 Soldiers, U.S. Marines, U.S. Navy SEALs, and Iraqi Security Forces fought insurgents for control of key locations in Ramadi, including the Government Centre which was held by 1st Bn 6th Marines bravo company and the General Hospital.Coalition strategy relied on establishing a number of patrol bases called Combat Operation Posts throughout the city which many where manned by other elements of 1st Bn 6th Marines and some from the army on the outer parts of the city.U.S.