SITUATION: Recent HUMINT sources have indicated that there is a large Insurgent cell operating in the town of McKenna. They are currently occupying two buildings on the eastern side of the town GL06528372. This insurgent cell is focused on emplacing IEDs on the MSRs and on any area with a high concentration of Coalition Force traffic. They also employ snipers to harass friendly patrols in the BN AO.
ENEMY FORCES:
Composition: The Cell of insurgent is estimated at 20 men of ages 20 to 35. They operate in 2-3 men teams. The group has been seen operating 2 x Toyota pickups and 2 x Mazda sedans. The insurgents have an unknown number of AK-47s, AKMs, RPG-7s, and Dragunov sniper rifles, as well as an assortment of handguns and explosives.
Strength: The enemy has the ability to blend in with the local population and an extensive knowledge of its operating environment.
Capabilities: The enemy has the ability to displace very quickly and to blend with the local population making it difficult to discern civilians from the insurgents. With the number of men in the cell it is possible for the enemy to affect a formidable defense using the two buildings they are occupying as a strong hold.
Most Probable Course of Action: If friendly forces are detected by the enemy prior to the raid of target area the enemy’s most probable course of action will be to attempt to flee the town of McKenna or to attempt to blend in with local population to avoid capture.
Most Dangerous Course of Action: The Enemy’s most dangerous course of action would be to defend the two buildings they are occupying and as a last effort detonate the explosives they have been using to produce IEDs causing a massive explosion that could possible harm friendly forces and some of the civilian population of the town of McKenna.

CAR:
Close Air Support: None
Artillery: None
Reserves: None

FRIENDLY FORCES: B CO, 3RD BN 11th IN REG will conduct a raid on the suspected insurgent cell in the town of McKenna TARGET AREA ROOSTER GL06528372 to capture enemy personnel and IED making materials NLT070500MAY2011 IOT prevent the proliferation of terrorist attacks in their sector.
1) ADJACENT UNITS: 1st PLT B Co 3-11—Inner Cordon 2nd PLT B Co 3-11--Assault 3rd PLT B Co 3-11--Assault HQ B Co 3-11—East end of Airstrip at CCP 2 X 60mm mortars from B Co 3-11—East end of Airstrip at CCP

AREA OF INTEREST:
The Major Areas of interest are the town of McKenna and the airstrip located to the North of the town. The airstrip is a packed earth strip in a cleared area running generally east to west. It is approx. 1000 meters long by 300 meters wide. This area provides clear fields of fire and could be used as a high speed avenue of approach able to support heavy mechanized vehicle traffic. The airstrip is also capable of landing small aircraft and helicopters.

AREA OF OPERATION:
The AO has a northern boundary that runs east to west along First Division Rd. from the intersection of Blackhawk Trail and First Division Rd. to the intersection of First Division Rd. and Hour Glass Rd. The eastern boundary runs south along Hour Glass Rd. from the intersection of First Division Rd. and Hour Glass Rd. and then Hour Glass Rd. turns and runs in a generally east to west direction becoming a Southern boundary. The western boundary runs along Blackhawk Trail from the intersection of Blackhawk Trail and First Division Rd. to the intersection of Blackhawk Trail and Hour Glass Rd.

TERRAIN:
Obstacles: Existing Obstacles include rolling terrain, intermittent streams, and Kings Pond. The streams run generally from the northeast to the southwest and are heavy with vegetation and increased water levels due to rain over the past two weeks. Reinforcing Obstacles in our AO will be our tactical and protective obstacles.
Avenues of Approach: Pine Tree Road running generally North to South, Buffalo Road, and McKenna Airstrip running generally east to west are the three major high-speed avenues of approach in our AO. They can support company sized mounted forces in staggered column formation. They cannot support more than a two vehicle frontage. Speeds along these roads vary from 25-35 kph. There are numerous trail networks throughout our AO that can support dismounted forces. Mounted forces can utilize some of these spider trails but only in platoon size and in file formation. Dismounted approaches onto McKenna are best supported to the east and south.
Key Terrain: In the AO the roads, intersections, and Airstrip are key terrain because they provide high speed avenues of approach or the enemy could use them for a quick withdrawal for the town of McKenna.
Observation and fields of Fire: Observation and Fields of Fire are limited throughout the AO due to thick vegetation and rolling terrain with the exception of the airstrip to the north of the town of McKenna, typically l-km or less down roads and from hill tops; 50-75 meters in wooded areas.
Cover and Concealment:
Numerous intravisibility lines and wooded areas throughout the AO provide good concealment and limited cover. Some trees in the AO can stop up to 7.62mm. The use of up armored vehicles in the open areas will provide the most reliable cover and concealment.

