Iraqi QRF 1 clears al-Latif
By Multi-National Division South East PAO
May 4, 2008 - 2:18:25 PM
Blackanthem Military News
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| Iraqi soldiers from Quick Reaction Force 1 of the 1st Iraqi Army Quick Reaction Force inspect illegal weapons seized from criminals in the al-Latif neighborhood of Basra during clear and search operations, May 3. The QRF 1 helped clear al-Latif in the latest stage in Operation Charge of the Knights -- the Government of Iraq's ongoing initiative to eliminate criminals in the city of Basra and its surrounding areas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Brian Block) |
BASRA, Iraq - The 1st Iraqi Army Quick Reaction Force's Quick Reaction Force 1 continued its successful operations in Basra May 3 by clearing the neighborhood of al-Latif.
At dawn, QRF 1 moved into al-Latif and began searching homes for illegal weapons, explosives and criminals.
The QRF 1 was deployed to Basra from al-Anbar Province by the Government of Iraq April 1 to assist local Iraqi Security Forces in bringing peace and security back to the city during Operation Charge of the Knights. Operation Charge of the Knights is a Government of Iraq initiative to eliminate criminal gangs that had been attacking government forces and Coalition units in and around the city.
To date QRF 1 has participated in the clearing of al-Quibla, al-Hyyaniyah, al-Huteen, al-Jumhuriya and now al-Latif. These operations have netted hundreds of mortars and rockets, dozens of detainees, machine-guns and thousands of rounds of ammunition.
The clearing of al-Latif resulted in several cache discoveries, including dozens of automatic weapons, mortars and improvised explosive devices. The QRF 1 also detained several criminals, and raided and demolished the residence of a known IED maker and militia leader.
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| An Iraqi soldier from Quick Reaction Force 1 of the 1st Iraqi Army Quick Reaction Force stands guard by his humvee before clearing operations in the al-Latif neighborhood of Basra, May 3. The clearing of al-Latif is the latest stage in Operation Charge of the Knights -- the Government of Iraq's initiative to eliminate criminals in the city of Basra and its surrounding areas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Brian Block) |
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| Iraqi soldiers from Quick Reaction Force 1 of the 1st Iraqi Army Quick Reaction Force shop at a roadside stand during a pause in clearing operations in the al-Latif neighborhood of Basra, May 3. The QRF 1 helped clear al-Latif in the latest stage in Operation Charge of the Knights -- the Government of Iraq's ongoing initiative to eliminate criminals in the city of Basra and its surrounding areas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Brian Block) |
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| An Iraqi soldier from Quick Reaction Force 1 of the 1st Iraqi Army Quick Reaction Force spray paints over anti-government graffiti in the al-Latif neighborhood of Basra, May 3. The QRF 1 helped clear al-Latif in the latest stage of Operation Charge of the Knights -- the Government of Iraq's ongoing initiative to eliminate criminals in the city of Basra and its surrounding areas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Brian Block) |
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