Battle/Operation Name

Battle/Operation Name

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To Date

Location

Purpose/Result

Operation Iraqi Freedom2003031920100831IraqU.S. invasion/war on terror in Iraq. Planned to end with the withdrawal of U.S. combat troops, and succeeded by Operation New Dawn (see 2010 below).

Operation Option North2003????2003????KirkukCounterinsurgency: Objective was to seize the city, the northern oil fields and several military airfields in the area

Operation Bastille200209??200303??Throughout IraqForward Presence: Was the code name for the operation to deploy force elements and prepare for possible combat operations in Iraq

Objective Buford200303??200303??Bashur, near the city ofSecurity: Set up a perimeter and traffic checkpoints around an airfield, which has a runway 6,700 feet.

Operation Falconer20030318200306??throughout IraqContingency:Australianoperations during the invasion of Iraq

Operation Antica Babilonia2003071520061201NasiriyahContingency:Italianpeacekeeping mission in Nasiriyahsolan20@msn.com

Battle of Umm Qasr2003032120030325Umm QasrBattle: Was the first military confrontation in the Second Iraq War.

Battle of Nasiriyah2003032320030329NasiriyahBattle: During the fighting 18 Marines and 11 soldiers were killed and about 50 were wounded, while the Iraqi resistance was crushed fairly rapidly thereafter.

Operation Northern Delay2003032620030326Bashur AirfieldSecurity: Forced the Iraqi Army to maintain approximately six divisions in the area to protect its northern flank, providing strategic relief for Coalition Forces advancing on Baghdad

Battle of Baghdad (2003)2003040320030412BaghdadBattle: The invasion of the city commenced three days after Allied forces had secured the Baghdad airport

Battle of Debecka Pass2003040620030406Debecka PassBattle: To secure a major crossroads near the village of Debecka

Operation Airborne Dragon200304020030407Bashur Airfield, northern IraqContingency: Marked the beginning of the first expeditionary insertion of a U.S. armored force into combat by air.

Operation Planet X2003051520030515A village nearAd Dawrand Al Dur, 11mi (18km) north ofTikritContingency: American raid to captureBa'athists

Operation Peninsula Strike2003060920030613BaladContingency: American raid to capture Ba'athists.

Operation Desert Snowplough2003061220070803Al-Qurnadistrict North ofBasraContingency: Codename for Danish operations under British command.

Operation Desert Scorpion (Iraq 2003)2003061520030629Fallujah, from Kirkuk in the north toTajiin the southContingency: American raid to capture Ba'athists. (included a number of lesser operations such asScorpion Sting,Spartan ScorpionandRifles Scorpion)

Operation Spartan Scorpion2003061520030616Throughout IraqContingency: Consisted of nationwide raids designed to remove all remaining Ba'ath Party, non-compliant forces and paramilitary forces

Operation Scorpion Sting2003061620030616the Thawra neighborhood of BaghdadContingency: Coalition soldiers found and confiscated three pistols, one rifle, two mortar rounds and detained 31 suspected criminals

Operation Sidewinder2003062920030707a city about 20 kilometers east of al TajiContingency: Raids against suspected Hussein supporters. Was designed in support ofOperation Desert Scorpion. It involved the4th Infantry Division, who were tasked with securing highways.[1]

Operation Iron Bullet200307??200307??BaghdadSecurity: Was designed to collect dangerous ordinance and transport it out of the city where it can be safely handled or destroyed

Operation Tyr200307??200307??TikritSecurity: Destroyed a series of stationary targets without risk of civilian casualties but with high visibility. Was an assault conducted by the4th Infantry BrigadeinTikrit, primarily as a show of force to deter terrorist and anti-coalition forces. The 1st Battalion,44th Air Defense Artillery Regimentdestroyed a series of stationary targets without risk of civilian casualties but with high visibility. Troops also destroyed Iraqi tanks using high explosive munitions. No one was reported injured in the operation.

Operation Telic20030711Ongoingthroughout IraqContingency: The codename under which all British operations of the 2003 Invasion of Iraq and after are being conducted

Operation Ivy Serpent2003071220030721a region along Highway 1 between the cities ofBayji,Huwayiahand SamarraCounterinsurgency: Was a preemptive strike focused aggressively on non-compliant forces and former regime leaders who are planning attacks against coalition forces in an attempt to hinder coalition and Iraqi efforts in building a new Iraq. Was an American anti-insurgent sweep inSallahadinandDialaprovinces. It was conducted concurrently withOperation Soda Mountain. The operation was centered on a section of Highway 1 north ofBaghdadnear the towns ofBayji,Huwayiah, andSamarra. The American action was based on theFourth Infantry Divisionwhose insignia is ivy. This is a play on the Roman numeral "IV".

Operation Soda Mountain2003071220030717throughout IraqCounterinsurgency: To increase reconnaissance and presence throughout the whole of Iraq to deter, disrupt and rapidly defeat attacks on coalition forces. Was a nationwide sweep byAmericanandCoalition Forcesagainst insurgents and remnants of the former regime conducted from 1217 June 2003. As a result of this series of almost 150 raids, 62Ba'athistleaders were captured and a large number of weapons seized. Simultaneously, humanitarian missions such as repairing and rebuilding public buildings were conducted. Conducted roughly concurrently with Operation Ivy Serpent.

Operation Catalyst20030716Ongoingthroughout IraqHumanitarian: Australian rehabilitation and reconstruction

Operation White House2003071620030716BaghdadCounterinsurgency: Troops of the 101st Airborne Division stormed the residence of Samir Abd Al-Aziz Al-Najim, the central Baath Party chairman for Baghdad

Operation Tapeworm2003072220030722MosulSecurity and counterinsurgency: killing of Uday and Qusay Hussein, Saddam Hussein's sons[1]

Operation Ivy Lightning2003081220030812Baghdad, Ain Lalin and Quara Tapa along the Jabal Hamrin Ridge north of the cityCounterinsurgency: A number of small weapons stores were uncovered. Was a raid conducted by elements of theU.S. 4th Infantry Division. A number of small weapons stores were uncovered. The names of many operations of the 4th Infantry Division took the name "Ivy", apunon the Roman numeral "IV."

Operation Silverado2003081620030816Subak SurCounterinsurgency: To capture suspected insurgents and seize weapons stockpiles. Was a small operation conducted by the39th Infantry Brigade (Light) (Separate/Enhanced)of theArkansasNational GuardinSubak Sur.

Operation Ivy Needle2003082620030826Khalis, in and near; 70 kilometers north of BaghdadCounterinsurgency: Was a raid conducted by elements of the4th Infantry Divisionin and nearKhalis, seventy kilometers north ofBaghdad, on August 26, 2003. The operation disrupted a criminal gang active in the area.

Operation Longstreet200309??200309??between Baghdad and FallujahCounterinsurgency: Numerous weapons stores were destroyed and enemy personnel taken into custody without the loss of a single American life. Was a two-week series of raids and cordon operations conducted by elements of theFirst Armored Divisionand the3d Armored Cavalry Regiment. Numerous weapons stores were destroyed and enemy personnel taken into custody without the loss of a single American life. The operation was named after a Confederate GeneralJames Longstreet.

Operation Desert Thrust200310??200310??throughout IraqCounterinsurgency: Was the name given by 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division to their operations in Iraq beginning on their arrival in October 2003

Operation Chamberlain200310??200310??Sinjar, the border southwest ofSecurity and Surveillance: Was an American border-security operation mentioned in press releases on 15 October 2003. It involved ground surveillanceJoint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System(JSTARS) aircraft to feed information to ground elements of the101st Airborne Divisionin nearreal time. TheUkrainian5th Detached Mechanized Brigadewas also involved in the operation. This operation was named after US general Joshua Chamberlain (US Civil War).

Operation Industrial Sweep200310??200310??SamarraCounterinsurgency: Was a search of parts of the city of Samarra by elements of the4th Infantry DivisionduringPost-invasion Iraq.

Operation Tiger Clean Sweep2003100720031007Security and Counterinsurgency:: Was a border security operation conducted by the "Tiger" Squadron of the3d Armored Cavalry Regimentannounced on 7 September 2003 nearAl Qa'im. The town was cordoned off and searched, yielding a number of small arms and fourteen persons suspected of being insurgents.

Operation Sweeny2003101520031015southern IraqLaw enforcement: Anti-smuggling operation by the Marines. Elements of the13th Marine Expeditionary Unit(MEU) Special Operations Capable(SOC)completed humanitarian assistance, anti-smuggling and security and stabilization operations, Oct. 25 in southern Iraq as part of Operation Sweeney. The MEU SOC, a component of Expeditionary Strike Group One(ESG), composed mostly of Marines stationed with the1st Marine DivisionofMarine Corps Base Camp Pendleton,California, provided medical and dental capability and produced more than 3,000 gallons of water for citizens in the region.

Operation O.K. Corral20031019200310??Ar RamadiCounterinsurgency: Over ninety people were detained, including four senior officers of the former Iraqi Army. Was a sweep operation conducted by elements of the82nd Airborne Divisionin Ar Ramadi beginning on 19 October 2003. Over ninety people were detained, including four senior officers of the formerIraqi Army.

Operation Eagle Curtain200311??200311??northern IraqSecurity and Counterinsurgency: Troops participated in 311 patrols, four cordon and knock operations, and eventually detained eight individuals. Was a series of raids and roadblocks conducted by the101st Airborne Division. Eight persons were detained as suspected insurgents associated with the former government. The name is derived from the "Screaming Eagles" nickname for the 101st Airborne Division.

Operation All American Tiger200311062003????Counterinsurgency: Was an operation with an objective of capturing insurgents associated with the old regime. At least a dozen prisoners were taken, several of whom were on the American "Most Wanted" list. The first phase was launched by the 1st Squadron,3rd Armored Cavalry Regimentand the 1stBattalion,504th Parachute Infantry Regiment,82nd Airborne Division. This operation was designed to target those who suspected of attacking Coalition forces. At least 12 men were detained and some were targeted suspects includingAbd Hamad Salah,Huri Mukhlif,Al Ani,Ahmed Kadar Hamad,Faleeh Mahessn,Thair Muklaf Hamadi, andMohamed Hinde Saeel. The name of the operation is derived from the nickname ("All American") for the 82nd Airborne Division.[2]

Operation Rifle Sweep2003110620031106theIraq-SyriaborderCounterinsurgency: Focused on the search and seizure of weapons and munitions

Operation Ivy Cyclone20031107200311??TikritCounterinsurgency: Was designed to locate and detain or eliminate persons seeking to harm coalition forces orIraqicivilians. The operation was executed by the4th Infantry Division. On November 7, an American helicopter was forced down near the city, and the next day heavy air and artillery strikes supported a number of military operations in the area.

