USMC Alpha Co 1/6 Marjeh 1200Hrs*
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Location: Marjeh, Helmand Province, Afghanistan (310 31'16" N, 640 7'7" E)*
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Battle Type: USMC assault (UO) vs Taliban defend, *
Date: September 2009*
Designed by: shahadi*
Design Date: 2018/09/13*
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Background*
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In support of Operation Enduring Freedom Afghanistan (OEF-A), Alpha Company 1st Battalion 6th Marines, 22 MEU participated in the sweep of Marjeh, a Taliban controlled town in Helmand Province, Afghanistan in April 2009 (In this scenario, the operation takes place in September of 2009). This is a semi-historical scenario.*
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SITUATION*
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SITREP 2009/09 1200hrs*
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Although there remains scattered elements of Taliban forces in the area, Alpha company has seized the  Objective Beyonce, the "alsuuq al markawz" and Objective Jay-Z the stores and warehouses. Now,  at 1200hrs, Captain Taniguichi, Alpha Co will conduct a "mop up" operation to push the remaining Taliban fighters out of contact.*
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Ground Combat Element*
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Alpha Co 1/6 Marines "Apache" Camp Lejeune, North Carolina USA*
Total Men:       173*
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Alpha 1/6 Strength as of 12:00hrs*
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HQ Alpha 1/6	37	39	94.87%*
1 PL Alpha 1/6	38	55	69.09%*
2 PL Alpha 1/6	47	55	85.45%*
3 PL Alpha 1/6	51	55	92.73%*
Total Strength			84.80%*
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Aviation Combat Element*
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1 x AH-1W  Super Cobra x2  HMLA-167 "Warriors" MCAS New River, Jacksonville, NC crew of 2*
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1 x UAV Shadow x1 VMU-2 "Night Owls" MCAS Cherry Point, NC  crew of 1*
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A. ENEMY FORCES*
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The number of remaining Taliban fighters is unknown.*
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B. MISSION*
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Alpha Company 1/6 Marines "Apaches" conducts mop up operations after securing Objective Beyonce, the "alsuuq al markawz" and Objective Jay-Z the stores and warehouses in the AO to provide freedom of movement.*
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C.  EXECUTION*
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Commander's Intent: NLT 12:00 hours, Alpha 1/6 will commence actions to clear the AO of Taliban fighters. 2nd Lt  Richardson's 3rd platoon to push the Taliban out of the area bounded north by the irrigation canal, east to the dirt road, south to the Arden Gate, and west to Compound 50.`Taniguichi's 1st platoon will establish perimeter defense extending south from the Arden Gate ,through the Central Market, to Compound 70, west to the compounds adjacent to the grass fields, and east to the dirt road.  His 2nd platoon will establish perimeter defense at Compound 80 extending west to the grass fields and east to the dirt road. He has tasked his Engineers to clear the AO of mines, booby traps, and IEDs.*
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D. CONCEPT OF THE OPERATION*
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1. Maneuver: This is an Urban Operation (UO) conducted to clear the AO of any remaining Taliban forces.*
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2. Fires: No in-direct fires are available.*
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3. Close Air Support: A Super Cobra x2  HMLA-167 "Warriors" from MCAS New River, Jacksonville will provide CAS as directed by Taniguichi using canon and rocket fire.*
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E. COMMAND/SIGNAL*
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Captain Gary Taniguchi, CO Alpha Company 1st Btn 6th Marines is the mission CIC.*
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