TRADOC G2 Opposing Force (OPFOR) Threat Tactics Course
Portray a doctrinal, uncooperative adversary to provide better challenges in training
Leverage the functional framework as a lens to understand real-world adversaries and events
The Opposing Force (OPFOR) Threats Tactics Course (TTC) provides foundational instruction on OPFOR concepts and capabilities using functional tactic – a framework for tactical best-practices.
The course leverages computer-based resources, subject matter experts, real-world case studies, and hands-on practical exercises to train and educate students on tactical best practices that provide a realistic, challenging adversary as required* for U.S. Army training events.
This course is presented by the proponents of the OPFOR doctrinal products and Operational Environment (OE), the TRADOC G-2 Operational Environment and Threats Integration Directorate (OETA).
The focus is helping your personnel understand and apply a hybrid OPFOR threat, based on best practices representing a mix of conventional forces and irregular actors with a range of capabilities – analogous to actual worldwide adversaries.
*Enables OPFOR to meet regulatory requirements as outlined in AR 350-2, TR 10-5-1, TR 350-70.
- OPFOR Mindset, “Non-Blue” Thinking
- Doctrinal Foundations, Products, Tools
- Strategic Environment Impacts
- Functional Tactics & Analysis
I’ve been doing for years.”
Delivered in Two Phases
Online Computer-Based Training
- Fundamentals, OPFOR mindset, Selected Tactics
- Approx. 8 hours
- Always available, Open to ALL!
Resources
- TTC Brochure: Click to download
- OE Portal: Downloads and interactive products on China, Russia, more!
- TTC Student Supplement:
PDF Download Online Version
SME-Led Instruction
- 4-Day, Foundry-funded MTT
- OPFOR preferences and discussions
- Group drills, exercises
- Subject-matter expert coaching
Scheduling Priority
- CTC personnel in preparation for TRADOC accreditation visits
- U.S. Army Centers of Excellence
- Rotation Training Unit (RTU) in preparation window for CTC/other major training event
- Unit/element professional development request
UPCOMING STUDENTS
- Complete the Phase 1 BEFORE class!
Go to JKO and search for “OPFOR” - Read these:
- Changing Character of Future Warfare Pgs 3-12
- The OE (2021-2030). Pgs 4-5, 8-9, 23-27
- Organizers: Please review these best-practice instructions.
Find out more/Request MTT: Mr. Kristin Lechowicz (DAC), Course Manager (kristin.d.lechowicz.civ@army.mil)
Foundry Information: School: 144, Course: AS327
TARGET AUDIENCES
- OPFOR personnel: Accurate portrayal of doctrinal behaviors.
- Exercise/Scenario Developers. More variety, challenge, and options for RTU Commanders.
- G2/S2s Analysts: Better ECOA development & improved IPB.
- Intel Community. Understanding of training linkage with real-world analysis.
- Multi-service & International Partners: Understanding and mentoring for coordination, implementation.
The TTC is not:
- Intelligence threat training
…but discussions include conceptual linkage w/real world threats & events - IPB training
…but enhances & nests within existing IPB processes - Passive, “receive only” training
…students are hands-on with SME coaching to really absorb the concepts
OPFOR: Being bad to make the great better