Actionable Intelligence Prevents VBIED Attack (Tikrit)

Actionable Intelligence Prevents VBIED Attack

Tikrit, Iraq -- Based on actionable intelligence received from an Iraqi informant and developed by the Forward Operating Base Speicher Force Protection Cell, Task Force 1-18 Scouts conducted a raid in Al Sequor to kill or capture a suspected vehicle-borne improvised explosive device maker.

The units rapidly coordinated their efforts and moved to the scene. Once on site the house was cordoned off, the insurgent was detained, and the Scouts confiscated: 2.5 million Dinar, $3,000, a 9mm pistol, detailed strip maps of FOB Speicher, plastic explosives, and a car that was rigged to be a VBIED.

The vehicle drew a response from dogs with the FOB Speicher K-9 unit, and upon further investigation from Multi-National Forces, the vehicle tested positive for explosives.

Vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices are among the most serious of the rising threats against Multi-National Forces and have been a primary weapon used by the insurgents to kill innocent Iraqi’s and civilian contractors.

The ability to locate and prevent such an attack demonstrates the adaptability of Multi-National Forces to ever changing insurgent tactics. This is the second VBIED that Task Force 1-18 has found and neutralized before detonation.

Release #041016c

1 posted on 10/16/2004 5:09:00 AM PDT by Ragtime Cowgirl

To: Cannoneer No. 4; TEXOKIE; xzins; Alamo-Girl; blackie; SandRat; Calpernia; SAMWolf; prairiebreeze; ..

Ping!

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2 posted on 10/16/2004 5:09:53 AM PDT by Ragtime Cowgirl ('Til further notice (pray for our liberators and allies, onward to victory), simply: *ping*.)

To: Ragtime Cowgirl

VB stands for very big or vehicle borne? Nice patch.

3 posted on 10/16/2004 5:11:43 AM PDT by bvw

Just posted at CENTCOM (MNF-Iraq is usually first, for Freepers interested in finding war news from the ones doing the planning and fighting):

CONCERNED IRAQI CITIZEN, INTELLIGENCE PREVENT VBIED ATTACK - CENTCOM

4 posted on 10/16/2004 5:12:28 AM PDT by Ragtime Cowgirl ('Til further notice (pray for our liberators and allies, onward to victory), simply: *ping*.)

5 posted on 10/16/2004 5:18:20 AM PDT by Q6-God

To: Ragtime Cowgirl

Having just returned from my second tour in Iraq, this will be the only way to rid the country of the radical thugs. The Iraqi people must be willing to stand up for THIER country.

6 posted on 10/16/2004 5:19:24 AM PDT by XtreMarine

Yes. They tend to leave bigger holes than grenades.

7 posted on 10/16/2004 5:19:57 AM PDT by Eagle Eye (Al Anbar -- not just another bad neighborhood, it's a state of mind)

To: Ragtime Cowgirl

It would be so interesting to find out the details on this--like who helped in spreading the word about this tragedy in the making. Also, we need more Iraqis willing to prevent their fellow citizens' senseless demise.

8 posted on 10/16/2004 8:01:52 AM PDT by YepYep

To: Ragtime Cowgirl

9 posted on 10/16/2004 8:56:27 AM PDT by Alamo-Girl

To: Ragtime Cowgirl

10 posted on 10/16/2004 9:09:48 AM PDT by whizzer

To: Ragtime Cowgirl

This is it folk. The turning point has been achieved. When the Iraqi citizens start turning these guys in before they can do their dirty work, the war is won. Now it's just a question of rounding up the remainders.

11 posted on 10/16/2004 9:36:13 AM PDT by McGavin999 (If Kerry can't deal with the "Republican Attack Machine" how is he going to deal with Al Qaeda)

To: Ragtime Cowgirl

Working together ~ Getting things done ~ Bump!

12 posted on 10/16/2004 11:47:39 AM PDT by blackie (Be Well~Be Armed~Be Safe~Molon Labe!)

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