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NEWS | Jan. 1, 2023

Live Fire Exercises in Syria for January

By CJTF-OIR Public Affairs

BAGHDAD, Iraq – On Jan. 2, 2023, Coalition Forces will be conducting operational exercises using base defense weapons systems and aircraft near the Deir ez-Zor and al-Hasakah regions, respectively, in Syria to validate weapons systems and maintain crew proficiency and readiness.

These exercises ensure the Coalition’s continued capability to support our partner forces and protect our Coalition forces. 

Extensive planning and proper safety measures are taken before and during live fire rehearsals in order to protect the Coalition and the local population. 

Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve advises, assists, and enables partner forces to secure the lasting defeat of ISIS and to enable the establishment of enduring security cooperation frameworks. 

UPDATE: On Jan. 3, 2023, Coalition Forces will be conducting an operational exercise using 120mm mortar rounds near the Al Mayadin region in Syria to validate weapons systems and maintain crew proficiency and readiness. 

UPDATE: On Jan. 4, 2023, Coalition Forces will be conducting operational exercises using 120mm mortar rounds and aerial assets near the Al Mayadin and al-Hasakah regions, respectively, in Syria to validate weapons systems and maintain crew proficiency and readiness. 

UPDATE: On Jan. 6, 2023, Coalition Forces will be conducting aerial operational exercises near the al-Hasakah region in Syria to validate weapons systems and maintain crew proficiency and readiness.

UPDATE: On Jan. 7, 2023, Coalition Forces will be conducting aerial operational exercises near the al-Hasakah region in Syria to validate weapons systems and maintain crew proficiency and readiness.

UPDATE: On Jan. 11, 2023, Coalition Forces will be conducting ground operational exercise with 120mm rounds near the al-Mayadin region in Syria to validate weapons systems and maintain crew proficiency and readiness.

UPDATE: On Jan. 12, 2023, Coalition Forces will be conducting aerial and ground operational exercises near the An Tanf and al-Mayadin regions, respectively, in Syria to validate weapons systems and maintain crew proficiency and readiness.

UPDATE: On Jan. 18, 2023, Coalition Forces will be conducting aerial and ground operational exercises near the Al-Mayadin and al-Hasakah regions, in Syria to validate weapons systems and maintain crew proficiency and readiness.

UPDATE: On Jan. 21, 2023, Coalition Forces will be conducting aerial operational exercises near the al-Tanf region in Syria to validate weapons systems and maintain crew proficiency and readiness.

UPDATE: On Jan. 22, 2023, Coalition Forces will be conducting aerial operational exercises near the al-Jawadiyah region in Syria to validate weapons systems and maintain crew proficiency and readiness.

UPDATE: On Jan. 25, 2023, Coalition Forces will be conducting operational exercises near the al-Tanf region in Syria to validate weapons systems and maintain crew proficiency and readiness.

UPDATE: On Jan. 27, 2023, Coalition Forces will be conducting operational exercises near the Deir ez-Zor and al-Mayadin regions in Syria to validate weapons systems and maintain crew proficiency and readiness.