MS 203 Fundamentals of Tactics Course Overview

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MS 203Fundamentals of TacticsCourse Overview
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Lesson 1 Agenda

1. Reorgy Week Review
2. Course Overview
3. Enemy/Friendly Situation
4. Introductions
5. Tactics Pre-Test Questions

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MS Core Program
Commissioning
Values Ethics
CDT LT
MS 401 Transition to the Officer Corps
MS 403 Transition to the Army
CDT SGT
MS 303 Combined Arms Warfare
MS 301 Small Unit Leadership
CDT CPL
MS 201 The Commissioned Army Leader
MS 203 Fundamentals of Tactics
CDT PVT
MS 101 Introduction to the Army
U.S.
MS 103 Introduction to Warfighting
Summer Preparation
R-Day
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MS203
Instructional Goal Using fundamental tactical
concepts, develop and communicate a tactical plan
at the squad/platoon level

• Performance Objectives
• Apply troop leading procedures at the squad level
• Apply fundamentals of offensive and defensive
  operations at the squad level

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Course Description

• -Operational environment
• -You are a squad leader in a light infantry
  company that will conduct combat operations on
  the grounds of West Point.
• You will plan an air assault to seize key terrain
  
• You will plan a defense to block an enemy mounted
  avenue of approach
• You will plan an urban attack to seize an enemy
  headquarters
• Bottom line you will plan squad level offensive
  and defensive operations and produce two written
  OPORDs

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MS203 CONCEPT
Lesson 4-10 OPORD instruction, Seize Ampitheater
(OPORD Test)
Lesson 1-3 TLPs using OHW RTW
Lesson 11-14 Defense of Ruger Road
Lesson 16-19 Offense, Seize the Firstie Club
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MS 203

• 20 Lessons Per Term (.5 Credit Hours)
• Academic Course held during all academic hours
• Doctrinal-based Instruction
• DMI 6 Intent Bring the Army into the classroom

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Assessment Plan Overview
OPORD Test (LSN 11) 100 pts WARNO 1
(Defense) LSN 12 50 pts OPORD1 (Defense) LSN
14 100 pts WARNO 2 (Offense) LSN 16 50
pts OPORD 2 (Offense) LSN 19
100pts Instructor Points 100
pts ------------ Total Points 500
pts
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MS Core Classes Standards

• Participation
• Alertness
• Quizzes
• Blackboard discussion
• Graphics
• Conduct
• Appearance
• Haircut
• Uniform
• Shoes
• Attitude
• Cadet Knowledge

Instructor Points (20 of Final Grade)
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MS Core Courses DMI Standard Grade Scale
A 97- 100 - Mastery of concepts A  93-
96.9 - Can apply concepts to new situations  
A- 90-92.9 - Solid understanding of
concepts ----------------------------------------
----------------------------- B 87-89.9 -
Strong foundation for future work     B 
83-86.9 - Moderate understanding of concepts   
B- 80-82.9 - Basic understanding of
concepts ----------------------------------------
---------------------------- C 77-79.9 -
Acceptable understanding C  73-76.9 -
Questionable foundation for future work C-
70-72.9 - Doubtful understanding of
concepts ----------------------------------------
----------------------------- D  67-69.9 -
Weak foundation for future work   F  lt 67
- Failed to demonstrate understanding
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Rules of Engagement

• Only Green discussion, not Gray
• No Eating/Drinking in Classroom
• Inform your Instructor and Section
• Marcher prior to missing class
• Stay Awake!!

Bottom Line Expectations of cadets will be the
same in MS classes as elsewhere in the Army
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What you need for class!

• FM 7-8 Infantry Rifle Platoon and SQD (CHG 1)
• Ranger Handbook
• GTA 07-10-003
• West Point 110
• Practice OPORD Attack on OBJ CLINTON
• TLP Worksheet
• WARNO/OPORD shells
• Map pens optional

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MS203 Publications
FM 7-8 w/ CHG 1 ISSUE RANGER HANDBOOK ISSUE GTA
07-10-003 ISSUE ORDERS Products on line FM 3-0 on
line (Operations) FM 3-06.11 on line (Combined
Arms Operations in Urban Terrain) FM 101-5-1 on
line (Operational Terms and Graphics) Exploratory
Readings on line
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Blackboard

• Baseline classes available
• OPORDs/WARNOs
• Readings or links to readings
• Link to CORE-LS
• Discussion Boards

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CORE-LS

• Interactive Lessons
• Exploratory Lessons
• Augments doctrinal instruction
• Tracks participation and provides feedback

