71-CO-8501 OPFOR Execute an Assault

Status	Approved 25 Feb 2010
Effective Date:	11 Nov 2016
Task Number:	71-CO-8501
Task Title:	OPFOR Execute an Assault
Distribution Restriction:	Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
Destruction Notice:	None
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Conditions

The detachment or brigade tactical group (BTG) is conducting operations independently or as part of a larger force and receives an operation order (OPORD) or fragmentary order (FRAGORD) to conduct an assault at the location and time specified. The order includes all applicable overlays and or graphics. The DET/BTG has communications with higher, adjacent, subordinate, and supporting elements. Coalition forces, noncombatants, government agencies, nongovernment organizations, and local and international media may be in the operational environment (OE). Some iterations of this task should be performed in MOPP 4. This task should be trained under IED Threat conditions.

Standards

The DET/BTG conducts the assault in accordance with (IAW) TC 7-100.2 and/or TC 7-100.3, the order, and/or higher commander's guidance. The DET/BTG gains and maintains contact with the enemy force. The DET/BTG renders the enemy force combat ineffective and occupies any position required by the order.

NOTE

TADSS and Materiel Items quantities are based on an armor company headquarters with two armor platoons, one IFV platoon and one dismounted infantry platoon to replicate non-conventional threat. Adjust as needed based on the force size and type of unit used to replicate the OPFOR

NOTE

The Objective Task Evaluation Criteria Matrix is provided for reference only. Operational and Training Environments will be IAW the BLUFOR Commanders training plan and guidance.

NOTE

Access the Virtual OPFOR Academy at https://tbr.army.mil for electronic copies of OPFOR doctrine, references, Decisive Action Training Environment (DATE), and instructional and immersive videos on conducting this task.

Live Fire Required

No

Objective Task Evaluation Criteria Matrix

Plan and Prepare			Execute						Assess
Operational Environment		Training Environment (L/V/C)	% of Leaders Present at Training/Authorized	% of Soldiers Present at	External Eval	% Performance Measures 'GO'	% Critical Performance Measures 'GO'	% Leader Performance Measures 'GO'	Task Assessment
BDE & Above
Dynamic and Complex (All OE Variables and Hybrid Threat)	Night	Operational Environment variables and OPFOR use of L/V/C are executed IAW BLUFOR	>=85%	>=80%	Yes	>=91%	All	>=90%	T
			75-84%			80-90%		80-89%	T-
Dynamic and Complex (All OE Variables and Single Threat)			65-74%	75-79%	No	65-79%			P
	Day		60-64%	60-74%		51-64%	<All	<=79%	P-
Dynamic and Complex (<All OE Variables and Single Threat)			<=59%	<=59%		<=50%			U

Remarks

None

Notes

None

Safety Risk

Low

Cue

None

DANGER: Safety briefings should alert users to the possibility of personal injury or damage to equipment that may result from long-term failure to follow correct procedures.
WARNING: Safety briefings should alert users to the possibility of immediate personal injury or damage to equipment.
CAUTION: None

Performance Steps and Measures

NOTE: Assess task proficiency using the task evaluation criteria matrix.

NOTE: Asterisks (*) indicate leader steps; plus signs (+) indicate critical steps.

