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Confusion gripped US base defenders just before a flying bomb struck a deadly blow at Tower 22, investigation reveals
- An investigation revealed failures in command and control soldiers at a US military outpost in Jordan before a deadly drone attack at Tower 22 that killed three soldiers.
- Intelligence hinted at a possible attack, but soldiers responsible for base security did not detect the hostile drone before the strike.
- The soldiers were preoccupied with a Scan Eagle drone landing, potentially leading to a distraction just before the attack.
- Failures identified in the investigation included lack of leadership presence, exhausted base defense crew, and poorly rehearsed battle drills.
- There was confusion on the direction from which the drone approached, and soldiers dismissed radar tracks as birds or trash, failing to assess the threat properly.
- The investigation highlighted the need for proper training and decision-making procedures in scenarios of imminent danger for soldiers manning base defenses.
- The incident at Tower 22 demonstrated the challenges of detecting small drones carrying explosives and the importance of readiness in countering such threats.
- The US acknowledges drones as a significant threat, rapidly evolving and posing risks to troops and installations, leading to a focus on enhancing counter-drone capabilities.
- Recommendations from the investigation included establishing standardized training for BDOC/counter-drone crews before deployments in areas where such capabilities are necessary.
- The incident highlighted the need for improved readiness and response measures to address the emerging threat posed by drones in modern warfare.
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