Which satellite guided weapon did Navy and Marine Corps aircraft use most often during Operation Iraqi Freedom?

the Maverick
In DESERT STORM the Maverick was the most employed guided weapon and was credited with playing a large role in the destruction of Iraqi ground forces in that conflict.

Who rose to power by restoring order in Afghanistan after the war with the Soviet Union?

Twenty-five years ago, on Christmas Eve, Soviet troops marched into Afghanistan with the aim of restoring order in a few months. Nine years later they withdrew amid continued violence. In their wake, civil war erupted and the Taliban rose to power, providing a haven to Al Qaeda.

Did the Marines bring their own equipment to Iraq?

Most of the equipment used by Marines in Iraq was brought to that country during initial combat operations, Nyland said. Personnel have used vehicles and aircraft left by their predecessors, rather than bringing their own equipment.

What will happen to the US Army’s vehicles in Iraq?

He also said that many of the Army’s vehicles could be left behind in Iraq once U.S. operations there end. Equipment will either be scrapped or sold to Iraqi military officials, and U.S. Army officials will purchase new replacements.

What happened to the Baath Army equipment?

Baath Ground Forces Equipment. Most of Iraq’s ground forces were destroyed during Operation Iraqi Freedom during early 2003, and all remaining equipment was junked in the immediate aftermath of the war. None of the military equipment acquired during Saddam’s time remained in service.

Why did the Marines switch from Humvees to MRAPs?

In late 2007, the Marine Corps planned to replace all Humvees in combat zones with MRAP vehicles, although that changed. As armored vehicles were considered an “urgent need” in Afghanistan, the MRAP program was primarily funded under an “emergency war budget”.