Operation Mawtini
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Operation Mawtini was launched on 15 July 2007 by the Regimental Combat Team 2, located in western Al Anbar province, to neutralize attempts by anti-Iraqi Forces to re-establish a presence in key urban areas along the Euphrates River valley.
The operation called for over 9,000 U.S. Marines, soldiers, and sailors, along with elements of the Iraqi Army, to strike deep into the less-traveled regions of RCT-2's operating area.
History
Operation Mawtini, which included the Iraqi Army's 2nd and 3rd Brigades of the 7th Division, began on the heels of Operation Harris Ba’sil which had provided a better picture of enemy movement patterns and safe havens. The information gained during Harris Ba’sil allowed the Regiment to conduct focused disruption and security operations in those areas critical to the enemy.
Participating units
American units
United States Army
United States Marine Corps
United States Navy
Iraqi units
2nd Brigade, 7th Division
3rd Brigade, 7th Division
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This article incorporates public domain material from The Multi-National Force Iraq Website. United States government. Archived from the original on 14 October 2007.
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