1 00:00:46,181 --> 00:00:49,551 I'm part of a machine that always wins. 2 00:00:49,718 --> 00:00:52,621 There's no worse enemy than the United States Marine. 3 00:00:52,788 --> 00:00:55,090 Um... 4 00:00:55,257 --> 00:00:56,658 you know, we're... 5 00:00:56,825 --> 00:01:00,128 we're masters of controlled chaos and violence. 6 00:01:24,119 --> 00:01:27,055 You know, there's definitely scary parts of that plan. 7 00:01:30,459 --> 00:01:32,861 Marjah is such a difficult piece of ground, 8 00:01:33,028 --> 00:01:35,397 hundreds and hundreds of Taliban here, 9 00:01:35,564 --> 00:01:36,732 and not only Taliban 10 00:01:36,898 --> 00:01:39,301 but kind of the hard-core extremists, 11 00:01:39,468 --> 00:01:41,270 best-trained guys they've got. 12 00:01:41,436 --> 00:01:42,471 IEDs everywhere, 13 00:01:42,638 --> 00:01:45,540 triple possible, you know, anti-aircraft guns. 14 00:01:45,707 --> 00:01:49,244 Definitely expecting casualties. 15 00:01:49,411 --> 00:01:51,947 But that's what the Marines do. 16 00:01:52,114 --> 00:01:56,285 Whatever the president needs us to do is what we do. 17 00:02:03,992 --> 00:02:05,427 What's going on, Bravo? 18 00:02:06,595 --> 00:02:07,996 You guys ready to go? 19 00:02:10,599 --> 00:02:13,669 The Taliban have their fist in the mix here. 20 00:02:13,835 --> 00:02:15,737 Trust me, this is going to be chaotic. 21 00:02:15,904 --> 00:02:18,307 This plan that we've rock-drilled over and over... 22 00:02:18,473 --> 00:02:21,343 as soon as you get off the bird, it's not worth anything. 23 00:02:21,510 --> 00:02:24,846 Every single one of you is going to have to make 100 decisions 24 00:02:25,013 --> 00:02:27,049 that there is no right answer to. 25 00:02:27,215 --> 00:02:28,250 But guess what. 26 00:02:28,417 --> 00:02:29,518 You have to act. 27 00:02:29,685 --> 00:02:31,286 You have to decide, you have to act. 28 00:02:31,453 --> 00:02:33,822 I've talked to you before about the gift of aggression. 29 00:02:33,989 --> 00:02:34,990 You're here for a reason. 30 00:02:35,157 --> 00:02:37,993 When the enemy chooses to face us on a battlefield, 31 00:02:38,160 --> 00:02:40,228 win the direct firefight right now, 32 00:02:40,395 --> 00:02:42,331 overwhelming surgical firepower. 33 00:02:42,497 --> 00:02:44,866 Destroy him immediately. 34 00:02:45,033 --> 00:02:49,004 I guarantee you we will lose Marines. 35 00:02:49,171 --> 00:02:50,639 I guarantee you we will. 36 00:02:50,806 --> 00:02:53,608 Don't let emotions control you. 37 00:02:53,775 --> 00:02:57,379 There's 80,000 civilians in this city. 38 00:02:57,546 --> 00:03:00,148 There's maybe a thousand enemy. 39 00:03:00,315 --> 00:03:02,718 When I go home, I don't want to feel ashamed 40 00:03:02,884 --> 00:03:05,220 because I'm having problems sleeping at night 41 00:03:05,387 --> 00:03:08,490 because I'm not sure that I did the right thing. 42 00:03:08,657 --> 00:03:11,293 What happens over the next five days 43 00:03:11,460 --> 00:03:14,062 will be a cornerstone of your memory 44 00:03:14,229 --> 00:03:16,164 for the rest of your life. 45 00:03:17,632 --> 00:03:20,068 All right, gents, that's all I got. 46 00:03:54,703 --> 00:03:56,338 In Afghanistan, the stage is set 47 00:03:56,505 --> 00:03:59,941 for one of the biggest allied offensives so far. 48 00:04:00,108 --> 00:04:03,678 U.S. Marines are heading up a force to attack the Taliban. 49 00:04:03,845 --> 00:04:06,748 They are gathering around the town of Marjah 50 00:04:06,915 --> 00:04:08,183 in Helmand Province, 51 00:04:08,350 --> 00:04:10,986 getting ready to drive off the Taliban 52 00:04:11,153 --> 00:04:12,988 and restore government order. 53 00:04:13,155 --> 00:04:15,824 This is the first major offensive 54 00:04:15,991 --> 00:04:17,392 since President Barack Obama announced 55 00:04:17,559 --> 00:04:20,729 he was sending 30,000 reinforcements... 56 00:04:20,896 --> 00:04:24,166 a new strategy for turning back the Taliban. 57 00:04:24,332 --> 00:04:25,934 Afghanistan is not lost. 58 00:04:26,101 --> 00:04:29,037 For several years, it has moved backwards. 59 00:04:29,204 --> 00:04:32,174 Gradually, the Taliban has begun to control 60 00:04:32,340 --> 00:04:34,509 additional swaths of territory. 61 00:04:37,145 --> 00:04:38,113 This is a date with destiny. 62 00:04:38,280 --> 00:04:39,314 For the rest of your careers, 63 00:04:39,481 --> 00:04:41,049 you will be known as Marjah Marines. 64 00:04:42,884 --> 00:04:43,819 The Afghan Army 65 00:04:43,985 --> 00:04:45,520 who will be fighting alongside the Marines. 66 00:04:45,687 --> 00:04:47,856 Don't want to mess with this guy. I'll tell you that. 67 00:04:50,158 --> 00:04:51,560 We will pursue a military strategy 68 00:04:51,726 --> 00:04:53,929 that will secure key population sites. 69 00:04:54,095 --> 00:04:56,531 The Marines have effectively cut off 70 00:04:56,698 --> 00:04:58,266 all escape routes out of Marjah. 71 00:04:58,433 --> 00:05:00,402 They're doing everything they can 72 00:05:00,569 --> 00:05:03,638 to let the people of Marjah know they're coming. 73 00:05:03,805 --> 00:05:06,208 Many families have already left the city 74 00:05:06,374 --> 00:05:08,710 to avoid being caught in the crossfire. 75 00:05:08,877 --> 00:05:11,980 Ultimately, our efforts across Afghanistan 76 00:05:12,147 --> 00:05:14,583 are about changing the perceptions of people. 77 00:05:14,749 --> 00:05:17,586 I want the Afghan people to understand 78 00:05:17,752 --> 00:05:22,491 America seeks an end to this era of war and suffering. 79 00:05:24,025 --> 00:05:27,762 Marjah is considered a key test of Obama's strategy. 80 00:05:27,929 --> 00:05:30,265 This is a critical point. 81 00:05:30,432 --> 00:05:34,269 It may be the critical point. 82 00:05:36,171 --> 00:05:37,038 God bless you. 83 00:05:37,205 --> 00:05:40,041 And God bless the United States of America. 84 00:05:41,977 --> 00:05:44,112 Thank you very much. 85 00:05:44,279 --> 00:05:46,481 Thank you. 86 00:05:46,648 --> 00:05:49,885 Reports from inside the city suggest 87 00:05:50,051 --> 00:05:52,721 that hundreds of hard-core insurgents 88 00:05:52,888 --> 00:05:54,689 are bracing for a fight. 89 00:07:31,152 --> 00:07:32,988 Right now, we're sweeping for some IEDs, 90 00:07:33,154 --> 00:07:35,256 hoping we don't step on anything. 91 00:07:35,423 --> 00:07:36,858 It's a very slow process. 92 00:07:37,025 --> 00:07:39,594 With this many guys, it could take awhile. 93 00:07:39,761 --> 00:07:41,596 And that's what these IEDs do. 94 00:07:41,763 --> 00:07:44,466 They take us away from our own game plan. 95 00:07:44,633 --> 00:07:48,269 So, we're having to swab up our tactics 96 00:07:48,436 --> 00:07:51,206 and kind of play the chess game. 97 00:07:51,373 --> 00:07:53,508 It's not checkers now. 98 00:08:21,436 --> 00:08:26,541 See all those antennas? That's Building 21. 99 00:08:56,104 --> 00:08:57,505 They're going this way. 100 00:09:00,475 --> 00:09:01,309 That's three. 101 00:09:01,476 --> 00:09:03,845 Three in about the last 10 minutes. 102 00:09:10,051 --> 00:09:10,919 Just keep in mind, 103 00:09:11,086 --> 00:09:13,421 there's a couple guys at this intersection. 104 00:09:13,588 --> 00:09:15,890 They're walking down that road, it looks like. 105 00:09:16,057 --> 00:09:17,759 They definitely know we're here now. 106 00:09:17,926 --> 00:09:20,662 They're just walking around, watching us like we're the zoo. 107 00:09:20,829 --> 00:09:24,099 Trying to maneuver all around us. 108 00:09:24,265 --> 00:09:26,167 Uncomfortable situation. 109 00:09:26,334 --> 00:09:29,337 We know a lot have left the city, 110 00:09:29,504 --> 00:09:31,973 but I'm sure several stayed. 111 00:09:42,817 --> 00:09:46,454 If they pop up, start firing, lay into 'em. 112 00:09:53,828 --> 00:09:55,530 Push up. 113 00:09:55,697 --> 00:09:58,767 Gonna try to get eyes on this first compound right here. 114 00:10:14,349 --> 00:10:17,452 Let's go, come on! 115 00:10:17,619 --> 00:10:19,154 Hey, Smith, watch your flank. 116 00:10:24,926 --> 00:10:25,927 Shoot his ass! 117 00:10:29,931 --> 00:10:31,699 - Oh, fuck! - He's shot in the leg! 118 00:10:31,866 --> 00:10:34,169 - Oh, shit! - Come here, come here! 119 00:10:34,335 --> 00:10:35,904 Get down. Where you hit at? 120 00:10:36,070 --> 00:10:38,039 On my fucking leg, dude. 121 00:10:38,206 --> 00:10:39,607 Oh, fucking hit! 122 00:10:39,774 --> 00:10:40,809 Ooh! 123 00:10:40,975 --> 00:10:43,511 What the fuck? 124 00:10:48,216 --> 00:10:50,952 I got you, boy. I got you. I got you. 125 00:10:54,823 --> 00:10:56,191 Roger. 