Operation Boothill2003111020031110Ar RamadiCounterinsurgency: Was designed to clear and secure the roads outside the city and to seize anycontrabandweapons.

Operation Iron Hammer(Matraqa Hadidia)200311122003????BaghdadSecurity and Counterinsurgency: Was a joint operation between theUS Army,US Air ForceandIraqi Civil Defense Corpswith the objective of preventing the staging of weapons by anti-coalition forces, and preemptively destroy enemy operating bases and fighters in Baghdad

Operation Ivy Cyclone II200311172003????Tikrit, nearCounterinsurgency: American operation nearTikrit

Operation Rifles Blitz200311202003????Al QaimSecurity: Was a house-to-house search of the IraqiSyria-frontier border region close to Syria, Jordan and Saudi Arabia, led by the3d Armored Cavalry Regiment. Involved troops from the82nd Airborne Divisionand the101st Airborne Division. (US News, 12 August 2003,Iraq Hack: A Reporter's Blog, 11 December 2003)

Operation Rifle Sweep2003112620031126along the Iraq-Syria borderCounterinsurgency: Focused on the search and seizure of weapons and munitions

Operation Bayonet Lightning2003120220031202Al Hawijaand the village ofRashad, 60km (37mi) to the south of KirkukCounterinsurgency: Designed to capture weapons, materials, and people that posed a threat againstCoalition Forces

Operation Bulldog Mammoth2003120420031204Baghdad, northwest ofSecurity: American search of an apartment complex.

Operation Clear Area2003120620031206Central Iraq, betweenAr Rifa`iandQal`at SukkarCounterinsurgency: Was a search and seizure operation utilizing vehicle check points

Operation Abilene2003120820031208Al Anbar provinceCounterinsurgency: Soldiers initiated 12 raids that resulted in the capture of 12 individuals and a number of various weapons. Was conducted by theUS Armys1st Infantry Division, 1st Brigade. The operation consisted of twelve raids to capture or eliminate individuals responsible for attacking coalition forces. The operation was successful and resulted in the capture of 12 personnel and the confiscation of various weapons.

Operation Panther Squeeze2003121020031210LatifiyaCounterinsurgency: Was a series of 18 night-time raids by elements of the82nd Airborne Division. These raids seem to have been in response to an ambush that killed seven Spanish intelligence officers in November. About forty enemy personnel were captured.

Operation Red Dawn2003121320031213ad-DawrSecurity and counterinsurgency: American capture of Saddam Hussein.

Operation Panther Backroads2003121520031215Ar RamadiLaw enforcement and counterinsurgency: Was an attempt to stop insurgentsmuggling. Was launched by the82nd Airborne Divisionin theSunni Trianglein an attempt to stopinsurgentsmuggling.[3]

Operation Arrowhead Blizzard2003121720031217SamarraCounterinsurgency: Seven targets classified as high-value were captured by the4th Infantry Divisionand the 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division in theSunni Triangle.[4]

Operation Ivy Blizzard2003121720031217SamarraCounterinsurgency: Counterinsurgency sweep by US forces

Operation Iron Justice2003121820031218Baghdad, southern portionLaw enforcement: Captured 28 fuel trucks and nine propane trucks illegally dispensing fuel as part of black market activity. Was aU.S. Armyoperation aimed at endinginsurgentrunBlack Marketfueling activities south of the city. It involved the1st Armored Divisionand82nd Airborne Division.[5]

Operation Rifles Fury20031221200312??FallujahCounterinsurgency: Seizure of weapons caches including 204 RPGs. Was acoalitionstrike at insurgent training camps in theRawaharea. Led by the 3d Armored Cavarly Regiment along with soldiers from the82nd Airborne Divisionand4th Infantry Division. The operation was nicknamed by the soldiers involved asOperation Santa's Claws.[6]

Operation Devil Siphon2003122320031223Ar RamadiLaw enforcement: Was aimed at curtailing the growing black market of fuel and propane and restoring Iraq's fuel infrastructure. LikeOperation Rifles Fury, this operation was acoalitionstrike aimed at endingBlack Marketfuel andpropaneoperations run byinsurgentmarketeers. The operation involved theU.S. 1st Infantry Divisionand Iraqi Police.[7]

Operation Overcoat2003122320031223MosulHumanitarian: Delivered more than 500 pounds of coats, clothes, shoes, and toys

Operation Salm2003122320031223FallujahOperation Salm was designed to give a higher profile to coalition forces in Fallujah and more exposure to residents. The second objective was to paralyze anti-coalition forces by flooding the streets with soldiers and checkpoints. This operation took place on December 23, 2003 and lasted from 5:30AM to 3:00PM. Members of the 10th Mountain Division and 82nd Airborne Division participated and reported they detained 12 enemy personnel.

Operation Santa Strike2003122320031223MosulHumanitarian: Delivered more than 500 pounds of coats, clothes, shoes, and toys

Operation Iron Force200312242003????BaghdadCounterinsurgency: The objective was to capture or eliminate any rebel forces seeking to capitalize on the holiday season to attack coalition forces

Operation Iron Grip2003122420031231, at leastBaghdadCounterinsurgency: Was designed to intensify the pressure on Saddam loyalists

Operation Choke Hold2003123020031230BaghdadCounterinsurgency: To stop the influx of IED making materials into the city

[edit]2004See also:2004and2004 in Iraq

Areas of responsibilityin Iraq as of 30 April 2004

During the early occupation, a number of widely cited humanitarian, tactical, and political errors by coalition planners, particularly the United States and United Kingdom led to a growing armed resistance, usually called the "Iraqi insurgency" (referred to by the mainstream media and coalition governments). The anti-occupation/anti-coalition forces are believed to be predominantly, but not exclusively, Iraqi Sunni Muslim Arabs, plus some foreign Arab and Muslim fighters, some of the latter tied to al-Qaeda. Several minor coalition members have pulled out of Iraq; this has been widely considered a political success for the anti-occupation forces.

Despite this, there was a reduction in violence throughout Iraq in the start of 2004 due to reorganization within the insurgent forces. During this time the tactics used by coalition forces were studied and the insurgency began to plan a new strategy. The calm did not last long however and once the insurgency had regained its footing attacks resumed and increased. Throughout the remainder of 2004 and continuing into the present day, the insurgency has employed Improvised Explosive Devices (IED's) and bombings as their primary means of combating the coalition forces. This has led to hundreds of Iraqi civilians and police killed in addition to the coalition forces they were fighting. Many were killed in a series of massive bombings at mosques and shrines throughout Iraq. The bombings indicated that as the relevance of Saddam Hussein and his followers was diminishing, radical Islamists, both foreign and Iraqi was increasing to take their place. An organized Sunni insurgency, with deep roots and both nationalist and Islamist motivations, was becoming clear. The Mahdi Army also began launching attacks on coalition targets and to seize control from the Iraqi security forces. The southern and central portions of Iraq began to erupt in urban guerilla combat as coalition forces attempted to keep control and prepared for a counteroffensive.

In response to insurgent attacks, coalition forces focused on hunting down the remaining leaders of the former regime, culminating in the shooting deaths of Saddam's two sons in July. In all, over 200 top leaders of the former regime were killed or captured, as well as supports and military personnel during the summer of 2004.

Battle/Operation Name

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Purpose/Result

Operation Gimlet Victory2004????2004????

Operation Hickory View2004????2004????Counterinsurgency and Security: Helped eliminate many of the established indirect fire patterns, which insurgents had used

Operation I CAN2004????2004????throughout IraqHumanitarian: Soldiers distributed over 100 boxes of donated school supplies and toys to Iraqi children.

Operation Iron Fury II2004????2004????Sadr CityCounterinsurgency: Continued missions to drive the Mahdi Army out of the city

Operation Lancer Lightning2004????2004????

Operation Windy City2004????2004????BaghdadHumanitarian: Gave blankets to distribute to the local population

Operation Warhorse Whirlwind200401??200401??Abu KharmaCounterinsurgency: Captured 31 individuals, including eight people who were specifically targeted for suspected involvement in anti-Coalition activity

Operation Iron Resolve200401122004????BaghdadCounterinsurgency: Was intended to disrupt the terrorist networks with constant searches and raids by coalition forces

Operation Clothes for Kids2004011320040114TajiHumanitarian: An effort to bring clothing to needy Iraqi children

Operation Market Sweep2004011320040113FallujahCounterinsurgency: The successful raid into the downtown Fallujah arms market

Operation Saloon2004011420040114theAl-Anbar provinceCounterinsurgency: Captured a high-ranking former Iraqi Officer,General Mamoud Khudair Younes

Operation Centaur Fast Gas2004011520040119BaqubahSecurity: Provide security for the gas station, help manage the lines in order to facilitate maximum efficiency of the gas station, and prevent unauthorized gas pilferage

Operation Rock Slide2004011520040115the Al-Anbar provinceCounterinsurgency: Captured a high-ranking former Iraqi officer Brig. Gen. Kalil Ibraham Fayal al-Dulaymi

Operation Wolfhound Trap II2004012120040123HeychelCounterinsurgency:

Operation Wolfhound Fury II2004012220040122Heychel and its surrounding villagesCounterinsurgency: Hunted down suspected terrorists and provide humanitarian and reconstruction assistance to the Iraqi people

Operation Wolverine Feast2004012420040124the Al-Doura districtCounterinsurgency: Coalition and Iraqi Army soldiers detained 10 suspects and seized four caches

Operation Final Cut20040128200402??BayjiCounterinsurgency: Was designed to capture or eliminate people suspected of insurgent activity

Operation Saber Turner II200402??200402??Counterinsurgency:

Operation Tomahawk (Iraq)200402??200402??

