May 17., 2013. - ISAF Joint Command Operational Update

KABUL, Afghanistan – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a senior Taliban leader during an operation in Baghlan-e Jadid district, Baghlan province, May 17.

The senior leader oversees the operations of multiple insurgent cells in Baghlan-e Jadid district. He and his subordinates are responsible for numerous attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He also collects illegal taxes from local civilians, facilitates the movement of weapons and military equipment for use in operations, and interfaces with senior insurgent leadership in order to pass operational information to his fighters.

The security force also seized one pistol as a result of the operation.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

South

An Afghan and Coalition security force arrested one insurgent and seized a weapons cache and a large quantity of narcotics during a cordon and search operation in Now Zad district, Helmand province, May 16. The cache consisted 2500 kilograms (5511 pounds) of wet and dry opium, two AK-47 Rifles and 19 AK-47 magazines. All seized Items were destroyed on location.

Afghan Provincial Response Company Helmand, advised by coalition forces, arrested nine insurgents during a cordon and search operation in Lashkar Gah district, Helmand province, May 16. The security force also seized an unknown quantity of ammunition as a result of the operation.

East

Afghan Local Police and Afghan Uniformed Police killed seven insurgents during a clearing operation in Deh Tak district, Ghazni province, May 15. The joint forces conducted the operation to deny the insurgents sanctuary in Rozi Kala and Ali Kala villages.

West

Afghan Provincial Response Company Farah, enabled by coalition forces, arrested seven insurgents and seized a cache of weapons while conducting an arrest in Push-E Rod district, Farah Province, May 16. Following the operation the Afghan and coalition security force recovered one PKM machine gun, over 100 rounds of ammunition and destroyed one RPG rocket. All detainees have been transferred to Afghan law enforcement officials for processing.

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R.I.P. - Kingsman David Robert Shaw

Kingsman David Shaw dies from wounds sustained in Afghanistan
It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Kingsman David Robert Shaw from 1st Battalion The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment died in Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham on Wednesday 16 January 2013 from wounds sustained in Afghanistan.

Kingsman Shaw sustained a gunshot wound when his checkpoint came under attack from insurgents in the Lashkar Gah district of Helmand province on Monday 14 January 2013.

Kingsman David Shaw, from Barrow-in-Furness, was born on 13 October 1989 and joined the Army in February 2008. He successfully completed the Combat Infantryman’s Course at the Infantry Training Centre in Catterick and was posted to 1st Battalion The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment.

Following this, Kingsman Shaw deployed to British Army Training Unit Suffield, Canada, in the summer of 2009 with Corunna Company where he was employed as a rifleman in a mechanised platoon. He then conducted pre-deployment training for Operation Herrick 12 and deployed with Corunna Company in March 2010 to Nad ‘Ali district in southern Helmand.

Kingsman Shaw performed strongly with 10 Platoon working out of Patrol Base Silab. Upon returning to the UK, Kingsman Shaw remained with Corunna Company and successfully qualified as an Assault Pioneer.

As the battalion prepared to deploy back to Afghanistan on Operation Herrick 17 in October 2012, Kingsman Shaw was the voice of experience for the junior soldiers, deploying not only as an Assault Pioneer but also as a qualified sharpshooter. All new soldiers in Corunna Company looked up to Kingsman Shaw and followed the excellent example that he set.

This was demonstrated when he was involved in an incident in Afghanistan where 4 local children had fallen into a canal following a vehicle accident. The children were taken by local nationals to the nearest security forces checkpoint where Kingsman Shaw did not hesitate to administer first aid to the children; his swift actions and assistance to the medics were of the highest calibre.

Faultless in his motivation and resolve, Kingsman Shaw was usually at the centre of any outbreak of morale and could be guaranteed to put a smile on the face of any Kingsman.

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Mar.09., 2012. - ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update

KABUL, Afghanistan (Mar. 09) – An Afghan and coalition security force captured several Taliban leaders during an operation in Maidan Shahr district, Wardak province, today.
Two of the leaders planned and conducted attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in the district along Highway 2, including an attack in January against a convoy that left three Afghan National Army Soldiers wounded.

The other leaders provided weapons and ammunition to a cell of multiple insurgents that conducted roadside bomb and direct fire attacks in the district.

The security force detained one additional suspected insurgent as a result of this operation.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

South
An Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban leader during an operation in Lashkar Gah district, Helmand province, today. The leader conducted roadside bombings and other attacks against Afghan civilians and security forces throughout central Helmand province. The security force detained one additional suspected insurgent as a result of this operation.
In Marjah district, Helmand province, an Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation in search of a Taliban leader today. The leader directs attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in Nad ‘Ali district and supplies insurgents with weapons and equipment. The security force detained multiple suspected insurgents during the operation.

East
An Afghan Provincial Response Company supported by coalition mentors killed three insurgents while responding to an attack against an Agricultural Business Development team in Alisheng district, Laghman province, Tuesday. The team struck an improvised explosive device while travelling to conduct development on key infrastructure projects in the area. Shortly after, an unknown number of insurgent forces then engaged the team with small arms fire. The PRC deployed to the scene and engaged the insurgent attackers, killing three and forcing rest to flee.

In Bak district, Khost province, an Afghan led security force captured a Haqqani leader during an operation today. The leader directed roadside bomb attacks against Afghan and coalition security forces throughout the Terayzai and Bak districts. The security force detained one additional suspected insurgent and seized multiple mortar rounds and explosive devices during the operation.

Finally, an Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation in search of a Taliban leader in Zurmat district, Paktiya province, today. The leader orchestrates roadside bombings and other attacks against Afghan and coalition security forces throughout the district. He is also suspected in the January kidnapping of a man working at a coalition base in Gardez district. The security force detained two suspected insurgents as a result of the operation.

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Feb.22., 2012. - ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update

KABUL, Afghanistan – An Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban facilitator during an operation in Lashkar Gah district, Helmand province, today.

The facilitator operated in the tri-border region of Nahr-e Saraj, Lashkar Gah and Maiwand districts where he distributed bomb-making materials.

Several additional suspected insurgents were also detained.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

South

An Afghan and coalition security force captured two Taliban leaders during an operation in Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand province, today. One leader coordinated improvised explosive device attacks throughout the Nahr-e Saraj district, while the second leader directed insurgent fighters and distributed weapons for use in attacks against coalition forces.

East

Coalition security forces captured a Taliban facilitator during an operation in Pul-e ‘Alam district, Logar province, today. The facilitator acquired weapons for insurgent fighters in Nerkh district, Wardak province.

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