Culmination AssignmentIn this assignment you will put together all that you have studied so far in class.The task: In a well written essay, create a plan to accomplish the following mission. The essay MUST incorporate lessons you have learned through your study of the principles of war, Sun Tzu’s teachings and your study of types of military units and their missions.The mission is posted on the class web page. A discussion board has been established so all members may collaborate and share ideas. Each student is expected to contribute at least one item of solid, meaningful (and grammatically correct) information to the discussion board.Each student will, however, create their own plan in the end.The final plan is due on _____________________

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The SituationThe nation of Carjakistan has launched and or supported a series of deadly terrorist attacks against US civilians and military installations in neighboring countries. The Carjakistan dictator, Premier FinniganBeginagan, has announced that his nation is on the verge of creating “the mother of all chemical weapons” and has stated that his first target will be “the cities of the Imperialist Americans.” The President and Congress have authorized an invasion of Carjakistan in order to topple the Beginagan government and destroy his ability to create these WMDs. There is a known resistance group, called the Beginagan Liberation Taskforce (BLT), operating in the dense forest region west of the capital. They are rather unorganized / ill trained and lightly equipped, but dedicated to getting rid of dictator Beginagan’s repressive regimeThe US Ambassador, after delivering a message to the mercurial leader of Carjakistan, was arrested and placed under guard at the infamous La Boehme prison. Beginagan has announced that he may execute the ambassador if the US does not “back down like the dogs they are.”

MissionUS Western Command will conduct a forced entry of Carjakistan NLT 16Nov 2009 and, in conjunction with other Allied Forces, undertake operations aimed at the heart of the Carjakistan regime and the destruction of her armed forces and WMDs.Key Tasks Seize and secure adequate landing beaches and ports areas that will facilitate the landing of follow on forces for further operations against the enemy. Immediately move to capture the capital city of Bugatti in order to effect regime change and locate WMD research facilities believed to be in the city.Destroy Carjaki forces that threaten the accomplishment of the operation.Liberate the US Ambassador.Conduct the campaign in a manner consistent with the laws of war to include the limitation, in as much as possible, of damage and destruction to the civilian population and infrastructure.Oh, and for the record – yes, orders usually do sound like this

Ground Units Available1 Navy Seal Team1 Delta Force Team1 Special Forces A-Team1 Marine Corps Brigade(3 battalions)1 Airborne Brigade (3 battalions)1 Air-Assault Battalion1 Ranger Battalion1 Armored Brigade (3 Bns)1 U.S. Mechanized Infantry Brigade (3 Bns)1 British Territorial MechInfBde (2 Bns)1 Light Infantry Brigade (2 Bns)2 Stryker Battalions (Motorized Infantry)Deltal ll ll ll ll ll lRNGRllllllllllllllllllllllllllBrBrSEAL

Naval and Air Units Available(will not be shown on map)1 British Aircraft Battle Group with a Tactical Fighter/Bomber Squadron (can destroy / damage 3 point / specific targets)1 Strategic Bomber Squadron: Can flatten one really big target1 U.S.AttackSubmarineUS Naval Amphibious and transport shipping containing all of the Marine and Army Armor / Mech /Motorized forces for the invasion, as well as their supplies.

Principles of War to Use in the Mission

Concepts from Sun Tzu to Use

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