Mosul

Expeditionary Advising: Enabling Iraqi Operations from the Gates of Baghdad through Eastern Mosul

SWJED — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 16:41:48 +0000

Expeditionary Advising: Enabling Iraqi Operations from the Gates of Baghdad through Eastern Mosul SWJED Thu, 02/22/2018 - 11:41am

There is no perfect way to reorganize for advising, but the lessons utilized by TF Strike are undeniably pertinent as the Army considers the organization and employment of SFABs.

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Lessons to Be Learned: The Employment of Suicide Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Devises in the Islamic State’s Defense of Mosul

SWJED — Sat, 13 Jan 2018 01:49:50 +0000

Lessons to Be Learned: The Employment of Suicide Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Devises in the Islamic State’s Defense of Mosul SWJED Fri, 01/12/2018 - 8:49pm

The suicide bomber -- be it man borne, vehicle borne, aircraft borne, or otherwise – has steadily evolved as a key capability within the Islamic State’s military apparatus.

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The Iraqi Military, The US-led Coalition and the Mosul Operation: The Risk of Snatching Defeat from the Jaws of Victory

SWJED — Thu, 22 Dec 2016 06:10:39 +0000

The Iraqi Military, The US-led Coalition and the Mosul Operation: The Risk of Snatching Defeat from the Jaws of Victory SWJED Thu, 12/22/2016 - 1:10am

As the Mosul operation grinds forward, it is vitally important for the US and its allies to double down on their commitment to supporting the Iraqi Army and the Counter Terrorism Service.