List of coalition military operations of the Iraq War

This is a list of coalition military operations of the Iraq War, undertaken by Multi-National Force – Iraq. The list covers operations from 2003 until December 2011. For later operations, see American-led intervention in Iraq (2014–present).

M1A1 Abrams pose for a photo under the "Hands of Victory" in Ceremony Square, Baghdad, Iraq.

2003

See also: 2003 and 2003 in Iraq

Though the initial war lasted for only 21 days, the coalition soon found themselves fighting insurgent forces. Upon completion of the initial conflict the coalition troops began counterinsurgency, humanitarian, security and various other types of operations in order to stabilize the country.

Battle/Operation name	From date	To date	Location	Purpose/Result
Operation Iraqi Freedom	19 March 2003	31 August 2010	Iraq	U.S. invasion in Iraq. Planned to end with the withdrawal of U.S. combat troops, and succeeded by Operation New Dawn (see 2010 below).
Operation Bastille	September 2002	March 2003	Throughout Iraq	Forward Presence: Was the code name for the operation to deploy force elements and prepare for possible combat operations in Iraq
Objective Buford	March 2003	March 2003	Bashur, near the city of	Security: Set up a perimeter and traffic checkpoints around an airfield, which has a runway 6,700 feet (2,000 m).
Battle of Umm Qasr	21 March 2003	25 March 2003	Umm Qasr	Battle: Was the first military confrontation in the Second Iraq War.
Battle of Nasiriyah	23 March 2003	29 March 2003	Nasiriyah	Battle: During the fighting 18 marines and 11 soldiers were killed and about 50 were wounded, while the Iraqi resistance was neutralized fairly rapidly thereafter.
Operation Northern Delay	26 March 2003	26 March 2003	Bashur Airfield	Security: Forced the Iraqi Army to maintain approximately six divisions in the area to protect its northern flank, providing strategic relief for Coalition Forces advancing on Baghdad. Also may have been associated with the name "Operation Option North" whose objective was to seize the city of Kirkuk, the northern oil fields and several military airfields in the area.
Battle of Baghdad	3 April 2003	12 April 2003	Baghdad	Battle: The invasion of the city commenced three days after Allied forces had secured the Baghdad airport
Battle of Debecka Pass	6 April 2003	6 April 2003	Debecka Pass	Battle: To secure a major crossroads near the village of Debecka
Operation Airborne Dragon	7 April 2003	7 April 2003	Bashur Airfield, northern Iraq	Contingency: Marked the beginning of the first expeditionary insertion of a U.S. armored force into combat by air.
Operation Planet X	15 May 2003	15 May 2003	A village near Ad Dawr and Al Dur, 11 mi (18 km) north of Tikrit	Contingency: American raid to capture Ba'athists
Operation Peninsula Strike	9 June 2003	13 June 2003	Balad	Contingency: American raid to capture Ba'athists.
Operation Desert Snowplough	12 June 2003	3 August 2007	Al-Qurna district North of Basra	Contingency: Codename for Danish operations under British command.
Operation Desert Scorpion	15 June 2003	29 June 2003	Fallujah, from Kirkuk in the north to Taji in the south	Contingency: American raid to capture Ba'athists. (included a number of lesser operations such as Scorpion Sting, Spartan Scorpion and Rifles Scorpion)
Operation Spartan Scorpion	15 June 2003	16 June 2003	Throughout Iraq	Contingency: Consisted of nationwide raids designed to remove all remaining Ba'ath Party, non-compliant forces and paramilitary forces
Operation Scorpion Sting	16 June 2003	16 June 2003	the Thawra neighborhood of Baghdad	Contingency: Coalition soldiers found and confiscated three pistols, one rifle, two mortar rounds and detained 31 suspected criminals
Operation Sidewinder	29 June 2003	7 July 2003	a city about 20 kilometers east of al Taji	Contingency: Raids against suspected Hussein supporters. Was designed in support of Operation Desert Scorpion. It involved the 4th Infantry Division, who were tasked with securing highways.
Operation Iron Bullet	July 2003	July 2003	Baghdad	Security: Was designed to collect dangerous ordnance and transport it out of the city where it can be safely handled or destroyed
Operation Tyr	July 2003	July 2003	Tikrit	Security: Destroyed a series of stationary targets without risk of civilian casualties but with high visibility. Was an assault conducted by the 4th Infantry Division in Tikrit, primarily as a show of force to deter terrorist and anti-coalition forces. The 1st Battalion, 44th Air Defense Artillery Regiment destroyed a series of stationary targets without risk of civilian casualties but with high visibility. Troops also destroyed Iraqi tanks using high explosive munitions. No one was reported injured in the operation.
Operation Ivy Serpent	12 July 2003	21 July 2003	a region along Highway 1 between the cities of Bayji, Huwayiah and Samarra	Counterinsurgency: Was a preemptive strike focused aggressively on non-compliant forces and former regime leaders who are planning attacks against coalition forces in an attempt to hinder coalition and Iraqi efforts in building a new Iraq. Was an American anti-insurgent sweep in Sallahadin and Diala provinces. It was conducted concurrently with Operation Soda Mountain. The operation was centered on a section of Highway 1 north of Baghdad near the towns of Bayji, Huwayiah, and Samarra. The American action was based on the Fourth Infantry Division whose insignia is ivy. This is a play on the Roman numeral "IV".
Operation Soda Mountain	12 July 2003	17 July 2003	throughout Iraq	Counterinsurgency: To increase reconnaissance and presence throughout the whole of Iraq to deter, disrupt and rapidly defeat attacks on coalition forces. Was a nationwide sweep by American and Coalition Forces against insurgents and remnants of the former regime conducted from 12 to 17 June 2003. As a result of this series of almost 150 raids, 62 Ba'athist leaders were captured and a large number of weapons seized. Simultaneously, humanitarian missions such as repairing and rebuilding public buildings were conducted. Conducted roughly concurrently with Operation Ivy Serpent.
Operation White House	16 July 2003	16 July 2003	Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: Troops of the 101st Airborne Division stormed the residence of Samir Abd Al-Aziz Al-Najim, the central Baath Party chairman for Baghdad
Operation Tapeworm	22 July 2003	22 July 2003	Mosul	Security and counterinsurgency: killing of Uday and Qusay Hussein, Saddam Hussein's sons
Operation Ivy Lightning	12 August 2003	12 August 2003	Baghdad, Ain Lalin and Quara Tapa along the Jabal Hamrin Ridge north of the city	Counterinsurgency: A number of small weapons stores were uncovered. Was a raid conducted by elements of the U.S. 4th Infantry Division. A number of small weapons stores were uncovered. The names of many operations of the 4th Infantry Division took the name "Ivy", a pun on the Roman numeral "IV."
Operation Silverado	16 August 2003	16 August 2003	Subak Sur	Counterinsurgency: To capture suspected insurgents and seize weapons stockpiles. Was a small operation conducted by the 39th Infantry Brigade (Light) (Separate/Enhanced) of the Arkansas National Guard in Subak Sur.
Operation Ivy Needle	26 August 2003	26 August 2003	Khalis, in and near; 70 kilometers north of Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: Was a raid conducted by elements of the 4th Infantry Division in and near Khalis, seventy kilometers north of Baghdad, on 26 August 2003. The operation disrupted a criminal gang active in the area.
Operation Longstreet	September 2003	September 2003	between Baghdad and Fallujah	Counterinsurgency: Numerous weapons stores were destroyed and enemy personnel taken into custody without the loss of a single American life. Was a two-week series of raids and cordon operations conducted by elements of the First Armored Division and the 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment, as well as 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment (United States). Numerous weapons stores were destroyed and enemy personnel taken into custody without the loss of a single American life. The operation was named after a Confederate General James Longstreet.
Operation Desert Thrust	October 2003	October 2003	throughout Iraq	Counterinsurgency: Was the name given by 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division to their operations in Iraq beginning on their arrival in October 2003
Operation Chamberlain	October 2003	October 2003	Sinjar, the border southwest of	Security and Surveillance: Was an American border-security operation mentioned in press releases on 15 October 2003. It involved ground surveillance Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS) aircraft to feed information to ground elements of the 101st Airborne Division in near–real time. The Ukrainian 5th Detached Mechanized Brigade was also involved in the operation. This operation was named after US general Joshua Chamberlain.
Operation Industrial Sweep	October 2003	October 2003	Samarra	Counterinsurgency: Was a search of parts of the city of Samarra by elements of the 4th Infantry Division during Post-invasion Iraq.
Operation Tiger Clean Sweep	7 October 2003	7 October 2003		Security and Counterinsurgency: : Was a border security operation conducted by the "Tiger" Squadron of the 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment announced on 7 September 2003, near Al Qa'im. The town was cordoned off and searched, yielding a number of small arms and fourteen persons suspected of being insurgents.
Operation Sweeny	15 October 2003	15 October 2003	southern Iraq	Law enforcement: Anti-smuggling operation by the Marines. Elements of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable(SOC)completed humanitarian assistance, anti-smuggling and security and stabilization operations, 25 October in southern Iraq as part of Operation Sweeney. The MEU SOC, a component of Expeditionary Strike Group One(ESG), composed mostly of Marines stationed with the 1st Marine Division of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, provided medical and dental capability and produced more than 3,000 US gallons (11,000 L) of water for citizens in the region.
Operation O.K. Corral	19 October 2003	October 2003	Ar Ramadi	Counterinsurgency: Over ninety people were detained, including four senior officers of the former Iraqi Army. Was a sweep operation conducted by elements of the 82nd Airborne Division in Ar Ramadi beginning on 19 October 2003. Over ninety people were detained, including four senior officers of the former Iraqi Army.
Operation Abalone	31 October 2003	31 October 2003	Ramadi	Members of A Squadron 22 SAS, assaulted three compounds/dwellings on the outskirts of Ramadi where US intelligence had tracked a Sudanese jihadist who was facilitating Islamist militants into Iraq. The SAS were supported by Delta Force and a platoon of US Bradley IFV's.
Operation Eagle Curtain	November 2003	November 2003	northern Iraq	Security and Counterinsurgency: Troops participated in 311 patrols, four cordon and knock operations, and eventually detained eight individuals. Was a series of raids and roadblocks conducted by the 101st Airborne Division. Eight persons were detained as suspected insurgents associated with the former government. The name is derived from the "Screaming Eagles" nickname for the 101st Airborne Division.
Operation All American Tiger	6 November 2003	2003		Counterinsurgency: Was an operation with an objective of capturing insurgents associated with the old regime. At least a dozen prisoners were taken, several of whom were on the American "Most Wanted" list. The first phase was launched by the 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment and the 1st Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division. This operation was designed to target those who suspected of attacking Coalition forces. At least 12 men were detained and some were targeted suspects including Abd Hamad Salah, Huri Mukhlif, Al Ani, Ahmed Kadar Hamad, Faleeh Mahessn, Thair Muklaf Hamadi, and Mohamed Hinde Saeel. The name of the operation is derived from the nickname ("All American") for the 82nd Airborne Division.
Operation Rifle Sweep	6 November 2003	6 November 2003	the Iraq-Syria border	Counterinsurgency: Focused on the search and seizure of weapons and munitions
Operation Ivy Cyclone	7 November 2003	November 2003	Tikrit	Counterinsurgency: Was designed to locate and detain or eliminate persons seeking to harm coalition forces or Iraqi civilians. The operation was executed by the 4th Infantry Division. On 7 November, an American helicopter was forced down near the city, and the next day heavy air and artillery strikes supported a number of military operations in the area.
Operation Boothill	10 November 2003	10 November 2003	Ar Ramadi	Counterinsurgency: Was designed to clear and secure the roads outside the city and to seize any contraband weapons.
Operation Iron Hammer (Matraqa Hadidia)	12 November 2003	2003	Baghdad	Security and Counterinsurgency: Was a joint operation between the US Army, US Air Force and Iraqi Civil Defense Corps with the objective of preventing the staging of weapons by anti-coalition forces, and preemptively destroy enemy operating bases and fighters in Baghdad
Operation Ivy Cyclone II	17 November 2003	2003	Tikrit, near	Counterinsurgency: American operation near Tikrit
Operation Rifles Blitz	20 November 2003	2003	Al Qaim	Security: Was a house-to-house search of the Iraqi Syria-frontier border region close to Syria, Jordan and Saudi Arabia, led by the 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment. Involved troops from the 82nd Airborne Division and the 101st Airborne Division. (US News, 12 August 2003, Iraq Hack: A Reporter's Blog, 11 December 2003)
Operation Rifle Sweep	26 November 2003	26 November 2003	along the Iraq-Syria border	Counterinsurgency: Focused on the search and seizure of weapons and munitions
Operation Bayonet Lightning	2 December 2003	2 December 2003	Al Hawija and the village of Rashad, 60 km (37 mi) to the south of Kirkuk	Counterinsurgency: Designed to capture weapons, materials, and people that posed a threat against Coalition Forces. 1,200 soldiers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade, the 4th Infantry Division, and Iraqi military participated. They located and confiscated sixty-two AK-47 assault rifles, two hundred rounds of AK-47 ammunition, one rocket propelled grenade launcher and two improvised explosive device-making kits. Twenty six individuals were captured, including three targeted individuals, Saad Mohammed ad-Douri, the private secretary of Izzat Ibrahim ad-Douri, and Hamid Saad, a senior official of the Ba'ath Party.
Operation Bulldog Mammoth	4 December 2003	4 December 2003	Baghdad, northwest of	Security: A brigade-sized cordon and search of an Abu Ghurayb apartment complex. The operation lasted about five-and-a-half hours and involved approximately 1,450 soldiers. It was led by the US Army's 1st Armored Div., 3rd Brigade Combat Team and was supported by the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, more than 300 Iraqi Civil Defense Corps personnel and an Estonian army platoon. The cordon and search went through 2,400 apartments, 53 additional buildings and seized hundreds of rifles and other weapons. The soldiers detained 40 personnel, including three on a by-name "black" list of suspects who were caught in the outer cordon while trying to escape the area.
Operation Clear Area	6 December 2003	6 December 2003	Central Iraq, between Ar Rifa'i and Qal'at Sukkar	Counterinsurgency: Was a search and seizure operation utilizing vehicle check points
Operation Abilene	8 December 2003	8 December 2003	Al Anbar province	Counterinsurgency: Soldiers initiated 12 raids that resulted in the capture of 12 individuals and a number of various weapons. Was conducted by the US Army's 1st Infantry Division, 1st Brigade. The operation consisted of twelve raids to capture or eliminate individuals responsible for attacking coalition forces. The operation was successful and resulted in the capture of 12 personnel and the confiscation of various weapons.
Operation Panther Squeeze	10 December 2003	10 December 2003	Latifiya	Counterinsurgency: Was a series of 18 night-time raids by elements of the 82nd Airborne Division. These raids seem to have been in response to an ambush that killed seven Spanish intelligence officers in November. About forty enemy personnel were captured.
Operation Red Dawn	13 December 2003	13 December 2003	ad-Dawr	Security and counterinsurgency: American capture of Saddam Hussein.
Operation Panther Backroads	15 December 2003	15 December 2003	Ar Ramadi	Law enforcement and counterinsurgency: Was an attempt to stop insurgent smuggling. Was launched by the 82nd Airborne Division in the Sunni Triangle in an attempt to stop insurgent smuggling.
Operation Arrowhead Blizzard	17 December 2003	17 December 2003	Samarra	Counterinsurgency: Seven targets classified as high-value were captured by the 4th Infantry Division and the 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division in the Sunni Triangle.
Operation Ivy Blizzard	17 December 2003	17 December 2003	Samarra	Counterinsurgency: Counterinsurgency sweep by US forces. Launched just days after the capture of Saddam Hussein, which led some to believe that information that led to the operation may have come from Saddam.
Operation Iron Justice	18 December 2003	18 December 2003	Baghdad, southern portion	Law enforcement: Captured 28 fuel trucks and nine propane trucks illegally dispensing fuel as part of black market activity. Was a U.S. Army operation aimed at ending insurgent run Black Market fueling activities south of the city. It involved the 1st Armored Division and 82nd Airborne Division.
Operation Rifles Fury	21 December 2003	December 2003	Fallujah	Counterinsurgency: Seizure of weapons caches including 204 RPGs. Was a coalition strike at insurgent training camps in the Rawah area. Led by the 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment along with soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division and 4th Infantry Division. The operation was nicknamed by the soldiers involved as Operation Santa's Claws.
Operation Devil Siphon	23 December 2003	23 December 2003	Ar Ramadi	Law enforcement: Was aimed at curtailing the growing black market of fuel and propane and restoring Iraq's fuel infrastructure. Like Operation Rifles Fury, this operation was a coalition strike aimed at ending Black Market fuel and propane operations run by insurgent marketeers. The operation involved the U.S. 1st Infantry Division and Iraqi Police.
Operation Overcoat	23 December 2003	23 December 2003	Mosul	Humanitarian: Delivered more than 500 pounds of coats, clothes, shoes, and toys
Operation Salm	23 December 2003	23 December 2003	Fallujah	Operation Salm was designed to give a higher profile to coalition forces in Fallujah and more exposure to residents. The second objective was to paralyze anti-coalition forces by flooding the streets with soldiers and checkpoints. This operation took place on 23 December 2003, and lasted from 5:30 am to 3:00 pm. Members of the 10th Mountain Division and 82nd Airborne Division participated and reported they detained 12 enemy personnel.
Operation Santa Strike	23 December 2003	23 December 2003	Mosul	Humanitarian: Delivered more than 500 pounds of coats, clothes, shoes, and toys
Operation Iron Force	24 December 2003	2003	Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: The objective was to capture or eliminate any rebel forces seeking to capitalize on the holiday season to attack coalition forces
Operation Iron Grip	24 December 2003	31 December 2003, at least	Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: Was designed to intensify the pressure on Saddam loyalists
Operation Choke Hold	30 December 2003	30 December 2003	Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: To stop the influx of bomb making materials into the city

