Operation Stampede 3


Operation Stampede 3 was a U.S. military operation conducted in Baghdad, Iraq, in July 2007 to try to correct the security situation.

Background

During Operation Stampede 3, which was conducted by the 3rd [Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division|3rd Brigade Combat Team], two large caches of ordnance were uncovered that could have been used to make a number of Improvised [Explosive Device]s s, more than 80 mortar rounds, 10 rockets, 15 pounds of plastic explosives, several artillery rounds, fuses, blasting caps and other components to be used to make IEDs.
Operation Stampede 3 was a sub-operation of Operation [Marne Torch] and Operation [Phantom Thunder].

Participating Units

American Units