[11] Upon attempting to infiltrate the stronghold along a sheer-sided agricultural terrace, Staff Sergeant Luis Morales was the first to observe armed insurgents moving along the ridge and opened the first salvo of automatic fire on the enemy.

Immediately, the unit's interpreter was killed and one of the Special Forces communications sergeants, SGT Dillon Behr, was badly wounded in the pelvis and left forearm.

While the lead elements engaged HIG positions, Walton knew he would need close air support and so again provided cover while Carter ran out to recover the unit's communications gear.

Rhyner used the F-15s as observations platforms, their avionics systems acting as reconnaissance tools to maintain visual on enemy positions and movements.

While the air strikes were hitting the fortified town, a massive explosion occurred in one of the buildings, causing a temporary lull in the fighting.

As the combined Afghan and American forces withdrew down the mountain, the ODA's sniper, SSG Seth Howard, commanding officer and their combat cameraman remained behind to collect or destroy weapons that could not be carried.

[14] Special Forces medic Ronald J. Shurer and weapons sergeant Matthew O. Williams were awarded the Medal of Honor for their actions during the battle.