Operations Flashcards
1
Q
What was “Operation Urgent Fury”?
A
Caribbean island of Granada. Tested the 82nd airborne’s ability to rapidly deploy 17 hours after notification.
2
Q
What was “Operation Just Cause”
A
First, jump since WWII in Panama. The oust a ruthless dictator.
3
Q
What was “Operation Iraqi Freedom”?
A
January 2007 2BCT deployed to OIF under General Petraeus
4
Q
What was “Operation Neptune”?
A
June 5-6, 1944. Airborne mission during the invasion of Normandy.
5
Q
What was “Operation Market Garden”?
A
Combat jump in Holland. September 17, 1944
6
Q
What was”Operation Overlord”?
A
It was the amphibious assault on French coast a.k.a. Normandy invasion.
