Identify the major events within a single U.S. military engagement.

Identification should include

• selecting an engagement (e.g., Iraq, Afghanistan, Somalia)
• determining the causes for, and dates of, U.S. operations
• identifying milestones, achievements, and setbacks
• identifying the current status, resolution, or outlook.

Process/Skill Questions:

• Why are dates important when studying military engagements?
• How are engagements changing the outlook of the military?