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Video by Sgt. Alec Dionne

Qwat al-Khasah Validation 5 Week SM series Part 1.

Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve

Jan. 17, 2020 | 0:50

A video introducing a 5 part in-depth look into Qwat al-Khasah training events with
footage shot over the course of validation in December 2019. This video introduces the
unit, and begins the story of one element’s validation to pursue raids against Daesh. The
Qwat al-Khasah is an elite fighting force that specializes in raids, seizing, clearing and
holding terrain for limited durations and conducting reconnaissance, counter-insurgency
or counter terrorism operations. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Alec Dionne)