Video by Staff Sgt. Tom Conning
QK Collective Exercise
Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve
Nov. 5, 2019 | 0:50
The Iraqi Ministry of Defense’s elite force, the Qwat al-Khasah, Arabic for Special Forces, conduct a two-night culminating exercise at the Taji Military Complex, Iraq Nov. 5-6, 2019. The soldiers received intelligence that assisted them in planning and executing the missions. The QK specialize in raids, seizing, clearing and holding terrain for limited durations and conducting reconnaissance, counter-insurgency or counter terrorism operations. Training in Iraq is shifting focus towards Iraqi-delivered training with Coalition mentors. (U.S. Army video by Staff Sgt. Tom Conning)
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