The Defense of Jisr al-DoreaaThe Defense of Jisr al-DoreaaIPBIPB

PurposePurpose

This analysis was prepared based on requests for additional IPB

when conducting training using the scenario in the book. This basic analysis is not in any way designed to restrict the flexibility of instructors in their use of the scenario. The limited IPB given to

LT Connors in the book was done intentionally to highlight the difficulties involved in developing an awareness of your zone and

the importance of reconnaissance.

Instructors can use this document to build a more in depth scenario and should adjust it as necessary to achieve their

training objectives.

Define the Battlefield Define the Battlefield EnvironmentEnvironment

Area of OperationsArea of Operations

Describe the Battlefield EffectsDescribe the Battlefield Effects

Observations/Fields of Fire-

Avenues of Approach

Key Terrain

Obstacles

Cover and Concealment

OAKOC is covered in the text in dreams one and two

ASCOPE AnalysisASCOPE Analysis

Areas

Structures

Capabilities

Organizations

People

Events

Political Situation al-DoreaaPolitical Situation al-Doreaa

Iraqiya Party

Da'wa al-Islamiya Party

Mixed

*Note 1: The provincial capital with its associated offices for education, sanitation and power are located in a city to the north of al-Doreaa. The governor has visited the village twice in the last two years.

Mayor’s House

School has been used to hold political events and elections

Religious Affiliation al-DoreaaReligious Affiliation al-Doreaa

Sunni

Shia

Mixed

*Note 1: The remainder of 1st Platoon’s zone is Shia. The nearest Shia mosque is just north of 1st Platoon’s zone.*Note 2: al-Dorreaa does not have a history of sectarian violence and in fact has some intermarriage between Shia and Sunni families. Sunni’s however remain the minority within the region with al-Doreaa being one of the few nearby majority Sunni populations.

Sunni Mosque

Tribal Affiliation al-DoreaaTribal Affiliation al-Doreaa

Jabori

Shammary

Mixed

*Note: -There are also two families of the Dulami tribe in the village

-The remainder of 1st Platoon’s zone is Shammary

Trade and CommerceTrade and Commerce

Al-Doreaa is a largely agricultural community with some small shop owners selling associated goods and equipment. The main crops are sunflowers, fish farming, and dates. There is also substantial fishing on the river. Route Truman is used by locals on the west side of the river to

SWEAT Assessment for Al-DoreaaSWEAT Assessment for Al-Doreaa

Clinic

Water Pump

School

Power Lines

SWEAT Assessment for Al-DoreaaSWEAT Assessment for Al-Doreaa

Sewage- The sewage system in al-Doreaa is not connected to a water treatment plant. Some buildings have rudimentary plumbing that runs out to drainage ditches in the neighboring fields. Water- There is one water pump for the village that delivers water treated at a small water treatment facility to the north. Many villagers use water from the river or irrigation system. Farmers use an ad hoc system of water pumps to bring water from the river to their fields.Electricity- 50-60% of the buildings in the village have power. Electricity is illegally wired from power lines that run along route Adams. Private individuals who own large generators allow neighbors to run small power lines to their generators for a weekly fee. Most cooking is done with gas stoves connected to propane tanks that are replaced by a local vendor who passes through the town several times a week. Academics- There is one school in the village that serves al-Doreaa and the surrounding area. The school lacks proper desks and supplies. School is in session throughout the academic school year.Trash- Once a week a truck from the provincial trash service picks up trash from a consolidation point. The truck does not arrive consistently and trash is prevalent in many parts of the village leading to health concerns.Medical-There is a small clinic in the village but it has no medical supplies and does not have a doctor or nurse. The clinic has been unused since the local doctor left before the invasion in 2003.

OrganizationOrganization

• Organizations w/in the community– Official Government Agency (OGA): USAID has

ongoing assessments of the area focused on economic development and basic needs.

– Media: No media based out of al-Doreaa however, media often passes through the region.

PeoplePeople

• Shieks• Tribal Leaders• City Council Leaders (NAC/DAC)• Professionals (Doctors, Lawyers, teachers)• Muktars• Imams• Displaced People “Squatters”

Enemy COAsEnemy COAs

MLCOA- Shia insurgent groups will remain inactive in 1st Platoon’s zone due to the large Sunni population. Radical Shia individuals or small groups may use relatives’ houses when passing through the zone. Sunni insurgents will continue harassing attacks including IEDs, ambushes and sniper attacks to limit coalition freedom or maneuver and expand their control of the zone.

MDCOA- Local Sunni insurgents combine with foreign fighters and regional groups to execute large scale attacks on coalition forces. These attacks could include complex ambushes or attacks to destroy isolated elements and VBIED attacks on vulnerable targets.

Enemy DispositionEnemy Disposition

Al-Dorrea Cell support zone

Equipment/supplies/reinforcements Western side of the river. Transported by boat or over the bridge

Cache

Cache

Equipment/supplies/reinforcements from Baghdad

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