Operation Acid Gambit Quiz

What was the primary objective of Operation Acid Gambit?

• To destroy the Panama Defense Force

• To rescue Kurt Muse

• To capture General Manuel Noriega

• To seize control of Panama City

Why was Kurt Muse imprisoned by the Panamanian authorities?

• For smuggling contraband

• For operating an anti-government radio broadcast

• For leading a military coup

• For espionage activities

What was one of the main challenges faced by the US military in planning the rescue mission?

• The need for diplomatic approval

• The presence of anti-aircraft guns near the prison

• The absence of trained personnel

• The lack of intelligence on the prison layout

Which military units were involved in the execution of Operation Acid Gambit?

• Delta Force and 160th Special Operations Aviation Group

• Army Rangers and Air Force Pararescue

• Navy SEALs and Marine Corps

• Green Berets and Coast Guard

What tactic was used to initiate the rescue operation?

• Negotiation with the guards

• Sniper fire and disabling of anti-aircraft guns

• Infiltration by ground troops

• Aerial bombardment of the prison

How did the Delta Force team gain access to Kurt Muse's cell?

• By picking the lock

• By planting an explosive charge

• By using a battering ram

• By bribing the guards

What happened to the helicopter carrying Kurt Muse during the escape?

• It was intercepted by enemy forces

• It was shot down immediately

• It landed safely at a military base

• It crash-landed after being hit

What was the outcome for the Delta Force team after the helicopter crash?

• They were left behind in Panama

• They continued the mission on foot

• They were rescued by a convoy of armored vehicles

• They were captured by enemy forces

What was the historical significance of Operation Acid Gambit?

• It was the first successful rescue of an American hostage by a counterterrorist unit

• It was the first use of helicopters in a military operation

• It marked the end of the US invasion of Panama

• It led to the capture of General Noriega

What was the condition of the Delta Force team after the mission?

• All members were uninjured

• Several members were critically injured

• The team was missing in action

• The team was captured by enemy forces