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1 Multi-National Force - Iraq 28 Nov 2004
Operation Al Fajr Roll Up On 7 November 2004, Iraqi Security Forces and Coalition Forces launched Operation AL FAJR, entering the city of Fallujah in order to liberate it from insurgents. The following series of vignettes and storyboards detail the atrocities, weapons caches, and other instances of insurgent activities that took place in Fallujah and uncovered by Iraqi and Coalition forces while clearing the city. This compilation chronicles these events. (Note: These slides are accurate as of the date annotated and are subject to change as more details are determined from operations in theater) Multi-National Force - Iraq 28 Nov 2004 (Note: These slides are accurate as of the date annotated and are subject to change as more details are determined from operations in theater)

2 Fallujah Facts Based upon IMEF Reporting
Total Number Mosques / Prayer Centers in Fallujah 133 Mosques Used as Fighting Positions / Weapons Caches 26 Hospitals Used as Fighting Positions 3 Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device / Improvised Explosive Device Factories Hostage / Torture Locations 8 Major Weapons Storage Areas in City 354 Cases of Foreign Fighter Involvement 24 Fallujah Urban Area Roughly 20 Sq Kilometers In Size Average Number of Fallujah City Blocks = 1000 Of the 133 recognized mosques in Fallujah, at least 66 contained significant weapons caches and/or AIF fighting positions. From July to October, an average of 772 IEDs per month were found &/or detonated nationwide have been found and detonated in Fallujah alone. From June to October, an average of 103 weapons caches per month were found nationwide have been found in Fallujah alone. 26 IED/VBIED Factories were found. 8 hostage houses/torture chambers were found. 24 separate cases demonstrate direct evidence of foreign fighter involvement. There are currently 28 third country nationals confirmed in detention; 6 – Egyptian, 6 – Syrian, 3 – Saudi Arabian, 2 – Jordanian, 1 – Libyan, 1 – Kurd, 2 – Turkmen, 1 – Yugoslavian, 1 – British, 3 – Sudanese, 1 – Palestinian, 1 – Tunisian.

3 Mosques as Fighting Positions and Weapons Caches

4 Mosques exploited by AIF
Total = 26 mosques Red w/ purple = Multiple uses Blue = Small arms fire Yellow = Command and Control node Sniper = Sniper Weapons cache = Weapons cache

5 FALLUJAH VIGNETTE #5 - Mosque Desecration
Mosque as a Fighting Position and Weapons Cache #1 - Part 1 The Hadhrah Al-Muhammdaiyah Mosque was desecrated by insurgents Insurgents used the mosque: As a fighting position To store weapons Weapons found include: AK47s and other automatic/assault weapons RPGs Bomb making equipment Insurgents used mosques throughout Fallujah to carry out their crimes Insurgents endanger Iraqi worshippers through their heinous acts

6 Mosque as a Fighting Position and Weapons Cache #1 - Part 3
Where: Hadhrah Al-Muhammdaiyah Mosque in Fallujah When: Discovered during Operation Al Fajr - Nov 10, 04 What: Weapons staged for military operations Who: Iraqi Security Forces supported by Multi-National Forces Under international law the improper use of privileged buildings to include churches and mosques, is a war crime

7 Mosque as a Fighting Position and Weapons Cache #2 - Part 1
Where: Fallujah Mosque When: 10 Nov 04 What: Weapons staged for military operations Who: Discovered by Iraqi Security Forces supported by Multi-National Forces Mosques used for military purposes lose protected status according to the Law of War

8 Mosque as a Fighting Position and Weapons Cache #2 - Part 2
Where: Fallujah Mosque When: 10 Nov 04 What: Weapons staged for military operations Who: Discovered by Iraqi Security Forces supported by Multi-National Forces Iraqi Emergency Response Unit discovered several rifles and a bomb vest in mosque

9 Cemetery as a Fighting Position and Weapons Cache - Part 1
Where: Fallujah Cemetery When: 11 Nov 04 What: Weapons staged for military operations Who: Discovered by Iraqi Security Forces supported by Multi-National Forces Cemeteries used for military purposes lose protected status according to the Law of War

