About This File
Overview.
The purpose of these Fictional Threat Templates is to provide a capable, realistic OPFOR task organization that can be rapidly placed into new scenarios to assist with mission creation. These templates may be edited as appropriate to provide the correct level of challenge for the intended tactical problem. While these formations may have similar aspects to real world military formations, they are not intended to accurately and exactly replicate any specific country's past, or current task organizations. These organizations are built based on formations from the Decisive Action Training Environment (DATE,) OPFOR force structure at US Army Combat Training Centers (CTCs,) and from the author's own imagination.
Current Content:
Donovia - Mechanized Infantry Battalion Detachment (BDET) - Action Element (Tier 2)
The idea behind this fictional template is to depict a Russian-style modern Battalion-sized element that can be readily incorporated into scenarios to present a capable and realistic OPFOR. The Donovian Mechanized Infantry BDET (Tier 2) is based around a BMP-3 and T-90 formation that has been designated as the Action Element of it's higher HQ, a Brigade Tactical Group (BTG). This element is expected to accomplish the BTG's primary task and purpose, and therefor has been task organized with additional attachments to increase its combat power to provide a perceived overmatch versus BLUFOR. For a greater (though less realistic) challenge, see the Tier 1 variant of this formation. The equipment within this unit template enables it to fight effectively during conditions of limited visibility.
Combat strength:
10x T-90
42x BMP-3
2x Hind-24V
3x YPR-765 prat
18x 2S35
6x 2S19
6x AT-14 Teams
3x AGM Teams
3x Mistral Teams
7x Scout Teams
5x FO Teams
32x LMG Teams
35x Rifle Teams
Organization:
1x Headquarters consisting of:
2x BMP-3s (Commander and Deputy Commander)
1x Heavy Recon Platoon consisting of:
3x BMP-3s with 3x Scout Teams and 3x AT-14 Teams
1x Light Recon Platoon consisting of:
1x Dingo 2A2 (12.7mm RWS) with 1x Scout Team
1x Attack Aviation Platoon consisting of:
2x Hind-24Vs
1x Support Platoon consisting of:
1x Ural-4320 Supply
1x Ural-4320 Repair
1x BMP-1 / Medic
3x Mechanized Infantry Companies consisting of:
1x BMP-3 (Commander)
3x Mechanized Infantry Platoons consisting of:
3x BMP-3s with 3x Rifle Teams and 3x LMG Teams
1x Support Platoon consisting of:
1x Ural-4320 Supply
1x Ural-4320 Repair
1x Tank Company consisting of:
1x T-90 (Commander)
3x Tank Platoons consisting of:
3x T-90s
1x Support Platoon consisting of:
1x Ural-4320 Supply
1x T-16 ARV
1x Weapons Company consisting of:
1x BMP-3 (Commander)
1x Heavy Weapons Platoon consisting of:
3x BMP-3s with 3x AT-14 Teams and 3x AGM Teams
1x Anti-Tank Platoon consisting of:
3x YPR-765 prat
1x ADA Platoon consisting of:
3x BMP-3 with 3x Mistral Teams and 3x Rifle Teams
1x Mortar Battery consisting of:
1x BTR-82 with 2x FSO (Commander)
2x Mortar Platoons consisting of:
3x 2S19s
1x Support Platoon consisting of:
2x Ural-4320 Supply
3x Artillery Batteries consisting of:
1x ACRV/MT-LBU with 1x FSO (Commander)
2x Artillery Platoons consisting of:
3x 2S35s
1x Support Platoon consisting of:
2x Ural-4320 Supply
NOTES:
* Task Organization reflects a typical Donovian Mechnized Infantry Battalion Detachment assigned as the Action Element of the higher BTG.
* Action Elements denote the Decisive Operation in OPFOR doctrine. This BDET is equipped to accomplish its higher HQ's task and purpose.
* Donovian doctrine calls for maintaining a 3:1 ratio of indirect fires compared to BLUEFOR; OPFOR will strive for a 5:1 ratio.
* 3x Artillery Batteries are depicted "on the map." These may be replicated through using off-map artillery support.
* The majority of support assets are not depicted for simplicity; Support Platoons provided are for basic continuation of combat operations.
* The Dingo 2A2s are used as a stand-in for GAZ Tigrs.
* Due to the lack of towed AT Guns modeled, the YPR-765 prat is substituted to provide a similar capability.
