This scenario guide provides a condensed look at each of the TacOps scenarios, updated with the 16 new scenarios available on the first TacOps scenario disk. Each entry includes the name of the scenario, scenario time limit, basic scenario combat odds ratio (U.S. versus OPFOR), the size of the battlefield, and the battlefield's map number. Also included is the type of opposing forces, their attrition point values, and each sides' general victory objectives. Be aware that this information will not guarantee victory. It is presented to improve your chances of winning, if even slightly.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------SCENARIO NAME: Basic Training
SCENARIO TIME LIMIT: 20 minutes
BASIC GAME ODDS RATIO (U.S. vs OPFOR): 5.9:1
BATTLEFIELD: 6.5 kilometers by 15.5 kilometers (Map 1)
U.S. FORCE: U.S.M.C. company-size reconnaissance task force
U.S. ATTRITION POINT VALUE: 1096
U.S. VICTORY OBJECTIVES: Clear objective of all enemy forces
OPFOR FORCE: Squad-size observation post
OPFOR ATTRITION POINT VALUE: 187
OPFOR VICTORY OBJECTIVES: Occupy objective
------------------------------------------------------------------------------SCENARIO NAME: Task Force Anderson
SCENARIO TIME LIMIT: 60 minutes
BASIC GAME ODDS RATIO (U.S.vs OPFOR): 1:1.2
BATTLEFIELD: 6.5 kilometers by 15.5 kilometers (Map 1)
U.S. FORCE: U.S.M.C. Light Armored Infantry Battalion (+)
U.S. ATTRITION POINT VALUE: 7527
U.S. VICTORY OBJECTIVES: Occupy and clear objective
OPFOR FORCE: Motorized Rifle Battalion (BMP)(+)
OPFOR ATTRITION POINT VALUE: 8751
OPFOR VICTORY OBJECTIVES: Occupy and clear objective
------------------------------------------------------------------------------SCENARIO NAME: Task Force Arsenault
SCENARIO TIME LIMIT: 60 minutes
BASIC GAME ODDS RATIO (U.S.vs OPFOR): 1.1:1
BATTLEFIELD: 6.5 kilometers by 15.5 kilometers (Map 15)
U.S. FORCE: U.S. Army Balanced Battalion Task Force
U.S. ATTRITION POINT VALUE: 9766
U.S. VICTORY OBJECTIVES: Clear and occupy objective
OPFOR FORCE: Motorized Rifle Battalion (BMP)(+)
OPFOR ATTRITION POINT VALUE: 8634
OPFOR VICTORY OBJECTIVES: Clear and occupy objective
------------------------------------------------------------------------------SCENARIO NAME: Task Force Craig (8 variants)
SCENARIO TIME LIMIT: 120 minutes
BASIC GAME ODDS RATIO (U.S. vs OPFOR): 1:4.1
BATTLEFIELD: 6.5 kilometers by 15.5 kilometers (Map 1)
U.S. FORCE: U.S.M.C. Light Armored Infantry Battalion
U.S. ATTRITION POINT VALUE: 5198
U.S. VICTORY OBJECTIVES: Prevent exit of 80% of enemy forces
OPFOR FORCE: Motorized Rifle Regiment
OPFOR ATTRITION POINT VALUE: 21,183
OPFOR VICTORY OBJECTIVES: Penetrate U.S. forward defenses, exit 20% of force
------------------------------------------------------------------------------SCENARIO NAME: Task Force Davis
SCENARIO TIME LIMIT: 60 minutes
BASIC GAME ODDS RATIO (U.S.vs OPFOR): 1:1.6
BATTLEFIELD: 4.2 kilometers by 6.2 kilometers (Map 12)
U.S. FORCE: Two U.S. Army Armored Cavalry Troops (+)
U.S. ATTRITION POINT VALUE: 5124
U.S. VICTORY OBJECTIVES: Clear and occupy objective
OPFOR FORCE: Motorized Rifle Battalion (BMP)
OPFOR ATTRITION POINT VALUE: 8167
OPFOR VICTORY OBJECTIVES: Clear and occupy objective
------------------------------------------------------------------------------SCENARIO NAME: Task Force DeGoey
SCENARIO TIME LIMIT: 180 minutes
BASIC GAME ODDS RATIO (U.S. vs OPFOR): 1:1.7
BATTLEFIELD: 6.5 kilometers by 15.5 kilometers (Map 1)
U.S. FORCE: U.S.M.C. Expeditionary Brigade
U.S. ATTRITION POINT VALUE: 14,542
U.S. VICTORY OBJECTIVES: Occupy objective for 2 hours
OPFOR FORCE: Motorized Rifle Regiment (+)
OPFOR ATTRITION POINT VALUE: 24,532
OPFOR VICTORY OBJECTIVES: Defend objective until arrival of reinforcements
------------------------------------------------------------------------------SCENARIO NAME: Task Force Fenwick
SCENARIO TIME LIMIT: 60 minutes
BASIC GAME ODDS RATIO (U.S.vs OPFOR): 1.3:1
BATTLEFIELD: 3.5 kilometers by 4.2 kilometers (Map 10)
U.S. FORCE: U.S. Army Air Assault Battalion
U.S. ATTRITION POINT VALUE: 6350
U.S. VICTORY OBJECTIVES: Clear and occupy objectives, exit 50% of force
OPFOR FORCE: Several units from platoon to battalion-sized