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This is a list of known Coalition military operations of the Iraq War. As of July 2007 There were over 500 known named operations attributed to the ongoing conflict in Iraq. This is not a complete list, but it continues to grow as more operations occur or are identified.

Operations are initially listed alphabetically. These tables have a sort function built into them allowing the reader to sort by any column in ascending or descending order. If you want to sort, select the icon that looks like a sideways hourglass in the column header of the column you want to sort by.

Contents 1 Iraq War Operations 2003 2 Counterinsurgency Operations 2004 3 Counterinsurgency Operations 2005 4 Counterinsurgency Operations 2006 5 Counterinsurgency Operations 2007 6 Counterinsurgency Operations 2008 7 References 8 See also 9 Casualties 10 External articles

Iraq War Operations 2003

See also: 2003 and 2003 in Iraq

Though the initial war lasted for only 21 days the coalition soon found themselves fighting insurgent forces more and more often. Additionally, with the increasing use of guerilla tactics, suicide bombings and improvised explosive devices, just walking down the street became extremely dangerous. Upon completion of the initial conflict the coalition troops began counterinsurgency, humanitarian, security and various other types of operations in order to stabilize the country and make it safe for the Iraqi people. From the end of the initial war until the present day, these are the types of operations that coalition troops continue to complete in efforts to eliminate the insurgency and anti-coalition forces.

Surrender of Monafiqeen-e-Khalq

For more details on this topic, see Surrender of Monafiqeen-e-Khalq (2003).

