Cascade Peak 00
(WFX)
Analysis of the Area of
Operations
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Agenda
• Theater of Operations
Pacifica
• Weather
Scripted during WFX
Real-world, no impact on operations
• Terrain
OCOKA Factors
• Summary
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Theater of
Operations
Eastland
Pacifica
SouthEast Asia
•Countries of Influence
•Long standing ethnic
divisions.
Sulu Sea
Islands
•Control of Natural
resources
Surran
Pacifica
LUZON
• Archipelago w/over 7,100
islands; 2,000 inhabited;
Manila is the capital and
seat of government.
Manila
• Divided into three
regions: Visayas,
Mindanao and Luzon;
Luzon is the largest island
in Pacifica
VISAYAS
• Supportive of US
presence.
• Equitable access to
natural resources
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MINDANAO
Weather - Region
October Climatology
Monsoon
Transition
Ceilings <600 FT
Visibility <2 NM
10% Frequency
Tropical Cyclone
Tracks - avg # per month
12 Ft Seas
10% Frequency
Primary Low Track
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Gale Wind
10% Frequency
PACIFICA
Weather Information for Philippines
Data Based on Manila
Temperatures
Avg High
86
Avg Low
80
Temperatures
Max High 95
Max Low
55
October Climatology
Precipitation
Winds
Rain
North
Greater Than 90%
Avg 7.8 inches
Avg 17 days/mo
Thunderstroms 3 day
@ 5 knots
10-15 October
Climatology Extremes
Precipitation
Winds
Rain
Max 17.4 inches
Min 0.8 inches
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Moon Phase
47 Knots
Weather Effects
AMBER: MODERATE DEGRADATION
RED: SEVERE DEGRADATION
October Climatology
15-18
18-21
21-24
TACTICAL RECON
C
C
C
UAV - Hunter
C
C
C
UAV - Predator
C
C
C
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
T
T
T
OPERATIONS
06-09
09-12
12-15
T=TEMPERATURE V=VISIBILITY C=CEILING
W=WIND
P=PERCIPITATION
00-03
03-06
COMMENTS
EAC RECON
I
N
T
E
L
Transitional period between
Northeast and Southwest
Monsoons. Northeast
Monsoons provides favorible
weather for operations with
decreased rain and
thuderstorms. Southwest
Monsoon brings extended
periods of rain with frequent
thunderstorms. Also during
the transitional period
Tropical Cyclone frequency
increases.
GROUND RECON
MANEUVERABILITY
(ARMOR/INFANTRY)
A
V
I
A
T
I
O
N
HELO, CAS (A-10), AI (Vis
Deliveries), C-130 (NonAWADS)
CAS (Non A-10)
AI (RADAR Deliveries), C-130
(AWADS)
AIRBORNE OPS
ARTILLERY / AIR DEFENSE
ENGINEERS
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EO (Laser/Thermal)
MOPP IV
T
T
T
T
Area of
Operations
• Luzon is characterized
by volcanic interior
mountains with coastal
areas of flat lowlands;
104,683 sq km
• Central plain is
population center and
rice producing area
Philippine
Sea
South China
Sea
210 km
Baguio
Dagupan
•UN brokered cease fire
agreement creation of
Northern and Southern
ZOS. UNFORPAC
initiates Peace Keeping
Operations.
Zone of Separation
Angeles
Manila
Zone of Separation
530 km
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Babuyan
Channel
Luzon
Terrain
Babuyan
Channel
Luzon
• Dominated by
mountains, ridges, deep
gorges and volcanoes
• Elevations range from
50m in the Central
Plains to 2,800m in the
Cordillero Central
Ranges.
Philippine
Sea
South China
Sea
Baguio
Dagupan
• Subject to volcanic
eruptions, earthquakes
and landslides
Zone of Separation
Pinatubo
Angeles
Manila
Zone of Separation
Mayon
125km SE
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Volcano
Taal
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Terrain
2
3
1
2
3
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4
4
Scale: 1 : 2,500,000
Hydrology
CAGAYAN RIVER
•Lakes
Laguna De Bay and Lake
Taal constrict maneuver
south of Manila
South China
Sea
ABRA RIVER
•Dams
Pantabangan Reservoir
•Rivers
AGNO RIVER
PANTABANGAN
RESERVOIR
Philippine
Sea
Three primary rivers within
the AO
• Tributaries
Numerous tributaries within
the central plain, all of which
are fordable
Manila
LAGUNA DE BAY
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LAKE TAAL
Scale: 1 : 3,000,000
Man Made
Features
South China
Sea
HWY 3
• Roads
Three highways support
fast movement (HWYs 3, 5,
and 1)
Tarlac
•Cities
Angeles City
Manila
1,728,000
Angeles City 285,000
Tarlac
230,000
HWY 5
Philippine
Sea
Manila
HWY 1
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Airfields and
Port Facilities
• Airports
Clark Airbase (C-5)
Baguio (C-5)
Subic Bay (C-5)
Scale: 1 : 3,000,000
CLAVERIA
APARRI
PORT IRENE
South
China
Sea
Philippine
Sea
SAN FERNANDO
• Port Facilities
San Fernando (LST
Ramps)
BAGUIO
CLARK AB
• Cities with enhanced
air and water port
capabilities
Aparri (C-5; large tonnage
capability)
Manila (C-5, RO/RO)
BASA
SUBIC BAY
MARIVELES
BATANGAS
SANGLEY POINT
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MANILA
LEGASPI
Areas of Focus
Luzon
Scale: 1 : 3,000,000
IV
•Area I- Central Plains
I Corps close operations.