Operation Trailblazer20040209OngoingBaqubahSecurity: An effort to make Iraqi roads safer for fellow soldiers. The beginning of this operation was conducted by the14th Engineer Battalion(C)(W) and the 244th Engineers out of Colorado. This Operation was taken over by the141st Engineer Combat Battalion(C)(W), aNorth Dakota National Guardunit. Their mission was to patrol a section of Iraq's main highways and alternate routes locating and clearing roadside bombs or IED's (Improvised Explosive Device). The secondary goal of this mission was route sanitation which included knocking down trees in the medians of the roads and clearing brush from the sides of the road where the enemy could easily hide an IED. In January 2005, the 141st Engineers were replaced by the467th Engineer Battalion(C)(W), a USAR unit from Tennessee. The 14th Engineer Battalion returned to Iraq and relieved the 467th Engineers of the Trailblazer mission in December 2005. Alpha Company, 164th Engineers from North Dakota took over operations from the 467th Engineers in the LSA Anaconda/Balad area around the same time. In October 2006, the 14th Engineers were replaced by the 1st Engineer Battalion.

Operation Eagle Liberty 32004021820040219BiladCounterinsurgency: Targeted individuals who were suspected of attacking forward operating bases in the area. 16 targets and 3 enemy personnel were detained

Operation Devil Clinch2004022120040221BaghdadCounterinsurgency: Was designed as a series of raids to capture suspected insurgents

Operation Rocketman2004022620040226the town of SiniyahCounterinsurgency: Three Iraqis suspected of attacks on coalition forces were arrested

Operation Aloha200403??200403??KirkukCounterinsurgency: American anti-insurgent sweep. Elements of the25th Infantry Divisionsurrounded an area in late March 2004 and sent patrols to conduct searches for weapons. The troopers knocked on doors to ask permission to search. This was a change from earlier more-aggressive techniques. The name of the operation is a traditional Hawaiian greeting. The 25th Infantry Division has long been based in that state.

Operation Centaur Rodeo200403??200403??BaqubahLaw enforcement and Counterinsurgency: Designed to slow the smuggling of illegal weapons in Baqubah's Diyala Governorate capital. As of March 30, 2004coalition forceshad seized 3 people and several weapons.[8]

Operation Devil Thrust200403??200403??Surveillance, reconnaissance and Counterinsurgency: The operation consists of three phases. The first phase is surveillance and reconnaissance, the 2nd was combat operations and the 3rd was stabiliztion

Operation Soccor Ball200403??200403??Baghdad, Karadah districtHumanitarian: Gave away 150 soccer balls to local children

Operation Warrior2004030320040303Security and Counterinsurgency: Was a cordon and search operation conducted by coalition forces designed to captureFarhanandSofi Sinjar,Abu Akmed, andAbu Farka.[9]

Operation Shillelagh2004031720040317Abu GhuraybCounterinsurgency: Seven wanted individuals were found and detained during a sweep of more than 700 houses. See Also Operation Iron Promise.

Operation Suicide Kings2004031720040317BaghdadSecurity: A combined cordon and search operation involving U.S. and Iraqi Civil Defense Corps Soldiers

Operation Iron Promise20040318200411??BaghdadCounterinsurgency: Part of an ongoing campaign to bring stabilization and security to the country and people of Iraq. Was a long-running series of patrols conducted by elements of the1st Armoredand1st Cavalry Divisions. The operation continued until at least November 2004 when it was still being mentioned in newspaper reports. The name is derived from the "Old Ironsides" nickname of the 1st Armored Division.

Operation Duke Fortitude200404??200404??FallujahCounterinsurgency: The operation was designed to capture or kill elements of theMahdi armyandMuqtada Al-Sadr

Operation Iron Saber200404??200406??Najaf,Al KutandKarbalaCounterinsurgency: Was a coalition strike aimed at defeating theMahdi armyunder the control ofMuqtada al-Sadr

Operation Lancer Fury200404??200404??Baghdad,Sadr CityCounterinsurgency: Was one of many operations initiated in hopes of disarming and disbanding militia forces

Battle of Fallujah(2004)2004040420040501FallujahBattle: (See Operation Vigilant Resolve)

Operation Vigilant Resolve2004040420040501FallujahBattle: First American attempt to capture Fallujah.

Battle of Ramadi (2004)2004040620040410RamadiBattle: An estimated 250 rebels were killed in fighting that shattered the insurgent offensive

Operation Resolute Sword2004040820040408Counterinsurgency: Was a military operation taken by theUnited States' armed forces to captureMuqtada al-Sadr. (April 10 President's Radio Address Mention)

Operation Danger Fortitude2004041120040417Najaf, about 20km northwest ofSecurity: was designed establish and occupy FOB Duke

Operation Ripper Sweep20040412200404??FallujahSecurity and counterinsurgency: The operation aimed at securing roads into and out of the city. Was aUnited States Marine Corpsoperation that took place asOperation Vigilant Resolveraged inFallujah. The operation aimed at securing roads into and out ofFallujahand was led by the7th Marine Regiment. The Marines swept west to east fromAl Asadand seized a large number ofIEDs.

Battle of Husaybah2004041720040417HusaybahBattle: Five Marines were killed along with 150 insurgents in the fierce battle that lasted 14 hours. Another 9 Marines were wounded and 20 insurgents captured.

Operation Yellow Stone2004042320040423Al-Rashida, the former presidential island retreatCounterinsurgency: To secure the area and remove the enemy from the island

Operation Rapier Thrust200405??200405??

Operation Spring Cleanup200405??200405??BaqoubaCounterinsurgency: Designed to take control of a stretch of road known as the Blue Babe Highway and included the U.S. 3rd Brigade Combat Teams. The area was also known as "RPGAlley" for the large number ofIEDandinsurgentattacks that occurred there.[10]

Operation Thunderstruck200405??200405??

Operation Striker Hurricane2004050120040501BaghdadCounterinsurgency: To round up insurgents and other anti-coalition parties

Operation Wolfpack Crunch2004050420040504DiwaniyaCounterinsurgency: The missions target was a series of buildings, located near an old downtown theater, which were reportedly being used by members of the Muqtadas Militia to plan and stage attacks against Coalition forces

Operation Arrowhead Strike 102004050520070506Baghdad, the southwesternRashid DistrictCounterinsurgency: To rid theRashid Districtofterroristsand criminals and to protect the population

Operation Student to Student2004051020040510Al-BaruddiHumanitarian and Peacekeeping: Gave the soldiers and the local populace an opportunity to establish the relationships that are so critical to the building of a sovereign Iraq

Operation Disarm2004051920040519BaghdadPeacekeeping: The program used funds earmarked for tips leading to the capture of insurgents or illegal weapons and offers up to $500 per weapon, depending on type. Included in the final tally were more than 80AK-47rifles, mortars, mines and grenades.

Operation Diyala Border Police Audit20040526200406??MuntheriaForward Presence: To verify the accuracy and legitimacy of the Diyala Border Polices financial and payroll records just northeast ofKanaqan

Operation Giuliani200406??200406??MosulCounterinsurgency: Was designed to seize weapons and munitions to prevent them from being used against coalition forces

Operation Slim Shady200406??200406??KirkukCounterinsurgency: Was designed to cripple the resources ofMuqtada al-Sadr's militia. The 2nd Brigade of the 25th Infantry Division of the United States Military launched the operation, which was designed to cripple the resources of the then powerful rebel forces of Muqtada al-Sadr. The operation began in the first week of June, 2004. Six individuals were captured, five of which were cell leaders in the Mahdi army. One of the insurgents captured was As'ad Abu Aws. As'ad Abu Aws was the second in command of the militia's Kirkuck operations. The name of the operation was taken from popular rapper Eminem's (real nameMarshall Mathers) fictional alter-ego Slim Shady.Press Release

Operation Striker Tornado200406??200406??BaghdadCounterinsurgency: Was designed to allow the1st Armored Divisionto execute near-simultaneous raids on specified targets wanted for anti-coalition activities

Operation Rocketman III2004060820040608Counterinsurgency: Designed to search and secure enemy personnel as well as those suspected of harboring insurgents and weapons.

Operation Dragon Victory2004061920040619NajafSupport and counterinsurgency: Was designed to provide relief in place of the 2nd Armored Cavalry and to provide logistical support for Task Force Danger and continue to sustain combat operations.

Operation Gimlet Crusader2004062420040624KirkukCounterinsurgency: Was aimed at disrupting insurgents and their attacks on multinational forces

Operation Gimlet Silent Sniper200407??200407??KirkukCounterinsurgency: Engaged in multiple searches and raids looking to capture or kill cell leaders

Operation Haifa Street200407??200407??BaghdadLaw Enforcement: Was specifically designed as a large raid focused on criminals and criminal activity in Baghdad

Operation Oasis200407??200407??BaghdadHumanitarian: The overall project to improve electricity, sewers, water and other essential services around the city.

Operation Outlaw Destroyer200407??200407??TikritCounterinsurgency: Was designed to prevent insurgents from gaining weapons and munitions from known ammunition storage points

Operation Mutual Security2004070220040702MosulCounterinsurgency: Was designed as a sweeping house-to-house search for weapons and terrorists to be conducted by only Iraqi forces

Operation Tombstone Piledriver2004071520040715BaghdadCounterinsurgency: The operation netted six individuals who were detained for questioning.

Operation Mayfield III2004071920040719

Operation Cobra Sweep2004072820040728Baghdad, in theHay MuthanadistrictSecurity and Counterinsurgency: Was designed to cordon, search, and seize IED makers, materials and potential storage places

Operation Quarterhorse Rides200408??200408??Ad DuluiyahCounterinsurgency: To increase security and deter enemy attacks

Operation Warrior Resolve200408??200408??theAt TaminandAs SulaymaniyahprovincesCounterinsurgency: Was a massive synchronized effort which attempted to deter insurgent forces

Operation Tiger Care2004080320040803Balad General HospitalHumanitarian: To assist the local hospital by procuring and delivering much needed medical supplies

Operation Phantom Linebacker2004070420040704along theSyrianborderSecurity: Security Operations along the Syrian border.

Operation Vanguard Thunder2004080520040805BaghdadCounterinsurgency: Targeted 150-200 terrorist suspects. No injuries or damages were reported

Battle of Najaf (2004)2004080520040827NajafBattle: Was a battle that was fought between U.S. and Iraqi forces, and the Islamist Mahdi Army of Muqtada al-Sadr

CIMIC-House2004080520040828Al AmarahBattle: Was a siege fought between UK forces, and the Islamist Mahdi Army of Muqtada al-Sadr. An estimated 200+ insurgents were killed.

