geographic designation systems / satellite communication links / near-term combat identification solutions / battlefield identification systems / technology initiatives / /
MedicalCondition
injury / pains / injuries / /
Movie
Task Force 2 / /
NaturalFeature
Shah-e-Kot valley / /
Organization
Task Force / Training and Doctrine Command / Mechanized Infantry / Center for Army Lessons Learned / Battle Command Brigade / United States Army / United States Army Special Forces / 3rd Infantry Division / first Task Force / U.S. Special Forces / Department of Defense / /
Person
CID OIPT / Ralph D. Nichols / / /
Position
tactical air controller / commander / Analyst / General / soldier/leader / /
Product
F-16 / B-52 / Patriot missile / F-15E / F15 / F/A-18C Hornet / reporting / fire / direct fire control failures / maneuver control / /
A fratricide incident that fortunately did not result in any injuries or fatalities for this armor crew. This occurred on the first day of combat operations in Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, the result of a Hellfire missile shot from a USMC Cobra helicopter.