Egyptian Armed Forces

Ceylal · Oct 29, 2014

Frogman said:
Soft skinned vehicles such as the Wrangler J8 and Toyota Hilux are being extensively used by forces in the Sinai. Armour is useful in the direct fire support role and could also provide indirect fire support if required, they are also useful in that they can
get to enemy positions on rough terrain whereas other vehicles operated may not. Demonstrations of power or presence in a certain area is always useful, you're telling the enemy you're here and you're not messing about.

True...
Sinai is the only are where terrorists may elect domicile, due to its difficult relief, but the good thing about Sinai is practically inhabited...which makes the job easier for security forces. They don't have to worry about civilian casualties. The British famous "Rat Patrols", used lighter and faster vehicles to hassle the superior german force in Tobrouk area...with a great success.

Amir_Pharaoh · Oct 29, 2014

RDF in Sinai

Amir_Pharaoh · Oct 29, 2014

Egyptians evacuate their homes during a military operation by Egyptian security forces to demolish some buildings in the Egyptian city of Rafah near the border with southern Gaza Strip October 29, 2014. (aFP Photo)

Egypt began setting up a buffer zone along its border with the Gaza Strip Wednesday to prevent militant infiltration and arms smuggling following a wave of deadly attacks.
The move, which will see about 800 homes demolished, comes in the wake of a suicide bombing in the Sinai Peninsula Friday that killed at least 30 soldiers.

A senior official in northern Sinai said the creation of the buffer with the Palestinian territory was "vital for national security and stability."
The authorities want to establish a 500-meter wide buffer along about 10 kilometers of the border with Gaza, according to officials

source :
Egypt starts work on Gaza buffer after bombing - MIDEAST

Frogman · Oct 30, 2014

Lieutenant General Mahmoud Hegazy inspects and talks with forces stationed in the Sinai as well as meets with tribal elders.

Frogman · Oct 30, 2014

Special Forces attached to the Rapid Deployment Forces

Special Forces Sinai

Special Forces mounted in Jeep J8 Wranglers on board an EAF CH-47D Chinook

Amir_Pharaoh · Oct 31, 2014

EAF F-16s

Frogman · Oct 31, 2014

"A Message From The Sinai" dated 30th of Oct 2014. 3 militants killed in ops 3 injured and stashes/bases destroyed,

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=806069569436340

Amir_Pharaoh · Nov 2, 2014

Egyptian Apache aircrafts while they are targeting some terrorists and Takfirists hideouts in North Sinai

Frogman · Nov 2, 2014

Amir_Pharaoh said:
Egyptian Apache aircrafts while they are targeting some terrorists and Takfirists hideouts in North Sinai

Full video.

"A Message From Sinai" dated 1/11/2014

Showcases operations being carried out by infantry from the Armed Forces and Interior Special Ops, as well as Afghanistan style footage of Apache helicopters targeting terrorists and their hideouts. The video also features a report on the progress made by the Armed Forces in relocating families in order to create a buffer zone. Footage of the 3rd Army moving into position in the Northern and middle of Sinai in order to surround militants and stop their escape in anticipation of a large operation is also featured.