These AAF were more professional and probably represented groups from areas outside of Nuristan. At 6 a.m., Oct. 3, 2009, Combat Outpost Keating in Kamdesh District, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan, came under complex attack by an enemy force estimated at 300 fighters. Martina Skokova. Seven other Americans and one ANA soldier were wounded. They were eventually repelled from the small base through the actions of what the investigation's report said were the camp soldiers who "fought heroically" and counterattacks by Apache helicopters and attack jets. During the highly risky convoy, the road collapsed under the weight of Keating's vehicle. Sgt. "It is one of the most well-planned and carefully choreographed attacks in the history of the Afghan war," Tapper told NPR. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. [9], Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}352523N 711944E / 35.4231N 71.3289E / 35.4231; 71.3289 (Location of Combat Outpost Keating). He discussed their common values as leaders of families and communities working toward a better future. This agreement did bring down the level of combat in the Kamdesh area. Tiller was also thrown from the truck but his injuries weren't nearly as severe. [5] The U.S. military estimated that 150 Taliban insurgents were also killed as a result of repulsing the assault. And appearing Holdo's subordinates were well aware of the plain. He saw service in the First Barbary War, the War of 1812 and in the West Indies.On July 2, 1812, Porter hoisted the banner "Free trade and sailors' rights" as captain of USS Essex. ", was Keating's assessment. Action at the Aid Station Members of 10th Mountain Division's 1-32 Infantry Regiment were air lifted to the nearest helicopter landing zone on OP Fritsche and arrived at approximately 2:00pm, as recalled by a soldier on scene. [33] 1st Lt. Andrew Bundermann's Silver Star was upgraded to a Distinguished Service Cross as well. JavaScript is disabled. The movie does take liberty with the way it portrays previous commanders of the outpost, 1st Lt. Ben Keating and Capt. The report, released to the public in June 2011, concluded "inadequate measures taken by the chain of command" facilitated the attack, but praised the troops fighting at the base for repulsing the attack "with conspicuous gallantry, courage and bravery. You are using an out of date browser. (The main aid station was too heavily damaged to remain in operation.). His wounds were severe and while he was initially in and out of consciousness, he died before they could get him back to the outpost. Chris Cordova with actors who portrayed him and medics under his command. From left, Martin Malchev as Specialist Cody Floyd; Jack Kalian as Staff Sgt. The attacks size and urgency may have had something to do with the US Soldier Bounty issued by the Ruskies. U.S. air support directed by Sgt. In the year that followed the agreement, ANA and American deaths dropped from thirty to three. The entire Outpost Keating was recreated. Quick reaction forces (QRF) from 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment did not reach the outpost until 7:00pm that day, while insurgents remained in parts of the outpost as late as 5:10pm. The initiating ISAF forces of 1-91 Cavalry had returned home, replaced by 6th Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division. Keating's story was in the news again earlier this year; he was portrayed in the movie "The Outpost," which tells the story of one of the bloodiest battles in the war in Afghanistan. [30] In the report released to the public, the U.S. Army concealed the names of the four disciplined officers. Copyright 2023 HistoryvsHollywood.com, CTF Media, Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile, View Video of Taliban Fighters in the Camp. A base at the bottom of a valley surrounded by hills which are. The other two mountains that surrounded the actual outpost were inserted with CGI. On Oct. 3, 2009, the odds were against U.S. troops at Combat Outpost Keating in Afghanistans Nuristan province, located just 10 miles from the Pakistan border. The shops name means house of culture.. During the Soviet occupation, HIG received more support from the CIA than any other Mujahideen resistance group. Or invite someone to subscribe through this link. [2], The attackers overran Keating's perimeter defenses about 48 minutes into the battle. These resources were limited by the fact that only 5,000 American troops were available to occupy a rugged area the size of Virginia that had little infrastructure. It occurred on October 3, 2009, when a force of 400 Taliban assaulted the American Combat Outpost ("COP") Keating near the town of Kamdesh in Nuristan Province in eastern Afghanistan. Contained between the Landay River and steep mountains, Keating was attacked from multiple directions by 300 enemy fighters. [7]:28,41,908,123, The Nuristan provincial reconstruction team base was strongly recommended by Nuristani Province Governor Tamim Nuristani. The report said that there were as many as 47 attacks in the five months prior to the deadly assault, 10 in the 30 days prior to the mass attack. The U.S. evacuated the camp three days later. Plans were drawn up in the summer of 2006 by the US Army's 10th Mountain Division as part of Operation Mountain Lion. "The investigation concluded that critical intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance assets which had been supporting COP Keating had been diverted to assist ongoing intense combat operations in other areas," the report said. In December 2006, it was renamed Camp Keating after the death of ABLE Troop 3-71 Cavalry 10th Mountain Division's Executive Officer Benjamin Keating, who died November 26, 2006, while conducting combat operations south of the camp. Tears were streaming down his face. Staff Sergeant Clinton Romesha and Staff Sergeant Ty Carter were awarded the Medal of Honor for their actions during the battle. Everything was so realistic that had the cameras not been there I would have thought my mind was playing tricks on me. In 2018, I flew on my own dime to Sofia, Bulgaria, to witness the making of the film based on Jake Tappers book The Outpost: An Untold Story of American Valor. Chris Cordova, an old friend and another veteran of the battle, came with me. A bus carrying employees of an Afghan television station was bombed in Kabul on May 30. are assisting Somali soldiers fighting Al Shabab, and by a health care system that utterly failed him, The case has irritated U.S. relations with a crucial military ally. The elder considers this to be a bad omen and demands that there be retribution. During the first minutes of battle, mortar rounds hit the main generator, cutting power to most of the camp. After dispensing with the enemy, QRF continued their descent and entered the outpost at approximately 7:00pm. Captain Frank Brooks, commanding at LZ Warheit, was dismayed to discover the PRT could not be quickly reached by LZ Warheit. The first effort was made by First Lieutenant Dave Roller. The U.S. soldiers killed in the battle were: Amy Davidson Sorkin, writing in The New Yorker, tried to answer the question why the base had not been moved, when it was found to be unsuitable. Located along a riverbank in Kamdesh, Afghanistan, the base was surrounded by steep mountains. Above their paygrade. American military operations in Kamdesh were affected as soon as units began gathering for deployment in the area. [23], Once inside, the attackers set fire to the base, burning down most of the barracks. "whatever you think of their ideology, these are fierce and smart fighters. Like in the film, Sgt. These troops were ambushed on the Naray-Kamdesh road and shot up badly enough to prevent their arrival in Kamdesh. "Reviewing and examining and improving are part of our process and when we do it from within, it is embraced," said the officer who asked not to be identified. A note was attached to his body which said: "Don't work with coalition forces. [36], On 11 February 2013, President Barack Obama presented the Medal of Honor to Staff Sergeant Clinton Romesha, a survivor of the battle. Killed by a single gunshot wound to the face while in the base mortar pit. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. It may not display this or other websites correctly. The camp burned into the night and some of the building walls fell to the ground. (U.S. Army) The Counterattack: "We're Taking this Bitch Back" With more and more Taliban soldiers now inside the base, an important decision was needed. Despite the efforts of two Latvian military advisors, First Sergeant Jnis Lais and Corporal Mrti Dboli,[21] who tried to convince the Afghan National Army forces not to flee,[22] the Afghan defenders quickly broke and ran. [8] US Army soldiers at both outposts had been ordered to prepare to evacuate the outposts and had informed local Afghan leaders of their intention to do so. The Distinguished Flying Cross was given to 7 aviators who assisted in defending the base. Like in the movie, the quick reaction force (QRF) coming down the mountain to help were shocked by the firey devastation. prosthetic makeup effects sculptor: Millennium FX. It's at least the third time officers were disciplined after soldiers' deaths. Melvin Porter of the Fourth Infantry Division, as Keating has been