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Iraq
Apache crews kill insurgents after attack on base
2007-07-08
Multi-National Division-Baghdad attack helicopter crews killed four insurgents and destroyed an enemy vehicle at approximately 7 a.m. July 5 after the insurgents fired on a Coalition Forces forward operating base with rocket-propelled grenades in northern Baghdad. “We continue to have great success against enemy forces attempting to disrupt the governmental process of Iraq,” said Maj. Scott Chiasson, executive officer, 1st “Attack” Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division. “This engagement and others like it helps to ensure the security of the Iraqi people and Coalition Forces operating in the city of Baghdad.”

The Apache crews from 1-227th, obtained positive identification of the insurgents and were cleared to fire on the vehicle. The Apache crew engaged the vehicle, destroying it and killing the insurgents inside.
Posted by:Fred

#2  ...after the insurgents fired on a Coalition Forces forward operating base with rocket-propelled grenades in northern Baghdad.

They were squawking a mode that made IFF easy.
Posted by: Super Hose   2007-07-08 19:28  

#1  "obtained positive identification of the insurgents"

THat's key - quick turn around on the O&I (Observe and Identify).

That means UAV. Army owned and operated. (Tell the USAF stop trying to grab control over them from the local Army units)
Posted by: OldSpook   2007-07-08 19:16  

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