126 00:10:56,357 --> 00:11:00,361 Doc Morrison. Right leg. Arterial bleed. 127 00:11:00,528 --> 00:11:03,131 Heavy red blood. 128 00:11:03,298 --> 00:11:04,666 Where's that coming from? 129 00:11:04,833 --> 00:11:09,504 What do you see? 130 00:11:12,173 --> 00:11:14,609 Started firing from that compound over there. 131 00:11:14,776 --> 00:11:16,077 There was like 8 of them. 132 00:11:16,244 --> 00:11:17,979 They shot the rockets 133 00:11:18,146 --> 00:11:21,549 and they were effective, like, no, shit, 134 00:11:21,716 --> 00:11:24,853 like, I was... Yeah, it's effective. 135 00:11:25,019 --> 00:11:26,888 ...get the fuck away. 136 00:11:27,055 --> 00:11:29,224 Took fire from down here at this intersection. 137 00:11:29,390 --> 00:11:30,291 They fired that RPG. 138 00:11:30,458 --> 00:11:32,760 It popped around that corner from that intersection, 139 00:11:32,927 --> 00:11:33,761 fired that RPG. 140 00:11:33,928 --> 00:11:38,666 There was no pangs or claps. It was all zing, zing. 141 00:11:48,376 --> 00:11:49,744 You need to get down, brother. 142 00:11:49,911 --> 00:11:52,513 We're taking fire from fucking three goddamn places. 143 00:11:52,680 --> 00:11:53,615 We'll be all right. 144 00:11:53,781 --> 00:11:55,183 Have we stopped the bleeding yet? 145 00:11:55,350 --> 00:11:57,986 It's been stopped for a couple minutes now. 146 00:11:58,152 --> 00:12:00,555 'Cause I got to get you out of here, man. 147 00:12:00,722 --> 00:12:02,690 So, we'll get him fucking moving. 148 00:12:02,857 --> 00:12:05,460 We need air on that motherfucker right there. 149 00:12:05,627 --> 00:12:07,629 - It's pretty close. - Yes. 150 00:12:07,795 --> 00:12:09,998 Every time that moped stopped at the end, 151 00:12:10,164 --> 00:12:12,667 he was dropping guys off and they ran in there. 152 00:12:12,834 --> 00:12:14,302 That's where they're flooded. 153 00:12:14,469 --> 00:12:16,104 There's at least 10 to 12. 154 00:12:16,271 --> 00:12:19,607 Get a fucking shot off! The next one you fucking see! 155 00:12:19,774 --> 00:12:20,742 Do you hear me? 156 00:12:20,909 --> 00:12:21,809 Son of a bitch. 157 00:12:21,976 --> 00:12:24,712 Wow, it's getting close to us. 158 00:12:24,879 --> 00:12:28,750 Why not call in air now? 159 00:12:28,917 --> 00:12:30,785 They may be trying to, 160 00:12:30,952 --> 00:12:35,089 but they're just worried about collateral damage 161 00:12:35,256 --> 00:12:37,091 and affecting the people, 162 00:12:37,258 --> 00:12:40,528 which you don't want to take out innocent people, 163 00:12:40,695 --> 00:12:42,497 but, you know, what's more important... 164 00:12:42,664 --> 00:12:44,832 your Marines or the guys shooting at you? 165 00:12:48,436 --> 00:12:50,471 What do you think the Taliban fighters 166 00:12:50,638 --> 00:12:51,472 are doing now? 167 00:12:51,639 --> 00:12:52,740 Probably low on ammo. 168 00:13:05,520 --> 00:13:06,888 Kick that leg across. 169 00:13:07,055 --> 00:13:07,889 Swing it! 170 00:13:08,056 --> 00:13:10,825 Yeah, I'm worried about you getting an infection 171 00:13:10,992 --> 00:13:12,627 in that fucking sore, dude. 172 00:13:13,328 --> 00:13:16,331 Keep it out of the water. 173 00:13:16,497 --> 00:13:18,566 Jump over there. Go, go, go, go, go! 174 00:13:18,733 --> 00:13:20,034 Push him. 175 00:13:20,201 --> 00:13:22,971 Help him get up here. 176 00:13:26,607 --> 00:13:28,977 Crawl to the top, hold fast. 177 00:13:29,143 --> 00:13:30,345 Hurry up! 178 00:13:36,084 --> 00:13:38,486 Altogether, I've seen about 40. 179 00:13:38,653 --> 00:13:39,854 Using really good tactics. 180 00:13:40,021 --> 00:13:42,223 They've been fucking hiding AK-47s in one spot 181 00:13:42,390 --> 00:13:43,691 then moving them to another. 182 00:13:43,858 --> 00:13:46,661 And when they finish that spot, they run to another spot 183 00:13:46,828 --> 00:13:48,997 that's actually a good, good hidden place, 184 00:13:49,163 --> 00:13:50,064 have the AK-47 there, 185 00:13:50,231 --> 00:13:51,666 and they shoot off the ground, 186 00:13:51,833 --> 00:13:54,369 and they move again, do the same thing over again. 187 00:13:54,535 --> 00:13:57,205 It's not just one guy spraying like we're used to. 188 00:13:57,372 --> 00:13:59,907 These guys actually know what they're doing. 189 00:14:38,980 --> 00:14:41,282 Hey, there's women and children in the building! 190 00:14:41,382 --> 00:14:43,051 Women and children in the building! 191 00:14:43,217 --> 00:14:46,120 Weapons tight. We're going in. Let's go. 192 00:15:04,806 --> 00:15:06,207 We need a fucking ax or something. 193 00:15:06,374 --> 00:15:07,408 - You got 'em. - A shovel. 194 00:15:07,575 --> 00:15:11,112 Let's get it. Let's get holes in these walls. 195 00:15:19,253 --> 00:15:22,590 Roger. We're taking contact from Building 30. Break. 196 00:15:22,757 --> 00:15:25,660 Hey, what did they fucking hit? 197 00:15:25,827 --> 00:15:28,396 There's just trees blocking it. 198 00:15:29,897 --> 00:15:32,800 That building out there, there's sporadic fire coming from. 199 00:15:36,704 --> 00:15:40,441 We've got fucking good eyes on this cocksucker right here. 200 00:15:46,681 --> 00:15:48,583 I don't like being here. 201 00:15:48,749 --> 00:15:50,518 - Huh? - I don't like being here. 202 00:15:50,685 --> 00:15:51,752 - In this house? - Not really. 203 00:15:51,919 --> 00:15:52,753 Why? 204 00:15:52,920 --> 00:15:59,026 It's too fucking small, close to a fucking attack position, 205 00:15:59,193 --> 00:16:03,164 perfect range for rockets and mortars, 206 00:16:03,331 --> 00:16:06,300 easy fucking distance to judge. 207 00:16:06,467 --> 00:16:09,303 So it would be pretty easy to bracket. 208 00:16:09,470 --> 00:16:11,672 I'm sure we won't stay here long. 209 00:16:13,407 --> 00:16:15,776 That's where they're fucking dipping from. 210 00:16:15,943 --> 00:16:17,845 He was in there shooting potshots 211 00:16:18,012 --> 00:16:19,647 from that crack right there. 212 00:16:22,450 --> 00:16:23,584 Piece of shit! 213 00:16:23,751 --> 00:16:25,019 Over, baby. 214 00:16:25,186 --> 00:16:29,157 All right, fall back in real quick. 215 00:16:42,870 --> 00:16:44,438 All right, we're right here. 216 00:16:44,605 --> 00:16:48,142 First, he's gonna fucking fire a jab into Building 20. 217 00:16:48,309 --> 00:16:49,277 All right. 218 00:16:49,443 --> 00:16:51,145 That door, I ain't all about going through it, 219 00:16:51,312 --> 00:16:53,281 because they can fucking probably run back and forth. 220 00:16:53,447 --> 00:16:54,448 Not kosher. 221 00:16:54,615 --> 00:16:55,783 So, clear 20 and 21. 222 00:16:55,950 --> 00:16:57,785 And fucking fire another damn bitch 223 00:16:57,952 --> 00:16:59,353 into the fucking Building 19. 224 00:16:59,520 --> 00:17:01,122 Because if they have a fucking machine gun right here, 225 00:17:01,289 --> 00:17:04,492 they just killed the fucking entire platoon. 226 00:17:07,161 --> 00:17:08,863 God damn. 227 00:17:17,872 --> 00:17:19,440 Damn it! 228 00:17:19,607 --> 00:17:20,942 I can't fucking move in this shit. 229 00:17:23,010 --> 00:17:26,347 Covering maneuver. 230 00:17:26,514 --> 00:17:29,750 Haul ass. 231 00:17:29,917 --> 00:17:32,153 Whoa! 232 00:17:32,320 --> 00:17:34,589 Tell 'em we're getting shot at from behind us. 233 00:17:34,755 --> 00:17:36,624 Yeah. Exact same building. 234 00:17:40,962 --> 00:17:42,830 Go, go, go, go, go, go. Go, go, go. 235 00:17:42,997 --> 00:17:45,266 Go, motherfucker! 236 00:17:51,038 --> 00:17:53,007 Jesus! 237 00:17:54,809 --> 00:17:56,477 Holy fuck. 238 00:17:57,845 --> 00:18:00,748 Oh, my God! 239 00:18:10,324 --> 00:18:13,094 Dude, you got to drop bombs. Bombs don't miss. 240 00:18:13,261 --> 00:18:15,162 That's what I'm saying, bro. What's this gunmanship? 241 00:18:15,329 --> 00:18:19,200 They wouldn't get closer than 600 meters last year. 242 00:18:19,367 --> 00:18:22,637 These guys are like 150 meters, if closer. 243 00:18:22,803 --> 00:18:24,772 And they're... They've got effective fire. 244 00:18:24,939 --> 00:18:26,841 Last year, it was just straight sporadic. 245 00:18:27,008 --> 00:18:29,810 Never hit anything really. 246 00:18:29,977 --> 00:18:31,879 That's my little boy. I miss him. 247 00:18:32,046 --> 00:18:33,648 How old is he? 248 00:18:33,814 --> 00:18:35,783 He's 5 months. 249 00:18:35,950 --> 00:18:37,818 5 months February 13th. 250 00:18:37,985 --> 00:18:38,953 I miss him. 251 00:18:39,120 --> 00:18:41,055 I'll be home to him soon. 252 00:18:41,222 --> 00:18:42,623 How much time did you spend with him 253 00:18:42,790 --> 00:18:43,624 before you came here? 254 00:18:43,791 --> 00:18:46,060 About 2 months, 2 or 3 months. 