furiously and repeatedly attacked since it opened in 2006. As a result, the depot was looted by the Taliban. Breaches occurred at a latrine area close to the perimeter wire; also the main entrance where civilian Afghan security guards were overwhelmed; and from the eastern sidewhere Afghan National Army soldiers were stationed. AAF would disguise themselves in ANA uniforms and set up fake checkpoints to extract taxes and tolls from local contractors, and allied themselves with smugglers transporting illegal timber and gems into Pakistan. In Odysseus in America: Combat Trauma and the Trials of Homecoming, Jonathan Shay calls this form of catharsis the communalization of grief, in which trauma survivors tell their stories and listeners can listen, believe and remember. This is when the circle of healing is complete. These groups could clash violently over water rights, pasture, and religious beliefs. American forces formed a thinly held and poorly supplied picket line from Naray to Kamdesh along the river. From November through January 2008 members of the Shura traveled the villages of the Kamdesh area, informing the residents of the support agreement and stating that the era of holy war was over, and that local government would bring peace and prosperity. 37 soldiers were awarded the Army Commendation Medal with "V" device for valor. On Oct. 3, 2009, a force of about 50 Americans faced down as many as 400 enemy fighters intent on overrunning COP Keating in eastern Afghanistan. In this December 2012 interview, MAJ Melvin Porter, US Army, Signal; discusses his deployment to Afghanistan as a company commander for 3-61 Cavalry (CAV) in 2009 through 2010 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). Among these U.S. troops were men of great mettle. Commanders of Camp Keating are disciplined for not taking proper measures that led to deaths of eight U.S. soldiers and the wounding of 22 others in a Taliban attack. [7]:12930 1345,156. [2] A day after, on October 7, Taliban fighters were seen among the ruins of the outpost. These bases were a key element of the American counterinsurgency strategy. "[5], On November 9, 2018, the Netflix series Medal of Honor featured two separate episodes for both Romesha and Carter's personal accounts of the events that took place at COP Keating during the Battle of Kamdesh. Outnumbered and outgunned, the soldiers fought. Keating was permanently shut down three days following the attack. Eight U.S. soldiers were killed and 27 wounded; eight Afghan soldiers were wounded, along with two Afghan private security guards. Yes. Known as COIN and refined by General David Petraeus, Commander of US forces in Afghanistan, the Army and Marine Counter-insurgency Field Manual FM 3-24 was to convert the population of Nuristan to American goals. I'll just quote this part from Staff Sergeant Romesha's Medal of Honor citation: Folks Media Madness is full of arguments over TLJ, we don't need to import that headache into the War Room. "The little bastards keep shooting at us every day. Ty M. Carter pauses during a patrol outside Combat Outpost Keating, Afghanistan, where he was deployed with the 61st Cavalry Regiment in 2009. Clint Romesha, portrayed by Scott Eastwood in the film. A new counter-insurgency strategy seemed to offer a way around these problems. The pilots landed at a nearby base and then limped the aircraft to an airfield for repairs, separating me and a small contingent of soldiers from the outpost. In real life, Keating had served with the 3/71 CAV, not the 3/61 CAV (the unit he's part of in The Outpost movie). 2023 All rights reserved. In 2006, HIG was actively resisting the Afghan government. New roads would be the final stage, built and maintained by local contractors. Lardner, Richard (Associated Press), "Command Failures". The outpost was manned by 54 American personnel from B Troop, 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, who faced greater than seven-to-one odds in the battle. Enemy forces controlled the landing zone, which prevented the wounded from being lifted out. [20] Observation Post Fritsche was attacked simultaneously, limiting available support from that position. [37], Staff Sergeant Ty Carter (then Specialist) was also awarded the Medal of Honor for his courage during the battle. At one point, he and his men came under heavy sniper fire. Extending control further along the river was expected to counter the AAF expansion and activity in the summer of 2007. A United States Special Operations forces soldier on the Syria-Turkey border in. Defense officials confirm that three other Army officers face disciplinary action for their role in the attack on the military