Operation Panther Backroads

Panther Backroads was a military operation in Iraq in 2003 designed to stop anti coalition and smuggling activities. The 82d Airborne Division and attached units, also known as Task Force All American, conducted continued security operations to improve safety within the Al Anbar Province. Within 24 hours starting on 15 December 2003, the 82nd Airborne Division and subordinate units conducted 25 tactical checkpoints and eight cordon and searches. Units also performed 169 patrols, including 13 joint patrols with the Iraqi Border Guard and Iraqi Police. These operations resulted in the killing of three and capture of 16 enemy personnel while suffering one U.S. casualty. In 3rd Brigade 82nd Airborne Division’s area of responsibility,...