REDBOOK Flashcards
Explain EN terminology for a division, brigade, battalion and company:
Division = Group Army
Brigade = Army Group?
What is the primary vehicle of the light, medium and heavy brigades and what is their key weapon?
Light - CSK-131 equiped with 12.7mm MG
Medium - ZBL-08 equipped with 30mm cannon up too 3000m
Heavy - ZBD-04 equipped with 30mm COAX up too 7000m
Explain the basic makeup of the ENs light brigade regarding the main war fighting assets, recon and AD capabilities:
War fighting assets = CSK-141, PLC-09 (wheeled artillery)
Recon = Ground surveillance radar, Radio direction finders, assumed to carry FN-16
AD = 6x organic FN-16 at battalion level, YLC-18 surveillance radar, FB-6A SAM (6000m MER), PG-99 AAA (3200m MER)
Explain the basic makeup of the ENs MED brigade regarding the main war fighting assets, recon and AD capabilities:
War fighting assets = ZBL-08 IFV (105mm Gun), PLL-05 (self propelled 120mm mortar)
Recon = Ground surveillance radar, Radio direction finders, UAV w/ 30km range + 2.5 hr endurance, assumed to carry FN-16
AD = 6x organic FN-16 at battalion level, PGZ-07/09 AA (4000m MER), CLC-2B TAR (44km MER), CSA-4 SAM (12km MER)
Explain the basic makeup of the ENs HEAVY brigade regarding the main war fighting assets, recon and AD capabilities:
War fighting assets = 2x ZTZ-96 tank battalions, 2x ZBD-04 IFV battalions
Recon = 4x ZBD-04 IFVs, Radio direction finders, GS radar, assumed to carry FN-16
AD = PGZ-09 AA (4kms MER), CSA-15 SAM (12km MER)
What are the capabilities of the FN-16 IAW the REDBOOK?
- 5000m MER
- 13,000ft max ALT
- IR and UV homing
- PK is greater than 90%
Explain the difference in the recon assets/usage between the light, medium and heavy CABs:
Light:
- Equipment = 4x CSK-141, GS radars and radio direction finders
- Usage = Less likely at accept decisive engagement
Medium:
- Equipment = 4x ZBL-08, GS radars, radio direction finders and CH-802 UAV
- Usage = Up too 50kms ahead w/ ZBL-08 able to conduct ambush and raids
Heavy:
- Equipment = 4x ZBD-04, GS radars and radio direction finders
- Usage = Up too 50kms ahead w/ ZBD-04 able to conduct ambush and raids
Explain the key items used by the special forces brigade:
Each batallion has:
- 12x FN-16
- 24x ultralight ACFT
- 24x CH-802 MAV (30km, 2.5hrs)
- 24x Zodiacs
When defensively postured, how does the EN split up the battlefield into seperate zones and what assets are within them?
Deep area
- Is furthest away from EN support and likely beyond their front line, SF units only, plain clothes below detection threshold
Frontal Blocking
- If effectively a well hidden screening force providing early warning, ZBL-08 delay + FN-16 ambushes
Frontal Defense
- Holds the main defense forces, with significantly developed battle positions IOT funnel FF into an “annihilation zone”
Depth Defense
- Behind the main defense, artillery lines, holds reserve/counter attack assets e.g. ZTZ-96
During ROBC, which defensive zone will we boe operating within and what assets/actions can we generally expect?
Deep Zone
- Expect SOF elements unlikely to break cover unless presented with a juicy TGT e.g. an attack helicopter
- Likely tasked conduct recon and avoid engagement
Frontal Blocking Zone
- “Green force” recon assets that will harass and disrupt if bypassed
- Likely to setup ambushes for both ground and air assets (FN-16)
Throughout:
- TCA (Insurgents)
- Tantoco Cartel
