ASSAULT - EAST - Briefing

Situation: A coalition convoy was raided and the cargo was stolen. It has been confirmed that the insurgents and the cargo are based in a residential area of the city. Due to the dense urban nature of the area it will be necessary to do a house by house assault on foot. Rules of Engagement: Rules of Engagement published 14MAR04 are in effect. Mission: Two squads from the 172nd Sep. Infantry BDE must conduct an assault to take and hold objectives cargo ALPHA and BRAVO. Once objectives are captured wait for arrival of friendly reinforcements to transport cargo. Enemy: Squad sized local insurgents, armed with small arms and hand-held munitions; expect enemy to have superior knowledge of terrain. Friendly: Two squads from the 172nd Sep. Infantry BDE. Terrain: Dense Urban mudbrick and stone housing. Thin alleys, mostly 1 story buildings with pockets of 2 story buildings. Surrounded by larger government buildings.

ASSAULT - WEST - Briefing

Situation: A coalition convoy was raided and the cargo was stolen. It has been confirmed that the insurgents and the cargo are based in a residential area of the city. Due to the dense urban nature of the area it will be necessary to do a house by house assault on foot. Rules of Engagement: Rules of Engagement published 14MAR04 are in effect. Mission: Two squads from the 172nd Sep. Infantry BDE must conduct an assault to take and hold objectives cargo ALPHA and BRAVO. Once objectives are captured wait for arrival of friendly reinforcements to transport cargo. Enemy: Squad sized local insurgents, armed with small arms and hand-held munitions; expect enemy to have superior knowledge of terrain. Friendly: Two squads from the 172nd Sep. Infantry BDE. Terrain: Dense Urban mudbrick and stone housing. Thin alleys, mostly 1 story buildings with pockets of 2 story buildings. Surrounded by larger government buildings.