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2013-10-08 Africa Horn

Target of U.S. raid in Somalia planned Kenya attacks

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Posted by Fred 2013-10-08 00:00|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top
File under: al-Qaeda in Kenya

#1 Unconfirmed reporting from last evening's news says the Somalia raid had only 48 hours of pre-mission planning. The JSOC 'prisoner snatch' up in Libya reportedly went off without a hitch. I agree with Pappy's analysis from yesterday that "JSOC probably did not appreciate the publicity".

No Rose Garden, diversionary, 'tuff-guy' victory lap for the Champ. Clandestine Operations be hard !

If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.
-- unknown.

Posted by Besoeker 2013-10-08 12:08|| 2013-10-08 12:08|| Front Page Top

#2 Using new Counterterror Guidelines, US forces back off in Somalia.

Posted by Besoeker 2013-10-08 12:31|| 2013-10-08 12:31|| Front Page Top

#3 48 hours pre-mission is not bad if there are indications the target was a random discovery, or the window of opportunity was short.

The problem is that it's Somalia, where there was a good chance the terrs could be tipped off by some in the Somali govt and, more importantly, every Somali civilian is a lookout.

And yes - the new Counterr Guidelines are a problem. With any luck there won't be anyone killed because them. Between that and the loose lips, this administration isn't doing JSOC any favors.

Posted by Pappy 2013-10-08 13:40|| 2013-10-08 13:40|| Front Page Top

#4 what is up with the Beverly Hill Cops rules of engagement?

I hope they did not fall for the 'banana in the tailpipe trick'.

Posted by airandee 2013-10-08 16:17|| 2013-10-08 16:17|| Front Page Top

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