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	Operation Palliser at AllExperts (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Operation Palliser was a British Armed forces operation in Sierra Leone in 2000 under the command of Brigadier David Richards.
		On May 7, 2000, the 1st Battalion, the Parachute Regiment was deployed to evacuate UK, EU, and Commonwealth citizens in case the rebel forces of the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) managed to capture Freetown.
		Operation Barras was an operation carried out to rescue soldiers captured by the West Side Boys (using the SAS and paratroopers) and to stabilize the situation in Sierra Leone.
	experts.about.com.cob-web.org:8888 /e/o/op/Operation_Palliser.htm (209 words)

	Operation Palliser - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In Spring of 2000 rebel activity in Sierra Leone was escalating significantly with the rebel forces of the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) presenting a credible threat to the capital, Freetown.
		On May 17, 2000, the Rebel leader Foday Sankoh was captured by Government forces and transported to a secure location by helicopter.
		Operation Palliser ended on June 15, 2000 however a continuing UK commitment provides training support to the Government of Sierra Leone.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Operation_Palliser (314 words)

	The Parachute Regiment (United Kingdom) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Perhaps the most famous airborne operation of history is Operation Market Garden of September 1944, in which 35,000 troops of the First Allied Airborne Army were dropped 100 miles behind the German front lines in an attempt to create a path across the Netherlands including the bridge over the Rhine at Arnhem.
		Operation Varsity - The Rhine Crossing was the biggest and most successful airborne operation in history and it marked the beginning of the end for Germany.
		In the Suez Crisis, Operation Musketeer needed the element of total surprise to succeed, and all 660 men had to be on the ground at El Gamil airfield and ready for action within four and a half minutes.
	en.wikipedia.org.cob-web.org:8888 /wiki/The_Parachute_Regiment (2951 words)

	Navy News - News Desk - News - Marines treated for malaria (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		After the success of their mission, known as Operation Palliser, the Ministry of Defence has set up a system to monitor the health of all British personnel who helped to restore stability to Sierra Leone.
		It is a sensible precaution in the light of the large numbers of Servicemen deployed on Operation Palliser, some 4,500 at its peak, and the particular health risks prevalent in Sierra Leone.
		One of the lessons which we have learned from previous deployments, including the Gulf War, is ensuring that adequate health monitoring of those deployed so that any longer term problems can be identified and dealt with as soon as possible.
	www.navynews.co.uk /articles/2000/0006/0000062902.asp (323 words)

	RAF
		To Support UN and British operations in Sierra Leone, the RAF mounted Operation Palliser, which provided support elements of Chinook HC2s to the Army's spearhead battalion and a number of Hercules transports.
		HMS Illustrious, with Joint Force Harrier GR7 and F/A2 aircraft embarked, remained on task in case she was required to assist in the operation.
		On the ground, small detachments from the Tactical Communications Wing (TCW) and Tactical Medical Wing (TMW) were in theatre, in addition to support elements for the air transport and JHC assets.
	www.britains-smallwars.com /Sierraleone/RAF.html (143 words)

	Bob Morrison May 2000 (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		A forward-facing secondary general purpose machine gun, operated by the vehicle’s commander allows a withering rate of fire to be laid down if necessary.
		At the time of writing, a week into Operation Palliser, the Paras have not yet had to fire their weapons in anger, but they have already been responsible for the safe evacuation of over three hundred British, Commonwealth and European citizens from the war zone.
		It is early days yet, and a week in war is even longer than a week in politics, but it seems that the mere presence of British troops has been enough to make the rebels of the RUF have second thoughts about attacking Freetown, the capital city.
	www.lrm.co.uk.cob-web.org:8888 /archive/columns/morrison003.html (594 words)

	The Royal Air Force - News, Events and Current Operations
		The RAF element Operation Basillica (formerly Palliser) currently consists of Chinook HC2s which will be supporting the Army's Spearhead Battalion in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
		Following the announcement of 23 May that No 1 Para will return to the UK shortly, to be replaced in-theatre by 42 Commando, Royal Marines, it is expected that the Chinook helicopters will remain in Sierra Leone for the time being, engaged on re-supply tasks and in support of UNAMSIL.
		Currently, 8 Hercules' remain deployed in Dakar for on-going tasks, and a daily re-supply schedule from the UK is in operation.
	www.raf.mod.uk /news/archive/2000/palnews.html (725 words)

	Chinooks crucial to success of British operation
		SENIOR British officers have expressed delight with the performance of the RAF's four heavy lift Chinook helicopters, which have proved crucial to almost every aspect of Britain's lightning deployment to Sierra Leone.
		The American-made helicopters with their distinctive twin rotors have become the basic workhorse of Operation Palliser, shipping men, equipment and supplies all over the country.
		One senior officer said: "It is not an exaggeration to say that without the Chinooks Operation Palliser would not have been achieved in the way it has been achieved."
	www.telegraph.co.uk /htmlContent.jhtml?html=/archive/2000/05/22/wleon222.html (366 words)

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	legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com.cob-web.org:8888 /operation+of+law (89 words)

	Operation Palliser 2 (August 21, 2004) Photo Gallery by Edmonton Airsoft Regiment at pbase.com
		Operation Palliser 2 (August 21, 2004) Photo Gallery by Edmonton Airsoft Regiment at pbase.com
		In Sierra Leone in May of 2000 RUF Forces took some 300 UN personnel hostage.
		The British were there to increase UN numbers and support the Government from the RUF (Revolutionary United Front), who were trying to topple the Sierra Leone government.
	www.pbase.com /edmonton_airsoft/august_21_2004 (113 words)

	Geoff Hoon (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Like many who have held the office before him Hoon was forced to make some difficult defence procurement decisions.
		The MoD is committed to competitive procurement and operates perhaps the most open defence procurement process in the world.
		The adherence to this policy caused significant friction between the MoD and its largest supplier, BAE Systems.
	geoff-hoon.iqnaut.net.cob-web.org:8888 (545 words)

	Amazon.com: OPERATION BARRAS: The SAS Rescue Mission Sierra Leone 2000: Books: William Fowler (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		OPERATORS: On the Streets with Britain's Most Secret Service (Pen & Sword Military Classics) by James Rennie
		His account of the roots of the problem is necessary to understand events in their historical context, and makes the book useful to those with an interest in contemporary Africa.
		Likewise, his thorough description of the planning and support efforts behind the operation will be appreciated by military professionals.
	www.amazon.com /OPERATION-BARRAS-Rescue-Mission-Sierra/dp/0297846280 (1077 words)

	Boeing: RAF Chinooks Play Vital Humanitarian Support Role in Sierra Leone
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		ODIHAM, Hampshire, U.K., July 24, 2000 -- British Royal Air Force (RAF) HC Mk 2 Chinook heavy lift helicopters recently added new luster to their distinguished operational record during "Operation Palliser," a record-setting mission in Sierra Leone.
		After deploying in May with just six hours' notice, four of the Chinooks safely completed their longest-ever mission, a 3,000-mile flight over three days from their base in Odiham to Freetown, Sierra Leone's capital.
	www.boeing.com /rotorcraft/military/ch47d/news/2000/news_release_000724n.htm (387 words)

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