Battle/Operation Name	From Date	To Date	Location	Purpose/Result
Operation Iraqi Freedom	20030319	Ongoing	Iraq	U.S. invasion/occupation of Iraq
Operation Option North	2003????	2003????	Kirkuk	Counterinsurgency: Objective was to seize the city, the northern oil fields and several military airfields in the area
Operation Bastille	200209??	200303??	Throughout Iraq	Forward Presence: Was the code name for the operation to deploy force elements and prepare for possible combat operations in Iraq
Objective Buford	200303??	200303??	Bashur, near the city of	Security: Set up a perimeter and traffic checkpoints around an airfield, which has a runway 6,700 feet.
Operation Falconer	20030318	200306??	throughout Iraq	Contingency: Australian operations during the invasion of Iraq
Operation Antica Babilonia	20030715	20061201	Nasiriyah	Contingency: Italian peacekeeping mission in Nasiriyah
Battle of Umm Qasr	20030321	20030325	Umm Qasr	Battle: Was the first military confrontation in the Second Iraq War.
Battle of Nasiriyah	20030323	20030329	Nasiriyah	Battle: During the fighting 18 Marines and 11 soldiers were killed and about 50 were wounded, while the Iraqi resistance was crushed fairly rapidly thereafter.
Operation Northern Delay	20030326	20030326	Bashur Airfield	Security: Forced the Iraqi Army to maintain approximately six divisions in the area to protect its northern flank, providing strategic relief for Coalition Forces advancing on Baghdad
Battle of Baghdad (2003)	20030403	20030412	Baghdad	Battle: The invasion of the city commenced three days after Allied forces had secured the Baghdad airport
Battle of Debecka Pass	20030406	20030406	Debecka Pass	Battle: To secure a major crossroads near the village of Debecka
Operation Airborne Dragon	20030407	20030407	Bashur Airfield, northern Iraq	Contingency: Marked the beginning of the first expeditionary insertion of a U.S. armored force into combat by air.
Operation Planet X	20030515	20030515	A village near Ad Dawr and Al Dur, 11 mi (18 km) north of Tikrit	Contingency: American raid to capture Ba'athists
Operation Peninsula Strike	20030609	20030613	Balad	Contingency: American raid to capture Ba'athists.
Operation Desert Snowplough	20030612	20070803	Al-Qurna district North of Basra	Contingency: Codename for Danish operations under British command.
Operation Desert Scorpion (Iraq 2003)	20030615	20030629	Fallujah, from Kirkuk in the north to Taji in the south	Contingency: American raid to capture Ba'athists. (included a number of lesser operations such as Scorpion Sting, Spartan Scorpion and Rifles Scorpion)
Operation Spartan Scorpion	20030615	20030616	Throughout Iraq	Contingency: Consisted of nationwide raids designed to remove all remaining Ba'ath Party, non-compliant forces and paramilitary forces
Operation Scorpion Sting	20030616	20030616	the Thawra neighborhood of Baghdad	Contingency: Coalition soldiers found and confiscated three pistols, one rifle, two mortar rounds and detained 31 suspected criminals
Operation Sidewinder	20030629	20030707	a city about 20 kilometers east of al Taji	Contingency: Raids against suspected Hussein supporters. Was designed in support of Operation Desert Scorpion. It involved the 4th Infantry Division, who were tasked with securing highways.[1]
Operation Iron Bullet	200307??	200307??	Baghdad	Security: Was designed to collect dangerous ordinance and transport it out of the city where it can be safely handled or destroyed
Operation Tyr	200307??	200307??	Tikrit	Security: Destroyed a series of stationary targets without risk of civilian casualties but with high visibility. Was an assault conducted by the 4th Infantry Brigade in Tikrit, primarily as a show of force to deter terrorist and anti-coalition forces. The 1st Battalion, 44th Air Defense Artillery Regiment destroyed a series of stationary targets without risk of civilian casualties but with high visibility. Troops also destroyed Iraqi tanks using high explosive munitions. No one was reported injured in the operation.
Operation Telic	20030711	Ongoing	throughout Iraq	Contingency: The codename under which all British operations of the 2003 Invasion of Iraq and after are being conducted
Operation Ivy Serpent	20030712	20030721	a region along Highway 1 between the cities of Bayji, Huwayiah and Samarra	Counterinsurgency: Was a preemptive strike focused aggressively on non-compliant forces and former regime leaders who are planning attacks against coalition forces in an attempt to hinder coalition and Iraqi efforts in building a new Iraq. Was an American anti-insurgent sweep in Sallahadin and Diala provinces. It was conducted concurrently with Operation Soda Mountain. The operation was centered on a section of Highway 1 north of Baghdad near the towns of Bayji, Huwayiah, and Samarra. The American action was based on the Fourth Infantry Division whose insignia is ivy. This is a play on the Roman numeral "IV".
Operation Soda Mountain	20030712	20030717	throughout Iraq	Counterinsurgency: To increase reconnaissance and presence throughout the whole of Iraq to deter, disrupt and rapidly defeat attacks on coalition forces. Was a nationwide sweep by American and Coalition Forces against insurgents and remnants of the former regime conducted from 12 June, to 17 June, 2003. As a result of this series of almost 150 raids, 62 Ba'athist leaders were captured and a large number of weapons seized. Simultaneously, humanitarian missions such as repairing and rebuilding public buildings were conducted. Conducted roughly concurrently with Operation Ivy Serpent.
Operation Catalyst	20030716	Ongoing	throughout Iraq	Humanitarian: Australian rehabilitation and reconstruction
Operation White House	20030716	20030716	Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: Troops of the 101st Airborne Division stormed the residence of Samir Abd Al-Aziz Al-Najim, the central Baath Party chairman for Baghdad
Operation Ivy Lightning	20030812	20030812	Baghdad, Ain Lalin and Quara Tapa along the Jabal Hamrin Ridge north of the city	Counterinsurgency: A number of small weapons stores were uncovered. Was a raid conducted by elements of the U.S. 4th Infantry Division. A number of small weapons stores were uncovered. The names of many operations of the 4th Infantry Division took the name "Ivy", a pun on the Roman numeral "IV."
Operation Silverado	20030816	20030816	Subak Sur	Counterinsurgency: To capture suspected insurgents and seize weapons stockpiles. Was a small operation conducted by the 39th Infantry Brigade (Light) (Separate/Enhanced) of the Arkansas National Guard in Subak Sur.
Operation Ivy Needle	20030826	20030826	Khalis, in and near; 70 kilometers north of Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: Was a raid conducted by elements of the 4th Infantry Division in and near Khalis, seventy kilometers north of Baghdad, on August 26, 2003. The operation disrupted a criminal gang active in the area. The operation disrupted a criminal gang active in the area.
Operation Longstreet	200309??	200309??	between Baghdad and Fallujah	Counterinsurgency: Numerous weapons stores were destroyed and enemy personnel taken into custody without the loss of a single American life. Was a two-week series of raids and cordon operations conducted by elements of the First Armored Division and the 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment. Numerous weapons stores were destroyed and enemy personnel taken into custody without the loss of a single American life. The operation was named after a Confederate General James Longstreet.
Operation Desert Thrust	200310??	200310??	throughout Iraq	Counterinsurgency: Was the name given by 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division to their operations in Iraq beginning on their arrival in October 2003
Operation Chamberlain	200310??	200310??	Sinjar, the border southwest of	Security and Surveillance: Was an American border-security operation mentioned in press releases on 15 October, 2003. It involved ground surveillance Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS) aircraft to feed information to ground elements of the 101st Airborne Division in near–real time. The Ukrainian 5th Detached Mechanized Brigade was also involved in the operation. This operation was named after US general Joshua Chamberlain (US Civil War).
Operation Industrial Sweep	200310??	200310??	Samarra	Counterinsurgency: Was a search of parts of the city of Samarra by elements of the 4th Infantry Division during Post-invasion Iraq.
Operation Tiger Clean Sweep	20031007	20031007		Security and Counterinsurgency: : Was a border security operation conducted by the "Tiger" Squadron of the 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment announced on 7 September, 2003 near Al Qa'im. The town was cordoned off and searched, yielding a number of small arms and fourteen persons suspected of being insurgents.
Operation Sweeny	20031015	20031015	southern Iraq	Law enforcement: Anti-smuggling operation by the Marines. Elements of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable(SOC)completed humanitarian assistance, anti-smuggling and security and stabilization operations, Oct. 25 in southern Iraq as part of Operation Sweeney. The MEU SOC, a component of Expeditionary Strike Group One(ESG), composed mostly of Marines stationed with the 1st Marine Division of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, provided medical and dental capability and produced more than 3,000 gallons of water for citizens in the region.
Operation O.K. Coral	20031019	200310??	Ar Ramadi	Counterinsurgency: Over ninety people were detained, including four senior officers of the former Iraqi Army. Was a sweep operation conducted by elements of the 82nd Airborne Division in Ar Ramadi beginning on 19 October, 2003. Over ninety people were detained, including four senior officers of the former Iraqi Army.
Operation Eagle Curtain	200311??	200311??	northern Iraq	Security and Counterinsurgency: Troops participated in 311 patrols, four cordon and knock operations, and eventually detained eight individuals. Was a series of raids and roadblocks conducted by the 101st Airborne Division. Eight persons were detained as suspected insurgents associated with the former government. The name is derived from the "Screaming Eagles" nickname for the 101st Airborne Division.
Operation All American Tiger	20031106	2003????		Counterinsurgency: Was an operation with an objective of capturing insurgents associated with the old regime. At least a dozen prisoners were taken, several of whom were on the American "Most Wanted" list. The first phase was launched by the 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment and the 1st Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division. This operation was designed to target those who suspected of attacking Coalition forces. At least 12 men were detained and some were targeted suspects including Abd Hamad Salah, Huri Mukhlif, Al Ani, Ahmed Kadar Hamad, Faleeh Mahessn, Thair Muklaf Hamadi, and Mohamed Hinde Saeel. The name of the operation is derived from the nickname ("All American") for the 82nd Airborne Division. [2]
Operation Rifle Sweep	20031106	20031106	the Iraq-Syria border	Counterinsurgency: Focused on the search and seizure of weapons and munitions
Operation Ivy Cyclone	20031107	200311??	Tikrit	Counterinsurgency: Was designed to locate and detain or eliminate persons seeking to harm coalition forces or Iraqi civilians. The operation was executed by the 4th Infantry Division. On November 7, an American helicopter was forced down near the city, and the next day heavy air and artillery strikes supported a number of military operations in the area.
Operation Boothill	20031110	20031110	Ar Ramadi	Counterinsurgency: Was designed to clear and secure the roads outside the city and to seize any contraband weapons.
Operation Iron Hammer(Matraqa Hadidia)	20031112	2003????	Baghdad	Security and Counterinsurgency: Was a joint operation between the US Army, US Air Force and Iraqi Civil Defense Corps with the objective of preventing the staging of weapons by anti-coalition forces, and preemptively destroy enemy operating bases and fighters in Baghdad
Operation Ivy Cyclone II	20031117	2003????	Tikrit, near	Counterinsurgency: American operation near Tikrit
Operation Rifles Blitz	20031120	2003????	Al Qaim	Security: Was a house-to-house search of the Iraqi Syria-frontier border region close to Syria, Jordan and Saudi Arabia, led by the 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment. Involved troops from the 82d Airborne Division and the 101st Airborne Division. (US News, 12 August 2003, Iraq Hack: A Reporter's Blog, 11 December 2003)
Operation Rifle Sweep	20031126	20031126	along the Iraq-Syria border	Counterinsurgency: Focused on the search and seizure of weapons and munitions
Operation Bayonet Lightning	20031202	20031202	Al Hawija and the village of Rashad, 60 km (37 mi) to the south of Kirkuk	Counterinsurgency: Designed to capture weapons, materials, and people that posed a threat against Coalition Forces
Operation Bulldog Mammoth	20031204	20031204	Baghdad, northwest of	Security: American search of an apartment complex.
Operation Clear Area	20031206	20031206	Central Iraq, between Ar Rifa`i and Qal`at Sukkar	Counterinsurgency: Was a search and seizure operation utilizing vehicle check points
Operation Abilene	20031208	20031208	Al Anbar province	Counterinsurgency: Soldiers initiated 12 raids that resulted in the capture of 12 individuals and a number of various weapons. Was conducted by the US Army’s 1st Infantry Division, 1st Brigade. The operation consisted of twelve raids to capture or eliminate individuals responsible for attacking coalition forces. The operation was successful and resulted in the capture of 12 personnel and the confiscation of various weapons.
Operation Panther Squeeze	20031210	20031210	Latifiya	Counterinsurgency: Was a series of 18 night-time raids by elements of the 82nd Airborne Division. These raids seem to have been in response to an ambush that killed seven Spanish intelligence officers in November. About forty enemy personnel were captured.
Operation Red Dawn	20031213	20031213	ad-Dawr	Security and counterinsurgency: American capture of Saddam Hussein.
Operation Panther Backroads	20031215	20031215	Ar Ramadi	Law enforcement and counterinsurgency: Was an attempt to stop insurgent smuggling. Was launched by the 82nd Airborne Division in the Sunni Triangle in an attempt to stop insurgent smuggling.[3]
Operation Arrowhead Blizzard	20031217	20031217	Samarra	Counterinsurgency: Seven targets classified as high-value were captured by the 4th Infantry Division and the 3rd Brigage, 2nd Infantry Division in the Sunni Triangle.[4]
Operation Ivy Blizzard	20031217	20031217	Samarra	Counterinsurgency: Counterinsurgency sweep by US forces
Operation Iron Justice	20031218	20031218	Baghdad, southern portion	Law enforcement: Captured 28 fuel trucks and nine propane trucks illegally dispensing fuel as part of black market activity. Was a U.S. Army operation aimed at ending insurgent run Black Market fueling activities south of the city. It involved the 1st Armored Division and 82nd Airborne Division.[5]
Operation Rifles Fury	20031221	200312??	Fallujah	Counterinsurgency: Seizure of weapons caches including 204 RPGs. Was a coalition strike at insurgent training camps in the Rawah area. Led by the 3d Armored Cavarly Regiment along with soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division and 4th Infantry Division. The operation was nicknamed by the soldiers involved as Operation Santa's Claws.[6]
Operation Devil Siphon	20031223	20031223	Ar Ramadi	Law enforcement: Was aimed at curtailing the growing black market of fuel and propane and restoring Iraq's fuel infrastructure. Like Operation Rifles Fury, this operation was a coalition strike aimed at ending Black Market fuel and propane operations run by insurgent marketeers. The operation involved the U.S. 1st Infantry Division and Iraqi Police.[7]
Operation Overcoat	20031223	20031223	Mosul	Humanitarian: Delivered more than 500 pounds of coats, clothes, shoes, and toys
Operation Salm	20031223	20031223
Operation Santa Strike	20031223	20031223	Mosul	Humanitarian: Delivered more than 500 pounds of coats, clothes, shoes, and toys
Operation Iron Force	20031224	2003????	Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: The objective was to capture or eliminate any rebel forces seeking to capitalize on the holiday season to attack coalition forces
Operation Iron Grip	20031224	20031231, at least	Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: Was designed to intensify the pressure on Saddam loyalists
Operation Choke Hold	20031230	20031230	Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: To stop the influx of IED making materials into the city