2004

See also: 2004 and 2004 in Iraq

Areas of responsibility in Iraq as of 30 April 2004

During the early occupation, a number of widely cited humanitarian, tactical, and political errors by coalition planners, particularly the United States and United Kingdom led to a growing armed resistance, usually called the "Iraqi insurgency" (referred to by the mainstream media and coalition governments). The anti-occupation/anti-coalition forces are believed to be predominantly, but not exclusively, Iraqi Sunni Muslim Arabs, plus some foreign Arab and Muslim fighters, some of the latter tied to al-Qaeda. Several minor coalition members have pulled out of Iraq; this has been widely considered a political success for the anti-occupation forces.

Despite this, there was a reduction in violence throughout Iraq in the start of 2004 due to reorganization within the insurgent forces. During this time the tactics used by coalition forces were studied and the insurgency began to plan a new strategy. The calm did not last long however and once the insurgency had regained its footing attacks resumed and increased. Throughout the remainder of 2004 and continuing into the present day, the insurgency has employed bombings as their primary means of combating the coalition forces. This has led to hundreds of Iraqi civilians and police killed in addition to the coalition forces they were fighting. Many were killed in a series of massive bombings at mosques and shrines throughout Iraq. The bombings indicated that as the relevance of Saddam Hussein and his followers was diminishing, radical Islamists, both foreign and Iraqi was increasing to take their place. An organized Sunni insurgency, with deep roots and both nationalist and Islamist motivations, was becoming clear. The Mahdi Army also began launching attacks on coalition targets and to seize control from the Iraqi security forces. The southern and central portions of Iraq began to erupt in urban guerilla combat as coalition forces attempted to keep control and prepared for a counteroffensive.

In response to insurgent attacks, coalition forces focused on hunting down the remaining leaders of the former regime, culminating in the shooting deaths of Saddam's two sons in July. In all, over 200 top leaders of the former regime were killed or captured, as well as supports and military personnel during the summer of 2004.

Battle/Operation name	From date	To date	Location	Purpose/Result
Operation Gimlet Victory	2004	2004
Operation Hickory View	2004	2004		Counterinsurgency and Security: Helped eliminate many of the established indirect fire patterns, which insurgents had used in the past
Operation I CAN	2004	2004	throughout Iraq	Humanitarian: Soldiers distributed over 100 boxes of donated school supplies and toys to Iraqi children.
Operation Iron Fury II	2004	2004	Sadr City	Counterinsurgency: Continued missions to drive the Mahdi Army out of the city.
Operation Lancer Lightning	2004	2004
Operation Windy City	2004	2004	Baghdad	Humanitarian: Gave blankets to distribute to the local population.
Operation Warhorse Whirlwind	January 2004	January 2004	Abu Kharma	Counterinsurgency: Captured 31 individuals, including eight who were specifically targeted for suspected involvement in anti-Coalition activities.
Operation Iron Resolve	12 January 2004	2004	Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: An attempt to disrupt insurgent networks with constant searches and raids by coalition forces.
Operation Clothes for Kids	13 January 2004	14 January 2004	Taji	Humanitarian: An effort to bring supplies of clothing to Iraqi children.
Operation Market Sweep	13 January 2004	13 January 2004	Fallujah	Counterinsurgency: A successful raid into the downtown arms market of Fallujah.
Operation Saloon	14 January 2004	14 January 2004	the Al-Anbar province	Counterinsurgency: Captured a high-ranking former Iraqi Officer named General Mamoud Khudair Younes.
Operation Centaur Fast Gas	15 January 2004	19 January 2004	Ba'qubah	Security: Provide security for the Ba’qubah gas station, help manage the lines in order to facilitate maximum efficiency of the station, and prevent unauthorized gas pilferage.
Operation Rock Slide	15 January 2004	15 January 2004	the Al-Anbar province	Counterinsurgency: Captured a high-ranking former Iraqi officer named Brig. Gen. Kalil Ibraham Fayal al-Dulaymi.
Operation Wolfhound Trap II	21 January 2004	23 January 2004	Heychel	Counterinsurgency:
Operation Wolfhound Fury II	22 January 2004	22 January 2004	Heychel and its surrounding villages	Counterinsurgency: Hunted down suspected terrorists and provided humanitarian and reconstruction assistance to the Iraqi people.
Operation Wolverine Feast	24 January 2004	24 January 2004	the Al-Doura district	Counterinsurgency: Coalition and Iraqi Army soldiers detained 10 suspected insurgents and seized four supply caches.
Operation Final Cut	28 January 2004	February 2004	Bayji	Counterinsurgency: Was intended to capture or eliminate people suspected of insurgent activity.
Operation Aston	February 2004	February 2004	Baghdad	Members of B Squadron 22 SAS, assaulted a house in southern Baghdad that MI6 intelligence showed was part of a 'jihadist pipeline' from Iran to Iraq that American and British intelligence agencies were tracking suspects on and these suspects fell in with a jihadist group. Two jihadists were killed and two more captured.
Operation Saber Turner II	February 2004	February 2004		Counterinsurgency:
Operation Tomahawk (Iraq)	February 2004	February 2004
Operation Trailblazer	9 February 2004	2004	Baqubah	Security: An effort to make Iraqi roads safer for fellow soldiers. The beginning of this operation was conducted by the 14th Engineer Battalion (C)(W) and the 244th Engineers out of Colorado. This Operation was taken over by the 141st Engineer Combat Battalion (C)(W), a North Dakota National Guard unit. Their mission was to patrol a section of Iraq's main highways and alternate routes locating and clearing bombs. The secondary goal of this mission was route sanitation which included knocking down trees in the medians of the roads and clearing brush from the sides of the road where the enemy could easily hide a bomb. In January 2005, the 141st Engineers were replaced by the 467th Engineer Battalion (C)(W), a USAR unit from Tennessee. The 14th Engineer Battalion returned to Iraq and relieved the 467th Engineers of the Trailblazer mission in December 2005. Alpha Company, 164th Engineers from North Dakota took over operations from the 467th Engineers in the LSA Anaconda/Balad area around the same time. In October 2006, the 14th Engineers were replaced by the 1st Engineer Battalion.
Operation Eagle Liberty 3	18 February 2004	19 February 2004	Bilad	Counterinsurgency: Targeted individuals who were suspected of attacking forward operating bases in the area. 16 targets and 3 enemy personnel were detained.
Operation Devil Clinch	21 February 2004	21 February 2004	Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: A series of raids meant to capture suspected insurgents.
Operation Rocketman	26 February 2004	26 February 2004	the town of Siniyah	Counterinsurgency: Three suspected insurgents believed to be responsible for attacks on coalition forces were arrested.
Operation Aloha	March 2004	March 2004	Kirkuk	Counterinsurgency: Elements of the 25th Infantry Division surrounded an area in late March 2004 and sent patrols to conduct searches for weapons. Soldiers knocked on doors to ask permission to search home, signalling a change from earlier more-aggressive techniques. The name of the operation is a traditional Hawaiian greeting. The 25th Infantry Division has long been based in that state.
Operation Centaur Rodeo	March 2004	March 2004	Baqubah	Law enforcement and Counterinsurgency: Designed to slow the smuggling of illegal weapons in Baqubah's Diyala Governorate capital. As of 30 March 2004 coalition forces had seized 3 people and several weapons.
Operation Devil Thrust	March 2004	March 2004		Surveillance, reconnaissance and Counterinsurgency: The operation consists of three phases. The first phase was surveillance and reconnaissance, the 2nd was combat operations and the 3rd was stabiliztion of the region.
Operation Soccer Ball	March 2004	March 2004	Baghdad, Karadah district	Humanitarian: Gave away 150 soccer balls to local children.
Operation Warrior	3 March 2004	3 March 2004		Security and Counterinsurgency: Was a cordon and search operation conducted by coalition forces designed to capture Farhan and Sofi Sinjar, Abu Akmed, and Abu Farka.
Operation Shillelagh	17 March 2004	17 March 2004	Abu Ghurayb	Counterinsurgency: Seven wanted individuals were found and detained during a sweep of more than 700 houses. See Also Operation Iron Promise.
Operation Suicide Kings	17 March 2004	17 March 2004	Baghdad	Security: A combined cordon and search operation involving U.S. and Iraqi Civil Defense Corps Soldiers.
Operation Iron Promise	18 March 2004	November 2004	Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: Part of a campaign to bring stabilization and security to the country and people of Iraq. Was a long-running series of patrols conducted by elements of the 1st Armored and 1st Cavalry Divisions. The operation continued until at least November 2004 when it was still being mentioned in newspaper reports. The name is derived from the "Old Ironsides" nickname of the 1st Armored Division.
Operation Duke Fortitude	April 2004	April 2004	Fallujah	Counterinsurgency: The operation was designed to disrupt or destroy elements of the Mahdi army and Muqtada Al-Sadr insurgencies.
Operation Iron Saber	April 2004	June 2004	Najaf, Al Kut and Karbala	Counterinsurgency: Was a coalition strike aimed at defeating the Mahdi army and Muqtada al-Sadr.
Operation Lancer Fury	April 2004	April 2004	Baghdad, Sadr City	Counterinsurgency: Was one of many operations initiated in hopes of disarming and disbanding hostile militia forces.
Battle of Fallujah(2004)	4 April 2004	1 May 2004	Fallujah	Battle: (See Operation Vigilant Resolve)
Operation Vigilant Resolve	4 April 2004	1 May 2004	Fallujah	Battle: First American attempt to capture Fallujah.
Battle of Ramadi	6 April 2004	10 April 2004	Ramadi	Battle: An estimated 250 rebels were killed in fighting that shattered the insurgent offensive
Operation Resolute Sword	8 April 2004	8 April 2004		Counterinsurgency: Was a military operation taken by the United States' armed forces to capture Muqtada al-Sadr. (10 April President's Radio Address Mention)
Operation Danger Fortitude	11 April 2004	17 April 2004	Najaf, about 20 km northwest of	Security: was designed establish and occupy FOB Duke
Operation Ripper Sweep	12 April 2004	April 2004	Fallujah	Security and counterinsurgency: The operation aimed at securing roads into and out of the city. Was a United States Marine Corps operation that took place as Operation Vigilant Resolve raged in Fallujah. The operation aimed at securing roads into and out of Fallujah and was led by the 7th Marine Regiment. The Marines swept west to east from Al Asad and seized a large number of bombs.
Battle of Husaybah	17 April 2004	17 April 2004	Husaybah	Battle: Five Marines were killed along with 150 insurgents in the fierce battle that lasted 14 hours. Another 9 marines were wounded and 20 insurgents captured.
Operation Yellow Stone	23 April 2004	23 April 2004	Al-Rashida, the former presidential island retreat	Counterinsurgency: To secure the area and remove the enemy from the island
Operation Rapier Thrust	May 2004	May 2004
Operation Spring Cleanup	May 2004	May 2004	Baqouba	Counterinsurgency: Designed to take control of a stretch of road known as the Blue Babe Highway and included the U.S. 3rd Brigade Combat Teams. The area was also known as "RPG Alley" for the large number of roadside bombings and insurgent attacks that occurred there.
Operation Thunderstruck	May 2004	May 2004
Operation Striker Hurricane	1 May 2004	1 May 2004	Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: To round up insurgents and other anti-coalition parties
Operation Wolfpack Crunch	4 May 2004	4 May 2004	Diwaniya	Counterinsurgency: The mission’s target was a series of buildings, located near an old downtown theater, which were reportedly being used by members of the "Muqtada’s Militia" to plan and stage attacks against Coalition forces
Operation Arrowhead Strike 10	5 May 2004	6 May 2007	Baghdad, the southwestern Rashid District	Counterinsurgency: To rid the Rashid District of terrorists and criminals and to protect the population
Operation Student to Student	10 May 2004	10 May 2004	Al-Baruddi	Humanitarian and Peacekeeping: Gave the soldiers and the local populace an opportunity to establish the relationships that are so critical to the building of a sovereign Iraq
Operation Disarm	19 May 2004	19 May 2004	Baghdad	Peacekeeping: The program used funds earmarked for tips leading to the capture of insurgents or illegal weapons and offers up to $500 per weapon, depending on type. Included in the final tally were more than 80 AK-47 rifles, mortars, mines and grenades.
Operation Diyala Border Police Audit	26 May 2004	June 2004	Muntheria	Forward Presence: To verify the accuracy and legitimacy of the Diyala Border Polices’ financial and payroll records just northeast of Kanaqan
Operation Giuliani	June 2004	June 2004	Mosul	Counterinsurgency: Was designed to seize weapons and munitions to prevent them from being used against coalition forces
Operation Slim Shady	June 2004	June 2004	Kirkuk	Counterinsurgency: Was designed to cripple the resources of Muqtada al-Sadr's militia. The 2nd Brigade of the 25th Infantry Division of the United States Military launched the operation, which was designed to cripple the resources of the then powerful rebel forces of Muqtada al-Sadr. The operation began in the first week of June 2004. Six individuals were captured, five of which were cell leaders in the Mahdi army. One of the insurgents captured was As'ad Abu Aws. As'ad Abu Aws was the second in command of the militia's Kirkuck operations. The name of the operation was taken from popular rapper Eminem's (real name Marshall Mathers) fictional alter-ego Slim Shady. Press Release
Operation Striker Tornado	June 2004	June 2004	Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: Was designed to allow the 1st Armored Division to execute near-simultaneous raids on specified targets wanted for anti-coalition activities
Operation Rocketman III	8 June 2004	8 June 2004		Counterinsurgency: Designed to search and secure enemy personnel as well as those suspected of harboring insurgents and weapons.
Operation Dragon Victory	19 June 2004	19 June 2004	Najaf	Support and counterinsurgency: Was designed to provide relief in place of the 2nd Armored Cavalry and to provide logistical support for Task Force Danger and continue to sustain combat operations.
Operation Gimlet Crusader	24 June 2004	24 June 2004	Kirkuk	Counterinsurgency: Was aimed at disrupting insurgents and their attacks on multinational forces
Operation Gimlet Silent Sniper	July 2004	July 2004	Kirkuk	Counterinsurgency: Engaged in multiple searches and raids looking to capture or kill cell leaders
Operation Haifa Street	July 2004	July 2004	Baghdad	Law Enforcement: Was specifically designed as a large raid focused on criminals and criminal activity in Baghdad
Operation Oasis	July 2004	July 2004	Baghdad	Humanitarian: The overall project to improve electricity, sewers, water and other essential services around the city.
Operation Outlaw Destroyer	July 2004	July 2004	Tikrit	Counterinsurgency: Was designed to prevent insurgents from gaining weapons and munitions from known ammunition storage points
Operation Mutual Security	2 July 2004	2 July 2004	Mosul	Counterinsurgency: Was designed as a sweeping house-to-house search for weapons and terrorists to be conducted by only Iraqi forces
Operation Tombstone Piledriver	15 July 2004	15 July 2004	Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: The operation netted six individuals who were detained for questioning.
Operation Mayfield III	19 July 2004	19 July 2004
Operation Cobra Sweep	28 July 2004	28 July 2004	Baghdad, in the Hay Muthana district	Security and Counterinsurgency: Was designed to cordon, search, and seize bomb makers, materials and potential storage places
Operation Quarterhorse Rides	August 2004	August 2004	Ad Duluiyah	Counterinsurgency: To increase security and deter enemy attacks
Operation Warrior Resolve	August 2004	August 2004	the At Tamin and As Sulaymaniyah provinces	Counterinsurgency: Was a massive synchronized effort which attempted to deter insurgent forces
Operation Tiger Care	3 August 2004	3 August 2004	Balad General Hospital	Humanitarian: To assist the local hospital by procuring and delivering much needed medical supplies
Operation Phantom Linebacker	4 July 2004	4 July 2004	along the Syrian border	Security: Security Operations along the Syrian border.
Battle of Najaf	5 August 2004	27 August 2004	Najaf	Battle: Was a battle that was fought between U.S. and Iraqi forces, and the Islamist Mahdi Army of Muqtada al-Sadr
Battle of the CIMIC House	5 August 2004	28 August 2004	Al Amarah	Battle: Was a siege fought between UK forces, and the Islamist Mahdi Army of Muqtada al-Sadr. An estimated 200+ insurgents were killed.
Operation Cajun Mousetrap II	5 August 2004	August 2004	Samarra	Counterinsurgency: Some small arms were found and at least three rebels were killed while nine people were detained and transferred for further questioning.
Operation Cajun Mousetrap III	13 August 2004	15 August 2004	Samarra	Counterinsurgency: Troops utilized targeted raids against enemy personnel who were destabilizing the city and an estimated 45 insurgents were killed.
Operation Iron Fury	17 August 2004	2004	Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: An "all-out effort" to stop violence in the Baghdad area by militia headed up by Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr
Operation Showdown	18 August 2004	18 August 2004	Ar Ramadi	Counterinsurgency: To search for weapons caches and terrorists
Operation Wolverine	19 August 2004	19 August 2004	Ad Duluiyah	Counterinsurgency: Was designed to prevent organized insurgent force activities as well as deny AIF sanctuary
Operation Grizzly Forced Entry	21 August 2004	21 August 2004	Najaf	Counterinsurgency: Was designed as a search and seizure operation of high-value targets suspected of attacking coalition forces
Operation Clean Sweep	23 August 2004	24 August 2004	Baghdad, southern portion	Counterinsurgency: Raided 350 houses and detained 49 suspects
Operation True Grit	23 August 2004	24 August 2004	Ramadi	Counterinsurgency: During the operation, Multi-National Forces and SSF searched several houses and 17 insurgents were detained, four of which were found setting up an ambush on top of one of the houses
Operation Hurricane	September 2004	September 2004	Ramadi	Counterinsurgency: Resulted in the detention of four suspected insurgents, the removal of 6 bombs and the confiscation of bomb making materials, including cell phone parts
Operation Black Typhoon	9 September 2004	14 September 2004	Tal Afar	Counterinsurgency: All the enemy insurgents had either been killed or fled the city
Operation Hurricane II	18 September 2004	18 September 2004	Ramadi	Counterinsurgency: To disrupt the Daham terrorist network and to discover and remove illegal weapons and ammunition caches in the city.
Operation Iron Fist II	23 September 2004	2004	Ramadi	Counterinsurgency: A top priority in the operation was to detain or eliminate Moktada al-Sadr's lieutenants
Operation Longhorn	24 September 2004	24 September 2004	Ramadi	Counterinsurgency: A coordinated effort to detain insurgent Forces and remove illegal weapons and ammunition caches
Operation Marne	24 September 2004	24 September 2004	Ramadi	Counterinsurgency: A coordinated effort to detain insurgent Forces and remove illegal weapons and ammunition caches
Operation Predator	24 September 2004	24 September 2004	Ramadi	Counterinsurgency: A coordinated effort to detain Anti-Iraqi Forces and remove illegal weapons and ammunition caches
Operation Backpack	October 2004	October 2004	Baqubah	Humanitarian: Taking 200 backpacks filled with school supplies to school children
Operation Mustang Flex	October 2004	October 2004	Tikrit	Counterinsurgency and humanitarian: Deny insurgents sanctuary, promote the Tikrit Job Corps program, and assess essential services.
Operation Ramadan Roundup	October 2004	October 2004	Tikrit	Counterinsurgency: Resulted in the capture of 30 insurgents, more than 60 weapons, and Improvised Explosive Device making materials.
Operation Tangerine Pinch	October 2004	October 2004	Tikrit	Counterinsurgency: Deny insurgents sanctuary, promote the Tikrit Job Corps program, and assess essential services.
Operation Wolfhound Fury	5 October 2004	October 2004	Hegneh	Counterinsurgency: A Task Force 1–27 air assault mission
Operation Bulldog	6 October 2004	2004	Ar-Ramadi	Counterinsurgency: Was designed to re-establish peace and stability by denying sanctuary to insurgents, capturing enemy personnel, and seize any weapons caches
Operation Centaur Strike II	11 October 2004	11 October 2004	Baqubah	Counterinsurgency: Was designed to seize insurgent equipment caches in hopes of disrupting terrorist activity before the Ramadan.
Operation Centaur Strike III	13 October 2004	13 October 2004	Baqubah	Counterinsurgency: Was designed to seize insurgent equipment caches in hopes of disrupting terrorist activity before the Ramadan.
Operation Mandarin Squeeze	14 October 2004	14 October 2004	Tikrit	Counterinsurgency: Its purpose was threefold; deny insurgents sanctuary, promote the Tikrit job corps program, and assess essential services.
Operation Mustang Socko	14 October 2004	14 October 2004	along the Tigris River	Counterinsurgency: Detained several suspects and found several weapons caches
Operation Tiger Cub	14 October 2004	14 October 2004	Baghdad	Humanitarian: To improve the school supply and education system throughout the greater Balad area
Operation Tangerine Squeeze	15 October 2004	15 October 2004	Tikrit	Counterinsurgency: Called for a complete search of more than 300 homes
Operation Crayon	21 October 2004	21 October 2004	Kirkuk	Humanitarian: Was a charitable program that provided schools the pencils, crayons, papers and other materials necessary to teach children
Operation Duliyah Sunrise	28 October 2004	28 October 2004	Ad Duluiyah	Counterinsurgency: A raid on an upscale neighborhood to search for insurgent materials
Operation Dallas	29 October 2004	29 October 2004	Mosul	Security: Was designed to increase security by performing cordon and knocks throughout the community
Operation Tiger Fury	30 October 2004	2004	east of Balad	Counterinsurgency: Was designed to stop insurgent activities and capture individuals suspected of being insurgents
Operation Army Santa	November 2004	November 2004		Humanitarian:
Operation Duke Fury	3 November 2004	3 November 2004	Fallujah	Counterinsurgency: To search for weapons caches and suspected insurgents
Operation New Dawn (Al Fajr)	3 November 2004	3 November 2004	Fallujah	Counterinsurgency: To search for weapons caches and suspected insurgents
Operation Phantom Fury	7 November 2004	23 December 2004	Fallujah	Counterinsurgency: Joint American/Iraqi assault on Fallujah. See also Operation Dawn (Al-Fajr) and 2nd Battle of Fallujah
Operation Dawn (Al Fajr)	8 November 2004	8 November 2004	Fallujah	Counterinsurgency: The elimination of Fallujah as a terrorist safe haven
Battle of Mosul	10 November 2004	16 November 2004	Mosul	Battle: Was a battle fought during the Iraq War in 2004 for the capital of the Ninawa Governorate in northern Iraq that occurred concurrently to fighting in Fallujah.
Operation Wolfhound Power	11 November 2004	12 November 2004	Hawja	Counterinsurgency: To root insurgents out of the city
Operation Wolfhound Jab	15 November 2004	15 November 2004	Tall Suseus and Rubaydhah	Counterinsurgency: No one was detained and no weapon caches were found although reports were that the area contained insurgent sanctuaries
Operation Rock Bottom	19 November 2004	21 November 2004		Counterinsurgency: The searches netted numerous small arms, 10 detainees and three rockets
Operation Plymouth Rock	23 November 2004	23 November 2004	Baghdad, South of	Counterinsurgency: Sweep south of Baghdad.
Operation Tobruk	28 November 2004	28 November 2004	a village along the Euphrates river 8 km Northeast of Camp Dogwood	Counterinsurgency: A search of the village for insurgents and Saddam loyalists
Operation Wonderland	December 2004	24 December 2004	Ramadi	Counterinsurgency: Netted 29 detainees and multiple weapons caches
Operation Baton Rouge	1 October 2004	4 October 2004	Samarra	Counterinsurgency: The operation resulted in about 125 rebels killed and 88 were being detained
Operation Falcon Freedom	5 December 2004	5 December 2004	Al Rashid District	Counterinsurgency: A joint U.S.-Iraqi cordon-and-search operation were several weapons caches were discovered
Operation Soprano Sunset	6 December 2004	6 December 2004	Baghdad, eastern portion	Counterinsurgency: Captured several suspected senior level transnational terrorists, including key leaders, operatives, and financiers
Operation Iraqi Children	8 December 2004	8 December 2004	Baqubah	Humanitarian: Soldiers delivered school supplies
Operation Backbreaker	21 December 2004	22 December 2004	Buhriz	Security: A project to fortify a new police station as well as the Governor’s mansion just down the road
Operation Lion Cub	21 December 2004	21 December 2004	Tikrit	Humanitarian: To deliver a load of toys to the children of the villages of Al Alam, Al Owja and Wynott
Operation Powder River	31 December 2004	2 January 2005	Ad Duluiyah	Counterinsurgency: Detained 49 individuals, discovered several weapons caches and searched 13 homes and the surrounding areas in a series of raids
Operation Triple Play	31 December 2004	2 January 2005	Salman Pak	Security: To improve security for the upcoming elections in Iraq

