TDG 1 - Squad Daylight Assault on a Building:
SITUATION
You are a 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU) - Battalion Landing Team - 1st Battalion, 8th Marines (BLT 1/8) - Squad Leader (USMC Squad: 13 Marines - Squad Leader - three Fire Teams composed of a Fire Team Leader, an Automatic Rifleman, and two Riflemen). Your unit has been in the country of Cortina for the past four weeks as part of a Joint Task Force (JTF) providing security for humanitarian relief efforts. Cortina is a Third World Country in the midst of a very active insurgency. The result has been a near total breakdown of law and order as well as a serious degradation of the urban infrastructure. This has been accompanied by outbreaks of disease and starvation. To date, there are at least three different factions fighting for control of the country. Enemy infantry forces have infiltrated and are occupying defensive positions around Shughart-Gordon Village (political and economic heart of an important coastal Department). The enemy's focus of main effort is to take control of Shughart-Gordon in order to secure a power base for further political and military actions against the Cortinian government. BLT 1/8 has been given the mission to retake control and return rightful control of the Village back to the government and host country military/police forces. The majority of the civilian populace has fled the city. However, some government workers remain and there is a strong possibility that these civilians may be used as "human shields". As your company approaches Shughart-Gordon, your squad comes under sporadic fire.
ENEMY SITUATION
The S-2 reports that the enemy is operating in 2-4 man assault teams. Latest reconnaissance reports indicate that each team is occupying a single building along the outskirts of the village. They are equipped with AR-15's and grenades. There is little mutual support between buildings, but they have several sniper teams operating in the area.
MISSION
Your squad has been assigned the following mission: Beginning at 0800, conduct a squad assault upon the school in order to secure a foothold for follow on forces.
ATTACHMENTS
None.
REQUIREMENTS
In a time limit of 15 minutes, relate the orders you will issue to your squad members. Make sure you include the following:
1. Mission Statement.
2. Execution (Concept of Operations and Commander's Intent)
3. Administration and Logistics.
4. Command and Signal.
Provide a sketch and an explanation of your plan. A map and overhead photograph is provided for planning purposes.
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