WITH MARINES IN OPERATION PROVIDE COMFORT 79 Pt0otograph courtesy of MajGeii Jay M. Garner, USA The commamlers assigned to JTF Bravo at Zakho are an international contingent, including Arnencan, British, Dutch, and French Marines. MajGen Jay M. Gan~r, USA (CG, JTF Bravo), is seated center front row. The Amencan Marine commander, Col James L. Jones, Jr. (CO, 24th ME U), is seated second from the nWhL LtCol Tony L. Corwin (CO, BLT 2/8) stands behind him. med~anized task force. The rifle company was mounted in assault amphibian vehicles reinforced by one LAV section and two combined antiarmor teams. Battery H and il~e BLT's 81mm mortars were in direct support. Sea Cobras from HMM-264 buzzed angrily overhead and additional air was available if needed. The Iraqis grudgingly moved from one post after another as the Marines advanced. Company F eventually moved about five kilometers south of Summayl Village before stopping. Company G was immediately inserted by the Sea Kmghts of HMM-264 and reinforced Company F. The BLT command element, Company H, and Battery H established a fire support base at Muqbal on 9 May.9S Allied Forces The British forces assigned to Operation Haven, as the British called Provide Comfort, were commanded by Major General Robin J. Ross, Royal Marines. The command element was Joint Force Headquarters, drawn mostly from Headquarters, Commando Forces. The ground combat element was 3d Commando Brigade, with three commando battalions, an artillery regiment, and an engineer squadron. The British 40th Commando, Royal Marines, was temporarily under the tactical control of Task Force Alpha. The British 45th Commando, Royal Marines, held Sirsenk and Al Amadiyah. The Dutch 1st Amphibious Combat Group was located at Batufa. The 29th CommandoFirst Page | Prev Page | Next Page | Src Image |