U.S. Special Operations Forces Injured in ISIS Hostage Rescue Overnight, Would You Consider This Use Of "Limited" Ground Combat Operations?

2015-10-22T10:20:05-04:00

UPDATE: Just discovered one of the Operators was killed in that rescue mission... See my comment/link below...
My thoughts and prayers are with him and his...
"Good Journey, now Rest in Peace..."

The use of U.S. Special Ops Forces comes after President Barack Obama asked sent to Congress in February requesting authorization for "limited" ground combat operations against ISIS. Do you consider this use "limited" ground combat operations?

"U.S. special operations forces suffered casualties during a hostage rescue mission against ISIS in Iraq overnight, U.S. officials said Thursday.
The exact number and extent of the injuries was not immediately clear, the officials told NBC News.
The U.S. team rescued a number of Kurdish fighters held captive by ISIS in a mission that was requested by the Iraqi government, the officials said.
The U.S. is the only coalition military force conducting operations in Iraq with the capability to launch such a mission.
A White House official described the rescue mission to NBC News as "successful" and as an example of "collaboration" between U.S.-led coalition forces and Peshmerga fighters versus ISIS.
The use of U.S. special ops forces comes after President Barack Obama asked sent to Congress in February requesting authorization for "limited" ground combat operations against ISIS.
The rescue raid involved American helicopters, Kurdish and American Special Operations forces, and airstrikes, according to a New York Times report citing Iraqi officials. It said senior ISIS militants were captured.
This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates."

U.S. Special Ops Forces Injured During Iraq Rescue Mission: Officials

U.S. Special Operations forces suffered casualties during a hostage rescue mission in Iraq early Thursday, sources told NBC News.

Response by 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 22 at 2015 10:23 AM

2015-10-22T10:23:12-04:00

I am not sure about the limited GCO part. I would still call it a rescue mission.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 22 at 2015 12:32 PM

2015-10-22T12:32:57-04:00

How many of you know there were US Special Forces with the Peshmerga from the end of the Gulf War until Operation IRAQI FREEDOM? It's always a safe assumption that there are small teams in most countries doing things that aren't publically known.

Response by MSgt Curtis Ellis made Oct 22 at 2015 2:16 PM

2015-10-22T14:16:47-04:00

Just discovered one of the Operators was killed in that rescue mission...
My thoughts and prayers are with him and his...
"Good Journey, now Rest in Peace..."

U.S. Special Ops Forces Member Killed in ISIS Hostage Rescue

A young American commando was killed during a mission to free dozens of hostages who faced imminent execution by ISIS in Iraq.