10 Cemetery as a Fighting Position and Weapons Cache - Part 2
Where: Fallujah Cemetery When: 11 Nov 04 What: Weapons staged for military operations Who: Discovered by Iraqi Security Forces supported by Multi-National Forces Pictures: AK-47s, 7.62mm ammunition in boxes, RPG rounds Cemeteries used for military purposes lose protected status according to the Law of War

11 Mosque as a Fighting Position and Weapons Cache - Ar Ramadi - Part 1
Where: Bediyah Al Samawat Mosque, Ar Ramadi When: 4 Nov 04 What: Weapons staged for military operations Who: Discovered by Iraqi Security Forces supported by Multi-National Forces Using mosques as a storage facility for military equipment or weapons or as a fortress to initiate attacks, causes the mosque to lose its protected status under the Law of War

12 Mosque as a Fighting Position and Weapons Cache - Ar Ramadi - Part 2
Where: Bediyah Al Samawat Mosque, Ar Ramadi When: 4 Nov 04 What: Weapons staged for military operations Who: Discovered by Iraqi Security Forces supported by Multi-National Forces Left picture: weapons cache in yard of the mosque Right pictures: IED materials buried in the yard of the mosque

13 Mosque as a Fighting Position and Weapons Cache - Ar Ramadi - Part 3
Where: Bediyah Al Samawat Mosque, Ar Ramadi When: 4 Nov 04 What: Weapons staged for military operations Who: Discovered by Iraqi Security Forces supported by Multi-National Forces Left picture: IED bomb making materials found in the mosque Right picture: Spools of detonation cord found inside bags of rice Under international law the improper use of privileged buildings to include churches and mosques, is a war crime

14 FALLUJAH VIGNETTE #10 Mosque Weapons Cache Insurgents used the Said Ibn Ab Waqas Mosque as a weapons and ammunition cache The weapons and munitions cache found in the mosque is one of the largest found to date in Fallujah The insurgents also used an ice cream truck to store IED making materials Insurgents have routinely violated the sanctity of mosques for their evil purposes Weapons and other items found include: 155 mm projectiles Cases of ammunition RPGs IED making materials

15 Mosque as a Fighting Position and Weapons Cache #3 - Part 2
Where: Said Ibn Ab Waqas Mosque in Hey Al Shorta District of Fallujah When: 22 Nov 04 What: Weapons staged for military operations Who: Discovered by Iraqi Security Forces supported by Multi-National Forces Upper left picture: RPG under couch Upper right picture: Bag of grenades Lower left picture: Weapons hidden under couch Lower right picture: Weapons hidden in the corner under bedding

16 Mosque as a Fighting Position and Weapons Cache #3 - Part 3
Where: Said Ibn Ab Waqas Mosque in Hey Al Shorta District of Fallujah When: 22 Nov 04 What: Weapons staged for military operations Who: Discovered by Iraqi Security Forces supported by Multi-National Forces Upper left picture: IED-making materials, switches, and battery pack Lower left picture: Bag of electrical blasting caps and fuses Right picture: V

17 Mosque as a Fighting Position and Weapons Cache #3 - Part 4
Where: Said Ibn Ab Waqas Mosque in Hey Al Shorta District of Fallujah When: 22 Nov 04 What: Weapons staged for military operations Who: Discovered by Iraqi Security Forces supported by Multi-National Forces Picture: This shed, used to house the A/C unit for the mosque was piled high with munitions and weapons

18 Mosque as a Fighting Position and Weapons Cache #3 - Part 5
Where: Said Ibn Ab Waqas Mosque in Fallujah When: 22 Nov 04 What: Weapons staged for military operations Who: Discovered by Iraqi Security Forces supported by Multi-National Forces Photo: Ice cream truck located on the back side of the compound. Minaret in background.

