conducts a raid of OBJ COTTO in AO HERRERA NLT __ to eliminate REAPER forces and secure the area of operations.
Purpose: Deny REAPER a fortified defensive position and restore friendly freedom of movement along the Bradenton Avenue corridor in AO HERRERA.
Key Tasks: (1) Isolate OBJ COTTO to prevent REAPER reinforcement or escape. (2) Breach and destroy the bunker position. (3) Eliminate REAPER combatants at the objective.
End State: OBJ COTTO destroyed, REAPER forces at the objective eliminated, friendly forces consolidated at ORP and prepared for follow-on operations.
1st Platoon conducts a raid on OBJ COTTO in two phases. In Phase 1 (Set), the platoon occupies an ORP in the woodline southwest of the objective. The PL 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, breaches and clears the bunker from the west. Upon seizure, the platoon withdraws by echelon to the ORP.
1st Squad, as the decisive effort, has priority of indirect fires. Mortar support available through company on request.
1. 1st Squad (Assault — Decisive Operation):
2. 2nd Squad (Support by Fire — Shaping Operation):
3. 3rd Squad (Security — Shaping Operation):
1. Rules of Engagement (ROE):
2. Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIR):
3. Commander’s Critical Information Requirements (CCIR):
4. Reporting:
5. This OPORD is effective immediately upon distribution.
1. PACE Plan:
2. Call Signs:
3. Challenge, Password, Running Password, Combination: