The First Wave: OIF-1

Abstract

In the initial invasion of Iraq, B CO 1/502 IN, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division conducted three major ground attacks in the cities of An Najaf, Karbala, and Baghdad. Bravo Company fought for 28 days in ground combat, traveling over 1200 kilometers and ultimately flown to Mosul where we stayed the remainder of our time in country. On 1 May 03, we transitioned to Stability and Support Operations (SASO) in the initial attempt to bring the city of Mosul out of chaos from looters, criminals, and any resistance leftover from Iraqs disbanded Army.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 29, 2006
Accession Number
AD1134191

Entities

People

  • John T. Bradshaw

Organizations

  • United States Army Sergeants Major Academy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Body Armor
  • Combat Operations
  • Counterterrorism
  • Criminals
  • Department Of Defense
  • Explosive Devices
  • Families (Human)
  • Human Intelligence
  • Improvised Explosive Devices
  • New York
  • Resistance
  • Rocket Propelled Grenades
  • Rules Of Engagement
  • Small Arms
  • Training
  • Vehicles
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Military Science
  • Military and Counterinsurgency Studies.