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131 BTG HQ

Guards Barracks, Amol, Ariana

01 March

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(U) References:

(a) (U) Maps (various), as provided by TRISA CTID.

(b) (U) Road To War (slide)

(d) (U) Decisive Action Training Environment Version 2.2

(e) (U) ATROPIA A Country Study FINAL Volumes I-V

(U) Time Zone Used Throughout the Order: (U) LOCAL GMT-6.

(U) Task Organization: See Annex A.

1. (U) Situation.

a. (U) Area of Interest. The area of interest encompasses the western sector of ATROPIA.

b. (U) Area of Operations. The Area of Operations (AO) is defined roughly by 38TPK542532 (near Martakert), 38SPJ744631 (near Jabrayil), 38TQK304555 (near Zardab), and 38SQJ503927 (near Parsabad). Refer to the Area of Operation Overlay for a graphical depiction of the AO.

(1) (U) Terrain. Refer to PE material for a detailed analysis of the terrain in 131 BTG AO.

(a) (U) The GREATER and LESSER CAUCASUS MOUNTAIN ranges dominate ATROPIA’s topography and extend beyond its borders. ATROPIA occupies a total land area of 32,200 square miles. The country possesses two geographic regions; the mountain ranges and the vast flatlands (sometimes referred to as the KURA-ARAS lowland). There are two major river systems which cut through ATROPIA, the KURA RIVER and the ARAS RIVER.

(b) (U) The 131 BTG AO is dominated by the foothills of the LESSER CAUCASUS MOUNTAIN RANGE and their steep slope will limit movement and compound vehicle and equipment breakdowns. Due the incline, almost all the rivers of the region flow from the western and southwestern mountains to the east and southeast into the ARTSAK VALLEY. Over centuries, these fast-flowing mountainous rivers formed deep canyons and picturesque valleys. The roads across the AO are already in a poor condition and will likely be greatly damage by heavy tracked movement; the rail infrastructure is also poorly maintained.

(2) (U) Weather. ATROPIA exhibits a wide variety of climates depending on location, elevation, and proximity to the Caspian Sea. The majority of the AO exhibits a dry-subtropical climate averaging 8-12 inches of precipitation a year. Most precipitation occurs in spring and early summer. July and August produce the highest temperatures with highs in the 90s F. ATROPIA’s coldest month is January with temperatures averaging 36F.

c. (U) Enemy Forces. Refer to PE Capstone OB.

(1) (U) Refer to Capstone PE material for a graphic representation.

(2) (U) Overview. Field Group ATROPIA (FGA) consisting of an OSC with three Division Tactical Groups (DTGs), the Caspian Sea Fleet, the 10th Air Force, and elements of the 11th and 12th Air Force have not been able to prepare comprehensive defensive positions. The Atropians maintain a presence in the West but this has been reduced through recent redeployments.

(3) (U) Military Strategy. The strategic center of gravity for the ATROPIAN Forces is BAKU City. Centralized command control and RISTA networks are operated from BAKU and key military decision makers are located there. The military strategy focuses on the reclamation of lost territory and to obtain more technically advanced equipment from other countries.

(4) (U) Most Likely Enemy Course of Action. The 346th Sep Mech Inf Bde will defend IVO the town of AGJABEDI to prevent the Arianian forces’ movement against CJFLCC forces moving toward Baku. Elements of SPF and local insurgents will conduct disruption operations along GLOCs. In/around BEYLAGAN to delay our movement through the AO.

(5) (U) Most Dangerous Enemy Course of Action. 346th Sep Mech Inf Bde will be reinforced by elements of 347th Bde. They will defend IVO the town of AGJABEDI to deny Arianian forces FoM and launch a counter attack. Elements of SPF and local insurgents will conduct disruption operations along GLOCs to delay our movement through the AO.

(6) (U) Non-State Actors

(a) (U) Free Lower Janga Movement (FLJM) is a Shia Islamic insurgent organization that seeks to expel Christian Limarians from the Lower Janga region and is clandestinely supported by the ATROPIA government.

(b) (U) Limarian Liberation Front (LLF) is a Christian paramilitary organization within the LOWER JANGA region that seeks to maintain Limarian control over the LOWER JANGA and conducts small cross-border attacks against the FLJM and ATROPIAN civilians towards this cause.

(7) (U) Major Criminal Organizations. There are three major criminal organizations existent with ATROPIA none of which directly affect our AOI.

(a) (U) AL-ISKAR CARTEL (AIC) operates within northeastern ATROPIA and southern DONOVIA and specializes in weapons smuggling and human trafficking.