19 Mosque as a Fighting Position and Weapons Cache #3 - Part 6
Where: Said Ibn Ab Waqas Mosque in Hey Al Shorta District of Fallujah When: 22 Nov 04 What: Weapons staged for military operations Who: Discovered by Iraqi Security Forces supported by Multi-National Forces Photos: Weapons and munitions found inside the Ice Cream Truck

20 Mosque as a Fighting Position and Weapons Cache
Items found: The exploitation of the mosque revealed one of the largest weapons and munitions cache’s exploited to date. There were weapons and/or munitions found in all buildings within the mosque compound to include a rectory, which is the Imam’s sleeping quarters and office space. Buildings within the mosque compound contained munitions and ordinance to include: AT mines, 155mm projectiles, a large covered weapon system believed to be a 12.5mm machinegun. (1) RPG and (2) 60mm mortars (5) additional RPG 7’s, (1) PKC machinegun, (2) RPK machineguns, IED making material, (3) AKM’s, (1) Egyptian made H&K G3 knockoff, (1) 32 caliber pistol w/ (3) magazines loaded, a brand new Draganov scope, grenades, and ammunition too abundant to mention in this presentation. A 57mm Recoilless Rifle in excellent condition, along with a large cache of ammunition still packed in its manufacturer’s containers. An Anti-Aircraft weapon, possibly a ZSU 23-2. Mosque as a Fighting Position and Weapons Cache #3 - Part 7 Items found: The exploitation of the mosque revealed one of the largest weapons and munitions cache’s exploited to date. There were weapons and/or munitions found in all buildings within the mosque compound to include a rectory, which is the Imam’s sleeping quarters and office space. Buildings within the mosque compound contained munitions and ordinance to include: AT mines, 155mm projectiles, a large covered weapon system believed to be a 12.5mm machinegun. (1) RPG and (2) 60mm mortars (5) additional RPG 7’s, (1) PKC machinegun, (2) RPK machineguns, IED making material, (3) AKM’s, (1) Egyptian made H&K G3 knockoff, (1) 32 caliber pistol w/ (3) magazines loaded, a brand new Draganov scope, grenades, and ammunition too abundant to mention in this presentation. A 57mm Recoilless Rifle in excellent condition, along with a large cache of ammunition still packed in its manufacturer’s containers. An Anti-Aircraft weapon, possibly a ZSU 23-2.

21 Items found continued:
(1) RPG-7, (1) 12.5mm machinegun (broken down) and loose ammunition. Small shed that housed the A/C unit for the mosque, with so much ordinance and munitions wedged into the shed, the decision was made not to unload it for fear of booby traps. Also, just outside the shed was a bag of rockets. (5) additional RPG 7’s, (1) PKC machinegun, (2) RPK machineguns, IED making material, (3) AKM’s, (1) Egyptian made H&K G3 knockoff, (1) 32 caliber pistol w/ (3) magazines loaded, a brand new Draganov scope, grenades, and ammunition too abundant to mention in this presentation. Imam’s room also contained documents detailing interrogation notes. Ice Cream contained PE-4 explosive, Anti-Tank mines, RPG rounds, AK-47’s, RPK machineguns, gas masks, grenades, 120mm mortar rounds, rockets and other munitions and ordinance. In an ISO shipping container were substantial caches of weapons and munitions. Mosque as a Fighting Position and Weapons Cache #3 - Part 8 Items found continued: (1) RPG-7, (1) 12.5mm machinegun (broken down) and loose ammunition. Small shed that housed the A/C unit for the mosque, with so much ordinance and munitions wedged into the shed, the decision was made not to unload it for fear of booby traps. Also, just outside the shed was a bag of rockets. (5) additional RPG 7’s, (1) PKC machinegun, (2) RPK machineguns, IED making material, (3) AKM’s, (1) Egyptian made H&K G3 knockoff, (1) 32 caliber pistol w/ (3) magazines loaded, a brand new Draganov scope, grenades, and ammunition too abundant to mention in this presentation. Imam’s room also contained documents detailing interrogation notes. Ice Cream contained PE-4 explosive, Anti-Tank mines, RPG rounds, AK-47’s, RPK machineguns, gas masks, grenades, 120mm mortar rounds, rockets and other munitions and ordinance. In an ISO shipping container were substantial caches of weapons and munitions.

