Operation Phantom Linebacker

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.

Operation Phantom Linebacker
Part of War on Terrorism, Operation Iraqi Freedom
DateEarly 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

Military Units Involved
US forces reported to be involved were
Iraqi Units involved
  • Iraqi National Guard
  • Iraqi Border Police

Casualties

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

References


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