CJTF Operation Inherent Resolve

Mission Shader

Following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, Syria has descended into political instability and violent conflict. Multiple militant factions are vying for control of key regions, leading to widespread violence, power struggles, and a humanitarian crisis. Among the primary actors in this conflict are the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), both of which seek to expand their territorial influence and destabilize the region through insurgency tactics, terrorism, and conventional military operations.

To counter them, A CENTCOM-led multinational coalition Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF–OIR) is formed, tasked with the stated aim to “degrade and destroy” the Islamic State. CENTCOM members are to provide intelligence, air support, advisory assistance, and direct military engagement in counterterrorism operations.

🚀 State Of Mission

• SE of Syria - Sa’hatra: A strategic province in eastern Syria, rich in oil fields and a key battleground during the fight against ISIS, also a hotspot for geopolitical tensions between the USA, Russia, and Iran due to its location near the Iraq-Syria border.
• Elements: 1st Marine Raider Battalion, 5 Ranger, 1st Signal Regiment, No.617 Squadron, 74th Fighter Squadron
• Mission: Establish and secure a communications relay to support ongoing operations. Conduct electronic warfare operations, including signal interception and disruption of enemy communications. Secure the town of Sa’hatra, neutralize ISIS presence, and deny enemy movement. Identify and destroy ISIS ammunition depots and operational sites using ground demolitions or close air support (CAS) as required.

📜 Mission Status

• Able to secure Sa’hatra & deny ISIS control of the city.
• 1st Signal Regiment was able to sucessfully conduct EW and interception against HTS & Russian communications.
• 5 Ranger & 1st Marine Raider Battalion were unable to destroy ISIS ammunication depots due to both Elements taking heavy casualties in taking the city.

❌ Strategic Outcomes

• ISIS was able to sucessfully rearm and siege the city of Sa’hatra allowing it to retake it.
• Failing to deny ISIS resupply efforts, UN Base Alpha was attacked heavily weeks after the Mission.