An opposing force (alternatively enemy force, abbreviated OPFOR or OpFor) is a military unit tasked with representing an enemy, usually for training purposes in war game scenarios.

OPFOR stands for Opposing Forces, a military unit that simulates an enemy during training exercises and war games. OPFOR is used to develop and train U.S. forces without a specific adversary.

OpFor (short for Opposing Forces or Opposition Force) was an unnamed revolutionary paramilitary organization that seized power in the Middle East in 2011 following a violent coup d'état.

The opposing force program is a method used to replicate a realistic enemy or adversary force during training exercises to challenge and enhance the proficiency of friendly forces.

This regulation sets responsibilities, concepts, policies, and procedures for the Department of the Army (DA) Opera-tional Environment (OE) and Opposing Force (OPFOR) Program.

What is OPFOR? OPFOR, or Opposing Force, is a specialized group used in military, law enforcement, and tactical training exercises to act as an enemy or hostile force. Their role is to replicate the …

Jul 16, 2025 · Army OpFor units aim to provide realistic and challenging training scenarios for soldiers, simulating the actions and tactics of potential enemy forces. This enhances soldiers’ preparedness …

Dec 28, 2024 · In the world of military training and exercises, the term "Opfor" is often encountered, but what does it mean, and how does one become an Opfor member? Opfor, short for "Opposition …

Oct 2, 2018 · The OPFOR is representative of adversary forces and threat systems that reflect a composite of current and projected combat capabilities. The OPFOR must be capable of challenging …