Operation DUST DEVIL Phase 12-25 Task Force Alpha
S-2 Intelligence Brief/16NOV2025
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S-2 Intelligence Brief/16NOV2025
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Operation/Patrol Time & Weather Information:
(This is your) S-2 briefing for 0600 on 8th of September 2025.
The weather is clear and Task Force Alpha is conducting a Combat Patrol in and around OP’s Milton, & Cornwall
Notice to Air Missions (NOTAMs) & Aviation Advisory Information
Low threat to airframes at this time.
Theater/Strategic-level News & Intelligence Updates, Activity, and Analysis
While LoT have been defeated in the AO, friendly forces are still reporting minor contact with enemy remnants. Intelligence indicates ongoing recruitment attempts, both by former LoT facilitators and unaffiliated militant groups.
Sons of the Homeland (“SotH”) have replaced the LoT as a regional influence, and are working alongside the IGF in efforts to stabilize the region.
SotH are considered neutral, and wear civilian-styled clothing.
ROE remains unchanged, do not shoot unless you are shot at, S-2 stresses awareness of SotH units, or armed civilians defending their communities.
Civil affairs teams are also conducting operations such as humanitarian aid, HUMINT, and Stability Ops.
Local IGF forces are demonstrating an improved tactical competence.
1-506th remain, to advise and assist while preparations are made for us to rotate out of Anizay, hopefully within the month.
Local/Tactical-level News & Intelligence Updates, Activity, and Analysis
Three weeks ago, Task Force Alpha previously conducted a combat patrol east of the AO, that we’ll be patrolling this morning. Ground conditions have since changed, but ambushes against presence patrols are still expected.
On the 20th of July, Marines from the 117th MSOT infiltrated OP Cornwall and were engaged by a notable enemy presence. Oil derricks that were destroyed during that operation, have since been reconstructed. Given the level enemy forces previously resisted assault, it may once again be seeing use overtly or covertly by enemy-aligned militias.
Special Info/Patrol Objective-specific Intelligence
IEDs still pose a suspected hazard on well-traveled routes within the AO, such as the chokepoints at the bridges located near OPs Milton and Cornwall.
(This is your) S-2 briefing for 0600 on 8th of September 2025.
The weather is clear and Task Force Alpha is conducting a Combat Patrol in and around OP’s Milton, & Cornwall
Notice to Air Missions (NOTAMs) & Aviation Advisory Information
Low threat to airframes at this time.
Theater/Strategic-level News & Intelligence Updates, Activity, and Analysis
While LoT have been defeated in the AO, friendly forces are still reporting minor contact with enemy remnants. Intelligence indicates ongoing recruitment attempts, both by former LoT facilitators and unaffiliated militant groups.
Sons of the Homeland (“SotH”) have replaced the LoT as a regional influence, and are working alongside the IGF in efforts to stabilize the region.
SotH are considered neutral, and wear civilian-styled clothing.
ROE remains unchanged, do not shoot unless you are shot at, S-2 stresses awareness of SotH units, or armed civilians defending their communities.
Civil affairs teams are also conducting operations such as humanitarian aid, HUMINT, and Stability Ops.
Local IGF forces are demonstrating an improved tactical competence.
1-506th remain, to advise and assist while preparations are made for us to rotate out of Anizay, hopefully within the month.
Local/Tactical-level News & Intelligence Updates, Activity, and Analysis
Three weeks ago, Task Force Alpha previously conducted a combat patrol east of the AO, that we’ll be patrolling this morning. Ground conditions have since changed, but ambushes against presence patrols are still expected.
On the 20th of July, Marines from the 117th MSOT infiltrated OP Cornwall and were engaged by a notable enemy presence. Oil derricks that were destroyed during that operation, have since been reconstructed. Given the level enemy forces previously resisted assault, it may once again be seeing use overtly or covertly by enemy-aligned militias.
Special Info/Patrol Objective-specific Intelligence
IEDs still pose a suspected hazard on well-traveled routes within the AO, such as the chokepoints at the bridges located near OPs Milton and Cornwall.