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What was the main strategic goal of Operation Praying Mantis beyond the immediate tactical objectives?
What was the main strategic goal of Operation Praying Mantis beyond the immediate tactical objectives?
- To overthrow the Iranian government.
- To deter Iran from further mine-laying activities in the Arabian Gulf. (correct)
- To establish a permanent US naval presence in the Arabian Gulf.
- To seize Iranian oil fields.
Which of the following events directly triggered Operation Praying Mantis?
Which of the following events directly triggered Operation Praying Mantis?
- The attack on a US-flagged oil tanker.
- An Iranian naval exercise near US warships.
- The discovery of an Iranian minefield in a major shipping lane.
- The accidental explosion of a mine striking USS Samuel B. Roberts. (correct)
What was the primary tactical objective during Operation Praying Mantis?
What was the primary tactical objective during Operation Praying Mantis?
- To establish a no-fly zone over the Arabian Gulf.
- To disable Iranian radar installations.
- To sink the Iranian frigate Sabalan. (correct)
- To capture Iranian naval bases.
Who was the commander of Joint Task Force Middle East during Operation Praying Mantis, and on which ship was he embarked?
Who was the commander of Joint Task Force Middle East during Operation Praying Mantis, and on which ship was he embarked?
Which battle group provided support in the Gulf of Oman during Operation Praying Mantis, and who commanded it?
Which battle group provided support in the Gulf of Oman during Operation Praying Mantis, and who commanded it?
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Operation Praying Mantis
Operation Praying Mantis
Military operation triggered by the USS Samuel B. Roberts mine strike.
Operation Praying Mantis Objective
Operation Praying Mantis Objective
To deter Iran from laying more mines in the Arabian Gulf.
Trigger for Praying Mantis
Trigger for Praying Mantis
USS Samuel B. Roberts striking a mine
Commander of Praying Mantis
Commander of Praying Mantis
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Command Ship
Command Ship
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Study Notes
- Operation Praying Mantis was triggered by the mine strike on USS Samuel B. Roberts on April 14.
- The primary tactical goal was sinking the Iranian frigate Sabalan.
- A broader goal was deterring Iran from further mine-laying in the Arabian Gulf by inflicting sufficient damage.
- Rear Admiral Anthony Less, Commander Joint Task Force Middle East, led the operation from USS Coronado (AGF-11).
- Battle Group Foxtrot, commanded by Rear Admiral Guy Zeller on USS Enterprise (CV-65), provided support in the Gulf of Oman.
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Description
Operation Praying Mantis was a US military operation against Iran in 1988. Triggered by the mining of the USS Samuel B. Roberts, it aimed to deter further Iranian mine-laying. The operation involved naval battles and sought to inflict significant damage.
