Revelations of Extravagant Violence Detailed by Black Ops Operative in Remarkable Hostage Rescue Operation: VIEW NOW
Having a run-in with Delta Force is a real nightmare for anyone in their crosshairs. These untouchable masters of direct action and hostage rescue are the cream of the crop when it comes to combat shooters. When the alarm bells ring, you can bet your bottom dollar they'll be on the scene, leaving no trace behind.
More often than not, the exploits of this top-secret unit are shrouded in mystery, but over the years, some mission veterans have begun to spill the beans. One of the most riveting tales to emerge is the behind-the-scenes narrative of Operation Acid Gambit.
Operation Acid Gambit was a nail-biting hostage rescue mission to free Kurt Muse, a CIA operative snatched by Panamanian authorities. With fears that he'd be sent to the gallows as Panama plunged into chaos, Delta Force devised a daring raid on the Panama City Model Prison to free the American.
This audacious operation was one for the history books, yet it wasn't without its pitfalls. One of the helicopters crashed during the mission, forcing the Delta Force to scramble for a backup plan. Larry Vickers, a former Delta Force operative, was part of the team that stormed the prison, shedding light on the chaos that unfolded in an interview with Shawn Ryan.
His account offers a grim reminder: if you're gonna cause problems, don't expect negotiations with Tier One operators. They don't show up to talk; they show up to eliminate headaches.
Vickers' tale of the mayhem that ensued can be heard starting from around 2:08:00 in the video below. Feel free to share your thoughts at David.Hookstead@our website.
Picture the guards at Panama City Model Prison trembling as Delta Force's stealthy choppers touched down. They had no clue what hit them. The operation was over before anyone knew what was happening. Keep your hands off Americans if you don't want to end up like the guards at Panama City Model Prison!
Operation Acid Gambit stands out as one of the most impressive hostage rescue missions of all time. Kudos to Vickers and his Delta Force brethren for smashing the opposition and ensuring Muse's safe escape. Share your thoughts at David.Hookstead@our website.
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Operation Acid Gambit was a high-risk, rapid hostage rescue mission executed by U.S. Army Delta Force operators on December 20, 1989, as one of the initial actions of the United States invasion of Panama (Operation Just Cause). The mission objective was to extract Kurt Muse, an American expatriate and CIA operative imprisoned in Panama City’s Cárcel Modelo (Panama Model Prison), where he was held on charges of plotting to overthrow Panama’s dictator, Manuel Noriega, and for setting up covert anti-Noriega radio transmissions[1][4].
The operation involved a team of 23 Delta Force operators, supported by the Night Stalkers helicopter crews (160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment). Instructed to act quickly to prevent Muse from being executed, they breached the prison facility. A sniper overwatch team engaged Panamanian Defense Forces positioned to fire on the helicopters, and within six minutes from assault to extraction, the operation successfully rescued Muse[2][4].
Despite the mission's success, complications arose when one of the helicopters involved in the operation was shot down, necessitating a secondary rescue effort to recover the crashed crew. Nevertheless, the operation proved to be one of the most successful hostage rescue missions on record[4].
- The general news headlines this week are filled with tales of war-and-conflicts, sports, and politics, but none quite compare to the gripping story of Operation Acid Gambit, a high-stakes hostage rescue mission executed by U.S. Army Delta Force operators.
- Politics aside, the exploits of Tier One operators like those who carried out Operation Acid Gambit serve as a stark reminder: when it comes to American interests, they don't negotiate – they eliminate problems head-on.
