MSL 202, Lesson 04a: Introduction to Terrain Analysis

In February 2014 the sophomore class of the University of Dayton Army ROTC class was given an assignment to do a terrain analysis of the university. This analysis would help in developing a defense plan against a viral outbreak with symptoms best described as zombies. They had to critically think about not only re-animated corpses but also the panic that would ensue with the general public and how best they could defend the university. The following slides shows the situation and their plan.

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MSL 202, Lesson 04a: Introduction to Terrain Analysis

Terrain Analysis Practical Exercise Terrain Analysis is -The collection, analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of geographic information on the natural and manmade features of the terrain, combined with other relevant factors, to predict the effect of the terrain on military operations.

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MSL 202, Lesson 04a: Introduction to Terrain Analysis

    Locate key terrain Incorporate obstacles understanding their Purpose/Effects  Understand and use of the terrain for both offensive and defensive considerations Understand and use the three categories of terrain mobility  Use each element of OAKOC in planning defensive operations.

Consider the effects weather can have on operations (Five Military Aspects of Weather) Revision Date: 15 November 2012

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SITUATION

Currently the city of Cincinnati is experiencing a viral outbreak with symptoms best described as a “Zombie outbreak”.  The University of Cincinnati has provided UD an informational video to assist in developing a defense strategy.

 The University of Dayton Police and Emergency services fears this virus will spread up the I-75 corridor to Dayton and UD. UD Police has requested UDROTC assistance in preparing a defense plan to secure the University and conduct a terrain analysis.

 You have whatever resources you can find on campus (that includes a secure water supply (fountain KU field), 60 cadets, 40 M16 rifles, 5000 rds. of ammo, and 50 cases of MREs.

 Wright Patterson Air Force Base is closed and will not allow anyone to enter or leave.

 The city of Dayton Emergency services can not provide any assistance.

 The local hospital can not provide any assistance.  UD Police have started posting the following signs Revision Date: 15 November 2012

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MSL 202, Lesson 04a: Introduction to Terrain Analysis

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MSL 202, Lesson 04a: Introduction to Terrain Analysis

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Terrain Analysis For: (

Attempted

) Zombie Takeover

CDT Nathan DeCamp CDT Michael Beechy CDT Andrew Boman CDT Katie Schlather CDT Austin Mckenzie CDT Matt Kern

12 February 2014

Situation

Area Operation: University of Dayton Campus Enemy: Infected Persons (Zombies) : Disruptive Civilian Populace Friendly Forces: UD Police Supply: Limited weapons, Ammunition, MRE • • • • • Weather: Visibility- 7 MI Winds- 10 to 16 MPH SE Precipitation- Snow/Icy Mix 90% Cloud Cover- Cloudy to Partly Cloudy Temperature/Humidity- Temp (16 to 33 Deg. F; Wind Chill (25 High); 75% Humidity

ALL MAPS- ORIENTED TO THE NORTH

Mission: •

UDROTC will prepare a defense plan to secure the University of Dayton NLT 180900February2014 IOT assist UD Police in preventing a zombie outbreak and protect local civilians.

Phase Defense

• • • • • Reference: Orange Points Supply/And or Temporary Observation Post Blue Cordon- Initial Defensive Perimeter Yellow Cordon Secondary Defensive Perimeter Red Cordon- Final Stand Green Arrow- Emergency EVAC (Utilize University Van Transportation)

Key Terrain

• • • • • • PRIMARY Marycrest Gosiger Hall O’Reilly Hall Fountain Kennedy Union Grounds Staff HQ • • • • • • SECONDARY Science Center Kettering Labs CPC Rescue Squad House Miriam Hall UDRI (University of Dayton Research Institute)

Marycrest

ANALYSIS

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Observation and Fields of Fire

360 Deg. Observation • • High Ground; Multiple Firing Pos.

Avenues of Approach

East Stewart St.

• Rear Access Rd.

• • KU Field • South Side (Circle Drive)

Key Terrain

Building and Surrounding Area • • • • • •

Obstacles

E Stewart St. Road Barricade Access Road Barricade Rear Barb Wire Fence High Ground North Fence Ice Slick Approach •

Cover and Concealment

Building [ Walls, Window etc. ]

Obstacles: Marycrest

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E Stewart St. Barricade (B1&2B)

Classification: Reinforced Block: Denies High Speed • • Avenue of Approach Severely Restricted Mobility Use UD Ground Crew Snow Plow Trucks to Position POV s into a block • • • •

Rear Access Rd. Barricade (B2&B3)

Classification: Reinforced Block- Denies Ave. of Approach to East Severely Restricted Mobility Use POVs as Barricade • •

Ice Slick Stair

Classification: Reinforced Block- Denies Ave. of Approach Use water on stairs- Freeze Restricted Mobility B1 B2 B2

Obstacles: Marycrest

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Ice Slick (Barricades and Stairs)

Classification : Reinforced Turn- direct enemy to diff. Ave. of Approach Use Water: freeze making stairs impassible for zombies • • •

Eastern Barb Wire Fence

Classification: Existing Block: Enemy Ave. Approach Severely Restricted (Zombies) • •

