DW4-Safe House Hit**

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

West of Nuevo Laredo, Mexico*
September 5, 2005*
Turns: 20*
Scenario Size: Medium**

TERRAIN AND WEATHER:*
Terrain is primarily low rolling scrub covered hills with light tree cover. Small villages occasionally dot the engagement area. Weather is clear with average visibility being about 1500 meters.**

1.__SITUATION:*
Drug Cartel forces have set up defensive positions in several adjoining towns. From here they will regroup, resupply and prepare for future operations. They will most likely have fortified many houses in the villages where they can hide against air or artillery attacks by US/Mexican forces.** 

__a. Enemy Forces:*
S2 estimates these to be about 1.5 - 2 heavily armed company size elements of Drug Cartel members. In addition, they may have had time to erect defensive obstacles and possibly IED's.**

__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:*
Mexican Federal Troops (Company)*
Local Mexican Security Force (Company)*
Texas National Guard UAV**

2.__MISSION:*
In coordination with Mexican Federal Troops and local Mexican Security forces, move to and occupy key villages and intersections along the main line of advance (refer to map for graphics overlay). Eliminate any encountered enemy forces.**

3.__EXECUTION:*
1st Platoon will be positioned on the right flank while the Mexican Security Forces move in from the left. Both will advance on line through the target area. Mexican Federal troops will approach from the South in an attempt to cut off any retreat by the forward Gang Forces. No Artillery is available.**

4.__SERVICE SUPPORT:*
Refuel and rearming will be conducted in local villages once the mission is declared complete. Encountered friendly civilians will be protected at all times and/or escorted out the combat zone.**

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