STEP/MEASURE	GO	NO-GO	N/A
Plan
+ 1. 0.1 Plan
+ a. Determine functions that need to be performed to achieve mission success (action, enabling, supporting).
+ b. Determine what enemy forces need to be deceived and how.
+ c. Determine what enemy forces need to be fixed and how.
+ d. Determine what enemy forces need to be destroyed and how.
+ e. Determine what enemy forces need to be disrupted and how.
+ f. Determine critical information requirements and how they will be obtained.
+ g. Organize forces into elements by function. Types of elements can be found in TC 7-100.2/TC7- 100.3.
Note: Types of elements can be found in TC 7-100.2/TC7-100.3.
Prepare
+ 2. 0.2 Prepare
+ a. Execute continuous Reconnaissance to provide critical information required for success.
+ b. Execute continuous Counter-reconnaissance to prevent enemy from obtaining critical information.
+ c. Conduct rehearsals.
+ d. Execute Information Warfare.
Execute
+ 3. 1.1 Isolate
+ a. Maneuver and deploy security element(s) to ensure additional enemy forces do not join the battle in a way that forces the action to culminate before mission accomplishment. (Security elements may become fixing elements.)
Note: Security elements may become fixing elements.
+ b. Security elements maneuver to a position (or positions) where they can deny the enemy freedom of movement along any ground or air avenues of approach that can reinforce the objective or interfere with the mission of the assault element.
+ c. Security elements are equipped and organized such that they can detect enemy forces and prevent them from contacting the rest of the detachment.
+ d. Security elements normally are assigned a screen, guard, or cover task, but may also be called upon to perform other tactical tasks in support of their purpose, to include: Ambush, Block, Canalize, Contain, Delay, Destroy, Disrupt, Fix, Interdict, and Isolate.
Note: Other tactical tasks security elements may conduct include: Ambush, Block, Canalize, Contain, Delay, Destroy, Disrupt, Fix, Interdict, and Isolate.
+ e. Security elements provide early warning, prevent the enemy from gaining further information and prevent enemy maneuver.
+ 4. 1.2 Suppress
+ a. Provide lethal and nonlethal suppression.
+ b. Suppress the enemy force to permit the assault element to move against the enemy position without receiving destructive fire.
+ 5. 1.3 Assault
+ a. From the direction where least return fire is possible, the assault element employs surprise, limited visibility, complex terrain, and camouflage, concealment, cover, and deception (C3D) to attain the enemy position while remaining combat effective.
+ b. Enabling elements conduct actions to permit the assault element to complete the action. These may include: deception, breaching, fixing, disruption, reserve elements.
+ c. Alter organization and tasks by function to ensure mission success in changing conditions.
+ d. Maneuver to and seize the enemy position, destroying any forces there.
Note: The assault element can conduct attack by fire, but this is not an optimal methodology and should only be used when necessary. Typical tactical tasks expected of the assault element are: - Clear - Destroy - Occupy - Secure - Seize.
Assess
+ 6. Performance Measures
+ a. Unit isolates enemy from assistance - (Yes/No)
+ b. To suppress enemy - (Time)
+ c. To execute assault - (Time)
+ d. Enemy position seized - (Yes/No)
+ e. Friendly forces available to continue mission - (Percent)
+ f. Combat effectiveness of enemy forces - (Percent)

TASK PERFORMANCE / EVALUATION SUMMARY BLOCK
ITERATION	1	2	3	4	5	M	TOTAL
TOTAL PERFORMANCE MEASURES EVALUATED
TOTAL PERFORMANCE MEASURES GO
TRAINING STATUS GO/NO-GO

ITERATION

1 2 3 4 5 M

COMMANDER/LEADER ASSESSMENT

T P U

MOPP 4

Sometimes

MOPP 4 Statement

OPFOR will conduct operations in an NBC environment based on the training objectives established by the BLUFOR Commander.

NVG

Sometimes

NVG Statement

OPFOR will conduct night time operations based on the training objectives established by the BLUFOR Commander.

Prerequisite Collective Task(s)

None

Supporting Collective Task(s)

None

OPFOR Task(s)

None

Supporting Individual Task(s)

None

Supporting Drill(s)

None

Supported AUTL/UJTL Task(s)

None

TADSS

TADSS ID	Title	Product Type	Quantity
L 20-STAR-L	OPFOR Vehicle Marker (Large)	TA	40
L 20-STAR-M	OPFOR Vehicle Marker (Star) Med	TA	6
L 20-STAR-S	OPFOR Vehicle Marker (Star) SM	TA	36
L 30-06M-FSH	OPFOR Uniforms MED	TA	69
L 30-06S-FSH	OPFOR Uniforms Small	TA	33
23-102/B	Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES), (SLM), RPG7 VISMOD	DVC	10
23-106	Instrumentable Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (I-MILES) Tactical Vehicle System (TVS)	DVC	18
23-26	M2K Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System 2000 (MILES 2000) M2 Machine Gun Kit	DVC	18
23-94	MILES XXI (STRYKER) Common Kit	DVC	0
T 07-115	Machine Gun, PKM	DVC	0
T 07-116	Pistol, Makarov, Plastic	DVC	0
T 07-117	Pistol, Tokarev	DVC	0
T 20-005	RPG7 Anti Grenade Launcher with Round	DVC	10
T 20-006	AK-47 Assault Rifle Model	DVC	16
T 20-007	RPK Squad Machine Gun	DVC	2
T 20-008	PM-50 Pistol	DVC	2
23-85	Soft Cap Man Worn Laser Detector (MWLD) (MILES) PR0 Model	DVC	153
GTA 08-11-014	Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES) Casualty Cards	GTA	6
23-67	Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System Individual Weapons System (MILES IWS) M16/M4 Rifle Kit, Instrumental	DVC	113
23-22	M2K Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System 2000 (MILES 2000) M249 Squad Automatic Weapon Kit	DVC	6
23-23	M2K Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System 2000 (MILES 2000) M24/M40 Sniper Weapon System Kit	DVC	6
23-25	M2K Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System 2000 (MILES 2000) M240 Machine Gun Kit	DVC	10
23-92	Main Gun Signature Simulator (MGSS) (MILES 2000)	DVC	10
23-96	M1A1/A2/System Enhanced Package (SEP) Tank, (MILES XXI)	DVC	10
T 20-018	SVD Sniper Rifle	DVC	2
23-95	M2A2/M3A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle, (MILES XXI)	DVC	8
L 30-06L-FSH	OPFOR Uniforms Large	TA	33