22 Improvised Explosive Device Factories

23 IED/VBIED Factories Total # 24 IED Total # 2 VBIED Red = IED factories Green = VBIED factories

24 IED Evidence - Part 1 Where: Central Jolan District of Fallujah When: During Operation Al Fajr - Nov 14, 04 What: Insurgent IED factory Who: Discovered by Iraqi Security Forces supported by Multi-National Forces Picture: Entrance to the IED factory, facing North up the alley

25 IED Evidence - Part 2 Where: Central Jolan District of Fallujah When: During Operation Al Fajr - Nov 14, 04 What: Insurgent IED factory Who: Discovered by Iraqi Security Forces supported by Multi-National Forces Pictures: This almost complete IED was found just inside the doorway when entering the room. The IED under construction appeared to be a type of padded armrest similar to those found in local Iraqi vehicles. The ISF captured IED/VBIED making materials, the insurgents principle instrument of attack on innocent civilians

26 IED Evidence - Part 3 Where: Central Jolan District of Fallujah When: During Operation Al Fajr - Nov 14, 04 What: Insurgent IED factory Who: Discovered by Iraqi Security Forces supported by Multi-National Forces Upper left picture: The tackle box contained transistors, diodes and switches used in the construction of circuit boards. Upper right picture: These two circuit boards are in various stages of construction. Bottom pictures: These small plastic boxes had already been wired for their intended purpose

27 IED Evidence - Part 4 Where: Central Jolan District of Fallujah When: During Operation Al Fajr - Nov 14, 04 What: Insurgent IED factory Who: Discovered by Iraqi Security Forces supported by Multi-National Forces Left picture: Different types of radios as remote triggering devices for future IED’s. Right picture: This box contained an Improved Thermal Battery for an SA-7 shoulder-fired missile as well as two additional handheld radios The material used to create IED munitions do not discriminate between killing ISF soldiers or innocent children

28 IED Factory - Part 1 Where: Near the Shaki Mahmud Mosque, Western Fallujah When: 14 Nov 04, during Operation Al Fajr What: IED materials Who: Iraqi Security Forces supported by Multi-National Forces

29 IED Factory - Part 2 Where: Near the Shaki Mahmud Mosque, Western Fallujah When: 14 Nov 04, during Operation Al Fajr What: IED materials Who: Iraqi Security Forces supported by Multi-National Forces Pictures: PE-4A (plastic explosives) were found with cylinders of TNT

30 IED Factory - Part 3 Where: Near the Shaki Mahmud Mosque, Western Fallujah When: 14 Nov 04, during Operation Al Fajr What: IED materials Who: Iraqi Security Forces supported by Multi-National Forces Upper left picture: Cell phones Lower left picture: Electronic components Right picture: Miscellaneous IED-making materials

31 IED Factory - Part 4 Where: Near the Shaki Mahmud Mosque, Western Fallujah When: 14 Nov 04, during Operation Al Fajr What: IED materials Who: Iraqi Security Forces supported by Multi-National Forces Left picture: Milan missile, 122mm rocket and assembled homemade missile launchers Upper right picture: Wooden handles for homemade shoulder fired missiles Lower right picture: Pre-cut tubes for shoulder fired missiles

32 IED Factory - Part 5 Where: Near the Shaki Mahmud Mosque, Western Fallujah When: 14 Nov 04, during Operation Al Fajr What: IED materials Who: Iraqi Security Forces supported by Multi-National Forces Handheld radios and transceivers

33 IED Factory - Part 6 Where: Near the Shaki Mahmud Mosque, Western Fallujah When: 14 Nov 04, during Operation Al Fajr What: IED materials Who: Iraqi Security Forces supported by Multi- National Forces Upper left picture: 120mm and 72mm rockets Lower left picture: Approximately 60lbs of TNT Right picture: Rocket Propelled Grenades

34 FALLUJAH VIGNETTE IED Factories Insurgents using residential homes to store weapons and build IEDs. One home up for sale used to plan attacks against Iraqi civilians This house was located near the Shaki Mahmud Mosque from which insurgents fought Inset pictures: Top: A hidden room reveals weapons cache and bomb factory. Other rooms contain additional caches to include: RPG rounds TOW missile Computer equipment Bottom: Entry team discovers hidden room which includes: Explosives IED making material Rucksack belonging to a pair of missing Czech journalists ISF and MNF forces continue to find IED factories and IED-making material. To date ISF/MNF have found 653 IEDs

35 VBIED Under Construction
Where: Central Fallujah When: 18 Nov 04, during Operation Al Fajr What: VBIED under construction Who: Iraqi Security Forces supported by Multi-National Forces Pictures: The back seats and side panels of the vehicle were removed and filled with PE-4.