255 00:18:46,227 --> 00:18:49,130 Not too bad. 256 00:18:50,231 --> 00:18:53,234 He's gonna be big when I get home. I can't wait. 257 00:19:06,080 --> 00:19:08,482 Was that us? 258 00:19:08,649 --> 00:19:10,851 Was that US that shot? 259 00:19:11,018 --> 00:19:12,620 What's going on? 260 00:19:12,787 --> 00:19:13,754 What the fuck? 261 00:19:13,921 --> 00:19:15,790 - What have we got? - I was pissing! 262 00:19:15,956 --> 00:19:18,759 Tried to hit the medevac bird with a RPG. 263 00:19:18,926 --> 00:19:20,227 They fucking missed. 264 00:19:20,394 --> 00:19:21,862 They were shooting at the one bird. 265 00:19:22,029 --> 00:19:23,898 They had the medevac on the ground over there, 266 00:19:24,065 --> 00:19:25,733 and then the other one was drawing fire. 267 00:19:29,170 --> 00:19:31,372 Motherfuckers, man. I'm telling you. 268 00:19:31,539 --> 00:19:33,741 Crazy, crazy. 269 00:19:33,908 --> 00:19:36,410 Taken fire from 25. 270 00:19:36,577 --> 00:19:38,979 What's your direction of movement? 271 00:19:45,419 --> 00:19:47,054 - Ready? - Yeah. 272 00:19:48,322 --> 00:19:50,458 All right, here we go. 273 00:19:57,631 --> 00:19:58,866 Fuck you, cocksuckers! 274 00:19:59,033 --> 00:20:01,335 We're going to fucking blow them up. 275 00:20:11,612 --> 00:20:14,982 They're probably like, "Oh, look at our RPGs." 276 00:20:15,149 --> 00:20:16,884 Imagine how that felt. 277 00:20:33,000 --> 00:20:34,835 Southern Afghanistan, 278 00:20:35,002 --> 00:20:37,772 Operation Moshtarak, meaning "together," 279 00:20:37,938 --> 00:20:40,775 moving deeper into Marjah. 280 00:20:40,941 --> 00:20:44,178 As a way to show their joint control of the operation, 281 00:20:44,345 --> 00:20:46,313 U.S. Commander Stanley McChrystal 282 00:20:46,480 --> 00:20:48,616 and Afghan general Shir Mohammed Zazi 283 00:20:48,783 --> 00:20:50,384 held a press conference together. 284 00:20:50,551 --> 00:20:52,553 While this is an Afghan-led operation, 285 00:20:52,720 --> 00:20:55,055 I think it highlights the special partnership 286 00:20:55,222 --> 00:20:57,525 that we've developed that I'm very proud of. 287 00:20:57,691 --> 00:21:00,394 And I would ask for the media 288 00:21:00,561 --> 00:21:05,266 to watch the bravery of Afghan National Security Forces. 289 00:21:05,433 --> 00:21:08,502 We will shift the emphasis of our mission 290 00:21:08,669 --> 00:21:11,806 to increasing the size of Afghan security forces, 291 00:21:11,972 --> 00:21:14,675 so that they can eventually take the lead 292 00:21:14,842 --> 00:21:16,644 in securing their country. 293 00:21:18,112 --> 00:21:21,215 This is not Marine companies here and Afghan companies here. 294 00:21:21,382 --> 00:21:22,583 This is squad and squad, 295 00:21:22,750 --> 00:21:24,852 platoon and platoon going out together. 296 00:21:25,019 --> 00:21:26,987 There's a brotherhood there 297 00:21:27,154 --> 00:21:30,357 of great trust and cooperation between us. 298 00:21:30,524 --> 00:21:32,560 And this isn't fluff, this isn't talk. 299 00:21:32,726 --> 00:21:34,228 I mean, this is the real deal. 300 00:21:34,395 --> 00:21:37,298 The Marines have great respect for the Afghan Army, 301 00:21:37,465 --> 00:21:39,233 and I think that's reciprocal. 302 00:21:39,400 --> 00:21:42,436 - All right. - Thank you. 303 00:21:42,603 --> 00:21:46,106 Next question. 304 00:21:52,680 --> 00:21:55,850 Kadir, you've got to be the first one going in. 305 00:21:56,016 --> 00:21:56,917 To the front! 306 00:21:57,084 --> 00:21:58,719 Right behind the...guy. 307 00:21:58,886 --> 00:22:02,590 There. Go. Up front. Go. 308 00:22:07,561 --> 00:22:10,664 Hey, to the right, to the right. 309 00:22:13,968 --> 00:22:16,170 Go. 310 00:22:19,373 --> 00:22:21,909 Hey, Rolo! 311 00:22:22,076 --> 00:22:23,444 Get up here! 312 00:22:23,611 --> 00:22:25,379 Little pussy ass. 313 00:22:25,546 --> 00:22:28,315 Rolo, kick the door in, and move out the way, 314 00:22:28,482 --> 00:22:30,251 and they're gonna go in, okay? 315 00:22:30,417 --> 00:22:33,854 Yes, you kick the door and move, and they're gonna go in. 316 00:22:34,021 --> 00:22:36,357 Go in as soon as he kicks the door. 317 00:22:36,524 --> 00:22:37,658 Go, go! 318 00:22:37,825 --> 00:22:40,261 Get the fuck in there! 319 00:22:41,662 --> 00:22:43,998 Get the fuck in there. Get the fuck in there. 320 00:22:44,164 --> 00:22:46,333 Watch the corners. Watch the corners. 321 00:22:50,037 --> 00:22:50,871 Go, go, go, go, go, go. 322 00:22:51,038 --> 00:22:52,206 Let's go. Come on, let's go. 323 00:22:52,373 --> 00:22:55,109 Hey, let's go. Get in there. 324 00:22:55,276 --> 00:22:57,478 Go in there. 325 00:23:03,417 --> 00:23:06,220 Kick that bitch. 326 00:23:08,856 --> 00:23:13,394 It's locked. 327 00:23:13,561 --> 00:23:14,862 Get in there. Get in there. 328 00:23:15,029 --> 00:23:16,030 Is it Clear? 329 00:23:17,765 --> 00:23:19,400 - No good? - Good. 330 00:23:19,567 --> 00:23:21,702 It's good? No one in there? 331 00:23:21,869 --> 00:23:22,870 Real good. 332 00:23:25,906 --> 00:23:28,842 No Taliban, okay. 333 00:23:35,049 --> 00:23:36,483 That was a police station, 334 00:23:36,650 --> 00:23:39,253 but you can tell some other people moved in. 335 00:23:39,420 --> 00:23:41,522 Taliban, Taliban. 336 00:23:41,689 --> 00:23:42,723 Taliban. 337 00:23:42,890 --> 00:23:44,959 Taliban. Taliban. 338 00:23:56,503 --> 00:23:58,172 That's opium. 339 00:23:58,339 --> 00:24:04,211 The Opium ball, which is then processed into that. 340 00:24:04,378 --> 00:24:07,848 This is about $60,000 U.S. 341 00:24:12,720 --> 00:24:14,622 This is ammonium nitrate, 342 00:24:14,788 --> 00:24:17,591 to make ammonium nitrate aluminum, 343 00:24:17,758 --> 00:24:18,859 which is known as ANAL. 344 00:24:19,026 --> 00:24:20,361 It's IED-making material. 345 00:24:36,577 --> 00:24:40,381 It's my understanding that Alpha and Charlie got minimal contact. 346 00:24:40,547 --> 00:24:42,583 I mean, they've got sporadic stuff, 347 00:24:42,750 --> 00:24:44,251 but it sounds like everybody, 348 00:24:44,418 --> 00:24:47,354 all the fighters kind of stuck in the center of town. 349 00:24:47,521 --> 00:24:49,757 There's about 250 of them left, 350 00:24:49,923 --> 00:24:51,492 and it seems like they're all right here. 351 00:24:51,659 --> 00:24:55,229 We're the only show in town from what I understand. 352 00:24:59,333 --> 00:25:02,136 So we flew in, met some pretty significant resistance 353 00:25:02,302 --> 00:25:03,137 right up front. 354 00:25:03,303 --> 00:25:05,606 After we landed, within a couple of hours, 355 00:25:05,773 --> 00:25:07,641 we were attacked from 360 degrees 356 00:25:07,808 --> 00:25:10,177 while we continued to push up 357 00:25:10,344 --> 00:25:14,748 and seize our little foothold of the village here. 358 00:25:17,851 --> 00:25:18,919 And we lost an engineer 359 00:25:19,086 --> 00:25:21,388 that was trying to bring up breaching equipment. 360 00:25:21,555 --> 00:25:23,290 You know, and I'm the one that Called back 361 00:25:23,457 --> 00:25:25,426 and told him to get the APOBS, bring it up here. 362 00:25:25,592 --> 00:25:27,394 And somebody, you know... I can't remember who it was... 363 00:25:27,561 --> 00:25:28,896 somebody was arguing with me on the radio 364 00:25:29,063 --> 00:25:29,930 about how heavy the fire was, 365 00:25:30,097 --> 00:25:31,765 and I told them I don't care, get the APOBS up here, 366 00:25:31,932 --> 00:25:33,400 we've got to get into the objective. 367 00:25:33,567 --> 00:25:35,502 And about a half-hour after the incident, 368 00:25:35,669 --> 00:25:37,471 I found out that doing that, you know, 369 00:25:37,638 --> 00:25:39,339 one of the Marines had been killed, 370 00:25:39,506 --> 00:25:41,275 had been shot, you know, in the back, 371 00:25:41,442 --> 00:25:43,577 as he was moving out to get that piece of gear. 372 00:25:45,713 --> 00:25:47,548 We always go into these fights, we know... 373 00:25:47,715 --> 00:25:48,949 You know, in a fight like this, 374 00:25:49,116 --> 00:25:50,684 I know that I'm gonna lose Marines, 375 00:25:50,851 --> 00:25:52,486 but this guy was doing exactly a task 376 00:25:52,653 --> 00:25:54,955 that I told him we needed to do, 377 00:25:55,122 --> 00:25:58,659 and, you know... 378 00:25:58,826 --> 00:26:00,027 he get killed doing it. 379 00:26:00,194 --> 00:26:01,528 So that's... 380 00:26:01,695 --> 00:26:03,864 That was definitely the lowest point I've had so far. 381 00:26:04,031 --> 00:26:08,535 That...that took me awhile to reconcile in my head. 382 00:26:22,883 --> 00:26:25,252 And we move on now to Afghanistan 383 00:26:25,419 --> 00:26:26,587 and the massive battle 384 00:26:26,754 --> 00:26:29,189 to clear the Taliban stronghold of Marjah. 