outpost in Wanat in July, 2008 that led to nine dead U.S. soldiers and 27 wounded. Served with United States Army since 2008. View Video of Taliban Fighters in the Camp. They performed heroically and bravely.. [7]:363383[13], COP Keating became increasingly isolated in the summer of 2009. The pick up zone for Able Troop 2nd Platoon was called PZ Reds, located on the side of an 8,000-foot mountain. Div. [7]:298304, By October 2007 the elders and mullahs of the Kamdesh area had been inspired by Rahman to gather at Kamdesh for a mass meeting, or shura to plan the future of Nuristan. Even some of the dialogue is taken word for word from real life. Given that her reticence led to her subordinates acting on their own initiative resulting in her plan failing, not really. Mawlawi Abdul Rahman was a local elder impressed with this new approach. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox every Friday. [7]:1238,1368,18191,407. [39] The Netflix documentary series, Medal of Honor, includes an episode detailing the actions of Clinton Romesha and Ty Carter.[40]. The Los Angeles gift shop Bunkado, at center with a fan on its sign, in the 1950s. Cordovas care raised the morale of every soldier in the aid station, and word quickly spread across the outpost, the battle narrative stated. Without air support, I dont think we would have made it, considering the number against us and the area we were in, McMurtrey said. The fighting at COP Keating, which is also known as the Battle of Kamdesh, involved an attack by over 400 insurgents against the combat outpost, which was slated to be dismantled. [7]:95,268. [29], Following the battle, the U.S. Central Command conducted an investigation on what had occurred, led by US Army General Guy Swan. He later set up the tactical satellite radio to coordinate air support and medevac. Read more from At War here or follow us on Twitter. [17], 27 soldiers were awarded the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in combat. The movie details Keating's November 2006 death, which occurred when his truck fell from a clifftop road during a convoy run. It was this delay that proved fatal to some of the troops stationed at COP Keating. [7]:1238,1368,18191,407, Despite recommendations not to drive the large supply vehicle, First Lieutenant Ben Keating took the wheel while returning an armored supply truck to the Naray FOB. Justin Kulish was conducting a routine patrol in his B-1 bomber about an hour away when he got the call that Keating was in trouble. "As evening fell on the night of 3 October 2009, COP Keating remained solidly under US control, and enemy forces had suffered severe tactical defeat," according to the Army report, although "eight American soldiers made the ultimate sacrifice defending their outpost and their fellow soldiers." [31] 3 soldiers were awarded the Bronze Star Medal, and 18 others the Bronze Star Medal with "V" device for valor. Again, it was later noted that many of Porter's decisions were sound. Several days after the battle, U.S. aircraft bombed the location in an effort to destroy any munitions that remained. Roller attended his next meeting with village leaders dressed in a T-shirt and shorts. . . The first didn't take place at the camp. It seemed like the entire COP was burning [70 percent did].. This had the potential to boost the local economy, which had seen few civic improvements. It involved a small force of 54 U.S. soldiers (Bravo Troop 3-61), in addition to their Afghan and Latvian allies, at the remote Combat Outpost Keating in northeastern Afghanistan near the town of Kamdesh. COP Keating, which was established in the summer of 2006, was put in the valley for the simple reason that it's where the roads are. While exploring the movie's historical accuracy, we confirmed that during the real-life Battle of Kamdesh, Taliban fighters got inside Outpost Keating. Died of his wounds after his leg was hit by a single gunshot wound. [5][10] Two USAF F-15E fighter bombers circled overhead, led by Captains Mike Polidor and Aaron Dove and their wingmen, 1st Lt. Justin Pavoni and Captain Ryan Bone, for almost eight hours, helping coordinate airstrikes by 19 other aircraft. I stood silently in the corner and watched a rendition of the story I previously told through sympathy letters to the families of the fallen, in award write-ups for my soldiers and during lectures for military leaders. The movie does a good job of capturing the nerve-racking tension of being posted at Combat Outpost Keating. Eight aviators were awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for helping defend the base. A United States Special Operations forces soldier on the Syria-Turkey border