Intelligence: Loose Lips Screw Things Up

Archives

May 25,2008: A recent offensive operation in Afghanistan's Kunar province was less successful because in three of five landing areas for the assault helicopter force, the enemy knew the attack was coming, and were able to flee ahead of time. An investigation concluded that the likely source of the leak was U.S. troops discussing the operations, and being overheard by Afghan workers on the base. Another security lapse, was six Afghan soldiers caught carrying cell phones and one a satellite phone, into action. Such devices were forbidden in the combat zone for this operation.

Everyone promised to do better next time.

 

X

ad

Help Keep Us From Drying Up

We need your help! Our subscription base has slowly been dwindling.

Each month we count on your contributions. You can support us in the following ways:

  1. Make sure you spread the word about us. Two ways to do that are to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
  2. Subscribe to our daily newsletter. We’ll send the news to your email box, and you don’t have to come to the site unless you want to read columns or see photos.
  3. You can contribute to the health of StrategyPage.
Subscribe   Contribute   Close