1) Operations Planning
a)
90 days to Op:
i)
Report to S3 with initial OP
concepts, genre, and historical context
ii)
Write up a scenario brief for the S3
to post to the Op web page
iii) AO selection (may be pre-selected and/or AO recon may be
necessary)
(1)
Begin to study maps and requirements
for the specific AO
(2)
Determine what special props,
vehicles, or equipment is desired
(a) Check availability with owners
iv) Before costs are incurred, review through S3 for
solutions / allowances
b) 60 days to Op:
i)
Develop a Flow Of Battle (FOB)
sketch (.PPT format)
(1) SAMPLE.PPT or SAMPLE
2.PPT
(2)
This will describe the flow of each
evolution (EVO)
(a) Attack/Defend, Tactical Withdrawal, DEMO, Ambush, etc
(b) "This team goes here, that team goes there"
approach
c)
30 days to Op:
i)
Write up and send a Warning Order to
Warriors@cimmerians.org 1
week after the previous Op
ii)
Develop Op Outline
(1)
This is based on the story line of
the scenario
(2)
Include historical context and an Op
command structure
iii) Review with S3 for AO and map development (.PDF
format)
(1)
Maps must be aerial or
topographical, with a grid & compass rose
d) 14 days to Op:
i)
“Flesh-Out” FOB
into Op Orders for each EVO (.DOC
format)
(1) SAMPLE OpOrders.doc andSAMPLE 2 OpOrders.doc
(a) 2 columns helps in planning mission
interactions
(b) Focus on a Radio Plan, Vehicle Plan, and Regeneration
Plan
ii)
Review scenario with S3 to determine
if the desired “scripted” effect is there
(1)
Do we have the safety valves to
“heat up” or “cool-off” the EVO?
(2) Provide any “FRAG order” inputs at this time
e) 7 days to Op:
i)
Final revisions and review with S3
for Op, attendance, and equipment status
ii)
Coordinate printing out enough Op
Orders and maps for operators
2) Downrange Operations
a) Stay on the Op Plan as worked out through Operations
Planning
b) Arrive as early as possible to AO to direct AO setup and
assign tasks
c)
Coordinate with S3 on issues and
brief commanders to set their strategies
d) Give morning scenario and OP briefing to
troops
e) Facilitate as required w/ S3 and Commanders for ideal
flow of battle
i)
This must be transparent to troops
ii)
Act as higher HQ for both sides
during EVOs
3) Post- Operations
a) After Action Report
i)
Write-up and/or
solicit commander AARs and any
pictures and videos input from troops
b) Transfer
to S3 for posting to web page