Thursday, August 04, 2005

Busy Day for 3rd ACR

TFF Press Release (excerpt)
MOSUL, IRAQ (August 4, 2005) – Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom detained 28 suspected terrorists and killed five terrorists during operations in northern Iraq today and Wednesday.
Soldiers from the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment killed five terrorists in support of Iraqi Police who were being attacked in Tal Afar Wednesday. No MNF injuries were reported during the attack.
Soldiers from 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained 15 individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation northwest of Tal Afar today.
Soldiers from 4th Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity while patrolling near the Syrian border Wednesday. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.
Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment killed one terrorist attempting to emplace an improvised explosive device while patrolling east of Tal Afar Tuesday.
Soldiers from 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment seized a weapons cache during a search operation northwest of Tal Afar Tuesday. The cache included sticks of explosives, detonation cord, and a blasting cap.

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