385 00:26:29,356 --> 00:26:31,658 Pentagon spokesman Geoff Morrell says 386 00:26:31,825 --> 00:26:33,761 the Taliban is being squeezed. 387 00:26:33,927 --> 00:26:37,131 Our hope is clearly that this is creating 388 00:26:37,297 --> 00:26:40,300 a certain amount of discontent, worry, 389 00:26:40,467 --> 00:26:44,371 turmoil within the organization, such that it is. 390 00:26:53,514 --> 00:26:55,149 Whoa! 391 00:26:55,315 --> 00:26:57,985 Holy fuck, that's right there. 392 00:26:58,152 --> 00:27:00,320 Hey, it's in the bazaar. 393 00:27:00,487 --> 00:27:02,923 He's blowing up the bazaar. 394 00:27:05,859 --> 00:27:06,927 Roger. 395 00:27:07,094 --> 00:27:07,961 Okay. Come on. 396 00:27:08,128 --> 00:27:08,962 So they're hitting it short, 397 00:27:09,129 --> 00:27:10,664 which means they're going to be adjusting on us. 398 00:27:10,831 --> 00:27:13,200 - Yes. - Keep fucking down! 399 00:27:13,367 --> 00:27:14,201 Holy fuck. 400 00:27:14,368 --> 00:27:17,237 There's a bunch of propane tanks on fire. 401 00:27:21,508 --> 00:27:25,045 The gas station's about to fucking blow up. 402 00:27:25,212 --> 00:27:26,046 Get back. 403 00:27:26,213 --> 00:27:27,881 What's he got? 404 00:27:28,048 --> 00:27:31,118 They're trying to close in. 405 00:27:37,791 --> 00:27:39,726 A Taliban spokesman insisted 406 00:27:39,893 --> 00:27:41,295 that insurgents were resisting 407 00:27:41,461 --> 00:27:45,165 and the town remained under their control. 408 00:28:11,725 --> 00:28:13,927 Better put my gear on. 409 00:28:14,094 --> 00:28:16,663 Can't leave the building without my gear on. 410 00:28:19,199 --> 00:28:21,268 Or I can, but that wouldn't be very... 411 00:28:21,435 --> 00:28:22,936 My wife wouldn't like that. 412 00:28:33,914 --> 00:28:35,749 What they're saying on the radio, 413 00:28:35,916 --> 00:28:38,685 says that they're trying to move closer to the base, 414 00:28:38,852 --> 00:28:42,189 to our defense here, so... 415 00:28:42,356 --> 00:28:44,157 We've got to fix our post up, 416 00:28:44,324 --> 00:28:48,462 so they're probably gonna see us on this roof and start firing. 417 00:28:48,629 --> 00:28:51,231 So I'm gonna get down as quick as possible. 418 00:28:51,398 --> 00:28:53,767 Just we got to roll with the beast. 419 00:28:59,973 --> 00:29:01,975 Needs to be right here. 420 00:29:02,142 --> 00:29:04,111 All right. Come on. 421 00:29:04,278 --> 00:29:06,413 We're gonna link up with 3rd Platoon first. 422 00:29:06,580 --> 00:29:08,415 All we're gonna do is push north. 423 00:29:29,269 --> 00:29:31,405 Hey, they said they got one out in the road over there. 424 00:29:31,571 --> 00:29:33,440 They said they can see the line. 425 00:29:33,607 --> 00:29:35,842 Spider drop, baby. Spider drop. 426 00:29:36,009 --> 00:29:37,945 Boot-camp style. 427 00:29:38,111 --> 00:29:41,515 Show them the wire and stuff that you see. 428 00:29:43,951 --> 00:29:45,519 Hey, hey, listen up. Hey. 429 00:29:45,686 --> 00:29:47,854 There's a fucking IED over there. 430 00:29:50,090 --> 00:29:50,924 It's fucking huge. 431 00:29:51,091 --> 00:29:52,893 It's huge. I don't know what the fuck it is. 432 00:29:53,060 --> 00:29:54,928 It looks like maybe a 50-pound bag or something. 433 00:29:55,095 --> 00:29:55,929 All right. 434 00:29:56,096 --> 00:29:58,332 Hey. Hey, don't be walking too close to the wall. 435 00:29:58,498 --> 00:30:00,667 Could be anything in there but it's big as fuck 436 00:30:00,834 --> 00:30:03,503 and it's electric and it's running into the other compound. 437 00:30:03,670 --> 00:30:06,406 Yeah, it looks at least a 50-pounder, 438 00:30:06,573 --> 00:30:08,041 whatever it could be. 439 00:30:08,208 --> 00:30:10,077 Just keep fucking eyes on me till I get back 440 00:30:10,243 --> 00:30:11,511 'cause I got to sweep down there. 441 00:30:11,678 --> 00:30:13,347 'Cause I don't want somebody popping over with a fucking gun 442 00:30:13,513 --> 00:30:15,048 and capping me. You know what I'm saying? 443 00:30:39,840 --> 00:30:41,675 Yo, get ready to move, get ready to move. 444 00:30:41,842 --> 00:30:43,677 Back, behind here. Let's go. 445 00:30:43,844 --> 00:30:45,345 Quickly! You only got a minute! 446 00:30:45,512 --> 00:30:46,480 Come here. 447 00:30:46,646 --> 00:30:48,715 Mohammad, get over here. 448 00:30:48,882 --> 00:30:49,783 Get down. 449 00:30:49,950 --> 00:30:51,485 Get down against the wall. 450 00:30:51,651 --> 00:30:53,687 Get low. 451 00:30:57,124 --> 00:30:59,126 Hey, listen up, after it goes off, 452 00:30:59,292 --> 00:31:00,761 listen for frag, all right? 453 00:31:00,927 --> 00:31:02,295 So everybody be quiet. 454 00:31:16,143 --> 00:31:18,145 Goddamn. 455 00:31:18,311 --> 00:31:19,913 All right. I'm just gonna look down the alley, 456 00:31:20,080 --> 00:31:21,081 make sure it's all fucking gone, all right? 457 00:31:21,248 --> 00:31:22,082 Check. 458 00:31:22,249 --> 00:31:23,717 Let's walk around the corner here. 459 00:31:23,884 --> 00:31:25,118 I've got two guys up there. 460 00:31:25,285 --> 00:31:26,119 Two guys running? 461 00:31:26,286 --> 00:31:28,321 No, they're not running. They're walking. 462 00:31:28,488 --> 00:31:30,690 Spot it. See what you've got. 463 00:31:30,857 --> 00:31:33,160 They just went down behind like a fucking little berm 464 00:31:33,326 --> 00:31:35,729 or some shit. 465 00:31:37,798 --> 00:31:39,533 Is that shooting at us? 466 00:31:43,370 --> 00:31:45,038 Whoa! That's live fire. 467 00:31:45,205 --> 00:31:46,373 Hey, let's go! 468 00:31:46,540 --> 00:31:48,308 Where's the fucking target at? 469 00:31:52,179 --> 00:31:54,114 Give me a goddamn shot at them. 470 00:31:54,281 --> 00:31:56,349 For Christ sakes, at the fucking ones you see. 471 00:31:56,516 --> 00:31:58,552 You see a guy out there, you fucking hit him. 472 00:31:58,718 --> 00:32:00,454 See the brown? 473 00:32:00,620 --> 00:32:04,424 Show it to him. Show it to him. 474 00:32:04,591 --> 00:32:06,026 It's 12:00. 475 00:32:06,193 --> 00:32:07,027 Yeah. 476 00:32:07,194 --> 00:32:09,162 One shooter on top of the roof. 477 00:32:09,329 --> 00:32:10,363 We spotted him. 478 00:32:10,530 --> 00:32:13,166 We're gonna take a long shot and knock him out. 479 00:32:13,333 --> 00:32:14,668 Now copy. 480 00:32:18,038 --> 00:32:19,072 Slow and methodical. 481 00:32:19,239 --> 00:32:21,641 Look at those motherfuckers and hit them. 482 00:32:25,112 --> 00:32:28,115 Bring the other one. 483 00:32:28,281 --> 00:32:31,251 Give me a shot at it. 484 00:32:31,418 --> 00:32:33,220 Hey, put your head down, Perry. 485 00:32:33,386 --> 00:32:34,821 You ready? 486 00:32:34,988 --> 00:32:35,822 Go. 487 00:32:39,893 --> 00:32:41,461 We got a hit! 488 00:32:41,628 --> 00:32:43,997 We got confirmation. 489 00:32:44,164 --> 00:32:46,433 Did you volunteer to do this job? 490 00:32:46,600 --> 00:32:47,801 Yes, I did. 491 00:32:47,968 --> 00:32:51,004 Gets a little fun sometimes, a little crazy others. 492 00:32:51,171 --> 00:32:53,540 - Did you see that? - Keep eyes on him. 493 00:33:08,355 --> 00:33:09,823 We're going over the wall. 494 00:33:09,990 --> 00:33:12,659 They're going into this fucking building. 495 00:33:23,170 --> 00:33:24,504 - John! - John! 496 00:33:24,671 --> 00:33:27,140 - John! - Get over the damn wall. 497 00:33:27,307 --> 00:33:29,142 Find out what the guy's waving at. 498 00:33:29,309 --> 00:33:32,913 You think we speak Pashto? Get the fuck over here. 499 00:34:01,041 --> 00:34:03,443 He called me a motherfucker! 500 00:34:03,610 --> 00:34:06,146 This little son of a bitch! 501 00:34:06,313 --> 00:34:09,115 Come on, hey. 502 00:34:14,821 --> 00:34:15,989 He's 20 years old. 503 00:34:16,156 --> 00:34:18,692 - Is he really 20 years old? - Yeah. 504 00:34:21,361 --> 00:34:23,430 That's freaky. 505 00:34:39,479 --> 00:34:41,181 He said, "I stay here." 506 00:34:41,348 --> 00:34:42,182 You stay here? 507 00:34:42,349 --> 00:34:44,217 Yeah, it's good. He can stay here with us. 508 00:34:49,656 --> 00:34:51,625 Tell him we're gonna kill whatever needs to be killed. 509 00:34:56,830 --> 00:35:00,100 Tell him we're gonna find the Taliban. 510 00:35:06,473 --> 00:35:08,642 We're gonna kill 'em. 511 00:35:08,808 --> 00:35:10,543 Go back there. 512 00:36:08,568 --> 00:36:10,937 Is it safe to walk here? 513 00:36:11,104 --> 00:36:13,840 Is there any more Taliban bombs? Any there? 