Military Reports

Military Reports

UK MoD for July 11, 2016 – July 12, 2016
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Report Date

July 12, 2016

Monday 11 July – Tornados hit a Daesh mortar position in northern Iraq…Royal Air Force aircraft have continued round-the-clock air operations against Daesh terrorists in Iraq and Syria over recent days, including an attack on a meeting of terrorist commanders at Kerabilah. On Monday 11 July, Tornado GR4s conducted an armed reconnaissance patrol in the Sharqat area in support of Iraqi ground forces. Our aircraft were able to identify a mortar position and delivered a successful attack using a Paveway IV guided bomb.

Report Date

July 12, 2016

Monday 11 July – Tornados hit a Daesh mortar position in northern Iraq…Royal Air Force aircraft have continued round-the-clock air operations against Daesh terrorists in Iraq and Syria over recent days, including an attack on a meeting of terrorist commanders at Kerabilah. On Monday 11 July, Tornado GR4s conducted an armed reconnaissance patrol in the Sharqat area in support of Iraqi ground forces. Our aircraft were able to identify a mortar position and delivered a successful attack using a Paveway IV guided bomb.’

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— Inherent Resolve (@CJTFOIR) July 14, 2016

  • 160711-N-VD165-166 ARABIAN GULF (July 11, 2016) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Chase Coker launches an AV-8B Harrier II, attached to 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), off the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer is the flagship for the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 13th MEU, is deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, maritime security operations and theater cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U. S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jose Jaen/Released)