in September 2019. Loss of life was inevitable and the government. prosthetic makeup effects administrator: Millennium FX. Such administrative punishments are seen as career-enders if they are made a part of a permanent personnel file. The climate of the area has hot summers, a monsoon season in the summer, and cold winters of ice and snow extending down into the valleys. Follow-up attacks attempted by Taliban forces were subsequently thwarted by U.S. The soldiers left so quickly that they didn't take all of the ammunition. Aaron Dove, pilot and weapon systems officer of one of the F-15E aircraft coordinating close air support, were also awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. On Oct. 3, while Cordova was in the aid station keeping Mace alive, I was fighting to get back with a company of reinforcements. The idea was to stop the insurgents' supply lines coming in from Pakistan. | Trademarks and service marks of VFW. When Cordova and I arrived on set, both of us were astounded. Of the 53 U.S. soldiers who fought in the Battle of Kamdesh at Outpost Keating, 45 survived, 8 lost their lives, and 27 were wounded. He decided that American soldiers' "battle rattle" war gear gave the impression of soulless killing machines. Does this give anyone else flashbacks to he purple hair admiral in The Last Jedi? [7]:21530, The closeness of the action, and coordinated fire from both sides of the valley indicated that the attackers in this ambush were different from the groups that had been using sporadic, long range, harassing fire. The population of Nuristan is ethnically distinct from the rest of Afghanistan, and divided into four major groups, the Kom, Kata, Kushtoz, and Kalasha. The attack on COP Keating resulted in 8 Americans killed and 27 wounded while the Taliban suffered an estimated 150 killed. The high mountains around the camp provided the perfect perches for Taliban snipers to pick off the soldiers. Clint Romesha and Ty Carter, portrayed by Scott Eastwood and Caleb Landry Jones, were not present when Benjamin Keating died. [8] Coalition forces responded with small arms fire, mortars, and by the afternoon, helicopters, heavy artillery, and airstrikes. David Porter (February 1, 1780 - March 3, 1843) was an officer in the United States Navy in the rank of captain and the honorary title of commodore.Porter commanded a number of U.S. naval ships. Let's get back on topic please. Leaving aside the wisdom of a fictional admiral cutting her CAG and most experienced pilot out of the loop while she plans a small craft evacuation, the US Army follows a doctrine known as Mission Command, which relies on the commander keeping their subordinates informed not just of their orders but the. Armando Avalos, Sgt. This is a lofty mountain range characterized by steep slopes of enormous granite boulders separated by fast moving rivers in deep narrow valleys. 8 killed 27 wounded[5] 4 killed 10 wounded. As I neared the camp that evening, Cordovas voice crackled through my radio and asked for more blood donors. Capt. It took place while First Lieutenant Kaine Meshkin (not in the film) was leading a patrol to Observation Post Fritsche. Four U.S. Army officers were reprimanded for "inadequate measures taken by the chain of command." At such time the platoon cleared the remaining areas of the outpost which members of 3-61 had not yet retaken. This letter was written in Pashto and signed "Mujahideen". Jayson Souter, and 1st Lt. Cason Shrode, including attack helicopters, A-10s, a B-1 bomber, and F-15 fighters, destroyed the local mosque, where much of the insurgents' heaviest fire originated. Set up new plants in Mirdesh and Gawardesh. What if there was a country in place of the Bay of Biscay? Why would the U.S. military put an outpost at the base of three Afghan mountains that were teeming with Taliban fighters who were eager to kill U.S. soldiers? Photo Courtesy of the U.S. Army.When the battle ended after more than 12 hours, eight U.S. soldiers were killed and another 22 wounded. Skola karalauk", "COP Keating Investigation Findings Released", "Afghan, US troops kill 40 militants in east", "Camp Keating Officers Disciplined for Attack That Killed 8 U.S. [2] Combat Outpost Keating is best known as the setting of the Battle of Kamdesh which occurred on October 3rd, 2009. Email us at atwar@nytimes.com. The movie is based on the 2012 nonfiction book The Outpost: An Untold Story of American Valor by CNN's Jake Tapper. Lurie, a West Point graduate and Army veteran, listened to what I had to say and agreed to let me visit the set. He died in a vehicular accident in 2006, and Combat Outpost Keating, the site of the 2009 Battle of Kamdesh, was named