Operation Inherent Resolve
Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR), is the U.S. military operation name for the military intervention against ISIL, including both the campaign in Iraq and the campaign in Syria.
Unlike their coalition partners, and unlike previous combat operations, no name was originally given to the 2014 conflict against ISIS by the U.S. government.[1] The decision to keep the conflict nameless drew considerable media criticism.[2][3][4][5][6] U.S. service members remain ineligible for Campaign Medals and other service decorations due to the continuing ambiguous nature of the continuing U.S. involvement in Iraq.[7]
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) news release noted:
- According to CENTCOM officials, the name INHERENT RESOLVE is intended to reflect the unwavering resolve and deep commitment of the U.S. and partner nations in the region and around the globe to eliminate the terrorist group ISIL and the threat they pose to Iraq, the region and the wider international community. It also symbolizes the willingness and dedication of coalition members to work closely with our friends in the region and apply all available dimensions of national power necessary - diplomatic, informational, military, economic - to degrade and ultimately destroy ISIL.[8]
The Defense Department announced at the end of October 2014 that troops operating in support of Operation Inherent Resolve after June 15 were eligible for the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal. Service areas are: Bahrain, Cyprus, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates, as well as troops supporting the operation in the Persian Gulf, the Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea east of 25 degrees longitude. The medal is approved retroactively beginning June 15, the Pentagon said.[9]
As of December 4, 2014, three U.S. service members have been lost through accidents or non-combat injuries/incidents.[10]
See also[edit]
- Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, commander headquarters of ongoing operations.
- Operation Shader, name for similar British operations
- Opération Chammal, name for similar French operations
- Operation Impact, name for similar Canadian operations
- Operation Okra, name for similar Australian operations
- Liberation of Mosul
References[edit]
- ^ "US Operation Against ISIL in Iraq Remains Nameless". Military.com. August 18, 2014. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
- ^ "The War on ISIS Has 'No Name". Business Insider. October 3, 2014. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
- ^ "The Military Can't Come Up with a Name For Its War Against ISIS. We're Here To Help". Huffington Post. October 3, 2014. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
- ^ "What's in a Name: Obama's Anonymous War Against ISIS". U.S. News & World Report. September 29, 2014. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
- ^ "U.S. Needs a Name for the Operation Against ISIS". New York Magazine. October 3, 2014. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
- ^ "The War With No Name". The American Prospect. October 1, 2014. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
- ^ "Troops not eligible for campaign medal in fight against ISIS". The Hill. October 1, 2014. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
- ^ "Iraq and Syria Operations Against ISIL Designated as Operation Inherent Resolve". Release #20141018. U.S. Central Command. October 15, 2014. Retrieved 15 October 2014.
- ^ Carroll, Chris. "Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal authorized for Operation Inherent Resolve". Stripes.com. Retrieved 22 November 2014.
- ^ Stars and Stripes news
External links[edit]
Media related to Operation Inherent Resolve at Wikimedia Commons
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