Operation Cajun Mousetrap II20040805200408??SamarraCounterinsurgency: Some small arms were found and at least three rebels were killed while nine people were detained and transferred for further questioning.

Operation Cajun Mousetrap III2004081320040815SamarraCounterinsurgency: Troops utilized targeted raids against enemy personnel who were destabilizing the city and an estimated 45 insurgents were killed.

Operation Iron Fury200408172004????BaghdadCounterinsurgency: An "all-out effort" to stop violence in the Baghdad area by militia headed up by Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr

Operation Showdown2004081820040818Ar RamadiCounterinsurgency: To search for weapons caches and terrorists

Operation Wolverine2004081920040819Ad DuluiyahCounterinsurgency: Was designed to prevent organized insurgent force activities as well as deny AIF sanctuary

Operation Grizzly Forced Entry2004082120040821NajafCounterinsurgency: Was designed as a search and seizure operation of high value targets suspected of attacking coalition forces

Operation Clean Sweep2004082320040824Baghdad, southern portionCounterinsurgency: Raided 350 houses and detained 49 suspects

Operation True Grit2004082320040824RamadiCounterinsurgency: During the operation, Multi-National Forces and SSF searched several houses and 17 insurgents were detained, four of which were found setting up an ambush on top of one of the houses

Operation Hurricane200409??200409??RamadiCounterinsurgency: Resulted in the detention of four suspected insurgents, the removal of 6 improvised explosive devices and the confiscation of IED making materials, including cell phone parts

Operation Black Typhoon2004090920040914Tal AfarCounterinsurgency: All the enemy insurgents had either been killed or fled the city

Operation Hurricane II2004091820040918RamadiCounterinsurgency: To disrupt the Daham terrorist network and to discover and remove illegal weapons and ammunition caches in the city.

Operation Iron Fist II200409232004????RamadiCounterinsurgency: A top priority in the operation was to detain or eliminate Moktada al-Sadr's lieutenants

Operation Longhorn2004092420040924RamadiCounterinsurgency: A coordinated effort to detain insurgent Forces and remove illegal weapons and ammunition caches

Operation Marne2004092420040924RamadiCounterinsurgency: A coordinated effort to detain insurgent Forces and remove illegal weapons and ammunition caches

Operation Predator2004092420040924RamadiCounterinsurgency: A coordinated effort to detain Anti-Iraqi Forces and remove illegal weapons and ammunition caches

Operation Backpack200410??200410??BaqubahHumanitarian: Taking 200 backpacks filled with school supplies to school children

Operation Mustang Flex200410??200410??TikritCounterinsurgency and humanitarian: Deny insurgents sanctuary, promote the Tikrit Job Corps program, and assess essential services.

Operation Ramadan Roundup200410??200410??TikritCounterinsurgency: Resulted in the capture of 30 insurgents, more than 60 weapons, and Improvised Explosive Device making materials.

Operation Tangerine Pinch200410??200410??TikritCounterinsurgency: Deny insurgents sanctuary, promote the Tikrit Job Corps program, and assess essential services.

Operation Wolfhound Fury20041005200410??HegnehCounterinsurgency: A Task Force 1-27 air assault mission

Operation Bulldog200410062004????Ar-RamadiCounterinsurgency: Was designed to re-establish peace and stability by denying sanctuary to insurgents, capturing enemy personnel, and seize any weapons caches

Operation Centaur Strike II2004101120041011BaqubahCounterinsurgency: Was designed to seize insurgent equipment caches in hopes of disrupting terrorist activity before theRamadan.

Operation Centaur Strike III2004101320041013BaqubahCounterinsurgency: Was designed to seize insurgent equipment caches in hopes of disrupting terrorist activity before theRamadan.

Operation Mandarin Squeeze2004101420041014TikritCounterinsurgency: Its purpose was threefold; deny insurgents sanctuary, promote theTikritjob corps program, and assess essential services.

Operation Mustang Socko2004101420041014along the Tigris RiverCounterinsurgency: Detained several suspects and found several weapons caches

Operation Tiger Cub2004101420041014BaghdadHumanitarian: To improve the school supply and education system throughout the greater Balad area

Operation Tangerine Squeeze2004101520041015TikritCounterinsurgency: Called for a complete search of more than 300 homes

Operation Crayon2004102120041021KirkukHumanitarian: Was a charitable program that provided schools the pencils, crayons, papers and other materials necessary to teach children

Operation Duliyah Sunrise2004102820041028Ad DuluiyahCounterinsurgency: A raid on an upscale neighborhood to search for insurgent materials

Operation Dallas2004102920041029MosulSecurity: Was designed to increase security by performing cordon and knocks throughout the community

Operation Tiger Fury200410302004????east of BaladCounterinsurgency: Was designed to stop insurgent activities and capture individuals suspected of being insurgents

Operation Army Santa200411??200411??Humanitarian:

Operation Duke Fury2004110320041103FallujahCounterinsurgency: To search for weapons caches and suspected insurgents

Operation New Dawn (Al Fajr)2004110320041103FallujahCounterinsurgency: To search for weapons caches and suspected insurgents

Operation Phantom Fury2004110720041223FallujahCounterinsurgency: Joint American/Iraqi assault on Fallujah. See also Operation Dawn (Al-Fajr) and 2nd Battle of Fallujah

Operation Dawn (Al Fajr)2004110820041108FallujahCounterinsurgency: The elimination of Fallujah as a terrorist safe haven

Battle of Mosul2004111020041116MosulBattle: Was a battle fought during the Iraq War in 2004 for the capital of the Ninawa Governorate in northern Iraq that occurred concurrently to fighting in Fallujah.

Operation Wolfhound Power2004111120041112HawjaCounterinsurgency: To root insurgents out of the city

Operation Wolfhound Jab2004111520041115Tall SuseusandRubaydhahCounterinsurgency: No one was detained and no weapon caches were found although reports were that the area contained insurgent sanctuaries

Operation Rock Bottom2004111920041121Counterinsurgency: The searches netted numerous small arms, 10 detainees and three rockets

Operation Plymouth Rock2004112320041123Baghdad, South ofCounterinsurgency: Sweep south of Baghdad.

Operation Tobruk2004112820041128a village along theEuphrates river8km Northeast ofCamp DogwoodCounterinsurgency: A search of the village for insurgents and Saddam loyalists

Operation Wonderland200412??20041224RamadiCounterinsurgency: Netted 29 detainees and multiple weapons caches

Operation Baton Rouge2004120120041204SamarraCounterinsurgency: The operation resulted in about 125 rebels killed and 88 were being detained

Operation Falcon Freedom2004120520041205Al Rashid DistrictCounterinsurgency: A joint U.S.-Iraqi cordon-and-search operation were several weapons caches were discovered

Operation Soprano Sunset2004120620041206Baghdad, eastern portionCounterinsurgency: Captured several suspected senior level transnational terrorists, including key leaders, operatives, and financiers

Operation Iraqi Children2004120820041208BaqubahHumanitarian: Soldiers delivered school supplies

Operation Backbreaker2004122120041222BuhrizSecurity: A project to fortify a new police station as well as the Governors mansion just down the road

Operation Lion Cub2004122120041221TikritHumanitarian: To deliver a load of toys to the children of the villages of Al Alam, Al Owja and Wynott

Operation Powder River2004123120050102Ad DuluiyahCounterinsurgency: Detained 49 individuals, descovered several weapons caches and searched 13 homes and the surrounding areas in a series of raids

Operation Triple Play2004123120050102Salman PakSecurity: To improve security for the upcoming elections in Iraq

[edit]2005See also:2005and2005 in IraqCoalition and Iraqi government forces continue to battle Iraqimilitantsand other fighters. During early and mid-May 2005, the U.S. also launchedOperation Matador, an assault by around 1,000marinesin the ungoverned region of western Iraq. Coalition and Iraqi soldiers, Iraqi fighters and civilians have been killed in these conflicts. As of late July 2007, nearly 3,700 U.S. soldiers have been killed, and around ten times this many have been wounded. The number of Iraqi citizens who have fallen victim to the fighting has risen. The Iraqi government, with some holdovers from theCPA, engaged in securing control of the oil infrastructure (a source of Iraq's foreign currency) and control of the major cities of Iraq. The insurgency, the developing theNew Iraqi Army, disorganized police and security forces, as well as a lack of revenue have hampered efforts to assert control. In addition, formerBaathistelements and militantShiagroups have engaged in sabotage, terrorism, open rebellion, and establishing their own security zones in all or part of a dozen cities. TheAllawigovernment vowed to crush the insurgency.

Anelectionfor a government to draft a permanent constitution took place during this time (ed. seePolitics of Iraqfor more information on the political state of Iraq). Although some violence and lack of widespreadSunniparticipation marred the event, much of the eligibleKurdand Shia populace participated. Sectarian violence has also been prominent part of the militant andguerrillaactivity. Targets here where often Shia gatherings or civilian concentrations mainly of Shias. As a result, over 700 Iraqi civilians died in the month.

Battle/Operation Name

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Operation Attleboro(Iraq)2005????2005????Humanitarian: Delivered a variety of much-needed supplies and equipment to the Iraqi Police of Ash Sharqat

Operation Dunlap2005????2005????

Operation East Lansing2005????2005????

Operation Hudson2005????????????

Operation Moon2005????2005????

Operation Moving Forward2005????2005????

Operation Neighborhood Watch2005????2005????

Operation Spider Web2005????2005????

Operation Vacant City2005????2005????

Operation River Walk2005010220050103LatifiyahCounterinsurgency: Found over 9 significant weapons caches, detained 43 suspected insurgents and discovered and destroyed several IED's

Operation Lanthonid20050109200501??Baqubah, nearCounterinsurgency: Nine targeted AIF members were detained along with two other suspected AIF members and numerous weapons

Operation Therapist2005010920050109nearTikritCounterinsurgency: During the series of raids, 11 were detained. Three of the detainees were on the target list. Also confiscated were 120mm mortars and assorted ammunition

Operation Hedgehog2005011020050114HtCounterinsurgency: Discovered numerous caches of insurgentordnanceandweaponry

Operation Copperas Cove2005011220050112Al-Karkh, the neighborhoods ofKarkhand Sheik MarrufCounterinsurgency: Raided a mechanics shop suspected of being used by insurgents and found 35 mortars which had to be removed by hand

Operation Keystone Sweep2005011420050114As SiniyahCounterinsurgency: To conduct raids, capture or kill insurgents and eliminate improvised explosive devices and other illegal weapons

Operation Clean Sweep2005111820051118Al Buetha, 15KM South of Baghdad along the Tigris RiverCounterinsurgency:Clean out an area that was known to be used as a way for insurgents to come towards Baghdad from the south as well as an area that a lot of VBIED's [vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices] and IED's [improvised explosive devices] were coming from," said U.S. Army Lt. Col. Everett Knapp, commander of the 1st Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment.