Counterinsurgency Operations 2004

See also: 2004 and 2004 in Iraq

During the early occupation, a number of widely-cited humanitarian, tactical, and political errors by coalition planners, particularly the United States and United Kingdom led to a growing armed resistance, usually called the "Iraqi insurgency" (referred to by the mainstream media and coalition governments). The anti-occupation/anti-coalition forces are believed to be predominantly, but not exclusively, Iraqi Sunni Muslim Arabs, plus some foreign Arab and Muslim fighters, some of the latter tied to al-Qaeda. Several minor coalition members have pulled out of Iraq; this has been widely considered a political success for the anti-occupation forces.

Despite this, there was a reduction in violence throughout Iraq in the start of 2004 due to reorganization within the insurgent forces. During this time the tactics used by coalition forces were studied and the insurgency began to plan a new strategy. The calm did not last long however and once the insurgency had regained its footing attacks resumed and increased. Throughout the remainder of 2004 and continuing into the present day, the insurgency has employed Improvised Explosive Devices (IED's) and bombings as their primary means of combating the coalition forces. This has led to hundreds of Iraqi civilians and police killed in addition to the coalition forces they were fighting. Many were killed in a series of massive bombings at mosques and shrines throughout Iraq. The bombings indicated that as the relevance of Saddam Hussein and his followers was diminishing, radical Islamists, both foreign and Iraqi was increasing to take their place. An organized Sunni insurgency, with deep roots and both nationalist and Islamist motivations, was becoming clear. The Mahdi Army also began launching attacks on coalition targets and to seize control from the Iraqi security forces. The southern and central portions of Iraq began to erupt in urban guerilla combat as coalition forces attempted to keep control and prepared for a counteroffensive.

In response to insurgent attacks, coalition forces focused on hunting down the remaining leaders of the former regime, culminating in the shooting deaths of Saddam's two sons in July. In all, over 200 top leaders of the former regime were killed or captured, as well as supports and military personnel during the summer of 2004.