514 00:36:14,007 --> 00:36:15,475 Ask him. 515 00:36:27,220 --> 00:36:29,956 No, no, no, no, no! 516 00:36:32,158 --> 00:36:35,462 He says there's nothing. No mines, no IEDs. 517 00:36:38,198 --> 00:36:40,767 Hey, let's go. 518 00:37:12,298 --> 00:37:14,167 He is the father of these guys. 519 00:37:14,334 --> 00:37:15,635 - He is? - Yeah. 520 00:37:51,771 --> 00:37:54,407 He's been stuck in the house. 521 00:37:54,574 --> 00:37:56,142 He can't pray. 522 00:38:21,868 --> 00:38:25,572 Right there. 523 00:38:25,738 --> 00:38:26,639 That's mortars. 524 00:38:26,806 --> 00:38:28,208 That did not sound good. 525 00:38:28,374 --> 00:38:30,176 Get inside! 526 00:39:02,675 --> 00:39:07,614 Is there any way we can get eyes up... 527 00:39:17,457 --> 00:39:18,458 So, anything else? 528 00:39:18,625 --> 00:39:21,761 We would just like to rent this place out for the night. 529 00:39:21,928 --> 00:39:23,363 - For tonight? - Yep. 530 00:39:46,553 --> 00:39:47,854 No, they'll stay here with us. 531 00:39:48,021 --> 00:39:49,756 They'll be okay to stay here with us. 532 00:39:49,923 --> 00:39:51,424 - For tonight? - For tonight. 533 00:39:53,326 --> 00:39:54,994 This is good. 534 00:39:55,161 --> 00:39:56,763 We're good? 535 00:40:09,309 --> 00:40:12,779 Give me a mad dash. 536 00:40:12,946 --> 00:40:14,213 Mad dash. 537 00:40:14,380 --> 00:40:15,348 Roger. 538 00:40:24,157 --> 00:40:26,292 All right. 539 00:40:41,608 --> 00:40:43,943 Yeah, they're on the southeast side. 540 00:40:47,847 --> 00:40:49,215 It sounds like it's coming from 541 00:40:49,382 --> 00:40:51,417 the building directly east of a mosque. 542 00:40:54,587 --> 00:40:57,190 ...from across the street. 543 00:41:02,795 --> 00:41:04,330 Hey, George. 544 00:41:04,497 --> 00:41:08,534 I'm gonna pop out. You just run to the middle of... 545 00:41:08,701 --> 00:41:10,470 Keep your head down. 546 00:41:29,322 --> 00:41:31,090 Fucking death! 547 00:42:04,824 --> 00:42:06,926 Yeah! 548 00:42:07,093 --> 00:42:08,995 In that compound! 549 00:42:09,162 --> 00:42:11,030 600 meters up! 550 00:42:12,899 --> 00:42:16,269 My direct front! 551 00:42:16,436 --> 00:42:18,671 I said 600! 552 00:42:18,838 --> 00:42:20,173 Six, zero, zero. 553 00:42:22,542 --> 00:42:23,910 Did they shoot the sandbag? 554 00:42:24,077 --> 00:42:25,211 I don't think so, sir. 555 00:42:25,378 --> 00:42:28,748 It sure looked like he shot the sandbag to me. 556 00:42:28,915 --> 00:42:30,116 He did. 557 00:42:30,283 --> 00:42:31,150 Sniper. 558 00:42:31,317 --> 00:42:34,887 Most psychologically effective weapon on the battlefield, 559 00:42:35,054 --> 00:42:38,091 'cause there's nothing you can do about it, you know. 560 00:42:38,257 --> 00:42:40,460 Hey, sir, who you got up there? 561 00:42:40,626 --> 00:42:42,361 Koenig and Langdon. 562 00:42:42,528 --> 00:42:43,362 Langdon. 563 00:42:43,529 --> 00:42:45,631 Yeah. That's him firing. 564 00:42:49,168 --> 00:42:51,571 I wanted what direction they hear this from. 565 00:42:56,709 --> 00:43:00,480 I came up and I turned around to get my rifle past me 566 00:43:00,646 --> 00:43:02,248 and as I turned around, 567 00:43:02,415 --> 00:43:06,119 I guess my head was just a little above the sandbags 568 00:43:06,285 --> 00:43:07,920 and he shot, 569 00:43:08,087 --> 00:43:10,456 and he ended up hitting me directly in the head. 570 00:43:10,623 --> 00:43:13,226 And it cracked me back and I was dazed 571 00:43:13,392 --> 00:43:16,195 and didn't really know what was going on, 572 00:43:16,362 --> 00:43:18,064 and I just told... I was like, "I'm hit." 573 00:43:18,231 --> 00:43:22,902 But this is where it hit... 574 00:43:23,069 --> 00:43:26,038 about an inch above my eye. 575 00:43:26,205 --> 00:43:29,609 And this is the mount where it hit. 576 00:43:29,776 --> 00:43:32,345 This is what they say stopped the round 577 00:43:32,512 --> 00:43:35,148 from actually coming through the Kevlar. 578 00:43:35,314 --> 00:43:37,550 It hurt like really, really bad. 579 00:43:37,717 --> 00:43:39,552 I thought I was dying. 580 00:43:39,719 --> 00:43:42,288 I thought I'd actually been hit. 581 00:43:42,455 --> 00:43:44,957 So it scared me pretty bad. 582 00:43:45,124 --> 00:43:47,393 Where does Koenig think it's coming from, do you know? 583 00:43:47,560 --> 00:43:49,862 He said 200 or 300 meters from the cracks. 584 00:43:54,600 --> 00:43:57,403 Bossman, stay motivated. 585 00:44:24,630 --> 00:44:29,402 Clear the enemy out, and let the people return. 586 00:44:31,070 --> 00:44:33,539 General McChrystal and every expert did talks 587 00:44:33,706 --> 00:44:35,007 about counterinsurgency, 588 00:44:35,174 --> 00:44:37,410 you know, that we pretty clearly understand now 589 00:44:37,577 --> 00:44:39,612 that the key to winning any fight like this 590 00:44:39,779 --> 00:44:42,381 is to control the population and... 591 00:44:42,548 --> 00:44:44,183 Not control them, but... 592 00:44:44,350 --> 00:44:47,453 I don't want to use "win hearts and minds," 593 00:44:47,620 --> 00:44:49,288 but that's basically it, 594 00:44:49,455 --> 00:44:52,425 you know, to get the people on your side, 595 00:44:52,592 --> 00:44:59,031 and let them understand that you're here for them. 596 00:45:10,977 --> 00:45:14,647 Afghans believe more of what they see 597 00:45:14,814 --> 00:45:16,282 than what they hear. 598 00:45:16,449 --> 00:45:19,318 This is a struggle for the support of the Afghan people. 599 00:45:19,485 --> 00:45:20,887 A willingness to operate in ways 600 00:45:21,053 --> 00:45:22,788 that minimize causalities or damage, 601 00:45:22,955 --> 00:45:25,491 even when doing so makes our task more difficult, 602 00:45:25,658 --> 00:45:27,226 is essential to our credibility. 603 00:45:27,393 --> 00:45:29,629 The hope for NATO... 604 00:45:29,795 --> 00:45:32,832 trying to win support among the locals. 605 00:45:32,999 --> 00:45:34,934 Civilian deaths in Afghanistan 606 00:45:35,101 --> 00:45:37,570 have put pressure on foreign troops 607 00:45:37,737 --> 00:45:42,308 trying to win the trust and support from citizens. 608 00:45:42,475 --> 00:45:44,043 I cannot overstate my commitment 609 00:45:44,210 --> 00:45:46,245 to the importance of this concept. 610 00:46:05,932 --> 00:46:06,966 There we go. 611 00:46:07,133 --> 00:46:08,935 We've done this before. 612 00:46:11,003 --> 00:46:13,773 We do have three individuals KIA in the field. 613 00:46:13,940 --> 00:46:16,709 - Nice. - Three. 614 00:46:16,876 --> 00:46:18,978 We got three. 615 00:46:22,515 --> 00:46:24,984 Three guys dead. 616 00:46:29,989 --> 00:46:32,325 Building Number 29. 617 00:46:35,261 --> 00:46:37,196 The general's got to have his feed. 618 00:46:37,363 --> 00:46:39,565 That's what... 619 00:46:39,732 --> 00:46:43,102 And north, 1,800 meters. 620 00:46:43,269 --> 00:46:46,539 Egress, right pulls into the overhead, 621 00:46:46,706 --> 00:46:48,841 advise ready for final remarks. 622 00:46:49,008 --> 00:46:52,411 Line 8, 1,800 meters northwest. 623 00:46:52,578 --> 00:46:56,048 That is northwest, 1,800 meters. 624 00:46:56,215 --> 00:47:00,386 We got everything we need? 625 00:47:00,553 --> 00:47:03,756 Roger, that is confirmed. That is your target. 626 00:47:03,923 --> 00:47:05,725 We are waiting approval. 627 00:47:09,628 --> 00:47:13,432 We're trying to get fucking clearance. 628 00:47:15,401 --> 00:47:19,372 We've been watching them for 30 minutes prior to this. 629 00:47:27,146 --> 00:47:29,281 Where's... Where's 6? 630 00:47:29,448 --> 00:47:30,983 A firm hawk hold for now. 631 00:47:31,150 --> 00:47:32,051 Abort for now. 632 00:47:32,218 --> 00:47:33,219 Fuck. 633 00:47:35,388 --> 00:47:37,390 Could have gone off in the smoke, 634 00:47:37,556 --> 00:47:39,325 but we didn't definitely see it. 635 00:47:44,230 --> 00:47:47,133 Did they miss? Huh? 636 00:47:47,299 --> 00:47:49,168 Gunny and I will be in the rear with our headquarters. 637 00:47:49,335 --> 00:47:51,103 Give you EOD. All right. 638 00:47:51,270 --> 00:47:53,939 There's a nice sturdy wall here we'll follow down. 639 00:47:54,106 --> 00:47:57,076 There's a little trench here, set up right here, 640 00:47:57,243 --> 00:47:58,344 and this is where we were at. 641 00:47:58,511 --> 00:48:00,146 - Right. - Good? 642 00:48:00,312 --> 00:48:01,814 I'm good, sir. 643 00:48:21,233 --> 00:48:22,668 Any questions? 644 00:48:22,835 --> 00:48:23,669 Rios? 645 00:48:23,836 --> 00:48:25,037 You know what your job is? 646 00:48:25,204 --> 00:48:26,939 How many... Are bringing all three? 647 00:48:27,106 --> 00:48:28,441 Empty, empty. 