The Alamo Scouts Task was to report information, gather atmospherics, and be the overall eyes on the objective for LTC Mucci. Their purpose was to give the Commander the most up to date information so he could change to the plan, if need be, and to make better informed decisions.
The Filipino Guerrillas blocked the enemy IOT allow the Rangers and POWs a safe withdrawal from the objective. The purpose was to stop the enemy’s ability to reinforce the prison camp and was scheduled to end once the last Ranger element crossed the Papanga River and fired a flare.
1st Platoon Charlie Company's task was to breach the front gate of the Japanese prison compound. The purpose was to allow 2nd Platoon Charlie Company to secure the POWs and evacuate them.