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
Opposing Force Threat Tactics Course
TRADOC G2 Opposing Force (OPFOR) Threat Tactics Course
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 wish I had this before our last training rotation.”
-CPT A., 25th INF DIV
“I feel so much more confident about my ECOAs!”
-SGT H., Ft. Bragg
“I have a much better understanding of what
I’ve been doing for years.”
I’ve been doing for years.”
-LTC R., Ft. Benning
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