SOF Cleared?
INITIAL SOF INVESTIGATION COMPLETED
INITIAL SOF INVESTIGATION COMPLETED
Thursday, April 12, 2007 10:24 AM
INITIAL SOF INVESTIGATION COMPLETED
Thursday, April 12, 2007 10:24 AM
The Commanding General of the Combined Forces Special Operations Component Command, U.S. Central Command (CFSOCC) has completed his review of the investigation into the suicide vehicle borne improvised explosive device (SVBIED) attack against Special Operations Forces on March 4, 2007, in the Nangarhar Province of Afghanistan and the subsequent actions by the Special Operations Forces following the attack.
The investigation revealed the actions taken by some of the special operators in the convoy following the SVBIED attack appear to warrant a further inquiry by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS). Accordingly, this matter has been referred to NCIS for appropriate action.
In addition, the commander has forwarded the results of the investigation to higher headquarters for review and to determine future courses of action.
“We deeply regret the loss of life and casualties that resulted from the SVBIED attack and the actions that followed,” said Lt. Col. Lou Leto, spokesperson for CFSOCC. “We will work to prevent similar events from occurring in the future, and we pledge our continued efforts to support the people of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in the fight against their enemies, as we both strive to build a better tomorrow for the Afghan people, he added.”
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