In anticipation of the Dec. 15 nationwide elections, U.S. soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment, as well as Iraqi forces from the 4th Public Order Brigade and 1st Commando Brigade, raided about 350 homes and detained 49 suspected terrorists. Military officials said ten of the suspects were forwarded to detention facilities.

Operation Checkmate200501182005????Jabella, 50mi (80km) south of BaghdadCounterinsurgency: Successfully detained 15 insurgents including a suspected former intelligence officer in Saddam Husseins regime

Operation Big Dig200501232005????LatifiyahCounterinsurgency: Collected and destroyed weapons caches

Operation Centaur Showdown2005020820050208MufrekCounterinsurgency: Searched for unregistered weapons and illegal bomb-making materials

Operation River Blitz2005022020050220Al Anbar provinceCounterinsurgency: Targeted insurgents in cities along the Euphrates River including Hit, Ramadi, and Baghdad

Operation River Bridge2005031220050325Hit-Haditha CorridorCounterinsurgency, follow on to Operation River Blitz

Operation Lightning (Al Barkh)2005022620050625BaghdadCounterinsurgency: Shifting the new government from a defensive to an offensive posture in its efforts to disrupt terrorist activities in Baghdad

Operation Unforgiven2005032220050324Albu HatimCounterinsurgency: The operation uncovered five weapons caches including more than 7,000 rounds of ammunition, an improvised explosive device factory and 39 members of anti-Iraqi forces

Operation Swashbuckle2005032620050326Ar RamadiHumanitarian: The four-man comedy show, presented by Hack and Slash, provided an explosive round of entertainment for more than 100 Marines

Operation Fontana2005040220050406theBabilandWasit

HYPERLINK "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Province" \o "Province" provincesCounterinsurgency: Was to eliminate places where terrorists trained to carry out their activities

Operation Block Party2005040720050407FallujahCounterinsurgency: More than 100Marines, side-by-side with three companies of Iraqi soldiers, cordoned and searched a targeted area of the city.

Operation Grey Wolf II2005041020050410ShakartaCounterinsurgency: A surprise operation to catch suspected terrorists and criminals

Operation Badlands2005041220050412SaqlawiyahSecurity and Counterinsurgency: Security and stability operations designed to root out insurgent activity and illegal weapons caches

Operation Scrimmage2005041420050416Kubaysa, Al Anbar ProvinceUnofficial name for a sub-part of operation Outerbanks

Operation Outer Banks2005040120050503Hit-Haditha CorridorCounterinsurgency

Operation Quicksweep200505??200505??BaghdadCounterinsurgency: Resulted in the capture of several individuals identified as insurgents and the discovery of a weapons stash totaling 3,000 pounds of large caliber explosive munitions in a rural area northwest of Baghdad.

Operation Clear Decision2005050320050503Al KarmahCounterinsurgency: It was a success because the operation was conducted safely, insurgents were detained, and the relationship with the local populace improved

Operation Cobweb (MND-CS)2005050620050510WasitprovinceCounterinsurgency: Twenty-nine individuals were detained while forty kinds of guns were confiscated in addition to explosive materials being found

Operation Matador (Battle of Al Qaim)2005050720050514northwestern Anbar provinceCounterinsurgency: It was focused on eliminating insurgents and foreign fighters in a region known as asmugglingroute and a sanctuary for foreign fighters

Battle of Al Qaim2005050820050519Anbar provinceCounterinsurgency: (See Operation Matador)

Operation Block Party II2005050920050514FallujahCounterinsurgency: Only a small amount of ordnance was found during the operation, most of it pointed out by the local residents

Operation Mongoose2005051320050513south of DiyarahCounterinsurgency: To capture individuals responsible for recent attacks against Coalition forces and local residents

Operation Dragons Breath2005051520050515RamadiCounterinsurgency: Was designed to target insurgents in Ramadi neighborhoods

Operation Peninsula (MND-CS)2005051920050519As SuwaryahCounterinsurgency: To round up terrorists and eliminate their base of operations

Operation Squeeze Play2005052220050523Baghdad, the western suburbsCounterinsurgency: Almost 300 suspects were detained in the first day of the operation

Operation Chepultepec2005052420050524Lutafiyah, the southernUbaydahregionCounterinsurgency: TheIraqi Armydetained 12 suspects and captured several weapons

Operation New Market(Souk Jadeed)2005052520050529The city ofHadithaCounterinsurgency: A raid on the city of Haditha to disrupt insurgents.

Operation Moon River Dragon2005052920050529the village ofAl JulaamCounterinsurgency: More than 40 individual males were interrogated about insurgent activities

Operation San Juan2005053120050604Security and Humanitarian: A five-day operation repairing Alternate Supply Route San Juan, making it safer for convoys and local civilians traveling the road on a daily basis

Operation Pitchfork200506??200506??The area east of theLake Thar-TharregionCounterinsurgency: Marines located over 50 hidden weapons caches and an underground bunker in the vicinity of a rock quarry.

Operation Uhaser200506??20050606throughout Northern Babil province, south of BaghdadSecurity and Counterinsurgency: They conducted continuous patrols, vehicle checkpoints, raids, and searches

Operation Woodstock200506??20050606throughout Northern Babil province, south of BaghdadSecurity and Counterinsurgency: They conducted continuous patrols, vehicle checkpoints, raids, and searches

Operation Spear (Romhe)2005061120050622KarabilahCounterinsurgency: Aimed at rooting out terrorists, foreign fighters and disrupting terrorist support systems in and around Karabilah

Operation White Shield2005061320050614northern Babil provinceCounterinsurgency: Discovered a weapons cache and detained seven terror suspects

Operation Dagger(Khanjar)2005061820050618Anbar provinceCounterinsurgency: The operation is focused on locating hidden weapons caches and denying terrorists sanctuary in the Southern Lake Thar-Thar region, in an area 85 kilometers northwest of Baghdad that is a suspected logistical hub.

Operation Strategic Separation (al Azil al Sitrateegi)20050625200506??Babilprovince, northern portionCounterinsurgency: Two hundred and nineteen suspected insurgents were detained

Operation Sword(Saif)2005062720050705The city of HitCounterinsurgency: To occupy the city of Hit and establish a permanent presence there by coalition and Iraqi forces.

Operation Shadyville2005062920050629SaqlawiyahCounterinsurgency: Searched 244 houses and netted several suspected insurgent supporters, two IEDs, and 50 AK-47 assault rifles

Operation Hunter(Sayaid)200507??200507??along the Euphrates River Valley and the broder of SyriaCounterinsurgency: Aimed at denying Al Qaeda in Iraq the ability to operate in the Euphrates River Valley and at preventing the terrorists from continuing their campaign of murder and intimidation against the local population

Operation Seahorse200507??200508??Counterinsurgency:British-led Multi-National Division Southeast with a mission to detect and deter illicit activity along the Iraqi border

Operation Sergeant Thea'a200507??200507??BaqubahCounterinsurgency: Was to capture, or kill, terrorists in the city

Operation Thunder200507??200507??BaghdadCounterinsurgency: Found at least 1 weapons cache and detained several suspects

Operation Demon Digger2005070120050701Al Rashid district, nearCounterinsurgency: seized three weapons caches

Operation Muthana Strike2005070420050704Baghdad International Airport, neighborhoods next toCounterinsurgency: Over 100 individuals were detained as a result of the operation, including reportedly foreign fighters from Egypt

Operation Bow Country2005070520050705Baghdad, areas in the far-east portionCounterinsurgency and reconnaissance: To findweaponsandammunitioncaches, and to develop intelligence on insurgent activity.

Operation Scimitar20050707200507??Zaidan, approximately 20mi (30km) southeast of FallujahCounterinsurgency: At least 22 suspected insurgents were detained

Operation Warriors Rage2005071520050715Baghdad, theAmeriyahdistrictCounterinsurgency: The search found 10 to 12 122/130-millimeter rounds enhanced withpropaneto make a larger fireball in the explosion

Battle of Haditha2005080120050803HadithaBattle: Was a battle fought over two days that were under insurgent control in the Euphrates River valley during 2005

Operation Quickstrike2005080320050810Haditha, Haqliniyah, and BarwanahCounterinsurgency: An offensive operation aimed at disrupting insurgent activities and recovering a missing Marine sniper.

Operation Able Warrior2005080420050804Baghdad, west of theBaghdad International AirportCounterinsurgency: Was conducted in order to disrupt car bombing cells and roadside bomb emplacers, and prevent them from planning, preparing and carrying out terrorist attacks in the area.

Operation Restoring Rights200508262005????the northern city of Tall Afar, located 30mi (50km) west of MosulIraqCounterinsurgency: Was a massive military push to engage and destroy the heavy insurgent contingent located there.

Battle of Tal Afar2005090120050918Tal AfarSecurity and Counterinsurgency: The city was temporarily cleared for elections in 2005, but was not secured in a long-term view.

Operation Cyclone(Zoba)2005091120050911RutbahCounterinsurgency: Againstal-Qaidafighters

Operation Flea Flicker2005091420050914ZafaraniyaCounterinsurgency: Was designed to disrupt insurgent activity in the area in preparation for the Oct. 15 constitutional referendum

Operation National Unity2005092920050914, at least untilBaghdadCounterinsurgency: Charged with the objective of detecting and halting insurgent activity.

Operation Rose Bowl2005092920050929Mohawla, DiyalaCounterinsurgency: search in Mohawla 952.

Operation Clydesdale200510??200510??

