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| Iraq |
| OPERATIONS CONTINUE IN AL ANBAR |
| 2003-11-26 |
| The 82nd Airborne Division, Task Force âAll American,â continued to conduct operations in order to bring peace to Iraq and to assist in reconstruction efforts. These missions will continue to move Iraq toward becoming a free and independent nation. During the past 24 hours, the 82nd Airborne Division and subordinate units have conducted seven offensive operations, including three raids and four cordon and searches. Soldiers also conducted 178 patrols, including eight joint patrols with the Iraqi Border Guard and Iraqi police. In addition, three improvised explosive devices were discovered and disarmed. During these operations, one enemy was killed, one wounded, and 24 captured. Along the Syrian, Jordanian, and Saudi Arabian borders, the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment continued border denial operations. There were 34 personnel denied access into Iraq over the last 24 hours at these checkpoints, the smallest number in 10 days. Operation Rifles Blitz continued with the capture of 15 enemy personnel and confiscation of various small arms weapons. Additionally, the local Iraqi police and members of the Iraqi Civil Defense Corps continue to work closely with the soldiers during this operation. Civil affairs teams continue to receive a positive response and cooperation from the local citizens in 3rd ACRâs area during Operation Rifles Blitz. Tribal leaders have stated that clothing and toys given to needy families in the area are well received and much appreciated. Since the operation began, coalition forces have paid over $43,000 in compensation and reward payments to locals. Residents continue to come to the Civil Military Operations Center with information to assist coalition efforts in the area. Civil affairs personnel with 1st Brigade received supplies and backpacks for 1000 students in Ar Ramadi and began distributing them today to 550 primary and 450 secondary students. The civil affairs team with 3rd Brigade continued to work with the Veteransâ Administration in Hillah in an effort to screen potential candidates for the upcoming ICDC class. The next class is scheduled to begin on Dec. 9, and 400 recruits have already been identified. The advertising campaign has proven to be a highly effective mechanism to attract potential candidates and reinforce Coalition cooperation with existing institutions. |
| Posted by:Chuck Simmins |
| #1 Tribal leaders have stated that clothing and toys given to needy families in the area are well received and much appreciated. Since the operation began, coalition forces have paid over $43,000 in compensation and reward payments to locals Is this in context? I'm not sure about paying off kids with toys. Been there, done that bought a truncheon. |
| Posted by: Shipman 2003-11-26 4:40:35 PM |