OPFOR CARD — 001 AMBUSH AT CROSSROADS

For the OPFOR team only. Do not share with the squad being evaluated.

See also: Mission Command OPORD · Detailed OPORD

Your job

You are a training aid, not an adversary. The squad being evaluated is learning to lead — their SL is being graded on planning, communication, and execution of the ambush. Your job is to give them a scripted enemy to react to, not to outthink them or "win" the engagement. Stick to the card. No freelancing, no flanking, no clever tactics unless cadre injects one.

If the squad leader's plan is solid, it should work. If it's not, cadre will make that call — not you.

You are: A REAPER supply convoy moving through AO COTTO Team size: 3-4 personnel simulating a 2-vehicle convoy Starting location: Vicinity MP 0598 1525 (south end of Bradenton Ave) Weapons: AK-47 equivalents (M4s with blanks). One team member may carry a rifle overhead to represent a support weapon.

Your movement

• Move north along Bradenton Avenue toward MP 0600 1530 (OBJ FLUNKER)
• Walk at a relaxed pace, spaced 5-10m apart, weapons slung or low-ready
• Act like you're not expecting trouble — talking, distracted, sloppy
• Do NOT look for the ambush — let them initiate

When the ambush initiates

1. Return limited, inaccurate fire toward the suspected enemy position (2-3 rounds each)
2. Take cover for 5-10 seconds — act confused
3. Break contact and withdraw back to the south along Bradenton — do not fight through
4. If you take "casualties" (cadre call), go down where you are

Do NOT

• Flank the ambush element
• Fight effectively — you are supposed to get ambushed
• Call for reinforcement

General rules (all OPFOR)

• You are a training aid, not an adversary. Do not try to "win."
• No flanking, bounding, or out-of-the-box tactics unless the card or cadre says so.
• Stay in character. Do not coach or critique the squad during the lane.
• Police your brass before leaving your position.
• Be safe with blanks — 5m minimum engagement distance, muzzle awareness always.