3rd Infantry Division Operations - Fort Stewart - U.S. Army

The Surge 89
The Outlaws started an extensive sanitation project in order to
reduce the threat of hidden IEDs and restore the esteem of communities.
It conducted over 300 route clearance missions as the
main route clearance team on seven major roads in the capitol.
It conducted dangerous escort missions for logistics convoys to
support the coalition.
The battalion's headquarters company "Hellcats," included a
sniper section, mortar platoon, scout platoon, medical platoon,
and headquarters platoon. The Hellcats conducted numerous
sniper and scout operations and captured sixteen high value targets.
Its medical platoon delivered over $300 thousand worth
of medical supplies to Iraqi medical clinics.
Task Force Panther rejoined the Sledgehammer Brigade in
May just before redeploying to Fort Benning.
Garryowen
Garryowen assumed responsibility for "Zone 20," an area of
MND-Baghdad, on 15 June 2007. Al-Qaeda and Shia extremist
Special Groups both operated in the Zone. The impoverished
Shia enclave known as Sadr City had a menacing impact on the
entire area. So, troops began conducting 24 hour operations to
disrupt enemy activity, maintaining constant vigilance.
Three weeks after TOA, 3-7 CAV received orders to take control
of Adhamiyah, a dangerous community known for Sunni
extremist activity. The troops went right to work but their new
neighbors were hardly receptive to their guests. When 3-7 CAV
first took to the streets, residents were afraid to make eye contact.
Attacks were immediate.
The Squadron conducted over 20 patrols a day. The enemy
conducted coordinated and deliberate attacks using deep buried
IEDs, small arms, and grenades. The Squadron conducted con-