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Iraq War Logs · Field report

(ENEMY ACTION) DIRECT FIRE RPT (Small Arms) //%%% IA : %%% KIA

Report date 2009-10-17 12:12 · Published by WikiLeaks on 22 October 2010 · View original report »

Reference IDRegionLatitudeLongitude
IRQ20091017n243MND-N36.343
DateTypeCategoryAffiliationDetained
2009-10-17 12:12Enemy ActionDirect FireENEMY0
EnemyFriendCivilianHost nationTotal
Killed in action00011
Wounded in action00000

Report text

/ :%%%\012\012WHO: //%%% IA\012\012REPORTED //%%% IA TO %%%\012\012WHERE: Ninewah Province, Mosul, %%%\012\012WHEN:171220OCT09\012\012WHAT: SAF (Unconfirmed by USF) -Effective\012\012HOW: At 171220OCT09 while conducting a dismounted patrol in %%% an element from //%%% IA received SAF. The engagement resulted in 1x IA KIA with a GSW to the %%%. The IA were unable to regain %%% due to not knowing where the SAF came from. \012\012S2 ASSESSMENT: This is the first SAF in this area in over a week, but SAF is the predominate TTP in %%%. Mosul this month. Most of the SAF have been conducted against the ISF, as they are considered a softer target. \012\012PAO ASSESSMENT: %%% PAO posture remains passive, respond to query only. No reports in open %%% news at this time. Recommend %%% PAO issue press release to avoid inaccurate media reporting.\012\012IO ASSESSMENT:\012The Enemies of %%% (and the Nation) continue to try and intimidate you and your Iraqi Army %%% They continue to conduct these shameless attacks against you and those that are trying to provide you security and \012%%% brave Iraqi Soldier was killed in the %%% neighborhood. This attack against the soldiers serving in your Army was deliberate and cowardly. \012Look at what the enemy is doing to .%%%. Forces have left the cities and yet these enemies continue to plan and conduct attacks against you, and those that protect %%% Is this the life you %%% These enemies do not care who they hurt or kill. Help your Soldiers, policemen and security forces find these terrible people before they conduct any other such %%%\012You can help prevent any such attacks or their preparations by informing officials if you have any information or knowledge of these type activities. Your information can prevent the death of your family and those you care about. Protect them by calling the %%% TIPS Line at %%%. These enemies must be brought to . %%% and punished.\012Since airing the Mosul'%%% Most Wanted TV program ....citizens are calling and turning in many of these criminals planning or conducting attacks against the people of Mosul for large %%% You can be one of those claiming those rewards as well.\012\012%%% and : %%% Media feedback and local atmospherics. \012A news release %%% to %%% TV station.\012\012\012BDA: 1x IA KIA\012\012MEETS MNC- %%%\012 \012REPORT STATUS: ///CLOSED/// %%% 1939C Oct %%%\012

Reproduced as published by WikiLeaks. “%%%” marks text that WikiLeaks redacted before publication.

Report key6300752C-F3E4-5626-BB0BEE97B72B648F
Tracking number20091017122038SLF
Attack onENEMY
Reporting unitMND-NORTH OPS LNO
Unit name1/9/3 IA
Type of unitISF
Originator groupMND-NORTH OPS LNO
Updated by groupMNC-I SIGACTS MGR
MGRS38SLF22
CCIRFFIR6 - ACTION OR INCIDENT RESULTING IN SIGNIFICANT MILITARY OR CIVILIAN CASUALTIES
SigactMND-NORTH OPS LNO
DColorRED