Operation Phantom Linebacker

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
United States Israel 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
• Iraqi Border Police

Casualties

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

References

• National Force - Iraq