36 IED Training Materials
Where: Northeast Fallujah When: During Operation Al Fajr - Nov 14, 04 What: Training Material in an IED making factory Who: Discovered by Iraqi Security Forces supported by Multi-National Forces Upper left: Death Letter Upper right: Magazine Transcript on Martyr Operations Lower left: Lower right:

37 Atrocities

38 Atrocities Committed at National Islamic Resistance HQ
ISF/MNF forces enter building on 11 Nov 04 Building assessed to have been used to plan and coordinate attacks Used for abductions of individuals working with Coalition forces Computer lab on upper floor documented: Beheading videos of four different individuals Military training videos Building’s basement used to torture kidnapped Iraqi hostages Evidence includes: Blood stained walls and floors Distinctive bloody handprints from the victims Bags of blood-soaked sand to soak up the enormous amounts of blood from the victims

39 Atrocities - NIROC - Part 1
Where: National Islamic Resistance Operational Center When: During Operation Al Fajr - Nov 11, 04 What: Evidence of Atrocities Who: Iraqi Security Forces supported by Multi-National Forces Left photo: blood stained basement Right photo: Blood-stained hand prints The AIF committed heinous crimes against the people of Fallujah to include murder and torture of honorable citizens.

40 Atrocities - NIROC - Part 3
Where: National Islamic Resistance Operational Center When: During Operation Al Fajr - Nov 11, 04 What: Evidence of Atrocities Who: Iraqi Security Forces supported by Multi-National Forces Left picture: Blood covering the walls Right picture: Blood-soaked sand used to clean floor and walls

41 Beheadings ISF and MNF forces discover facility containing evidence of beheadings A laptop hard drive, owned by an insurgent that participated in the beheading, revealed: Unaltered (original) pictures of Ken Bigley’s beheading Pictures came from two different Sony digital cameras Additional AIF propaganda evidence found at the facility

42 Atrocities – Beheadings
Where: Southern Fallujah When: Discovered during Operation Al Fajr What: Evidence of Atrocities - Beheadings Who: Civilian hostages Photo files extracted from laptop discovered at location Upper left: Insurgent group symbol Center: Insurgent propaganda Right: AIF photo Laptop computer: 1 60GB hard drive, 1 512MB thumb drive, 1 128MB & 1 256MB memory sticks Hard drive from a laptop apparently owned by an insurgent who participated in beheadings, because of the following found on it: Unaltered (original) pictures of Ken Bigley beheading that came from two different Sony digital cameras Evidence batch contained power cables and remote controls for Sony cameras Picture of the laptop was taken the day before the beheading pictures (according to forensic data)

43 8 9 2 4 7 1 5 6 10 3 6km 11 12 13 14 2km 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 H 23 24 25 26 Atrocities Total = 8 Hostage locations Total = 26 Atrocity sites Hostage Locations = Red circle with H in middle Event: Human Corpse IED Hostage found chained to wall SVBIED attack on MedEvac IDF attack on Hospital Released hostages told to kill self Mosque broadcast telling civilians to leave homes Sniper incident during HA Mutilated body of woman found Mosque used in attack Video equipment exploited Blackwater contractors ID found Incident of insurgent killing civilians Insurgent fakes surrender SAF on ambulance Recording of female in distress used to lure MNF Insurgents use school to attack MNF Insurgents using Red Crescent ambulances Suspected hostage holding facility 5 Iraqi males found summarily executed Iraqi male found in hidden room with weapon cache severely mistreated Suicide vests worn by insurgents as new TTP New TTP Insurgents pretend they are dead Fighting in a cemeteries Body found was booby trapped with grenades Chemical lab found

44 Atrocities - NIROC - Part 4
Where: National Islamic Resistance Operational Center When: During Operation Al Fajr - Nov 11, 04 What: Evidence of Atrocities Who: Iraqi Security Forces supported by Multi-National Forces Found at NIROC building Beheading videos of 4 different individuals Training videos (small arms, grenades, map reading, range/direction finding for mortar/rocket employment) Jihadist videos of ‘martyrs’ being buried, attacks against Coalition Forces (IED’s, rockets, mortars) Jihadist documents, letters and correspondence

