We noted earlier an ass-kicking delivered by warrior MPs of the Kentucky National Guard to insurgents in Iraq who made the unfortunate decision to ambush a truck convoy. Now Blackfive, Winds of Change and others have more details, including an insurgent video. Review it all - there are lots of details.
From an officer reviewing the incident:
It is a testimony to the professionalism of the soldiers our army continues to field. Bear in mind as you read this, these are support troops, Military Police and Medics, who normally occupy rear areas and provide logistics and route security to tactical forces.Here is one further comment that may explain why they were so successful...and deadly. Army doctrine and training teaches that, when ambushed, move directly into the ambush. Never away, always into it. Believe me, only highly trained and disciplined troops will do that. These are some remarkable soldiers. Their discipline and ability to use their weapons speaks volumes for the officers and NCO's who trained them.
You may wish to pray for those who were wounded in the engagement.
Note the victory was indeed not without cost: several soldiers were wounded seriously. Note also that one of the NCOs who led the counterattack was female. Training, discipline, teamwork and courage paid off.
Posted by Alan at March 26, 2005 08:37 AM