648 00:48:28,607 --> 00:48:30,409 Leave it, leave it. 649 00:48:30,576 --> 00:48:33,446 Same shit you did last night, man. 650 00:48:33,612 --> 00:48:34,847 You're fine. Leave it. 651 00:48:35,014 --> 00:48:37,249 Just leave it. 652 00:48:37,416 --> 00:48:40,553 You're pointing at people. Leave it. 653 00:48:40,719 --> 00:48:41,921 You're good. 654 00:48:44,290 --> 00:48:46,926 Step time. Is your boys ready, chart ready? 655 00:48:47,093 --> 00:48:49,128 Yeah, we're ready. 656 00:49:15,788 --> 00:49:17,156 Roger. 657 00:49:17,323 --> 00:49:18,991 Be advised. 658 00:49:19,158 --> 00:49:23,662 There is mass movements around Buildings 29 and 15. 659 00:49:23,829 --> 00:49:25,664 Copy? 660 00:49:30,669 --> 00:49:31,604 Let's go! 661 00:49:31,770 --> 00:49:33,873 Now get it. 662 00:49:34,039 --> 00:49:35,574 Go, go! 663 00:49:35,741 --> 00:49:36,942 Get in. 664 00:49:37,109 --> 00:49:38,344 Go in that building. 665 00:49:38,511 --> 00:49:41,981 So we need to get in there and clear this building out. 666 00:49:48,354 --> 00:49:50,689 Come on, let's go. 667 00:49:50,856 --> 00:49:52,391 Let's go. 668 00:50:00,799 --> 00:50:03,102 Look. Over there. 669 00:50:21,754 --> 00:50:25,624 I need three people up here for me. 670 00:50:50,549 --> 00:50:53,252 They're on the back side of that building somewhere. 671 00:50:53,419 --> 00:50:56,055 Keep eyes in case they start egressing to the west. 672 00:50:57,323 --> 00:50:58,791 There they are! There they are! 673 00:51:21,013 --> 00:51:23,048 ...the corner! 674 00:51:27,820 --> 00:51:31,924 Hey, let's use them goddamn RPGs right fucking here, dude. 675 00:51:32,091 --> 00:51:34,827 Hey, 240 gunner needs to scoot up to the edge of the wall. 676 00:51:34,994 --> 00:51:37,129 You're on target, but scoot the fuck up! 677 00:51:42,201 --> 00:51:43,936 I hit that front guy. He's fucking dead! 678 00:51:44,103 --> 00:51:45,537 That's what I like to hear, baby! 679 00:51:45,704 --> 00:51:48,274 I hit that guy right in the fucking head. 680 00:51:48,440 --> 00:51:50,142 Fuck, yeah. 681 00:51:52,511 --> 00:51:53,946 That was intense. 682 00:51:54,113 --> 00:51:55,481 Man, those fucking assholes 683 00:51:55,648 --> 00:51:57,816 were using those kids and women as cover 684 00:51:57,983 --> 00:51:59,018 to get out of there. 685 00:51:59,184 --> 00:52:01,887 Horse shit, man! 686 00:52:04,156 --> 00:52:05,157 Give me a 203. 687 00:52:05,324 --> 00:52:08,193 Come here. Here's what I want you to hit. 688 00:52:08,360 --> 00:52:09,695 See those three trees right there? 689 00:52:09,862 --> 00:52:10,696 Those big ones? 690 00:52:10,863 --> 00:52:12,264 - You see those big tall ones? - Yeah. 691 00:52:12,431 --> 00:52:14,300 Just right on the other side of that building, 692 00:52:14,466 --> 00:52:15,501 I want you to pepper them. 693 00:52:15,668 --> 00:52:16,502 Range is 300. 694 00:52:16,669 --> 00:52:19,338 300. All right. 695 00:52:29,748 --> 00:52:31,884 The next shot that comes from Building 7, 696 00:52:32,051 --> 00:52:33,752 you're gonna whip it through that fucking right window. 697 00:52:33,919 --> 00:52:34,753 Do you understand? 698 00:52:34,920 --> 00:52:36,422 That's the one that's been shooting at us. 699 00:52:36,588 --> 00:52:40,025 All from the Porkchop. 700 00:52:42,795 --> 00:52:44,263 Holy fuck! 701 00:52:45,964 --> 00:52:47,966 Holy shit! 702 00:52:48,133 --> 00:52:51,303 You got some ass. 703 00:53:05,017 --> 00:53:05,884 Solid copy. 704 00:53:06,051 --> 00:53:07,853 Again, were in Building 4 705 00:53:08,020 --> 00:53:10,689 and pretty sure that 3 took contact 706 00:53:10,856 --> 00:53:12,925 from either Building 10 or 11. 707 00:53:13,092 --> 00:53:15,427 It was right on top of us. 708 00:53:15,594 --> 00:53:18,063 Yeah, victory is achieved. 709 00:53:59,138 --> 00:54:01,673 Okay. Spread out. 710 00:54:20,959 --> 00:54:23,562 The eggs made it, yeah? 711 00:54:27,733 --> 00:54:29,935 That's pretty impressive. The eggs survived. 712 00:54:30,102 --> 00:54:32,404 The eggs survive and everything else goes. 713 00:54:34,206 --> 00:54:37,810 Look out. Look at our position from here. 714 00:54:39,611 --> 00:54:41,413 That roof right there is where we ambushed them. 715 00:54:41,580 --> 00:54:42,915 That's the roof you guys were on? 716 00:54:43,081 --> 00:54:43,949 Yep. 717 00:54:44,116 --> 00:54:46,885 I was behind that little triangle thing, standing up. 718 00:54:47,052 --> 00:54:49,154 - Oh, yeah? - Yeah. 719 00:54:49,321 --> 00:54:51,723 As you can see from here, it's a perfect position. 720 00:54:51,890 --> 00:54:54,193 It totally isolates the entire rest of the town. 721 00:54:54,359 --> 00:54:56,361 They had nowhere to go. We had them completely trapped. 722 00:54:56,528 --> 00:54:57,863 You weren't that far, then. 723 00:54:58,030 --> 00:54:59,097 These bitches didn't have a chance. 724 00:54:59,264 --> 00:55:00,098 NO. 725 00:55:00,265 --> 00:55:02,100 And they had no idea we were up there. 726 00:55:02,267 --> 00:55:03,602 - No, they didn't. - No. 727 00:55:05,904 --> 00:55:09,241 Huge moral victory for the company. 728 00:55:18,016 --> 00:55:19,918 Oh, my gosh! 729 00:55:57,256 --> 00:55:59,958 Those didn't work, did they, motherfucker? 730 00:56:04,396 --> 00:56:06,798 - Yeah. - Oh, yeah. 731 00:56:15,574 --> 00:56:17,709 He died right where he was laying. 732 00:56:17,876 --> 00:56:19,144 He had his hand... 733 00:56:19,311 --> 00:56:23,081 Rigor mortis had set in around his... around the rifle, 734 00:56:23,248 --> 00:56:24,650 so he was still gripping it. 735 00:56:24,816 --> 00:56:28,987 I think it's a 8-millimeter Mauser. 736 00:56:30,789 --> 00:56:31,823 What are you gonna do with him? 737 00:56:31,990 --> 00:56:34,192 - What, him? - Yeah. 738 00:56:34,359 --> 00:56:37,229 I don't believe we're gonna do anything with him. 739 00:56:37,396 --> 00:56:39,965 We're gonna just leave him there. 740 00:56:57,883 --> 00:56:59,518 They say he was not Taliban, 741 00:56:59,685 --> 00:57:02,020 but they force him to keep him there. 742 00:57:02,187 --> 00:57:05,657 The Taliban force him, give them gun to... 743 00:57:36,688 --> 00:57:39,057 This is it. 744 00:57:39,224 --> 00:57:41,593 We roughly knew where he was. 745 00:57:41,760 --> 00:57:44,997 Perfect sniper position. 746 00:57:45,597 --> 00:57:47,666 Look. 747 00:57:52,804 --> 00:57:55,173 Look at our post. 748 00:57:55,340 --> 00:57:58,477 Roger, COC, I believe we've identified 749 00:57:58,644 --> 00:58:00,712 the sniper position. Break. 750 00:58:00,879 --> 00:58:05,083 There's a vertical loophole in the wall here. Break. 751 00:58:05,250 --> 00:58:08,654 It has perfect side alignment for the post 752 00:58:08,820 --> 00:58:11,490 where the snipers were hit. Break. 753 00:58:11,657 --> 00:58:16,862 And we found 17 556 rounds. Copy. 754 00:58:18,697 --> 00:58:21,566 He shot from right about where you're at. 755 00:58:21,733 --> 00:58:23,769 And was one of your men shot from here? 756 00:58:23,935 --> 00:58:24,803 Three of them, actually. 757 00:58:24,970 --> 00:58:26,138 Or four. 758 00:58:26,304 --> 00:58:29,408 Three medevacs, for sure. 759 00:58:30,208 --> 00:58:32,477 So he was probably sitting back in the room in the shadow 760 00:58:32,644 --> 00:58:34,579 where we couldn't see indication of his weapon at all. 761 00:58:34,746 --> 00:58:37,382 Shooting through the slit in the wall. 762 00:58:37,549 --> 00:58:39,551 Perfect angle. 763 00:58:39,718 --> 00:58:41,653 To know that he has to be far enough back 764 00:58:41,820 --> 00:58:43,789 so that his muzzle flash isn't seen, 765 00:58:43,955 --> 00:58:45,657 and, certainly, to engage targets, 766 00:58:45,824 --> 00:58:47,125 you know, he was hitting them 767 00:58:47,292 --> 00:58:49,428 in the chest and in the head from back here, 768 00:58:49,594 --> 00:58:51,596 so he was probably well-trained military. 769 00:58:51,763 --> 00:58:54,466 - Absolutely. - Yep. 770 00:58:54,633 --> 00:58:56,368 What military would have trained him? 771 00:58:56,535 --> 00:58:59,204 Possibly ours, at some point. 772 00:58:59,371 --> 00:59:02,074 Probably using a weapon that we supplied them 773 00:59:02,240 --> 00:59:03,475 in some way or other. 774 00:59:03,642 --> 00:59:06,378 But good to know we found his spot and we own it now. 775 00:59:09,047 --> 00:59:10,949 We're burning daylight. This is done. 776 00:59:11,116 --> 00:59:12,084 Yeah. All right. 777 00:59:12,250 --> 00:59:13,452 - Are we ready? - Yeah. 778 00:59:13,618 --> 00:59:14,586 All right, let's go. 779 00:59:14,753 --> 00:59:17,723 Let's continue the game. 780 00:59:35,474 --> 00:59:38,176 They're all wired in with electrical wire, 781 00:59:38,343 --> 00:59:41,580 daisy-chained to make them simultaneously detonate. 