Operation Phantom Linebacker
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Operation Phantom Linebacker | |||||||
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Part of War on Terrorism, Operation Iraqi Freedom | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
United States Israel[citation needed] Iraqi National Guard ROK forces in Iraq |
Syria, Iraqi Insurgency | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Capt. Kim Chu Young |
Unknown Unknown |
Operation Phantom Linebacker was a coalition military operation in Iraq designed to interdict anti-government fighters from entering Iraq from Syria. The U.S. 3rd Brigade and the 2nd Infantry Division (United States) conducted the operation with the Iraqi National Guard, Iraqi Border Police, and other Multinational Forces. The U.S. III Corps uses ‘Phantom’ as its nickname. Launched in early August 2004.
Military Units Involved[]
- US forces reported to be involved were
- 3rd Brigade, United States Army
- 2nd Infantry Division (United States)
- Iraqi Units involved
- Iraqi National Guard
Casualties[]
No US, Coalition or Iraqi casualties or deaths were reported during the operation.
References[]
Categories:
- Military operations of the Iraq War involving the United States
- Military operations of the Iraq War involving Iraq
- Military operations of the Iraq War in 2004
- Iraqi insurgency (2003–2011)
- United States battle stubs