Battle/Operation Name	From Date	To Date	Location	Purpose/Result
Operation Gimlet Victory	2004????	2004????
Operation Hickory View	2004????	2004????		Counterinsurgency and Security: Helped eliminate many of the established indirect fire patterns, which insurgents had used
Operation I CAN	2004????	2004????	throughout Iraq	Humanitarian: Soldiers distributed over 100 boxes of donated school supplies and toys to Iraqi children.
Operation Iron Fury II	2004????	2004????	Sadr City	Counterinsurgency: Continued missions to drive the Mahdi Army out of the city
Operation Lancer Lightning	2004????	2004????
Operation Windy City	2004????	2004????	Baghdad	Humanitarian: Gave blankets to distribute to the local population
Operation Warhorse Whirlwind	200401??	200401??	Abu Kharma	Counterinsurgency: Captured 31 individuals, including eight people who were specifically targeted for suspected involvement in anti-Coalition activity
Operation Iron Resolve	20040112	2004????	Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: Was intended to disrupt the terrorist networks with constant searches and raids by coalition forces
Operation Clothes for Kids	20040113	20040114	Taji	Humanitarian: An effort to bring clothing to needy Iraqi children
Operation Market Sweep	20040113	20040113	Fallujah	Counterinsurgency: The successful raid into the downtown Fallujah arms market
Operation Saloon	20040114	20040114	the Al-Anbar province	Counterinsurgency: Captured a high-ranking former Iraqi Officer, General Mamoud Khudair Younes
Operation Centaur Fast Gas	20040115	20040119	Ba’qubah	Security: Provide security for the gas station, help manage the lines in order to facilitate maximum efficiency of the gas station, and prevent unauthorized gas pilferage
Operation Rock Slide	20040115	20040115	the Al-Anbar province	Counterinsurgency: Captured a high-ranking former Iraqi officer Brig. Gen. Kalil Ibraham Fayal al-Dulaymi
Operation Wolfhound Trap II	20040121	20040123	Heychel	Counterinsurgency:
Operation Wolfhound Fury II	20040122	20040122	Heychel and its surrounding villages	Counterinsurgency: Hunted down suspected terrorists and provide humanitarian and reconstruction assistance to the Iraqi people
Operation Wolverine Feast	20040124	20040124	the Al-Doura district	Counterinsurgency: Coalition and Iraqi Army soldiers detained 10 suspects and seized four caches
Operation Final Cut	20040128	200402??	Bayji	Counterinsurgency: Was designed to capture or eliminate people suspected of insurgent activity
Operation Saber Turner II	200402??	200402??		Counterinsurgency:
Operation Tomahawk (Iraq)	200402??	200402??
Operation Trailblazer	20040209	Ongoing	Baqubah	Security: An effort to make Iraqi roads safer for fellow soldiers. The beginning of this operation was conducted by the 14th Engineer Battalion (C)(W) and the 244th Engineers out of Colorado. This Operation was taken over by the 141st Engineer Combat Battalion (C)(W), a North Dakota National Guard unit. Their mission was to patrol a section of Iraq's main highways and alternate routes locating and clearing roadside bombs or IED's (Improvised Explosive Device). The secondary goal of this mission was route sanitation which included knocking down trees in the medians of the roads and clearing brush from the sides of the road where the enemy could easily hide an IED. In January 2005, the 141st Engineers were replaced by the 467th Engineer Battalion (C)(W), a USAR unit from Tennessee. The 14th Engineer Battalion returned to Iraq and relieved the 467th Engineers of the Trailblazer mission in December 2005. Alpha Company, 164th Engineers from North Dakota took over operations from the 467th Engineers in the LSA Anaconda/Balad area around the same time. In October 2006, the 14th Engineers were replaced by the 1st Engineer Battalion.
Operation Eagle Liberty 3	20040218	20040219	Bilad	Counterinsurgency: Targeted individuals who were suspected of attacking forward operating bases in the area. 16 targets and 3 enemy personnel were detained
Operation Devil Clinch	20040221	20040221	Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: Was designed as a series of raids to capture suspected insurgents
Operation Rocketman	20040226	20040226	the town of Siniyah	Counterinsurgency: Three Iraqis suspected of attacks on coalition forces were arrested
Operation Aloha	200403??	200403??	Kirkuk	Counterinsurgency: American anti-insurgent sweep. Elements of the 25th Infantry Division surrounded an area in late March 2004 and sent patrols to conduct searches for weapons. The troopers knocked on doors to ask permission to search. This was a change from earlier more-aggressive techniques. The name of the operation is a traditional Hawaiian greeting. The 25th Infantry Division has long been based in that state.
Operation Centaur Rodeo	200403??	200403??	Baqubah	Law enforcement and Counterinsurgency: Designed to slow the smuggling of illegal weapons in Baqubah's Diyala Governorate capital. As of March 30, 2004 coalition forces had seized 3 people and several weapons.[8]
Operation Devil Thrust	200403??	200403??		Surveillance, reconnaissance and Counterinsurgency: The operation consists of three phases. The first phase is surveillance and reconnaissance, the 2nd was combat operations and the 3rd was stabiliztion
Operation Soccor Ball	200403??	200403??	Baghdad, Karadah district	Humanitarian: Gave away 150 soccer balls to local children
Operation Warrior	20040303	20040303		Security and Counterinsurgency: Was a cordon and search operation conducted by coalition forces designed to capture Farhan and Sofi Sinjar, Abu Akmed, and Abu Farka. [9]
Operation Shillelagh	20040317	20040317	Abu Ghurayb	Counterinsurgency: Seven wanted individuals were found and detained during a sweep of more than 700 houses. See Also Operation Iron Promise.
Operation Suicide Kings	20040317	20040317	Baghdad	Security: A combined cordon and search operation involving U.S. and Iraqi Civil Defense Corps Soldiers
Operation Iron Promise	20040318	200411??	Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: Part of an ongoing campaign to bring stabilization and security to the country and people of Iraq. Was a long-running series of patrols conducted by elements of the 1st Armored and 1st Cavalry Divisions. The operation continued until at least November 2004 when it was still being mentioned in newspaper reports. The name is derived from the "Old Ironsides" nickname of the 1st Armored Division.
Operation Duke Fortitude	200404??	200404??	Fallujah	Counterinsurgency: The operation was designed to capture or kill elements of the Mahdi army and Muqtada Al-Sadr
Operation Iron Saber	200404??	200406??	Najaf, Al Kut and Karbala	Counterinsurgency: Was a coalition strike aimed at defeating the Mahdi army under the control of Muqtada al-Sadr
Operation Lancer Fury	200404??	200404??	Baghdad, Sadr City	Counterinsurgency: Was one of many operations initiated in hopes of disarming and disbanding militia forces
Battle of Fallujah(2004)	20040404	20040501	Fallujah	Battle: (See Operation Vigilant Resolve)
Operation Vigilant Resolve	20040404	20040501	Fallujah	Battle: First American attempt to capture Fallujah.
Battle of Ramadi (2004)	20040406	20040410	Ramadi	Battle: An estimated 250 rebels were killed in fighting that shattered the insurgent offensive
Operation Resolute Sword	20040408	20040408		Counterinsurgency: Was a military operation taken by the United States' armed forces to capture Muqtada al-Sadr. (April 10 President's Radio Address Mention)
Operation Danger Fortitude	20040411	20040417	Najaf, about 20 km northwest of	Security: was designed establish and occupy FOB Duke
Operation Ripper Sweep	20040412	200404??	Fallujah	Security and counterinsurgency: The operation aimed at securing roads into and out of the city. Was a United States Marine Corps operation that took place as Operation Vigilant Resolve raged in Fallujah. The operation aimed at securing roads into and out of Fallujah and was led by the 7th Marine Regiment. The Marines swept west to east from Al Asad and seized a large number of IEDs.
Battle of Husaybah	20040417	20040417	Husaybah	Battle: Five Marines were killed along with 150 insurgents in the fierce battle that lasted 14 hours. Another 9 Marines were wounded and 20 insurgents captured.
Operation Yellow Stone	20040423	20040423	Al-Rashida, the former presidential island retreat	Counterinsurgency: To secure the area and remove the enemy from the island
Operation Rapier Thrust	200405??	200405??
Operation Spring Cleanup	200405??	200405??	Baqouba	Counterinsurgency: Designed to take control of a stretch of road known as the Blue Babe Highway and included the U.S. 3rd Brigade Combat Teams. The area was also known as "RPG Alley" for the large number of IED and insurgent attacks that occurred there.[10]
Operation Thunderstruck	200405??	200405??
Operation Striker Hurricane	20040501	20040501	Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: To round up insurgents and other anti-coalition parties
Operation Wolfpack Crunch	20040504	20040504	Diwaniya	Counterinsurgency: The mission’s target was a series of buildings, located near an old downtown theater, which were reportedly being used by members of the “Muqtada’s Militia” to plan and stage attacks against Coalition forces
Operation Arrowhead Strike 10	20040505	20070506	Baghdad, the southwestern Rashid District	Counterinsurgency: To rid the Rashid District of terrorists and criminals and to protect the population
Operation Student to Student	20040510	20040510	Al-Baruddi	Humanitarian and Peacekeeping: Gave the soldiers and the local populace an opportunity to establish the relationships that are so critical to the building of a sovereign Iraq
Operation Disarm	20040519	20040519	Baghdad	Peacekeeping: The program used funds earmarked for tips leading to the capture of insurgents or illegal weapons and offers up to $500 per weapon, depending on type. Included in the final tally were more than 80 AK-47 rifles, mortars, mines and grenades.
Operation Diyala Border Police Audit	20040526	200406??	Muntheria	Forward Presence: To verify the accuracy and legitimacy of the Diyala Border Polices’ financial and payroll records just northeast of Kanaqan
Operation Giuliani	200406??	200406??	Mosul	Counterinsurgency: Was designed to seize weapons and munitions to prevent them from being used against coalition forces
Operation Slim Shady	200406??	200406??	Kirkuk	Counterinsurgency: Was designed to cripple the resources of Muqtada al-Sadr's militia. The 2nd Brigade of the 25th Infantry Division of the United States Military launched the operation, which was designed to cripple the resources of the then powerful rebel forces of Muqtada al-Sadr. The operation began in the first week of June, 2004. Six individuals were captured, five of which were cell leaders in the Mahdi army. One of the insurgents captured was As'ad Abu Aws. As'ad Abu Aws was the second in command of the militia's Kirkuck operations. The name of the operation was taken from popular rapper Eminem's (real name Marshall Mathers) fictional alter-ego Slim Shady. Press Release
