Culmination Assignment• In this assignment you will put together all that you have studied so

far in class.• The task: In a well written essay, create a plan to accomplish the

following mission. The essay MUST incorporate lessons you have learned through your study of the principles of war, Sun Tzu’s teachings and your study of types of military units and their missions.

• The mission is posted on the class web page. A discussion board has been established so all members may collaborate and share ideas. Each student is expected to contribute at least one item of solid, meaningful (and grammatically correct) information to the discussion board.

• Each student will, however, create their own plan in the end.• The final plan is due on _____________________

The Situation• The nation of Cellfone has launched and or supported a series of deadly terrorist

attacks against US civilians and military installations in neighboring countries. The Cellfonian dictator, Premier Finnigan Beginagan, has announced that his nation is on the verge of creating “the mother of all chemical weapons” and has stated that his first target will be “the cities of the Imperialist Americans.” The President and Congress have authorized an invasion of Cellfone in order to topple the Beginagan government and destroy his ability to create these WMDs.

• There is a known resistance group, called the People’s Beginagan en’Jetison (PBnJ), operating in the dense forest region west of the capital. They are unorganized / ill trained and lightly equipped, but dedicated to getting rid of dictator Beginagan’s repressive regime

• The US Ambassador, after delivering a message to the mercurial leader of Cellfone, was arrested and placed under guard at the infamous La Boehme prison. Beginagan has announced that he may execute the ambassador if the US does not “back down like the dogs they are.”

Mission• US Western Command will conduct a forced entry of Cellfonia

NLT 31Oct 2008 and, in conjunction with other Allied Forces, undertake operations aimed at the heart of the Cellfonian regime and the destruction of her armed forces and WMDs.

• Key Tasks – Seize and secure adequate landing beaches and ports areas that will

facilitate the landing of follow on forces for further operations against the enemy.

– Immediately move to capture the capital city of Cellifopolis in order to effect regime change and locate WMD research facilities believed to be in the city.

– Destroy Cellfonian forces that threaten the accomplishment of the operation.

– Liberate the US Ambassador.– Conduct the campaign in a manner consistent with the laws of war to

include the limitation, in as much as possible, of damage and destruction to the civilian population and infrastructure.

Oh, and for the record – yes, orders usually do sound like this

Ground Units Available• 1 Navy Seal Team• 1 Delta Force Team• 1 Special Forces A-Team• 1 Marine Corps Brigade(3 battalions)• 1 Airborne Brigade (3 battalions)• 1 Air-Assault Battalion• 1 Ranger Battalion• 1 Armored Brigade (2 Bns)• 1 U.S. Mechanized Infantry Bde (2 Bns)• 1 British Territorial Mech Inf Bde (2 Bns)• 1 Light Infantry Battalion

– Currently in a staging area 200 miles away• 1 Stryker Battalion (motorized)

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• 1 British Aircraft Battle Group with a Tactical Fighter/Bomber Squadron (can destroy / damage 3 specific targets – not including units)

• 1 flight of B52 bombers (4 planes)• 1 U.S. Attack Submarine• US Naval Amphibious and transport shipping containing

equipment and personnel of the USMC and Army units.

Principles of War to Use in the Mission

Concepts from Sun Tzu to Use

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Weather ForecastDay Forecast Description

Precip chance

SaturdayNov 01

T-storms Hi: 91° Lo: 72°

Day: Chance of thunder with light rain showers. humidity 50%. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph.Night: Clear skies. Low 72F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph.

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SundayNov 02

T-storms Hi: 92° Lo: 72°

Day: Slight chance of thunder with light rain showers. humidity 50%. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph.Night: Clear skies. Low 72F. Winds light.

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20%

MondayNov 03

T-storms Hi: 91° Lo: 69°

Chance of thunder with moderate rain showers. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph.

40%

TuesdayNov 04

T-storms Hi: 86° Lo: 66°

Slight chance of thunder with light rain showers. High 86F and low 66F. Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph.

20%

WednesdayNov 05

Clear Hi: 86° Lo: 64°

Sunny skies. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph. 10%

ThursdayNov 06

Clear Hi: 86° Lo: 63°

Sunny skies. Low humidityNight: Clear skies. Low 72F. Winds light.

10%

FridayNov 07

Clear Hi: 84° Lo: 66°

Sunny skies. Low humidityNight: Clear skies. Low 72F. Winds light.

5%

SaturdayNov 08

Clear Hi: 84° Lo: 62°

Sunny skies. Night: clear – clouding up in early morning 5%

SundayNov 09

AM Rain Hi: 81° Lo: 60°

Drizzle. High 81F and low 60F. Night: Possible T-storms 25%

MondayNov 10

Clear Hi: 81° Lo: 62°

Sunny skies. High 81F and low 62F. 25%

  Advanced Good Acceptable Below Adequate Failure to Demonstrate Understanding

Use of Units

Demonstrates understanding of types of units and their missions. Addresses historical examples and explains purpose of use in this mission. Utilizes all information available to determine the correct use of units for each mission

Demonstrates understanding of units and missions and addresses their purpose and use in this mission

Demonstrates understanding of types of units and their missions

Demonstrates some understanding of units and missions, but does not adequately explain their purpose in this mission

Does not demonstrate understanding of units and missions

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Sun Tzu Demonstrates a thourough understanding of concepts illustrated by Sun Tzu thoughtfully states numerous instances in which they pertain to the current plan. Utilized all assets and information available to develop a cohesive plan that will be difficult if not impossible to defeat.

Demonstrates good understanding of concepts illustrated by Sun Tzu thoughtfully states some instances in which they pertain to the current plan.

Demonstrates some understanding of concepts illustrated by Sun Tzu and states some instances in which they pertain to the current plan though can be more fully developed

Demonstrates some understanding of concepts illustrated by Sun Tzu but can not explain how they pertain to the current plan.

Demonstrates little to no understanding of the basic concepts of warfare.

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Principles of War

Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the principles of war. Utilizes and explains each of the principles of war and how they are incorporated into the plan.

Demonstrates a thourough understanding of the principles of war. Utilizes and explains most of the principles of war and how they are incoporated into the plan.

Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of war. Utilizes and explains some of the principles of war and how they are incoporated into the plan.

Demonstrates some understanding of the principles of war but does not utilize and or explain how the principles of war and how they are incoporated into the plan.

Does not demonstrate an understanding of the principles of war or does not utilize and or explain how the principles of war and how they are incoporated into the plan.

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Neatness Demonstrates attention to detail and care for work. Shows high quality/ effort and time spent in the creation of the plan. Utilizes formal writing style. Excellent grammar and spelling.

Demonstrates care and effort. Work is generally neat. Utilized formal writing. A few errors in grammar or spelling.

Work can be neater. Work could demonstrate more effort or time. Some errors in formal writing style, grammar or spelling.

Work is rather sloppy. Numerous errors in grammar, spelling. Graphics are sloppy.

Work is unreadable or indecipherable. Graphics are indecipherable. Does not show time or effort.

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Blog Contributes numerous well thought out items to the blog. Demonstrates a helpful attitude towards fellow students to help them understand concepts of the mission. Brings good debate and ideas to the table. Writes in clear, concise and grammatically correct text.

Contributes well thought out items to the blog. Brings good debate and ideas to the table. Writes in clear, concise and grammatically correct text.

Contributes to the blog. Writes in grammatically correct text.

Contributes to the blog. Grammar and / or style of writing needs to be improved.

Does not contribute to the blog or does so in an unacceptable form. Shows disrespect to others. Grammar and / or style of writing needs to be improved.

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