* Hind-24Vs are depicted without troops. This supports Donovian doctrine's primary use for them as attack aviation.
* The Weapons Company is an amalgamation of several Platoons that fall directly under the BDET HQ. This is done for easy of identification.
* The Weapons Company is not intended to fight organically. Its assets will be attached to other elements as required by task and purpose.
* This formation is designed to be able to fight effectively at night.
Recommended callsign template:
OPFOR Callsign Template
* this template is included with the download of this template.
Donovia - Mechanized Infantry Battalion Detachment (BDET) - Action Element (Tier 1)
The idea behind this fictional template is to depict a Russian-style modern Battalion-sized element that can be readily incorporated into scenarios to present a capable and realistic OPFOR. The Donovian Mechanized Infantry BDET (Tier 1) is based around a T-15 and T-14 formation that has been designated as the Action Element of it's higher HQ, a Brigade Tactical Group (BTG). This element is expected to accomplish the BTG's primary task and purpose, and therefor has been task organized with additional attachments to increase its combat power to provide a perceived overmatch versus BLUFOR. This element is equipped with APS, and has the "best of the best" equipment and ammunition that is currently offered by the Russian Federation. This element is provided to serve as a greater challenge; the Tier 2 variant of this unit template is much more likely to be fielded at the quantity depicted here. The equipment within this unit template enables it to fight effectively during conditions of limited visibility.
Combat strength:
10x T-14
45x T-15
2x Hind-24V
18x 2S35
6x 2S19
9x AT-14 Teams
6x AGM Teams
3x Mistral Teams
7x Scout Teams
5x FO Teams
32x LMG Teams
35x Rifle Teams
Organization:
1x Headquarters consisting of:
2x T-15s (Commander and Deputy Commander)
1x Heavy Recon Platoon consisting of:
3x T-15s with 3x Scout Teams and 3x AT-14 Teams
1x Light Recon Platoon consisting of:
1x Dingo 2A2 (12.7mm RWS) with 1x Scout Team
1x Attack Aviation Platoon consisting of:
2x Hind-24Vs
1x Support Platoon consisting of:
1x Ural-4320 Supply
1x Ural-4320 Repair
1x BMP-1 / Medic
3x Mechanized Infantry Companies consisting of:
1x T-15 (Commander)
3x Mechanized Infantry Platoons consisting of:
3x T-15s with 3x Rifle Teams and 3x LMG Teams
1x Support Platoon consisting of:
1x Ural-4320 Supply
1x Ural-4320 Repair
1x Tank Company consisting of:
1x T-14 (Commander)
3x Tank Platoons consisting of:
3x T-14s
1x Support Platoon consisting of:
1x Ural-4320 Supply
1x T-16 ARV
1x Weapons Company consisting of:
1x T-15 (Commander)
2x Heavy Weapons Platoons consisting of:
3x T-15s with 3x AT-14 Teams and 3x AGM Teams
1x ADA Platoon consisting of:
3x T-15s with 3x Mistral Teams and 3x Rifle Teams
1x Mortar Battery consisting of:
1x BTR-82 with 2x FSO (Commander)
2x Mortar Platoons consisting of:
3x 2S19s
1x Support Platoon consisting of:
2x Ural-4320 Supply
3x Artillery Batteries consisting of:
1x ACRV/MT-LBU with 1x FSO (Commander)
2x Artillery Platoons consisting of:
3x 2S35s
1x Support Platoon consisting of:
2x Ural-4320 Supply
NOTES:
* This formation reflects a hypothetical "Tier 1" formation based around the T-14 and T-15 platform with APS installed.
* Task Organization reflects a typical Donovian Mechnized Infantry Battalion Detachment assigned as the Action Element of the higher BTG.
* Action Elements denote the Decisive Operation in OPFOR doctrine. This BDET is equipped to accomplish its higher HQ's task and purpose.
* Donovian doctrine calls for maintaining a 3:1 ratio of indirect fires compared to BLUEFOR; OPFOR will strive for a 5:1 ratio.
* 3x Artillery Batteries are depicted "on the map." These may be replicated through using off-map artillery support.
* The majority of support assets are not depicted for simplicity; Support Platoons provided are for basic continuation of combat operations.
* The Dingo 2A2s are used as a stand-in for GAZ Tigrs.
* Hind-24Vs are depicted without troops. This supports Donovian doctrine's primary use for them as attack aviation.