Operation Striker Tornado	200406??	200406??	Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: Was designed to allow the 1st Armored Division to execute near-simultaneous raids on specified targets wanted for anti-coalition activities
Operation Rocketman III	20040608	20040608		Counterinsurgency: Designed to search and secure enemy personnel as well as those suspected of harboring insurgents and weapons.
Operation Dragon Victory	20040619	20040619	Najaf	Support and counterinsurgency: Was designed to provide relief in place of the 2nd Armored Cavalry and to provide logistical support for Task Force Danger and continue to sustain combat operations.
Operation Gimlet Crusader	20040624	20040624	Kirkuk	Counterinsurgency: Was aimed at disrupting insurgents and their attacks on multinational forces
Operation Gimlet Silent Sniper	200407??	200407??	Kirkuk	Counterinsurgency: Engaged in multiple searches and raids looking to capture or kill cell leaders
Operation Haifa Street	200407??	200407??	Baghdad	Law Enforcement: Was specifically designed as a large raid focused on criminals and criminal activity in Baghdad
Operation Oasis	200407??	200407??	Baghdad	Humanitarian: The overall project to improve electricity, sewers, water and other essential services around the city.
Operation Outlaw Destroyer	200407??	200407??	Tikrit	Counterinsurgency: Was designed to prevent insurgents from gaining weapons and munitions from known ammunition storage points
Operation Mutual Security	20040702	20040702	Mosul	Counterinsurgency: Was designed as a sweeping house-to-house search for weapons and terrorists to be conducted by only Iraqi forces
Operation Tombstone Piledriver	20040715	20040715	Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: The operation netted six individuals who were detained for questioning.
Operation Mayfield III	20040719	20040719
Operation Cobra Sweep	20040728	20040728	Baghdad, in the Hay Muthana district	Security and Counterinsurgency: Was designed to cordon, search, and seize IED makers, materials and potential storage places
Operation Quarterhorse Rides	200408??	200408??	Ad Duluiyah	Counterinsurgency: To increase security and deter enemy attacks
Operation Warrior Resolve	200408??	200408??	the At Tamin and As Sulaymaniyah provinces	Counterinsurgency: Was a massive synchronized effort which attempted to deter insurgent forces
Operation Tiger Care	20040803	20040803	Balad General Hospital	Humanitarian: To assist the local hospital by procuring and delivering much needed medical supplies
Operation Phantom Linebacker	20040704	20040704	along the Syrian border	Security: Security Operations along the Syrian border.
Operation Vanguard Thunder	20040805	20040805	Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: Targeted 150-200 terrorist suspects. No injuries or damages were reported
Battle of Najaf (2004)	20040805	20040827	Najaf	Battle: Was a battle that was fought between U.S. and Iraqi forces, and the Islamist Mahdi Army of Muqtada al-Sadr
CIMIC-House	20040805	20040828	Al Amarah	Battle: Was a siege fought between UK forces, and the Islamist Mahdi Army of Muqtada al-Sadr. An estimated 200+ insurgents were killed.
Operation Cajun Mousetrap II	20040805	200408??	Samarra	Counterinsurgency: Some small arms were found and at least three rebels were killed while nine people were detained and transferred for further questioning.
Operation Cajun Mousetrap III	20040813	20040815	Samarra	Counterinsurgency: Troops utilized targeted raids against enemy personnel who were destabilizing the city and an estimated 45 insurgents were killed.
Operation Iron Fury	20040817	2004????	Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: An "all-out effort" to stop violence in the Baghdad area by militia headed up by Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr
Operation Showdown	20040818	20040818	Ar Ramadi	Counterinsurgency: To search for weapons caches and terrorists
Operation Wolverine	20040819	20040819	Ad Duluiyah	Counterinsurgency: Was designed to prevent organized insurgent force activities as well as deny AIF sanctuary
Operation Grizzly Forced Entry	20040821	20040821	Najaf	Counterinsurgency: Was designed as a search and seizure operation of high value targets suspected of attacking coalition forces
Operation Clean Sweep	20040823	20040824	Baghdad, southern portion	Counterinsurgency: Raided 350 houses and detained 49 suspects
Operation True Grit	20040823	20040824	Ramadi	Counterinsurgency: During the operation, Multi-National Forces and SSF searched several houses and 17 insurgents were detained, four of which were found setting up an ambush on top of one of the houses
Operation Hurricane	200409??	200409??	Ramadi	Counterinsurgency: Resulted in the detention of four suspected insurgents, the removal of 6 improvised explosive devices and the confiscation of IED making materials, including cell phone parts
Operation Black Typhoon	20040909	20040914	Tal Afar	Counterinsurgency: All the enemy insurgents had either been killed or fled the city
Operation Hurricane II	20040918	20040918	Ramadi	Counterinsurgency: To disrupt the Daham terrorist network and to discover and remove illegal weapons and ammunition caches in the city.
Operation Iron Fist II	20040923	2004????	Ramadi	Counterinsurgency: A top priority in the operation was to detain or eliminate Moktada al-Sadr's lieutenants
Operation Longhorn	20040924	20040924	Ramadi	Counterinsurgency: A coordinated effort to detain insurgent Forces and remove illegal weapons and ammunition caches
Operation Marne	20040924	20040924	Ramadi	Counterinsurgency: A coordinated effort to detain insurgent Forces and remove illegal weapons and ammunition caches
Operation Predator	20040924	20040924	Ramadi	Counterinsurgency: A coordinated effort to detain Anti-Iraqi Forces and remove illegal weapons and ammunition caches
Operation Backpack	200410??	200410??	Baqubah	Humanitarian: Taking 200 backpacks filled with school supplies to school children
Operation Mustang Flex	200410??	200410??	Tikrit	Counterinsurgency and humanitarian: Deny insurgents sanctuary, promote the Tikrit Job Corps program, and assess essential services.
Operation Ramadan Roundup	200410??	200410??	Tikrit	Counterinsurgency: Resulted in the capture of 30 insurgents, more than 60 weapons, and Improvised Explosive Device making materials.
Operation Tangerine Pinch	200410??	200410??	Tikrit	Counterinsurgency: Deny insurgents sanctuary, promote the Tikrit Job Corps program, and assess essential services.
Operation Wolfhound Fury	20041005	200410??	Hegneh	Counterinsurgency: A Task Force 1-27 air assault mission
Operation Bulldog	20041006	2004????	Ar-Ramadi	Counterinsurgency: Was designed to re-establish peace and stability by denying sanctuary to insurgents, capturing enemy personnel, and seize any weapons caches
Operation Centaur Strike II	20041011	20041011	Baqubah	Counterinsurgency: Was designed to seize insurgent equipment caches in hopes of disrupting terrorist activity before the Ramadan.
Operation Centaur Strike III	20041013	20041013	Baqubah	Counterinsurgency: Was designed to seize insurgent equipment caches in hopes of disrupting terrorist activity before the Ramadan.
Operation Mandarin Squeeze	20041014	20041014	Tikrit	Counterinsurgency: Its purpose was threefold; deny insurgents sanctuary, promote the Tikrit job corps program, and assess essential services.
Operation Mustang Socko	20041014	20041014	along the Tigris River	Counterinsurgency: Detained several suspects and found several weapons caches
Operation Tiger Cub	20041014	20041014	Baghdad	Humanitarian: To improve the school supply and education system throughout the greater Balad area
Operation Tangerine Squeeze	20041015	20041015	Tikrit	Counterinsurgency: Called for a complete search of more than 300 homes
Operation Crayon	20041021	20041021	Kirkuk	Humanitarian: Was a charitable program that provided schools the pencils, crayons, papers and other materials necessary to teach children
Operation Duliyah Sunrise	20041028	20041028	Ad Duluiyah	Counterinsurgency: A raid on an upscale neighborhood to search for insurgent materials
Operation Dallas	20041029	20041029	Mosul	Security: Was designed to increase security by performing cordon and knocks throughout the community
Operation Tiger Fury	20041030	2004????	east of Balad	Counterinsurgency: Was designed to stop insurgent activities and capture individuals suspected of being insurgents
Operation Army Santa	200411??	200411??		Humanitarian:
Operation Duke Fury	20041103	20041103	Fallujah	Counterinsurgency: To search for weapons caches and suspected insurgents
Operation New Dawn (Al Fajr)	20041103	20041103	Fallujah	Counterinsurgency: To search for weapons caches and suspected insurgents
Operation Phantom Fury	20041107	20041223	Fallujah	Counterinsurgency: Joint American/Iraqi assault on Fallujah. See also Operation Dawn (Al-Fajr) and 2nd Battle of Fallujah
Operation Dawn (Al Fajr)	20041108	20041108	Fallujah	Counterinsurgency: The elimination of Fallujah as a terrorist safe haven
Battle of Mosul	20041110	20041116	Mosul	Battle: Was a battle fought during the Iraq War in 2004 for the capital of the Ninawa Governorate in northern Iraq that occurred concurrently to fighting in Fallujah.
Operation Wolfhound Power	20041111	20041112	Hawja	Counterinsurgency: To root insurgents out of the city
Operation Wolfhound Jab	20041115	20041115	Tall Suseus and Rubaydhah	Counterinsurgency: No one was detained and no weapon caches were found although reports were that the area contained insurgent sanctuaries
Operation Rock Bottom	20041119	20041121		Counterinsurgency: The searches netted numerous small arms, 10 detainees and three rockets
Operation Plymouth Rock	20041123	20041123	Baghdad, South of	Counterinsurgency: Sweep south of Baghdad.
Operation Tobruk	20041128	20041128	a village along the Euphrates river 8km Northeast of Camp Dogwood	Counterinsurgency: A search of the village for insurgents and Saddam loyalists
Operation Wonderland	200412??	20041224	Ramadi	Counterinsurgency: Netted 29 detainees and multiple weapons caches
Operation Baton Rouge	20041201	20041204	Samarra	Counterinsurgency: The operation resulted in about 125 rebels killed and 88 were being detained
Operation Falcon Freedom	20041205	20041205	Al Rashid District	Counterinsurgency: A joint U.S.-Iraqi cordon-and-search operation were several weapons caches were discovered
Operation Soprano Sunset	20041206	20041206	Baghdad, eastern portion	Counterinsurgency: Captured several suspected senior level transnational terrorists, including key leaders, operatives, and financiers
Operation Iraqi Children	20041208	20041208	Baqubah	Humanitarian: Soldiers delivered school supplies
Operation Backbreaker	20041221	20041222	Buhriz	Security: A project to fortify a new police station as well as the Governor’s mansion just down the road
Operation Lion Cub	20041221	20041221	Tikrit	Humanitarian: To deliver a load of toys to the children of the villages of Al Alam, Al Owja and Wynott
Operation Powder River	20041231	20050102	Ad Duluiyah	Counterinsurgency: Detained 49 individuals, descovered several weapons caches and searched 13 homes and the surrounding areas in a series of raids
Operation Triple Play	20041231	20050102	Salman Pak	Security: To improve security for the upcoming elections in Iraq

