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Warrior patrol in Al-Amarah, the day after 1 Staffords came under fire (see previous tape).
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START 05:00:00 Bars and tone.
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05:00:30 Map briefing of platoon prior to patrol: the previous day's attack (see earlier tapes) and other incidents are discussed. Two civilian visitors are also present. Illustration of route of today's patrol.
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05:05:56 Briefing (this time outside next to Warrior) for members of 1 Staffords before they get into their Warrior armoured vehicles.
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05:07:19 Scenes inside the Warrior. Soldiers discuss patrol activities. General views of soldiers outside their vehicles (still at Camp Abu Naji).
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05:09:44 Close-ups of soldier's faces inside moving Warrior.
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05:10:49 Warrior reaches its destination; personnel disembark (including reporter "Jackson" in his blue helmet and flak jacket). The location is a rubble-strewn courtyard. Soldiers go onto street patrol on foot. Busy roads in Al-Amarah. Platoon leader "Mark" talks informally with members of the Iraqi Police Service (IPS) in English.
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05:16:10 Gunner on top cover of Warrior watching passing traffic.
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05:17:50 Long shot of roof opposite, where a soldier has taken up position. Below, other soldiers patrol a busy road intersection.
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05:18:38 Street scenes: close-up of Iraqi man's face, young women crossing busy street, traffic, man sitting outside IPS office, shops, TSU (Tactical Support Unit) pick-up trucks. Soldier crouching behind wall
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05:22:00 Soldiers enter a busy municipal building and patrols the interior.
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05:23:10 Rooftop views: minaret of local mosque. Street activity below, soldier in position, Iraqi flag. View across to busy flyover.
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05:25:25 Soldier on patrol the ground and walking back to their Warrior.
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05:28:52 Interior views of Warrior on the journey back.
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05:29:50 General views of Warriors on the road (shot from top cover).
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05:33:08 End of patrol back at Camp Abu Naji: platoon dismount and have a cigarette break. One writes in a notebook.
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END 05:34:19
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