Operation Desert Scorpion (Iraq 2003)

Operation Desert Scorpion (Iraq 2003)


Operation Desert Scorpion
Part of The Iraq War

Area of Operation for Operation Desert Scorpion
Date 15 June 2003 – 29 June 2003
Location North-Central Iraq
Result Efforts to suppress growing insurgency ineffective.
Belligerents
United States Iraqi Insurgency
Casualties and losses
None reported on either side

Operation Desert Scorpion was a major U.S.operation to identify and eliminate anti-coalition forces while simultaneously delivering humanitarian aid. The area of operation was mainly in north-central Iraq and was conducted between 15 and 29 June 2003. The stated task and purpose of Operation Desert Scorpion was to defeat remaining enemy non-compliant forces. It was planned as a major operation supporting the first "post-hostilities" campaign plan which had been issued just a week prior to its inception.

Read more about Operation Desert Scorpion (Iraq 2003):  Background, The Operation, Aftermath, Military Units Involved

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