Overview-Combat Mission Tactical Problems

Combat Mission Tactical Problems (CMTP)

Purpose:  Using the www.battlefront.com series of Combat Mission games (initially CMBN- v2.10). Providing a means from which to learn battlefield tactics, building from small units and eventually moving to larger combined arms forces.

Scope:

• The player will attempt to solve a series of problems involving a tactical situation or a series of tactical situations
• Problems will be progressive:
• Start with the squad and section problems
• Progress to platoon problems
• Progress to company problems
• Finally move on to combined arms force problems
• There is no correct answer, only a correct result
• Types of problems:
• This course in combat skills will include situations involving:
• Infantry only actions
• Tank only actions
• Reconnaissance
• Support units
• Machine Guns
• Mortars
• Tank Destroyers
• Anti-tank guns
• The combined arms team
• Infantry company with tank support
• Tank company with infantry support
• Combat Team (Kampfgruppe)
• Units in attack
• Units in defense
• The delay or fighting withdrawal
• Combat resupply
• And more (TBD)

Tactical Toolbox:  The Tactical Toolbox will be the repository for all basic tactical skills necessary to complete these Tactical Problems.  They will be added to on an as needed basis,  The following is a list of some of the subjects that will be addressed:

• Movement techniques
• Fire and maneuver
• Battle drills
• Coordination and teamwork among all components of a tactical unit, such as a tank or infantry platoon
• Coordination among dissimilar tactical units, such as squads of a rifle platoon and sections of a tank platoon
• Application of support assets
• Distribution and control of the firepower of available weapons
• Friendly course of action analysis
• Enemy course of action analysis
• Terrain appreciation and analysis