* The Weapons Company is an amalgamation of several Platoons that fall directly under the BDET HQ. This is done for easy of identification.
* The Weapons Company is not intended to fight organically. Its assets will be attached to other elements as required by task and purpose.
* This formation is designed to be able to fight effectively at night.
Recommended callsign template:
OPFOR Callsign Template
* this template is included with the download of this template.
Olvana - Heavy Combined Arms Battalion Detachment (BDET) - Action Element (Tier 2)
The idea behind this fictional template is to depict a Chinese-style modern Battalion-sized element that can be readily incorporated into scenarios to present a capable and realistic OPFOR. The Olvanan Heavy Combined Arms BDET (Tier 2) is based around a equal-parts BMP-3 and T-90 formation that has been designated as the Action Element of it's higher HQ, a Brigade Tactical Group (BTG). This element is expected to accomplish the BTG's primary task and purpose, and therefor has been task organized with additional attachments to increase its combat power to provide a perceived overmatch versus BLUFOR. Compared to a Donovian BDET, this formation lacks the overmatch in indirect fires, does not have attack aviation available, and trades the mobility of a Light Recon Platoon for an enlarged Heavy Recon Platoon. This formation is roughly based on the new Chinese-style task organization in a similar manner to an American Brigade Combat Team. The equipment within this unit template enables it to fight effectively during conditions of limited visibility.
Combat strength:
20x T-90
35x BMP-3
9x 2S3
6x 2S19
9x AT-14 Teams
3x AGM Teams
3x Mistral Teams
6x Scout Teams
1x FO Team
32x LMG Teams
35x Rifle Teams
Organization:
1x Headquarters consisting of:
1x T-90 (Commander)
2x BMP-3 (Deputy Commander)
1x Heavy Recon Platoon consisting of:
6x BMP-3s with 6x Scout Teams and 6x AT-14 Teams
1x Support Platoon consisting of:
1x Ural-4320 Supply
1x Ural-4320 Repair
1x BMP-1 / Medic
2x Mechanized Infantry Companies consisting of:
1x BMP-3 (Commander)
3x Mechanized Infantry Platoons consisting of:
3x BMP-3s with 3x Rifle Teams and 3x LMG Teams
1x Support Platoon consisting of:
1x Ural-4320 Supply
1x Ural-4320 Repair
2x Tank Company consisting of:
1x T-90 (Commander)
3x Tank Platoons consisting of:
3x T-90s
1x Support Platoon consisting of:
1x Ural-4320 Supply
1x Wisent ARV
1x Weapons Company consisting of:
1x BMP-3 (Commander)
1x Heavy Weapons Platoon consisting of:
3x BMP-3s with 3x AT-14 Teams and 3x AGM Teams
1x ADA Platoon consisting of:
3x BMP-3 with 3x Mistral Teams and 3x Rifle Teams
2x Mortar Platoons consisting of:
3x 2S19s
1x Support Platoon consisting of:
2x Ural-4320 Supply
1x Artillery Battery consisting of:
1x ACRV/MT-LBU with 1x FSO (Commander)
3x Artillery Platoons consisting of:
3x 2S35s
1x Support Platoon consisting of:
3x Ural-4320 Supply
NOTES:
* Task Organization reflects a typical Olvanan Heavy Combined Arms Battalion Detachment assigned as the Action Element of the higher BTG.
* Action Elements denote the Decisive Operation in OPFOR doctrine. This BDET is equipped to accomplish its higher HQ's task and purpose.
* 1x Artillery Battery is depicted "on the map." They may be replicated through using off-map artillery support.
* The majority of support assets are not depicted for simplicity; Support Platoons provided are for basic continuation of combat operations.
* The Weapons Company is not intended to fight organically. Its assets will be attached to other elements as required by task and purpose.
* This formation is designed to be able to fight effectively at night.
Recommended callsign template:
OPFOR Callsign Template
* this template is included with the download of this template.
Planned Future Content:
1. A Tier 2 African-style Motorized Battalion, augmented with tanks, roughly based on Angolan Army formations from the mid 1980s.
2. A Tier 2 South American Combined Arms Battalion meant to represent a more Western-influenced regional power.
3. Insurgents, Paramilitary Forces, and Militias.
4. Tier 3/4 variations of all of the above to provide more "historic" options for late-Cold War style scenarios.
Edited by Mirzayev