DW6-Counter Offensive**

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

West of Nuevo Laredo, Mexico*
September 9, 2005*
Turns: 20*
Scenario Size: Medium**

TERRAIN AND WEATHER:*
Terrain is primarily low rolling scrub covered hills with light tree cover. Weather is overcast but average visibility is still about 1800 meters.**

1.__SITUATION:*
Drug Cartel forces have been badly mauled by US and Mexican forces over the last couple of days. Many of them are hiding wherever they can until they can regroup. In order to keep up the pressure our forces will be conducting search and destroy missions to eliminate these stragglers.**

__a. Enemy Forces:*
S2 estimates these to be scattered remnants of Drug Cartel forces, maybe a company in size.**

__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:*
Local Mexican Security Forces (Company(-))**

2.__MISSION:*
Move to and secure the high ground/objectives assigned to you (refer to map for graphics overlay). Use the Mexican forces to flank the enemy and cut off their retreat. Eliminate all enemy forces encountered.**

3.__EXECUTION:*
Deploy 1st Platoon along the northern road so that the Mexican forces are located on your left flank. No Air or 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.*