in his honor. This series of meetings over two days involved more than 800 representatives of the people of Nuristan, and had the goal of bringing order and economic development to the region. During this battle Taliban members outnumbered US forces in a staggering 5 to 1 ratio and was considered one of the bloodiest battle of the War. On the whole the AAF was a broader based and more formidable force in 2007 than before the American invasion, and represented a significant escalation. Gul Mohammed Khan, the government administrator for Kamdesh District, lived at the intersection of the Landay-Sin and Darreh Ye Kushtoz rivers. He assumed command of CO Keating following the death of Captain Robert Yllescas in a Taliban IED attack in December 2008, and he almost immediately acquired a negative reputation among his new command, who called him "Broward the Coward" for planning . Not an Ordinary Engagement As they filmed one take after another, Cordova clenched his jaw and swallowed back tears, reliving the most traumatic day of his life. "But it is very difficult for us when people who weren't there and weren't involved, question the decision of leadership in a fight, but sometimes it is also necessary.". I am almost 100% certain it was deliberately placed in a shitty location to goad locals into attacking the base, allowing the US to attack the enemy directly. The transfusion was a radical move that brought Mace back to consciousness. Captain Broward is a fictional character likely based on Captain Melvin Porter, the officer who commanded COP Keating before it was attacked and was reprimanded for its lack of preparedness. Between each take, the director and actors paused and turned to Cordova, who offered feedback to make the scene match his memory. Once OP Fritsche soldiers gained control of their mortar pit, Sgt. Colonel Pat Donahue, the former commander of the 3rd BCT, believed that the Nuristani population was essentially neutral, hostile to any outside groups, and so isolated that resources allocated to the region would be wasted. Without adequate support, they were left to fight for their lives against overwhelming odds. Robert Yllescas. Constant ambushes and firefights along the road to Naray did little to relieve Keating's doubts. On his way, he stopped to offer first aid to wounded troops. On Oct. 3, 2009, the odds were against U.S. troops at Combat Outpost Keating in Afghanistan's Nuristan province, located just 10 miles from the Pakistan border. It was treacherous and subject to enemy ambush. Furthermore, Camp Keating's location, surrounded by mountains on three sides, exposed helicopters and the outpost's garrison to insurgent fire. After assisting with securing the OP from potential follow on attacks, members of the Quick Reaction Force descended from the mountain's peak to COP Keating on foot. Porter appeared to not want to actually lead his company nor was appearing to be up for another deployment. In the movie, he dies almost immediately after landing at the bottom of the cliff. It was one of many reasons Cordova was later awarded the Silver Star. Keating landed between two rocks nearly 150 feet down the cliffside, next to the river. It's true that some of the Taliban fighters casually strolled through the camp, believing they had won. One officer in Afghanistan who was familiar with the attack on COP Keating said he had mixed feelings about the criticism leveled against the camp's commanders. Anthony Parker. Died of his wounds after his legs were hit by RPG shrapnel. To a man, they all felt they had an obligation to help out in those areas where they saw Portar as failing, but upon hearing their recommendations, the captain consistently told them, point blank, that he was the commander, not them. Urdu and Pashtun HIG warriors brought arms and ammunition from Pakistan. Need to know. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading The Outpost: An Untold Story of American Valor. [8] The Coalition forces withdrew from the base shortly after the battle. During and after the battle, some of the Afghan soldiers stole items, including digital cameras and protein drinks, belonging to American soldiers at the base. [17], Coalition forces received three human-source intelligence reports sometime before the battle indicating that insurgents were planning an attack on the outposts. I was not on the outpost when the battle kicked off. Much of this is the result of the real-life Battle of Kamdesh veterans who were involved in the film, both as technical advisors and actors. In the process, the truck rolled over him and ended up almost fully submerged in the river. 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