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CORE-LS

• Divide Material into 5 blocks
• Planning Tools OPORD/WARNO formats, TLP tools,
  METT-TC examples
• Graphics Interactive instruction on graphic
  control measure knowledge
• Defense Sequence of the Defense, EA Development
• Offense Sequence of the Offense, Urban OPNs
• Exploratory Learning Selected historical and
  recent operational articles
• IntentProvide cadets a ready reference for use
  throughout the course with practical tools and
  instruction for the completion of operations
  orders

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Scenario
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HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

• JUL-AUG 2004 US launches Operation HIGHLAND
  WARRIOR. TF HIGHLANDER successfully destroys PLA
  and Atlantican Advisors in AO BUCKNER. US forces
  are well received due to humane execution of
  combat operations. PLA disperses into urban areas
  vic Highland Falls and West Point. DIABLO
  elements remain primary threat with remnants of
  PLA forces
• SEP-DEC 2004 West Point and Highland Falls
  were relatively untouched by the war. DIABLO, PLA
  and foreign fighters assumed control of West
  Point. West Point is a sacred city to Cortinian
  and Atlanticans. Battle Monument is a holy
  shrine as it commemorates the dead from the 1680
  battle with Spanish Conquistadores
• DEC 2004 TF HIGHLANDER (brigade) receives
  order to conduct combat operations in AO WEST
  POINT.

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Current Situation

• You are in Cortina, AO BUCKNER
• You are the squad leader of 1st squad, 1st
  platoon, A Company, 3rd Battalion, 27th Infantry
  (1/1/A/3-27 IN)
• Your platoon leader told you (WARNING ORDER) that
  your platoon would be conducting an air assault
  to seize a lodgment (FOB) in West Point within
  the next several days
• More to follow..

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Enemy Situation
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Primary Threat

• DIABLO (Terrorist Group affiliated with PLA,
  assumed operational lead)
• PLA (Palisades Liberation Army)
• Foreign Fighters

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Composition
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• Terrorist arm of the Palisades Urban Group
  (PUG), radical political organization dedicated
  to overthrow of Cortinian govt.
• Approx. 46-78 personnel in AO WEST POINT (pure
  DIABLOs) (3 PLT)
• Responsible for orchestrating ethnic cleansing
• Incorporated approximately 50-75 former PLA
  members
• 20-30 foreign fighters (Atlantican, San Marcos)
• Criminal element

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Disposition
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5 armed men with RPG-7s establish illegal check
point by Grant turnaround, 8 JAN
Roving guards moving between Washington Hall,
Arvin Gym and Grant barracks, 7 JAN
24 men w/ AK47s, RPGs establishing positions vic
IKE/GILLIS (4 JAN)
Groups of 6-8 armed men moving between Cullum,
Lincoln Hall and behind Kosc. Monument (6 JAN)
Report stated one individual spoke Arabic
1x DIABLO PLT
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Capabilities by BOS
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Maneuver

• Palisades Liberation Army (PLA)/DIABLO
• DIABLO 4 man teams, use US light infantry
  tactics focused at break contact, rely on IED,
  indirect
• Baited ambush
• Technical vehicles in support with DsHK
• Limited armor assets, stolen T-55s, T-62
• 3-4 tech vehicles per DIABLO PLT

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Fire Support

• Palisades Liberation Army (PLA)/DIABLO
• 82mm and 60mm mortars
• Insurgent operations rely heavily on use of
  mortars
• Without mortars, limited to small-unit
  reconnaissance

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Fire Support (AIR)

• Palisades Liberation Army/DIABLO
• No organic systems
• Possible use of crop dusters to spray chemical
  agent

Air Defense

• Palisades Liberation Army (PLA)/DIABLO
• SA-7, SA-14

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Mobility, Countermobility, Survivability

• Palisades Liberation Army/DIABLO
• Personnel within each PLA company receive
  training on employment of mines and demolitions
• IEDs
• Car Bombs

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Mobility, Countermobility, Survivability NBC

• Palisades Liberation Army/DIABLO
• Use riot control agents to break contact and
  cause confusion
• Possibly air delivered

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Combat Service Support

• Palisades Liberation Army/DIABLO
• Ground based
• Use of caches. Caches tied to mortars, tied to
  observer
• Requires support from locals

Intelligence

• Palisades Liberation Army/DIABLO
• Infiltrate US through contracts, labor
• Use locals to collect intel for cash
• Media

