MEMORANDUM FOR:
Deputy Commander, USASOC HQ
Commander, U.S. Army 75th Regiment
Commander, 10th Special Forces Group
SUBJECT: Operation Report, 10 July 2003
Acting on intel (INSCOM 02-003Z2) concerning High-Ranking Target (King of Clubs: Izzat Ibrahim), 75R unit surrounded villa in Tishrin area at 0200. Process of securing perimeter entailed taking possession of adjacent residences. In main domicile, possible explosive materials discovered.
Ibrahim determined not present, whereabouts unknown. Female inhabitants appeared withdrawn. Male residents displayed threatening behavior. Three resisted restraint efforts. Cable ties and hoods employed. Acting on threat, unit called for support at 0225. At 0300 10th SFG unit arrives. 75R unit proceeded to search surrounding residences. At 0315, two male Persons Under Control attempt escape. Despite repeated efforts by members of 75R to constrain their movement, PUCs managed to leave premises. 10th SFG unit posted to building exterior issues warning for suspects to halt upon exit. Multiple warnings ignored. Suspects counteracted by force of weapons. Medics attempt resuscitation, suspects declared dead at 0330. Melee with family members as bodies secured in transport. Quelled at 0415, number of civilian injuries unknown.
Preliminary review determines residence used as workshop for portable-generator repair. Incident compromised primary objective of operation. HUMINT assets damaged. Advisement requested.