Operation Southern Watch, Iraq (1992-2003)

Question 1

When did President George Bush announce a no-fly zone in southern Iraq (Operations Southern Watch) in support of United Nations Security Council Resoultion 688?

Answer 1

26 August 1992

Question 2

Which operation initiated a no-fly zone in southern Iraq in support of United Nations Security Council Resolution 688 to discourage renewed Iraqi military activity near Kuwait?

Answer 2

Operation Southern Watch

Question 3

What operation introduced thousands of additional US Armed Forces personnel into the theater in response to Iraqi troops, including elite Republican Guard units, that massed at the Kuwaiti border in Oct 1994?

Answer 3

Operation Vigilant Warrior

Question 4

What operation became the United States Air Force test for the Air and Space Expeditionary Force (AEF) concept in Oct 1994?

Answer 4

Operation Southern Watch

Question 5

In 1997, in response to Iraqi aggression against Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq, which president expanded the Southern Watch no-fly zone to the 33rd parallel, just south of Baghdad?

Answer 5

President Clinton

Question 6

What prompted the Air Force to reorganize its existing security police units into new security forces groups and squadrons that trained and specialized in all aspects of force protection, including terrorists activity and deployed force security?

Answer 6

The 1996 bombing of Khobar Towers, Dhahran Air Base

Question 7

When did Southern Watch officially end?

Answer 7

26 August 2003