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US-Afghan patrol firefight in Kandahar


2011 video of US soldiers from 2nd Platoon, C Company, 2nd of the 502nd, 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne division and Afghan soldiers from the 205 Corps engaging insurgents in Zahri district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan.

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READER COMMENTS: "US-Afghan patrol firefight in Kandahar"

Posted by Daniel at October 21, 2011 10:18 PM ET:

what is the shoulder launched weapon at 0:19 , please?

Posted by CurrentlyServing at October 22, 2011 8:10 AM ET:

The Forces don't discuss capabilities, TTP's, or weapons systems. Want to learn sign up or face us in the field.

Posted by James at October 22, 2011 7:58 PM ET:

The weapon is a SMAW-D (M-141 Bunker Defeat Munition).

James