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2012 07 31
OVERALL CLASSIFICATION:UNCLASS//EXERCISE//FOUO
UNCLASS//EXERCISE//FOUO
ORIENTATION
Al-Hudaydah
ORIENTATION
Al-Hudaydah
YEMEN
AO
General Situation
(EXERCISE//UNCLASS//EXERCISE) AQAP forces have increased their presence throughout Yemen; recently spreading their influence within the Hudaydah province. The AQAP has been operating autonomously throughout Yemen; decreasing the ability to be tracked by a higher entity. The AQAP has began to target U.S. personnel causing a dangerous atmosphere for AMCITS. (EXERCISE//UNCLASS//EXERCISE) Multiple source reporting suggests the AQAP have recently began operations in the Hudaydah, however, their exact disposition is unknown.
General Situation
AQAP Disposition within Yemen
Al-Hudaydah
U.S. Embassy
Special Situation
(EXERCISE//UNCLASS//EXERCISE) Yemeni population along the Hudaydah beach is unknown at this time. Enemy disposition and composition along the Hudaydah beach is also unknown. Sensitive reporting suggests the AQAP is planning an attack on the U.S. embassy in the near future.
(EXERCISE//UNCLASS//EXERCISE) The president has ordered for the immediate employment of U.S. troops to occupy Yemen in order to provide security for AMCITs. Hudaydah Beach has been identified as the most feasible location for a beach landing to support the BLT. However, it is possible the AQAP is utilizing the Hudaydah beach as a means to transport logistics into Yemen.
CMDRs Intent
Purpose: To conduct confirmatory beach report/Hydro (Red
Beach) and answer SIRs and PIRs IVO NAI 1, 2 and 3
Area of Operations
1km
AO
Al-Hudaydah
1.15km
2.6km
PHYSICAL TERRAIN
VEGETATION
CREVASSES
OBSTACLES
Cliffs Barbed Wire Deep Crevasses Patches of vegetation Crevasses
LINES OF COMMUNICATION
LOC
Unimproved hard-packed dirt Passable in adverse weather LOCs in low ground showed signs of erosion. Crevasses
MSR RED MSR I-5 MSR STUART MESA
MSR YELLOW
MSR I-5 and MSR Stuart Mesa Only improved surface Dense traffic
Unimproved road
MSR PURPLE MSR ORANGE
MSR I-5
CIVIL TERRAIN
CIVIL TERRAIN
Local Populace Anti-American sentiment Will possibly become violent Camouflage uniforms Civilian Vehicles Training Organized and structured
OUT OF PLAY
Enemy Situation
ENEMY COMPOSITION
EXERCISE//UNCLASS//EXERCISE
RPG: Effective range: Cartridge: Rate of fire: 200m Rocket Warhead 3 per min
AK-47
PKM: Effective range: Cartridge: Rate of fire: 1,640 7.62 650-750 rounds/min
RPG
PKM
EXERCISE//UNCLASS//EXERCISE
ADRR
Attack: The enemy will attack using non conventional style tactics; briefly engaging in small arms fires in small fire team size units. The enemy is not capable of sustaining attacks longer than 30 minutes without resupply. Defend: The enemy is unlikely to defend from fortified locations. However, if defending key terrain, the enemy will likely attempt to assume a defensive posture in order to maintain control of locations that could possibly house any logistical supplies. Reinforce:
The enemy has a limited capacity to reinforce, being fairly new to there region with a limited number of personnel. The AQAP does, however, maintain ties to external organizations which may possibly provide logistical and personnel support.
Retrograde: Given the opportunity, the enemy will retrograde into the hills and populated areas immediately following engagement. The enemy will capitalize on their ability to blend in with the local populace as means of retrograde.
EXERCISE//UNCLASS//EXERCISE
NAI OVERVIEW
1. km
AO
Al-Hudaydah
2.6km
PRIORITY INTELLIGENCE REQUIREMENTS 1. What locations best support a BLT landing? 2. To what capacity is the threat able to affect the friendly forces mission?
3. How does the threats posture impact the current threat level to friendly forces? 4. What is the feasibility of travelling routes within the AO?
EXERCISE//UNCLASS//EXERCISE
2. To what capacity is the threat able to affect the friendly forces mission? Does the threat appear to operate in a cohesive manner? What are the possible locations for the threat to cache weapons? Are there indications the threat is receiving logistical support by maritime means? Does the local population appear to be aligned with the threats intent to attack U.S. forces? Are their any staging/ facilities that the enemy can use to multiply forces?
EXERCISE//UNCLASS//EXERCISE
EXERCISE//UNCLASS//EXERCISE
E&R PLAN
LRP 3
LRP 4
LRP 2
LRP 1
EXERCISE//UNCLASS//EXERCISE
E&R PLAN
DATE 20120806 20120807 CHALLENGE JACK JAMESON PASSWORD MOONBEAM CHARLIE RUNNING PASSWORD HIGHLIGHTER ACID DURESSWORD PACKERS CHARGERS
20120808
20120809
MODELO
BUDWEISER
THUNDER
CRANE
LIGHTNING
MUDBUG
CLAPTON
PUDDLE
SARNEG:
F L Y M A R
I N E S
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Emergency Freq: SAT 317.295 LOCAL RECOVERY POINTS (LRP): LRP 1: LRP 2: LRP 3: LRP 4: LRP 5: MGRS: 11S MGRS: 11S MGRS: 11S MGRS: 11S MGRS: 11S MS MS MS MS MS 58696 56433 56627 59516 55771
80908 BEACH OPENING/ABANDONDED BUILDINGS 84145 ABANDONED BUILDINGS/DZ 86005 OPEN FIELD/DZ 82631 OPEN FIELD/DZ 83205 OFF-SHORE PICK UP LRP 1 @ 2300, LRP 2 @ 0030, LRP 3 @ 0200,
LRP RENDEZVOUS TIMES (QRF, CSAR, HELO EXTRACT): LRP 4 @ 0330, LRP 5 @0500
EMDCOA
Reconnaissance elements are compromised while reporting on the objective areas. The enemy stages numerous support by fire positions using organic weapons, and advantageous terrain, in order to bait friendly elements into an ambush; while simultaneously cutting off a friendly units planned withdraw routes.
QUESTIONS?
OVERALL CLASSIFICATION:UNCLASS//EXERCISE//FOUO
UNCLASS//EXERCISE//FOUO
POL
300928LJUL2012: individuals seen loitering IVO 11S MS 57365 83758 030420LAUG2012: Individuals carrying weapons observed IVO 11S MS 57473 83367 042007LAUG2012: (13) MAM seen loading and offloading weapons from what ATB silver pick up IVO 11S MS 57058 83339 042323LAUG2012: (5) MAM seen praying IVO 11S MS 57052 83640 050054LAUG2012: (2) 7-tons, (3) HMMWVs, (13) Yemeni Guard Forces observed IVO Red Beach