DW6-Al Qaeda Connection**

US/Mexico (Side 1) vs. Drug Cartel (Side 2)**

West of Nuevo Laredo, Mexico*
September 14, 2005*
Turns: 20*
Scenario Size: Small**

TERRAIN AND WEATHER:*
Terrain is primarily low rolling scrub covered hills with moderate tree cover. The area is criss-crossed with ditches (some man made). The occasional building can be found in the engagement area. Weather is overcast and it is night so visibility is only about 200 meters.**

1.__SITUATION:*
Recent operations have uncovered maps of an Al Qaeda re-supply point in your sector and you are directed to recon the suspected area under cover of darkness. If you uncover munitions, there is a flight of B-52's standing by for your use.**

__a. Enemy Forces:*
S2 has no information on supposed Al Qaeda forces operating in Mexico so it will be up to you and your men see what you can uncover.**

__b. Friendly Forces:*
1 Plt, A Co, 2nd Bn, 142 Rgt, 36th Div (Texas NG)*
2 Sqd, D Co, 9th Rgr Bn**

__c. Attachments/Detachments:*
Texas National Guard UAV*
Flight of B-52's**

2.__MISSION:*
Move East and seek out the hidden Al Qaeda ammunition depot (refer to map for graphics overlay). Eliminate any encountered enemy forces and secure the area for extensive mopping up operations set to start after sunrise.**

3.__EXECUTION:*
1st Platoon will form up and move to the East until contact is made. No Artillery is available.**

4.__SERVICE SUPPORT:*
Refuel and rearming will be conducted once the mission is declared complete.**

5.__COMMAND AND SIGNAL:*
1st Lt Jones is overall CIC of the operation.*
