ranger7 Posted April 4, 2000 Share Posted April 4, 2000 Can anyone recommend a book on modern battlefield tactics and doctrine? I'm new to Tacops, and I think it's a great game, but I'd like more information on correct battle formations. Is there a Dummies guide to Modern Combat? Thanks! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmaidhof Posted April 4, 2000 Share Posted April 4, 2000 You can check out: http://call.army.mil/call/spc_sdy/hickey/hickey1.htm It is a comprehensive text on company/team offensive armored/mechanized tactics. It has been an interesting read. There is also Major Holdridge's Military Refrence Library compilation on US FM's and TM's (Hey Major, where are the FMFMs?) ------------------ Semper Fi, Pete mar03 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MajorH Posted April 4, 2000 Share Posted April 4, 2000 >There is also Major Holdridge's Military >Refrence Library compilation on US FM's and >TM's (Hey Major, where are the FMFMs?) The Marine Corps often places a copyright claim on behalf of itself or the Secretary of the Navy in its publications. It is my understanding that such a claim in a publicly funded document is unenforceable against U.S. citizens but I haven't wanted to risk time, energy, or money to test it. ------------------ Best regards, Major H majorh@mac.com 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scout_42MDP Posted April 4, 2000 Share Posted April 4, 2000 I think for a beginner on modern tactics, "Team Yankee" and "Sword Point" both by Harold Coyle would be a good start. Although they are fiction, Coyle is(or was at least) an Army officer and has pretty good insight into combat. The best example out of the two books is a light airborne division getting overun in the desert by Soviet mechanized forces. Try putting an all infantry and ATGM unit in the open in TACOPS against a motor rifle regiment with Arty support and see what happens. Scouts Out! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schott Posted April 6, 2000 Share Posted April 6, 2000 I've thought of a scenario comparable to this one. Here's how it goes. An OPFOR mechanized unit is spotted moving toward an important, yet relatively undefended area. A comparable force cannot be brought up for some time, so an air-mobile unit is used to delay the OPFOR advance. I envision using infantry brought in via copter and a bunch of air support to keep a certain percentage of the OPFOR force from exiting. Is there a TacOps scenario that does this? Does it sound realistic? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scout_42MDP Posted April 6, 2000 Share Posted April 6, 2000 Sounds very realistic. Classic air assault delay mission. That's what the 82nd and 101st divisions are for. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasoncawley Posted April 7, 2000 Share Posted April 7, 2000 Gentlemen: I think you should try Task Force Harper, or Henson (Marines and Army respectively). That is the basic set-up. Light rifle battalion, deployed to block a mot. rifle regiment via helos, with some gunship support, air support, fire support etc. Limited helos for the lift. They also throw in a limited number of tanks (a company) to reinforce the defense after 30 minutes (in Henson, also one mech inf platoon). Harder to run sequential ambushes without armored lift, and the helos (while great for an initial deployment obviously) don't reposition guys as easily if their positions are already "hot". Basically, because they don't hide in and pass through woods (etc) so easily. With the tank company in support, though, you can "drive" people around somewhat. The flip side of that "harder" is the gunships can really ruin part of the opfor advance, in an awful hurry - pretty much wherever you need it. Just don't run them so close the SAMs get them. The extra, vehicle ATGMs are in the air instead of on Bradleys. The total weapons available are about the same. Sincerely, Jason Cawley 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MajorH Posted April 7, 2000 Share Posted April 7, 2000 Harper and Henson are good. Another smallish scenario with a similar theme is Task Force Davis. A US Army armored cavalry troop has occupied three key bridges over a wadi complex, deep in enemy territory. Their mission is to hold these bridges for the rest of the division, approximately one hour behind them. OPFOR is aware of this incursion, and is mounting a counterattack to retake the bridges, before the US armored division can arrive. A second US armored cavalry troop with helicopter support is on the way as reinforcements for the defense. MISSIONS: US - Clear and occupy Objective A. US wins if there are no OPFOR units inside Objective A at the end of 60 minutes. OPFOR - Clear and occupy Objective A. OPFOR wins if there are no US units inside Objective A at the end of 60 minutes. ORDER OF BATTLE: US 1 x Armored Cavalry Troop 1 x Armored Cavalry Troop 1 x Air Defense Platoon 2 x AH64 AT helicopters OPFOR Motorized Rifle Battalion (+) (BMP) Tank Battalion ------------------ Best regards, Major H majorh@mac.com [This message has been edited by MajorH (edited 04-07-2000).] 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MajorH Posted April 7, 2000 Share Posted April 7, 2000 For experienced players who have a good chunk of time to invest ... Task Force Mizokami A US Brigade consisting of an armored cavalry regiment (-) and two airborne (air assault) battalions has successfully penetrated and flanked OPFOR's forward line of troops. The Brigade has swung North and is about to conduct a deep spoiling attack to seize and block a major OPFOR line of communication that runs East to West through an industrialized, gently sloping valley. The valley forms a natural chokepoint for several important roads and rail lines. The valley also contains an airfield, several important factory/warehouse complexes, a POL depot, a railroad repair facility, and a power plant. Garrisoned in the valley is a mixed battalion consisting of small regular army units, reserve light infantry units, and militia units. Each major facility has a permanent, platoon sized detachment of reserve light infantry or militia for local security. US intelligence has pinpointed the garrisons' primary positions, however up to twenty percent of their personnel are often on foot patrol or otherwise away from their facility. A regular army Motorized Rifle Company (BTR) is billeted at the Northeast end of the valley. Its BTRs are the only armor currently in the valley. A motorized rifle battalion (BTR) is encamped fifteen kilometers off the eastern edge of map and can reinforce in one hour. The US brigade's original intent was to rapidly seize the valley with an air assault. The armored cavalry regiment was to arrive two hours later to set up a deliberate defense. The air assault is underway and has just entered the valley. However, moments ago US intelligence detected two moving motorized rifle regiments about sixty kilometers East of the valley. Signals intelligence indicates that the regiments intend to pass through the valley and then launch an attack through OPFOR's forward line of troops. The Regiments are moving on parallel routes and recon elements of both are expected to reach the Eastern edge of the map in about two hours. The US Brigade must continue its attack. MISSIONS: US - Clear Brigade objectives A through E. Block the valley. Prevent significant enemy forces from crossing the West edge of the map. OPFOR - Penetrate the US defense. Move at least 40 percent of original force across the Western edge of the map. ORDER OF BATTLE: US 0700: 2 x Airborne (Air Assault) Battalions (+) 0700: 1 x Air Cavalry Troop 0900: 1 x Armored Cavalry Squadron 0915: 1 x Armored Cavalry Squadron OPFOR 0700: Valley Garrison - Light Infantry Battalion Equivalent 0800: 1 x Motorized Rifle Battalion (BTR) 0900: 1 x Motorized Rifle Regiment (BTR) ------------------ Best regards, Major H majorh@mac.com 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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