Planes and helicopters filled the valley by late afternoon, and a quick reaction force was on the way.

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Then a Quick Reaction Force of soldiers deploys to rescue the villagers and put everyone through a decontamination station.

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The troops were fired on by rocket propelled grenades and a quick reaction force including a helicopter sent to rescue the troops, also came under attack.

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The Marine Corps is a quick reaction force and are experts at conducting amphibious operations, which are considered the most challenging of all military engagements to pull off.

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Ahmad Fahim Qayem, commander of the Afghan Interior Ministry quick-reaction force whose primary responsibility is to deal with such attacks, rushed to direct the response.

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