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NEWS | Feb. 5, 2023

Live Fire Exercises In Syria For February

By CJTF-OIR Public Affairs

BAGHDAD, Iraq – On Feb. 5, 2023, Coalition Forces will be conducting aerial operational exercises using a variety of munitions near the Ra's Al Ayn and al-Hasakah regions 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 Feb. 7, 2023, Coalition Forces will be conducting ground and aerial operational exercises using a variety of munitions near the Deir ez-Zor and Ra's Al Ayn regions in Syria to validate weapons systems and maintain crew proficiency and readiness.

UPDATE: On Feb. 8, 2023, Coalition Forces will be conducting ground operational exercises using 120mm mortar rounds near the Darbasiyah region in Syria to validate weapons systems and maintain crew proficiency and readiness.

UPDATE: On Feb. 9, 2023, Coalition Forces will be conducting ground operational exercises using 120mm mortar rounds in or near the Deir ez-Zor region in Syria to validate weapons systems and maintain crew proficiency and readiness.

UPDATE: On Feb. 10, 2023, Coalition Forces will be conducting aerial operational exercises in or near the al-Hasakah and Deir ez-Zor regions in Syria to validate weapons systems and maintain crew proficiency and readiness.

UPDATE: On Feb. 11, 2023, Coalition Forces will be conducting aerial and ground operational exercises in or near the Ra's Al Ayn and An Tanf regions in Syria, respectively, to validate weapons systems and maintain crew proficiency and readiness.

UPDATE: On Feb. 12, 2023, Coalition Forces will be conducting aerial operational exercises in or near the al-Hasakah region in Syria to validate weapons systems and maintain crew proficiency and readiness.

UPDATE: On Feb. 14, 2023, Coalition Forces will be conducting ground and aerial operational exercises in or near the al-Hasakah region in Syria to validate weapons systems and maintain crew proficiency and readiness.

UPDATE: On Feb. 17, 2023, Coalition Forces will be conducting ground operational exercises with 60mm mortar munitions in or near the Deir ez-Zor region in Syria to validate weapons systems and maintain crew proficiency and readiness.

UPDATE: On Feb. 18, 2023, Coalition Forces will be conducting ground operational exercises in or near the An Tanf and al-Jawadiyah regions in Syria to validate weapons systems and maintain crew proficiency and readiness.

UPDATE: On Feb. 20, 2023, Coalition Forces will be conducting ground operational exercises in or near the al-Hasakah region in Syria to validate weapons systems and maintain crew proficiency and readiness.

UPDATE: On Feb. 21, 2023, Coalition Forces will be conducting ground operational exercises in or near the Ra's Al Ayn region in Syria to validate weapons systems and maintain crew proficiency and readiness.

UPDATE: On Feb. 23, 2023, Coalition Forces will be conducting ground and air operational exercises in or near the Darbasiyah and al-Mayadin regions, respectively, in Syria to validate weapons systems and maintain crew proficiency and readiness.

UPDATE: On Feb. 24, 2023, Coalition Forces will be conducting ground and air operational exercises in or near the Deir ez-Zor and al-Hasakah regions, respectively, in Syria to validate weapons systems and maintain crew proficiency and readiness.

UPDATE: On Feb. 25, 2023, Coalition Forces will be conducting ground and air operational exercises in or near the Darbasiyah and al-Hasakah regions, respectively, in Syria to validate weapons systems and maintain crew proficiency and readiness.

UPDATE: On Feb. 26, 2023, Coalition Forces will be conducting ground and air operational exercises in or near the Darbasiyah and An Tanf regions, respectively, in Syria to validate weapons systems and maintain crew proficiency and readiness.

UPDATE: On Feb. 28, 2023, Coalition Forces will be conducting ground and air operational exercises in or near the Darbasiyah and An Tanf regions, respectively, in Syria to validate weapons systems and maintain crew proficiency and readiness.