Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Combat Outpost Keating" in English language version.
'These things aren't given out when something went right. A lot of stuff went wrong, and it's a heavy weight at some times.'
COP Keating's withdrawal was delayed when the assets required to backhaul base supplies were diverted to support intense brigade-level operations in Barg-e Matal in support of ANSF forces. Similarly, ISR assets that could have given the Soldiers at COP Keating better situational awareness of their operational environment were reprioritized to support Barg-e Matal as well as the search for a missing US Soldier in the south.
The White House decision to award Army Staff Sgt. Ty Carter with the Medal of Honor for bravery in Afghanistan once again puts the spotlight on the deadly 2009 battle at Combat Outpost Keating, and the controversy surrounding it.