S-2 Intelligence

S-2 Intelligence
Superior Department	Battalion HQ
HQ Staff
Lead	{{{DepLead}}}
S-2 Intelligence Officer	CPT E. Bradbury
S-2 Intelligence Chief	SSG C. Glass
3IC	{{{DepNCOIC}}}
Aide to S1 Administration	{{{DepAide}}}
Reporting Units

The S-2 Intelligence Section is responsible for all aspects of operation planning and intelligence analysis. S-2 personnel are chiefly responsible for ensuring that the battalion enters combat fully capable and understanding of their mission, along with any possible constraints and enemy force compositions the S-2 Intelligence also handle ensuring the leadership of the Infantry are adequately prepared for engagements.

Mission

In the 2nd Ranger Battalion, S-2 Intelligence is chiefly responsible for creating new storylines and providing details to the operations beforehand in the form of briefings and OPORDS. They also task analysts to form World News posts and paint a picture of the environment the battalion operates in. Zeus Gamemasters and Roleplayers both work together in tandem to improve the experience of the soldiers on the grounds and pilots in the air.

Campaign Operations

Operation Timetable Overview

Time	Event	Description	For
1800 EST	Pathfinders Briefing	Pathfinders are informed of the mission and plan out their HLZs and LP/OPs accordingly.	Pathfinder Platoon
1815 EST	Pathfinders Step Off	Post-equipment check the Pathfinders enter their methods of insertion and are taken to the AO.	Pathfinder Platoon
1900 EST	Pathfinders Returned to Base	The Pathfinder team exfiltrates the area and debriefs.	Pathfinder Platoon
1915 EST	Company/Platoon HQ Briefing	S-2 gathers the Company and Platoon Command, using intelligence gathered from the Pathfinder team they perform a briefing.	Company HQ, Platoon HQ
1930 EST	S-2 Intelligence Briefing	The company is briefed by S-2 and informed of the mission's context and break down the CONOP.	All Hands
1935 EST	Platoon/Company Briefing	Company and Platoon command brief the soldiers of their mission.	All Hands
1940 EST	Staging & Rehearsals	The Platoons break into their Squads and form up for insertion to the Area of Operations (AO).	All Hands
2000 EST	Step Off	The Company departs for the AO.	All Hands
2200 EST*	Returned to Base	The Company returns from the AO.	All Hands
2205 EST	Announcements	Company HQ performs a debrief and informs the Company of any pertinent information.	All Hands
2215 EST	Dismissed	Company is dismissed from in-game activities.	All Hands

Note: If an Operation runs over the two hour time allotment, announcements and dismissal will be pushed back accordingly

Policies and Procedures

S-2 Personnel has various policies and procedures governing all aspects of military intelligence.

Document Number	Policy or Standard Operating Procedure
2NDRB-DR-001	Regulations and Procedures
2NDRB-DR-002	Attendance Reports
2NDRB-DR-003	Roles and Responsibilities