TF Spearhead consists of 1st SFOD-D (A) Alpha Squadron HQ, 1 (Assault) Troop, 3 (Recce) Troop and an attached 2 Commando Regiment/UKSF element. The Squadron is augmented by a 24th STS Combat Control Team, Navy EOD element and an AFSOC Pararescue Team. 1st Pl, 1st Ranger Bn, 75th Ranger Regiment and 1st Pl, 2nd Ranger Bn, 75th Ranger Regiment provide SOF Light Infantry and support for all elements. 160th SOAR is providing an aviation detachment with 4 x AH-64D, 2 x MH60, 1 x CH-47F, 4 x AH-6M and 4 x MH-6M.
Enemy Forces consist of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP; Urdu 'Taliban Movement of Pakistan') Insurgents. They occupy the entire AO and have established a deeply entrenched network of cells. Enemy forces wear traditional local clothing, and are armed with AK variant weapon systems, RPG-7s and PKMs at the small unit level. They have a confirmed sharpshooter/trained shot capability in the form of insurgents armed with SVDs, Lee Enfields and other long range precision weapon systems. They are able to employ a variety of crew-served weapons including but not limited to DHSKM, KPVT, ZU-23 and ground based air defence. They have a viable SA-7 MANPAD capability. The insurgents favour engaging security forces with coordinated IED strikes and ambushes. The SVIED threat is assessed to be HIGH. The VBIED threat is assessed to be EXTREMELY HIGH. The VOIED threat is assessed to be HIGH.
Civilian sectors on start are EXTREMELY hostile to BLUFOR. Civilian reputation needs to be earned via hearts and minds. Humanitarian Rations & Water bottles can give handed to Civilians in exchange for a chance to briefly lower sectory hostility. Precense patrols are a MUST to earn the trust of the locals. Be mindful when shooting and performing operations around Civilians, BLUFOR have the ability to evacuate Civilians from the area to avoid increase of sector hostility when firing.
FIND and FIX insurgent base locations, IED factories, weapons caches, prestige weapons and High Value/Payoff Targets. FINISH these targets through a combination of soft and kinetic effects. EXPLOIT any available information and/or intelligence on site through SSE. ANALYSE said information and/or intelligence. DISSEMINATE this information efficiently through the reporting system in order to generate follow-on objectives and DEFEAT insurgent forces. WIN the local populations trust via Humanitarian actions.
Execution will be decided by TFHQ in coordination with Sub-Unit and Team Leaders. It is, however, advised by JSOC that TFHQ allows experienced and proficient operators considerable latitiude in taking the initiative and decision making, while maintaining close supervision of those that require more guidance. Otherwise F3EAD is unlikely to be successfuly in a COIN environment.
Initial stores are available at the Forward Mounting Base. Air Resupply is available by request to all Team Leaders and Comms operators via USAF C-130J. CAS will be provided by AH-6 & AH-64D and is available to Team Leaders and Comms operators as required. Local National Arty support is also available to all TLs and Comms operators. Food and Water is provided at the FMB with additional resupplies available by air.
There is a field hospital established at the FMB, with additional MED vehicles available for deployment and staffed by PJs. The Squadron Senior Medical Sergeant and his team are on immediate notice to move for MEDEVAC, available to TLs and Comms operators
TFHQ: HADES
1 (Assault) Troop: VIKING
2CDO/UKSF Element: TAIPAN
Navy EOD/PJ Element: HAVOC
Ranger 1st Platoon 1st Bn: HUNTER
Ranger 1st Platoon 2nd Bn: FALCON