45 Atrocities - Slaughterhouse Hostage
Where: Western Fallujah, near the Euphrates River When: Discovered during Operation Al Fajr - Nov 11, 04 What: Weapons Cache Who: Iraqi Security Forces supported by Multi-National Forces The hostage was found with a tray of rotting food lying on the floor next to him. The IIG is committed to upholding the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by liberating the citizens of Fallujah who were subjected to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment

46 Weapons Caches

47 Weapons Cache Locations
Total caches found as of this date = 346

48 Weapons Caches - Location 1
Where: Fallujah When: During Operation Al Fajr Nov 10, 04 What: Numerous caches Who: Iraqi Security Forces supported by the Multi-National Forces Weapons caches found during Operation Al Fajr demonstrate the AIF’s plan and intent to execute acts of terrorism and violence

49 Weapons Caches - Location 2
Where: Fallujah When: During Operation Al Fajr What: Numerous caches Who: Iraqi Security Forces supported by the Multi- National Forces Why: Possessing these weapons is a violation of Article 17 of the Transitional Administrative Law and further violates the IIG’s declaration of Emergency Law The Anti Iraqi Forces took hostage the city of Fallujah and projected terrorism across all of Iraq

50 Weapons Cache - Location 3 - Part 1
Where: Western Fallujah, near the Euphrates River When: Discovered during Operation Al Fajr - Nov 11, 04 What: Weapons Cache Who: Iraqi Security Forces supported by Multi-National Forces Left photo: 122mm mortar system Right photo: Anti-Aircraft guns

51 Weapons Cache - Location 3 - Part 2
Where: Western Fallujah, near the Euphrates River When: Discovered during Operation Al Fajr - Nov 11, 04 What: Weapons Cache Who: Iraqi Security Forces supported by Multi-National Forces Photos: Fighting positions

52 Weapons Cache - Location 3 - Part 3
Where: Western Fallujah, near the Euphrates River When: Discovered during Operation Al Fajr - Nov 11, 04 What: Weapons Cache Who: Iraqi Security Forces supported by Multi-National Forces Left photo: Artillery sighting system Right Photo: Assorted grenades and munitions

53 Weapons Cache - Location 3 - Part 4
Where: Western Fallujah, near the Euphrates River When: Discovered during Operation Al Fajr - Nov 11, 04 What: Weapons Cache Who: Iraqi Security Forces supported by Multi-National Forces Photos: Under a pile of debris, IEDs and mortars were discovered

54 Weapons Cache - Location 3 - Part 5
Where: Western Fallujah, near the Euphrates River When: Discovered during Operation Al Fajr - Nov 11, 04 What: Weapons Cache Who: Iraqi Security Forces supported by Multi-National Forces Left photo: IED’s, note wires coming out of nose of round Right photo: Ordnance, note the 57mm Recoilless Rifle

55 Weapons Cache - Location 3 - Part 6
Where: Western Fallujah, near the Euphrates River When: Discovered during Operation Al Fajr - Nov 11, 04 What: Weapons Cache Who: Iraqi Security Forces supported by Multi-National Forces Photos: Abundance of munitions of various types, mortar rounds, rockets, artillery shells, etc.

56 Weapons Cache - Location 3 - Part 7
Where: Western Fallujah, near the Euphrates River When: Discovered during Operation Al Fajr - Nov 11, 04 What: Weapons Cache Who: Iraqi Security Forces supported by Multi-National Forces Left photo: 57mm Recoilless Rifle Right photo: Mortar rounds

57 Weapons Cache - Location 3 - Part 8
Where: Western Fallujah, near the Euphrates River When: Discovered during Operation Al Fajr - Nov 11, 04 What: Weapons Cache Who: Iraqi Security Forces supported by Multi-National Forces Left photo: Silencers Right photo: Note makeshift shoulder-fired rocket launchers in lower right corner The black banner on the back wall resembles the one that has appeared in videos of beheadings

