Sgt. 1st Class Dallas McKay, platoon sergeant for Red Platoon, Bandit Troop, 6th Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Advise and Assist Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, briefs his platoon before they go on patrol Aug. 3, 2011. Tactics, drills and what to expect in the areas that will be covered are a routine part of a convoy brief. Red Platoon performs counter-indirect fire patrols around the city of Al Kut. They are preparing for their area of operation to expand to a new neighborhood.