This chapter is set in the Ramadi area, with the described events revolving around the rescuing of a hostage who had been kidnapped by the insurgents. Babin narrates how missions like this are sometimes difficult to execute because of the fact even though they are the enemies to kill, there is also the innocent victim to save. In the recent kidnapping cases that had happened in the area, the terrorists tortured and killed the hostages and, in some cases, they went on to kill them despite the families paying the ransom (Ranade, 2016). The cruelty of the terrorist necessitated Babin and his teams to come up with a plan and instigate as soon as possible.

The plan had to be developed from the intelligence the troops were receiving from the teams in charge of this information. They had located the area and confirmed the target was in the enemy controlled area, and thus it would be a bit difficult to save the hostage. Regardless of these dangers, it was still important for the troops to participate in the mission. They developed a plan that was strategic in maximizing the success of the mission, while minimizing the assault and casualties on their part.