Research Example
Noncombatant Evacuation Operation:
Red Cross Rescue Scenario
Norman W. Warner, Beth M. Wroblewski, and Kirsten Shuck
Naval Air Systems Command
Human Systems Integration Department
Code 4.6
Patuxent River, Maryland 20670
For information on the scenario, please contact Dr. Norm Warner:
The Mission
The time is 2:00 am, January 15th. Three American Red Cross workers are trapped in a church basement on a remote island in the South Pacific, caught in the middle of guerilla warfare. Your mission is to rescue them within 24 hours.
The situation is described in the next few pages along with the assets
of U.S. forces available to rescue the workers. Work together to
develop a course of action, using ANY assets available to you. The
detailed plan can be made up of Army, Marine or Navy Seal assets (or a
combination of the three), but must include the following:
• a description of how the rescuers will get to the church
• a description of how they will evacuate the Red Cross workers
• and a description of how they will return to the Army base or aircraft carrier.
Choose the best and most efficient solution to rescue the workers safely. Minimize damage to the village and villagers, and avoid contact with the enemy if possible. Keep in mind, however, the rules of engagement state that any forces will defend themselves if needed.