Counterinsurgency Operations 2005

See also: 2005 and 2005 in Iraq

Coalition and Iraqi government forces continue to battle Iraqi militants and other fighters. During early and mid-May 2005, the U.S. also launched Operation Matador, an assault by around 1,000 marines in the ungoverned region of western Iraq. Coalition and Iraqi soldiers, Iraqi fighters and civilians have been killed in these conflicts. As of late July 2007, nearly 3,700 U.S. soldiers have been killed, and around ten times this many have been wounded. The number of Iraqi citizens who have fallen victim to the fighting has risen. The Iraqi government, with some holdovers from the CPA, engaged in securing control of the oil infrastructure (a source of Iraq's foreign currency) and control of the major cities of Iraq. The insurgency, the developing the New Iraqi Army, disorganized police and security forces, as well as a lack of revenue have hampered efforts to assert control. In addition, former Baathist elements and militant Shia groups have engaged in sabotage, terrorism, open rebellion, and establishing their own security zones in all or part of a dozen cities. The Allawi government vowed to crush the insurgency.

An election for a government to draft a permanent constitution took place during this time (ed. see Politics of Iraq for more information on the political state of Iraq). Although some violence and lack of widespread Sunni participation marred the event, much of the eligible Kurd and Shia populace participated. Sectarian violence has also been prominent part of the militant and guerrilla activity. Targets here where often Shia gatherings or civilian concentrations mainly of Shias. As a result, over 700 Iraqi civilians died in the month.

