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1- 509th MISSION Concept of Operation The 1st-509th is tasked to provide a variety of opposing force units during training rotations at JRTC. Low Intensity Phase During low intensity phases of the rotations, they fight as the Cortinian Liberation Front (CLF) main force (guerilla) units, Leesville Urban Group (LUG) terrorist cells and special operations forces from the Atlantican People's Special Operations Command (PSOC). The CLF guerrillas are well armed, well trained uniformed forces attempting to "liberate" the local population from the Cortinian Government. The LUGs, wearing civilian clothes, establish operational cells intermingled among the population, in order to identify and target key personnel, equipment or facilities. During the LIC phase, the PSOC detachments insert by airborne assault or helicopter insertion in order to train the CLF guerrillas, resupply the guerrillas or conduct unilateral attacks on key systems according to the desires of the Atlantican gorvernment and military. Finally, during the LIC phase, the PDRA resupplies the CLF units using either helicopters delivering mortar rounds, mines, missles and small arms ammunition to small secure LZs in the area, or AN-2 Colt delivered bundle drops. Mid Intensity Phase When the rotation progresses to a mid intensity fight, the 1st-509th (AIR) changes roles and fights as motorized infantry, mechanized infantry, tank forces, PSOC detachments and terrorists. The PSOC detachments will insert by airborne assault or helicopter insertion into the rear areas in order to disrupt rear area activities, while the terrorists continue to target other key systems. A majority of the battalion, often augmented by additional infantry augmentees as well as calvary troops from 2nd ACR, will fight as a Motorized Infantry Brigade (MIB). The MIB is often given the mission to attack, in order to destroy the defending US forces. The MIB can also be given the mission of defending key terrain. During the mid-intensity phase, the 1st- 509th (AIR) is supported by both fixed wing and helicopters providing CAS and interdiction, as well as an extensive array of air defense weapons, including ZSU 23-4, SA-8s and SA-9s. Military Operations in Urban Terrain Phase After the completion of the mid intensity phase, the 509th transitions to the MOUT phase. This phase is conducted at the Shugart-Gordon complex. It is a defense in a three dimensional terrain. Civilians on the battlefield are integrated into the scenario by using them as shields for sensitive areas and as targetting dilemmas for the aggressor. Counterrecon, obstacles, indirect fire, and ADA assets are integrated and brought to bear upon the invasion force in order to make it difficult for the force to enter the MOUT complex. 1- 509 Mission/// 1- 509 Organization/// 1- 509 History/// Phone/POC List/// OPFOR Uniform/// OPFOR Aircraft/// OPFOR Equipment/// Back to Home Page/// 07/16/01