2005

See also: 2005 and 2005 in Iraq

Coalition and Iraqi government forces continue to battle Iraqi militants and other fighters. During early and mid-May 2005, the U.S. also launched Operation Matador, an assault by around 1,000 Marines in the ungoverned region of western Iraq. Coalition and Iraqi soldiers, Iraqi fighters and civilians have been killed in these conflicts. As of late July 2007, nearly 3,700 U.S. soldiers have been killed, and around ten times this many have been wounded. The number of Iraqi citizens who have fallen victim to the fighting has risen. The Iraqi government, with some holdovers from the CPA, engaged in securing control of the oil infrastructure (a source of Iraq's foreign currency) and control of the major cities of Iraq. The insurgency, the developing the New Iraqi Army, disorganized police and security forces, as well as a lack of revenue have hampered efforts to assert control. In addition, former Baathist elements and militant Shia groups have engaged in sabotage, terrorism, open rebellion, and establishing their own security zones in all or part of a dozen cities. The Allawi government vowed to crush the insurgency.

An election for a government to draft a permanent constitution took place during this time (ed. see Politics of Iraq for more information on the political state of Iraq). Although some violence and lack of widespread Sunni participation marred the event, much of the eligible Kurd and Shia populace participated. Sectarian violence has also been prominent part of the militant and guerrilla activity. Targets here where often Shia gatherings or civilian concentrations mainly of Shias. As a result, over 700 Iraqi civilians died in the month.