Battle/Operation Name	From Date	To Date	Location	Purpose/Result
Operation Attleboro(Iraq)	2005????	2005????		Humanitarian: Delivered a variety of much-needed supplies and equipment to the Iraqi Police of Ash Sharqat
Operation Dunlap	2005????	2005????
Operation East Lansing	2005????	2005????
Operation Hudson	2005????	????????
Operation Moon	2005????	2005????
Operation Moving Forward	2005????	2005????
Operation Neighborhood Watch	2005????	2005????
Operation Scrimmage	2005????	2005????
Operation Spider Web	2005????	2005????
Operation Vacant City	2005????	2005????
Operation River Walk	20050102	20050103	Latifiyah	Counterinsurgency: Found over 9 significant weapons caches, detained 43 suspected insurgents and discovered and destroyed several IED's
Operation Lanthonid	20050109	200501??	Baqubah, near	Counterinsurgency: Nine targeted AIF members were detained along with two other suspected AIF members and numerous weapons
Operation Therapist	20050109	20050109	near Tikrit	Counterinsurgency: During the series of raids, 11 were detained. Three of the detainees were on the target list. Also confiscated were 120 mm mortars and assorted ammunition
Operation Hedgehog	20050110	20050114	Hīt	Counterinsurgency: Discovered numerous caches of insurgent ordnance and weaponry
Operation Copperas Cove	20050112	20050112	Al-Karkh, the neighborhoods of Karkh and Sheik Marruf	Counterinsurgency: Raided a mechanic’s shop suspected of being used by insurgents and found 35 mortars which had to be removed by hand
Operation Keystone Sweep	20050114	20050114	As Siniyah	Counterinsurgency: To conduct raids, capture or kill insurgents and eliminate improvised explosive devices and other illegal weapons
Operation Checkmate	20050118	2005????	Jabella, 50 mi (80 km) south of Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: Successfully detained 15 insurgents including a suspected former intelligence officer in Saddam Hussein’s regime
Operation Big Dig	20050123	2005????	Latifiyah	Counterinsurgency: Collected and destroyed weapons caches
Operation Centaur Showdown	20050208	20050208	Mufrek	Counterinsurgency: Searched for unregistered weapons and illegal bomb-making materials
Operation River Blitz	20050220	20050220	Al Anbar province	Counterinsurgency: Targeted insurgents in cities along the Euphrates River including Hit, Ramadi, and Baghdad
Operation Lightning (Al Barkh)	20050226	20050625	Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: Shifting the new government from a defensive to an offensive posture in its efforts to disrupt terrorist activities in Baghdad
Operation Unforgiven	20050322	20050324	Albu Hatim	Counterinsurgency: The operation uncovered five weapons caches including more than 7,000 rounds of ammunition, an improvised explosive device factory and 39 members of anti-Iraqi forces
Operation Swashbuckle	20050326	20050326	Ar Ramadi	Humanitarian: The four-man comedy show, presented by Hack and Slash, provided an explosive round of entertainment for more than 100 Marines
Operation Fontana	20050402	20050406	the Babil and Wasit provinces	Counterinsurgency: Was to eliminate places where terrorists trained to carry out their activities
Operation Block Party	20050407	20050407	Fallujah	Counterinsurgency: More than 100 Marines, side-by-side with three companies of Iraqi soldiers, cordoned and searched a targeted area of the city.
Operation Grey Wolf II	20050410	20050410	Shakarta	Counterinsurgency: A surprise operation to catch suspected terrorists and criminals
Operation Badlands	20050412	20050412	Saqlawiyah	Security and Counterinsurgency: Security and stability operations designed to root out insurgent activity and illegal weapons caches
Operation Quicksweep	200505??	200505??	Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: Resulted in the capture of several individuals identified as insurgents and the discovery of a weapons stash totaling 3,000 pounds of large caliber explosive munitions in a rural area northwest of Baghdad.
Operation Clear Decision	20050503	20050503	Al Karmah	Counterinsurgency: It was a success because the operation was conducted safely, insurgents were detained, and the relationship with the local populace improved
Operation Cobweb (MND-CS)	20050506	20050510	Wasit province	Counterinsurgency: Twenty-nine individuals were detained while forty kinds of guns were confiscated in addition to explosive materials being found
Operation Matador (Battle of Al Qaim)	20050507	20050514	northwestern Anbar province	Counterinsurgency: It was focused on eliminating insurgents and foreign fighters in a region known as a smuggling route and a sanctuary for foreign fighters
Battle of Al Qaim	20050508	20050519	Anbar province	Counterinsurgency: (See Operation Matador)
Operation Block Party II	20050509	20050514	Fallujah	Counterinsurgency: Only a small amount of ordnance was found during the operation, most of it pointed out by the local residents
Operation Mongoose	20050513	20050513	south of Diyarah	Counterinsurgency: To capture individuals responsible for recent attacks against Coalition forces and local residents
Operation Dragons Breath	20050515	20050515	Ramadi	Counterinsurgency: Was designed to target insurgents in Ramadi neighborhoods
Operation Peninsula (MND-CS)	20050519	20050519	As Suwaryah	Counterinsurgency: To round up terrorists and eliminate their base of operations
Operation Squeeze Play	20050522	20050523	Baghdad, the western suburbs	Counterinsurgency: Almost 300 suspects were detained in the first day of the operation
Operation Chepultepec	20050524	20050524	Lutafiyah, the southern Ubaydah region	Counterinsurgency: The Iraqi Army detained 12 suspects and captured several weapons
Operation New Market(Souk Jadeed)	20050525	20050529	an area near Haditha	Counterinsurgency: Was a sweep western Iraq conducted by one thousand coalition and Iraqi Security Forces to rid the Euphrates river bank of Saddam Chupacabra
Operation Moon River Dragon	20050529	20050529	the village of Al Julaam	Counterinsurgency: More than 40 individual males were interrogated about insurgent activities
Operation San Juan	20050531	20050604		Security and Humanitarian: A five-day operation repairing Alternate Supply Route San Juan, making it safer for convoys and local civilians traveling the road on a daily basis
Operation Pitchfork	200506??	200506??	The area east of the Lake Thar-Thar region	Counterinsurgency: Marines located over 50 hidden weapons caches and an underground bunker in the vicinity of a rock quarry.
Operation Uhaser	200506??	20050606	throughout Northern Babil province, south of Baghdad	Security and Counterinsurgency: They conducted continuous patrols, vehicle checkpoints, raids, and searches
Operation Woodstock	200506??	20050606	throughout Northern Babil province, south of Baghdad	Security and Counterinsurgency: They conducted continuous patrols, vehicle checkpoints, raids, and searches
Operation Spear (Romhe)	20050611	20050622	Karabilah	Counterinsurgency: Aimed at rooting out terrorists, foreign fighters and disrupting terrorist support systems in and around Karabilah
Operation White Shield	20050613	20050614	northern Babil province	Counterinsurgency: Discovered a weapons cache and detained seven terror suspects
Operation Dagger(Khanjar)	20050618	20050618	Anbar province	Counterinsurgency: The operation is focused on locating hidden weapons caches and denying terrorists sanctuary in the Southern Lake Thar-Thar region, in an area 85 kilometers northwest of Baghdad that is a suspected logistical hub.
Operation Strategic Separation (al Azil al Sitrateegi)	20050625	200506??	Babil province, northern portion	Counterinsurgency: Two hundred and nineteen suspected insurgents were detained
Operation Sword(Saif)	20050628	20050706	along the Euphrates River between the cities of Haditha and Hit	Counterinsurgency: To root out terrorists and foreign fighters
Operation Shadyville	20050629	20050629	Saqlawiyah	Counterinsurgency: Searched 244 houses and netted several suspected insurgent supporters, two IEDs, and 50 AK-47 assault rifles
Operation Hunter(Sayaid)	200507??	200507??	along the Euphrates River Valley and the broder of Syria	Counterinsurgency: Aimed at denying Al Qaeda in Iraq the ability to operate in the Euphrates River Valley and at preventing the terrorists from continuing their campaign of murder and intimidation against the local population
Operation Seahorse	200507??	200508??		Counterinsurgency: British-led Multi-National Division Southeast with a mission to detect and deter illicit activity along the Iraqi border