WEATHER:
Visibility: Degraded due to the humidity and rain especially at night and in the early morning. Enemy will rely on the lights from the town for illumination at night. Use of NVGs will be very important to facilitate our ability to acquire targets.
Wind: 6-8 knots from the south. Winds will be advantageous for smoke employment.
Precipitation: 70% chance of rain on the day D Day and it has been raining for the past two weeks resulting in 1-2 ft of water in streams. In addition the rain has made Clear Creek to the north severely restricted for mounted forces and can only be crossed by dismounted forces through improvised bridges or other improvised fording techniques.
Temp/Humidity: Cold weather and rain throughout the operation
Friendly Effects: Visibility is advantageous to the attacker especially when combined with NVGs at night. Precipitation and temperature are disadvantages as they will slow offensive preparations; degrade security at night and present possible cold weather injuries.
Enemy effects: Visibility is disadvantageous to the defender. The lack of NVGs and illumination will lower the enemy’s visibility to <25m in wooded areas and <100m down roads at night. Advantageous is the fact that added rain has made streambeds fill with 1-2 ft of water. Stream banks are wet and muddy and Clear Creek is severely restricted for mounted and dismounted forces.

CIVIL CONSIDERATIONS:
ASCOPE:
People: The population of the town of McKenna is comprised mainly of Muslims. The town is run by a group of elders who were alive during the Russian occupation of their country and are suspicious of outsiders. Given the current ability of insurgents in the area to operate and attack coalition forces, their faith in our ability to control our AO has been shaken. The people may be reluctant to turn over or provide information about the insurgents for fear of reprisal.

ATTATCHMENTS:
-FO Team X Each Platoon
-2 PLT B Co 1-36 Engineers—Embedded with Assault Element -EOD -BN Medics -1st PL, 92 MP Co call sign SHERRIFF 65 will be on hand to assist with Detainee Ops
MISSION: 1st Platoon, Alpha Company, 3 BN 15th Infantry Regiment will seize key intersections IVO TARGET AREA ROOSTER GL06528372 and occupy outer cordon blocking positions on high speed avenues into the Town of McKenna IOT to block enemy exfiltration and infiltration NLT 070430MAY2011.

EXECUTION: INTENT: To facilitate decisive operations in the town of McKenna by denying the enemy the ability to reinforce the insurgent cell in town or escape to continue disruption operations to Coalition forces.

CONCEPT OF OPERATION: 1st PLT, A Co, 3-15 will depart FOB EAGLE along ROUTE FALCOLN and move to the ORP. From there the PLT will split up with 1st SQ and the FO continuing to the Northern side of the airstrip adjacent to a small trail that runs directly into the airstrip. 2nd SQ will continue along Hourglass Rd. until it meets with the most eastern McKenna Lyte Heliport Rd. and 3rd SQ will move to the southern/southwestern sector along Hourglass Rd. HQ will at the Northeastern corner of the runway to assist 3-11 with CCP and Detainee Ops. All Squads will establish blocking and support positions to prevent anyone from entering or leaving the Target area. Mortars will be available and will cover northern and western movement to the north across the airfield considering that there are large open fields to cover. This can best be accomplished with the FO team from his position with 1st SQ. This task is complete when all Squads have established their respective positions and radioed it up to HQ NLT 070430MAY2011.

SCHEME OF MANEUVER: Task Force 3-11 will SP from FOB EAGLE to ORP NLT 0300 IOT to conduct raid on TARGET AREA ROOSTER GL06538372. Order of March is 1/A, 1/B, 2/B, 3/B, HQ. 1/A will have outer cordon set by NLT 0430. Upon HQ signal of completion of raid 1/A will be the last to withdrawal forces from outer cordon and move towards ORP to link up with B Co and then SP back to FOB EAGLE order of march is 2/B, 3/B 1/B, HQ, 1/A.

COORDINATING INSTRUCTIONS: Full Dress Rehearsal NLT D-12 Key Leader Rehearsal at CP NLT D-10 Ammo Draw: NLT D-7 March Order Formation NLT D-5 CCIR:
Key Tasks - Blocking positions occupied to the northwest, southeast and south NLT 0430
- Deny enemy exfiltration/infiltration into the TARGET AREA ROOSTER
- Provide freedom of movement to assault force and search teams. End State: All enemy forces destroyed. Zero loss to MWE. PLT postured to assists B Co as needed and prepared to conduct any follow on missions.

SERVICE SUPPORT: SUPPORT CONCEPT
1) Company Trans: GL071855 FOB EAGLE
2) CCP: GL06958395 3) Priorities of Support: 2/B PLT, 3/B PLT, 1/A PLT, 1/B PLT, Mortar, HQ

MATERIAL SERVICES: 1) Class I: Water resupply via 5 gallon cans coordinated through PSG 2) Class II: All PPE, Combat equipment 4) Class V: Basic Combat Load, Emergency resupply located with B Co HQ @ CCP

MEDICAL: 1) CCP is vicinity GL06958395 2) CASEVAC is to be coordinated through PSG

PERSONNEL: 1) Detainee collection point is located near CCP

COMMAND AND SIGNAL COMMAND: 1) HQ is in VIC OF CCP GL06958395 2) Chain of Command: PL, PSG, 1st SL, 2nd SL, 3rd SL 3) PL will be located with 2nd SQ, PSG will remain at CCP SIGNAL: 1) Primary channel will be: CH 2 ALT will be CH 6 2) Priority of Communication is radio then messenger 3) Call Signs: All PLT SOP remain in effect 3) Standard Reports Personnel: 0700 and 1800 daily Weapons: 0700 daily Rations: 0700 daily Ammo: 0700 and 1800 daily Equipment: 0700 daily 4) Challenge/Password: Spider/Windmill