Operation Velvet Shell

GPTKB entity

Statements (60)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military operation
gptkbp:aimsTo disrupt terrorist activities
gptkbp:collaborations international partners
gptkbp:criticism lack of transparency
gptkbp:date 2016
gptkbp:decidedBy local forces
gptkbp:followedBy subsequent operations
gptkbp:hasPrograms against terrorism
to_combat_ISIS
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Operation Velvet Shell
gptkbp:includes intelligence gathering
gptkbp:involved gptkb:United_States_Navy_SEALs
surveillance operations
air support
gptkbp:is_a the_fight_against_ISIS.
gptkbp:is_aimed_at disrupting supply lines
stabilizing the region
disrupting terrorist networks
capturing high-value targets
preventing future attacks
eliminating_threats_to_U.S._interests
gptkbp:is_characterized_by joint operations
rapid deployment
high-risk maneuvers
gptkbp:is_designed_to achieve strategic objectives
gptkbp:is_part_of Operation Odyssey Lightning
to combat extremism
in_North_Africa
to_defeat_ISIS
gptkbp:is_recognized_for President_Barack_Obama
gptkbp:is_supported_by NATO_allies
gptkbp:keyEvent U.S._counter-terrorism_efforts
gptkbp:notable_event U.S._military_operations_in_Africa
gptkbp:performedBy gptkb:Libya
gptkb:Joint_Special_Operations_Command
advanced technology
rules of engagement
intelligence agencies
a coastal town
local military forces
precision strikes
elite forces
a hostile environment
minimal notice
strict operational security
the_Libyan_Civil_War
gptkbp:reportsTo various news outlets
minimal civilian casualties
significant intelligence outcomes
gptkbp:resultedIn death of several militants
gptkbp:significantEvent U.S._military_history
gptkbp:tactics ground troops
gptkbp:targets gptkb:Islamic_State_militants
gptkbp:type counter-terrorism operation
gptkbp:was_a_catalyst_for multiple agencies
gptkbp:was_a_response_to global terrorism threats
increased terrorist threats
growing_instability_in_Libya
the_rise_of_ISIS_in_Libya
gptkbp:was_a_result_of military capability