1. Hybrid Threat Offense Practical Exercise

2. Terminal Learning Objective
Action: Discuss the conduct of an offensive action on a stationary objective for the purpose of its destruction-exploitation that culminates in the disruption of the force.
Condition: A classroom environment using class members and instructor dialogue with in-class tactical example.
Standard: Choose a Hybrid Threat offensive tactical task and apply the tactical tasks, identifying task and purpose by tactical function.
You can reinforce a credible baseline of Threat thinking and actions with reference to the “Threat Tactical Task List” in TC
Tactical Situation: --Go to next slide
Threat activity in recent months minimal.

3. PE Admin Overview Teams will be receive mission brief
Select offensive action
Identify all major parts by function with task and purpose
Articulate the conduct of the selected tactic(s) and key elements considered
Teams will develop and brief a COA
Timeline:
Briefing: NLT __________

4. Team PE Folders Reference documents: These are read-only
Team working documents:
Save your work here.
You will be able to access them for your briefing.
If using both screens, please indicate which in the filename (e.g. “team1_offensePE_left”)

5. Enemy Situation
Elements of Atropian 346th MECH BDE located in COP Talon (under construction)
UAS & ground patrols
SUST via helicopter resupply at regular intervals (2x weekly)
QRF from FOB Raptor (poss. Atk AVN or armored ground) minutes away I
I I
346 SEP
CBT
WPNS
COP Talon
FOB Raptor

6. Friendly Situation Elements of the Ariana 131st MECH BDE
Mission: Conduct offensive action against Atropian outpost IOT deny foreigners use of key terrain (FOB) and restrict FOM II
131
Conducts insertion via helicopter to occupy and establish COP AJAX.
Reinforces COP defensive positions as barrier-obstacle materiel arrives in periodic helicopter deliveries.
Conducts surveillance of convoy routes in support of convoy security operations along RTE BACHA in the Solon River valley in sector.
Provides early warning to friendly forces of enemy operations in sector.
Provides reaction time to convoy elements and supports convoy security and protection actions.
Defends COP AJAX. As needed, initiates calls for close air support. No indirect fires support is available.
A quick reaction force (QRF) of one Stryker platoon is located at FOB ZEBRA and deploys to support COP AJAX on order of the TF TOC.
Constituent
Affiliated I I
SPF ø
WPNS I G

7. PE Resources

8. Overview Image Action elements Support elements Security Elements
COP Talon
Security Elements
FOB Raptor N
5KM

9. D D COP Talon Enhanced Graphic HLZ II I I I Pre-fab Earthen Barrier
Concertina Wire
Tent/shelter D
POL
HLZ D
WPNS II
I I
346 SEP
WPNS I
WPNS
CBT N
100 M

10. Step 1: Identify Functions Step 2: Allocate Resources
Functional Tactics
Action
Accomplishes the mission
How do I
Enabling
Assists mission accomplishment
How do assist
Mission:
Step 1: Identify Functions
To destroy enemy forces IVO COP Talon.
Action Force/Element first; Enabling Force/Element(s) second
ID action form, executable task, and purpose
Battle Zone
Support Element
T: Support by fire
P: Disrupt
Battle Zone
Action Element
T: Attack
P: Destroy
Unit Light IN CO
Unit MECH IN CO
Disruption Zone
Security Element
T: Ambush
P: Delay QRF
Step 2: Allocate Resources
Who can do this conventional forces; irregular.
What do they need AD, Fires, Infantry, Gorillas, IEDs.
Unit Dismounted IN PLT
Support Zone
Security Element
T: Attack by fire
P: Disrupt
Fires Element
T: Disrupt
P: Prevent coordinated defense
Step 3: Synchronize
Operation starts with explosion at COP Talon.
Unit MECH IN CO
Unit
Fixing Element
T: Fix
P: Delay QRF
Unit Gorilla CO

11. KSWFF REMARKS WEAKNESS STRENGTH CAPABILITY SYSTEM WFF
Movement & Maneuver
REMARKS
WEAKNESS
STRENGTH
CAPABILITY
SYSTEM
WFF
7.62mm rounds
AK-47
Range (m):
Effective: 300
Maximum: 800
Weight: 3.8 kg
Simple to maintain and produce
Limited range/accuracy

12. Symbology Resources Attack by Fire Position (Planned) Infiltration
Exfiltration
Attack by Fire Position (Engaging)
Exfiltration
SPF
Observation-
Surveillance arc
Support by Fire Position
(Planned)
Indirect Fire
in Progress
(Engaging)
Support by Fire Position (Engaging)
INFO
WAR
Direct Fire
in Progress
(Engaging). G
Ambush Position (Planned)
Indirect Fire
(Planned)
Direct Fire
(Planned).
Ambush Position (Engaging)
Improvised
Explosive Device
IED

13. 346th
131st