Training - Fire Team Leader Scenario: Secure the Cache

Objective

BLUFOR must locate and secure a mock supply cache (e.g., a box with “food” or “ammo”) and return it to a starting point before OPFOR captures it. For this scenario, OPFOR is considered a superior-sized element, regardless of the number of people on OPFOR.

BLUFOR should be allowed to reach their objective, unless otherwise modifying scenario.

As part of the scenario, BLUFOR will destroy all OPFOR resistance and then recover the supplies. This triggers an OPFOR reinforcement after a time period to simulate a superior force coming to support OPFOR.

Duration

• 25 minutes gameplay / time limit
• 5 minutes AAR (timebox to maximize reps)

OPFOR Rules

This scenario is designed to build up BLUFOR skillset on locating and securing an objective item, and bringing it back to BLUFOR starting position, while under pressure and stress of being pursued by OPFOR.

By design, BLUFOR should always win, unless specifically modifying for harder difficulty (e.g. after experience running this multiple times).

• MAY run full-auto, regardless of weapon platform
• SHOULD only run semi-auto unless turning pressure up or forcing BLUFOR to move if stuck

Team Size

1–4 players guarding the cache (50 meters from start) or moving to intercept.

Hit Rules

• TQ via buddy-aid if available, otherwise self-aid
• Must retreat and break visual contact before continuing pursuit and engagement
• Unlimited lives/respawns

Instructions

• OPFOR is allowed unlimited ammo, magazine capacity, reloads if necessary, to maintain pressure on BLUFOR
• OPFOR should continue keeping pressure on and off while BLUFOR moves to their objective
• Ease up on pressure/contact to allow BLUFOR to successfully reach objective
• OPFOR should react to suppressing fire by BLUFOR, taking cover or retreating
• OPFOR may need to purposely avoid accuracy while keeping pressure on BLUFOR to keep them moving, while avoiding wiping them out (with default rules)
• OPFOR should push harder with fire rate and accuracy if BLUFOR seems to be stuck, not moving/reacting, frozen, not making decisions
• OPFOR should avoid killing off more than one BLUFOR per fire team
• Scalability: 1 OPFOR guarding passively (easier), 4 actively patrolling (harder).
• No OPFOR revives are allowed until BLUFOR has retrieved the cache
• OPFOR must provide a 2-minute headstart for BLUFOR to begin their movement back to starting point once they have secured the cache before beginning pursuit / harrassment
• OPFOR should pursue BLUFOR after they acquire the cache and begin their movement back to starting point

BLUFOR Rules

This scenario is designed for BLUFOR to be on a patrol or generally traveling towards a position, when ambushed by OPFOR. They should react to contact, break contact, and retreat to the safe zone objective point, while dealing with casualty under fire if team members are hit by OPFOR.

• BLUFOR has 20-minute time limit to reach the safe point with all of their team members (play by ear, if the mission is going well then let the time go)
• BLUFOR has limited ammo (mid-cap mags loaded with close to 30 BBs, with maximum 210 BBs per player, to simulate combat loadout and force reloads)
• One BLUFOR player carries a mock “critical supply” (e.g., a backpack) that must reach the safe point.

Hit Rules

• Casualties are revived using TQ application by medic role or buddy aid if no medic role assigned
• Single hit to arm/leg MAY be self-aid, multiple hits or torso/head must be medic or buddy aid. ALL are addressed with a TQ. If hit to arm/leg, apply TQ to hit appendage, otherwise pick a limb for other hits (e.g. a hit to right arm, TQ must be applied to right arm, but a hit to torso may have TQ applied to any limb)
• Every team member may be revived two times (by use of arm bands)

Leadership Skills Trained

• Tactical Competence: Plan approach and defense of the cache.
• Empowerment: Assign roles like scout or carrier based on skills.
• Integrity/Trust: Fairly assign risky tasks (e.g., point position).
• Communication: Clearly assign sectors and objectives.

BLUEFOR Execution

• The leader plans a stealthy approach or direct assault, assigns roles, and briefs the team.
• The leader adjusts tactics if OPFOR engages, ensuring the cache returns safely.
• AAR: Evaluate planning, role delegation, and resource protection.

ENDEX

Once BLUFOR reaches the objective point, with time left on the click, radio in all participants to rally up at the objective point for the 5-minute AAR.