![]() Colonel James Hickey commanded the operation from the 4th Infantry Division. In operation participated around 600 troops, including armor, engineers, artillery, air support, and special forces. Army 4th Infantry Division, but it was led by Task Force 121. The operation was first assigned to a rapid response team from the U.S. Members of Task Force 121 filmed on an unknown day at an undisclosed location (Photo: Wikipedia) It was a great success, and Task Force 121 fulfilled its mission. Their ultimate target remained a former Iraqi President, Saddam Hussein, captured on 13th December 2003. Task Force 121 fought alongside the 101st Airborne Division in this mission. ![]() ![]() In a shootout with them, operators killed both of them. On 21st June 2003, their target was Saddam’s sons Uday and Qusay, at that time the most wanted men in Iraq. Uday and Qusay HusseinĪlthough such similar units that are blended from several other SOF units usually have a bunch of problems, it turned out that Task Force 121 could fulfill its mission in its total capacity. Such an option is invaluable to any Special Operations team, especially one whose primary mission is hunting elusive fugitives whose hideouts change frequently and randomly. The hunt for HVTs was organized to have a close relationship with intelligence personnel and have timely and unhindered access to any relevant data gathered by intelligence assets in the area. As soon as they appeared, the intensive search was launched the most notable target of that time was then-Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein. Task Force 121 primary mission was an apprehension of high-value targets (HVT).
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