Battle/operation name	From date	To date	Location	Purpose/result
Operation Attleboro(Iraq)	2005	2005		Humanitarian: Delivered a variety of much-needed supplies and equipment to the Iraqi Police of Ash Sharqat
Operation Avarice	2005	2006		Military intelligence acquired over 400 Iraqi rockets and warheads containing chemical agents in secret to keep them from falling into the hands of enemy combatants
Operation Dunlap	2005	2005
Operation East Lansing	2005	2005
Operation Hudson	2005	????????
Operation Moon	2005	2005
Operation Moving Forward	2005	2005
Operation Neighborhood Watch	2005	2005
Operation Spider Web	2005	2005
Operation Vacant City	2005	2005
Operation River Walk	2 January 2005	3 January 2005	Latifiyah	Counterinsurgency: Found over 9 significant weapons caches, detained 43 suspected insurgents and discovered and destroyed several bombs
Operation Lanthonid	9 January 2005	January 2005	Baqubah, near	Counterinsurgency: Nine targeted AIF members were detained along with two other suspected AIF members and numerous weapons
Operation Therapist	9 January 2005	9 January 2005	near Tikrit	Counterinsurgency: During the series of raids, 11 were detained. Three of the detainees were on the target list. Also confiscated were 120 mm mortars and assorted ammunition
Operation Hedgehog	10 January 2005	14 January 2005	Hīt	Counterinsurgency: Discovered numerous caches of insurgent ordnance and weaponry
Operation Copperas Cove	12 January 2005	12 January 2005	Al-Karkh, the neighborhoods of Karkh and Sheik Marruf	Counterinsurgency: Raided a mechanic’s shop suspected of being used by insurgents and found 35 mortars which had to be removed by hand
Operation Keystone Sweep	14 January 2005	14 January 2005	As Siniyah	Counterinsurgency: To conduct raids, capture or kill insurgents and eliminate bombs and other illegal weapons
Operation Clean Sweep	18 November 2005	18 November 2005	Al Buetha, 15 km South of Baghdad along the Tigris River	Counterinsurgency: "Clean out an area that was known to be used as a way for insurgents to come towards Baghdad from the south as well as an area that a lot of VBIEDs and IEDs were coming from," said U.S. Army Lt. Col. Everett Knapp, commander of the 1st Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment. In anticipation of the, 15 December nationwide elections, U.S. soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment, as well as Iraqi forces from the 4th Public Order Brigade and 1st Commando Brigade, raided about 350 homes and detained 49 suspected terrorists. Military officials said ten of the suspects were forwarded to detention facilities.
Operation Checkmate	18 January 2005	2005	Jabella, 50 mi (80 km) south of Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: Successfully detained 15 insurgents including a suspected former intelligence officer in Saddam Hussein’s regime
Operation Big Dig	23 January 2005	2005	Latifiyah	Counterinsurgency: Collected and destroyed weapons caches
Operation Centaur Showdown	8 February 2005	8 February 2005	Mufrek	Counterinsurgency: Searched for unregistered weapons and illegal bomb-making materials
Operation River Blitz	20 February 2005	20 February 2005	Al Anbar Governorate	Counterinsurgency: Targeted insurgents in cities along the Euphrates River including Hit, Ramadi, and Baghdad
Operation River Bridge	12 March 2005	25 March 2005	Hit–Haditha Corridor	Counterinsurgency, follow on to Operation River Blitz
Operation Lightning (Al Barkh)	26 February 2005	25 June 2005	Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: Shifting the new government from a defensive to an offensive posture in its efforts to disrupt terrorist activities in Baghdad
Operation Unforgiven	22 March 2005	24 March 2005	Albu Hatim	Counterinsurgency: The operation uncovered five weapons caches including more than 7,000 rounds of ammunition, an improvised explosive device factory and 39 members of anti-Iraqi forces
Operation Swashbuckle	26 March 2005	26 March 2005	Ar Ramadi	Humanitarian: The four-man comedy show, presented by Hack and Slash, provided an explosive round of entertainment for more than 100 marines
Operation Fontana	2 April 2005	6 April 2005	Babil and Wasit Governorates	Counterinsurgency: Was to eliminate places where terrorists trained to carry out their activities
Operation Block Party	7 April 2005	7 April 2005	Fallujah	Counterinsurgency: More than 100 Marines, side by side with three companies of Iraqi soldiers, cordoned and searched a targeted area of the city.
Operation Grey Wolf II	10 April 2005	10 April 2005	Shakarta	Counterinsurgency: A surprise operation to catch suspected terrorists and criminals
Operation Badlands	12 April 2005	12 April 2005	Saqlawiyah	Security and Counterinsurgency: ISF and United States Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, together with supporting mechanized elements from Regimental Combat Team-8, moved to secure Saqlawiyah and establish a base of operations there. ISF personnel and Marines from Company A, conducted security and stability operations to root out insurgent activity and illegal weapons caches. The troops also worked with civil affairs Marines to help rebuild the community, determining what facilities, such as water pumps and power stations, needed to be replaced or restored.
Operation Scrimmage	14 April 2005	16 April 2005	Kubaysa, Al Anbar Governorate	Unofficial name for a sub-part of operation Outerbanks
Operation Outer Banks	1 April 2005	3 May 2005	Hit-Haditha Corridor	Counterinsurgency
Operation Marlborough	May 2005	May 2005	Baghdad	an SBS sniper team from M squadron killed 3 insurgents.
Operation Quicksweep	May 2005	May 2005	Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: Resulted in the capture of several individuals identified as insurgents and the discovery of a weapons stash totaling 3,000 pounds of large caliber explosive munitions in a rural area northwest of Baghdad.
Operation Clear Decision	3 May 2005	3 May 2005	Al Karmah	Counterinsurgency: It was a success because the operation was conducted safely, insurgents were detained, and the relationship with the local populace improved
Operation Cobweb (MND-CS)	6 May 2005	10 May 2005	Wasit Governorate	Counterinsurgency: Twenty-nine individuals were detained while forty kinds of guns were confiscated in addition to explosive materials being found
Operation Matador (Battle of Al-Qa'im)	7 May 2005	14 May 2005	northwestern Al Anbar Governorate	Counterinsurgency: It was focused on eliminating insurgents and foreign fighters in a region known as a smuggling route and a sanctuary for foreign fighters
Battle of Al-Qa'im	8 May 2005	19 May 2005	Al Anbar Governorate	Counterinsurgency: (See Operation Matador)
Operation Block Party II	9 May 2005	14 May 2005	Fallujah	Counterinsurgency: Only a small amount of ordnance was found during the operation, most of it pointed out by the local residents
Operation Mongoose	13 May 2005	13 May 2005	south of Diyarah	Counterinsurgency: To capture individuals responsible for recent attacks against Coalition forces and local residents
Operation Dragons Breath	15 May 2005	15 May 2005	Ramadi	Counterinsurgency: Was designed to target insurgents in Ramadi neighborhoods
Operation Peninsula (MND-CS)	19 May 2005	19 May 2005	As Suwaryah	Counterinsurgency: To round up terrorists and eliminate their base of operations
Operation Squeeze Play	22 May 2005	23 May 2005	Baghdad, the western suburbs	Counterinsurgency: Almost 300 suspects were detained in the first day of the operation
Operation Chepultepec	24 May 2005	24 May 2005	Lutafiyah, the southern Ubaydah region	Counterinsurgency: The Iraqi Army detained 12 suspects and captured several weapons
Operation New Market(Souk Jadeed)	25 May 2005	29 May 2005	The city of Haditha	Counterinsurgency: A raid on the city of Haditha to disrupt insurgents.
Operation Moon River Dragon	29 May 2005	29 May 2005	the village of Al Julaam	Counterinsurgency: More than 40 individual males were interrogated about insurgent activities
Operation San Juan	31 May 2005	4 June 2005		Security and Humanitarian: A five-day operation repairing Alternate Supply Route San Juan, making it safer for convoys and local civilians traveling the road on a daily basis
Operation Pitchfork	June 2005	June 2005	The area east of the Lake Tharthar region	Counterinsurgency: Marines located over 50 hidden weapons caches and an underground bunker in the vicinity of a rock quarry.
Operation Uhaser	June 2005	6 June 2005	throughout Northern Babil Governorate, south of Baghdad	Security and Counterinsurgency: They conducted continuous patrols, vehicle checkpoints, raids, and searches
Operation Woodstock	June 2005	6 June 2005	throughout Northern Babil Governorate, south of Baghdad	Security and Counterinsurgency: They conducted continuous patrols, vehicle checkpoints, raids, and searches
Operation Spear (Romhe)	11 June 2005	22 June 2005	Karabilah	Counterinsurgency: Aimed at rooting out terrorists, foreign fighters and disrupting terrorist support systems in and around Karabilah
Operation White Shield	13 June 2005	14 June 2005	northern Babil Governorate	Counterinsurgency: Discovered a weapons cache and detained seven terror suspects
Operation Dagger(Khanjar)	18 June 2005	18 June 2005	Al Anbar Governorate	Counterinsurgency: The mission, which was to locate hidden weapons caches and enemy sanctuaries, was a failure. It was conducted by the Regimental Combat Team-8, 2nd Marine Division.
Operation Strategic Separation (al Azil al Sitrateegi)	25 June 2005	June 2005	Babil Governorate, northern portion	Counterinsurgency: Two hundred and nineteen suspected insurgents were detained
Operation Sword (Saif)	27 June 2005	5 July 2005	The city of Hit	Counterinsurgency: To occupy the city of Hit and establish a permanent presence there by coalition and Iraqi forces.
Operation Shadyville	29 June 2005	29 June 2005	Saqlawiyah	Counterinsurgency: Searched 244 houses and netted several suspected insurgent supporters, two bombs, and 50 AK-47 assault rifles
Operation Hunter (Sayaid)	July 2005	July 2005	along the Euphrates River Valley and the broder of Syria	Counterinsurgency: Aimed at denying Al Qaeda in Iraq the ability to operate in the Euphrates River Valley and at preventing the terrorists from continuing their campaign of murder and intimidation against the local population
Operation Seahorse	July 2005	August 2005		Counterinsurgency: British-led Multi-National Division Southeast with a mission to detect and deter illicit activity along the Iraqi border
Operation Sergeant Thea'a	July 2005	July 2005	Baqubah	Counterinsurgency: Was to capture, or kill, terrorists in the city
Operation Thunder	July 2005	July 2005	Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: Found at least 1 weapons cache and detained several suspects
Operation Demon Digger	1 July 2005	1 July 2005	Al Rashid district, near	Counterinsurgency: seized three weapons caches
Operation Muthana Strike	4 July 2005	4 July 2005	Baghdad International Airport, neighborhoods next to	Counterinsurgency: Over 100 individuals were detained as a result of the operation, including reportedly foreign fighters from Egypt
Operation Bow Country	5 July 2005	5 July 2005	Baghdad, areas in the far-east portion	Counterinsurgency and reconnaissance: To find weapons and ammunition caches, and to develop intelligence on insurgent activity.
Operation Scimitar	7 July 2005	July 2005	Zaidan, approximately 20 mi (30 km) southeast of Fallujah	Counterinsurgency: At least 22 suspected insurgents were detained
Operation Warrior's Rage	15 July 2005	15 July 2005	Baghdad, the Ameriyah district	Counterinsurgency: The search found 10 to 12 122/130-millimeter rounds enhanced with propane to make a larger fireball in the explosion
Battle of Haditha	1 August 2005	3 August 2005	Haditha	Battle: Was a battle fought over two days that were under insurgent control in the Euphrates River valley during 2005
Operation Quickstrike	3 August 2005	10 August 2005	Haditha, Haqliniyah, and Barwanah	Counterinsurgency: An offensive operation aimed at disrupting insurgent activities and recovering a missing Marine sniper.
Operation Able Warrior	4 August 2005	4 August 2005	Baghdad, west of the Baghdad International Airport	Counterinsurgency: Was conducted in order to disrupt car bombing cells and roadside bomb emplacers, and prevent them from planning, preparing and carrying out terrorist attacks in the area.
Operation Vanguard Thunder	5 August 2005	5 August 2005	Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: Targeted 150–200 terrorist suspects. No injuries or damages were reported
Operation Restoring Rights	26 August 2005	2005	the northern city of Tal Afar, located 30 mi (50 km) west of Mosul, Iraq	Counterinsurgency: Was a massive military push to engage and destroy the heavy insurgent contingent located there.
Battle of Tal Afar	1 September 2005	18 September 2005	Tal Afar	Security and Counterinsurgency: The city was temporarily cleared for elections in 2005, but was not secured in a long-term view.
Operation Cyclone(Zoba)	11 September 2005	11 September 2005	Rutbah	Counterinsurgency: Against Al-Qaeda in Iraq fighters
Operation Flea Flicker	14 September 2005	14 September 2005	Zafaraniya	Counterinsurgency: Was designed to disrupt insurgent activity in the area in preparation for the 15 October constitutional referendum
Operation National Unity	29 September 2005	14 September 2005, at least until	Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: Charged with the objective of detecting and halting insurgent activity.
Operation Rose Bowl	29 September 2005	29 September 2005	Mohawla, Diyala	Counterinsurgency: search in Mohawla 952.
Operation Clydesdale	October 2005	October 2005
Operation Mountaineers(Hiba)	October 2005	October 2005	southern Ramadi	Counterinsurgency: Which consists of 400 ISF soldiers and 500 U.S. service members, is to disrupt insurgents
Operation Carentan	October 2005	December 2005	Diyala and Saladin Governorate	Counterinsurgency: Was responsible for detaining over 700 suspected insurgents and clearing 120 weapons caches
Operation Constitution Hammer	October 2005	October 2005	Fallujah	Counterinsurgency: Was conducted to disrupt insurgent activity along the main supply routes in Fallujah, find and capture weapons caches, and kill or capture insurgents
Operation Iron Fist (Kabda Bil Hadid)	1 October 2005	6 October 2005	Sadah approximately 12 km. from the Syrian border	Counterinsurgency: In order to root out al Qaeda in Iraq terrorists operating in the area and to disrupt terrorist support systems in and around the city
Operation Bowie	2 October 2005	4 October 2005	Ar Ramadi, southern portion	Counterinsurgency: While sweeping through the mostly rural area, the ISF assisted the Marines in identifying people who were not from here and helped in searching homes and buildings for weapons caches and insurgent propaganda.
Operation Saratoga	2 October 2005	October 2005	North Central Iraq	Security: To provide a safe observance of Ramadan and security for the upcoming referendum
Operation River Gate (Bawwabatu Annaher)	4 October 2005	5 October 2005	Haditha, Haqlaniyah and Barwana	Counterinsurgency: The operation's goal is to deny the al Qaeda in Iraq terrorist network the ability to operate in the three Euphrates River Valley cities and to free the local citizens from the insurgents' campaign of murder and intimidation
Operation Fiesta Bowl	11 October 2005	11 October 2005	Mohawla	Counterinsurgency: search in Mohawla 964
Operation Doctor	25 October 2005	25 October 2005	Ar Ramadi, the Women's and Children's Hospital	Humanitarian: The operation, led by 6th Civil Affairs Group, supplied the hospital and the local Ministry of Health with more than $500,000 in medical supplies and equipment that was sorely needed by the citizens of the Al Anbar provincial capital.
Operation Cornhusker	1 November 2005	1 November 2005	Mohawla	Counterinsurgency: cordon and search in Mohawla 953 and clearing operations in Mohawla 955
Operation Open Window	November 2005	2005	the south central region of Iraq	Security: To prepare the area for transfer to the responsibility of the Iraqi 8th Division.
Operation Tigers (Numur)	November 2005	December 2005	Ramadi	Counterinsurgency: Resulted in the capture of several weapons caches and several terrorist suspects
Operation Wolf Stalk II	November 2005	November 2005	Ninevah	Counterinsurgency: Soldiers were charged with disrupting insurgent activity and responding to the needs of local citizens.
Operation Great Lakes	November 2005	November 2005		Counterinsurgency: Army National Guard, Army and USMC units from FOB Grizzly were charged with disrupting insurgent activity south of Udame. SFC Kyle B. Wehrly of the 2nd Battalion, 123rd Field Artillery was killed in the Operation.
Operation Shank(Harba)	2 November 2005	3 December 2005	Ramadi, central and southern portions	Counterinsurgency: Was the fifth in a series by the Iraqi army and coalition forces engaged in combined clearing operations to disrupt terrorism and set conditions for a successful, 15 December election in the provincial capital of Anbar
Operation Syrian Round-up	5 November 2005	5 November 2005	Zafaraniya	Counterinsurgency: clear Mohawla 965. A car was confiscated.
Operation Steel Curtain(Al Hajip Elfulathi)	5 November 2005	22 November 2005	Karabilah	Counterinsurgency: A Continued effort to clear the town of insurgent activity and weapons
Operation Slapshot	6 November 2005	6 November 2005	near Sindabad	Counterinsurgency: targets in M979 and clear Bania Farm.
Operation Fiesta Bowl II	9 November 2005	9 November 2005	Diyala	Counterinsurgency: clear M964.
Operation Knockout	12 November 2005	12 November 2005	Ba'qubah	Counterinsurgency: A division-size raid designed to destroy or disrupt all of their cells in a large locality in a single night
Operation Paradise City II	12 November 2005	12 November 2005	Around Rasheed Airfield	Clearing operation in Zone 11W
Operation Kennesaw Dragon	14 November 2005	15 November 2005	Dawr	Counterinsurgency: Conducted an air assault into landing zones outside the town and moved in to search for insurgents, insurgent activity and weapons caches.
Operation Panthers (Numur)	16 November 2005	18 November 2005	Ramadi, the Sophia district	Counterinsurgency: Discovered weapons caches and detained suspected terrorists
Operation Home Run	17 November 2005	17 November 2005	Zafaraniya	Counterinsurgency: clear Mohawla 959 in Zafaraniya
Operation Bruins(Dibbah)	19 November 2005	20 November 2005	Ramadi	Counterinsurgency and Security: Part of a series of disruption operations in Ramadi and is designed to set the conditions for successful elections in December
Operation Cotton Bowl	22 November 2005	22 November 2005	Zafaraniya	Counterinsurgency: clear Mohawla 961 in Zafaraniya
Operation Lions(Asad)	22 November 2005	24 November 2005	Ar Ramadi, the Tammim area	Counterinsurgency: This operation involved Iraqi Army and Coalition Forces clearing sections of the city to disrupt the insurgency and set conditions for successful elections on 15 December
Operation Tyche Round-up	26 November 2005	26 November 2005	Diyala	Counterinsurgency: capture/kill AIF targets in Mohawla 964.
Operation Turkey Bowl	28 November 2005	28 November 2005	Zafaraniya	Counterinsurgency: clear Mohawla 951.
Operation Iron Hammer (Matraqa Hadidia)	30 November 2005	3 December 2005	Hai al Becker region	Security: The completion of construction of a long-term base on the eastern side of the Euphrates River across from Hīt and about 170 kilometers west of Baghdad
Operation Green Trident	December 2005	December 2005	Fallujah, south of	Counterinsurgency: U.S. Marines discovered more than ten metric tons of munitions hidden at 72 cache sites 39 km south of Fallujah
Operation Rams(Tallie)	4 December 2005	4 December 2005	Ramadi	Counterinsurgency: The forces have discovered four weapons
Operation Stocking Stuffer	4 December 2005	4 December 2005	Diyala	Counterinsurgency: raid on 3 Ansar-al-Sunna targets in M964
Operation Skinner(Gashshaa)	7 December 2005	10 December 2005	central Ramadi	Counterinsurgency: The operation netted four weapons caches and several detainees and also two command initiated rocket systems designed to ambush passing convoys in central Ramadi. The combined forces also discovered a roadside bomb that the insurgents planned to use in the rocket attack.
Operation Able Rising Force	8 December 2005	9 December 2005	Khadisia	Counterinsurgency: Locate and detain suspected terrorists
Operation Bull Dawg Chariot	8 December 2005	8 December 2005	Baqubah, near	Counterinsurgency: The operation reportedly netted four suspected terrorists
Operation Liberty Express	13 December 2005	15 December 2005	Fallujah	Security: Transportation of election supplies from the printer to the camp, where Iraqi Police and members of the Independent Electoral Commission of Iraq picked up and escorted the supplies, including ballots, and dispersed them to various polling sites in the city of Fallujah

2006

Main articles: Iraq War, 2006, 2006 in Iraq, and Civil war in Iraq (2006-07)

Further information: 23 November 2006, Sadr City bombings

Soviet Antonov An-2 airplane sprays pesticide on wheat crops during Operation Barnstormer (May 2006).