(b) (U) ATROPIAN ORGANIZED CRIME (AOC) operates within BAKU and specializes in the black market.

(c) (U) BOCYWICZ CRIME FAMILY (BCF) operates in northwestern ATROPIA and is a third generation criminal organization seeking to expand their political unofficial control over the Province.

d. (U) Friendly Forces.

(1) (U) Higher Headquarters Mission and Intent.

(a) (U) OSC 1 Mission & Intent (Two Levels Up).

1. (U) Mission. O/O invade ATROPIA to eliminate the external actors from interfering in regional issues, including our nuclear power program; increase risk to USA’s support to ATROPIA.

2. (U) Commander’s Intent.

a. (U) Purpose. The purpose of this operation is to reinforce our standing as the regional military dominant power and to ensure the security of our borders against the increasingly closer relationship between ATROPIA and the USA. In addition it is to ensure the controlled flow of economic resources to ARIANIAN markets and our continued development of medical isotopes and nuclear power.

b. (U) Endstate.

(1) (U) Hostile ATROPIA Armed Forces in the border region are destroyed.

(2) (U) External actors (USA) are prevented from access to Baku.

(3) (U) Eliminate the threat to our nuclear power aspirations.

(b) (U) Mission & Intent (One Level Up).

1. (U) Mission. O/O attack to defeat ATROPIAN forces in the Western Sector to allow movement against invading CJFLCC forces. Compel their withdrawal and surrender allowing the seizure of resources and the establishment of a buffer zone to protect ARIANIAN forces in the East.

2. (U) Commander’s Intent.

a. (U) Purpose. To protect our forces in the East and to ensure the security of our borders against the western leaning ATROPIAN regime and to ensure the controlled flow of economic resources to ARIANIAN markets.

b. (U) Key Tasks.

(1) (U) Deploy from Tactical Assembly Areas (TAA) to the Western Sector of ATROPIAN.

(2) (U) Defeat hostile forces IVO AGJADEBI to compel their withdrawal and surrender.

(3) (U) Secure the ARIANIAN Western border in order to Isolate ATROPIAN forces from being reinforced.

(4) (U) Seize important infrastructure to boost economic wealth of ARIANA.

(5) (U) Conduct INFOWAR in order to disrupt ATROPIAN C2 and RISTA, persuade the ATROPIAN civilian population to support operations, and to compel all ATROPIAN forces to capitulate.

c. (U) Endstate.

(1) (U) Enemy. CJFLCC Forces are stalled in north, ATROPIAN forces are defeated.

(2) (U) Friendly. 13th Mech Div forces are consolidated.

2. (U) Mission. O/O, 131st Sep Mech Inf Bde attack to defeat the enemy forces in AO in order to seize the town of AGJABEDI, control key LOCs and logistical hubs.

3. (U) Execution.

a. (U) Commander’s Intent.

(1) (U) Purpose. The purpose of this operation is to defeat the enemy, to seize and hold the AO to set conditions for the invasion of ATROPIA in the East to succeed.

(2) (U) Key Tasks.

(a) (U) Deploy from TAA in to ATROPIA.

(b) (U) Defeat elements of the Atropian Forces in a sequential manner.

(d) (U) Exploit and seize all economic resources for ARIANA in case of International retaliation.

(3) (U) End State.

(a) (U) Enemy. Atropian Forces unable to conduct a Co level counter-attack either through lost C2 or combat power, and has surrendered or is withdrawing to the North.

(b) (U) Friendly. 13th DTG forces holding defendable terrain from left to right, ensuring the 14th DTG is not exposed to a threat from their Western flank; and we have greater than 60% of our initial combat power, consolidated and reorganized.

b. (U) Concept of Operations. This operation is comprised of four phases. The phases are deliberately sequenced actions to maintain tempo. Each phase allows 131st BTG to focus effort, concentrate combat power in time and space at a decisive point and deliberately accomplish our objectives. The phases are PHI (Deploy), PHII (Locate and Secure), PHIII (Offensive Operations) and PH IV (Exploit).

b. c. (U) Scheme of Movement and Maneuver.

(1) (U) PH I (Deploy - Complete) 131 BTG is to conduct a rapid entry into Atropia to establish base of operations. All echelons must be ruthless, meticulous and persistent in this effort.

(2) (U) PH II (Secure northward LOCs). Aggressively conduct reconnaissance of enemy positions in between AAs VIC PARSABAD through AGJADEBI. BPT conduct assault against CJFLCC flank.

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131 BTG HQ

GUARDS BARRACKS,

AMOL, ARIANA

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