Raids are surprise attacks against a position or installation for a specific purpose other than seizing and holding the terrain. They are conducted to destroy a position or installation, to destroy or capture enemy soldiers or equipment, or to free prisoners.

Yes, the above statements are true.

Rids can be described as a sudden checking procedure done in a suspected area when any unlawful act is suspected to be occurring. There are various purposes for a raid to occur. Some of them include freeing of captives, checking people or places for drugs or unlawful acts, to destroy the places where the enemy soldiers might be located etc.