Salah Ad Din Governorate (31 March 2006) – An Iraq Army soldier assigned to the 1st Battalion, 1st Brigade, 4th Division, mans a checkpoint during Operation Red Light II, on the outskirts of Monfia village in the Western Desert

The beginning of 2006 was marked by government creation talks, growing sectarian violence, and continuous anti-coalition attacks. Sectarian violence expanded to a new level of intensity following the al-Askari Mosque bombing in the Iraqi city of Samarra, on 22 February 2006. The explosion at the mosque, one of the holiest sites in Shi'a Islam, is believed to have been caused by a bomb planted by Al-Qaeda in Iraq. Although no injuries occurred in the blast, the mosque was severely damaged and the bombing resulted in violence over the following days.

As of 20 October the U.S military announced that Operation Together Forward had failed to stem the tide of violence in Baghdad, and Shiite militants under al-Sadr seized several southern Iraq cities.

On 23 November, the deadliest attack since the beginning of the Iraq war occurred. Suspected Sunni-Arab militants used five suicide car bombs and two mortar rounds on the capital's Shiite Sadr City slum to kill at least 215 people and wound 257. Shiite mortar teams quickly retaliated, firing 10 shells at Sunni Islam's most important shrine in Baghdad, badly damaging the Abu Hanifa mosque and killing one person. Eight more rounds slammed down near the offices of the Association of Muslim Scholars, the top Sunni Muslim organisation in Iraq, setting nearby houses on fire. Two other mortar barrages on Sunni neighborhoods in west Baghdad killed nine and wounded 21, police said.

After capture in December 2003, Saddam Hussein was hanged on 30 December 2006, after being found guilty of crimes against humanity by an Iraqi court.

Battle/operation name	From date	To date	Location	Purpose/result
Operation Industrial Revolution	10 August 2006	10 August 2006	Southeast Fallujah/Industrial Sector	Cordon and Search looking for roadside and car bomb Making Facilities
Operation Iron Arrow I	2006	2006	Obeidi region, northern portion	Counterinsurgency: Conducted to root out terrorists on the Sunni side of town
Operation Post Hawk	2006	2006
Operation Unified Fist	2006	2006	Baghdad	Counterinsurgency:
Operation Baghdad is Beautiful	January 2006	January 2006	Baghdad	Humanitarian: Cleanup up Baghdad
Operation King Tut	January 2006	January 2006	Baghdad	Security: Searched for weapons caches
Operation Red Bull	January 2006	January 2006	the "Triad" area of Haditha, Haqlaniyah and Barwana	Security: The search revealed 75 weapons caches terrorists planned to use during attacks in the region.
Operation Falcon Sweep	11 January 2006, on or about	11 January 2006, on or about	Shakaria	Counterinsurgency: One of the operation's objectives was to identify and capture terrorists in the village
Operation Red Bull II	18 January 2006	18 January 2006	the "Triad" area of Haditha, Haqlaniyah and Barwana	Counterinsurgency: Continue clearing all insurgent operations out of the "Triad" area.
Operation Final Strike (Al Dharba Al Nihaa'ya)	29 January 2006	29 January 2006	Jazerra area northwest of Habbaniyah, 75 km west of Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: Aimed at neutralizing the insurgency activity and providing a secure area for the citizens of the Jazerra.
Operation Smokewagon	2 February 2006	5 February 2006	Hīt, numerous villages south of	Counterinsurgency: Looking for insurgents and their weapons caches
Operation PitBull	10 February 2006	17 February 2006	east of the Euphrates River	Counterinsurgency: Designed to squash insurgent operations
Operation God help us (Ala Allah)	12 February 2006	13 February 2006	Subiyhat	Counterinsurgency: To clear the area of insurgents and interact with the populace
Operation Dirty Harry	20 February 2006	20 February 2006	Muqdadiyah, a neighborhood and farmlands in the southern portion	Security and Counterinsurgency: To cordon and knock a local neighborhood which included searching homes and farmland for anti-coalition forces and weapon caches
Operation Minotaur	26 February 2006	26 February 2006	a town along the Euphrates River in Al Anbar Province, northwest of Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: Was aimed at clearing more than nine kilometers of riverbank and several small villages south of Haqlaniyah
Operation Swamp Fox	March 2006	March 2006	Muqdadiyah	Counterinsurgency: Coalition and Iraqi forces detained 104 suspected insurgents and confiscated a cache of weapons
Operation Raging Bull	March 2006	March 2006	the "Triad" region of Haditha, Haqliniyah, and Barwanah off the Euphrates River in western Al Anbar Province	Counterinsurgency: The first, fully independent Iraqi Army-led mission in the "Triad" region
Operation Raging Bull II	March 2006	March 2006
Operation Jaws V	March 2006	4 March 2006	Fallujah	Counterinsurgency: Disrupting insurgents’ efforts to launch mortar and improvised explosive device attacks against Coalition Forces
Operation El Toro Loco	1 March 2006	1 March 2006	Baghdadi	Counterinsurgency:
Operation Glory Light	2 March 2006	9 March 2006	Sadr to Yusufiyah area	Counterinsurgency: Was designed to deny insurgents sanctuary and preempt enemy attacks in the Baghdad area
Operation Lion	2 March 2006	2 March 2006	Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: Discovered more than 62 tons of munitions and weapons were discovered in over 80 weapons caches as well as the capture of 65 suspected insurgents
Operation Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood.	10 March 2006	10 March 2006	Fallujah	Humanitarian: Handed out toys and pamphlets to Iraqi Children
Operation Focus	12 March 2006	12 March 2006	Diwaniyah	Counterinsurgency: Found a weapons cache
Operation Scales of Justice	12 March 2006	March 2006	Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: Approximately 800 suspected insurgents had been detained and 140 weapons caches discovered and cleared as part of the operation
Operation Swarmer	16 March 2006	22 March 2006	a 10-by-10-mile square area northeast of Samarra	Counterinsurgency: The operation resulted in 104 suspected insurgents currently being detained and questioned, and 24 caches discovered.
Operation Cowpens	19 March 2006	14 April 2006	Jabouri Peninsula	Counterinsurgency: Discovering caches and hampering insurgent efforts
Operation Northern Lights	21 March 2006	2006	Abu Ghraib	Counterinsurgency: To disrupt anti-Iraqi forces and to find and destroy terrorist caches in Abu Ghraib. Operation Northern Lights was a joint US–Iraqi operation which consisted of approximately 1,400 personnel. Most of the information is confidential and not public.
Operation Scorpion	24 March 2006	25 March 2006	Hawija	Counterinsurgency: A sequential cordon and search of eight villages in and around Hawija. By the end of the operation, around 52 suspected insurgents were detained.
Operation Red Light II	31 March 2006	31 March 2006	Saladin Governorate	Counterinsurgency: Detained 17 anti-Iraqi forces personnel and discovered four weapons caches
Operation Cobra Strike (2006)	April 2006	April 2006	Haswah and Iskandariyah	Counterinsurgency: Was a mission intended to locate the suspected leader and financier of a terrorist cell working in the area. The suspected terrorists were implicated in murders, kidnappings and the emplacement of roadside bombs
Operation Harvest Lights	April 2006	May 2006	Najaf, Karbala and Babil Provinces	Humanitarian: To control the progressive loss of the date palm crop and regenerate the industry
Operation Money Worth	April 2006	April 2006	Baghdad	Security: Placed more than 500 concrete barriers at points throughout Baghdad
Operation Sterling	April 2006	2006	Basra	Counterinsurgency: Detained 14 individuals and recovered a significant weapons cache
Operation Hastings	4 April 2006	7 April 2006	Fallujah, northeast of	Counterinsurgency: To take weapons out of the hands of insurgents
Operation Bastogne	6 April 2006	6 April 2006	Baghdad	Security: Blocking off escape routes frequented by insurgents
Operation Bold Action	10 April 2006	10 April 2006	Tarmiya, near	Security: To provide more security near Tarmiya by chasing the terrorists
Operation Larchwood 4	16 April 2006	16 April 2006	Yusufiyah	Members of B squadron 22 SAS and a platoon of British paratroopers supported by US aircraft launched the operation that was aimed at mid-level Al-Qaeda leadership, the operation was a success and an intelligence coup that led the finding and killing of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi.
Operation Swift Sword	26 April 2006	29 April 2006	the villages and farms west of Bayji	Counterinsurgency: The operation resulted in the capture of 17 suspected insurgents and the confiscation of a cache of weapons. The cache included more than 100 artillery rounds, mortar rounds, mines, rocket-propelled grenades, sniper rifles, and 4,500 rounds of ammunition
Battle of Diwaniya	28 April 2006	28 April 2006	Diwaniya	Counterinsurgency: Battle between the Mahdi Army and the Iraqi Army
Operation Babil Perimeter	28 April 2006	May 2006	Al Hayy	Counterinsurgency: Detained five known insurgents and found some weapons caches
Operation Lion Hunt	29 April 2006	May 2006	Mosul	Counterinsurgency: Designed to remove the insurgents from the region making the area safer and to train the Iraqi police
Operation Dragons Breath	May 2006	May 2006	Ramadi	Counterinsurgency: Search for weapons caches and insurgents
Operation Lion Hunt II	May 2006	June 2006	Nineveh Governorate	Counterinsurgency: To further develop the Iraq police in cordons and searches while reducing the insurgency in the Ninewah province
Operation Stallion Run	May 2006	May 2006	Baghdad	Security and Counterinsurgency: The operation was focused on clearing the roads of bombs and the debris that could hide them
Operation Lion	4 May 2006	4 May 2006	Mosul	Counterinsurgency: A cordon and search operation
Operation Lightning Blitz	5 May 2006	7 May 2006
Operation Tropical Lightning	6 May 2006	6 May 2006		Counterinsurgency:
Operation Unified Front	6 May 2006	6 May 2006	Ameriya	Counterinsurgency: An effort to capture anti-Iraqi forces and seize weapons caches in the neighborhood of Ameriya
Operation Lofty Summit	7 May 2006	7 May 2006	Mushada	Security: Coalition forces will stage out of the same patrol base as the 11th Special Infrastructure Battalion, a specialized Iraqi army unit that protects an oil pipeline running through Mushada.
Operation Iron Triangle	9 May 2006	11 May 2006	Tikrit	Counterinsurgency: The operation resulted in the detention of 200 suspected terrorists and the confiscation of weapons and propaganda materials at an insurgent training camp southwest of the city.
Operation Barnstormer	16 May 2006	18 May 2006	Karbala, Wasit, Babil, Baghdad, Diyala, Ninewa and Dohuk	Humanitarian: To protect key staple crops from insect damage in several Iraq provinces
Operation Chepultepec	24 May 2006	24 May 2006	the Ubaydah region of Southern Lutafiyah	Counterinsurgency: Iraqi Police and Coalition Forces provided the outer cordon around the 80 square kilometer area while the Iraqi Army advanced to their objective to drive the terrorists from the region.
Operation Tinto	25 May 2006	25 May 2006	Basrah	Counterinsurgency: Was a search and arrest mission
Operation Coolspring VIII	2006	9 May 2006	Mosul	Counterinsurgency: Three men of military age previously on the Iraqi Army's most wanted list were detained in searches of a wide area south of the city.
Operation Roaring Tiger	3 June 2006	3 June 2006	Baghdad, Adhamiyah district	Counterinsurgency: The operation captured 19 suspected insurgents
Operation Cool Carpet	9 June 2006	9 June 2006	Gharmah	Humanitarian: To deliver prayer rugs along with two new air conditioning units
Operation Together Forward	14 June 2006	24 October 2006	Baghdad	Security: One of the largest combined security operations in the city since the fall of Saddam Hussein in 2003
Battle of Ramadi	17 June 2006	15 November 2006	Ramadi	Peacekeeping: The objective of the operation was to take full control of a city that had been out of the hands of the American military for the better part of two years.
Operation Sand Storm	26 June 2006	26 June 2006	Ayn Mana	Counterinsurgency: To seek out illicit weapons and insurgent forces
Operation Iron Gate	June 2006	July 2006	Hawija and Riyadh	Counterinsurgency: Observe and prevent illegal border crossing's from Iran
Operation Relentless Hunt	July 2006	August 2006	Hawija and Riyadh
Operation Gaugamela	20 July 2006	July 2006	Hawija and Riyadh	Counterinsurgency: A search for suspected al-Qaeda terrorists in towns just west of Kirkuk
Operation River Falcon	25 July 2006	27 July 2006	Sayifiyeh	Counterinsurgency: The operation was aimed at denying terrorists the use of the town as a safe haven, disrupting insurgent attacks on Coalition and Iraqi Security Forces, and on collecting and destroying insurgent munitions
Operation Thundercat	26 July 2006	30 July 2006	Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: To disrupt and destroy the insurgency in and around Baghdad
Operation Floodlight	August 2006	9 August 2006, on or about	Fallujah	Counterinsurgency: To locate insurgents and weapons targeting coalition and Iraqi forces south of the city
Operation Guardian Tiger IV	August 2006	August 2006	Haditha Triad region's	Counterinsurgency: Captured more than 30 suspected insurgents
Operation Passage	20 August 2006	20 August 2006	Al Magrab, near Mosul	Counterinsurgency: an Iraqi Army, Iraqi Police and U.S. Army joint forces mission
Operation Rubicon	25 August 2006	25 August 2006	Husayba	Counterinsurgency: Destroyed AQI and Sunni insurgents supply line into Ramadi, numerous insurgent casualties reported.
Operation Constant Solidarity	1 September 2006	1 September 2006	Diwaniyah	Counterinsurgency: To weed out more than 2,000 terrorists in and around the city
Operation Yorktown	26 September 2006	26 September 2006	Al Anbar Province	Security and Law enforcement: To develop the Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic government reforms, and continue the development of a market based economy centered on Iraqi reconstruction
Battle of Al Rumaythah	26 September 2006	26 September 2006	Al Rumaythah	Contact between Australian forces from Overwatch Battle Group (West) and unidentified insurgents.
Operation Iron Arrow II	30 September 2006	30 September 2006	Obeidi region	Security: An IA-led effort aimed at establishing security in the northern portion of the region on the Shia side
Operation Commando Hunter	2 October 2006	October 2006	Yusufiyah	Counterinsurgency: Was intended to deny terrorists sanctuary in the city 20 mi (30 km) southwest of Baghdad
Operation SOUK	2 October 2006	2 October 2006	Fallujah	Counterinsurgency: A cordon and search mission
Operation Half Nelson	4 October 2006	4 October 2006	Hurriyah	Peacekeeping and Counterinsurgency: An attempt to build trust with Iraqi civilians and eliminate terrorists
Operation Medusa	4 October 2006	4 October 2006	Mosul
Operation Benefit Day	11 October 2006	11 October 2006	Baghdad	Humanitarian: Marines and Iraqi Security Forces passed out backpacks full of school supplies to the children
Operation Dealer	12 October 2006	12 October 2006	Ramadi	Security: Was undertaken to establish a combat outpost in the area.
Battle of Amarah	19 October 2006	20 October 2006	Amarah	Battle: Began when 800 masked members of the Mahdi army stormed three police stations in Amarah
Operation Helping Hand	21 October 2006	21 October 2006	Tuz	Humanitarian: Delivered basic food staples to about 300 Kurd, Turkmen and Arab families
Battle of Fallujah (2006)	7 November 2006	23 December 2006	Fallujah	Battle: (See Operation Phantom Fury)
Operation Trifecta	14 November 2006	18 November 2006	Zaidon	Security and Counterinsurgency: Performed house-to-house searches and widespread cache sweeps
Battle of Turki	15 November 2006	16 November 2006	Turki	Battle: Was fought over 40 hours between American paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division and well trained insurgent forces.
Operation Talon	12 November 20060	20 November 2006	Fallujah, north of	Humanitarian and Counterinsurgency: Rescued 2 hostages and detained 13 suspected insurgents
Operation Polar Black Diamond	25 November 2006	25 November 2006	al Taca	Security and Counterinsurgency: Detained 10 terrorist suspects and found a cache of improvised explosive device components
Operation Polar Valor	7 December 2006	7 December 2006
Operation Cougar	10 December 2006	10 December 2006	Adhamiyah	Security and counterinsurgency: A cordon and search operation
Operation Arctic Sunrise	16 December 2006	16 December 2006	Baghdad, South of	Counterinsurgency: Removed a sizeable cache of bomb making material, detained 11 individuals believed to be involved in insurgent activities and improved the living conditions for the Iraqi people in the area
Operation Eagle Watch	15 December 2006	16 December 2006	Tikrit	Counterinsurgency: Fifteen suspects were detained in several locations near the city
Operation Moonlight (Alkamra Almaner)	19 December 2006	21 December 2006		Counterinsurgency: Netted a weapons cache and demonstrated the Iraqi Army soldiers' ability to gather intelligence, plan, execute and exercise command and control during a large-scale operation
Operation Gladiator	23 December 2006	23 December 2006	Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: To sweep the Al Doura market and clear the area so merchants can return and be safe
Operation Beastmaster	29 December 2006	29 December 2006	Baghdad, the western suburb of Ghazaliya	Counterinsurgency: Cleared three large neighborhoods which were the sights of much sectarian violence

