FOB KALSU, Iraq - Fixed wing aircraft conducted an air strike against armed militia men in Diwaniyah April 7. Iraqi Army and coalition forces as part of Operation Black Eagle used a strategic air strike to defend against illegally armed militia men using shoulder-fired rocket propelled grenades.IA personnel were informed by local residents, through a tip line, of militia men employing RPGs in the area.
Militia generally means Mookie's boys; interesting even they are no longer always 'swimming in the sea of the common people.'
IA made positive identification of the militia men and called for the air strike.
The incident highlights the growing confidence the people of Diwaniyah are having with the Iraqi Security Force as seen in this indication of popular support through use of the local tip line.