A squad-size element of 1st Battalion, 87th Inf. Regt. conceal themselves in amongst reeds along with a canine unit during a 'ground assault' on a high valued target known to be an Improvised Explosive Device facilitator in the district of Hawijah. A squad-size element traversed over a mile of calf-deep, muddy farmlands, and wadded through chest-high canals filled with swamp-like water viewing the terrain through the greenish tint of night vision goggles in order to reach their objective. Although several members of the objective's household were detained--the target had left earlier that even
A squad-size element of 1st Battalion, 87th Inf. Regt. conceal themselves in amongst reeds along with a canine unit during a 'ground assault' on a high valued target known to be an Improvised Explosive Device facilitator in the district of Hawijah. A squad-size element traversed over a mile of calf-deep, muddy farmlands, and wadded through chest-high canals filled with swamp-like water viewing the terrain through the greenish tint of night vision goggles in order to reach their objective. Although several members of the objective's household were detained--the target had left earlier that evening. ( Army photo by Staff Sgt. Margaret C. Nelson, 1BCT, 10th Mtn. Div., PAO) Human 'Predators' hunt Insurgents in northeastern Iraq 104345
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