2007

Main articles: Iraq War troop surge of 2007, 2007, and 2007 in Iraq

Soldiers have a short meeting at an airfield in Baqubah before an air assault into an outlying village of the city, 18 June 2007

2007 saw a rise in humanitarian and peacekeeping operations as well as a large "surge" in US forces designed to help stabilize the region.

On 10 January 2007, President Bush announced changes in the administration's political and military strategy in the Iraq War during a television speech broadcast. The speech and underlying strategy had been crafted under the working title "The New Way Forward." In the address Bush stated "America will change our strategy to help the Iraqis carry out their campaign to put down sectarian violence and bring security to the people of Baghdad. This will require increasing American force levels. So I've committed more than 20,000 additional American troops to Iraq. The vast majority of them—five brigades—will be deployed to Baghdad."

As part of this new strategy, 2007 saw several major military operations aimed at eliminating insurgent activities, increase support services such as medical facilities and utilities and the training of Iraqi citizens as police or military personnel.

The largest of these new operations were Operations Law and Order, Phantom Thunder and Phantom Strike.

Battle/Operation name	From date	To date	Location	Purpose/Result
Operation Arrowhead Strike VI	2007	2007	Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: Part of the continuing security plan for Baghdad
Operation Green Angel	2007	2007
Operation Three Swords	2007	2007
Operation Michigan	2007	2007
Operation White Rockets	2007	6 March 2007	near Bin Muhammad south of Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: Found two ammunition caches and detaining two suspects
Operation Locust	January 2007	January 2007
Operation Three Kings	January 2007	January 2007
Operation Arrowhead Strike III	3 January 2007	????????	Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: Captured 13 suspected insurgents and recovered several weapons in the northwestern area of the city
Operation Turki Bowl	4 January 2007	13 January 2007	south of Balad Ruz in the Turki Village, Tuwilla and 30 Tamuz areas of the province	Counterinsurgency: U.S. and Iraqi forces killed 100 terrorists, detained 50, and dismantled a large terrorist group
Battle of Haifa Street	6 January 2007	9 January 2007	Baghdad, Haifa Street	Battle: Was a battle fought over three days for the control of Haifa Street, a two-mile (3 km)-long street in downtown Baghdad, between American and Iraqi Army forces and various insurgent forces
Operation Turki Bowl II	8 January 2007	8 January 2007	Balaruz	Counterinsurgency
Operation Machete Harvest	10 January 2007	11 January 2007	Yusufiyah	Counterinsurgency: To deny anti-Iraq forces a safe haven in the area
Operation Koa Canyon (Wadi Aljundi)	19 January 2006	27 January 2006	along the Euphrates River	Counterinsurgency: An effort to disrupt insurgent activity and to root out their weapons stores along the Euphrates River
Operation Howard	16 January 2007	16 January 2007	Risalah	Iraqi army forces elements detained 19 men during operations to capture an illegal armed group leader allegedly responsible for coordinating violent attacks against Iraqi civilians and coalition forces
Operation Arbead II	18 January 2007	18 January 2007	Fallujah	Counterinsurgency: To detain members of a murder and intimidation cell
Operation Northern Venture	2007021	21 January 2007	Al Anbar Province	Counterinsurgency: Marines from 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5, uncovered 14 large caches
Operation Warm-Up	22 January 2007	22 January 2007	Kawla and Darar	Humanitarian: Distributed cloths, food, first aid kits and school supplies to children in Iraq
Operation Black Eagle II	23 January 2007	23 January 2007	Mahmudiyah	Counterinsurgency: Soldiers detained three suspected terrorists for suspicious activity. Weapons found during the operation included two AK-47 bandoleers and two Katyusha rocket casings
Operation Eagle Claw XI	23 January 2007	23 January 2007	Mrbat Garhat Village near Kirkuk	Counterinsurgency:
Operation Tomahawk Strike 11	24 January 2007	24 January 2007	Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: A series of targeted raids to disrupt illegal militia activity and help restore Iraqi security force control in the area
Battle of Najaf (2007)	28 January 2007	29 January 2007	Zarqa, Najaf Governorate	Counterinsurgency: Was a battle that was fought between U.S. and Iraqi forces, and the Islamist Mahdi Army of Muqtada al-Sadr
Operation New Day	29 January 2007	29 January 2007	the Al Warar District of Ar Ramadi	Counterinsurgency: The joint force searched more than 50 homes in the area while detaining two suspected insurgents.
Operation SINBAD	6 February 2007	6 February 2007	Hay A'Tanumah, a number of locations on the eastern bank of the Shatt Al'Arab opposite the main town of Basra	Counterinsurgency: Six people were detained during the operation and later released. A quantity of munitions were discovered and later disposed of by explosive experts
Law and Order(Fardh Al-Qanoon)	14 February 2007	2007	An operation to secure the population of Baghdad by targeting al Qaeda, Sunni insurgent, and Shi'a extremist elements.|
Operation Wolverine Alesia	23 February 2007	3 February 2007	Yusufiyah	Counterinsurgency: Discovered a weapons cache with a total of 1,129 mortar rounds uncovered
Operation Brown Hawk	25 February 2007	25 February 2007	Tahrir	Counterinsurgency: To eliminate Tahrir as an operating base for improvised explosive device building cells and key leaders of the Al-Qaeda forces in Iraq.
Operation Saber Boss	26 February 2007	26 February 2007	Muqdadiya	Counterinsurgency: Seized four weapons caches, killed approximately 10 insurgents and detained five suspected terrorists
Operation Ranger Dominance	March 2007	March 2007	Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: The first step in their portion of the Baghdad Security Plan
Operation Agave L	4 March 2007	4 March 2007
Operation Tomahawk Strike 12	4 March 2007	4 March 2007	Baghdad's Sadr City	Counterinsurgency: A combined clearance of Sadr City to set secure conditions and identify and destroy militant threats and safe houses in the area in preparation of the establishment of a District Joint Security Station.
Operation Phoenix	5 March 2007	5 March 2007	Basrah City	Counterinsurgency: A short-notice, reactive strike operation launched on a building west of the Al Jameat district of the city as a direct result of information gained after an attack made on a Multi National Forces base
Operation Dragon Surge	17 March 2007	17 March 2007	Baghdad	Forward Presence and Security: To establish a presence within the city to deter the sectarian violence against the Iraqi population from insurgents and establish a footprint of Coalition Forces
Operation Arrowhead Strike 9	20 March 2007	April 2007	Baghdad, west-central Mansour security district	Counterinsurgency: Succeeded in preventing 3,200 roadside bombs, jailing 42 terrorists, and seizing enough weapons and explosives to outfit an enemy infantry battalion
Operation Enduring Education	25 March 2007	1 April 2007	throughout Iraq	Humanitarian: To fill the shelves of schools with necessary tools to build the foundation of a solid education
Operation Regular Justice	5 April 2007	5 April 2007	Diyala Province
Operation Valiant Guardian (Harris Ba'sil)	5 April 2007	20 May 2007	outside of the major cities of the Euphrates River valley in western al Anbar province	Counterinsurgency: Eight weeks of interdicting and disrupting enemy routes and safe havens
Operation Black Eagle	6 April 2007	6 April 2007	Diwaniya	Counterinsurgency: U.S. troops battled gunmen loyal to anti-American cleric Muqtada al-Sadr in the town of Diwaniya for control of the city
Operation Black Eagle City	11 April 2007	April 2007	Diwaniya	Humanitarian: Was a follow-on operation to Operation Black Eagle designed to rebuild the city and provide humanitarian aid to the people most affected by the recent militia violence
Operation Dixon	12 April 2007	12 April 2007	Baghdad, eastern portion	Security and counterinsurgency: Was aimed at disrupting car bomb networks operating in the area and gaining additional information and intelligence on those networks.
Operation Yukon River	12 April 2007	12 April 2007	Adwaniyah	Security: A joint effort that established security in the southeastern portion of Baghdad
Operation Eagle Lightning	16 April 2007	16 April 2007	Baghdad, just south in the Shaka area	Counterinsurgency: Detained 33 suspected terrorists, discovered 6 weapons caches and 5 bombs
Operation School Supplies	18 April 2007	18 April 2007	throughout Iraq	Humanitarian: Is a program where school supplies are donated to local Iraqi students who wouldn't otherwise have what's needed for a good education
Operation Commando Dive	21 April 2007	21 April 2007	Baghdad, just south of, in the Shubayshen area	Counterinsurgency: Led to the detentions of almost 50 individuals and a number of cache finds
Operation Eagle Dive I	21 April 2007	21 April 2007	Baghdad, just south in the Shubayshen area	Counterinsurgency: The effort netted 33 detainees, most suspected of building and planting bombs
Operation Polar Dive	21 April 2007	21 April 2007	the Shubayshen area, just south of Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: Detained three suspected terrorists and found a cache of bomb-making materials including wire, black powder, explosives manuals in English and Arabic, and chemistry textbooks
Operation Trident IV	21 April 2007	21 April 2007	the Shubayshen area, just south of Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: Detained six terror suspects and found a small weapons cache containing small arms and ammunition as well as 300 pounds of homemade explosive material and ball bearings for use in bombs
Operation Chalons	23 April 2007	23 April 2007		Security: The cordon and search mission was conducted in an effort to secure a suspected Anti-Iraqi Forces weapons cache located in 3rd HBCT’s operating area
Battle of Bismarck	23 April 2007	24 April 2007	Contact between Australian forces from Overwatch Battle Group (West) (OBGW-2) and insurgents
Operation Eagle Dive II	26 April 2007	26 April 2007	Lutifiyah	Counterinsurgency: An operation intended to deny planned attacks on Patrol Base Lutifiyah.
Operation Forsythe Park	28 April 2007	28 April 2007	Ramadi	Counterinsurgency: Found numerous weapons and weapons caches
Operation Polar Scrum	1 May 2007	1 May 2007	Yusufiyah	Counterinsurgency: Resulted in 85 terror suspects detained and an improvised explosive device found during the all-day mission
Operation Rat Trap	1 May 2007	1 May 2007	Adhamiya	Counterinsurgency: Among those killed during the operation was Muharib Abdul Latif, the Senior Minister of Information of al-Qaeda-in-Iraq
Operation Eagle Thunder III	2 May 2007	3 May 2007	Mahmudiyah	Counterinsurgency: Soldiers found a weapons cache in the reed lines that consisted of homemade grenades
Operation Dragon Fire	5 May 2007	6 May 2007	Baghdad, the East Rashid security district	Counterinsurgency and law enforcement: To rid the Rashid District of terrorists and criminals and to protect the population
Operation Beach Yellow	14 May 2007	14 May 2007	Dura-iya	Security: Patrolled in search of terrorists and terrorist activity
Operation Southern Scimitar	19 May 2007	2007	Rutbah	Counterinsurgency: To sweep and clear their area of insurgent activity
Operation Valdez	19 May 2007	19 May 2007	Uybeaydat, south of Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: A mission to search for illegal weapons, explosives and high-value targets in the southern town
Operation Dragon Fire East	26 May 2007	May 2007	Baghdad, the East Rashid security district	Counterinsurgency: Detained 3 suspected insurgents and found 2 weapons caches
Operation Red Eagle	26 May 2007	26 May 2007	Adhamiyah District	Counterinsurgency: To disrupt insurgent activity in the Suleikh neighborhood
Operation Safe Neighborhood	28 May 2007	28 May 2007		Security: To make neighborhoods, markets, areas of congestion safer for the Iraqis
Operation Vipers Bite	30 May 2007	30 May 2007	the Al Izza district of Al Kut	Counterinsurgency: Resulted in the detainment of 13 people suspected of insurgent activities
Operation Alljah	June 2007	June 2007	Fallujah	Security: Was designed to turn Fallujah over to local Iraqi law enforcement by dividing the city up into manageable sections
Operation Safety and Security (Fahrad Al Amin)	June 2007	June 2007		Counterinsurgency: To make sure al Qaeda and the insurgents have no safe sanctuary where they can rest, refit, stage, and plan for attacks
Operation Northern Forge	June 2007	7 June 2007
Operation Northern Fury	June 2007	June 2007
Operation Cave Dweller	1 June 2007	2007	western Euphrates River valley	Security and Reconnaissance: US Marines searched and mapped all caves they found
Operation Eagle Sweep	1 June 2007	1 June 2007	Lutifiyah, northeast of, near the Karkh Oil Facility	Counterinsurgency: The searches resulted in four military-aged males being questioned, one of whom was a wanted insurgent
Operation Falkirk	1 June 2007	1 June 2007		Counterinsurgency: To locate and detain suspected terrorists in Balad with ties to the kidnapping of two U.S. Soldiers taken captive. Resulted in a sustained firefight between the insurgents and US and Iraqi Special forces. Several women and children who had been hostage for more than a month were also freed.
Operation Hermes	3 June 2007	3 June 2007	Radwaniyah	Counterinsurgency: One of the homes had an SA-7 shoulder-fired surface-to-air missile system, and two men were detained and taken for questioning about the weapon.
Operation Polar Charade	3 June 2007	3 June 2007	southwest of Rushdi Mullah	Security and Counterinsurgency: Search for 2 missing Soldiers who were abducted 12 May in Quarghulli Village
Operation Brutus	4 June 2007	4 June 2007	Iskandariyhya	Counterinsurgency: Was an air assault mission focused on capturing or denying enemy sanctuary in the area
Operation Tiger Hammer	7 June 2007	7 June 2007	Baghdad, the Adhamiyah District	Counterinsurgency: The four-hour operation netted nine detainees and 38 illegal weapons
Operation Northwestern Shoulder	12 June 2007	12 June 2007	Sagrah, Hosfa and Zawiyah	Counterinsurgency and Humanitarian: Detained 10 Iraqis, searched for weapons and insurgent activity and performed several humanitarian projects
Operation Eagle Talon	13 June 2007	13 June 2007	Rusafa	Counterinsurgency: Recovered three AK-47 magazines, one shotgun and one chemical protective mask
Operation Phantom Thunder	16 June 2007	2007	Throughout Iraq	Counterinsurgency: An operation designed to defeat extremists in Iraq
Operation Marne Torch	16 June 2007	2007	Baghdad	Security: Focused on the security belts surrounding Baghdad
Operation Nijmegen	16 June 2007	16 June 2007	Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: Netted a cell leader with ties to persons of interest in the area southwest of the city.
Operation Ardennes	17 June 2007	17 June 2007	Muwayllihah	Counterinsurgency: Yielded two suspected insurgents wanted for their potential involvement in targeting Iraqi and Coalition Forces with bombs and for their involvement in sectarian violence
Operation Chosin	17 June 2007	17 June 2007	Dura'iya	Counterinsurgency: To disrupt key insurgent networks from freedom of maneuver in the battalion's area of operation.
Operation Destroyer Strike	17 June 2007	17 June 2007	Tuwaitha, near	Counterinsurgency: Coalition forces seized multiple weapons caches
Operation Chicken Coup	17 June 2007	17 June 2007	Route Bismarck, Iraq	Counterinsurgency
Operation Castine	18 June 2007	18 June 2007	Adhamiyah	Counterinsurgency: Resulted in the capture of three suspects caught with materials used in the manufacture of car bombs
Operation Arrowhead Ripper	19 June 2007	19 June 2007	Baqouba and its surrounding areas	Counterinsurgency: A large-scale effort to eliminate al-Qaeda in Iraq terrorists
Operation Commando Eagle	21 June 2007	2007	Baghdad, southwest of	Counterinsurgency: Targeted a series of houses which local citizens indicated were being used by al-Qaeda cells to intimidate them and launch attacks against Iraqi and Coalition Forces
Operation Chicken Coup II	12 June 2007	12 June 2007	Route Bismarck, Iraq	Counterinsurgency
Operation Sledgehammer	22 June 2007	22 June 2007	Jabella
Operation Peregrine II	23 June 2007	23 June 2007	Mahmudiyah, a village outside	Counterinsurgency: Captured five members of an insurgent cell in north Babil
Operation Crazyhorse Thunder	23 June 2007	23 June 2007	Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: Seven suspects were detained for allegedly planting bombs along Route Tampa, the highway leading into Baghdad
Operation Blore Heath II	24 June 2007	24 June 2007	Al Dura'iya	Counterinsurgency: Cleared insurgent caches south of Salman Pak and southeast of Baghdad
Operation Bull Run	24 June 2007	24 June 2007	Al Dura'iya	Counterinsurgency: Part of Operation Marne Torch, the latest Coalition Force initiative to eliminate insurgent sanctuaries southeast of Baghdad
Operation Cobra Strike (2007)	25 June 2007	28 June 2007	Tibaj	Security: To establish a permanent combat outpost along with check points
Operation Council Grove II	25 June 2007	25 June 2007	Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: Detained six insurgents
Operation Golden Eagle II	27 June 2007	27 June 2007	Lutifiyah and Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: Was an early morning ground assault to prevent insurgents from creating a base of operations north of Lutifiyah
Operation Eagle Venture IV	29 June 2007	30 June 2007	between Mahmudiyah and Yusifiyah	Counterinsurgency: detained nine suspected insurgents while constructing a battle position
