Operation to Capture Bin Laden

On May 1st, 2011, U.S. Special Forces located Osama Bin Laden, the mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks. The operation was based on intelligence about couriers, leading to a compound that matched Bin Laden's profile. After careful planning and coordination between the CIA and military forces, a covert raid was executed in Pakistan. Despite risks and uncertainties, the mission succeeded, confirmed by the code word 'Geronimo'. The operation concluded years of intelligence work, marking a significant moment in counter-terrorism efforts.

What was the key factor that raised suspicions about the compound?

• The lead regarding the couriers

• The high level of security around the area

• The unusual architecture of the building

• The presence of a large number of vehicles

What was the initial reaction to the description of the compound?

• It was considered a typical residential area

• It was seen as highly unusual

• It was dismissed as irrelevant

• It was thought to be a decoy

What did the intelligence suggest about the number of people in the compound?

• It was too few to be significant

• It matched the expected number of Bin Laden's family members

• It was more than expected

• It was irrelevant to the operation

What was the main focus of the operational decision-making process?

• To determine the best time for the raid

• To decide whether to involve international forces

• To choose between a raid or a drone strike

• To confirm Bin Laden's presence in the compound

Who was responsible for overseeing the operation from the CIA?

• The President

• Admiral McRaven

• A designated CIA officer

• The Secretary of Defense

What was a major risk factor in the operation?

• The possibility of international backlash

• The operation's distance into Pakistan

• The lack of intelligence

• The weather conditions

How did Admiral McRaven's assurance affect the operation?

• It increased the pressure on the team

• It led to a change in the operation plan

• It boosted confidence in the mission's success

• It caused delays in the operation

What was the code word used to confirm Bin Laden's presence?

• Falcon

• Eagle

• Geronimo

• Bravo

What was the reaction to the duration it took to capture Bin Laden?

• Surprise at how quickly it was accomplished

• Disappointment in the operation's failure

• Amazement at the complexity of the mission

• Surprise at the length of time it took

What was the ultimate outcome of the operation?

• Bin Laden was captured alive

• The compound was destroyed without confirmation

• Bin Laden was confirmed to be in the compound

• The operation was called off