ANSF, Rakkasans combat insurgency in rural Paktya

Photo By Sgt. 1st Class Abram Pinnington | Soldiers assigned to Company D, 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team “Rakkasans,” 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), conduct a foot patrol while an OH-58 Kiowa helicopter provides aerial support during an Afghan National Security Forces-led mission in Zormat district, Afghanistan, Dec. 10, 2012. ANSF conducted all clearing and questioning operations while the Rakkasans of Company D, 1-187, assisted in facilitating aerial support while supplying additional ground forces. During the mission, the ANSF detained several suspected insurgents and destroyed more than 80 pounds of homemade explosive material. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Abram Pinnington, Task Force 3/101 Public Affairs)  

AFGHANISTAN

12.10.2012

Story by Sgt. 1st Class Abram Pinnington 

3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (AA) Public Affairs

PAKTYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Soldiers from Company D, 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team “Rakkasans,” 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), teamed up with 1st Kandak, 1st Coy, Afghan National Army, Zormat Afghan Uniformed Police and Afghan National Civil Order Police, on a two-day mission to disrupt and clear insurgent activity in the Zormat District, Afghanistan on Dec. 9, 2012.

During the ANSF-led mission, several suspected insurgents were detained for questioning and more than 80 lbs of homemade explosive material was destroyed. The operation was aimed at destabilizing an alleged safe-haven for anti government activity within the district.

ANSF conducted all clearing and questioning operations while the Rakkasans of Company D, 1-187, assisted in facilitating aerial support while supplying additional ground forces.

• Date Taken: 12.10.2012
• Date Posted: 12.13.2012 03:35
• Story ID: 99219
• Location: AF