Posted on Mar 26, 2017
Inside Mosul, U.S. military advisers wear black to blend in with elite Iraqi units
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Men (and women) in black LOL...
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WASHINGTON — U.S. military advisers in Mosul have begun wearing black uniforms similar to those preferred by Iraq's most elite troops, an attempt by the Americans to blend in as they move about the front lines in what's become an arduous block-by-block fight with Islamic State fighters who remain entrenched there.
Multiple images of black-clad troops have been shared on social media in recent weeks. And while it's common for U.S. special operations personnel to wear their partners' military uniforms, this development is unique.
In Mosul, where the Iraqi-led campaign has worn on for five months, it demonstrates just how close to the action some Americans have moved since President Trump challenged the Pentagon to bring more force to bear on ISIS. At the same time, it highlights seldom discussed tactics used by Navy SEALs and other clandestine units at the forefront of the war on terrorism.
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WASHINGTON — U.S. military advisers in Mosul have begun wearing black uniforms similar to those preferred by Iraq's most elite troops, an attempt by the Americans to blend in as they move about the front lines in what's become an arduous block-by-block fight with Islamic State fighters who remain entrenched there.
Multiple images of black-clad troops have been shared on social media in recent weeks. And while it's common for U.S. special operations personnel to wear their partners' military uniforms, this development is unique.
In Mosul, where the Iraqi-led campaign has worn on for five months, it demonstrates just how close to the action some Americans have moved since President Trump challenged the Pentagon to bring more force to bear on ISIS. At the same time, it highlights seldom discussed tactics used by Navy SEALs and other clandestine units at the forefront of the war on terrorism.
Inside Mosul, U.S. military advisers wear black to blend in with elite Iraqi units
Posted from militarytimes.com
Mosul
Warfare
ISIS
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If you are near, appear far. If you are fast, appear slow. If you are strong, appear weak. - Sun Tzu Of course, I would have preferred you didn't post this information. The less the enemy kows the better. We didn't need to know this, therefore we shouldn't. OPSEC saves lives! Hooah!
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MCPO Roger Collins
It was in the military times, Major. I seriously doubt RP is following a bunch of vets, but I take your point.
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Why do we wear cammo? Guess who the enemy snipers are going to target first, if they can pick out Americans? Hardly what I would consider a laughing matter.
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