First Floor Defenses

Board Up Windows Block Unused Entrances B1 B2 B2

Obstacles: Marycrest

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NORTH SIDE FENCE

Classification: Existing and Reinforced Block: denies access Reinforced by using broken beer bottles Disrupt Enemy Movement

Obstacles: Marycrest

E Stewart St. and Rear Access Rd. Barricade

POV Block: Prevents Enemy from Taking Ave. of Approach Disrupt: Delay’s Enemy’s Advance (Vehicle Can’t Pass)

Gosiger Hall

Observation / Fields of Fire

• • 360 Deg. Roof Top

Ave. of Approach

• Road (SW); Yard (E, SE); Trees (N)

Key Terrain

Building and Surrounding Area •

Obstacles

Block- rear access road (prevents Ave. • • of Approach Block G Lot (At PT Poles) Steep Incline (SW) •

Cover and Concealment

Building • • •

Purpose:

HQ for Medical Personnel Treatment facility for the ill Quarantine Ill from Healthy Populace

Rescue Squad House • • •

Medical supplies to supplement stocks in Gosiger Hall Trained personnel to tend to wounded Casualty collection vehicle (Ambulance)

HQ- Police and Security

O’Reilly Hall

Observation / Fields of Fire

• • 360 Deg. Roof Top

Ave. of Approach

• Road Ways (N and S);Parking Lot (W), Sidewalk (E)

Key Terrain

Building and Surrounding Area

Obstacles

Minimal Entrance, Barred Windows, Reinforced • • Doorways with Furniture and Guarded Perimeter

Cover and Concealment

Thick walls, easily barricaded doorways & windows Rooftop Observation

Maintenance HQ

• • • Obstacles: Pre Existing Fence Block- prevent enemy approach Steep Downgrade •

Purpose:

To provide supplies and equipment for defensive operations • • • • • •

Supplies:

Bobcats Kubota's Truck & Plow Landscaping Materials Fuel Station Chain Saws, Power Drills, Ladders

KU and Fountain

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Observation / Fields of Fire

• 360 Deg. Roof Top

Ave. of Approach

• Humanities Plaza (S); KU Field (E) ; Buildings (W); East Stewart St. (N)

Key Terrain

Building and Surrounding Area Fountain (Secure Water Source) • •

Obstacles

Ice Slick (Disrupt); Restricted Mobility Fell Trees and Construct Barrier (BLOCK) • • Use Chain Link Fence & Electric Line to create Electric Fence (BLOCK) • • Severely Restricted Mobility

Cover and Concealment

Rooftop Observation Easily fortifiable Rooftop position, direct cover of fountain

KU Field

• • • KU Field Defenses: Use Ground Staff Bobcats to create earthen walls Creates fatal funnel Use snow plow on truck to keep the masses at bay • • •

Obstacle:

Turn- Funnels Zombies Creates Mobility Corridor Restricted Mobility

ZOMBIE PLOW

Science Center

Observation Field of Fire

• • 360 Deg.

Key Terrain

• Building and Supplies

Obstacles

Steep Hill and Barricaded • • • Stewart St. (N) • KU Field (S) • Eastern Barricade (W) • Maintence HQ & Marycrest (E)

Avenues of Approach

Steep Hill on Stewart St.

KU Field Cover and Concealment Building and Rooftop •

Purpose

Full of useful materials for barricades, weaponry, • Chemicals used for Improvised Explosives • • •

Supplies

Chemistry Lab materials • Chemicals • • Glassware Methane Gas Taps Bio Lab Materials • Health Materials Physics Lab Materials

Kettering Labs

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Observation / Fields of Fire

360 Deg. Vital View of Southern Approach

Ave. of Approach

• Road Ways; Parking Lot, Sidewalk

Key Terrain

• Building and surrounding area

Obstacles

• Ice slicks on parking lot and paved areas in the circumference

Cover and Concealment

Thick walls, Multiple points for observation on second story and up.

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Purpose:

Gather Important Supplies Labs and Materials used to Fabricate Weapons and Defenses Electric Fence Generator and Wiring for KU Water Fountain

CPC • • •

Contains the headquarters of the campus police station – Armory – Communication Gear Has transportation assets Open ground surrounding it makes it perfect for a forward observation point

Miriam Hall • •

Provides observation over northern half of campus Choke point between itself and cemetery creates perfect place for roadblock on East Stewart

UD Research Institute • • •

Additional tools for construction of defensive emplacements Electrical equipment for construction of Electric fences outside of KU Materials to aid in sustainment of defensive operations

Holy Angels Church: LP/OP • •

Listening/Observation Post from Steeple Provides Clear Observation to Western Approach, Stewart St, and River

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Questions…?

Conclusion

- Zombieland Rules

References

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Hotwiring of Cars

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVpjtWyVc6M http://www.wikihow.com/Hotwire-a-Car • •

Terrain Analysis

FM 5-33 MSL 30 Tactics and Techniques Section 03- Terrain Analysis •

Electric Fence

http://www.wikihow.com/Make-an-Electric-Fence •

Zombieland Movie

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64ZrOUaq6bQ