58 Weapons Cache - Location 4
Where: Central Fallujah When: Discovered during Operation Al Fajr - Nov 18, 04 What: Weapons Cache Who: Iraqi Security Forces supported by Multi-National Forces Upper left photo: ARABIC WRITING IN YELLOW LETTERING ON THE FLAG. THE TRANSLATION WAS “THERE IS NO GOD EXCEPT ALLAH, AND MOHAMMED IS HIS PROPHET, THE JIHAD AND UNIFICATION GROUP.” Right photo: (10) 60mm, (28) 82mm, (44) 120mm, (1) 90mm HEAT, (1) 100mm Heat, Fuses, RPG parts, (3) M60 Grenades, (6) Iranian Rifle Grenades, (1) OG-9 Rocket, (27) Solid Rocket Propellant- 3-ft lengths

59 Confirmed Number and Type of Weapons found
Weapon Type Number Found C4 Explosive (in Pounds) 15 Grenades 239 CS Grenades 32 Detonation Cord (In Feet) 3000 Anti-Tank Mines 596+ Anti-Personnel Mines 12+ Mines (Unknown) 268+ Anti-Tank Guided Missiles 86 RPG 280 Recoilless Rifle Rounds 328 Propellant (in Pounds) 630 Surface to air missiles 10 Fuses (artillery and mortar) 6039 Radios 3 Car alarms Improvised Bombs (propane tanks, gas cans) 6 Firefighting equipment 1 X-Ray Machine Electrical Caps 97 Weapon Type Number Found 155mm Artillery Rounds 8+ 152mm Artillery Rounds 1 130mm Artillery Rounds 10 122mm Artillery Rounds 6 122mm Rockets 23 120mm Mortar Rounds 275 120mm Illumination Mortar rounds 15 107mm Rockets 64 82mm Mortar Rounds 167 60mm Mortar Rounds 400+ 57mm Projectiles 20 57mm Rockets 25+ 55mm Rockets 7 50mm Rockets 27+ 2.75in Rocket Bomb (size unknown) As of 19 Nov, 2004

60 Chemical Lab

61 FALLUJAH VIGNETTE Chemical Lab Insurgents have attempted to develop chemical weapons Insurgents set up a laboratory in Fallujah to research chemical weapons development Lab was also used to develop IEDs These chemicals were among evidence found at the chemical lab. Chemicals and other paraphernalia found include: Sodium cyanide Ammonium nitrate Hydrochloric acid Chemical and biological “cookbooks” Hydrochloric Acid + Sodium Cyanide Hydrogen Cyanide (blood agent)

62 Chemical Laboratory Where: Fallujah When: Discovered during Operation Al Fajr What: Chemical Laboratory Who: Iraqi Security Forces supported by Multi-National Forces

63 Chemical Laboratory Where: Fallujah When: Discovered during Operation Al Fajr What: Chemical Laboratory Who: Iraqi Security Forces supported by Multi-National Forces Photos: Mujahadeen “How to cook book” Anthrax Formulas Chemical Blood Agent Formulas Explosive Formulas

64 Chemical Laboratory Where: Fallujah When: Discovered during Operation Al Fajr What: Chemical Laboratory Who: Iraqi Security Forces supported by Multi-National Forces Left photo: Sodium cyanide Upper right photo: Hydrochloric acid Lower right photo: measuring equipment Significance: HYDROCHLORIC ACID + SODIUM CYANIDE HYDROGEN CYANIDE (BLOOD AGENT)

65 Foreign Fighter Involvement
General Information Abu Hamza’s Group Total names: 27 Text found on 14 Nov 04. Numerous other documents and other media Site was used to build IEDs Document details Names/nicknames Background info Training/Weapons Nationalities: Saudi Arabian: 5 Syrian: 4 Iraqi: 3 Sudanese: 1 Moroccan: 1 Algerian: 1 Unknown: 12 Weapons training: AK-47 G3 Rifle PKM Hawn 60 rocket RPG Bazooka 9mm pistol RPK rocket Sniper Layout of mines Urban war MB5 rifle Abu Hamza’s Bio: Sudani National Defense Camp (training) Islamic Jihad Movement Camp (training) (National) Public Defense Camp (training) Physical Stamina training x2 Tae-Kwan-Do training Military training periods of 45 days and 6 months AK-47, G3, PKM, Grenade, Hawn 60 rocket, RPG, Bazooka, and 9mm Pistol training

