'Saber' Squadron counters indirect fire operations [Image 3 of 3]

CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE DELTA, IRAQ

07.06.2011

Courtesy Photo

3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division

Soldiers from 1st Platoon, Bandit Troop, 6th ‘Saber’ Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Advise and Assist Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, utilize a Long-Range Advance Scout Surveillance System in order to identify insurgents emplacing indirect fire assets July 6, near Contingency Operating Base Delta, Iraq. Eliminating insurgent’s capabilities to use indirect fire is a top priority for Saber Squadron as it poses a great threat not only to U.S. security forces but also the local population. (U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Daniel Elmblad 6th Sqdn., 9th Cav. Regt., 3rd AAB, 1st Cav. Div.)

• Date Taken: 07.06.2011
• Date Posted: 07.10.2011 12:17
• Photo ID: 425875
• VIRIN: 110706-A-5233E-003
• Resolution: 1800x1200
• Size: 680.64 KB
• Location: CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE DELTA, IQ