Our Reaction to an Improvised Explosive Device
Abstract
8 July 2004, during a Combat Logistic Patrol heading north on the Samara bypass, my unit reacted to a detonated Improvise Explosive Device and another unexploded device in close proximity, which rendered four casualties to include my Battalion Commander and Command Sergeant Major. In my opinion, while we experienced some human errors, the severity of the injuries and the failure of the attack against our convoy were simply due to Soldiers readiness and training. Prior to any mission, soldiers undergo extensive rehearsals and training on reacting to contact, MEDEVAC, recovery procedures, Landing Zone (LZ) procedures, and communications training. That day, every tactic, technique and procedure we rehearsed the day prior, we exercised during the attack. In the "Fog of War" Soldiers have only their training to rely on, it is imperative that while training your Soldiers, you train and replicate the environment as much as possible as it will save your battle buddy's life.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 20, 2006
- Accession Number
- AD1144000
Entities
People
- Valentino M. Green
Organizations
- United States Army Sergeants Major Academy