Operation Sergeant Thea'a	200507??	200507??	Baqubah	Counterinsurgency: Was to capture, or kill, terrorists in the city
Operation Thunder	200507??	200507??	Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: Found at least 1 weapons cache and detained several suspects
Operation Demon Digger	20050701	20050701	Al Rashid district, near	Counterinsurgency: seized three weapons caches
Operation Muthana Strike	20050704	20050704	Baghdad International Airport, neighborhoods next to	Counterinsurgency: Over 100 individuals were detained as a result of the operation, including reportedly foreign fighters from Egypt
Operation Bow Country	20050705	20050705	Baghdad, areas in the far-east portion	Counterinsurgency and reconnaissance: To find weapons and ammunition caches, and to develop intelligence on insurgent activity.
Operation Scimitar	20050707	200507??	Zaidan, approximately 20 mi (30 km) southeast of Fallujah	Counterinsurgency: At least 22 suspected insurgents were detained
Operation Warriors Rage	20050715	20050715	Baghdad, the Ameriyah district	Counterinsurgency: The search found 10 to 12 122/130-millimeter rounds enhanced with propane to make a larger fireball in the explosion
Battle of Haditha	20050801	20050803	Haditha	Battle: Was a battle fought over two days that were under insurgent control in the Euphrates River valley during 2005
Operation Quickstrike	20050803	20050810	Haditha, Haqliniyah, and Barwanah	Counterinsurgency: An offensive operation aimed at disrupting insurgent activities
Operation Able Warrior	20050804	20050804	Baghdad, west of the Baghdad International Airport	Counterinsurgency: Was conducted in order to disrupt car bombing cells and roadside bomb emplacers, and prevent them from planning, preparing and carrying out terrorist attacks in the area.
Operation Restoring Rights	20050826	2005????	the northern city of Tall Afar, located 30 mi (50 km) west of MosulIraq	Counterinsurgency: Was a massive military push to engage and destroy the heavy insurgent contingent located their
Battle of Tal Afar	20050901	20050918	Tal Afar	Security and Counterinsurgency: The city was temporarily cleared for elections in 2005, but was not secured in a long-term view.
Operation Cyclone(Zoba)	20050911	20050911	Rutbah	Counterinsurgency: Against al-Qaida fighters
Operation Flea Flicker	20050914	20050914	Zafaraniya	Counterinsurgency: Was designed to disrupt insurgent activity in the area in preparation for the Oct. 15 constitutional referendum
Operation National Unity	20050929	20050914, at least until	Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: Charged with the objective of detecting and halting insurgent activity.
Operation Clydesdale	200510??	200510??
Operation Mountaineers(Hiba)	200510??	200510??	southern Ramadi	Counterinsurgency: Which consists of 400 ISF soldiers and 500 U.S. service members, is to disrupt insurgents
Operation Carentan	200510??	200512??	Diyala and Salah Ad Din provinces	Counterinsurgency: Was responsible for detaining over 700 suspected insurgents and clearing 120 weapons caches
Operation Constitution Hammer	200510??	200510??	Fallujah	Counterinsurgency: Was conducted to disrupt insurgent activity along the main supply routes in Fallujah, find and capture weapons caches, and kill or capture insurgents
Operation Iron Fist (Kabda Bil Hadid)	20051001	20051006	Sadah approximately 12 km. from the Syrian border	Counterinsurgency: In order to root out al Qaeda in Iraq terrorists operating in the area and to disrupt terrorist support systems in and around the city
Operation Bowie	20051002	20051004	Ar Ramadi, southern portion	Counterinsurgency: While sweeping through the mostly rural area, the ISF assisted the Marines in identifying people who were not from here and helped in searching homes and buildings for weapons caches and insurgent propaganda.
Operation Saratoga	20051002	200510??	North Central Iraq	Security: To provide a safe observance of Ramadan and security for the upcoming referendum
Operation River Gate (Bawwabatu Annaher)	20051004	20051005	Haditha, Haqlaniyah and Barwana	Counterinsurgency: The operation's goal is to deny the al Qaeda in Iraq terrorist network the ability to operate in the three Euphrates River Valley cities and to free the local citizens from the insurgents' campaign of murder and intimidation
Operation Doctor	20051025	20051025	Ar Ramadi, the Women’s and Children’s Hospital	Humanitarian: The operation, led by Civil Affairs Group 6, supplied the hospital and the local Ministry of Health with more than $500,000 in medical supplies and equipment that was sorely needed by the citizens of the Al Anbar provincial capital.
Operation Open Window	200511??	2005????	the south central region of Iraq	Security: To prepare the area for transfer to the responsibility of the Iraqi 8th Division.
Operation Tigers (Numur)	200511??	200512??	Ramadi	Counterinsurgency: Resulted in the capture of several weapons caches and several terrorist suspects
Operation Wolf Stalk II	200511??	200511??	Ninevah	Counterinsurgency: Soldiers were charged with disrupting insurgent activity and responding to the needs of local citizens.
Operation Great Lakes	200511??	200511??		Counterinsurgency: Army National Guard, Army and USMC units from FOB Grizzly were charged with disrupting insurgent activity south of Udame. SFC Kyle B. Wehrly of the 2nd Battalion, 123rd Field Artillery was killed in the Operation.
Operation Shank(Harba)	20051102	20051203	Ramadi, central and southern portions	Counterinsurgency: Was the fifth in a series by the Iraqi army and coalition forces engaged in combined clearing operations to disrupt terrorism and set conditions for a successful Dec. 15 election in the provincial capital of Anbar
Operation Steel Curtain(Al Hajip Elfulathi)	20051105	20051122	Karabilah	Counterinsurgency: A Continued effort to clear the town of insurgent activity and weapons
Operation Knockout	20051112	20051112	Ba'qubah	Counterinsurgency: A division-size raid designed to destroy or disrupt all of their cells in a large locality in a single night
Operation Kennesaw Dragon	20051114	20051115	Dawr	Counterinsurgency: Conducted an air assault into landing zones outside the town and moved in to search searh for insurgents, insurgent activity and weapons caches.
Operation Panthers (Numur)	20051116	20051118	Ramadi, the Sophia district	Counterinsurgency: Discovered weapons caches and detained suspected terrorists
Operation Bruins(Dibbah)	20051119	20051120	Ramadi	Counterinsurgency and Security: Part of a series of disruption operations in Ramadi and is designed to set the conditions for successful elections in December
Operation Lions(Asad)	20051122	20051124	Ar Ramadi, the Tammim area	Counterinsurgency: This operation involved Iraqi Army and Coalition Forces clearing sections of the city in order to disrupt the insurgency and set conditions for successful elections on Dec 15
Operation Iron Hammer(Matraqa Hadidia)	20051130	20051203	Hai al Becker region	Security: The completion of construction of a long-term base on the eastern side of the Euphrates River across from Hīt and about 170 kilometers west of Baghdad
Operation Green Trident	200512??	200512??	Fallujah, south of	Counterinsurgency: U.S. Marines discovered more than ten metric tons of munitions hidden at 72 cache sites 39 km south of Fallujah
Operation Rams(Tallie)	20051204	20051204	Ramadi	Counterinsurgency: The forces have discovered four weapons
Operation Skinner(Gashshaa)	20051207	20051210	central Ramadi	Counterinsurgency: The operation netted four weapons caches and several detainees and also two command initiated rocket systems designed to ambush passing convoys in central Ramadi. The combined forces also discovered a roadside bomb that the insurgents planned to use in the rocket attack.
Operation Able Rising Force	20051208	20051209	Khadisia	Counterinsurgency: Locate and detain suspected terrorists
Operation Bull Dawg Chariot	20051208	20051208	Baqubah, near	Counterinsurgency: The operation reportedly netted four suspected terrorists
Operation Liberty Express	20051213	20051215	Fallujah	Security: Transportation of election supplies from the printer to the camp, where Iraqi Police and members of the Independent Electoral Commission of Iraq picked up and escorted the supplies, including ballots, and dispersed them to various polling sites in the city of Fallujah

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