782 00:59:41,747 --> 00:59:44,950 Actually, the most complex one I've done in country so far. 783 00:59:45,117 --> 00:59:48,453 The intention was to catch a hole to all of them at once 784 00:59:48,620 --> 00:59:49,588 in the alleyway. 785 00:59:49,755 --> 00:59:53,158 This is probably 150 meters. 786 00:59:53,325 --> 00:59:56,027 Yeah, these are probably the best-looking ordnance 787 00:59:56,194 --> 00:59:57,529 I've seen in this country. 788 00:59:57,696 --> 01:00:00,098 It's heavy metal. 789 01:00:00,265 --> 01:00:02,467 The det cord goes off and pushes everything out... 790 01:00:02,634 --> 01:00:03,468 out the front of it. 791 01:00:03,635 --> 01:00:04,903 It just works like a big cannon 792 01:00:05,070 --> 01:00:06,671 with a bunch of crap stuffed in it. 793 01:00:06,838 --> 01:00:09,407 Ooh, nice! 794 01:00:09,574 --> 01:00:10,642 It's a bit like swimming in the ocean. 795 01:00:10,809 --> 01:00:11,643 You'd never do it 796 01:00:11,810 --> 01:00:13,145 if you knew how many sharks there really were. 797 01:00:15,113 --> 01:00:16,515 That's the money shot. 798 01:00:29,027 --> 01:00:29,861 Down! 799 01:00:36,101 --> 01:00:38,336 Take cover! 800 01:00:48,780 --> 01:00:50,682 We would have been killed already. 801 01:00:50,849 --> 01:00:51,683 Get in there! 802 01:00:51,850 --> 01:00:54,019 Go, go. Stay here. 803 01:00:54,186 --> 01:00:55,921 Sit. Sit the fuck down. 804 01:00:56,087 --> 01:00:57,622 Sit down. Sit. 805 01:00:57,789 --> 01:00:59,291 - Sit. - Sit. 806 01:00:59,457 --> 01:01:00,492 Sit down. 807 01:01:00,592 --> 01:01:03,695 You sit down. Sit down! 808 01:01:05,397 --> 01:01:07,232 Sit down. 809 01:01:07,399 --> 01:01:09,668 No, no, no. 810 01:01:21,379 --> 01:01:23,381 There you go. There you go. 811 01:01:25,951 --> 01:01:28,220 Yeah. There you go. 812 01:01:29,120 --> 01:01:30,589 See it? 813 01:01:30,755 --> 01:01:32,557 Pretty much a cylinder with explosives 814 01:01:32,724 --> 01:01:35,193 and a whole bunch of nasty frag that they stick in it. 815 01:01:35,360 --> 01:01:38,396 It's pretty much pointed right at you right now. 816 01:01:38,563 --> 01:01:42,601 Gonna try and burn this one out. 817 01:01:52,210 --> 01:01:53,545 There. 818 01:02:12,497 --> 01:02:15,734 A general says U.S.-led forces control 819 01:02:15,901 --> 01:02:19,137 the roads and markets in the Taliban stronghold. 820 01:02:19,304 --> 01:02:22,307 A battle going well. 821 01:02:22,474 --> 01:02:24,342 Taliban finished. 822 01:02:24,509 --> 01:02:27,112 Taliban go. 823 01:02:45,597 --> 01:02:48,500 The next part is to hold the area that we have. 824 01:02:48,667 --> 01:02:49,668 Once we push the enemy out, 825 01:02:49,834 --> 01:02:51,803 we have to hold security here and allow the people 826 01:02:51,970 --> 01:02:54,105 to start to move back in and resume their daily lives. 827 01:02:54,272 --> 01:02:56,341 And then from there, we have to... 828 01:02:56,508 --> 01:02:57,742 You know, we build on, 829 01:02:57,909 --> 01:02:59,911 you know, what we've established. 830 01:03:00,078 --> 01:03:02,948 We help them, you know, open their schools back up 831 01:03:03,114 --> 01:03:04,616 and open their bazaars back up 832 01:03:04,783 --> 01:03:07,585 and establish police stations and the local government 833 01:03:07,752 --> 01:03:10,255 and, you know, allow the local government 834 01:03:10,422 --> 01:03:13,491 to start, you know, building their projects as well. 835 01:03:13,658 --> 01:03:15,760 So that, you know, in the grand scheme, 836 01:03:15,927 --> 01:03:19,998 that's kind of how counterinsurgency works. 837 01:03:22,400 --> 01:03:24,369 Gentlemen, thank you all for coming. 838 01:03:24,536 --> 01:03:26,004 My name's Captain Ryan Sparks. 839 01:03:26,171 --> 01:03:27,539 We're very happy. 840 01:03:27,706 --> 01:03:28,740 It's a great day that we can... 841 01:03:28,907 --> 01:03:30,375 You know, the Taliban are gone 842 01:03:30,542 --> 01:03:33,311 and we can finally start to open your bazaar back up. 843 01:03:33,478 --> 01:03:35,046 Get all of your stores repaired, 844 01:03:35,213 --> 01:03:36,848 fix anything that's broken 845 01:03:37,015 --> 01:03:40,885 so that you can start your life again as soon as possible. 846 01:03:51,196 --> 01:03:55,066 Hey, first store open, baby! 847 01:03:55,233 --> 01:03:57,669 The Taliban will eventually lose their freedom of movement, 848 01:03:57,836 --> 01:04:00,271 they'll become irrelevant, and they'll just dissipate. 849 01:04:02,207 --> 01:04:05,343 They'll become irrelevant. 850 01:04:37,042 --> 01:04:38,843 We're gonna move back to the marketplace 851 01:04:39,010 --> 01:04:40,979 and beef up security and help out. Copy. 852 01:04:41,146 --> 01:04:43,081 Clear copy. When you get here, we'll work through the details. 853 01:04:43,248 --> 01:04:45,116 Over. 854 01:04:47,085 --> 01:04:50,221 Any of you guys seen Maclean? 855 01:04:50,388 --> 01:04:51,856 You here for this meeting? 856 01:04:52,023 --> 01:04:52,924 Yeah. Yeah. 857 01:04:53,091 --> 01:04:55,560 All right. You got the civil affairs guy? 858 01:04:55,727 --> 01:04:57,162 I got Gunny "D." Burwa. Yeah. 859 01:04:57,328 --> 01:04:59,798 - Yeah, is he here? - No. He didn't come with us. 860 01:04:59,964 --> 01:05:02,834 'Cause he's the guy who's actually handling the payment. 861 01:05:03,001 --> 01:05:04,836 Okay. 862 01:05:06,104 --> 01:05:08,273 11? 863 01:05:08,440 --> 01:05:11,709 So 17 total. 864 01:05:12,377 --> 01:05:14,612 There were 17 people in the house 865 01:05:14,779 --> 01:05:16,081 and four were killed. 866 01:05:16,247 --> 01:05:18,283 - Four? - Four were killed, yeah. 867 01:05:18,450 --> 01:05:19,818 We're going to talk to the guy. 868 01:05:19,984 --> 01:05:20,952 Right. 869 01:05:21,119 --> 01:05:24,255 You're looking at the definition of innocent people. 870 01:05:24,422 --> 01:05:26,091 There's no question about it. 871 01:05:26,257 --> 01:05:27,592 You know, little girls. 872 01:05:27,759 --> 01:05:32,564 I mean, there's just no way to rationalize 873 01:05:32,730 --> 01:05:36,334 that this was in any way a good thing or justified. 874 01:05:36,501 --> 01:05:37,335 It's just... 875 01:05:37,502 --> 01:05:40,638 It's just a terrible feeling and a terrible sight. 876 01:06:44,035 --> 01:06:46,571 I was waiting for you to call me to come out 877 01:06:46,738 --> 01:06:48,339 and to take me to a safe place 878 01:06:48,506 --> 01:06:50,575 I don't know what happened. 879 01:06:50,742 --> 01:06:53,978 Somebody fired... Something happened. 880 01:07:09,294 --> 01:07:11,629 One family is almost finished. 881 01:07:11,796 --> 01:07:13,932 There's only one child left, 882 01:07:14,098 --> 01:07:17,235 and the other family got two injured. 883 01:07:17,402 --> 01:07:20,338 There are four deceased. 884 01:07:20,505 --> 01:07:22,874 Check. 885 01:07:23,041 --> 01:07:28,246 Tell him I'm very sorry, and I can feel his pain. 886 01:07:28,413 --> 01:07:30,048 I know what he's going through. 887 01:07:33,451 --> 01:07:36,120 We're really sorry for what happened yesterday. 888 01:07:38,089 --> 01:07:39,791 It pains us all here 889 01:07:39,958 --> 01:07:44,095 to know what you must be going through right now 890 01:07:44,262 --> 01:07:46,364 with the loss that you just suffered. 891 01:07:46,531 --> 01:07:48,499 There's not... 892 01:07:48,666 --> 01:07:52,937 There's nothing we can do to bring back your loss. 893 01:07:53,104 --> 01:07:57,809 What we can do is try to help you out 894 01:07:57,976 --> 01:08:05,250 by giving you the very least that we can 895 01:08:05,416 --> 01:08:10,722 with a payment for your losses. 896 01:08:10,888 --> 01:08:14,993 So... 897 01:08:15,159 --> 01:08:17,328 ...what I'll do now 898 01:08:17,495 --> 01:08:23,001 is I'll present him with the condolence payment. 899 01:08:25,336 --> 01:08:27,505 And, like I said, 900 01:08:27,672 --> 01:08:32,443 it's the absolute least that we can do 901 01:08:32,610 --> 01:08:34,679 because, obviously, there's... 902 01:08:34,846 --> 01:08:38,016 You can't bring back someone you love. 903 01:08:52,130 --> 01:08:54,532 Again, I'm deeply sorry. 904 01:08:56,634 --> 01:09:00,905 Yalma, this is for you, for your losses. 905 01:09:12,383 --> 01:09:17,288 You know, the U.S. Marines, 906 01:09:17,455 --> 01:09:19,424 the citizens of Afghanistan, 907 01:09:19,590 --> 01:09:22,126 and the government of Afghanistan 908 01:09:22,293 --> 01:09:24,862 together can achieve great things 909 01:09:25,029 --> 01:09:29,667 to make Afghanistan a safer and more prosperous place for all. 910 01:09:35,673 --> 01:09:38,976 I've been told this by Afghans before. 