Equipment (LIN)

LIN	Nomenclature	Qty
No equipment specified

Materiel Items (NSN)

NSN	LIN	Title	Quantity
1005-00-118-6192		Firing Attachment, Blank Ammunition: Rifle, 5.56 MM, M16, M16A1	42
1005-01-091-7510	F87237	Firing Attachment, Blank Ammunitin: M19 for Caliber .50 M2 Machine Gun	10
1330-00-219-8511	J79681	Grenade, Hand, HC Smoke: AN-M8 (DODIC:G930)	12
1330-00-289-6852	J79133	Grenade, Hand, Red Smoke: M18 (DODIC:G950)	6
1330-00-289-6853	J79818	Grenade, Hand, Violet Smoke: M18 (DODIC:G955)	6
1330-00-289-6854	J79955	Grenade, Hand, Yellow Smoke: M18 (DODIC:G945)	6
1305-00-005-8005		Cartridge, 5.56 Millimeter Blank, Single Round: M200 (DODIC:A080)	8400
1005-01-480-0289		Chamber, Blank Firing: Machine Gun, 7.62MM, M240B	8
1005-21-912-8997		Firing Attachment, Blank Ammunition: M249 SAW	6
1305-01-078-4879	D31944	Cartridge, Caliber .50 Blank: M1E1 (DODIC:A598)	2000
1305-00-008-8894		Cartridge, 7.62 Millimeter Blank, Single Round: M82 (DODIC:A112)	320
1305-00-166-6371		Cartridge, 7.62 Millimeter Blank, Linked: M82 (DODIC:A111)	1600
1370-00-752-8124	T56265	Simulator, Hand Grenade: M116A1 (DODIC:L601)	108
1005-00-893-0902		Firing Attachment, Blank Ammunition, M14 Rifle	6

Environment

Environmental protection is not just the law but the right thing to do. It is a continual process and starts with deliberate planning. Always be alert to ways to protect our environment during training and missions. In doing so, you will contribute to the sustainment of our training resources while protecting people and the environment from harmful effects. Refer to the current Environmental Considerations manual and the current GTA Environmental-related Risk Assessment card. Consult range control office for specific environmental considerations for the training area(s) being used.

Safety

In a training environment, leaders must perform a risk assessment in accordance with ATP 5-19, Risk Management. Leaders will complete the current Deliberate Risk Assessment Worksheet in accordance with the TRADOC Safety Officer during the planning and completion of each task and sub-task by assessing mission, enemy, terrain and weather, troops and support available-time available and civil considerations, (METT-TC). Note: During MOPP training, leaders must ensure personnel are monitored for potential heat injury. Local policies and procedures must be followed during times of increased heat category in order to avoid heat related injury. Consider the MOPP work/rest cycles and water replacement guidelines IAW FM

3-11.4, Multiservice Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical (NBC) Protection, FM 3-11.5, Multiservice Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Decontamination.

Supporting References

Step Number	Reference Name	Required	Primary
	TC 7-100 Hybrid Threat	Yes	Yes
	TC 7-100.2 Opposing Force Tactics	Yes	Yes
	TC 7-100.3 Irregular Opposing Forces https://armypubs.us.army.mil/doctrine/DR_pubs/d r_aa/pdf/tc7_100x3.pdf	Yes	Yes
	TC 7-100.4 Hybrid Threat Force Structure Organization Guide	Yes	Yes
	TC 7-101 Exercise Design	Yes	Yes