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    Iraqi Special Operations Force Soldiers Prepare for Iraq's Safety [Image 1 of 7]

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    A person wearing tan/khaki military-style clothing and a boonie hat is aiming a rifle with an optical scope and flip-up iron sights. The shooter is wearing black tactical gloves and is positioned in a shooting stance. The background appears to be an arid, sandy outdoor environment consistent with a firing range.

    AL ASAD, IRAQ

    04.18.2009

    Photo by Sgt. Brandon Pomrenke 

    Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force - Arabian Peninsula

    An Iraqi special operations forces soldier provides security for his fellow soldiers during "call-out" drills while conducting training. The purpose of call-outs is to give suspects the opportunity to surrender themselves without violence. This type of practice may help aid in arresting suspected insurgents without loss of life for either side in the Anbar province. The 9th Bn. is one of multiple special operations elements throughout Iraq. "Iraq is so spread out you can't control it from one location, so each province has teams to execute high value missions," said a 9th Bn. lieutenant.

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    Date Taken: 04.18.2009
    Date Posted: 05.18.2009 10:22
    Photo ID: 172561
    VIRIN: 090418-A-3994P-020
    Resolution: 3872x2592
    Size: 303.6 KB
    Location: AL ASAD, IQ
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    A person wearing tan/khaki military-style clothing and a boonie hat is aiming a rifle with an optical scope and flip-up iron sights. The shooter is wearing black tactical gloves and is positioned in a shooting stance. The background appears to be an arid, sandy outdoor environment consistent with a firing range.
    A soldier wearing desert camouflage uniform and boonie hat is holding an assault rifle in a tactical position near a doorway or wall corner. The weapon appears to be an M4 carbine or similar AR-platform rifle with a rail system and carry handle. The image appears to depict a military training or operational scenario involving room clearing or building entry.
    A U.S. military helicopter, marked with the number '15' and a star insignia, is shown in flight with a soldier in desert camouflage uniform rappelling or fast-roping from the open cabin door. The helicopter appears to be a Navy/Marine Corps variant (likely an SH-60 Seahawk or similar) with 'DANGER JET INTAKE' and 'RESCUE' markings visible on the fuselage. A mounted weapon (likely an M60 or M240 machine gun) is visible in the cabin doorway.
    A military helicopter, identifiable as a U.S. Navy MH-60 Seahawk based on visible 'NAVY' markings and tail number, hovers over an arid desert terrain. Two personnel are fast-roping from the aircraft — one mid-descent on the rope and one near the ground — while additional crew members are visible in the open cabin door. The rotor blades are motion-blurred, indicating active flight.
    A U.S. Navy helicopter, marked '617' and 'NAVY', is shown in flight with a person rappelling or fast-roping down from the aircraft on a rope. The helicopter appears to be an MH-60 Seahawk variant, painted in standard naval gray. The scene likely depicts a military training exercise or tactical insertion operation.
    A military helicopter, consistent with a UH-60 Black Hawk silhouette, is captured hovering against a warm golden sunset sky. A single person is visible rappelling or fast-roping down from the aircraft on a rope. The image is a dramatic backlit silhouette shot with the sun positioned directly behind the helicopter.
    A military helicopter, appearing to be an MH-60 Black Hawk variant, is on or near a tarmac in an arid desert environment. Armed personnel in desert camouflage uniforms are conducting a fast-rope or rapid deployment operation, with soldiers running away from the aircraft while a door gunner remains positioned at the open side door with a mounted weapon. The setting appears to be a forward operating base or airfield, identifiable by perimeter fencing and a guard tower in the background.

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