Commandos Disrupt Insurgent Activities in Helmand
Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force- Afghanistan
For Immediate Release
Release #049

HELMAND, Afghanistan (June 14, 2011)– The 7th Commando Kandak, advised and assisted by U.S. Special Operations Forces, conducted operations to disrupt insurgent activities in the Qala Ye Gaz village and Bamuzai village, Helmand province, June 6-8. 

During the operations, combined forces killed three insurgents and disrupted insurgent activities that include weapons procurement, supply distribution and improvised explosive device emplacements. 

A Special Operations Forces team member reported the 7th Commando Kandak led all operations and their presence continues to assist with their reconstruction and development of the villages. 

The operation also increased the legitimacy for the Government of Afghanistan by improving the perception of its capability to provide security for its citizens, according to SOF team members. No civilians were injured and no property damage was reported.