1. Enemy Situation
Elements of Atropian 346th BDE maneuvering through MAIN VALLEY to defeat forward defensive elements of an Arianan BTG IVO WEST BOWL
Exact location of BTG unknown
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Advance Guard X A H
Main Body
I I
Flank Guard
I I (-)

2. Friendly Situation
Elements of the Ariana 131st MECH BDE, supported by local insurgents
Mission: Conduct defensive action against attacking enemy in AO WEST BOWL IOT deny foreigners use of key terrain and restrict FOM against DTG Main Defense to the west. 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

3. Step 1: Identify Functions Step 2: Allocate Resources
Functional Tactics
Action
MANEUVER DEFENSE
Enabling
Assists mission accomplishment
Mission: Conduct defensive action against attacking enemy in AO WEST BOWL IOT deny foreigners use of key terrain and restrict FOM against DTG Main Defense to the west.
Battle Zone
Action Element
T: Delay
P: Deny enemy West Bowl
Battle Zone
Shielding Element
T: Disrupt
P: Restrict enemy FOM
Step 1: Identify Functions
Start with success
Action Force/Element first; Enabling Force/Element(s) second
ID action form, executable task, and purpose
Unit: Anti-Tank PLT
Unit: Combined Arms Companies
Disruption Zone
Shielding Element
T: Disrupt
P: Restrict enemy FOM
Support Zone
Fires Element
T: Fix
P: Restrict FOM
Step 2: Allocate Resources
Who can do this?
What do they need?
Unit: EW PLT
Unit: Field Artillery Company
Shielding Element
T: Disrupt
P: Restrict enemy FOM
Disruption Zone
Anti-Air Element
T: Destroy
P: Eliminate enemy ISR elements 2nd- HELI
Step 3: Synchronize
Where do I have to be to employ capability?
Unit: Insurgents
Unit: Anti-Air PLT

4. Overview Image ø I I SHIELDING ELEMENT Support Zone I Battle Zone
West Bowl
Disruption Zone
SHIELDING ELEMENT I
North Range
Battle Zone
WPNS
CONTACT ELEMENT I I
Battle Zone I 2 I 1
RES I
SPF ø
Crossroad Village
SHIELDING ELEMENT I
Southtown N
5KM