911 01:09:39,143 --> 01:09:40,545 "I don't mind Marines. I don't mind Taliban. 912 01:09:40,712 --> 01:09:42,413 I just want everyone to leave me alone and lead my... 913 01:09:42,580 --> 01:09:43,981 I want to lead my life," you know. 914 01:09:44,148 --> 01:09:45,817 And I think there's something to be said 915 01:09:45,983 --> 01:09:46,851 for that point of view. 916 01:09:47,018 --> 01:09:48,920 And, certainly, if you've lost family members, 917 01:09:49,087 --> 01:09:51,322 I couldn't stand in front of you and tell you otherwise, 918 01:09:51,489 --> 01:09:53,291 and that's... it's not really my place. 919 01:09:55,326 --> 01:09:56,594 I don't know. 920 01:09:56,761 --> 01:09:59,063 If I was in his shoes... 921 01:10:00,231 --> 01:10:02,333 It's almost like there's two entirely different levels. 922 01:10:02,500 --> 01:10:03,534 There's the political level, 923 01:10:03,701 --> 01:10:05,303 and then there's the level on the ground. 924 01:10:05,470 --> 01:10:08,206 I'm not quite sure I've entirely reconciled them for myself 925 01:10:08,373 --> 01:10:09,607 right now. 926 01:11:21,312 --> 01:11:22,346 I don't know. 927 01:11:22,513 --> 01:11:23,981 Yeah. Here we go. 928 01:12:32,049 --> 01:12:35,253 So NATO has staked a lot on this operation in Marjah. 929 01:12:35,419 --> 01:12:36,754 How is it defining success? 930 01:12:36,921 --> 01:12:38,689 This whole Marjah offensive 931 01:12:38,856 --> 01:12:40,658 is all about bringing governance, 932 01:12:40,825 --> 01:12:43,928 as General McChrystal has said, "government in a box." 933 01:12:44,095 --> 01:12:47,031 Bring in what they're calling "government in a box" 934 01:12:47,198 --> 01:12:50,301 and show the locals that the central Afghan government 935 01:12:50,468 --> 01:12:52,370 can try to take over operations. 936 01:13:08,553 --> 01:13:11,188 We need more troops, training, and assistance, 937 01:13:11,355 --> 01:13:13,891 and that's why we are increasing our efforts 938 01:13:14,058 --> 01:13:15,960 to train Afghan security forces. 939 01:13:44,155 --> 01:13:47,558 It is slower and harder than we anticipated. 940 01:13:47,725 --> 01:13:51,696 I do not want to underestimate or understate the challenge. 941 01:13:54,265 --> 01:13:56,534 Very important test case 942 01:13:56,701 --> 01:13:59,804 to find out if the new U.S. strategy will work. 943 01:14:31,268 --> 01:14:32,870 We refurbished the whole mosque, 944 01:14:33,037 --> 01:14:36,040 put their fancy minarets up there. 945 01:14:36,207 --> 01:14:39,944 And you've got to see Gunny "D" Park, 946 01:14:40,111 --> 01:14:40,978 which is what they call it. 947 01:14:41,145 --> 01:14:43,114 We keep trying to change the name. They won't let us. 948 01:14:43,280 --> 01:14:45,916 We're trying to get it to "Freedom Park." 949 01:14:47,084 --> 01:14:48,486 But they redid this whole... 950 01:14:48,653 --> 01:14:50,988 All the walls on the outside of this mosque. 951 01:14:51,155 --> 01:14:52,490 Yeah, here's the park. 952 01:14:52,657 --> 01:14:55,326 We're pretty proud of this right here. 953 01:14:55,493 --> 01:14:58,295 As you can tell, the benches are a little slanted right there, 954 01:14:58,462 --> 01:15:00,131 but we're working on that. 955 01:15:00,297 --> 01:15:02,733 Because these people aren't used to benches here, 956 01:15:02,900 --> 01:15:03,768 so... 957 01:15:03,934 --> 01:15:06,404 Assalamu alaikum. 958 01:15:06,570 --> 01:15:09,140 'Cause we're trying to create a little local economy here 959 01:15:09,306 --> 01:15:10,141 around the bazaar, 960 01:15:10,307 --> 01:15:12,076 that eventually it becomes self-sufficient. 961 01:15:12,243 --> 01:15:13,110 So we start out with, 962 01:15:13,277 --> 01:15:15,379 you know, cash for work and quick-impact projects 963 01:15:15,546 --> 01:15:17,948 to get the bazaar clean and to get it functioning again. 964 01:15:18,115 --> 01:15:19,483 And then that injects money into the bazaar. 965 01:15:19,650 --> 01:15:23,654 That's kind of the overall plan. 966 01:15:25,690 --> 01:15:27,892 Working good so far. 967 01:16:18,042 --> 01:16:20,511 He was the guy that was fucking telling all the rest of them 968 01:16:20,678 --> 01:16:21,912 What to do. 969 01:16:29,920 --> 01:16:32,056 Our exit strategy. 970 01:16:33,424 --> 01:16:35,993 This turns into the police, 971 01:16:36,160 --> 01:16:38,863 then we go to the next village, turn it into the police, 972 01:16:39,029 --> 01:16:40,164 and then we go home. 973 01:16:43,134 --> 01:16:44,935 Is he currently in good health? 974 01:16:45,102 --> 01:16:46,036 Yes. 975 01:16:46,203 --> 01:16:48,539 The reality is is that six months ago, 976 01:16:48,706 --> 01:16:51,375 I'm sure some of these guys were Taliban. 977 01:16:55,379 --> 01:16:57,715 We'll see what happens. 978 01:18:43,087 --> 01:18:44,121 Holy crap! 979 01:18:44,288 --> 01:18:47,157 - Holy shit. - Fucking rifle. 980 01:19:22,626 --> 01:19:25,129 Barely missed! 981 01:19:25,296 --> 01:19:27,598 I'd say that just barely missed, huh? 982 01:19:27,765 --> 01:19:30,801 That whistled past. 983 01:19:41,145 --> 01:19:44,081 Definitely the most difficult tour I've done. 984 01:19:44,248 --> 01:19:47,851 And... 985 01:19:48,018 --> 01:19:50,621 You know, in order for me to do my job, 986 01:19:50,788 --> 01:19:53,357 I have to have some loyalty and faith. 987 01:19:53,524 --> 01:19:56,627 But the Taliban are still here 988 01:19:56,794 --> 01:19:58,262 and we still are taking casualties, 989 01:19:58,429 --> 01:19:59,830 you know, every couple of days... 990 01:19:59,997 --> 01:20:01,165 Well, not every couple of days. 991 01:20:01,332 --> 01:20:03,434 Once a week, once every two weeks, 992 01:20:03,600 --> 01:20:05,936 you know, somebody gets shot in the arm or shot in the leg 993 01:20:06,103 --> 01:20:08,572 or, you know... 994 01:20:08,739 --> 01:20:12,209 So it's...it wears on you. 995 01:20:12,376 --> 01:20:14,445 And it wears on the Marines. 996 01:20:25,789 --> 01:20:27,491 These people, I don't... 997 01:20:27,658 --> 01:20:30,227 They're not like Americans how... 998 01:20:30,394 --> 01:20:33,330 There's no way you can trust them. 999 01:20:33,497 --> 01:20:37,301 They let the Taliban beat them. 1000 01:20:37,468 --> 01:20:40,771 But if it comes to one of us saying the wrong phrase 1001 01:20:40,938 --> 01:20:42,639 or anything to these people, 1002 01:20:42,806 --> 01:20:44,341 they just lose their lid, 1003 01:20:44,508 --> 01:20:46,443 you know, 'cause we're Americans 1004 01:20:46,610 --> 01:20:50,180 and "that Taliban was from the same tribe as me," you know. 1005 01:20:50,347 --> 01:20:51,382 It's ridiculous. 1006 01:20:51,548 --> 01:20:52,616 It's a mind fuck. 1007 01:20:52,783 --> 01:20:54,918 It's frustrating, 1008 01:20:55,085 --> 01:20:58,622 and that's a losing ballgame. 1009 01:21:00,224 --> 01:21:03,060 You know, Marines don't fight wars. 1010 01:21:03,227 --> 01:21:05,062 Marines fight battles. 1011 01:21:06,864 --> 01:21:09,366 And I think, you know, Marjah is an example of that. 1012 01:21:11,769 --> 01:21:14,938 You know, the war on terror or whatever happens here, 1013 01:21:15,105 --> 01:21:17,975 you know, in the next months, in the next year, 1014 01:21:18,142 --> 01:21:20,644 whatever this place was like before we got here, 1015 01:21:20,811 --> 01:21:22,179 whatever impact we had here, 1016 01:21:22,346 --> 01:21:27,818 we had our operation order and we fought the battle. 1017 01:21:27,985 --> 01:21:33,323 And the other stuff, I think, will drive you crazy. 1018 01:21:50,107 --> 01:21:53,944 We are pressing forward in Afghanistan... 1019 01:21:55,045 --> 01:21:59,216 ...from Marjah to Kandahar. 1020 01:21:59,383 --> 01:22:02,486 So make no mistake. We have a clear goal. 1021 01:22:11,829 --> 01:22:16,800 This is the area that we stopped trying to control out that way. 1022 01:22:16,967 --> 01:22:17,801 It kind of... 1023 01:22:17,968 --> 01:22:19,603 Our area of control fades a little bit 1024 01:22:19,770 --> 01:22:21,805 as soon as you get about a click away from here. 1025 01:22:21,972 --> 01:22:23,907 It gradually gets worse. But this is the edge 1026 01:22:24,074 --> 01:22:29,813 of where we're really actively trying to secure the area. 1027 01:22:29,980 --> 01:22:31,281 Literally right there, that road. 1028 01:22:33,584 --> 01:22:36,687 This is probably one of the most hostile places 1029 01:22:36,854 --> 01:22:38,355 in Afghanistan still. 1030 01:22:39,923 --> 01:22:42,359 Might as well be a different country. 1031 01:22:46,730 --> 01:22:48,098 Yep.