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Command and Control

• Palisades Liberation Army/DIABLO
• PLA directs DIABLO operations
• Top 25 leaders in AO HIGHLANDER
• INMARSAT
• Cell Phone
• Cell Structure

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UNIFORMS ON THE BATTLEFIELD

• DIABLO No uniform
• MAYBE A COMBINATION OF OG-107, DESERT
  CAMOUFLAGE UNIFORM, OR US STYLE BDUs
• BUSH CAP OR PATROL HAT
• CIVILIAN CLOTHES - WITH OR WITHOUT WEAPON

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Enemy COAs
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Most Probable Course of Action
MPCOA T Attrit 1x US PLT vic OBJ LINCOLN P
Prevent establishment of FOB DIABLO establish
perimeter defense around PLAIN area. Orient
systems on air assaulting forces. Withdraw once
position is untenable
TTPs -Use IED (improvised explosive devices) to
disrupt movement -Disrupt movement across open
areas, streets -Establish FPF vic Clinton Field
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Most Dangerous Course of Action
MDCOA T Attrit 1x US CO vic OBJ LINCOLN P
Prevent establishment of FOB DIABLO establish
defense of Washington Hall w/ two platoons.
Dangerous because it forces us to reorient and
clear Wash Hall, Ike and Mac
TTPs -Use IED to disrupt movement to Wash
Hall -Force US forces to clear entire barracks
area -Integrate SA-7/14s -Defend in place
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Friendly Situation
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Friendly Situation

• 2/7 MARINES (USMC) secures AO GARRISON to prevent
  disruption of the SEALOC and RAILOC (they own the
  river)
• Fledgling Palisades Provincial Police Force
  maintains order in Highland Falls and is prepared
  to assist TF elements as required
• A/3-27 IN conducts troop leading procedures and
  prepares for combat operations
• 3-27 IN will conduct a BN air assault vic the
  Plain and North Athletic Field

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• C/2-13 MARINES (USMC) secures AO GARRISON to
  prevent disruption of the SEALOC and RAILOC (they
  own the river)
• Fledgling Palisades Provincial Police Force
  maintains order in Highland Falls and is prepared
  to assist TF elements as required
• A/3-27 IN conducts troop leading procedures and
  prepares for combat operations
• 3-27 IN will conduct a BN air assault vic the
  Plain and North Athletic Field

Palisades Provincial Police HQs (HOLLEDER CTR)
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Task Organization
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TF WARRIOR (3-27 IN) TASK ORGANIZATION
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PLATOON HEADQUARTERS
PLT LDR PLT SGT RTO

M4 MWS CCO MNVD AN/PEQ-2 MELIOS
MEDIC M9 NVD
M4 MWS CCO MNVD AN/PEQ-2
M4 MWS CCO MNVD PRC-119F
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Platoon Capabilities
Maneuver Tasks Offense Defense Movement Move
ment to Contact Perimeter Formations Attack S
ector Techniques Raid Battle Position Recon
and Security Ambush
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Platoon Capabilities
Maneuver 2x M240B 6xM249 2xJAVELIN 6xM2
03 AT4/SMAW-D SHOTGUN M966 TOW in
reserve
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Platoon Capabilities
Fire Support FO FO RTO CO 60mm Mortars BN 81mm
Mortars DS 105mm Howitzer Battery AH64 (Close
Combat Attacks or Rotary Wing CAS) Task
Organization Dependent
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Platoon Capabilities
Mobility/Countermobility/Survivability
Mobility Countermobility Survivability Breach
kits Concertina Pioneer Kits -wire cutters
Mines (M21, claymore) -shovels -demo -picks
-grappling hooks -axes Engineer
Squad SEE/JD450 Task Organization
Dependent
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Platoon Capabilities
Air Defense Stinger Team Avenger Small Arms
Fire Air Defense Task org dependent
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Platoon Capabilities
Intelligence Recon and security Counterintellige
nce Team Ground Seismic Sensor
Team/REMBASS Task org dependent
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Platoon Capabilities
Combat Service Support No vehicles Soldier
carries equipment Aerial resupply 1-2 x Combat
Lifesaver per Squad 1xmedic Task org
dependent
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Platoon Capabilities
Command and Control ASIP Radio x 1 (PLT RTO)
Range 5-7 KM (Long whip 8-12 KM) ICOM radios (1
per fire team) Range 1-3 KM Hand and Arms
Signals TACSAT Task org dependent
ASIP
TACSAT
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Questions?
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Introductions
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Tactics Pre-Test Questions