66 FALLUJAH VIGNETTE #7 Foreign Fighters Ledger Where: East Fallujah When: Discovered during Operation Al Fajr What: Evidence of Foreign Fighter Involvement - Ledger Who: Iraqi Security Forces, supported by Multi-National Forces Ledger documents fighter involvement from Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Syria, Sudan, Morocco, Algeria, other countries Ledger provides background on foreign fighters to include: Names Background Training Foreign Fighters continue attempts to interfere with Iraqi sovereignty Evidence of the external influences to the security of Iraq and foreign fighter determination to interfere with Iraq’s sovereignty

67 Foreign Fighter Involvement – Passports
Where: Fallujah When: Discovered during Operation Al Fajr What: Evidence of Foreign Fighter Involvement - Passports Who: Iraqi Security Forces, supported by Multi-National Forces Passports recovered from deceased AIF insurgents: 14 Jordanian, 3 Sudanese, 2, Kuwaiti, 2 Libyan, 1 Yemeni, 1 Syrian, and 1 Saudi Arabian

68 Insurgent Forgery Equipment
Insurgents used a residence in northwest Fallujah to forge official documents Blank Iraqi identification forms were used to make forgeries, possibly for foreign fighters Foreign fighters typically receive forged documentation to appear to be Iraqi Document forging paraphernalia found includes: Blank passport forms Forged document stamps Blank power of attorney forms Vehicle registration forms

69 Foreign Fighter Involvement - ID Forging Equipment
Where: Southwest Fallujah When: 22 Nov 04 What: Document forging paraphernalia Who: Discovered by Iraqi Security Forces supported by MNF Items Recovered Passport forms: blank Forged document stamps Blank official letterheads Government and Private Iraqi nationality identity certificates Power of Attorney forms: blank Vehicle Registration forms: blank Random application forms: blank Top row: 1 x blank Iraqi passport - Front and Back Bottom row: 4 Suspected forgeries

70 Foreign Fighter Involvement - ID Forging Equipment
Where: Southwest Fallujah When: 22 Nov 04 What: Document forging paraphernalia Who: Discovered by Iraqi Security Forces supported by Multi-National Forces Impressions of pencil erasers stamps

71 Foreign Fighter Involvement - ID Forging Equipment
Where: Southwest Fallujah When: 22 Nov 04 What: Document forging paraphernalia Who: Discovered by Iraqi Security Forces supported by MNF Circle: Stamps match those seized with this lot of forgery equipment Blank Power of Attorney issued by Iraqi Ministry of Justice

72 Humanitarian Assistance

73 Humanitarian Assistance - Part 1
Where: Habbaniyah, near Fallujah When: During Operation Al Fajr - Nov 16, 04 What: Ministry of Trade food supplies distributed to over 1,000 local residents Who: Local Iraqi Police and Iraqi National Guard The local populace near Fallujah securely and calmly await the IIG to deliver Humanitarian Assistance donated by the Ministry of Trade

74 Humanitarian Assistance - Part 2
Where: Habbaniyah, near Fallujah When: During Operation Al Fajr - Nov 16, 04 What: Ministry of Trade food supplies distributed to over 1,000 local residents Who: Local Iraqi Police and Iraqi National Guard The IIG, in coordination with the ING, and the local IPS, deliver Humanitarian Assistance and demonstrate the IIG’s commitment to liberate and reconstruct Fallujah

75 Humanitarian Assistance - Part 3
Where: Habbaniyah, near Fallujah When: During Operation Al Fajr - Nov 16, 04 What: Ministry of Trade food supplies distributed to over 1,000 local residents Who: Local Iraqi Police and Iraqi National Guard The IIG effectively delivers Humanitarian Assistance donated by the Ministry of Trade to the respected people of Fallujah

76 Humanitarian Assistance - Part 4
Where: Habbaniyah, near Fallujah When: During Operation Al Fajr - Nov 16, 04 What: Ministry of Trade food supplies distributed to over 1,000 local residents Who: Local Iraqi Police and Iraqi National Guard The IIG effectively delivers Humanitarian Assistance donated by the Ministry of Trade to the respected people of Fallujah


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