Who did the PFC Lynch rescue, etc.

[Duke]

In a time of war, hostage/prisoner rescue is abit different than peacetime. The unit designated for rescue will be decided on by the commander of the area of operation (AO) instead of JSOC. In this circumstance, the AO was under the Marine Corps. The AO commander, however, maybe advised by the Special Operation Commander of the Regional Command, a one star flag officer advising Gen. Franks--whether AO commander likes it nor not. The one star, if directed, may formulate the rescue plan. This kind of action overrides the AO commander and usually pisses AO commanders off.
Due to the need for surprise and speed, I'm sure the AO commander went with some organic rescue team on standby with a contingent inorganic forces. Also, the AO may ask for assistance, but for Marines, who are conscious of not appearing weak, will most not likely ask for aid in the planning, but ask for CT personnel. As reported the actual rescue was performed by the Navy SeALs with Force Recon, CCT, Special Operations Wing and Rangers.
Note in military life, the AO is guarded with great ferocity-- the Army uses its own units in their AO and the Navy Dept. (Marines and Navy) their own.

[96B]

I was not aware Force Recon took part in the rescue, perhaps you can shed some light on what they did there.

[Zoomie]

From what I recall, is that it was SEALs and AF CCTs.

[Duke]

The rescue required the use of (what I heard) SeALs, Rangers, CCT, Special Operations Wing, the Marines and also Force Recon (used to secure the perimeter of the hospital along with the Rangers)

[Alleycat]

I heard SEALs, Rangers, CCT's, and conventional Marines that created a diversion outside.

[Smoothie104]

http://www.lasvegassun.com/sunbin/stories/w-me/2003/apr/05/040502302.html

[TacoDelRio]

I heard some clowns and mimes parachuted in to create a diversion, while some 5th graders with fire crackers (demolition experts) made some loud ass noises.

You people don't need to involve yourself in who did what. Sadly, you'll find out later in life.
:cantbeli:
Hooah! p-)

[striker]

read what AFIS has to say about it
http://www.defenselink.mil/news/Apr2003/n04052003_200304051.html

http://www.defenselink.mil/news/Apr2003/n04042003_200304046.html

Since none of us has been there, why don't we just believe the briefers, instead of quoting media who might have misquoted them. The only info about what's happening comes either from official briefings or from people who have taken part, as long as those don't speak up the rest of us has to believe the briefers anyway.
The U.S. Government puts out transcripts of all briefings on various websites (defenselink.mil beeing the best starter for the military point of view). Journalists use those transcripts to make their own stories, so instead reading and believing those stories, read the original. It's free, as in you already paid for it (applies to U.S. Taxpayers only), for the rest it's free.

striker out