•Area II- Manila
Command and Control (C2)
node for the Island. Primary
link between I Corps close
and rear operations.
HWY 3
South
China
Sea
HWY 5
I
Zone of
Separation
•Area III- Southern Luzon
Southern ZOS and I Corps
rear area operations.
•Area IV- Northern Luzon
C2 node for OPFOR;
expected follow-on forces
will advance from this area.
I Corps deep operations
area.
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Philippine
Sea
Zone of
Separation
Manila
II
III
Scale: 1 : 750,000
Area I
Central Plains
K07
• Observations/Fields of Fire
Unaffected due to low profiles of
mountains.
K09
•Cover/Concealment
Dikes, levees, and rice field embankments will offer some C/C.
K08
AGNO RIVER
• Obstacles
Crossing sites along the Agno; Built-up
areas, elevated roads, dikes, and
embankments will hinder tactical
movement.
•Key Terrain
K7-K8 Points where routes exit
mountains into central plains
K9-Port facilities near Dagupan city
K10-Hwy 3 and 5 route junction
K11-Port of Subic Bay
• Avenues of Approach
Two major routes with supporting lateral road networks; This area will
support the maneuvers of two divisions
abreast.
K
21
Key Terrain
AA2
Zone of
Separation
HWY 5
HWY 3
K11
K10
PANTABANGAN
RESERVOIR
HWY 3
Area II
Manila
Scale: 1 : 175,000
• Observations/Fields of Fire
Limited by large built up area.
• Cover/Concealment
K12
The built up areas offer good C/C;
Elevated roads offer good cover.
K13
• Obstacles
City offers no easy ingress or egress
route; Laguna De Bay causes N-S
movement to be channeled towards
Manila Bay.
MANILA
•Key Terrain
K12-K15-Routes that enter and exit
the city
K16-Port facilities within Manila Bay
K17-Route segments 303 that act as
a by-pass
K18-Route junction for Hwys 3 and 1
303
K15
• Avenues of Approach
One major route that moves N-S
around the city, can support a BN
at a time.
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K
LAGUNA DE BAY
-10kmKey Terrain
K14
HWY 1
Scale: 1 : 500,000
Area III
Southern Luzon
MANILA
• Observations/Fields of Fire
Mountains provide good observation
along routes in the valley.
•Cover/Concealment
LAGUNA DE BAY
K20
K19
Hills provide limited C/C.
• Obstacles
Lake Taal and Laguna De Bay(LDB)
channel movement into a narrow
corridors; Mt Bunahoa.
K21
•Key Terrain
K19-Rte 21 around LDB
K20-Hwy 1 around LDB
K21-Mt Maquiling
K22-High grounds Mt Bunahoa de Luban
K23-San Pablo City
K24-Port facilities near the City of
Batangas
Avenues of Approach
K23
K
K22
HWY 1
LAKE TAAL
Unrestricted for insurgent Co(-) sized
elements.
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Zone of
Separation
Key Terrain
K24
Area IV
Northern Luzon
Scale: 1 : 2,500,000
AA1
South
China
Sea
K01
•Observations/Fields of Fire
Mountains provide good observation along
routes in the valleys; sparse vegetation
with isolated areas of dense forestation.
•Cover/Concealment
Hills provide limited C/C.
TUGUEGARAO
K02
HWY 3
K03
•Obstacles
HWY 5
The Sierra Madre and Cordillera Mountain
Ranges. Crossing sites along the
Cagayan and Abra rivers.
•Key Terrain
K1-Port of Aparri
AA2
K04
K2-City of Tuguegarao
K3-Port of Vigan
K4-Port of San Fernando
K5-Choke point near city of Cordon
K6-Lateral roads between Hwys 3 and 11
•Avenues of Approach
Road network will support two regimental
size avenues along very restricted terrain.
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AA1
K
Key Terrain
K05
K06
Philippine
Sea
Summary
• Tropical weather patterns
October is during the wet season
• Country of Pacifca, AO is Luzon
Northern Area
Central Plains
Manila
Southern Area
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