Battle of Donkey Island	30 June 2007	30 June 2007	outside Ramadi	Routine reconnaissance detects impending assault on Ramadi by 40 – 70 insurgents. US forces annihilate the insurgent force
Operation Eagles	July 2007	July 2007
Operation Guardian Torch	July 2007	July 2007	Arab Jabour	Counterinsurgency: Was designed to clear the area of al Qaeda and other insurgent forces
Operation Geronimo Strike II	July 2007	July 2007
Operation Justice Reach	July 2007	July 2007
Operation Nijemgen II	July 2007	July 2007
Operation Patriot Strike	July 2007	July 2007
Operation Dragon Hammer	1 July 2007	1 July 2007	Baghdad, Rashid District	Counterinsurgency: Baghdad troops detained more than 100 suspected insurgents and seized more than 200 weapons caches.
Operation Geronimo Strike	3 July 2007	3 July 2007	Kalsu's Fish Farms area	Counterinsurgency: Conducted to prevent insurgency operations and attacks
Operation Four Brothers	6 July 2007	6 July 2007	Arab Jabour	Counterinsurgency: Found money, weapons and detained numerous people for questioning
Operation Stampede 3	6 July 2007, on or about	6 July 2007, on or about		Counterinsurgency: Found several weapons caches including more than 80 mortar rounds, 10 rockets, 15 pounds of plastic explosives, several artillery rounds, fuses, blasting caps and other components to be used to make bombs
Operation Grenada	7 July 2007	7 July 2007	Babel, Northern portion	Counterinsurgency: Captured the ringleader of a cell responsible for conducting rocket and improvised explosive device attacks on the people and security forces of North Babil
Operation Safe Teach	7 July 2007	7 July 2007	Jisr Diyala	Security Operation: Task Force Marne Soldiers teamed with Iraqi Security Forces to provide security for Iraqi school children
Operation China Shop	23 June 2007	30 June 2007	North of Karmah	Counterinsurgency: Conducted in order to clear insurgents and weapons caches north of Karmah and Fallujah in areas that were previously unoccupied by Coalition Forces.
Operation China Shop II	8 July 2007	8 July 2007	North of Karmah
Operation Eastern Fury	10 July 2007	13 July 2007	Fallujah
Operation Geronimo Strike III	10 July 2007	13 July 2007	Iskandariyah, northwest of	Counterinsurgency: Conducted in order to capture members of an Al Qaeda cell wanted in connection with the kidnapping of three American Soldiers and other attacks against Iraqi and Coalition Forces
Operation Saber Guardian	10 July 2007	11 July 2007	Sherween	Counterinsurgency: Resulted in 20 al-Qaida terrorists killed, 20 detained, and two weapons caches and 12 bombs discovered
Operation Leyte Gulf	11 July 2007	11 July 2007	Mahmudiyah, south of	Counterinsurgency: A ring leader of a cell and 4 of his lieutenants responsible for conducting improvised explosive device attacks on the people and security forces of North Babil was captured
Operation Eagle Ares	12 July 2007	12 July 2007	Lutifiyah, east of	Counterinsurgency: Iraqi and U.S. Soldiers nabbed 46 men suspected of involvement with al Qaeda affiliated terror networks
Operation Waterfront	13 July 2007	13 July 2007	Al Anbar	Counterinsurgency
Operation Polar Tempest	14 July 2007	14 July 2007	al-Owesat and al-Thobat, the villages near	Counterinsurgency: Resulted in 12 men being detained for questioning on suspicion of terrorist activity.
Operation Bellicose Bastian	15 July 2007	15 July 2007		Counterinsurgency: Ten suspected insurgents were arrested
Operation Ithaca	15 July 2007	15 July 2007	Haimer, Abu Nasim, and Jamil, near the villages of	Counterinsurgency: Resulted in 29 al-Qaida gunmen killed, 23 detained, eight hostages released, two weapons caches discovered and a safe house destroyed
Operation Mawtini	15 July 2007	July 2007	Al Anbar province, western portion	Counterinsurgency: To neutralize any future attempts by insurgent Forces to re-establish a presence in key urban areas along the Euphrates River valley
Operation Punisher III	August 2007	August 2007	Al Anbar province	Counterinsurgency: Aimed at countering an insurgent surge of activity in the area, as well as disrupting the flow of weapons and other illegal items toward the urban areas. Was part of Operation Mawtini.
Operation Purple Haze	15 July 2007	15 July 2007	Baghdad, Jamiya'a neighborhood	Counterinsurgency: Discovered two caches totaling approximately 700 lb of homemade explosives
Operation Marne Avalanche	16 July 2007	2007	Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: An offensive operation aimed at stopping southern Baghdad from being used as a safe haven and preventing the movement of weapons, munitions and insurgents into Baghdad
Operation Ameliyet	17 July 2007	17 July 2007	Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: No weapons were found, but Soldiers and police officers learned there had been holes dug where weapons may have been stored previously
Operation Iraqi Home Protector	22 July 2007	22 July 2007	Riyadh	Peacekeeping
Operation Olympus	22 July 2007	22 July 2007	Anbakia	Counterinsurgency: Opened routes and cleared insurgents
Operation Iraqi Heart	23 July 2007	23 July 2007	Amman, Jordan	Humanitarian Operation: An Iraqi child received an operation in Amman, Jordan, to correct a heart defect known as Tetralogy of Fallot
Operation Rogue Thunder	24 July 2007	24 July 2007	Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: Outpost Established, Cache Discovered
Operation Iron Blitz	26 July 2007	26 July 2007	Baghdad, Northwest of	Counterinsurgency: Captured 25 suspected insurgents
Operation Woodshed	26 July 2007	26 July 2007	Samood Village, an area near Turki Village	Counterinsurgency: Killed 11 terrorists and detained 13 suspected terrorists
Operation Rogue Stomp	29 July 2007	30 July 2007	Baghdad, the Jamia Section	Counterinsurgency
Operation Pegasus Bridge	30 July 2007	5 August 2007	Al Anbar Province	Counterinsurgency: Numerous weapons caches, one of which consisted of 11 tons of ammonium nitrate, are among operational highlights. Dozens of enemy munitions, homemade explosives (HME) and rigged-to-blow Bombs were also uncovered and destroyed in place.
Operation Jalil	31 July 2007	August 2007	Samarra	Counterinsurgency: More than 80 suspected terrorists have been detained
Operation New Blue	July 2007	July 2007	throughout Iraq	Security: Put residents in police stations to guard their own communities
Operation Wickersham II	August 2007	August 2007		Counterinsurgency
Operation Wickersham	1 August 2007	2 August 2007	Baqouba, south of	Counterinsurgency: Was to clear an area used by al-Qaeda in Iraq to launch mortars into Baqouba. Named after the lead intelligence analyst for the Iraq Survey Group's Combined Media Processing Center, Adam Wickersham-US Army, who was injured in 2004 near Baqouba from a bomb.
Operation Winston-Salem	1 August 2007	1 August 2007	Baghdad, the Al Amin Section	Counterinsurgency: Captured four suspected insurgents and recovered materials for making bombs
Operation Firecracker	7 August 2007	August 2007	the western Yarmouk neighborhood, Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: The operation was launched to seek out a suspected bomb-cell in the area.
Operation Hoplite	4 August 2007	7 August 2007	Had Maksar	Counterinsurgency: During the operation, two bombs were discovered in homes and destroyed; two weapons caches were discovered; four roadside bombs were discovered and reduced; and one al-Qaida vehicle was destroyed.
Operation William Wallace	8 August 2007	8 August 2007	Abu Tina	Counterinsurgency: To destroy al-Qaeda elements in the Abu Tina area
Operation Banzeen	August 2007	August 2007	Baghdad	Law enforcement: An effort to stop anyone affiliated with illegal militias from taking gasoline and then selling it on the black market.
Operation Lightning Hammer	13 August 2007	2007	Diyala River Valley	Counterinsurgency: A large-scale offensive to defeat al-Qaeda and other terrorist cells seeking safe haven. Was part of Operation Phantom Strike.
Operation Phantom Strike	13 August 2007	2007	throughout Iraq	Counterinsurgency: To eliminate remaining elements of AQI and other extremist groups, preventing them from causing further terrorism and inciting sectarian violence. Additionally, it will intensify pressure on extremist networks across the entire theater.
Operation Police Victory	2007	2007		Objective:to force Al-Qaeda out of the town hit. The operation was completed by Master sergeant Martin Moore and the 5th Special Forces group.
Operation Pericles	15 August 2007	15 August 2007	Diyala River province	Counterinsurgency: The object of the operations was to sweep insurgents from the villages and palm groves of the province.
Operation Snake River	15 August 2007	15 August 2007	Hawr Rajab region	Counterinsurgency
Operation Marne Husky	16 August 2007	16 September 2007	Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: An aviation-based combat offensive targeting Sunni and Shiia military safe havens and weapons smugglers in the southern belts of Baghdad. The 3,900 U.S. troops in the area are focusing on choking the flow of Iranian-supplied bombs and weapons reaching the capital city.
Operation Chesterfield	16 August 2007	16 August 2007	New Baghdad District	Counterinsurgency: Captured one suspected insurgent and recovered a weapons cache including recovering two AK-47s, two pistols and 900,000 Iraqi dinar.
Operation Little Man Brief	17 August 2007	17 August 2007	Baghdad	Counterinsurgency
Operation Dragon Fox	August 2007	August 2007	Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: Found several Weapons caches
Operation Crimson Shogun	20 August 2007	20 August 2007	the Owesat and Fetoah areas, along the Euphrates River	Counterinsurgency: Thirteen men were detained for further questioning, one of whom was on the battalion’s list of persons of interest. His brother was also detained, and was found by the Soldiers of Company A disguised as a pregnant woman in an attempt to avoid capture.
Operation Nijmegen II	23 August 2007	23 August 2007	Diyarah, north of	Counterinsurgency: 16 suspected members of a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device cell, with suspected links to al-Qaeda, were detained.
Operation Alabama	23 August 2007	23 August 2007	near Baghdad ?	Counterinsurgency
Operation Alaska	24 August 2007	25 August 2007	near Baghdad ?	Counterinsurgency
Operation Falcon Fury II	August 2007	August 2007	Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: Was an air assault mission conducted in support of Operation Marne Husky
Battle of Karbala	27 August 2007	August 2007	Karbala	Battle:
Operation Combined Justice	August 2007	August 2007		Counterinsurgency
Operation Powerline	25 August 2007	25 August 2007	throughout Iraq	Counterinsurgency: An operation to survey Iraq for downed power lines and watching for anyone violating the stand-off distance laws.
Operation Church	27 August 2007	27 August 2007	Gobia	Counterinsurgency: Netted several detainees, three caches containing 150 lb of home-made explosives, two 130 mm rounds, a ZU-23 with 2,000 rounds, a rocket-propelled grenade with eight rounds, a PKC, and seven AK-47s.
Operation Gecko	28 August 2007	28 August 2007	Jurf as Sakhr	Counterinsurgency: Tips from concerned citizens led Iraqi Coalition Forces to identify and destroy an enemy safehouse and discover a weapons cache.
Operation Street Sweeper II	28 September 2007	30 August 2007	Habbaniyah, outside of	Counterinsurgency: To rid the area of insurgents and their deadly tools.
Operation Eagle Chickmauga	1 September 2007	1 September 2007	Mahmudiyah	Counterinsurgency: 16 suspected insurgents were detained.
Operation Hit and Run	1 September 2007	1 September 2007	near Hawr Rajab	Counterinsurgency: Detained eight suspected al-Qaeda members and confiscated four AK-47 assault rifles
Operation Comanche Swarm III	2 September 2007	2 September 2007	Baghdad, East of	Counterinsurgency: Detained three people and seized a large cache of weapons
Operation Gator Inn	2 September 2007	2 September 2007	near Patrol Base Murray	Counterinsurgency: Discovered a weapons cache containing three AK-47 assault rifles, 14 mortar primers, six magazine carriers and 24 magazines.
Operation K	2 September 2007	2 September 2007	Baghdad, East of	Counterinsurgency
Operation Black Shark	3 September 2007	3 September 2007	Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: The operation, carried out by Soldiers of Company D, 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, was part of the continuous effort to sweep out insurgent strongholds. Soldiers also recovered two AK-47 assault rifles, one magazine and 707,000 Iraqi dinar, equal to about $600.
Operation Lightning Hammer II	5 September 2007	5 September 2007	throughout Iraq	Counterinsurgency: Search for alqaeda members throughout Iraq.
Operation Tuwaitha Sunrise	September 2007	September 2007	Tuwaitha, southeast of Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: To rid a major road of Bombs
Operation Wickersham III	5 September 2007	5 September 2007	Diyala province	Counterinsurgency: The operation, designed to remove al-Qaeda influence south of Buhriz, resulted in the discovery of three weapons caches and five bombs. Four detainees were located in the vicinity of a cache and were transferred to a facility for further questioning.
Operation Justice League	6 September 2007	6 September 2007	Khan Bani Sa'ad	Counterinsurgency: To drive Al-Qaeda out of the area.
Operation Rock Hammer	7 September 2007	7 September 2007	Baqouba, South of	Counterinsurgency: Was conducted in farmland and palm groves on the Diyala River, resulted in the discovery of 11 al Qaeda in Iraq weapons caches.
Operation Falcon Fury	10 September 2007	10 September 2007	Baghdad, south of	Counterinsurgency: Was an air assault mission that yielded three suspected militants who were detained after they were discovered with explosives.
Operation Tacoma III	10 September 2007	10 September 2007	New Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: The operation, carried out by Soldiers of Company C, 2nd Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, resulted in the recovery of two explosively formed penetrators, eight hand grenades, one rocket, 218 rounds of ammunition, three mortars and three rolls of wire.
Operation Greywolf Hammer II	2007	2007		Counterinsurgency
Operation Gun Barrel City	2007	2007		Counterinsurgency
Operation California	12 September 2007	12 September 2007	Near Mahmudiyah	Counterinsurgency
Operation Viking Clampdown III	15 September 2007	15 September 2007		Counterinsurgency
Operation Arizona	15 September 2007	15 September 2007		Counterinsurgency
Operation Dragon Talon II	17 September 2007	17 September 2007	Baghdad	Counterinsurgency: Captured 2 individuals suspected of anti-Coalition activities and the confiscation of several weapons caches.
Operation Marne Torch II	September 2007	September 2007		Counterinsurgency
Operation Bethel	19 September 2007	19 September 2007	Hawr Rajab	Counterinsurgency: Detained insurgent suspects and destroyed weapons
Operation Lions Paw	September 2007	September 2007	throughout Iraq	Humanitarian: The release of 50 to 75 Iraqi detainies each day during Ramadan
Operation Viking Snatch	20 September 2007	20 September 2007	Sheik Hammad Village, near	Counterinsurgency: A weapons smuggler was detained and a cache of weapons was discovered containing two AK-47s, four magazines and two pistols with two magazines
Operation Gecko III A	21 September 2007	21 September 2007	Jurf As Sukhr	Counterinsurgency: A weapons cache was also discovered during the operation which contained two hand grenades, one 105 mm artillery round, one 81 mm mortar round, one PKC machine gun, one Dragunov sniper rifle, one Dushka heavy machine gun, three AK-47 assault rifles, two ammunition vests and other paraphernalia. The cache was destroyed on the scene.
Operation Bear	29 September 2007	29 September 2007	Baqouba	Counterinsurgency: An operation designed to look for weapons caches and insurgents.
Operation Gold Digger	29 September 2007	29 September 2007	Sheik Jamil	Counterinsurgency: Searched for weapons caches.
Operation Anchorage	30 September 2007	30 September 2007	east of FOB Falcon	Counterinsurgency: Discovered weapons and detained several suspected insurgents
Operation Hawaii II	3 October 2007	4 October 2007	Near Mahmudiyah	Counterinsurgency: searching weapons caches.
Operation Rock Drill	5 October 2007	5 October 2007	Muradiyah	Counterinsurgency: Discovered a large weapons cache in the village cemetery and detained two men.
Operation Eagle Shiloh III	6 October 2007	6 October 2007	Said Abdulla Corridor, west of Mahmudiyah	Counterinsurgency: Detained 17 suspected insurgents.
Operation Elfin Cove	October 2007	October 2007		Counterinsurgency
Operation Belleau Wood	October 2007	October 2007		Counterinsurgency
Operation Bell Hurriyah (Enjoy Freedom)	October 2007	October 2007		Counterinsurgency
Operation Gecko IIIB	October 2007	October 2007	throughout Iraq	Counterinsurgency: Search for weapons caches and suspected insurgents.
Operation Bone Breaker	15 October 2007	15 October 2007	southeast Baqouba	Counterinsurgency: Captured one large weapons cache containing assorted weapons and ammunition, as well as two smaller caches containing home-made explosives.
Operation Ohio II	17 October 2007	17 October 2007	Near Mahmudiyah	Counterinsurgency: searching weapons caches. Some 60mm and 120mm Mortar rounds were found and destroyed by bomb teams.
Operation Kentucky	20 October 2007	20 October 2007	Near Mahmudiyah	Counterinsurgency: searching weapons caches.
Operation Hawaii III	23 October 2007	24 October 2007	Near Mahmudiyah	Counterinsurgency: searching weapons caches.
Operation Montana II	12 November 2007	13 November 2007	Near Mahmudiyah	Counterinsurgency: searching weapons caches with Iraqi Forces.
Operation Iron Reaper	27 November 2007	December 2007	Northern Iraq	Counter Insurgency: To pursue al-Qaeda in Iraq and extremist elements from the region.

