Operation Phantom Linebacker

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Operation Phantom Linebacker
Part of War on Terrorism, Operation Iraqi Freedom
Date Early August, 2004
Location Baghdad, Iraq
Result Designed to interdict anti-government fighters from entering Iraq from Syria
Belligerents
Flag of the United States United States
Flag of Israel[citation needed] Israel
Flag of Iraq Iraqi National Guard
Flag of South Korea ROK forces in Iraq		 Flag of Syria Syria,
Flag of Iraq Iraqi Insurgency
Commanders
Flag of South Korea Capt. Kim Chu Young Flag of Syria Unknown
Flag of Iraq Unknown
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Operation Phantom Linebacker was a coalition operation 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 Mobile Armored Corps uses ‘Phantom’ as its nickname. Launched in early August 2004.

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[edit] Military Units Involved

US forces reported to be involved were
Iraqi Units involved
other Multinational Forces not specifically listed

[edit] Casualties

No US, Coalition or Iraqi casualties or deaths were reported during the operation.

[edit] Casualties

No US, Coalition or Iraqi casualties or deaths were reported during the operation.

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