Research the tactical history of a current U.S. military engagement.

Researching a tactical history of the current U.S. military engagement should include

• selecting an engagement (e.g., Iraq, Afghanistan, Somalia/counterterrorism)
• determining the causes for the U.S. operation and when the operation began
• identifying milestones, achievements, setbacks
• identifying the current status, resolution, or outlook
• documenting resources.

Process/Skill Questions:

• How did the United States initially get involved in Iraq?
• When did the United States end its peacekeeping operations in Somalia? Why did they end?
• Who were the countries/agents involved in the 2001 attack on the World Trade Center? Explain.