Operation Mountaineers(Hiba)200510??200510??southern RamadiCounterinsurgency: Which consists of 400 ISF soldiers and 500 U.S. service members, is to disrupt insurgents

Operation Carentan200510??200512??Diyalaand Salah Ad Din provincesCounterinsurgency: Was responsible for detaining over 700 suspected insurgents and clearing 120 weapons caches

Operation Constitution Hammer200510??200510??FallujahCounterinsurgency: Was conducted to disrupt insurgent activity along the main supply routes in Fallujah, find and capture weapons caches, and kill or capture insurgents

Operation Iron Fist (Kabda Bil Hadid)2005100120051006Sadahapproximately 12km. from the Syrian borderCounterinsurgency: In order to root outal Qaeda in Iraqterrorists operating in the area and to disrupt terrorist support systems in and around the city

Operation Bowie2005100220051004Ar Ramadi, southern portionCounterinsurgency: While sweeping through the mostly rural area, the ISF assisted theMarinesin identifying people who were not from here and helped in searching homes and buildings for weapons caches and insurgentpropaganda.

Operation Saratoga20051002200510??North Central IraqSecurity: To provide a safe observance of Ramadan and security for the upcoming referendum

Operation River Gate (Bawwabatu Annaher)2005100420051005Haditha, Haqlaniyah and BarwanaCounterinsurgency: The operation's goal is to deny the al Qaeda in Iraq terrorist network the ability to operate in the three Euphrates River Valley cities and to free the local citizens from the insurgents' campaign of murder and intimidation

Operation Fiesta Bowl2005101120051011MohawlaCounterinsurgency: search in Mohawla 964

Operation Doctor2005102520051025Ar Ramadi, the Womens and Childrens HospitalHumanitarian: The operation, led byCivil Affairs Group 6, supplied the hospital and the localMinistry of Healthwith more than $500,000 in medical supplies and equipment that was sorely needed by the citizens of theAl Anbarprovincial capital.

Operation Cornhusker2005110120051101MohawlaCounterinsurgency: cordon and search in Mohawla 953 and clearing operations in Mohawla 955

Operation Open Window200511??2005????the south central region of IraqSecurity: To prepare the area for transfer to the responsibility of the Iraqi 8th Division.

Operation Tigers (Numur)200511??200512??RamadiCounterinsurgency: Resulted in the capture of several weapons caches and several terrorist suspects

Operation Wolf Stalk II200511??200511??NinevahCounterinsurgency: Soldiers were charged with disrupting insurgent activity and responding to the needs of local citizens.

Operation Great Lakes200511??200511??Counterinsurgency:Army National Guard,ArmyandUSMCunits fromFOB Grizzlywere charged with disrupting insurgent activity south ofUdame. SFC Kyle B. Wehrly of the2nd Battalion, 123rd Field Artillerywas killed in the Operation.

Operation Shank(Harba)2005110220051203Ramadi, central and southern portionsCounterinsurgency: Was the fifth in a series by the Iraqi army and coalition forces engaged in combined clearing operations to disruptterrorismand set conditions for a successful Dec. 15 election in the provincial capital of Anbar

Operation Syrian Round-up2005110520051105ZafaraniyaCounterinsurgency: clear Mohawla 965. A car was confiscated.

Operation Steel Curtain(Al Hajip Elfulathi)2005110520051122KarabilahCounterinsurgency: A Continued effort to clear the town of insurgent activity and weapons

Operation Slapshot2005110620051106near SindabadCounterinsurgency: targets in M979 and clear Bania Farm.

Operation Fiesta Bowl II2005110920051109DiyalaCounterinsurgency: clear M964.

Operation Knockout2005111220051112Ba'qubahCounterinsurgency: A division-size raid designed to destroy or disrupt all of their cells in a large locality in a single night

Operation Paradise City II2005111220051112Around Rasheed AirfieldClearing operation in Zone 11W

Operation Kennesaw Dragon2005111420051115DawrCounterinsurgency: Conducted an air assault into landing zones outside the town and moved in to search for insurgents, insurgent activity and weapons caches.

Operation Panthers (Numur)2005111620051118Ramadi, the Sophia districtCounterinsurgency: Discovered weapons caches and detained suspected terrorists

Operation Home Run2005111720051117ZafaraniyaCounterinsurgency: clear Mohawla 959 in Zafaraniya

Operation Bruins(Dibbah)2005111920051120RamadiCounterinsurgency and Security: Part of a series of disruption operations in Ramadi and is designed to set the conditions for successful elections in December

Operation Cotton Bowl2005112220051122ZafaraniyaCounterinsurgency: clear Mohawla 961 in Zafaraniya

Operation Lions(Asad)2005112220051124Ar Ramadi, theTammimareaCounterinsurgency: This operation involvedIraqi Armyand Coalition Forces clearing sections of the city in order to disrupt the insurgency and set conditions for successful elections on Dec 15

Operation Tyche Round-up2005112620051126DiyalaCounterinsurgency: capture/kill AIF targets in Mohawla 964.

Operation Turkey Bowl2005112820051128ZafaraniyaCounterinsurgency: clear Mohawla 951.

Operation Iron Hammer(Matraqa Hadidia)2005113020051203Hai al Becker regionSecurity: The completion of construction of a long-term base on the eastern side of the Euphrates River across fromHtand about 170 kilometers west of Baghdad

Operation Green Trident200512??200512??Fallujah, south ofCounterinsurgency: U.S.Marinesdiscovered more than tenmetric tonsof munitions hidden at 72 cache sites 39km south of Fallujah

Operation Rams(Tallie)2005120420051204RamadiCounterinsurgency: The forces have discovered four weapons

Operation Stocking Stuffer2005120420051204DiyalaCounterinsurgency: raid on 3 Ansar-al-Sunna targets in M964

Operation Skinner(Gashshaa)2005120720051210central RamadiCounterinsurgency: The operation netted four weapons caches and several detainees and also two command initiated rocket systems designed to ambush passing convoys in central Ramadi. The combined forces also discovered a roadside bomb that the insurgents planned to use in the rocket attack.

Operation Able Rising Force2005120820051209KhadisiaCounterinsurgency: Locate and detain suspectedterrorists

Operation Bull Dawg Chariot2005120820051208Baqubah, nearCounterinsurgency: The operation reportedly netted four suspected terrorists

Operation Liberty Express2005121320051215FallujahSecurity: Transportation of election supplies from the printer to the camp, whereIraqi Policeand members of theIndependent Electoral Commission of Iraqpicked up and escorted the supplies, including ballots, and dispersed them to various polling sites in the city of Fallujah

[edit]2006Main articles:Iraq War,2006,2006 in Iraq, andCivil war in IraqFurther information:23 November 2006 Sadr City bombingsThe beginning of 2006 was marked by government creation talks, growing sectarian violence, and continuous anti-coalition attacks. Sectarian violence expanded to a new level of intensity following theal-Askari Mosque bombingin the Iraqi city of Samarra, on February 22, 2006. The explosion at the mosque, one of the holiest sites in Shi'a Islam, is believed to have been caused by a bomb planted by Al-Qaeda in Iraq. Although no injuries occurred in the blast, the mosque was severely damaged and the bombing resulted in violence over the following days.

As of October 20 the U.S military announced thatOperation Together Forwardhad failed to stem the tide of violence in Baghdad, and Shiite militants under al-Sadr seized several southern Iraq cities.[2]On November 23, the deadliest attack since the beginning of the Iraq war occurred. Suspected Sunni-Arab militants used five suicide car bombs and two mortar rounds on the capital's Shiite Sadr City slum to kill at least 215 people and wound 257. Shiite mortar teams quickly retaliated, firing 10 shells at Sunni Islam's most important shrine in Baghdad, badly damaging the Abu Hanifa mosque and killing one person. Eight more rounds slammed down near the offices of the Association of Muslim Scholars, the top Sunni Muslim organisation in Iraq, setting nearby houses on fire. Two other mortar barrages on Sunni neighborhoods in west Baghdad killed nine and wounded 21, police said.[3]After capture in December 2003,Saddam Hussein was hangedon December 30, 2006 after being found guilty of crimes against humanity by an Iraqi court.[4]Battle/Operation Name

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Purpose/Result

Operation Industrial Revolution2006081020060810Southeast Fallujah/Industrial SectorCordone and Search Looking for IED/VBIED Making Facilities

Operation Iron Arrow I2006????2006????Obeidi region, northern portionCounterinsurgency: Conducted to root out terrorists on theSunniside of town

Operation Post Hawk2006????2006????

Operation Unified Fist2006????2006????BaghdadCounterinsurgency:

Operation Baghdad is Beautiful200601??200601??BaghdadHumanitarian: Cleanup up Baghdad

Operation King Tut200601??200601??BaghdadSecurity: Searched for weapons caches

Operation Red Bull200601??200601??the Triad area of Haditha, Haqlaniyah and BarwanaSecurity: The search revealed 75 weapons caches terrorists planned to use during attacks in the region.

Operation Falcon Sweep20060111, on or about20060111, on or aboutShakariaCounterinsurgency: One of the operation's objectives was to identify and capture terrorists in the village

Operation Red Bull II2006011820060118the Triad area of Haditha, Haqlaniyah and BarwanaCounterinsurgency: Continue clearing all insurgent operations out of the Triad area.

Operation Final Strike (Al Dharba Al Nihaaya)2006012920060129Jazerraarea northwest ofHabbaniyah, 75km west of BaghdadCounterinsurgency: Aimed at neutralizing the insurgency activity and providing a secure area for the citizens of theJazerra.

Operation Smokewagon2006020220060205Ht, numerous villages south ofCounterinsurgency: Looking for insurgents and their weapons caches

Operation PitBull2006021020060217east of theEuphrates RiverCounterinsurgency: Designed to squash insurgent operations

Operation God help us (Ala Allah)2006021220060213SubiyhatCounterinsurgency: To clear the area of insurgents and interact with the populace

Operation Dirty Harry2006022020060220Muqdadiyah, a neighborhood and farmlands in the southern portionSecurity and Counterinsurgency: To cordon and knock a local neighborhood which included searching homes and farmland for anti-coalition forces and weapon caches

Operation Minotaur2006022620060226a town along theEuphrates RiverinAl Anbar Province, northwest of BaghdadCounterinsurgency: Was aimed at clearing more than nine kilometers of riverbank and several small villages south ofHaqlaniyah

Operation Swamp Fox200603??200603??MuqdadiyahCounterinsurgency: Coalition and Iraqi forces detained 104 suspected insurgents and confiscated a cache of weapons

Operation Raging Bull200603??200603??the Triad region of Haditha, Haqliniyah, and Barwanah off the Euphrates River in western Al Anbar ProvinceCounterinsurgency: The first, fully independent Iraqi Army-led mission in the Triad region

Operation Raging Bull II200603??200603??

