19 April 2005: FOB Salerno Rocket Attack

“FOB Salerno sustained a rocket attack with two of the four 122mm rocket POO of these rockets being identified by the Q-36 acquisition and fired upon with counter battery fire resulting in no casualties or battle damage.” — Source: 3/3 Command Chronology for the Period 01 January to 30 June 2005


“On 19 April, FOB Salerno also sustained a 122mm rocket attack. Four impacts were reported and confirmed with the Counter-battery radar (Q-36) identifying the points of origin (POO) on two of the four rockets. Counter-battery fire was initiated based on Q-36 acquisition and then adjusted utilizing the forward observer team that was pre-positioned on BCP 2 and AH-64’s. The AH-64’s reported dismounted troop movements and adjusted indirect fire while directing Close Air Support (CAS) from A-10’s and AC-130’s.” — Source: 3/3 Command Chronology for the Period 01 January to 30 June 2005

Categories: FOB Salerno, Indirect Fire, Khowst Province

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