VIGILANT WARRIOR Summary
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USCENTCOM - Chapter 7: 1994 Operations
VIGILANT WARRIOR Summary
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In late September 1994, Iraq began moving significant numbers of ground forces south of the 32nd parallel towards Kuwait. In response, USCINCCENT deployed forces to the Central Region for Operation VIGILANT WARRIOR. On 15 October 1994, the UN Security Council passed UNSCR 949 condemning Iraqi aggression and demanding Iraq withdraw its forces to their 20 September positions and prohibiting further enhancement of military capabilities in southern Iraq. On 20 October, the U.S. Government presented a demarche to Iraq outlining U.S. policy concerning enforcement of UNSCR 949. By late October, USCENTCOM had deployed over 28,000 U.S. troops and over 200 additional aircraft into the region. The Iraqi regime backed away from this determined response. Based upon confirmation of the withdrawal of Iraqi forces north of the 32nd parallel, the SECDEF authorized redeployment of U.S. forces in early November.
The timeline below highlights significant events during Operation VIGILANT WARRIOR.
U.S. and Coalition forces employed in support of Operation VIGILANT WARRIOR are detailed below.
U.S. Forces
Coalition Forces