Operation Jaws V200603??20060304FallujahCounterinsurgency: Disrupting insurgents efforts to launch mortar and improvised explosive device attacks against Coalition Forces

Operation El Toro Loco2006030120060301BaghdadiCounterinsurgency:

Operation Glory Light2006030220060309SadrtoYusufiyahareaCounterinsurgency: Was designed to deny insurgents sanctuary and preempt enemy attacks in the Baghdad area

Operation Lion2006030220060302BaghdadCounterinsurgency: Discovered more than 62 tons of munitions and weapons were discovered in over 80 weapons caches as well as the capture of 65 suspected insurgents

Operation Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood.2006031020060310FallujahHumanitarian: Handed out toys and pamphlets to Iraqi Children

Operation Focus2006031220060312DiwaniyahCounterinsurgency: Found a weapons cache

Operation Scales of Justice20060312200603??BaghdadCounterinsurgency: Approximately 800 suspected insurgents had been detained and 140 weapons caches discovered and cleared as part of the operation

Operation Swarmer2006031620060322a 10-by-10 mile square area northeast of SamarraCounterinsurgency: The operation resulted in 104 suspected insurgents currently being detained and questioned, and 24 caches discovered.

Operation Cowpens2006031920060414Jabouri PeninsulaCounterinsurgency: Discovering caches and hampering insurgent efforts

Operation Northern Lights200603212006????Abu GhraibCounterinsurgency: To disrupt anti-Iraqi forces and to find and destroy terrorist caches inAbu Ghraib.Operation Northern Lightswas a jointU.S-Iraqioperation which consisted of approximately 1,400 personnel. Most of the information is confidential and not public.

Operation Scorpion2006032420060325HawijiahCounterinsurgency: A sequential cordon and search of eight villages in and around Hawijah

Operation Red Light II2006033120060331Salah Ad Din provinceCounterinsurgency: Detained 17 anti-Iraqi forces personnel and discovered four weapons caches

Operation Cobra Strike (2006)200604??200604??HaswahandIskandariyahCounterinsurgency: Was a mission intended to locate the suspected leader and financier of a terrorist cell working in the area. The suspected terrorists were implicated in murders, kidnappings and the emplacement of roadside bombs

Operation Harvest Lights200604??200605??Najaf,KarbalaandBabilProvincesHumanitarian: To control the progressive loss of the date palm crop and regenerate the industry

Operation Money Worth200604??200604??BaghdadSecurity: Placed more than 500 concrete barriers at points throughout Baghdad

Operation Sterling200604??2006????BasraCounterinsurgency: Detained 14 individuals and recovered a significant weapons cache

Operation Hastings2006040420060407Fallujah, northeast ofCounterinsurgency: To take weapons out of the hands of insurgents

Operation Bastogne2006040620060406BaghdadSecurity: Blocking off escape routes frequented by insurgents

Operation Bold Action2006041020060410Tarmiya, nearSecurity: To provide more security nearTarmiyaby chasing theterrorists

Operation Swift Sword2006042620060429the villages and farms west of BayjiCounterinsurgency: The operation resulted in the capture of 17 suspected insurgents and the confiscation of a cache of weapons. The cache included more than 100 artillery rounds, mortar rounds, mines, rocket-propelled grenades, sniper rifles, and 4,500 rounds of ammunition

Battle of Diwaniya2006042820060428DiwaniyaCounterinsurgency: Battle between the Mahdi Army and the Iraqi Army

Operation Babil Perimeter20060428200605??Al HayyCounterinsurgency: Detained five known insurgents and found some weapons caches

Operation Lion Hunt20060429200605??MosulCounterinsurgency: Designed to remove the insurgents from the region making the area safer and to train theIraqi police

Operation Dragons Breath200605??200605??RamadiCounterinsurgency: Search for weapons caches and insurgents

Operation Lion Hunt II200605??200606??NinewahprovinceCounterinsurgency: To further develop the Iraq police in cordons and searches while reducing the insurgency in the Ninewah province

Operation Stallion Run200605??200605??BaghdadSecurity and Counterinsurgency: The operation was focused on clearing the roads of IEDs and the debris that could hide them

Operation Lion2006050420060504MosulCounterinsurgency: A cordon and search operation

Operation Lightning Blitz2006050520060507

Operation Tropical Lightning2006050620060506Counterinsurgency:

Operation Unified Front2006050620060506AmeriyaCounterinsurgency: An effort to capture anti-Iraqi forces and seize weapons caches in the neighborhood of Ameriya

Operation Lofty Summit2006050720060507MushadaSecurity: Coalition forces will stage out of the same patrol base as the11th Special Infrastructure Battalion, a specializedIraqi armyunit that protects an oil pipeline running throughMushada.

Operation Iron Triangle2006050920060511TikritCounterinsurgency: The operation resulted in the detention of 200 suspected terrorists and the confiscation of weapons and propaganda materials at an insurgent training camp southwest of the city.

Operation Barnstormer2006051620060518Karbala,Wassit,Babil,Baghdad,Diyala,NinewaandDohukHumanitarian: To protect key staple crops from insect damage in several Iraq provinces

Operation Chepultepec2006052420060524the Ubaydah region of Southern LutafiyahCounterinsurgency: Iraqi Police and Coalition Forces provided the outer cordon around the 80 square kilometer area while the Iraqi Army advanced to their objective to drive the terrorists from the region.

Operation Tinto2006052520060525BasrahCounterinsurgency: Was a search and arrest mission

Operation Coolspring VIII2006????20060509MosulCounterinsurgency: Three men of military age previously on theIraqi Army's most wanted list were detained in searches of a wide area south of the city.

Operation Roaring Tiger2006060320060603Baghdad, Adhamiyah districtCounterinsurgency: The operation captured 19 suspected insurgents

Operation Cool Carpet2006060920060609GharmahHumanitarian: To deliver prayer rugs along with two new air conditioning units

Operation Together Forward2006061420061024BaghdadSecurity: One of the largest combined security operations in the city since the fall ofSaddam Husseinin 2003

Battle of Ramadi (2006)2006061720061115RamadiPeacekeeping: The objective of the operation was to take full control of a city that had been out of the hands of the American military for the better part of two years.

Operation Sand Storm2006062620060626Ayn ManaCounterinsurgency: To seek out illicit weapons and insurgent forces

Operation Iron Gate200606??200607??Hawija andRiyadhCounterinsurgency: Observe and prevent illegal border crossing's from Iran

Operation Relentless Hunt200607??200608??Hawija andRiyadh

Operation Gaugamela20060720200607??Hawija andRiyadhCounterinsurgency: A search for suspectedal-Qaedaterrorists in towns just west of Kirkuk

Operation River Falcon2006072520060727SayifiyehCounterinsurgency: The operation was aimed at denying terrorists the use of the town as a safe haven, disrupting insurgent attacks on Coalition and Iraqi Security Forces, and on collecting and destroying insurgent munitions

Operation Thundercat2006072620060730BaghdadCounterinsurgency: To disrupt and destroy the insurgency in and around Baghdad

Operation Floodlight200608??20060809, on or aboutFallujahCounterinsurgency: To locate insurgents and weapons targeting coalition and Iraqi forces south of the city

Operation Guardian Tiger IV200608??200608??Haditha Triad regionsCounterinsurgency: Captured more than 30 suspected insurgents

Operation Passage2006082020060820Al Magrab, near MosulCounterinsurgency: an Iraqi Army, Iraqi Police and U.S. Army joint forces mission

Operation Rubicon2006082520060825HusaybaHumanitarian: A combat mission when they stopped to give the refreshments to the kids

Operation Constant Solidarity2006090120060901DiwaniyahCounterinsurgency: To weed out more than 2,000 terrorists in and around the city

Operation Yorktown2006092620060926Al Anbar ProvinceSecurity and Law enforcement: To develop the Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic government reforms, and continue the development of a market based economy centered on Iraqi reconstruction

Battle of Al Rumaythah2006092620060926Al RumaythahContact between Australian forces fromOverwatch Battle Group (West)and unidentified insurgents.

Operation Iron Arrow II2006093020060930Obeidi regionSecurity: An IA-led effort aimed at establishing security in the northern portion of the region on theShiaside

Operation Commando Hunter20061002200610??YusufiyahCounterinsurgency: Was intended to deny terrorists sanctuary in the city 20mi (30km) southwest of Baghdad

Operation SOUK2006100220061002FallujahCounterinsurgency: A cordon and search mission

Operation Half Nelson2006100420061004HurriyahPeacekeeping and Counterinsurgency: An attempt to build trust with Iraqi civilians and eliminate terrorists

Operation Medusa2006100420061004Mosul

Operation Benefit Day2006101120061011BaghdadHumanitarian: Marines and Iraqi Security Forces passed out backpacks full of school supplies to the children

Operation Dealer2006101220061012RamadiSecurity: Was undertaken to establish a combat outpost in the area.

Battle of Amarah2006101920061020AmarahBattle: Began when 800 masked members of the Mahdi army stormed three police stations in Amarah

Operation Helping Hand2006102120061021TuzHumanitarian: Delivered basic food staples to about 300 Kurd, Turkmen and Arab families

Battle of Fallujah(2006)2006110720061223FallujahBattle: (See Operation Phantom Fury)

Operation Trifecta2006111420061118ZaidonSecurity and Counterinsurgency: Performed house-to-house searches and wide spread cache sweeps

Battle of Turki2006111520061116TurkiBattle: Was fought over 40 hours between American paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division and well trained insurgent forces.