2008

See also: 2008 and 2008 in Iraq

Battle/Operation name	From date	To date	Location	Purpose/Result
Operation Oklahoma	8 January 2008	9 February 2008	Near Mahmudiyah?	clearing houses.
Operation Marne Thunderbolt	January 2008	15 February 2008	southeast of Baghdad	Security: Focused on pursuing the enemy and clearing al-Qaeda safe havens. Transitioned to Operation Marne Grand Slam in February 2008.
Operation Rock Reaper	January 2008	2008	west of Baquba, Iraq	Counter Insurgency: Effort to clear Al-Qaeda strongholds
Operation Phantom Phoenix	8 January 2008	2008	southeast of Baghdad, Northern Iraq	Security: Focused on pursuing the enemy and clearing al-Qaeda safe havens
Operation Raider Harvest	8 January 2008	2008	southeast of Baghdad, Northern Iraq	Security: A sub operation of Operation Iron Harvest.
Operation Iron Harvest	9 January 2008	2008	Northern Iraq	Counter Insurgency: To pursue al-Qaeda in Iraq and extremist elements from the region. A sub operation of the corps-level offensive Operation Phantom Phoenix
Operation Marne Grand Slam	15 February 2008	15 March 2008	southeast of Baghdad	Security: Focused on pursuing the enemy and clearing al-Qaeda safe havens. Transitioned to Operation Marne Rugged in March 2008.
Operation Marne Rugged	15 March 2008	2009	southeast of Baghdad	Security: Focused on pursuing the enemy and clearing al-Qaeda safe havens.
Operation Sawlat al-Fursan (Charge of the Knights)	24 March 2008	2009	al Qurnah, Iraq	Counter Insurgency: Targeting criminal elements by the Iraqi Army and Iraqi Security Forces
Operation Estonia	29 March 2008	30 March 2008	the cities of Hamza and Hashmiyah, Iraq	Counter Insurgency: detained numerous criminals and found two caches
Operation Manchu Harvest III (Salah ad Din)	4 April 2008	2008	Salah ad Din Province, Iraq	Counter Insurgency: discovered a large weapons cache
Operation Marne Piledriver	15 April 2008	2008	the Mahmudiyah area	Peacekeeping and Counterinsurgency: Purpose was to combat insurgency and stimulate economic growth and development throughout the Mahmudiyah Qada
Operation Restore Peace VI	18 May 2008	18 May 2008	Forward Operating Base McHenry, Iraq	Counter Insurgency: To reconcile with combatants. Reported a 90% drop in violence in certain areas.
Operation Lions Roar	19 May 2008	19 May 2008	the Younis al-Sabawi neighborhood of Mosul, Iraq	Counter Insurgency: Discovered a cache consisted of more than 100 mortar rounds, more than 100 mortar fuses, two mortar tubes, two mortar bipods, one suicide vest, two rockets and eight mines.
Operation Balad Musalahah	22 May 2008	2008	Balad area	Counter Insurgency: Allowing reconciliation of insurgents.
Operation Siegfried Line	24 May 2008	24 May 2008	southern Baghdad, Iraq	Counter Insurgency: detained numerous suspected criminals in the Bayaa community
Operation Gravel Dump	28 May 2008	28 May 2008	Karma, Iraq	Counter Insurgency: Joint USMC/Iraqi Army search of gravel trucks for smuggled weapons.
Operation Spring Break	May 2008	May 2008	Lake Tharthar, Iraq	Counter Insurgency: 4 day joint operation between U.S. Marines and Iraqi Army scouts.
Operation al Salam, (Peace)	20 May 2008	2009	Sadr City, Iraq	Counter Insurgency
Operation Lion Hunt	6 June 2008	6 June 2008	Ninewah province, Iraq	Counter Insurgency: the first unilateral Iraqi-led aerial operation conducted by the 11th brigade, 3rd Iraqi Army division.
Operation New Town	10 June 2008	10 June 2008	Shakriyah, Iraq	Counter Insurgency: an air assault census mission conducted by the 22nd brigade, 6th Iraqi Army division
Operation Iron Roundup II	2008	6 July 2008	provinces north of Baghdad—Diyala, Salah ad Din, Kirkuk and Ninewa	Counter Insurgency: discovered weapons caches and detained three suspected terrorists
Operation Lions Paw	2008	2008	throughout Iraq	Counter Insurgency:During the Ramadan month, between fifty and seventy Iraqis will be released from U.S. detention centers in Iraq each day
Operation Defeat Al Qaeda in the North	2008	2008	Anbar Province, Salah Ad Din Province, Ninewa Province	Counter Insurgency
Operation Iron Pursuit	29 July 2008	11 August 2008	Diyalah province	Counter Insurgency
Operation Eagle North	8 August 2008	8 August 2008	Abu Osage Village of the Sa'id Abdullah Corridor	Counter Insurgency: to find and detain suspected criminals throughout the area
Operation Monmouth	27 August 2008	27 August 2008	Habbash Village	Counter Insurgency: search for weapon caches and suspected criminals
Operation Viper Pursuit	1 August 2008	30 August 2008	the Sulayman Bak area	Counter Insurgency: to search for insurgent activity

2009

See also: 2009 and 2009 in Iraq

Battle/Operation name	From date	To date	Location	Purpose/Result
Operation Iron Gator	14 January 2009	2009	Salman Pak	Security and Humanitarian: A series of projects totaling $2 million to improve the security and infrastructure of Salman Pak, southeast of Baghdad.
Operation Goodwill	23 January 2009	2009	Maysan province	Humanitarian: distribution of food, toys and medical supplies to poor Iraqis in the rural villages of Maysan province, to include the villages of Amarah and Abu Romanah.
Operation Wolf Pursuit	February 2009	2009	Diyala Province	Operation Wolf Pursuit was a joint US and Iraqi operation aimed at targeting insurgents in rural areas of Diyala Province, and the rural southern area of Balad Ruz specifically. Coalition and Iraqi Security Forces intended to enter rural areas, clear them of insurgents, and then build combat outposts to maintain security and oversee the development of the rural areas.
Operation New Hope	21 February 2009	2009	Mosul	Operation New Hope was a military offensive with joint US and Iraqi participation that began on 21 February 2009. The operation's objective was to degrade Al-Qaeda in Iraq's capabilities in Mosul, the capital of the northern province of Ninewah. It also intended to follow up on arrest warrants, carry out search-and-raid operations in parts of Mosul, and reinforce the presence of security forces. In the first evening hours of the offensive, 84 suspects were arrested on suspicion of involvement in terrorism.
Operation Ninewa Resolve	14 April 2009	2009	Neighborhoods in Ninewa	Operation Ninewa Resolve was a subset of Operation New Hope. As part of the operation, Coalition and Iraqi forces partnered to clear insurgents from neighborhoods in Ninewa's capital city of Mosul. After the neighborhood was cleared, a holding force was put into place to prevent the return of insurgents. Once the neighborhood was secured, the holding force began quick-impact projects to employ Iraqis and spur economic development and reconstruction.
Operation Glad Tidings of Benevolence II	2009	2009		The operation consisted of clearing areas in search of weapons caches, checking identification for known criminals and bringing humanitarian assistance to local communities.
Operation Legion Pursuit II	2009	2009	Diyala Province	The top three key tasks of Legion Pursuit II were to project and sustain Iraqi Security and Coalition forces in the villages of Abu Bakr and Abu Awad, Diyala Province, Iraq and to conduct a detailed census of the towns and to provide humanitarian assistance to bolster ISF and local national relations.

2010

See also: 2010 and 2010 in Iraq

Battle/Operation name	From date	To date	Location	Purpose/Result
Operation New Dawn	August 2010	18 December 2011	Iraq	Umbrella term for U.S. operations in Iraq after August 2010.
Battle of the Palm Grove	10 September 2010	13 September 2010	Hudaidy, Diyala, Iraq	Iraqi police and army supported by American trainers engaged in a four-day indecisive engagement with insurgents.

2011

See also: 2011 and 2011 in Iraq

Battle/Operation name	From date	To date	Location	Purpose/Result
Operation New Dawn	August 2010	18 December 2011	Iraq	Umbrella term for U.S. operations in Iraq after August 2010.

See also

• Casualties of the Iraq War
• Civil war in Iraq (2006–07)
• Iraqi insurgency
• Task Force ODIN
• United States casualties of war

Sources

Iraqi sources

• Iraq Diaries – Iraqis writing about their experiences of war.
• The Ground Truth Project – A series of exclusive, in-depth interviews with Iraqis, aid workers, military personnel and others who have spent significant time on-the-ground in Iraq.
• What Iraqis Think – A compilation of the latest polls and blogs coming out of Iraq.

Casualties

(additional links not found in Casualties links section)

• "Iraqi Civilian Deaths Increase Dramatically After Invasion" Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, 28 October 2004.
• "One-Day Toll in Iraq Combat Is Highest for U.S. in Months", Washington Post, 19 October 2006.
• U.S. Military Personnel Wounded in Iraq & Afghanistan: A Running Log.
• Moving a Nation to Care: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and America's Returning Troops by Ilona Meagher, Introduction by Penny Coleman, Foreword by Robert Roerich, M.D.

Combat operations related

• "Aerial Propaganda Leaflet Database". Psywar.org, 6 November 2005. (ed. Iraq War PSYOP leaflets and posters)

News

• Electronic Iraq: Daily news and analysis from Iraq with a special focus on the Iraqi experience of war.
• News from Iraq: Aggregated news on the war, including politics and economics.
• The Struggle for Iraq: BBC Best Link: All the latest news, analysis and images from Iraq.

External links

• High resolution maps of Iraq.
• National Force Iraq Website
• Global security
• Multi National Corps-Iraq
• Defense America
• US Army 1st Division website
• DVIDS Website
• United States Army Website
• Related to Ivy Blizzard:
  • Central Command Press Release
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