Commandos, USSF find more weapon caches in Konar
KONAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Soldiers from 3rd Company, 1st Commando Kandak and Special Operations Task Force – East discovered three additional weapon caches during follow-on operations in support of Task Force 'No Slack' in the Sirankay Valley, Konar province, April 2–7.
The Afghan-led operation followed a three-day mission in the valley in late March, which removed significant amounts of munitions from the valley.
The newly discovered caches included 35 rocket-propelled grenades with 40 boosters, two DShK anti-aircraft weapons systems, 10 fighting vests, 20 grenades, two mortar rounds and 10 bolt-action rifles.
The commandos also discovered and destroyed three insurgent fighting positions during the clearing operation.
| Date Taken: |
04.08.2011 |
| Date Posted: |
04.08.2011 12:29 |
| Story ID: |
68452 |
| Location: |
KONAR PROVINCE, AF |
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