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Al Qaeda veteran reportedly targeted in Syria

Abu Hamam al Suri, an al Qaeda veteran who has served as a senior military commander in the Al Nusrah Front, was reportedly targeted in Syria. There are conflicting accounts concerning his fate.


Iranian general at the forefront of the Tikrit offensive

Several photos have been released by the semi-official Iranian news agency Fars showing Qassem Soleimani on the battlefield near Tikrit. Other photos circulating on social media show the leader of the Qods Force with various Shiite militias taking part in the current offensive in central Iraq.



Iraqi Security Forces Order of Battle (OOB)

What is an Order of Battle? An Order of Battle (OOB) is a standard military terminology for the description of a military organization. It presents which units exist, how are they organized (command structure, subordinate/superior relationships, equipment) and their responsibilities (geographic area, operation capabilities). What are the Iraq Security Forces? Iraqi and Coalition forces Order […]


The Baghdad Security Operation Order of Battle

The Baghdad Order Of Battle as of June 3, 2007. Click map to view. By DJ Elliott, CJ Radin and Bill Roggio The Baghdad Order Of Battle is an attempt to determine the security forces, both U.S. and Iraqi, are deployed in each neighborhood, and to provide context to the overall operation. We believe we […]


Afghan Security Forces Order of Battle (OOB)

By CJ Radin The Afghan National Army’s area of operations. Click map to view. What is an Order of Battle? An Order of Battle (OOB) is a standard military term for the description of a military organization. It presents which units exist, how are they organized (command structure, subordinate/superior relationships, equipment), and their responsibilities (geographic […]


Jemaah Islamiyah and its senior leaders

Description of Jemaah Islamiyah here…. History, senior leadership, etc…. Also add presentation List of senior Jemaah Islamiyah leaders Abdul Rahim Ayub Dulmatin Mas Selamat Kastari Noordin Mohammad Top Nasir Abas Parlindungan Siregar Tamsil Linrung Umar Patek Ustad Yasir Syawal Zulkarnaen Zulkifli bin Hir Abdul Rahim Ayub Base of operations: Bentley, Australia About: Abdul Rahim Ayub […]






Special Report: Inside Iraqi Politics

The Iraqi executive branch differs from its US counterpart. Click to view. “Inside Iraqi Politics” is a special series dedicated to examining political progress in Iraq, with a focus on issues that affect the country’s stability and the reconciliation between ethnic and religious sects. The series presents a more comprehensive view of factors that slow […]




Iraq Embed March 2008

The March 2008 Iraq Embed was sponsored by the Public Multimedia, Inc., and the generous readers of the The Long War Journal. Bill Roggio’s Embed in Iraq, March 2008 In September of 2007, Bill embedded with the US Army Military Transition Teams assigned to the 2nd Iraqi Army Division in Mosul. Photogalleries from Iraq: In […]


Iraq Embed September 2007

The September 2007 Iraq Embed was sponsored by the Public Multimedia, Inc., and the generous readers of the The Long War Journal. Bill Roggio’s Embed in Iraq, September 2007 In September of 2007, Bill embedded with the US Army in Baghdad province, the city of Baghdad, and the Georgian Army in Wasit province. Bill spent […]



Iraq Embed January 2007

The 2007 Iraq Embed was sponsored by the Spirit of America, Public Multimedia, Inc. and the generous readers of the The Fourth Rail. Prepping for a night patrol into Khalidiya. Click image to view. Bill Roggio’s Embed in Iraq, January 2007 In January of 2007, Bill embedded with a joint Marine and Army Military Transition […]


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Note: This page is currently under construction. The Photogalleries for the Iraq embed are being designed. The 2006 Iraq Embed was sponsored by the generous readers of the The Fourth Rail, Public Multimedia, Inc. and Spirit of America. Bill in Ramadi Bill Roggio’s Embed in Iraq, December 2006 In December of 2006, Bill obtained his […]


Iraq Embed – 2005

Iraq Embed – 2005 The 2005 Iraq Embed was sponsored by the generous readers of the The Fourth Rail. Bill in Ramadi Bill Roggio’s Embed in Iraq, November – December 2005 In November of 2005, Bill took a leave of absence from his job and embedded as a journalist with the Marines and soldiers in […]


Afghanistan Embed – 2006

Afghanistan Embed – 2006 The Afghanistan Embed was sponsored by the Counterterrorism Foundation and the generous readers of the Counterterrorism Blog and the The Fourth Rail. Haji, our Afghan driver and guide. Click to view photo album of Qalat. Bill Roggio’s Embed in Afghanistan, May – June 2006 In May of 2006, Bill embedded as […]


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CLC Map

The Concerned Local Citizens, volunteer auxiliary police forces established to secure local communities, have sprung up over much of Iraq since the onset of the surge. Concerned Local Citizens groups are currently active in 12 of Iraq’s 18 provinces. Over 72,000 members are active in the ranks, with over 60,000 on paid contract and 12,000 […]


The Caucasus Emirate and its senior leaders

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Al Qaeda’s senior leaders

Al Qaeda’s Leaders Despite reports that al Qaeda’s leaders have been scattered in Pakistan’s tribal areas and have been reduced to a mere handful in the region, the terror group maintains a deep bench of leaders capable of assuming leadership positions. This list does not include local and regional Pakistani and Afghan commanders who have […]