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Combat Outpost Shocker

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Aerial view of Combat Outpost Shocker in Iraq

Combat Outpost Shocker (COP Shocker) was a United States Coalition base in Zurbatiyah, a city in southern Iraq that is located a few miles from Iran[1] The base is located parallel to Iraqi 3rd Region BDE Department of Border Enforcement (DBE). Assigned to the base were a contingent of Iraq Assistance Group Military transition teams, United States Border Patrol and U.S. Canine unit.

Rocket attack

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On 29 June 2011, Iranian-backed Kata'ib Hezbollah, also known as the Hezbollah Brigades fired IRAM rockets that struck COP Shocker.[2](Video of the attack) The attack resulted in the deaths of three Army soldiers, Captain Matthew G. Nielson,[3] Captain David E. Van Camp[4] and Sergeant Robert G. Tenney Jr.[5]

Transfer of base

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On 30 July 2011, the United States military turned over responsibility of COP Shocker to the Iraqi 3rd Region BDE Department of Border Enforcement (DBE).

References

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  1. ^ Synovitz, Ron (28 September 2007). "U.S. Building Military Base Near Iraqi-Iranian Border". GlobalSecurity.org. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Retrieved 21 June 2009.
  2. ^ Associated Press (30 June 2011). "Iraq rocket attack kills three American soldiers". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
  3. ^ "Army Capt. Matthew G. Nielson". Militarytimes.com. 29 June 2011. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
  4. ^ "Army Capt. David E. Van Camp". Militarytimes.com. 29 June 2011. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
  5. ^ "Army Sgt. Robert G. Tenney". Militarytimes.com. 29 June 2011. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
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