Operation Talon20061112020061120Fallujah, north ofHumanitarian and Counterinsurgency: Rescued 2 hostages and detained 13 suspected insurgents

Operation Polar Black Diamond2006112520061125al TacaSecurity and Counterinsurgency: Detained 10 terrorist suspects and found a cache of improvised explosive device components

Operation Polar Valor2006120720061207

Operation Cougar2006121020061210AdhamiyahSecurity and counterinsurgency: A cordon and search operation

Operation Arctic Sunrise2006121620061216Baghdad, South ofCounterinsurgency: Removed a sizeable cache of IED making material, detained 11 individuals believed to be involved in insurgent activities and improved the living conditions for the Iraqi people in the area

Operation Eagle Watch2006121520061216TikritCounterinsurgency: Fifteen suspects were detained in several locations near the city

Operation Moonlight (Alkamra Almaner)2006121920061221Counterinsurgency: Netted a weapons cache and demonstrated theIraqi Armysoldiers ability to gather intelligence, plan, execute and exercise command and control during a large-scale operation

Operation Gladiator2006122320061223BaghdadCounterinsurgency: To sweep theAl Doura marketand clear the area so merchants can return and be safe

Operation Beastmaster2006122920061229Baghdad, the western suburb ofGhazaliyaCounterinsurgency: Cleared three large neighborhoods which were the sights of muchsectarianviolence

[edit]2007Main articles:Iraq War troop surge of 2007,2007, and2007 in Iraq

Soldiers have a short meeting at an airfield in Baqubah before an air assault into an outlying village of the city, June 18, 2007

2007 saw a rise in humanitarian and peacekeeping operations as well as a large "surge" in US forces designed to help stabilize the region.

On January 10, 2007, President Bush announced changes in the administration's political and military strategy in the Iraq War during a television speech broadcast. The speech and underlying strategy had been crafted under the working title "The New Way Forward." In the address Bush stated America will change our strategy to help the Iraqis carry out their campaign to put down sectarian violence and bring security to the people of Baghdad. This will require increasing American force levels. So I've committed more than 20,000 additional American troops to Iraq. The vast majority of themfive brigadeswill be deployed to Baghdad."

As part of this new strategy, 2007 saw several major military operations aimed at eliminating insurgent activities, increase support services such as medical facilities and utilities and the training of Iraqi citizens as police or military personnel.

The largest of these new operations were Operations Law and Order, Phantom Thunder and Phantom Strike.

Battle/Operation Name

From Date

To Date

Location

Purpose/Result

Operation Arrowhead Strike VI2007????2007????BaghdadCounterinsurgency: Part of the continuing security plan for Baghdad

Operation Green Angel2007????2007????

Operation Three Swords2007????2007????

Operation Michigan2007????2007????

Operation White Rockets2007????20070306nearBin Muhammadsouth of BaghdadCounterinsurgency: Found two ammunition caches and detaining two suspects

Operation Locust200701??200701??

Operation Three Kings200701??200701??

Operation Arrowhead Strike III20070103????????BaghdadCounterinsurgency: Captured 13 suspected insurgents and recovered several weapons in the northwestern area of the city

Operation Turki Bowl2007010420070113south ofBalad Ruzin the Turki Village,Tuwillaand 30 Tamuz areas of the provinceCounterinsurgency: U.S. and Iraqi forces killed 100 terrorists, detained 50, and dismantled a large terrorist group

Battle of Haifa Street2007010620070109Baghdad, Haifa StreetBattle: Was a battle fought over three days for the control of Haifa Street, a two-mile-long street in downtown Baghdad, between American and Iraqi Army forces and various insurgent forces

Operation Turki Bowl II2007010820070108BalaruzCounterinsurgency:

Operation Machete Harvest2007011020070111YusufiyahCounterinsurgency: To deny anti-Iraq forces a safe haven in the area

Operation Koa Canyon (Wadi Aljundi)2007011420070127along theEuphrates RiverCounterinsurgency: An effort to disrupt insurgent activity and to root out their weapons stores along the Euphrates River

Operation Howard2007011620070116RisalahIraqi army forces elements detained 19 men during operations to capture an illegal armed group leader allegedly responsible for coordinating violent attacks against Iraqi civilians and coalition forces

Operation Arbead II2007011820070118FallujahCounterinsurgency: To detain members of a murder and intimidation cell

Operation Northern Venture200702120070121Al Anbar ProvinceCounterinsurgency: Marines from 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5, uncovered 14 large caches

Operation Warm-Up2007012220070122KawlaandDararHumanitarian: Distributed cloths, food, first aid kits and school supplies to children in Iraq

Operation Black Eagle II2007012320070123MahmudiyahCounterinsurgency: Soldiers detained three suspected terrorists for suspicious activity. Weapons found during the operation included twoAK-47bandoleers and twoKatyusha rocketcasings

Operation Eagle Claw XI2007012320070123Mrbat Garhat Village near KirkukCounterinsurgency:

Operation Tomahawk Strike 112007012420070124BaghdadCounterinsurgency: A series of targeted raids to disrupt illegal militia activity and help restore Iraqi security force control in the area

Battle of Najaf (2007)2007012820070129Zarqa, Najaf GovernorateCounterinsurgency: Was a battle that was fought between U.S. and Iraqi forces, and the Islamist Mahdi Army of Muqtada al-Sadr

Operation New Day2007012920070129the Al Warar District of Ar RamadiCounterinsurgency: The joint force searched more than 50 homes in the area while detaining two suspected insurgents.

Operation SINBAD2007020620070206Hay A'Tanumah, a number of locations on the eastern bank of the Shatt Al'Arab opposite the main town of BasraCounterinsurgency: Six people were detained during the operation and later released. A quantity of munitions were discovered and later disposed of by explosive experts

Law and Order(Fardh Al-Qanoon)20070214OngoingAn operation to secure the population of Baghdad by targeting al Qaeda, Sunni insurgent, and Shi'a extremist elements.|

Operation Wolverine Alesia2007022320070203YusufiyahCounterinsurgency: Discovered a weapons cache with a total of 1,129 mortar rounds uncovered

Operation Brown Hawk2007022520070225TahrirCounterinsurgency: To eliminateTahriras an operating base for improvised explosive device building cells and key leaders of theAl-Qaedaforces in Iraq.

Operation Saber Boss2007022620070226MuqdadiyaCounterinsurgency: Seized four weapons caches, killed approximately 10 insurgents and detained five suspected terrorists

Operation Ranger Dominance200703??200703??BaghdadCounterinsurgency: The first step in their portion of the Baghdad Security Plan

Operation Agave L2007030420070304

Operation Tomahawk Strike 122007030420070304BaghdadsSadr CityCounterinsurgency: A combined clearance ofSadr Cityto set secure conditions and identify and destroy militant threats and safe houses in the area in preparation of the establishment of a District Joint Security Station.

Operation Phoenix2007030520070305Basrah CityCounterinsurgency: A short-notice, reactive strike operation launched on a building west of the Al Jameat district of the city as a direct result of information gained after an attack made on a Multi National Forces base

Operation Dragon Surge2007031720070317BaghdadForward Presence and Security: To establish a presence within the city to

deter the sectarian violence against the Iraqi population from insurgents and establish a footprint of Coalition Forces

Operation Arrowhead Strike 920070320200704??Baghdad, west-centralMansour security districtCounterinsurgency: Succeeded in preventing 3,200 roadside bombs, jailing 42 terrorists, and seizing enough weapons and explosives to outfit an enemy infantry battalion

Operation Enduring Education2007032520070401throughout IraqHumanitarian: To fill the shelves of schools with necessary tools to build the foundation of a solid education

Operation Regular Justice2007040520070405Diyala Province

Operation Valiant Guardian (Harris Basil)2007040520070520outside of the major cities of the Euphrates River valley in western al Anbar provinceCounterinsurgency: Eight weeks of interdicting and disrupting enemy routes and safe havens

Operation Black Eagle2007040620070406DiwaniyaCounterinsurgency: U.S. troops battled gunmen loyal toanti-AmericanclericMuqtada al-Sadrin the town of Diwaniya for control of the city

Operation Black Eagle City20070411200704??DiwaniyaHumanitarian: Was a follow-on operation to Operation Black Eagle designed to rebuild the city and provide humanitarian aid to the people most affected by the recent militia violence

Operation Dixon2007041220070412Baghdad, eastern portionSecurity and counterinsurgency: Was aimed at disrupting local vehicle-borne improvised explosive device networks operating in the area and gaining additional information and intelligence on the VBIED networks.

Operation Yukon River2007041220070412AdwaniyahSecurity: A joint effort that established security in the southeastern portion of Baghdad

Operation Eagle Lightning2007041620070416Baghdad, just south in the Shaka areaCounterinsurgency: Detained 33 suspected terrorists, discovered 6 weapons caches and 5 IED's

Operation School Supplies2007041820070418throughout IraqHumanitarian: Is a program where school supplies are donated to local Iraqi students who wouldn't otherwise have what's needed for a good education

Operation Commando Dive2007042120070421Baghdad, just south of, in theShubayshenareaCounterinsurgency: Led to the detentions of almost 50 individuals and a number of cache finds

Operation Eagle Dive I2007042120070421Baghdad, just south in theShubayshenareaCounterinsurgency: The effort netted 33 detainees, most suspected of building and planting improvised explosive devices

Operation Polar Dive2007042120070421theShubayshenarea, just south of BaghdadCounterinsurgency: Detained three suspected terrorists and found a cache of IED-making materials including wire,black powder, explosives manuals in English and Arabic, and chemistry textbooks

Operation Trident IV2007042120070421the Shubayshen area, just south of BaghdadCounterinsurgency: Detained six terror suspects and found a small weapons cache containing small arms and ammunition as well as 300 pounds of homemade explosive material and ball bearings for use in IEDs

Operation Chalons2007042320070423Security: The cordon and search mission was conducted in an effort to secure a suspected Anti-Iraqi Forces weapons cache located in 3rd HBCTs operating area

Battle of Bismarck2007042320070424Contact between Australian forces fromOverwatch Battle Group (West)(OBGW-2) and insurgents

Operation Eagle Dive II2007042620070426LutifiyahCounterinsurgency: An operation intended to deny planned attacks on Patrol Base Lutifiyah.

Operation Forsythe Park2007042820070428RamadiCounterinsurgency: Found numerous weapons and weapons caches

Operation Polar Scrum2007050120070501YusufiyahCounterinsurgency: Resulted in 85 terror suspects detained and animprovised explosive devicefound during the all-day mission

Operation Rat Trap2007050120070501AdhamiyaCounterinsurgency: Among those killed during the operation wasMuharib Abdul Latif, theSenior Minister of Informationofal-Qaeda-in-Iraq

Operation Eagle Thunder III2007050220070503MahmudiyahCounterinsurgency: Soldiers found a weapons cache in the reed lines that consisted of homemade grenades

Operation Dragon Fire2007050520070506Baghdad, the East Rashid security